The briefs
Get Christmas Faire tickets now
Purchase tickets by Wednesday for the St. Andrew United Methodist Church Christmas Faire and live auction at 11 a.m. Dec. 2 at the church, 250 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. The event will include brunch, a visit from Santa, an auction of gift baskets, cookies by the dozen and more. The cost is $6, free for children 5 and younger. For details, call (630) 510-0145.
Award ceremony open to all
The seventh annual Wood Dale Art Festival awards ceremony and public reception will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Wood Dale Public Library, 520 N. Wood Dale Road. The exhibit currently is on display at the library and includes artwork by students Fenton High School and Wood Dale Junior High. For details, call (630) 766-6762.
Club's variety show to benefit charity
Community High School District 94 Future Business Leaders of America will present "Something's A Foot," a variety show, at 4 and 7 p.m. Thursday in the school's auditorium, 326 Joliet, West Chicago. Students will dance, sing and perform stand-up comedy. Admission costs $2 at the 4 p.m. show, $3 for the 7 p.m. show. Proceeds will benefit March of Dimes. For details, call the school at (630) 876-6200 or visit www.district94.dupage.k12.il.us.
Park district plans 'Shrek' party
The Lombard Park District will hold a "Shrek the Third" party from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at the Sunset Knoll Recreation Center, 820 S. Finley Road. Children ages 3 through 6 will play games and make crafts. The cost is $9 for residents, $11 for others. Registration is required. For details, call (630) 620-7322 or visit www.lombardparks.com.
EAA offers kids free plane rides
EAA Chapter 101 is having the last Young Eagles Rally of the year from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Schaumburg Airport, Irving Park Road and Wright Blvd., Schaumburg. Children ages 8 to 17 may take a free ride with an EAA pilot, weather permitting. Many different types of airplanes are available for rides. There also will be an educational ground school. For details, call Chuck Soumar at (708) 788-6390. For information about EAA, visit www.eaa.org.
Show highlights student talent
The School of Performing Arts will present The Artist Performance Showcase at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at North Central College in Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. The show will include performances of dance, music and drama by the school's students and faculty. Tickets cost $12 in advance for adults and $6 for children 18 and younger. At the door, tickets cost $14 for adults and $8 for children. For ticket information, visit www.schoolofperformingarts.com or call (630) 717-6622.
Crafters needed for holiday bazaar
Crafters, flea market vendors and bakers are needed for the Holiday Bazaar, happening from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at the DuPage Convalescent Center, 400 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. Proceeds will benefit the Resident Recreation Fund. For details, call Dolores Garlic at (630) 784-4249 or for the bake sale call (630) 784-4260.