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Things To Do Around Naperville Memorial Day Weekend: May 22-25, 2015

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Bill Kreger tends to his case of sausage.
Bill Kreger tends to his case of sausage.

Friday, May 22

Brats at Kreger’s – 9AM to 6PM
Kreger’s Brat and Sausage Haus – 605 N. Ellsworth Naperville, IL 60563
Purchase classic brats and specialty sausages for your Memorial Day Weekend BBQ at Kreger’s, a Naperville institution since 1893. Regular Hours: 9AM- 6PM Thursday & Friday/8AM-5PM Saturday.

Andrew Combs, Rachele Eve – 7PM | $0-$15. Free with NCC ID, $13 phone, $15 online & at door
The Union – Illinois – 129 W. Benton Ave Naperville, IL 60540
Andrew Combs is a songwriter, guitarist and singer from Texas who lives in Nashville. His debut album, Worried Man, was named one of American Songwriters Top 50 Albums of 2012. He has toured with Jason Isbell, Shovels & Rope, Caitlin Rose and Houndmouth. When it comes to singer-songwriters with lyrical skills, Andrew Combs is the real deal, writes Southern Living. The Nashville-dwelling, Dallas native is well on his way to becoming a preeminent voice in his genre.

Saturday, May 23

Operation Welcome You Home Wounded Warrior 5K – 8AM | $25-40
Settlers Park – 24000 W. Lockport St., Plainfield, IL 60544

The 4th Annual Operation Welcome You Home Wounded Warrior 5K will benefit local Wounded Warriors. Register at www.welcomeyouhome.org.

Landscaping 101: Creating a Butterfly Garden – 10AM
The Growing Place – 2000 Montgomery Rd Aurora, IL 60504
Make your yard a haven for butterflies and other pollinators. We’ll show you plants and best practices to attract them.

Centennial Beach Opens for 2015 Season – 11AM-8PM
Centennial Beach is located in Centennial Park along Jackson Avenue in downtown Naperville. The Beach will be open daily through August 17, followed by weekends only through Labor Day. Season Membership Passes are now on sale.

Casey’s Fires Up the Grill  – 11AM-2PM | Specials start at $5

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Casey’s Foods in Naperville Plaza  – Washington Street at Gartner Road.
Today’s grilling will be repeated every Saturday and Sunday with lunchtime favorites until next fall. Picnic tables provide seating under cover.  Casey’s also has a variety of specialty cakes for graduates in its bakery. Regular Store Hours: 8AM-8PM Monday-Friday, 8AM-7PM Saturday and 9AM-6PM Sunday. Casey’s is closed Memorial Day, May 24, and most holidays.

Sunday, May 24

School District 204 Commencement – All Day
Northern Illinois Convocation Center – 1525 West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115
Commencement ceremonies for Neuqua Valley (10AM), Metea Valley (2PM), and Waubonsie Valley (6PM) high schools in Indian Prairie Unit School District 204 will be held indoors on Sunday, May 24, at the Northern Illinois Convocation Center.

Monday, May 25

Naperville Memorial Day Parade – 10:30AM| Free
Downtown Naperville – Jackson Avenue & West Street Naperville, IL 60540
Parade proceeds east to Washington Street, north to Benton, east to the SS. Peter & Paul Church parking lot. Ceremony afterward at Central Park.

Memorial Day is more than just another holiday | By Terry Jelinek, Chairman of the 2015 Memorial Day Parade Committee

Please note that the Memorial Day Parade Committee is mindful of the forecast. For everybody’s safety, organizers will make the final decision regarding Naperville’s Memorial Day Parade by 9:30AM Monday. Pause and reflect with gratitude for ultimate sacrifices made in the name of freedom, good will and peace. Stay tuned. https://www.facebook.com/positivelynaperville01.

“The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace.” —Douglas MacArthur

And there’s more…

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 & WalksCharity Golf (Updated!), 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.

Remember also that the end of the school year is the time for spring concerts, spring musicals and other stage productions at local high schools, featuring some of the best talent in the suburbs.  Check arts calendars at Naperville Central, Naperville North, Waubonsie Valley, Neuqua Valley and Metea Valley high schools.

 

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