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Domestic violence is focus of march
DuPage County's 15th annual Take Back The Night rally and march, raising awareness about crimes of domestic violence and sexual assault in DuPage County, will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today near the bandshell in Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave., Naperville.
The free event will have music, exhibitors, keynote speaker Gail Dines, a survivor speak-out, a candlelight vigil and march and a raffle to benefit the Take Back the Night initiative.
The Clothesline and the Silent Witness projects will be on display. For details, visit www.dupagenow.org/tbtn or call (630) 532-1222.
New Philharmonic to perform today
Mahler and Muspratt will be the final of two season-opening performances for the New Philharmonic orchestra at 8 p.m. today on the Mainstage of McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.
The program will include Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" and Mahler's "Fifth Symphony."
Tickets cost $33 for adults, $31 for seniors 60 and older and $23 for children younger than 18.
For tickets or details, call (630) 942-4000.
Adopt a dog during October
Hinsdale Humane Society is celebrating Adopt-A-Dog Month in October.
The society is encouraging the public to send or drop off dog adoption stories with photos at the society, 22 N. Elm St., Hinsdale.
A raffle will be held for those who adopt a dog in October, and several dog-related prizes will be handed out. Donation Paws are available for purchase and will be displayed at the society throughout the month.
For details, visit www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org or call (630) 323-5360.
Salon to raise cash for pet rescue
Mario Tricoci Salons will be having a benefit for Young at Heart Pet Rescue Nov. 12-14.
Ten percent of any product or service purchased at any Mario Tricoci Salon on those dates will be donated. A special voucher is needed at the time of the appointment.
To print out the voucher, visit www.yahpetrescue.com, click on the "events" icon and scroll down to the Mario Tricoci area at the bottom of the page.
Mario Tricoci encourages customers to make their appointments early to avoid the holiday rush.
For details, visit www.yahpetrescue.com or call (847) 529-2025.