DuPage society calendar
Submit events at least two weeks in advance to Melynda Findlay via e-mail to mfindlay@dailyherald.com or by fax, (630) 955-0895.
Now until May 10
• Registration for the VolunTeens program runs through May 10 at the Addison Public Library, 2 Friendship Plaza. Students in grades six through 11 can earn volunteer hours for school or religious obligations by helping with the library's summer reading program. Teens must submit a completed application and attend an orientation session at either 7 p.m. May 14 or 2 p.m. May 17. For details, call (630) 458-3338.
Today
• Purchase tickets by today for the Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn's Big Wheel Night fundraiser at 7 p.m. April 23 at Glen Oak Country Club, 21W451 Hill Ave., Glen Ellyn. The event will include dinner, raffles, cash prizes and a silent auction. Tickets cost $150. Proceeds will benefit local charities and help provide scholarships for high school students. For details, call Merrill Rajeck at (630) 469-5771 or John Briggs at (630) 858-1216 or visit www.glenellynrotary.org.
Wednesday
• The village of Lombard will hold blood drives from 12:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16 and Sept. 10 in the village hall community room, 255 E. Wilson Ave. Appointments are suggested, but walk-ins will be accepted. For details, call Carol Bauer at (630) 620-5712 or e-mail bauerc@villageoflombard.org.
Friday
• The Glen Ellyn Lions' Club annual spaghetti dinner will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 393 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Tickets cost $5 and may be purchased from any Glen Ellyn Lions' Club member, at the door or at Paul's Shoe Service, 486 N. Main St. The event also will include raffles. Proceeds will benefit Lions charities.
• A South American wine tasting to benefit the Naperville Area Humane Society will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Binny's Beverage Depot, 790 Royal St. George Court, Naperville. Shelter volunteers also will bring a dog available for adoption to the event. Reservations are required. The cost is $10 for members of Binny's Wine Lover's Club, $15 for others. For details, call Binny's at (630) 717-0100. For more information about the Naperville Area Humane Society, call (630) 420-8989 or visit www.napervillehumanesociety.org.
• The Addison Center for the Arts fourth annual Evening of Art, Wine and Music fundraiser will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hampton Inn and Suites, 1685 W. Lake St., Addison. The event will include food provided by local restaurants paired with wine, live and silent auctions and entertainment by the Papo Jazz Quartet. An assortment of non-alcoholic beverages and desserts also will be available. Tickets cost $25 and may be purchased at the Addison Park District's Community Recreation Center, 120 E. Oak St. and Centennial Recreation Center, 1776 W. Centennial Place or from any ACA board member. Proceeds benefit the Addison Center for the Arts, a not-for-profit organization. For details, visit www.addisoncenterforthearts.com.
• The second annual Special Camps for Special Citizens Charity Ball will be from 6:30 p.m. to midnight Friday at Diplomat West Banquets, 681 W. North Ave., Elmhurst. The event will include dinner, dancing, silent auctions and more. Tickets cost $50 each, $450 for a table of 10. Proceeds will benefit Special Camps for Special Citizens, a not-for-profit organization that runs a two-week summer camp for children and adults with disabilities. For details, call Joyce Daly at (630) 530-5573, e-mail scccharityball@ameritech.net or visit www.specialcamps.org.
• The Wood Dale Chamber of Commerce's third annual wine tasting and silent auction fundraiser will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Salt Creek Golf Club, 701 W. Thorndale, Wood Dale. Tickets cost $20 and $15 for seniors. A table for 10 costs $175. Proceeds will benefit the chamber's scholarship program and the Bensenville/Wood Dale Food Pantry. For details, call (630) 595-0505, visit www.wooddalechamber.com or e-mail info@wooddalechamber.com.
Saturday
• DuPage PADS' sixth annual Bowl-a-rama fundraiser will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Fox Bowl, 1101 Butterfield Road, Wheaton. Each bowler must raise $140 or more in pledges. The event will include three games, prizes, a T-shirt and pizza. DuPage Public Action to Deliver Shelter is a not-for-profit organization that provides overnight shelter and other assistance to the homeless. For details, call Kathleen Johnson at (630) 682-3846, ext. 222 or visit www.dupagepads.org.
• The Junior League of Kane and DuPage Counties Inc. will hold the fourth annual Cinderella's Closet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. The event will allow local high school girls who cannot afford prom wear to select dresses, jewelry, purses and more, free. For information and a list of rules to participate, visit www.jlkd.org.
• Court Appointed Special Advocates of DuPage County's 15th anniversary fundraising gala "Caring Hearts" will be from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday at Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton. The event will include dinner, entertainment, silent auction, a raffle and more. Tickets cost $100 and proceeds will benefit CASA of DuPage, a not-for-profit organization of volunteers who provide court-ordered advocacy services on behalf of abused and neglected children. For details, call Joan at (630) 221-0889 or visit www.dupagecasa.org.
April 22
• The 11th annual Traditions in Excellence dinner benefit will be at 6 p.m. April 22 at College of DuPage in the Jack H. Turner Conference Center, SRC 2800, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. The event will include a meal prepared by local chefs and students from COD's Hospitality Program and live and silent auctions. Tickets cost $75 and proceeds will benefit a new endowment created to honor George Macht, coordinator of the Hospitality Program. The endowment will help pay for equipment, supplies, scholarships and more. For tickets, call (630) 942-3663 or e-mail thielman@cod.edu.
April 25
• Teen Parent Connection's Lullaby Ball will be at 6:30 p.m. April 25 at Ashton Place, 341 75th St., Willowbrook. The event will include cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, dinner, live and silent auctions, a cash raffle, dancing and more. Dave Savini of WBBM-TV Channel 2 will serve as master of ceremonies. Tickets cost $100. Proceeds will benefit Teen Parent Connection, a not-for-profit organization that provides support to adolescent parents and pregnancy prevention programs for middle schools and high schools. For details, call Lora Vitek at (630) 790-8433, ext. 269 or e-mail lorav@teenparentconnection.org.
• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Benedictine University begins at 6 p.m. April 25 at 5700 College Road, Lisle. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.
April 27
• Dazzles Salon and Spa will hold a Cut-a-Thon benefit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27 at the salon, 827 N. Roselle Road, Roselle. Haircuts will be available for a donation of $15 or more. The event also will include a silent auction and raffles. Proceeds will be donated to charities fighting multiple sclerosis. MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. For details or an appointment, call Dazzles at (630) 924-0308.
May 2
• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of North Central College begins 6 p.m. May 2 at 30 N. Brainard Ave., Naperville. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.
May 4
• The Lilac Time Poker Run begins at 9 a.m. May 4 at Wild Fire Harley-Davidson, 120 W. North Ave., Villa Park. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Tri-Town YMCA, which sponsors programs in Lombard, Villa Park and Oakbrook Terrace. The cost is $20 per bike and $10 for each additional passenger. Registration is required. For details, visit www.tritownymca.org or www.wildfirehd.com or call (630) 629-9622.
May 30
• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of West Chicago/Warrenville begins at 6 p.m. May 30 at Community High School, 326 Joliet St., West Chicago. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.
June 6
• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Glen Ellyn, Wheaton and Winfield begins at 6 p.m. June 6 at Glenbard South High School, 23W200 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.
• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Roselle, Bloomingdale and Itasca begins at 6 p.m. June 6 at Lake Park High School West Campus, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.
June 13
• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Addison, Lombard and Villa Park begins at 6 p.m. June 13 at Montini Catholic High School, 19W070 16th St., Lombard. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.
• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Bensenville/Wood Dale begins at 6 p.m. June 13 at Fenton High School, 1000 W. Green St., Bensenville. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.
• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Carol Stream begins at 6 p.m. June 13 at Glenbard North High School, 990 Kuhn Road, Carol Stream. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.
• The American Cancer SocietyRelay For Life of Wood Grove begins at 6 p.m. June 13 at Downers Grove North High School, 4436 Main St., Downers Grove. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.
June 20
• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Elmhurst begins at 6 p.m. June 20 at York High School, 355 W. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.
• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of North Naperville and Lisle begins at 6 p.m. June 20 at Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill St. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.
• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Oak Brook, Hinsdale and Burr Ridge begins at 6 p.m. June 20 at the Oak Brook Park District, 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.
June 27
• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Itasca Corporate begins at 5 p.m. June 27 at 1 Pierce Place, Itasca. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.
Ongoing
• The Friends of the Bloomingdale Public Library now are selling Entertainment books at the library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale. The coupon books offer discounts at local and national restaurant chains, hotels and resorts, entertainment venues, local retailers and more. The cost is $20 and proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library, a not-for-profit organization that raises funds for various library activities. For details, call the library director Tim Jarzemsky at (630) 529-3120 or visit www.bloomingdale.lib.il.us.
• The Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging's cookbook "Chefs Out of the Kitchen to Fight Hunger, Vol. 2" now is available. The cookbook includes recipes from acclaimed local chefs, retro-style photography and a special resource section designed to help those caring for an elderly loved one. The cost is $20 and proceeds will benefit the Holiday Meals-on-Wheels program, which provides a hot meal to homebound senior citizens on days when the regular Meals-on-Wheels program is closed. For details, call (630) 293-5990 or visit www.ageguide.org.
• VFW Post 2801 in Villa Park is seeking donations to make its washrooms accessible to handicapped veterans. For information about the project, call the post at (630) 834-8191.