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Cheap stuff: Joy of Piano, Groundhog Day', cheese-tasting

Free 'The Joy of Piano'Pianist Stephanie Gurga performs "The Joy of Piano," a musical program of classic, romantic works for solo piano. Selections include works by Debussy, Ravel and Rachmaninoff. Info 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at St. Patrick Crane Road Church, 6N491 Crane Road, St. Charles. Free. (630) 338-8000.See 'Groundhog Day'Get into the spirit of the Groundhog Day holiday a few days early by attending a free screening of the 1993 film "Groundhog Day" - in the town where the movie was actually filmed. The Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theater is hosting screenings of the romantic comedy starring Bill Murray on a first come, first-served basis. Info: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, and Sunday, Jan. 31, at Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theater, 209 Main St., Woodstock. Free. Seating is limited. Visit WoodstockGroundhog.org.More cheese, please.Calling all lovers of cheese! The Round Lake Area Public Library will host its International Cheese Tasting Program, featuring professional chef Michael Niksic. Learn about the domestic and imported cheeses that will be served, along with various accompaniments. The program is for teens and adults. Info: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Free. (847) 546-7060.Folks welcome at folk dancePut on your dancing shoes to join the Fermilab International Folk Dancing group for its weekly Thursday evening folk dances. Beginners and experienced dancers, ages 7 to 70-plus, are welcome to step out on the dance floor. Dances from around the world are featured, including circle dances, line dances and dances for both individuals and couples. Info: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Kuhn Village Barn, Fermilab, Kirk Road and Pine Street, Batavia. Free admission, but donations will be accepted. Newcomers welcome. No partners required. (630) 584-0825 or visit fnal.gov/orgs/folkclub.$10 and under 'Scouting: A Century of Values' The Geneva History Center opens its new "Scouting: A Century of Values" exhibition on Saturday, Jan. 30. Learn about the history and traditions of the Boy Scouts of America, with a focus on Geneva scouts in particular. See images and other items such as uniforms, badges, books and awards from scouting history.Info: Runs Saturday, Jan. 30, through Saturday, May 22, at the Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St., Geneva. Exhibit hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission is a $1-$2 donation to museum. Scheduled guided tours of the exhibit are available for $3-$4. Tours must be arranged with the history center. Call (630) 232-4951.'Sleeping Beauty'Winnetka Theatre presents an "Especially for Kids" production of the famed fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty."Info: 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, and noon and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka. $10. (847) 604-0275 or winnetkatheatre.org or winnetkacommunityhouse.org.That's some pig!A pig named Wilbur is befriended by an unlikely pal - a spider named Charlotte - in E.B. White's classic tale, "Charlotte's Web." See the animals' adventures come to life onstage at the Paramount Theatre.Info; 9:30 a.m. and noon Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Paramount Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $8. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com.False448640A 1911 first edition copy of the "Boy Scouts of America Handbook for Boys" is part of the new "Scouting: A Century of Values" exhibit.Courtesy of the Geneva History CenterFalse