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4:44 Rotary Club of Naperville Downtown Meeting / Wednesdays, 4:44PM / The Rotary Club of Naperville Downtown meet Wednesdays, except on Wednesdays before major holidays, at the Frog Pond at Hugo’s Frog Bar and Fish House located at 55. S. Main St. in downtown Naperville within Main Street Promenade. Meetings start at 4:44 and usually last an hour. Visitors are welcome. For more info, visit www.rcndowntown.com.
Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise Meeting / Fridays, 7AM / The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise meets most Fridays at the Naperville Country Club, 25W570 Chicago Ave.
Rotary Club of Naperville Meeting / Thursdays, 12:15PM / The Rotary Club of Naperville meets weekly on at Meson Sabika, 1025 Aurora Ave. For more info, visit www.napervillerotary.com.
Naperville Noon Lions Luncheon / Tuesdays, 12:15PM / The Naperville Noon Lions Club invites you to attend its weekly luncheon meeting. The meeting starts at 12:15PM and is held at Braconi’s Italian Restaurant located at 796 Royal St. George Dr. in Naperville. The Club meets every Tuesday (except the fifth Tuesday of a month). The Club is comprised of local men and women, who want to make a difference in our community. Future members will learn how funds are raised and how essential services are provided in the areas of vision, hearing and support of the community. For more info, visit www.napervillenoonlions.org or call (630) 364-3922.
Casey’s Foods fires up the grill on Saturdays and Sundays / 11AM – 2PM / Casey’s Foods located at Naperville Plaza will be firing up its grill every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM to 2PM through October, weather permitting. Choose from a variety of options, including burgers, brats, tacos or the weekly special. Add a dollar and get chips and a drink. It’s great food, at a good price, in a fun atmosphere!
5th Ave. Station Farmer’s Market / Saturdays, 7AM to noon / Local farmers sell fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods and other produce in an open-air market at the Fifth Avenue Station parking lot, 200 E. 5th Ave., from 7AM to noon every Saturday from June through October. For more info, call (630) 369-5638.
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Little Shop of Horrors / 7PM / Naperville North High School presents the musical Little Shop of Horrors at 7PM on Friday, Oct. 2; at 2PM and 7PM on Saturday, Oct. 3; and at 2PM on Sunday, Oct. 4. The performances will be held at the North Performing Arts Center, 899 N. Mill St. For more information or tickets, visit www.naperville203.tix.com.
Ghost Stories in the Park / 7PM / The Naperville Park District and Summer Place Theatre present “Ghost Stories in the Park … In the Dark!” at 7PM on Friday, Oct. 2 and 9 and Sunday, Oct. 4 and 11 as well as at 6 and 8PM on Saturday, Oct. 3 and 10 at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Sindt Ct. These performances are designed for those ages 5 and older. For more info, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
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Public Safey Open House / 10AM – 3PM / The Naperville Police and Fire Departments invite all residents to the Public Safety Open House at Naperville’s Public Safety Campus, 1380 Aurora Ave. The event will feature demonstrations, tactical exercises, K-9 demonstrations, public safety vehicles and apparatus, trainings and the Firefighter and Police Gear Fashion Show. For more information, visitwww.naperville.il.us/psoh.aspx or email Julie Smith at smithju@naperville.il.us or Soraya McLaughlin at mclaughlins@naperville.il.us.
Oswald’s Pharmacy 140th Birthday / 9AM – 6PM / Visit Oswald’s Pharmacy at Naperville Plaza for their 140th Birthday! There will be specials on both sides of the store, refreshments snacks, demonstrations, samples and fun for everyone. There will be plenty of raffles and prize drawings. The first two hundred customers on Saturday, Oct. 3 will receive a special Ozzies Goody bag.
Singing for Seniors / 3PM / Featuring the Napervile Men’s Glee Club, the Naperville Summer Place Singers, and InVox of Chicago; the concert will take place at Community Christian Church, (Yellow Box) 1635 Emerson Lane. Admission is free and transportationis available for Naperville residents in need. Reserve tickets at www.singingforseniors.org or call (630) 343-9818.
Charlotte and Gwenyth Gray Foundation Benefit / 6:30PM / Four-year-old Charlotte and two-year-old Gwenyth Gray were recently diagnosed with Batten disease. The Foundation was established to fund important medical research that hopefully will lead to a cure for this terrible disease. The Oct. 3 benefit, with celebrity hosts Giuliana and Bill Rancic, features a cocktail reception, dinner, entertainment and live auction, It will be held at the Embassy Suites Naperville, 1813 Abriter Court. RSVP by Sept. 25 by email at napercurebatten@gmail.com or by calling (630) 369-9070. Tickets are $150 and may be purchased online at curebatten.ejoinme.org/naperville. For more info visit www.curebatten.org.
Take Back the Night / 4PM / Take Back the Night provides a voice to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, from 4 to 7PM in Central Park, 4 E. Benton Ave. The event will include a keynote speech by Erin’s Law founder Erin Merryn. For more info, visit www.facebook.com/events/833859796728589.
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Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club Welcome Coffee / 10:30AM / New and established residents are welcome to attend the Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club’s Welcome Coffee at 10:30AM on Monday, Oct. 5 at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. For more info, contact Sue at (630) 904-5629 or visit www.napervillenewcomersandneighborsclub.com.
Naperville Community Garden Club Meeting / 7PM / The October meeting of the Naperville Community Garden Club will be at 7PM on Monday Oct. 5. The meeting will be held at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Lane. The presentation will be on creating flavored vinegars to your personalized taste at a fraction of the cost of purchasing them. Check out our website www.napervillecommunitygardeners.org. The meeting is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
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Chris Herren at NCHS / 7PM / Naperville Central High School welcomes former NBA player Chris Herren to a free community event at 7PM on Tuesday, Oct. 6 in the NCHS main gym, 440 Aurora Ave., where Herren will share his story of overcoming drug addiction and finding healthy, real-life strategies for handling the pressures faced by today’s teenagers. Parents are encouraged to attend with their teenaged children. For more information, visit www.theherrenproject.org.
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KidsMatter Youth and Family Volunteer Fair / 5:30 – 7:30PM /Students in grades 6 through 12 can discover service opportunities that match their interests, career goals and schedules at the KidsMatter Youth and Family Volunteer Fair from 5:30 to 7:30PM on Thursday, October 8 at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. For more information, contact Bridget Hatch at (630) 995-0275 or visit www.kidsmatter2us.org.
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Lions Candy Day Fundraiser / All Day /For over 40 years, Lions Clubs raise funding for the 13 programs and services that the Lions of Illinois Foundation provides to communities throughout Illinois. On October 9 and 10, Lions Club members and volunteers will be visible on the streets of Naperville. Stop by and say ‘hi’ to your local Lion Club member. Any donation made, whether big or small, is greatly appreciated. As a thank you, you will receive a roll of Lions candy mints. All donations are used to help the visually and hearing impaired.
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Pumpkin PALOOZA / 9AM / Celebrate pumpkins and fall fun with giant pumpkins, pumpkin crafts, face painting, hayrides, pumpkin games, pumpkin treats and more at The Growing Place, 2000 Montgomery Rd. in Aurora. $10-15 per activity.
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Family Hayrides / Times Vary / Round up the family and take a hayride in the crisp autumn air through Seager Park, 1163 Plank Rd., on Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 18. Each child and adult attending must register except for children younger than three who may ride for free. For more info, visit www.napervilleparks.org.
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Columbus Day
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Naperville Area CROP Hunger Walk / 1PM / All ages invited to attend this Family Friendly 5K Walk at Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E. Gartner Rd. The CROP Hunger Walk is held annually and raises funds to support local and global efforts to alleviate Hunger. For more info, visit www.napervillecropwalk.org.
Soup’s On Rotary / 11:30AM – 3:30PM / Enjoy the best of Naperville restaurants and entertainment by local students at the Rotary Club of Naperville Soup’s On! The afternoon dedicated to heightening awareness and raising funds to help prevent hunger and homelessness will be held from 11:30AM to 3:30PM on Sunday, Oct. 18 at Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Ave. For more info, visit www.soupsonrotary.com.
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National Nut Day
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Family Shelter Service 10K/5K Run-Walk: Be A Hero For Hope / 8:15AM / The 10K/5K Run-Walk will feature cash awards, medals, food and music, as well as stories of triumph and victory from those who have overcome the devastating consequences of domestic violence. It begins at 8:15AM on Sun., Oct. 25, at Downers Grove North High School, 4436 Main St. in Downers Grove. “Be a Hero for Hope” offers a professionally timed USTF- and CARA-certified course. To register, visit www.familyshelterservice.org.
Naperville Woman’s Club Fashion Show / 11:30AM / This year’s show is $50/person and will be held at the Lisle-Naperville Hilton, 3003 Corporate W Dr. in Lisle. Take your chances on some gorgeous raffle and auction items, check out the ‘wine grab’, shop in our Sweet Shop and oh yes, see a great fashion show. Funds raised go to DuPage Senior Citizens Council and other NWC projects Tickets are on sale now at www.napervillewomansclub.org.
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Spooktacular Concert / 4:30PM / Spooktacular! It’s Musical! It’s Magical! Enjoy a thoroughly delightful, pleasantly frightful concert for the whole family.The Neuqua Valley Symphony Orchestra and Wildcat Fiddlers will perform at the Neuqua Valley High School Auditorium, 2360 95th St. There will be plenty to surprises and antics to tickle your funny bone. Be sure to wear your Halloween Costume! There concert is free.
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Halloween
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