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COMMUNITY EVENTS
 OPERATION SUPPORT OUR TROOPS ILLINOIS SHOP & DROP. From 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 28 and Sunday, August 29, Operation Support Our Troops Illinois will host a Shop & Drop at the Jewel-Osco at the corner of Washington Street and Ogden Avenue. Shop & Drops are a way to benefit Operation Support Our Troops Illinois by providing items on its most-wanted list to help fill care packages for military members serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. For more information, visit www.osotil.org.
NEW SEASON OF “NAPERVILLE SPORTS WEEKLY.” Naperville Community Television’s (NCTV17) 2010-2011 season of “Naperville Sports Weekly” begins at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 29 on Channel 17 in Naperville or online at www.nctv17.com. Metea Valley has been added to the regular line-up that also features the varsity teams from Benet Academy, Naperville Central, Naperville North, Neuqua Valley and Waubonsie Valley. The program includes highlights, scores, expert commentary, player and coach sound bytes, feature stories and the play of the week. A new show begins airing every Sunday evening and airs multiple times or can be watched on-demand at www.nctv17.com.
VOTE FOR NAPER SETTLEMENT. Vote for Naper Settlement as part of the Metropolitan Planning Council’s “Secret Corner of Chicagoland” contest. One vote per person is allowed for the duration of the contest which lasts through Friday, September 10. To cast a vote, visit www.placemakingchicago.com/places/vote-for-your-favorite-entry.asp.
DUPAGE REMEMBERS AND GIVES . . . DAYS OF VOLUNTEERISM. DuPage Remembers and Gives . . . Days of Volunteerism will take place on Friday, September 10 and Saturday, September 11 in observation of the recognition of September 11 as a National Day of Remembrance and Service. Those interested in volunteering on those days as part of DuPage Remembers and Gives … Days of Volunteerism are invited to visit the Giving DuPage website at www.givingdupage.org and search for opportunities specific to the days. Concurrent with the community wide days of volunteerism, Giving DuPage’s 2010-2011 Annual Giving Guide will premiere and be available for distribution on September 11. This guide features holiday and ongoing volunteer opportunities for 90 different agencies in the area, as well as contact information and teen-friendly opportunities. For more information, visit www.givingdupage.org.
GENERATIONS 5K TRAINING PROGRAM. Beginning on Sunday, September 12, the Naperville Park District will host Generations, a 10-week training program that teaches adults and children ages 10 and up how to train together for 5K runs. The program provides participants with the opportunity to run in Naperville’s Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day. Generations includes training advice, a manual, gait analysis, optional weekly group runs, nutrition workshops, registration in the 2010 Turkey Trot and more. The fee is $45 per person for residents and $68 per person for non-residents. Participants younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult. For more details or to register, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
ALL HALLOWS EVE VOLUNTEER MEETINGS. Find out about the All Hallows Eve costumed volunteer opportunities available for those who are 16 years of age or older at one of two informational meetings. The first will be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 12 and the second will take place from 3:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14 at Naper Settlement’s Meeting House. Non-costumed logistics support volunteers are also needed to help with ticket sales, crowd control, food sales and greeting visitors. Those interested in a non-costumed position should e-mail nsvolunteer@naperville.il.us for more information. All Hallows Eve: A 19th Century Halloween will take place on Friday, October 22 and Saturday, October 23 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. For more information, call (630) 305-5557 or e-mail nseducator@naperville.il.us.
NAPERVILLE JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION. The Naperville Junior Woman’s Club will hold a new member orientation meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14. Please view the calendar page on the club’s website at www.napervillejuniors.org for meeting information and to RSVP. Once that is completed, the location of the meeting will be provided. For more information, call (630) 575-9567 or visit www.napervillejuniors.org.
NAPERVILLE WINE FESTIVAL. The Naperville Wine Festival will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday, September 17 and from 2 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 18 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. The event features wine tastings, food and wine seminars, cooking demonstrations and live musical entertainment. The festival is presented by InPlay Events. Admission is $25 in advance or $35 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.napervillewinefestival.com.
NAPERVILLE JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB GENERAL MEETING. The Naperville Junior Woman’s Club will hold its general meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22 at Mimi’s Café, 2656 Show Place Drive. For more information, call (630) 575-9567 or visit www.napervillejuniors.org.
DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE FALL GIRLS WEEKEND. Gather your girlfriends and plan a weekend full of fall fashion, food and fun at the Fall Girls Weekend taking place throughout downtown Naperville from Thursday, September 23 through Saturday, September 25. Events and sales will occur at downtown shops and restaurants all weekend long. For more information, visit www.downtownnaperville.com.
HARVEST POW WOW. Experience Native American dancing, cultural demonstrations, children’s games and crafts, special presentations and more during the Harvest Pow Wow taking place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 25 and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 26 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. The Harvest Pow Wow is presented by the Midwest SOARRING Foundation. Admission will be charged. For more information, visit www.midwestsoarring.org or call (773) 585-1744.
NATIONAL FAMILY DAY. Join KidsMatter and participating Naperville area restaurants on Monday, September 27 by celebrating National Family Day. This celebration, created by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, highlights research that shows the simple act of eating dinner together as a family can have a major impact on the happiness and well-being of both parents and children. Participating restaurants will feature fun family conversation starters and donate a portion of their proceeds that day to benefit KidsMatter. For more information, including a list of participating restaurants, visit www.KidsMatter2us.org.
DUPAGE COUNTY BOARD BUDGET PUBLIC HEARINGS. The DuPage County Board will host three public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2011 budget during the month of September. The county encourages residents to attend these open forums and engage in the construction of the budget, as well as speak out about which issues are most important to them. DuPage County Board Chairman Robert Schillerstrom will present his Fiscal Year 2011 budget on Tuesday, September 14. The hearings will take place on Wednesday, September 22 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Village of Westmont’s Council Chambers, 31 W. Quincy St., Westmont; Thursday, September 23 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Village of Addison’s Board Room 2200, 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison; and Tuesday, September 28 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Village of West Chicago’s Council Chambers, 475 Main St., West Chicago. For more information, visit www.co.dupage.il.us.
YMCA FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT IN CENTRAL PARK. Bring the family for a free showing of the PG-13 movie “School of Rock” at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, August 27 at Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave. This event is compliments of the Heritage YMCA Group and Naperville Walgreens stores. Arrive early for special giveaways compliments of Walgreens. Bench seating is available or bring a blanket or lawn chairs to view the movie. For more information, call (630) 420-6270 or visit www.heritageymca.org or www.downtownnaperville.com.
NAPERVILLE DOWNTOWN2030 PLAN PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE. A public open house for the draft Naperville Downtown2030 Plan will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 26 in Council Chambers of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. During the open house, participants will have an opportunity to view displays and share feedback related to future land use, transportation, parking, building design, streetscape and other plan recommendations. Representatives from the city will be available to accept comments and answer questions. There will be no group presentation; the meeting is an open house format. For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/napervilledowntown2030.aspx.
NCO YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES NIGHT OF COMEDY. Join comedian Mike Toomy along with WGN personalities Ana Belaval, Pat Tomasulo and Marcella Raymond for a Night of Comedy benefitting NCO Youth & Family services. The event takes place at North Central College’s Madden Theater in the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., on Friday, August 27 and starts with an interactive cocktail reception and game show at 7 p.m. followed by the comedy show at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 and seating is limited. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 961-2992 ext. 234 or visit www.ncoyouth.org.
ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER. Sponsored by the Naperville Park District, Rollin’ on the River is a live concert series taking place August 27. This free series entertains Riverwalk patrons from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Riverwalk Pavilion at Jackson Avenue and Webster Street. For more information, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
RESCHEDULED 2010 NAPERDINK TRIATHLON. The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise has rescheduled the second annual NaperDink Triathlon to Saturday, August 28 after rain forced postponement of the event in July. The 2010 Naper Dink Triathlon will take place at Centennial Beach near downtown Naperville. This fun, family friendly fundraising event is an untimed athletic event designed for adults and children. The event features a two-mile bike ride to Pioneer Park on the DuPage River Trail, a half-mile hike around Pioneer Park, a bike ride back to Centennial Beach and floating in the water once you return to the beach. There are two divisions, adult and open age. The adult division begins at 8 a.m., and the open age division begins at 10 a.m. The cost is $30 for adults, $20 for youth and $75 for a family. Ages 5 and younger are free. Pre-registration ends Thursday, August 26. Registration the day of the event will be $35 for adults, $25 for youth and $75 for a family. Entry fee includes a T-shirt, breakfast, Centennial Beach admission, goodie bag and participation ribbon. To register, visit www.naperdink.com. For more information, call Mary Lou Wehrli at (630) 420-2282 or e-mail info@naperdink.com.
2010 CHILDREN’S SAFETY EXPO. Illinois House of Representatives Minority Leader Tom Cross and State Representative Darlene Senger will host the inaugural Children’s Safety Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 28 at Westfield Fox Valley Mall, 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora. This event is also sponsored by the Aurora Police Department and Westfield Fox Valley Mall and will feature a “Touch a Truck” demonstration in the parking lot off of New York Street, vendors, demonstrations and performances. Admission is free. For more information, call Representative Senger’s office at (630) 219-3090.
GLOBAL STORIES OF FREEDOM. “To Market, To Market: Global Stories of Freedom” will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 28 at North Central College’s Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St. The program is an effort of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) from North Central College and the not-for-profit Jumping Off the Page, in conjunction with Naperville Reads, to promote awareness of global marketplaces and stories of freedom. The program will be an interactive experience that includes music, audience participation, a showing of the film “Lioness of Lisabi” and a panel discussion. SIFE students will host a marketplace with direct trade items for sale and there will be a book swap where participants can bring a book and get a book. There is a suggested $5 donation per person.
“LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD: A WOODCUTTER’S TALE.” North Central College's Red Bike Performance Company will stage a new children's show titled “Little Red Riding Hood: A Woodcutter's Tale” on Saturday, August 28 and Sunday, August 29. Performances are planned at 1 and 3 p.m. on both days in Madden Theatre at North Central College’s Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $5 per person. For more information, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
NAPERVILLE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY ADOPT-A-THON. The Naperville Area Humane Society will host its annual Adopt-A-Thon from 2 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 28 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 29 at the Naperville Area Humane Society, 1620 W. Diehl Road. PETCO of Naperville and Caribou Coffee will provide samples and giveaways. For more information, visit www.napervillehumanesociety.org.
SETTLEMENT SUNDAYS. Enjoy a free ice cream sundae during Settlement Sundays taking place each Sunday from now through August 29 at Naper Settlement. Each Sunday, admission to the historic museum village not only includes free sundaes from 2 to 3:30 p.m. with do-it-yourself toppings but also a variety of hands-on activities during the Settlement's open hours of 1 to 4 p.m. Play old-fashioned games, participate in sack races, tour the Victorian mansion, explore the homes and businesses and try the Geocache hunts. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors 62 and older and $6.50 for youth ages 4 to17.
LAKESIDE YOGA. Join the Forest Preserve District of Will County as they combine the beauty and serenity of the Whalon Lake Forest Preserve, located on Royce Road near the Naperville/Bolingbrook border, with the ancient tradition of yoga. The lakeside yoga class will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 29. Learn how yoga builds strength, increases flexibility and improves balance. Participants must be 15 years of age or older; a $12 fee is required. Registration is open to the first 20 participants. Please wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a mat or a beach towel. The yoga program will take place on naturally uneven terrain. To register, call (708) 534-8499. For more information, visit www.reconnectwithnature.org.Admission is free for children 3 and younger. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.museum.
TRAVELING OFFICE HOURS. U.S. Representative Judy Biggert will host traveling office hours from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31 in Council Chambers of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. Traveling office hours are an opportunity for constituents of the 13th Congressional District to meet with U.S. Representative Biggert at a convenient location and share their thoughts, ideas and concerns about issues of importance. For more information, visit http://judybiggert.house.gov.
GUARDIANS OF THE RIBBON. The Naperville Firefighters Local 4302, in cooperation with the Naperville Fire Department, will sponsor a wellness fair and fundraiser for women’s cancer research. This event will take place from 3 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31 in the parking lot between Lou Malnati’s and Anderson’s Bookstore in downtown Naperville. The event will feature the nonprofit organization “The Guardians of the Ribbon,” a group of firefighters that travel with pink fire trucks throughout the United States from August through October to generate awareness of women’s cancer. Also featured will be free blood pressure checks, speakers and literature on women’s health, entertainment, food and more. All proceeds will stay within the Naperville community and benefit Edward Hospital’s Women’s Cancer Foundation and the American Cancer Society. For more information, visit www.napervillepinkheals.com.
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH EVENT. In honor of National Preparedness Month, the City of Naperville will host a preparedness event from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 2 at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. This educational and informative event for the entire family will feature preparedness information and the chance to ask questions about how to better prepare for an emergency. For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/prepmonth.aspx.
DUPAGE WORK GROUP LEGISLATIVE FORUM. The City of Naperville will host a legislative forum presented by the DuPage Work Group from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 2 in Council Chambers of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. The purpose of this forum is to give state legislative candidates an opportunity to share with DuPage County voters their positions on Illinois’ human service issues facing individuals with disabilities and/or mental illness and how the candidates would advocate for these issues in Springfield.
SKATERS’ PICNIC. KidsMatter, the Naperville Police Department and the Naperville Park District Police will host the annual Skaters’ Picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 4 at the Centennial Beach Skate Park in downtown Naperville. Skaters will be treated to a free picnic lunch served by the police and KidsMatter and watch professional skaters in action from Character Skateboards. The first 100 skaters will receive a free event T-shirt, and every skater will receive a free raffle ticket for a drawing of great prizes. A special highlight includes the annual Doughnut Eating Contest between the police and the skaters. For more information, visit www.kidsmatter2us.org.
NAPERVILLE MEN’S GLEE CLUB PERFORMANCE. The Naperville Men’s Glee Club will perform the concert “Silly Songs and Lullabies” from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 4 on the lawn of Grace for Life Bible Church at the corner of Aurora Avenue and River Road. Songs include “The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything” and “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.” Children may come in costume if they wish and will have the chance to open presents, enjoy a visit from a special guest and take a treat home. In case of inclement weather, the event will move indoors at the church. A free will offering will be accepted. For more information, call (630) 448-0518 or visit www.nmgc.org.
LAST FLING. Join in the fun at this annual end-of-summer community event sponsored by the Naperville Jaycees near Rotary Hill and downtown Naperville. Events include a carnival, Labor Day parade, contests and a concert stage. The event takes place Friday, September 3 from 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, September 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Monday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (630) 961-4143 or visit www.lastfling.org.
METRA SUMMER FARE SALE. A ride to Chicago will cost less this summer thanks to Metra’s Summer Fare Sale. Now through Labor Day, up to three children ages 11 and under ride free when accompanied by one fare-paying adult. Riders can also save a little cash by purchasing a monthly 10-Ride or $7 Weekend Pass. Metra is also offering free Summer Fun Kits filled with fun-saver coupons to some of Chicago’s most popular attractions, including museums and tours. The kit contains Metra’s Event Planner and Travel Guide, which provides personalized information to easily plan a trip to the city. To request a free summer fun kit, visit www.metrarail.com.
BLUE STAR MUSEUMS. Naper Settlement, the DuPage Children’s Museum, the First Division Museum at Cantigny, the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art and the Morton Arboretum are participating this summer in Blue Star Museums, an initiative of Blue Star Families in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and more than 750 museums in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. These museums are offering military families free admission this summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day. All active duty service members (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard), National Guard and Reservists and up to five immediate family members, including spouse, child or sibling, can participate. For a full list of participating museums, visit www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums or www.bluestarfam.org/drupal/participatingmuseums.
CENTENNIAL BEACH END-OF-SEASON HOURS. To accommodate staffing levels, Centennial Beach’s schedule is altered toward the end of August. For a complete list of hours through the beach’s last day of operation on September 6, visit www.centennialbeach.org.
SENIOR FAIR. State Representatives Darlene Senger and Michael Connelly will host a senior fair from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, September 9 at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. The fair will feature agencies and businesses that work with seniors and refreshments will be served. For more information, call (217) 785-8412.
VOTE FOR THE MILLENNIUM CARILLON. Vote for the Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower as part of the Metropolitan Planning Council’s “Secret Corner of Chicagoland” contest. There are 25 entries up for consideration and the Carillon is one of them. One vote per person is allowed for the duration of the contest which lasts through Friday, September 10. A fan favorite will be selected through online votes received, and three additional winners will be selected by a panel of “Placemaking experts.” Winners will be announced on Friday, September 17 and be featured in an exclusive Chicago Architecture Foundation tour this autumn. To cast a vote, visit http://polldaddy.com/poll/3571892/.
SEPTEMBER 11 REMEMBRANCE. The Naperville Exchange Club will host a September 11 remembrance ceremony at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 11 behind the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. Please join Mayor A. George Pradel and community members as they observe the ninth anniversary of the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2011, and honor those that gave their lives for our freedom.
DINNER ON THE TOWN. Spin your way to a dining extravaganza at this Naperville Heritage Society gala evening from 5:30 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, September 11. Find out moments before you are whisked off by limousine or trolley, which prominent restaurant, private home or historic building you will travel to for a gourmet-style meal. Socialize over dinner with friends and community members and then return to Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., for dessert and dancing under the stars. This event also features a premier specialty auction. Seating is limited; tickets are $150 per person. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.museum.
SOAP BOX DERBY RALLY RACE. The Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Association will have its next rally race on Saturday and Sunday, September 11 and 12 at the corner of Frontenac and Diehl roads. Racing begins at 9 a.m. each day and ends at approximately 6 p.m. There is no charge for spectators. Concession stands will be available; please bring lawn chairs. There are several club cars available for use and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a car or for more information, call Stan Iglehart at (630) 841-8832 or e-mail stanleyi@sbcglobal.net. For more information on the Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Association, visit www.chicagosoapboxderby.org.
NAPERVILLE MAYOR’S GOLF OUTING. The Naperville Mayor’s Golf Outing will take place throughout the day on Monday, September 13 at Springbrook Golf Course, 2230 W. 83rd St. This event, celebrating its 30th anniversary of giving back to the community in 2010, supports several local charities including DuPage Children’s Museum; Little Friends, Inc.; Our Children’s Homestead; Safety Town; Samaritan Interfaith; Turning Pointe Autism Foundation; The YMCA Strong Kids campaign and other worthwhile causes. Last year, more than $23,000 was donated to local charities. Shotgun starts take place at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., with lunch at 11:30 a.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy gifts, a raffle, door prizes, refreshments and more. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, including cost, visit www.mayorsgolfouting.org.
NEW RESIDENT AND NEIGHBOR KICK-OFF COFFEE. The Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club invites the public to its annual New Resident and Neighbor Kick-off Coffee from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, September 13 at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. The coffee will feature a discussion of the group’s activities and events for the 2010-2011 season. Please bring a nonperishable food item for Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry. For more information, call (630) 904-5629 or visit www.napervillenewcomersandneighborsclub.com.
NEW DUPAGE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM EXHIBIT. The DuPage Children’s Museum new exhibit “The Play’s the Thing! Act II” promises to launch imaginations with a new space-themed set. The new exhibit opens on Monday, September 13 with an innovative set complete with planetary backdrops, a kid-scaled rocket, intergalactic costumes and props and a NASA-style control panel. This exhibit provides multiple opportunities for children to explore the artistic aspects of theatre through set and costume design, different uses of sound effects and light and immersive pretend play spaces and stages. The exhibit is free with the normal cost of admission or a DuPage Children’s Museum membership. For more information, call (630) 637-8000 or visit www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org.
WEED LADIES FALL FLORAL DESIGN SALE. The Weed Ladies Fall Floral Design Sale will feature signature dried bouquets and creative seasonal floral arrangements from 1 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 16; from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, September 17 and 18; and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 19 in the Daniels House at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Admission to the sale is free. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.museum.
APPLE DASH 5K RUN AND FAMILY WALK. It’s time for runners, walkers and health enthusiasts to register for the DuPage Convalescent Center Foundation’s ninth annual Apple Dash 5K run and Family Walk. This year’s event takes place at 8:25 a.m. on Saturday, September 18 at 400 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. All race participants will be chip timed and scored and will receive a T-shirt and goody bag. The Apple Dash 5K race is held in conjunction with the DuPage Convalescent Center’s annual Fall Festival which features entertainment, crafts, games and food. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Convalescent Center. The registration fee is $25 on or before September 13 and $28 after. Online registration is available through September 16 at www.dupageco.org/dpccfoundation or www.signmeup.com/69737. For more information, call (630) 784-4495 or e-mail fallfestival5k@dupageco.org.
KIWANIS PEANUT DAYS. The Naperville Evening Kiwanis Club will sponsor its annual Peanut Days fundraiser starting on Saturday, September 18. This is one of the fundraisers that makes it possible for the Kiwanis to help support local non-profit organizations such as Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry, Easter Seals, Special Olympics and many others. Kiwanians will be accepting donations for peanuts on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19 at the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair; Wednesday, September 22 and Thursday, September 23 at area train stations; Friday, September 24 and Saturday, September 25 at local grocery stores and intersections; and Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2 at various intersections throughout the city. For more information, please contact administrator@napervilleeveningkiwanis.org or visit www.napervilleeveningkiwanis.org.
LITTLE FRIENDS GOLF CLASSIC. Now in its eighth year, the Little Friends Golf Classic will take place on Monday, September 20 at Naperville Country Club, 25W570 Chicago Ave. Festivities at this year’s Golf Classic will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch in the clubhouse and practice on the putting green. Golfers will tee off with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Participants will enjoy a complimentary cocktail reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dinner, awards and live and silent auctions will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Foursomes are available for $1,200, which includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, lunch, dinner, raffles, awards, gift bag, hole-in-one prizes and special gifts for the winners. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to reserve your foursome, please contact Special Events Manager Cally Edwards at (630) 355-6533 or credwards@lilfriends.com.
DANCING WITH THE CELEBRITIES. The Community Career Center will host its “Dancing with the Celebrities” fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22 at The Pavilion at Meson Sabika, 1025 Aurora Ave. Local celebrities partnering with professional dancers include State Representative Darlene Senger, Councilmen Kenn Miller and Grant Wehrli, City Manager Doug Krieger, Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis and Naperville Magazine publisher Leah Rippe. Judges include Mayor A. George Pradel, Police Chief David E. Dial, Community Relations Manager Nadja Lalvani and Attorney W. Brand Bobosky. Other activities include a silent auction, raffle and exhibition dance performance. Tickets are $60 per person; please RSVP by Wednesday, September 15. For reservations or more information, please call (630) 961-5665. For more information on the Community Career Center, visit www.communitycareercenter.org.
KIDSMATTER VOLUNTEER FAIR. KidsMatter will host its annual volunteer fair for students in sixth through 12th grades from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22 at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. Representatives from more than 25 organizations will talk with students about volunteer opportunities. For more information, visit www.kidsmatter2us.org.
NAPERVILLE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE CHARITY GOLF OUTING. The sixth annual Naperville Fraternal Order of Police Charity Golf Outing will take place at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 23 at Tamarack Golf Club, 24032 Royal Worlington Drive. Registration opens at noon. The cost is $100 per golfer and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, goodie bag, lunch, snacks, beverage cart, team photo, dinner, raffle, silent auction and awards reception. Hole sponsorship without golf is $125 and hole sponsorship with a registered foursome is $100. All profits will benefit local and national charities. To register, visit www.golfinvite.com/fop42. For more information, call (630) 554-0585.
JUNIORS NIGHT OUT. The Naperville Junior Woman’s Club will host the inaugural Juniors Night Out at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 23 at Hotel Arista, 2139 CityGate Lane. The event features a raffle and silent auction and speakers featuring information on health and fashion. Tickets are $35 and include appetizers, a glass of champagne, shopping admission and event presentations. A cash bar will be available and each guest will receive a goodie bag. Proceeds benefit Safety Town. To purchase tickets, visit www.napervillejuniors.org. For more information, call (630) 575-9567 or visit www.napervillejuniors.org.
NAPERVILLE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL. The Naperville Independent Film Festival will take place from September 18-25 throughout the city. During the week, attendees can see the work of independent filmmakers from around the world and learn more about making movies. The week includes a family oriented movie making day and workshops. For more information, visit www.naperfilmfest.org.
ENGLISH ROWS TOWNE CENTRE FARMERS MARKET. The English Rows Towne Centre Farmers Market will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. on Mondays from now through September 27 at English Rows Towne Centre, located south of 103rd Street on the west side of Route 59. For more information, call (630) 904-2727.
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE SEEKING NEW MEMBER. The City of Naperville’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is seeking one new member. BPAC is composed of nine members who serve two-year staggered terms. The committee’s purpose is to guide, support and advise the City of Naperville on bicycle and pedestrian issues. Applications must be submitted by Friday, October 8. More information about BPAC and the membership process will be presented during the BPAC meeting on Monday, September 20 at 7 p.m. in Room 247 of the Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. Interested residents may download the membership application online at www.naperville.il.us/bpac.aspx.
“THE OTHER SIDE OF THE EARTH.” North Central College will host the exhibit “The Other Side of the Earth” by artist Chun Arthur Wang from September 5 through October 14 in North Central College’s Oesterle Library Gallery, 320 E. School St. Wang is associate professor of fine arts at Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio, where he teaches drawing and watercolor. He has exhibited work in China, Chile, Japan, Mexico, Spain and the United States. His works are held in private and public collections, including the China National Museum of Fine Arts in Beijing, University of Colorado and the Ohio Statehouse. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Oesterle Library Gallery is open 8 a.m. to midnight Mondays through Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and noon to midnight Sundays. For more information, contact Nickole C. Lanham at (630) 637-5375 or nclanhammmurray@noctrl.edu.
NAPERVILLE FARMERS MARKET. The Naperville Farmers Market takes place each Saturday from now through Saturday, October 30 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Fifth Avenue Station parking lot. For more information, call (630) 369-5638.
WE GROW DREAMS GARDEN MARKET. The We Grow Dreams Garden Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from now through October at Freedom Commons, located between I-88 and Diehl Road on Freedom Drive. Items for sale at the Garden Market include annuals, perennials, herbs, houseplants, mixed containers, hypertufa planters with plants, fairy gardens, pumpkins, gourds and cornstalks, locally grown seasonal produce, birdhouses, customized garden bricks and pet memorial stones, craft items, handcrafted gift cards and bookmarks. Shoppers may drop off their own containers to be planted. Weekly specials will be posted at www.freedomcommons.com.
GROUP AND FAMILY HAYRIDES. Round up your family or a group of your favorite people and take a special harvest moon hayride through either Knoch Knolls Park or Seager Park. Hayrides begin September 17 and are available on most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through October 31. Registration is required; children three and younger ride for free and do not need to be registered. For more information, including dates, times and fees, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
MILLENNIUM CARILLON TOURS. Tours of the Millennium Carillon run on Saturdays and Sundays through November 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Climb the 253 steps of Moser Tower or ride the elevator to the observation deck and enjoy a spectacular view that stretches for miles and learn about the history of Naperville, the Riverwalk and the Carillon at the Visitor Center. For more information, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
HISTORIC TROLLEY TOURS OF NAPERVILLE. Every Friday at 11 a.m. until the end of August, take a one-hour historic trolley tour of Naperville. Additional historic trolley tours will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 11; Saturday, October 9; Saturday, November 27; and Saturday, December 17. This tour blends the past with the present, highlights Naperville’s growth and includes some fun stories. The tour includes Naperville’s Historic District, North Central College, the downtown business and shopping areas, Centennial Beach, Moser Tower and the Millennium Carillon, Naper Settlement, the city’s Public Safety Campus, Edward Hospital, the Riverwalk and more. All tours start and end on Jackson Avenue at Eagle Street. The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 4 to 17 and one cent for children ages 3 and younger. Reservations are requested as the tours do sell out. Walk-ons are welcome if space is available. No strollers are allowed. For more information, call (630) 420-2223 or visit www.napervilletrolley.com.
GENERAL INFORMATION
CITY CONDUCTING ELECTRIC METER SURVEYS. The Department of Public Utilities – Electric (DPU-E) is conducting citywide meter surveys to determine existing meter violations, broken meter troughs and/or broken meters. It is essential for DPU-E personnel to have the required clearances in order to safely work on electrical equipment. Obstructions cause safety issues and delays in restoring electric service. Inspections are slated for completion by mid-September. Residents or businesses found in violation will receive written notification from the city at the residence or place of business allowing 60 days to resolve the situation. DPU-E employees inspecting these violations will also attempt to contact the owner of the residence or business in-person to suggest solutions for the violations. Residents or business owners can call the Naperville Smart Grid Initiative (NSGI) hotline at (630) 420-6131 for solution recommendations. A brochure detailing the landscaping requirements for electric meters is available to view and download at http://tinyurl.com/366ay7p.
MUNICIPAL MEETING SCHEDULE
The DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE will meet on Thursday, August 26 at 3:30 p.m. in Meeting Rooms B&C of the Naperville Municipal Center.
The SISTER CITIES COMMISSION will meet on Wednesday, September 1 at 6 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room of the Naperville Municipal Center.
The PLAN COMMISSION will meet on Wednesday, September 1 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers of the Naperville Municipal Center.
The ADVISORY COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES will meet on Wednesday, September 1 at 7 p.m. in Meeting Rooms B&C of the Naperville Municipal Center.
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DISCLAIMER. Please note that dates, times and locations of events listed in City Notes are subject to change. We strongly suggest you consult the most recent issue of City Notes for event information as well as the appropriate contacts listed with each event.
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