Bring your baby to a fun-filled, interactive program, featuring classic nursery rhymes, simple picture books, puppets, musical instruments and movement! For babies birth - 23 months.

As part of North Central College's annual Flamenco Festival, the 1993 documentary “Latcho Drom” will be shown at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 3  in the theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St. The free film uses only song and dance to tell the story of the migration of the Gypsies or Romany people across Europe and Asia.

For more information, contact Spanish Instructor Jelena Sánchez at (630) 637-5275.

Community members are invited to take part in an evening of bowling, networking, fun and fundraising to support a valuable resource for North Central College education students. The annual Snow Bowl to benefit the Dr. Lora L. Tyson Education Curriculum Resource Center will take place from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, February 3 at Brunswick Zone XL, 1515 W. Aurora Ave. Cost is $30 per person with a portion of the cost directly benefitting the Resource Center. To register, contact Tara Sokol at (630) 637-5740 or tcsokol@noctrl.edu. Registration closes on January 31.

If you have e-reader questions but can't make it to one of our workshops, attend these E-Reader Help Drop-In Sessions to have your questions answered. Bring in your Nook, Kindle, Sony Reader, iPad, or any other compatible device and receive one-on-one instruction on how to download library e-books. No registration required.

95th Adult Services Desk
1.630.961.4100 ext. 4941

Bullying is an age-old problem that has actually become worse, sometimes with very severe consequences. Dr. Craig Gaska will detail his successful strategy for dealing with bullies while also sharing what you as a parent should and should not do to address the problem. This presentation will be held at the Ranch View Elementary School Gymnasium, 1651 Ranchview Drive, on Friday, February 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

For more information, visit

The Union at North Central College presents singer-songwriter Joe Pug and The Hundred Mile Band. The concert begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 3 at The Union, 129 W. Benton Ave. Tickets are $10 per person in advance or $12 at the door.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit

100% of the proceeds of this sale will go to scholarships, grants, and awards educating women and assisting women in need.

If you want to practice reading, give a woof! We will pair you with a certified Therapy Dog/Handler team for some private reading time. Bring a book, or choose one of ours. Tickets for a fifteen-minute time slot will be issued at the Children's Reference Desk on a first come, first served basis, 30 minutes before the program begins.
For children in grades 1-5. No registration required. Sorry, no siblings.

Naper Settlement is seeking volunteers in fourth and fifth grades to be junior interpreters from April through October. Juniors on the Green dress up in period clothing; demonstrate the toys, games and chores of the 19th century; and interact with the public. Boys and girls interested in becoming a Junior on the Green must be in fourth or fifth grade by April 1 of the current school year. They will receive comprehensive training in the history of the community and the museum, customer service and how children of the 19th century dressed, played and behaved. The time requirement is one three-hour weekend shift per month in April, May, September and October and one weekend and one weekday three-hour shift in June, July and August. A mandatory meeting for parents whose children are interested in becoming junior interpreters will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 4 at Naper Settlement’s Century Memorial Chapel, 523 S. Webster St. For more information about becoming a Junior on the Green, contact Jo Ruggiero or Rachel Christian via e-mail at nsjuniors@naperville.il.us.

Operation Welcome You Home invites you to help welcome home U.S. Marine Robert Border at either of two locations on Saturday, February 4. Staging for the first event will occur at 2 p.m. at Compass Church, 1551 E. Hobson Road, with a briefing at 2:15 p.m. A motorcade will surprise Border at his family’s home and escort him to a party in his honor at Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873. The staging for the second welcome event will occur at 2:30 p.m. at Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, 908 W. Jackson Ave., with a briefing at 2:45 p.m.

For more information, visit

The University of Michigan Men's Glee Club joins the Naperville Men's Glee Club in a high energy joint concert on Saturday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. in North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave.

For more information or tickets, call (630) 448-0518 or visit

Chicago A Capella presents “Wade in the Water: Spirituals” on Saturday, February 4 at 8 p.m. in Wentz Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Mighty and life-affirming, this profound and uplifting message points the way toward a world of justice and love.

For more information, call the North Central College Box Office at (630) 637-7469 or visit

Enjoy a storytime in Italian! Native speakers from Language Stars will provide a 30-minute interactive program with books, songs and activities conducted entirely in their native language. Recommended for ages 1 - 6, but all ages are welcome.

North Central College invites the public to the free premiere of the fourth part of a documentary series produced with Naperville Community Television that chronicles the college’s 150-year history. “A Student-Centered Community” is the fourth of the five-part documentary series “A Promising Start,” which commemorates the college’s sesquicentennial. The documentary will premiere at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 6 in Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. North Central College is planning numerous sesquicentennial events and projects through commencement on June 9, 2012.

For more information about the documentary and the anniversary celebration, visit

Spaces are still available for the writing and acting improv workshop at the Naperville Art League, 508 N. Center St. Sessions will engage both writers and actors in a refreshing, collaborative process that requires you to think quickly on your feet. Writers must bring a sample of their work to the first session and actors should prepare a three- to five- minute performance so skill levels can be assessed. Space is limited. The workshop encompasses five sessions on Tuesdays from January 24 through February 21 for ages 16 and older with times in the afternoon from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuition is $35 per session when prepaying all five sessions or $40 per session.

For more information, call (630) 355-2530, e-mail Naperartleague@aol.com or visit

Spaces are still available for the writing and acting improv workshop at the Naperville Art League, 508 N. Center St. Sessions will engage both writers and actors in a refreshing, collaborative process that requires you to think quickly on your feet. Writers must bring a sample of their work to the first session and actors should prepare a three- to five- minute performance so skill levels can be assessed. Space is limited. The workshop encompasses five sessions on Tuesdays from January 24 through February 21 for ages 16 and older with times in the afternoon from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuition is $35 per session when prepaying all five sessions or $40 per session.

For more information, call (630) 355-2530, e-mail Naperartleague@aol.com or visit

Traveling through his days as a soldier, conservationist, Nobel Prize winner and 26th President of the United States, the exciting personal and public life of Theodore Roosevelt comes to life with amazing clarity and surprising present-day similarities. The program strongly highlights this man's inner commitment to family values and protection of the environment. This program is partially funded by a grant from the City of Naperville.

If you have e-reader questions but can't make it to one of our workshops, attend these E-Reader Help Drop-In Sessions to have your questions answered. Bring in your Nook, Kindle, Sony Reader, iPad, or any other compatible device and receive one-on-one instruction on how to download library e-books. No registration required.

NIC Adult Services Desk
1.630.961.4100 ext. 6311

At 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, the DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church, 1828 Old Naperville Road, presents "Clearing Up the Misunderstandings: What is Evolution (Really) and Why do Biologists Believe it?" Dr. Al Martin, Professor of Biology at Benedictine University, will define evolution as biologists use the concept and will attempt to clear up the many misunderstandings that people have about it.

For more information, visit

How many instruments can you play? Tap a rhythm with your hands and feet. Take a turn playing maracas, shaking bells and beating a drum! Make an instrument to take home - but join in our band concert before you go!

Contemporary singer Steven Curtis Chapman will perform at North Central College as part of his “Songs and Stories” tour. The concert, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 9 at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., will feature special guests Andrew Peterson and Josh Wilson. Tickets are $45, $35 and $25 and can be purchased by calling (800) 965-9324 or visiting www.itickets.com. For an additional $25, patrons may also purchase a pass to “Sound Check & Stories,” a pre-show event taking place at 5 p.m. the day of the performance.

For more information, call (630) 637-7469 or visit

The Fox Valley Genealogical Society's February meeting is "Grand Opening of the New FVGS Website." Jim Weichel and Harold Workman will lead this presentation on the treasure trove of information you can find on the society website. They will also walk through the exciting new Fox Valley Genealogical Society website and release a new local cemetery search capability. The new site offers more opportunities for members to benefit from its content and growth, including members-only information.

For more information visit 

Acclaimed jazz faculty and trombonist Joel Adams performs at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 10 in Madden Theatre at North Central College’s Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and senior citizens.

For more information, call (630) 637-7469 or visit

The Naperville Park District will host its second annual State of the Naperville Park District address at 8 a.m. on Saturday, February 11 in the  Community Hall of the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave. A light breakfast will be available at 8 a.m. with the presentation scheduled for 8:30 a.m. A question and answer period will follow. To attend, please send an e-mail to rsvp@napervilleparks.org.

For more information, visit

 Please join us for a special needs storytime to share books, songs and dancing for 30-minutes. All abilities are welcome with an adult caregiver or come as a family. Please inquire at any Children's Services Desk for more information.

North Central College brings The Acting Company to Naperville for a performance of “Julius Caesar,” Shakespeare’s classic story of pride and envy, arrogance and honor and opportunity and strategic errors. The performance will begin at 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 11 in Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Tickets are $40, $35 and $25.

For more information, call (630) 637-7469 or visit

The annual Naperville Table Tennis Tournament, co-sponsored by the Naperville Park District and the Naperville Table Tennis Club, will take place on Sunday, February 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at River Woods School, 2607 River Woods Drive. Players can pre-register for $8 through the Naperville Park District website at www.napervilleparks.org or by calling (630) 848-5000. Onsite registration is $10 and begins at 11:30 a.m. for adult divisions and at 2:00 p.m. for youth divisions. Space is limited; any registration after the check-in time will be processed on a space-available basis only.

For more information, visit

North Central College will again be hosting an International Festival on February 12, 2012 in the Merner Fieldhouse. Admission is $6 at the door and the event will include language immersion rooms, educational booths and performances. Donations in the form of canned goods will be collected and donated to a local pantry.

For more information, call (630) 637-5132 or visit

Fusing contemporary dance, live music and visual art, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre electrifies the stage through diverse performance. Musical selections feature a variety of genres including jazz, classical, Latin, rock ‘n’ roll and blues while the choreography combines jazz, modern and ballet. This event, scheduled for Sunday, February 12 at 1 p.m. at the DuPage Children's Museum, 301 N. Washington St., is sure to deliver a high-energy, engaging performance for all ages.

For more information, visit

Celebration Community Life Center, 919 S. Washington St., Invites music fans to hear the music of centuries-old folk songs played by Muslim, Jewish and Christian musicians as they create a timeless experience of world music harmonies fusing traditions from the Middle East with the Klezmorim. This free concert will be held on Sunday, February 12, from 3 to 4 p.m.

For more information, visit

The President and Mrs. Lincoln, portrayed by Max and Donna Daniels, will reflect on past events in their lives together from their early days in Springfield through the Civil War years during “An Evening with Mr. And Mrs. Lincoln at the White House” from 4 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 12 at Naper Settlement’s Century Memorial Chapel, 523 S. Webster St. Advance tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, youth and Naperville Heritage Society sustaining members. Tickets at the door are $7 for adults and $6 for students and youth.

For tickets or more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visit

Cabaret artist Sally Mayes performs her critically acclaimed show “Valentine” on Sunday, February 12 at 6 p.m. in Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., on the campus of North Central College. Mayes made her Broadway debut in Cy Coleman's “Welcome to the Club,” winning her immediate praise along with a Theatre World Award and Outer Critics Circle nomination as an outstanding newcomer.

For more information or tickets, call the North Central College Box Office at (630) 637-7469 or visit

Enjoy a storytime in Italian! Native speakers from Language Stars will provide a 30-minute interactive program with books, songs and activities conducted entirely in their native language. Recommended for ages 1 - 6, but all ages are welcome.

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 In 2011, there were 7 deaths from heroin overdoses in Naperville as well as many Emergency Room close calls. Come listen to Det. Shaun Ferguson and Det. Mike Umbenhower, Naperville Police Department and Kimberly Groll, Drug and Alcohol Addictions Counselor talk about this crisis. Everyone is invited to this free program, no reservations required.

On Tuesday, February 14, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Dentist With a Heart and 1st Family Dental, 55 S. Common Dr., Aurora, will be offering free dental services for the needy in Naperville and other surrounding communities. Among the services offered at 1st Family Dental are cleanings, X-rays, fillings, extractions and diagnostic services for anyone over the age of 3. Services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and no phone calls or appointments will be taken.

For more information about 1st Family Dental, visit

Spaces are still available for the writing and acting improv workshop at the Naperville Art League, 508 N. Center St. Sessions will engage both writers and actors in a refreshing, collaborative process that requires you to think quickly on your feet. Writers must bring a sample of their work to the first session and actors should prepare a three- to five- minute performance so skill levels can be assessed. Space is limited. The workshop encompasses five sessions on Tuesdays from January 24 through February 21 for ages 16 and older with times in the afternoon from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuition is $35 per session when prepaying all five sessions or $40 per session.

For more information, call (630) 355-2530, e-mail Naperartleague@aol.com or visit

Spaces are still available for the writing and acting improv workshop at the Naperville Art League, 508 N. Center St. Sessions will engage both writers and actors in a refreshing, collaborative process that requires you to think quickly on your feet. Writers must bring a sample of their work to the first session and actors should prepare a three- to five- minute performance so skill levels can be assessed. Space is limited. The workshop encompasses five sessions on Tuesdays from January 24 through February 21 for ages 16 and older with times in the afternoon from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuition is $35 per session when prepaying all five sessions or $40 per session.

For more information, call (630) 355-2530, e-mail Naperartleague@aol.com or visit

The Naperville Citizen Corps Council Emergency Preparedness Education Group will offer an emergency preparedness class at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14 in Room 205 of the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave. This free class will offer residents and interested parties general emergency preparedness tips. Interested parties should register by sending an e-mail to beready@Naperccc.org. Please specify the date of the class and the number of participants in your group.

For more information, call (630) 305-7000, ext. 570, or e-mail beready@Naperccc.org.

How many instruments can you play? Tap a rhythm with your hands and feet. Take a turn playing maracas, shaking bells and beating a drum! Make an instrument to take home - but join in our band concert before you go!

 Got an eReader and wonder how you can download eBooks from over 5,000 titles available from the Library? Bring your Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader, iPads, or other device capable of displaying Adobe-DRM protected EPUB or PDF eBooks and we will help you join the world of eReading.  Program requires advanced registration.

One in a series of community meetings where residents and business owners can learn more about the Naperville Smart Grid Initiative (NSGI), smart meter installation and the benefits of this initiative.

For more information about the NSGI, visit

 Do you enjoy reading by listening? Naperville Public Library currently has over 9,800 eAudiobooks available for downloading 24/7. Bring your MP3 player, including iPod, iPad, and Smart Phone, and we'll show you how to download eAudiobooks to your player. The process is identical to enjoy more than 1,500 eMusic selections currently available.
Program requires advanced registration.

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

If you have e-reader questions but can't make it to one of our workshops, attend these E-Reader Help Drop-In Sessions to have your questions answered. Bring in your Nook, Kindle, Sony Reader, iPad, or any other compatible device and receive one-on-one instruction on how to download library e-books. No registration required.

NBL Adult Services Desk
1.630.961.4100 ext. 2201

On Saturday, February 18, from 6 to 11 p.m., Giant Steps will host its 15th annual Auction for Autism at Bobak’s Signature Room, 6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge. This ‘Mardi Gras’ themed event will include dinner, drinks, live entertainment, raffles and silent auction. The annual Auction for Autism is Giant Steps' signature fundraising event and is a special evening to celebrate its students, staff, mission and families.

Tickets can be purchased for $100 or $60 for children by calling Jeni Fulton at (630) 864-3805 or by visiting

Spaces are still available for the writing and acting improv workshop at the Naperville Art League, 508 N. Center St. Sessions will engage both writers and actors in a refreshing, collaborative process that requires you to think quickly on your feet. Writers must bring a sample of their work to the first session and actors should prepare a three- to five- minute performance so skill levels can be assessed. Space is limited. The workshop encompasses five sessions on Tuesdays from January 24 through February 21 for ages 16 and older with times in the afternoon from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuition is $35 per session when prepaying all five sessions or $40 per session.

For more information, call (630) 355-2530, e-mail Naperartleague@aol.com or visit

Spaces are still available for the writing and acting improv workshop at the Naperville Art League, 508 N. Center St. Sessions will engage both writers and actors in a refreshing, collaborative process that requires you to think quickly on your feet. Writers must bring a sample of their work to the first session and actors should prepare a three- to five- minute performance so skill levels can be assessed. Space is limited. The workshop encompasses five sessions on Tuesdays from January 24 through February 21 for ages 16 and older with times in the afternoon from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuition is $35 per session when prepaying all five sessions or $40 per session.

For more information, call (630) 355-2530, e-mail Naperartleague@aol.com or visit

The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe

Meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Naper Blvd. Library's Conference Room. All readings are from Great Conversations 2 and are available on a first come, first serve basis at all three Library facilities

Drop in any time during the 2-hour help session and receive one-on-one instruction to download library e-books! Kindle users: please have your Amazon account and password ready. Tablet (non-Kindle) or smart phone users: you must be able to download apps to your device. All users must have a valid Naperville Library Card. No registration required.

95th Adult Services Desk
1.630.961.4100 ext. 4941

On Wednesday, February 22, from 6 to 9 p.m., the Naperville Park District, in partnership with the City of Naperville, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Shaw Environmental, will host an Availability Session for the public regarding the voluntary Site Remediation Program (SRP) for Sportsman’s Park. This event will be held at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., in Lower Level Meeting Rooms B and C. The public is invited to attend at any time during those hours. Focus will be paid to the history of the site and other SRP projects in the area, an overview of the site remediation process and a technical overview of the site investigation.

For more information regarding the Sportsman’s Park SRP, visit

Spirit of the Eagle Presentations
Explore Native American culture through traditional myths, legends and artifacts. Hear tales that make animals and history come to life! See the many different ways the buffalo were fashioned into clothing, tools, toys and much more. This program is partially funded by a grant from the City of Naperville.

North Central College presents “Explore the Sound IV: Untraveled Worlds” in two identical concerts that invite listeners to hear several of the college’s choral and instrumental ensembles and discover the acoustics of Wentz Concert Hall. Ensembles will perform in every possible location including the side balconies, aisles, sound chambers, side stairways, loft, stage and more. “Explore the Sound IV” will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22 and Friday, February 24 in Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens.

For more information or tickets, call the North Central College Box Office at (630) 637-7469 or visit

North Central College presents “Explore the Sound IV: Untraveled Worlds” in two identical concerts that invite listeners to hear several of the college’s choral and instrumental ensembles and discover the acoustics of Wentz Concert Hall. Ensembles will perform in every possible location including the side balconies, aisles, sound chambers, side stairways, loft, stage and more. “Explore the Sound IV” will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22 and Friday, February 24 in Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens.

For more information or tickets, call the North Central College Box Office at (630) 637-7469 or visit

On Sunday, February 26, the Naperville North Booster Club will host its 12th annual Seniors on Parade fashion show fundraiser at Bobak’s Signature Room, 6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge. This fun and entertaining event features more than 100 male and female student models each representing their extra-curricular clubs and sports teams. These “Show Stopping Seniors” will walk the runway wearing a wide variety of fashions from local independent retailers as well as national chains with outlets in Naperville. Doors open at 11 a.m. for guests to preview the raffle prizes while enjoying the wonderful sounds of NNHS’s Jazz Band. Lunch begins at 12:15 p.m. with a performance by the NNHS Show Choir. The fashion show will immediately follow at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase through February 19 with “early bird” tickets priced at $35 per person and $25 for NNHS students and children younger than 12 if ordered by February 1.

For more information, visit

Acclaimed vocalist and Naperville resident Joan Curto performs selections from the Great American Songbook at 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 26 in North Central College’s Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Called a “cabaret icon” by NBC News Chicago, Curto has established herself as one of the top performers in Chicago, winning the Chicago After Dark Award for Outstanding Cabaret Artist.

Tickets are $35 and $25 and are available by calling the North Central College Box Office at (630) 637-SHOW (7469) or by visiting

Join Mayor A. George Pradel as he presents his annual State of the City address at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, February 27 at the new Chicago Marriott Naperville Hotel, 1801 N. Naper Blvd. Tickets are available for this breakfast event from the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and are $30 for Chamber members and $40 for nonmembers.

To purchase tickets or for more information, call (630) 355-4141 or visit 

Katherine Reuter, Consumer and Family Economics Educator, will provide tips on how to keep a roof overhead, deciding which bills to pay first, figuring out how to make the most of what you have, setting spending priorities, developing strategies to spend less and dealing with credit issues. This free program will be held on Tuesday, February 28 at 7 p.m. in the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. In case of inclement weather, this free program will be rescheduled to Tuesday, March 6, at the same time and location.

For more information, visit

On February 29, 2012 Naperville Community Television, Channel 17 (NCTV17) will kick off its 25th Anniversary year with an Open House celebration at the studio. The event is open to the community and will be held from 5 – 8 p.m. The event will include highlights of NCTV17’s award-winning programming, a silent auction and hors d’oeuvres. NCTV17 is located at 127 Ambassador Drive in Naperville. The Open House will be held without charge, guests are asked to RSVP their attendance to bmueller@nctv17.com.

For more information, visit

Students will direct and perform the popular musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” from March 1 through 4 at North Central College. The musical will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1 through Saturday, March 3 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 4 in Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit

Students will direct and perform the popular musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” from March 1 through 4 at North Central College. The musical will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1 through Saturday, March 3 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 4 in Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit

BrightSide Theatre’s presentation of “The Dinner Party” by Neil Simon opens on Friday, March 2 at 8 p.m. Performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays through Sunday, March 18, at North Central College's Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth. Tickets are $22 for adults and $18 for seniors and students.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469.

The Exchange Club of Naperville’s One Nation Under God breakfast will be held on Saturday, March 3 at 9 a.m. at Meson Sabika, 1025 Aurora Ave. The One Nation Under God Breakfast is a time when individuals, organizations and businesses will be presented prestigious awards for their outstanding acts of patriotism and contributions to the community. This event is hosted by the Americanism Committee of the Exchange Club and will feature motivational speaker and Naperville resident John Blumberg. This event is open to the public and tickets cost $15 per person, payable at the event with cash or a check. Interested parties are asked to RSVP by February 20, by calling (630) 779-2702.

For more information about the Exchange Club, visit 

Students will direct and perform the popular musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” from March 1 through 4 at North Central College. The musical will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1 through Saturday, March 3 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 4 in Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit

Gather your team and participate in Naper Settlement’s first Trivia Night from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 3 in the Meeting House at Porter Avenue and Webster Street. Teams of six to eight people must register by February 24. The fee of $35 per person includes an open bar and you are encouraged to bring your own food and table decorations. All proceeds benefit the Naperville Heritage Society. Mary J. Doody of “All Things Trivia” will conduct a trivia game made up of six rounds of questions on general knowledge and useless information. Prizes will be awarded to the top scoring teams and the team with the best execution of the St. Patrick’s Day theme.

For more information or to RSVP, call Lauren Visher at (630) 420-6773.

Students will direct and perform the popular musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” from March 1 through 4 at North Central College. The musical will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1 through Saturday, March 3 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 4 in Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit

The original lineup of Béla Fleck & The Flecktones will perform its eclectic repertoire on Saturday, March 3 at 8 p.m. in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. From classical, jazz, bluegrass and African music to electric blues and Eastern European folk dances, the Flecktones create a sound all their own that is utterly indescribable. Tickets are $80 and $70 and can be purchased by calling (630) 637-7469 or by visiting

BrightSide Theatre’s presentation of “The Dinner Party” by Neil Simon opens on Friday, March 2 at 8 p.m. Performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays through Sunday, March 18, at North Central College's Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth. Tickets are $22 for adults and $18 for seniors and students.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469.

Students will direct and perform the popular musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” from March 1 through 4 at North Central College. The musical will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1 through Saturday, March 3 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 4 in Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit

The Naperville Municipal Band will host its Winter Concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 4 at North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave.

For more information, visit

BrightSide Theatre’s presentation of “The Dinner Party” by Neil Simon opens on Friday, March 2 at 8 p.m. Performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays through Sunday, March 18, at North Central College's Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth. Tickets are $22 for adults and $18 for seniors and students.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469.