TODAY Seminarian send-off: The 35th annual seminarian send-off will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
at the Krasa Center, Benedictine University, Lisle. Join the Serra Club for dinner, socializing and special guest Bishop J. Peter Sartain. Contact George Carr at 630-917-7580 or carrgjsbcglobal.net. Carillon tour: Climb the 253 steps or ride the elevation to the observation deck and enjoy a spectacular view that stretches for miles. Tour hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 21. Friday tours run through Aug. 28. Book group: Not for Kids Only book group will hold a discussion of “Little Brother” by Cory Doctorow at 2 p.m. at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Read the book, then come ready to share your thoughts. Call 630-355-2665. French Connection: Cantigny Park will celebrate French Connection Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attractions and activities at the free event include: French Open Air Market French music by Traveler’s Dream wine tasting and French food at LeJardin restaurant First Division Museum photo display of Cantigny, France French yard game Pétanque Pointillism art project for kids stilt-walker, caricaturist and face-painters story time with Madeline a 23-foot Eiffel Tower replica and more. At 10 a.m., Cantigny Gardens will conduct a floral French poodle class for adults and children ages 10 and up. The cost is $20, and all materials are provided. Preregistration is required at 630-260-8162. A parking fee of $5 applies. Visit Cantigny.org. Settlement Sundays: Enjoy a free ice cream sundae during Settlement Sundays today, Aug. 23 and 30 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. On Settlement Sundays, admission to the historic museum village includes free sundaes with do-it-yourself toppings and a variety of hands-on, family-friendly activities and presentations during the settlement’s open hours of 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 adults, $7 seniors 62+ and $5.50 youth 4 to 17. Children 3 and under are free. Call 630-420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.museum.
Opera: Audience members can enjoy an evening of opera music at an affordable price when Chicago-based da Corneto Opera presents “Opera Favorites” at North Central College. The concert will begin at 4 p.m. in the College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $15/adults, $10/students and available by calling the North Central College box office at 630-637-7469 or by visiting finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/x48222.xml. To learn more about da Corneto, visit www.dacorneto.org.