High School Football returns to Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium this October
Area High school rivals will battle it out on the grid iron at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium this October on the campus of North Central College.
The Prairie Classic, Waubonsie Valley vs. Neuqua Valley , will kick off at 7:30PM on Fri., Oct. 11.
The Wes Spencer Cross Town Classic, Naperville North vs. Naperville Central, will begin at 7:30PM Fri., Oct. 25. Sophomore games begin at 5PM each respective day.
West Suburban Irish host Scott’s Walk & more
This young Scott’s Walk participant enjoyed Irish soda bread during the annual walk at DuPage River Park. Scott’s Walk is one of many events organized annually by the West Suburban Irish to raise awareness and funds for charitable causes, including St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
Scott’s Walk will return the same time next year!
For info, visit www.wsirish.org.
Find colorful tastes of autumn at Casey’s
Gourds and mini-pumpkins by the pound and caramel apples by the 3-pack are seasonal favorites at Casey’s Foods. It’s also a good time to talk turkey in the meat department. Order your HOKA turkey for Thanksgiving anytime soon.
For info, visit www.caseysfoods.com.
Community Christian Church welcomes new Communications Director
Community Christian Church welcomes Heather Wachter to its central staff in the role of Communications Director. This newly created role was designed to direct the broad-reaching communications efforts of the 12-site church.
Community Christian Church is a nondenominational Christian church whose mission is helping people find their way back to God. Community currently serves through 12 locations throughout Chicagoland, with two more opening in October 2013. For more info, call (630) 388-5000 or visit www.communitychristian.org.
The LOFT is rejuvenated for the changing seasons
As the seasonal changes become golden along Van Buren Ave., stop inside the LOFT in the Main Street Promenade to experience the rejuvenation of the interior space. New arrivals featuring the latest styles and trends enhance the changes in decor, too.
The LOFT in the Main Street Promenade is located at 55 S. Main St. in downtown Naperville.
ALERT! Beware of scammers
Beware of phone, e-mail and Internet scams. Never, never give your password, credit card number or social security number to an unknown caller over the telephone or via e-mail. No matter how convincing a professional scammer might seem, never give any personal information to someone you don’t know at any time.
Reports of scammers with official-sounding “Naperville” business names are growing. To be safe, say “NO!” to all solicitors.
In addition, the Naperville Fire Department is mindful that a company calling itself Naperville Fire Safety LLC has been soliciting fire safety services. The company is not affiliated with the NPD or the city.
If an individual calls or comes to your door from any company attempting to represent the NPD or the city, contact (630) 420-6142.
Center for Lifelong Learning offers classes for adult learners
Benedictine University’s Center for Lifelong Learning offers adult noncredit classes, with no papers, tests, or grades, for adult learners age 50 plus at the Moser Center in Naperville, 1832 Centre Point Circle Ste. 102, just off Diehl Rd.
Most classes meet for 90 minutes, once per week for four weeks. The average cost is $40/total. For more information, visit www.ben.edu/CLL or call (630) 829-1384.
Rt. 59 construction continues
Closure of Argyll Lane access from Route 59 has been postponed as of Sept. 27. Contractors are expected to close the access permanently, most likely sometime in October. The access, which is located on the west side of Rt. 59 in the southbound direction, is a planned closure as part of the expansion project.
Work began Sept. 23 with contractors removing the median in the south portion of the Rt. 59 Expansion project from North Aurora Rd. to Aurora Ave./New York St. During the next few weeks the contractors will be working overnight within this section of the project to remove the median and will replace it with temporary concrete during the day. Lane closures will be required to accommodate this work. Motorists are encouraged to allow more time for traveling in the area.
Work on the pump station located just south of the BNSF Railroad will also continue and will result in regular southbound outside lane closures beginning in October once all temporary median work has been completed in the south portion of the corridor.
In addition, contractors will continue to replace existing traffic signals with temporary signals and utility relocations are ongoing throughout the area. The expansion project will include reconstruction and widening of Rt. 59 from Ferry Rd. to Aurora Ave./New York St. as well as improvements to the major intersections within that 3-mile corridor, including Diehl Rd., North Aurora Rd. and Aurora Ave./New York St. In addition, an innovative diverging diamond configuration will be implemented at the Rt. 59 interchange with I-88 that will enhance traffic flow on and off I-88. Construction is expected to be complete in the fall of 2015.
For up-to-the-minute updates, visit www.naperville.il.us/route59expansion.aspx.
German language church service
Church services in the German language will be held at St. John United Church of Christ, 1190 Olesen Drive in Naperville, at 11:30AM on Sun., Oct. 6.
The services will be led by the Reverend Egon Gerdes, and all are welcome to attend. Services are held on the first Sunday of each month and will continue on Nov. 3 and Dec. 1.
For more information, call (630) 355-5208.
Visit Veterans, play Bingo
Every month from September to June on the second Tuesday, a motorcoach departs at 6:30PM from the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 and American Legion Post 43, 908 W. Jackson Ave. with folks eager to spread good cheer to veterans receiving treatment at Hines VA Hospital in Maywood.
The public is welcome to help fill the motorcoach again on Tues., Oct. 8.
For more information about visiting Hines V.A. Hospital, call organizer John Shaw at (630) 961-3479, Mike Barbour at (630) 240-1645 or Jan Barbour at (630) 247-9007.
Serendipity Shop seeks donations year-round
The Serendipity Resale Shop is a volunteer-run shop, located at 12 W. Jefferson Ave. in downtown Naperville.
Donations of clean, gently-used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing of all sizes are welcome. Donors are asked not to include items that are stained or torn. The resale shop is in need of linens and home decorating items, such as lamps, dishes and clocks as well as household items, jewelry and collectibles.
Donations may be dropped off anytime during regular hours. For information, call Serendipity at (630) 357-3610.
Firefighters to be honored at Valor Awards
The Hundred Club of DuPage County will honor Naperville Firefighters/Paramedics Charles Gros, Thomas Bradtke and Chad Langellier during the organization’s annual meeting and Valor Awards Banquet. The event will take place at 6:30PM on Wed., Oct. 30, at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville, 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle.
Gros, Bradtke and Langellier were selected from their peers and the DuPage County Fire Chiefs Association to receive this Award of Valor, which is a life-long honor for firefighters and members of the law enforcement community. The trio is being recognized for their work while responding to a victim trapped in a silo at a Naperville concrete construction company in February 2012.
“All of our firefighter/paramedics in Naperville are second to none,” Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis said. “The bravery, compassion and professionalism these three men showed last year in a difficult situation is a testament to the caliber of employee that we have in Naperville’s public safety sector.”
The entire community is invited to share in the awards banquet; tickets, sponsorships and donations are available by contacting (630) 375-7622, visiting www.hundredclubofdupage.org.
ESLP offers free GED and career training
The Early School Leaver Program (ESLP) is a unique program offering free GED preparation, workplace skill-building, and specific career training for DuPage residents aged 17-21. The Early School Leaver program is funded by the Workforce Development Division of DuPage County (Workforce Investment Act). For more information or to register, call (630) 691-7577.
Halloween at Oswald’s
Oswald’s Pharmacy in Naperville Plaza is prepared to fill all your Halloween needs—greeting cards, candy, decorations and more.
Plus, they’re revving up for the Family Fall Festival, complete with hayrides, from 11AM-3PM on Sat., Oct. 26, throughout Naperville Plaza.
Blood, Sweat & Tears will perform Oct. 19 at North Central College
Blood, Sweat & Tears performs its blend of classic rock and jazz Oct. 19 at North Central College.
The performance begins at 8PM Sat., Oct. 19, in North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E.Benton Ave.
Tickets are $45, $35 and $30; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Oktoberfest returns to Naper Settlement
Naper Settlement’s fifth annual Oktoberfest celebrates Naperville’s German roots under the tent at 523 S. Webster St. from 5-10PM Fri., Oct. 4 and from noon to 10PM Sat., Oct. 5.
For more information, visit napersettlement.com or call (630) 420-6010.
Indian Prairie Educational Foundation names executive director
The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation named Susan Rasmus as its first executive director. As an active volunteer in the community, Rasmus has dedicated extensive time and energy to organizations both within and outside of the school district.
The Foundation was created in 1988 to complement and enhance the educational opportunities provided to students in District 204. Through donations, the Foundation supports the development of program enrichments and services not normally financed with tax dollars. A vital part of the Indian Prairie community, the IPEF has provided more than $3 million in “educational extras” since its creation. These “extras” are making the difference between a very good school system and an excellent one.
Family Shelter Service welcomes new Director
Family Shelter Service has announced that Judie Caribeaux has been selected as the agency’s new Executive Director. Caribeaux will replace Karen Hurley Kuchar who is stepping down after 16 years with the 37-year-old agency. Caribeaux will be taking on the new position effective Nov. 4.
With one emergency shelter and two intermediate shelters, Family Shelter Service provides clients with the opportunity to bring themselves and their children to safety, connect with community resources and begin to address the impact that the violence has had on themselves and their children.
For more info, visit www.familyshelterservice.org.
