Friday, Oct. 3
Week 6 High School Football
Week 6 features the Crosstown Classic between Naperville North and Central at North Central College. Visit www.sports.positivelynaperville.com for previews, scores and highlights on all the action.
Oktoberfest – 5PM | $10-$15
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
Enjoy traditional German music, beer and cuisine with family-friendly activities on Saturday afternoon. Hours are from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 and from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. Advance tickets are $10 adults, $5 youth (4-12); at the gate, tickets are $15 adults, $10 youth (4-12). Free admission for members and children under 4.
Saturday, Oct. 4
Naperville Farmers’ Market – 7AM to noon
Fifth Avenue Station – 200 E. Fifth Ave., Naperville, IL 60540
Beginning the first Saturday in June through the last Saturday in October, the Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 7AM to noon at the Fifth Avenue Station parking lot.
Beebe Elementary Toy Resale – 8AM
Beebe Elementary School – 110 East 11th Street Naperville, IL 60563
Beebe Elementary School Toy Resale Fundraiser. 100+ families selling gently used toys with proceeds going to benefit the Beebe Home and School. Half price starts at 11:30AM. Please note that there are no children allowed at the sale.
Operation Snowball Naperville Walk – 9AM | $20
Naperville Riverwalk Grand Pavilion – 500 Jackson St. Naperville, IL 60540
Operation Snowball, an award-winning leadership program empowering youth to lead drug-free lives is holding a celebration walk in Naperville on Saturday, October 4. The walk will start at the Grand Pavilion and the event day registration begins at 9 a.m. The walk will begin at 10 a.m. Registration for this event is $20 for adults and ages 10-17 are $15. Under age 10 are free. Operation Snowball, Inc., with more than 70 community and school-based Snowball chapters across the country, is a substance abuse prevention program focusing on leadership development empowering youth to lead healthy drug-free lives. For more information, contact Mary Jo Davies, mdavies@iadda.org or 800.252.6301 extension 18.
Oktoberfest – Noon to 10PM | $10-$15
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
Enjoy traditional German music, beer and cuisine with family-friendly activities on Saturday afternoon. Advance tickets are $10 adults, $5 youth (4-12); at the gate, tickets are $15 adults, $10 youth (4-12). Free admission for members and children under 4.
Cardinal football – 6PM | $20
Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium – 455 S. Brainard St. Naperville, IL 60540
The North Central College Cardinals will play their first conference football game of the season vs. Millikin University at 6PM Saturday, Oct. 4, at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, 455 S. Brainard St. Tickets are $6/adults and free to students with a valid ID and to children ages 3 and under. For more information visit northcentralcardinals.com/football.
NNHS Class of 1994 Reunion – 6PM | $85
Cress Creek Country Club – 1215 Royal St. George Naperville, IL 60563
Join your classmates for an evening of good food and celebration at Cress Creek Country Club. Dinner stations and desserts will be included. Cash bar. Dress code will be dressy casual. Note that tickets are non-refundable once purchase and attendance will be limited due to limitations at the club. We hope to see all of you there. Questions can be directed to The Reunion Committee at NNHSClassof1994@yahoo.com. Paper Tickets printed from Eventbrite will be required on the evening of the event.
Sunday, Oct. 5
Casey’s Fires up the Grill – 11AM
Casey’s Foods – 124 W. Gartner Rd. Naperville, IL 60540
Lunch is served fresh off the grill each Saturday and Sunday from 11AM to 2PM at Casey’s Foods. Choose from a variety of options, including burgers, brats, tacos or our weekly special. Add a dollar and get chips and a drink. It’s great food, at a good price, in a fun atmosphere. www.caseysfoods.com.
German language church services – 11:30AM | Free
St. John United Church of Christ – 1190 Olesen Drive Naperville, IL 60540
Church services in the German language will be held at St. John United Church of Christ in Naperville at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 5. The service will be led by Pastor Dr. Egon Gerdes, and all are welcome to attend. St. John UCC is located at 1190 Olesen Drive. German services are held on the first Sunday of every month and will continue on November 2 and December 7. For more information, call 630-355-5208.
15th Annual Singing for Seniors Concert – 3PM | Free
The Compass Church – Southwest Corner of Hobson Road & Wehrli Naperville, IL 60540
Three Men and a Tenor, a pop comedy and vocal group, will perform a memorable 90-minute show designed for the 55-plus set. Open seating. No tickets needed in the spacious auditorium. Produced by Gary Leavenworth and friends.
Gavin Coyle Celebrate Life Concert – 3:30PM | Free
St. Raphael Catholic Church – 1215 Modaff Road Naperville, IL 60540
Gavin Coyle is an acclaimed recording artist, and a beloved performer. Gavin will sing popular favorites, Irish songs, and more. (gavincoyle.com) A free-will donation (tax-deductable) will be collected to benefit Waterleaf Women’s Center. Co-founder Kelly Gorsky will show a short video. Please come prepared to support this worthy cause (waterleafwc.org)
It’s Public Safety Month! Plan now to attend the family-friendly interactive Public Safety Open House 11AM-3PM Sat., Oct. 11, at the Naperville Public Safety Campus, Aurora Ave. at River Rd.
Look forward at PN’s Events Calendars
Check out PN’s Events Calendar for other events as well as to help plan next week and upcoming weekends. On the blue navigation bar atop the Events Calendar, find calendars specific to Runs & Walks, Charity Golf, Festivals & Traditions over the course of the year as well as this month’s Book Events hosted by Anderson’s, North Central College Performing Arts and happenings at Naper Settlement.
