The briefs

Children can see 'Golden Goose'

Glenbard South High School Children's Theatre will present "The Golden Goose" at 4:30 p.m. today at the school, 23W200 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn. Tickets are $2 and available at the door. For details, call (630) 942-6640.

Spaghetti dinner planned Saturday

The Sons of the American Revolution will hold a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the post, 570 S. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Dinners are $8 per person, 44 for children 8 and younger. All proceeds benefit veterans' and community youth projects. For details, call (630) 682-0076.

See reptiles and exotic animals

The Reptile and Exotic Animal Show and Sale is form 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Admission is $5 for ages 11 and older. For details, visit allanimalexpo.com or call (630) 213-6050.

Raider 5k begins at 8:30 a.m. Sunday

Glenbard South High School Boosters will hold the fifth annual Raider 5K run and walk at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Glenbard South, 23W200 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn. Participants should meet at the northwest entrance of the football stadium with registration from 7 to 8:15 a.m. Awards will be given for each age category. Race day registration is $20. Proceeds benefit programs at the high school. Registration and pledge forms are available online at www.glenbardsouthhs.org.

Ground-breaking for Hubble Sunday

Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 will hold its ground-breaking ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday. No parking will be available at the construction site, so guests are asked to meet from 1:30 to 1:40 p.m. at Wheaton Warrenville South High School, 1920 S. Wiesbrook Road, Wheaton, for a shuttle to the site. A reception will follow the ceremony at the high school. Construction is expected to end in summer 2009, offering a facility for 1,087 students. For details, call (6300 682-2000.

Hawthorne School plans rummage sale

Hawthorne Elementary School PTA will hold its first rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the school, 334 E. Wakeman Ave., Wheaton. Items may be donated from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. today including toys, gently used clothing, electronics, small furniture, sports equipment and books. Proceeds will benefit the school programs and activities. For details, call (630) 682-2065.

Sign up for art lunch in Glen Ellyn

The Glen Ellyn/Wheaton Associates of the Art Institute will hold a spring lunch at 11:30 a.m. May 21 at the Abbington, 3S002 Route 53, Glen Ellyn. Guests are welcome. Reservation deadline is Wednesday by mail to Sally Effner, 448 Raintree Court Unit 2P, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. The program is Miranda Hofelt discussing Frida's Mexico. Tickets are $35 for members, $40 for guests.