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Today

Children's author Ken Oppel discusses his new adventure, "Darkwing," at 7 p.m. at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Free. Info: (630) 355-2665 or www.andersonsbookshop.com.

• Naperville Unit District 203 is seeking input on future facility renovations and will give a presentation detailing the three possible plans at 7 p.m. at Ranch View Elementary, 1651 Ranchview Drive. For details, visit www.naperville203.org and click the Touch the Future button.

• Dog owners interested in volunteering in Edward Hospital's Animal-Assisted Therapy program must register at www.edward.org or fax applications to (630) 305-8690 by today. Temperament testing will be held Sept. 29. Handlers and their dogs must attend training from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 7, Oct. 13 and 14. The fee is $30 for temperament testing and $125 for training. Info: (630) 527-7335.

Wednesday

Author Lorna Landvik discusses her latest novel, "The View from Mount Joy," at 7 p.m. at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Free. Info: (630) 355-2665 or www.andersonsbookshop.com.

• Naperville Unit District 203 is seeking input on future facility renovations and will give a presentation detailing the three possible plans at 7 p.m. at Kennedy Junior High, 2929 Green Trails Drive. There also will be a tour of Naperville Central at 7 p.m. at the school, 440 W. Aurora Ave. Sign-up required. For details, visit www.naperville203.org and click the Touch the Future button.

• Edward Hospital hosts "Lose the waist, lose the risk" from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Education Center on the campus of Edward Hospital, 801 S. Washington St., Naperville. Men with a waist size of more than 40 inches and women of more than 35 inches can be at risk for heart disease and diabetes. A dietitian, exercise physiologist, psychologist and cardiac nurse give tips on how to take the inches off. Free. Register: (630) 527-6363.

• The Naperville Central Home and School is hosting a "Parenting in the Millennium" talk featuring adolescent psychiatrist Michael Feld from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the school's Little Theatre, 440 W. Aurora Ave. Free.

• Carol Ricken discusses "Senior Housing Options" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Provena Health Institute, 1975 Melissa Lane, Aurora. Info: (630) 844-0380, Ext. 203.

Thursday

It's Ladies Nite Out in downtown Naperville. Women can enjoy special samples and discounts at participating stores from 4 to 9 p.m. Info: downtownnaperville.com.

• Musician Dave Seagren brings the spirit of the Caribbean Islands to life with the steel drum, or pan, and a variety of reggae, calypso, socca, Latin and pop music from 7 to 8 p.m. at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville. Register online at www.naperville-lib.org or at any of Naperville Public Library's three locations. Info: (630) 961-4100.

• North Central College's weekly chapel service is at noon at Koten Chapel in Kiekhofer Hall, 329 E. School St., Naperville. The service's focus is on World Relief, a global Christian humanitarian organization. A local staff member, a refugee, and North Central students who have been Friendship Partners to refugee families will speak. Info: (630) 637-5417.

• The award-winning film "Gandhi," examining the life of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of nonviolent resistance to British colonial rule in India, is shown at 7 p.m. in North Central College's Koten Chapel in Kierkhofer Hall, 329 E. School St., Naperville. The screening is cooperation with Naperville's month-long Celebration of Peace. Free. Info: www.thinkglobalarts.org.

Friday

Magical Starlight Theatre presents "Charlotte's Web" Friday through Sunday and Sept. 28-30 at Naperville Central High School, 440 W. Aurora Ave., door 39. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. An additional 2 p.m. performance will be Sept. 29. A sign-language interpreter will be at the 2 p.m. Sept. 23 and 7:30 Sept. 29 performances. Tickets, available in advance or at the door, are $8. Info: (630) 848-5000.

• St. Rita of Cascia School's second annual carnival is Sept. 21-23 at the school, 770 W. Old Indian Trail Road, Aurora. Carnival hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 21, noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 22 and 1 to 7 p.m. Sept. 23. Windy City Amusements will provide rides for all ages. Unlimited rides cost $16 from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 21, noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 22 and 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 23. There will be games, prizes, entertainment and food. All proceeds benefit St. Rita of Cascia School. Info: (630) 892-0200.

• Illustrator Mark Teague discusses his drawings for the children's book "How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?" at 7 p.m. at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Free. Info: (630) 355-2665 or www.andersonsbookshop.com.

• A family luncheon for adult caregivers who want to learn more about different types of dementia is from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Alden Courts of Waterford Memory Care Assisted Living Community, 1991 Randi Drive, Aurora. Free. Info: (630) 851-1466.

• Storyteller, broadcaster, teacher and writer Matthew Hermes tells tales around the campfire from 8 to 10 p.m. in Naperville Park District's Seager Park, 1163 Plank Road, Naperville. For ages 4 and older. The cost is $5 for Naperville Park District residents, $10 for others. Beverages and marshmallows provided. Info: (630) 848-5000.

• Naperville Unit District 203 is holding its annual HURRAH group -- Happy Upbeat Retirees (and other) Residents Actively Helping -- volunteer fair at 1 p.m. at the district administrative center, 203 W. Hillside Road. Retirees can learn about opportunities to share their experiences and expertise with elementary, junior high or high school students. Info: (630) 548-7878.

• North Central College's music department holds a faculty recital with Dan O'Connell on the French horn and George Blanchet on percussion at 7 p.m. in Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Info: (630) 637-5628.

Saturday

Liza Minelli performs at 8 p.m. at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Info: (630) 637-7469 or northcentralcollege.edu.

• Lisle's French Market is open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Main Street and Burlington Avenue. The market will be open Saturdays through Oct. 27. Entertainment features fall fun. Info: (630) 271-4148.

• The Naperville Farmers Market offers fresh produce, meat, flowers, plants and gourmet items from 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays through October in the parking lot of Fifth Avenue Station, 200 E. Fifth Ave., Naperville. Info: (630) 369-5638.

• An Asian Celebration, featuring music, dancing, Tai Chi demonstrations and nature walks, runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Free with admission. Info: (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org.

• It's Judy Moody Day at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville. Series author Megan McDonald discusses the series and has some fun at 2 p.m. at the store, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Free. Info: (630) 355-2665 or www.andersonsbookshop.com.

• Students ages 10-15 can learn CPR life-saving skills in a hands-on class from 10 a.m. to noon at Barn Recreation Center, West Street and Martin Avenue, Naperville. The cost is $31 for Naperville Park District residents, $47 for others. Info: (630) 848-5000.

• The McCarty and Owen elementary school PTAs hold their Fall/Winter Children's Clothing, Toy and Equipment Resale from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Owen gym, 1560 Westglen Drive, Naperville. A half-price sale follows from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Numbers will be given out at 6 a.m.

• The third annual golf outing for Burn Awareness will be at Tamarack Golf Course, Route 59 and Royal Worlington Drive in Naperville. The outing will benefit the Burn Center's Support Group (Links of Hope) at Loyola Hospital University Medical Center. Lunch and registration starts at noon, with the four-person scramble at 1:30 p.m. and dinner and prizes at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $150 for golfers; $40 for dinner only. Info: (630) 904-4000.