The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will present a musical feast for lovers of the Baroque at 3 p.m. Jan. 22 at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst.

Jan. 19 

Landscaping for a Healthier Life 

8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Northern Illinois University Naperville Campus, 1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville 

Free  

The 2017 DuPage Environmental Summit will focus on what can be done on home and business landscapes to save water and energy and create healthy and healing. Summit participants will learn about the regional Chicagoland forest canopy and the challenges of managing urban forests and the environmental benefits tress provide. Participants will also learn how trees and natural setting provide healing environments in healthcare and senior living settings. Not-for-profit organizations and businesses working in areas related to this topic will be in the exhibit area starting at 7:30 a.m., when doors open and registration begins.

Jan. 21 

French Classics Cooking Class 

10 a.m.-noon 

Mon Ami Gabi, 260 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook 

$55 

Mon Ami Gabi in Oak Brook chefs will teach a class on classic French dishes. Chefs will show how to prepare caramelized fennel, arugula and grapefruit salad, lobster macaroni au gratin and ile flottante with Grand Marnier anglaise, candied almonds and caramel for dessert. Students will get a complimentary recipe booklet. Space is limited. Call (630) 472-1900.

Jan. 21 

Seed Swap 

Noon-3 p.m. 

The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Ill. Rt. 53, Lisle 

Adults, free with arboretum admission 

Browse a selection of seeds and take home a variety to plant this spring. Bring your leftover seed packets or saved seeds to share. The Morton Arboretum will provide supplies such as envelopes, labels and pens. Edible and ornamental seeds welcome. Bring open seed packets from the garden store. Bring seeds that are viable – in other words, not too old. Make sure seeds are labeled with crop type, variety name and the date they were packaged/harvested. Experts will answer gardening questions. For more information, call (630) 968-0074.

Jan. 22 

Radio and the Great American Songbook 

2 p.m. 

Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien 

Free 

Join Those Were the Days host Steve Darnall for a look at radio’s role in shaping the Great American Songbook, with rare recorded radio appearances by George Gershwin, Cole Porter and others. The Great American songbook, also called American standards, is the canon of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century. For more information, call (630) 887-8760 or go to ippl@ippl.onfo.

Jan. 22 

1, 2, 3, 4 Baroque! 

3 p.m. 

Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst 

$32 for adults, $30 for seniors, $9 for students 

The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will present a musical feast for lovers of the Baroque. The program will include J.S. Bach: Concerto for Harpsichord in A major, Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Cellos in G minor, RV 531, J.S. Bach: Concerto for Flute, Violin & Harpsichord, BWV1044 and Vivaldi/Bach: Concerto for Four Violins, Op. 3, No. 10, For tickets, visit

www.elmhurstsymphony.org, or call (630) 941-0202. A discussion, Behind the Music Stand, will take place at 1:45 p.m.

Jan. 26 

Valentine Card Making Craft Social 

6-8 p.m. 

Paper Source, 215 S. Main St., Naperville 

$30 

Feel the love with some refreshments and crafts. Perfect for a night out with the gals or a date night. Make four cards for a significant other or bestie. In this class, students will stamp, heat emboss, make envelopes, hand letter and pleat. Discount coupons will be available. Call (630) 778-8925.