Above / OK. Look on the bright side. Thanks to PN’s digital photo collection, we can share a view of the Centennial Beach in Centennial Park when the sun was shining on February 15, 2015!
This month Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday is Feb. 9 and Jaycees Beads for Bids is Feb. 19) celebrations, the 360 Youth Services first Chocolate Walk (Feb. 13) and the North Central College International Festival on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) will become memories.
And poll watchers will be ready at the Naperville Municipal Center for Primary Early Voting to begin on Feb. 29.
Meanwhile, brighten days when sun is in short supply with upcoming happenings in Naperville, Illinois.
Again, congratulations to Kate Schultz for winning PN’s 2016 Naper Trivia by earning 3,997,344 points. The top 30 unique scores with first and last entries are announced in the February issue of PN, now being distributed. Pick up your copy today at a high traffic location near you!
Thanks to all for taking the challenge!
Link to Events & Latest News
Discover opportunities for shopping, dining, fundraising and sporting events from all points N.E.W.S. featured in PN’s Event Guide where readers are welcome to post their events.
And read other “Latest News” you might have missed on this website where stories are saved in our archive up in the cloud to keep readers connected to this thriving community.
Enjoy peaceful walks in Central Park, throughout the Naperville Historic District and the campus of North Central College and all along the Riverwalk, too, as the days grow longer.
News reports, especially during the dreary winter months, continue to tout the relaxing benefits of spending time in the great outdoors especially when the sun shines. We are grateful our city is plentiful with parks and sidewalks.
Watch your step!
Thanks to all homeowners for keeping their sidewalks shoveled with it snows, to the Department of Public Works for keeping the streets plowed, and to the Naperville Park District for clearing the paths along the Riverwalk, etc.
Bundle up and watch your step! Water still settles in unsuspecting places on sidewalks and can ice up quickly. We’re always mindful of slip-falls during freeze-thaws.
Discover winter sales in downtown Naperville
Venture to downtown Naperville, a happening place chock full of winter sale bargains and many reasons to window shop and go inside, too.
The delicious hot chocolate gelato at Frost along Van Buren Avenue is highly recommended.
From the Main Street Promenade to Washington Corners, Dean’s Fine Clothing to Anderson’s Bookshop and all points in between, find plenty of reasons to shop, have books signed, dine and be entertained by all the new development in the city’s central business district.
Chocolate Walk
And set aside noon to 5PM Sat., Feb. 13, for the inaugural Chocolate Walk, a special benefit for 360 Youth Services hosted by the Downtown Naperville Alliance, with the sweet smell of chocolate provided by DeEtta’s Bakery, Le Chocolate, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Small Cakes, etc., at some 25 stops in downtown Naperville.
International Festival
Plus, North Central College hosts its 20th annual International Festival from noon to 4PM Sun., Feb. 14, in the College’s Gregory Arena at Merner Field House, 450 S. Brainard St. All are invited to explore the diverse cultures from around the world and in our communities. Tickets are $6 at the door or $5 in advance. All proceeds benefit the International Scholarship fund to support international students coming to North Central College and North Central students who study abroad.
Naperville Plaza
Plan ahead for Valentine’s Day with novelty gifts, greeting cards, chocolate candies and all the wrappings at Oswald’s Pharmacy where there’s a convenient U.S. Post Office location in Naperville Plaza. In addition, Oswald’s recently added a new Medical Equipment Showroom with all kinds of items to keep folks of all ages moving. Oswald’s new showroom also has the largest selection of lift chairs and other devices to give a little lift.
Also stop by Casey’s Foods where you’ll find all the meats are a cut above all others and a gourmet deli offers delicious items good for the heart ready to go. Check out the great ideas for Super Bowl parties, too.
Spend your money where your heart and home are! Think and shop locally. Recirculate dollars into the local economy whenever possible. Remember many local businesses offer online services and home delivery.
And look for other independents displaying the bright red IndieBound Naperville sign in Naperville Plaza such as First Community Financial Bank where they recently celebrated their first $1 billion in assets! First Community also is the presenting sponsor for the first Chocolate Walk in downtown Naperville.
CityGate Centre
CityGate Centre
When you head to the Hotel Arista, CityGate Grille, Sugar Toad or Tap In Pub & Carvery at CityGate Centre or a new experience at Top Golf on Naperville’s northwest side, be mindful of the new traffic configuration at I-88 and Route 59 that may create a little confusion for first-time users.
As always, drive with caution according to weather conditions and observe the speed limit. The innovative diverging diamond interchange, now open, is expected to enhance traffic flow on and off I-88.
(The first diverging diamond interchange opened to traffic in the state of Illinois on I-57 at Marion on August 12, 2015. Diverging diamond interchanges are now operational in 18 states across the nation, with plans to construct them in six other states.)
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Heaven on Seven Feb. 9 and at Jaycees Bids for Beads on Feb. 19
Celebrate the charm of New Orleans Mardi Gras at Heaven on Seven every day for lunch or dinner or gumbo, but all day on Feb. 9 in downtown Naperville. Now set for the fun and frolic on Fat Tuesday, visit Heaven on Seven and get a kick from delicious tastes and hurricanes with all that flavor from down on the bayou. Live music, too!
Then follow up on Fri., Feb. 19, when the Naperville Jaycees will host their annual Mardi Gras fundraiser, Bids for Beads. This year’s event returns to the White Eagle Golf Club for an evening of green, gold and purple beads and all that jazz for folks 21 and older.
Save the dates! Naperville Restaurant Week returns Feb. 15-29
Recently Meson Sabika began celebrating its 25th anniversary year as the city’s Spanish tapas restaurant in the old Willoway mansion.
Decked out in style, historic Meson Sabika and the Pavilion at Meson Sabika, located at 1025 Aurora Ave., offer a variety of spaces for special seasonal parties, showers, receptions, anniversaries and a fun time on any day of the week. Find plenty of parking, too.
Plus, couples will find a quiet little table in a romantic setting for Valentine’s Day.
Watch for special events to be announced throughout the year, including special menus during Naperville Restaurant Week.
During the third annual Naperville Restaurant Week, many special menus are sure to entice diners to sample something new at participating eateries from Catch 35 to Hugo’s Frog Bar to Heaven on Seven to CityGate Grille to…
Catch 35 also will feature special menus every Friday during Lent. Catch 35 is located at Washington and Van Buren, just steps from the Van Buren Parking Deck.
Catch 35 also is a fine place for sweethearts to enjoy Valentine’s Day.
Are you prepared for local Primary Election on March 15?
PN recently added its 2016 Primary Election Voters Guide featuring candidates running in the Primary Election on March 15, 2016, who want to serve Naperville in Washington, Springfield, DuPage County and Will County.
Early voting runs Feb. 29-March 14.
Be prepared for some previously announced candidates to suspend their bids for POTUS. They may still appear on the ballot, but your vote won’t count if you vote for them. Our Voters Guide aims to keep readers up to date.
Have you read the latest about the Independent Map Amendment?
According to this week’s news reports, organizers and supporters petitioning to put redrawing the Illinois District Maps question on the General Election Ballot, Nov. 8, 2016, are on their way to having the signatures they need.
Visit Independent Map Amendment to check their progress as they aim to create a nonpartisan 11-member board and “a system where the voters choose their representatives instead of the representatives choosing their voters.”
State of the City Address will be in April 2016
FYI: In response to inquiries in recent weeks, note that the State of the City Address presented by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, usually held in late January, has been moved to Mon., April 25, 2016. To accommodate the large audience, the event will take place at the Embassy Suites. The State of the City Address will be held as Mayor Steve Chirico wraps up his first year in that office.
—PN
City Notes courtesy of the City of Naperville — Updated Feb. 3, 2016 — Photos by PN
Starts February 3, New thru April 6
FREE TAX FILING ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS. Volunteer tax preparers in the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will provide free tax filing assistance to seniors by appointment only. Appointments are available at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave., on Wednesdays now through April 6. Membership in AARP is not required. To schedule an appointment, call the Naperville Park District at (630) 848-3613.
New thru February 5
NNHS BLACK HISTORY MONTH SHOWCASE. Join Naperville North High School for “An Evening of Exceptional Contributors” at the annual Black History Month Showcase on Friday, February 5 at 7 p.m. at Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill St. The event takes the audience on a walk through time from the Emancipation Proclamation to The Civil Rights Movement to today. For more information or to buy tickets, emailnnhssuccess1516@gmail.com.
New thru February 5
CHAMBER MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY. DuPage Symphony Orchestra will present a free, fun-filled evening of chamber music that will focus on brass quintet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, February 5 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru February 6
FREE MOVIE @THE LIBRARY. Come see “The Intern” starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 6 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, visitwww.naperville-lib.org.
New thru February 8
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE. The January Naperville Sports Weekly “Play of the Month” competition is open. Eight local athletes from Benet, Naperville North, Neuqua Valley and Waubonsie Valley have made eligible plays in basketball, gymnastics, hockey and bowling. Vote at www.nctv17.com/play-of-the-month-poll. One vote per device. The winner will be announced on Monday, February 8.
New thru February 9
COLORING FOR RELAXATION. Come relax and refresh by coloring together. Enjoy a cup of tea, listen to music and chat while coloring printed designs with various coloring media from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9 at 95thStreet Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru February 9
FACEBOOK AND TWITTER BASICS. Learn the basics of Facebook and Twitter; sign up for an online account; and discover how to post, find online friends and create a timeline during this workshop from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9 at 95th Street Library’s Idea Lab, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru February 10
ADULT SPELLING BEE. During this Wednesday Night Meetup, adults in their 20s and 30s can test their spelling skills in the library’s adult spelling bee. Those who don’t want to participate in the spelling bee can play board games that came out in the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s and early 2000s. After-school snacks will be provided during this program, which will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru February 12
TURNING POINTE FIRST LOOK RECEPTION. Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is again proud to be one of the 18 Chicagoland non-profit organizations chosen to participate in and benefit from the CATA Chicago Auto Show’s First Look for Charity. Join them for the Turning Pointe First Look Reception at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 12 at McCormick Place, King Drive at 23rd Street in Chicago. For more information, visit www.turningpointeautismfoundation.org.
New thru February 13
COOKIE WALK AND SPECIALTY BAKE SALE. Support area homeless animals and those organizations working to alleviate animal suffering and abuse by stopping by the Saturday, February 13 “Sweets from the Heart” Cookie Walk & Specialty Bake Sale. Participants are able to create their own selection of tasty Valentine’s themed cookies, fudge, candies and even wholesome dog treats from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fifth Avenue Station, 200 E. Fifth Ave. For more information, contact Sandy Boston at (847) 852-0895 or sandyhollyboston@yahoo.com.
New thru February 20
PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Join Boy Scout Troop 505 for an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 20 at Knox Presbyterian Church, 1104 Catalpa Lane.
New thru February 24
NEW TV GAME SHOW. NCTV17 invites you to join Danielle Tufano from 95.9 The River as she hosts the pilot episode of an exciting new TV game show. Game On! will feature two teams of four players of Naperville Notables competing in a series of hilarious party games. You can be part of the live audience on Thursday, February 25 when these two teams compete for the Game On! trophy. Tickets are available at www.nctv17.com/product/game-on-ticket.
New thru February 25
GROWING A FRUIT TREE GUILD. Discover how to effectively use companion planting around fruit trees to minimize maintenance in a 7 to 9 p.m. class at The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Road, on Thursday, February 25. For more information, visit www.theresiliencyinstitute.net.
New thru February 27
GROW PERENNIALS FROM SEEDS. Volunteer to grow perennials for The Resiliency Institute’s Ferry Forest Garden Growing Food Security project. Staff will teach you how from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, February 27 at The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Road. Supplies will be provided. For more information, visit www.theresiliencyinstitute.net.
New thru February 27
“THE FIRST CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC.” North Central College presents the Chicago Jazz Orchestra for its performance of Duke Ellington’s “The First Concert of Sacred Music” on Saturday, February 27. The performance begins at 8 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For more information or for tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/show.
New thru February 28
HISTORY SPEAKS LECTURE SERIES: FINDING SYBIL DUNBAR. Learn about the quest for elusive historical information about and the final resting place of Sybil Dunbar, Naperville’s first known African-American female resident, during a presentation of the History Speaks Lecture Series from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 28 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Special guest Dr. Sybil Dunbar, former professor at North Central College and a published poet, will read from her work. For more information, call (630) 420-6010.
New thru March 2
MAPLE SYRUP SEASON. Find out where maple syrup comes from, how it’s made and, most importantly, how good it tastes at this Naperville Park District Eco-Explorers program from 1 to 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2. This course will be held at the Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road. For more information, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
New thru March 2
NOURISH THROUGH THE SEASONS SEMINAR. Discover how to nourish your body and mind in rhythm with the seasons’ cycles. Nourish Through the Seasons will be presented on from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2 at The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Road. Supplies will be provided. For more information, visit www.theresiliencyinstitute.net.
Good thru February 4
HIDDEN “HARRY POTTER.” In conjunction with “Harry Potter” Book Night on Thursday, February 4, the library will present the program Hidden “Harry Potter,” which will give a thrilling insider’s peek at one of the most treasured film series of all time. This presentation will uncover themes of kindness and heroism with inspiring messages for Muggles. Adults as well as children ages 10 and older are welcome to attend the program, which will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 4 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. In addition, the library also will celebrate “Harry Potter” Book through Friday, February 5 at all three libraries. For more information, visitwww.naperville-lib.org.
Good thru February 4
“HANSEL & GRETEL MEET THE SWAMP WITCH.” AlphaBet Soup Productions presents “Hansel & Gretel Meet the Swamp Witch” at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 4 in North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. For more information, visit www.absproductions.com.
Good thru February 4
YOUNG NAPERVILLE SINGERS. Young Naperville Singers presents “Diva Night” at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 4 in Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For more information visitwww.youngnapervillesingers.org.
Starts February 5, Good thru March 25
VFW ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH FRY. The public is invited to the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, 908 W. Jackson St., for an “All You Can Eat” Fish Fry from 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday from February 5 through March 25. The menu varies by week but typically includes two kinds of fish, chicken, salad, vegetables and dessert. The full menu is available at www.napervfw3873.org. For more information, call (630) 420-9820.
Good thru February 6
“STATE OF THE PARK DISTRICT.” The public is invited to attend the sixth annual “State of the Park District” address on Saturday, February 6. The 8:30 a.m. presentation will be preceded by a light breakfast and networking beginning at 8 a.m. in Community Hall at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave. For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru February 6
20TH ANNUAL GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA. North Central College presents the 28th annual Gospel Extravaganza at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 6 in Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Headlining the concert is Grammy, Stellar and Dove Award-nominated singer Anita Wilson with other gospel artists and area choirs. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Good thru February 7
SUPER SCOUT SUNDAY – HOME SCIENTIST. Become a kitchen chemist and learn to make homemade ice cream, mix and measure ingredients to make slime and explore chemical reactions and make film canisters into rockets and more during Super Scout Sunday – Home Scientist from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 7 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Open to Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts in second through fifth grades. For more information, call(630) 420-6010.
Good thru February 9
FINANCIAL INVESTING RESOURCES FOR WOMEN. The public is invited to “Princess or Pauper: What Women Really Need to Know About Financial Investing” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9 at Celebration Community Life Center, 919 S. Washington St. Topics covered will include what women need to know to start an investment/retirement plan, tips for selecting the right investment advisor and more. For more information, emailaauwnaperville@hotmail.com or visit http://naperville-ilaauw.net.
Good thru February 10
OUR VOICE FORUM: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. Join the Naperville Senior Task Force when its monthly speaker series continues on Wednesday, February 10 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Meeting Room B of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. February’s speakers will be Sabit Abbasi, Emergency Management Specialist with the DuPage County Department of Homeland Security, and Dan Nelson, Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Naperville. Refreshments will be served. Please register by calling (630) 848-3613 or send an email to seniortaskforce@naperville.il.us.
Good thru February 12
NIGHT TO SHINE. Specially-abled individuals over 16 years of age can participate in Night to Shine, a prom hosted by Big Life Community Church in partnership with Celebrate Differences, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, February 12 at Oswego East High School, 1525 Harvey Road in Oswego. Admission is free, but an RSVP is required. For more information, visit www.specialprom.com.
Good thru February 13
“CLASH OF THE SEQUINS” SHOW CHOIR INVITATIONAL. The Naperville North High School Show Choirs are hosting a one-of-a-kind competitive show choir experience on Saturday, February 13 at 9 a.m. at Naperville North High School, 899 Mill St. For more information, visit www.theclashcomp.com.
Good thru February 13
“AESOP’S FABLES.” Theatreworks USA presents “Aesop’s Fables,” a story of a young boy who finds himself in a world where Aesop’s famous fables come to life. Two performances, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., will be staged on Saturday, February 13 in Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Good thru February 13
CHOCOLATE WALK. Sure to satisfy any sweet tooth, Downtown Naperville’s inaugural Chocolate Walk benefiting 360 Youth Services will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 13. Attendees will receive a commemorative souvenir chocolate tin along with a map touring many Downtown Naperville shops and restaurants where you’ll experience chocolate tasty treats and chocolate surprises! For more information, visitwww.360youthservices.org.
Good thru February 14
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL. North Central College hosts its 20th annual International Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 14 in the College’s Gregory Arena at Merner Field House, 450 S. Brainard St. All are invited to explore the diverse cultures from around the world and in our communities. For more information, contact Rebecca Pugh at (630) 637-5132 or rjpugh@noctrl.edu.
Starts February 15, Good thru February 29
RESTAURANT WEEK. Leap into Naperville for the third annual Restaurant Week starting Monday, February 15 and continuing through Monday, February 29. Naperville Restaurant Week will showcase restaurants throughout Naperville. For more information, visit www.dinenaperville.com/RestaurantWeek.php.
Good thru February 15
SCHOOL’S OUT DAY CAMP – MESSY, MAD SCIENCE. Making a mess is generally frowned upon, but not during this School’s Out Day Camp – Messy, Mad Science. Scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, February 15 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., kids in first through fifth grades will be able to experiment with everything from slime to silly putty to gaseous compounds of foaming, fizzing and bubbling explosions! For more information, call(630) 420-6010.
Good thru February 16
TASTE THE TREES – WINTER EDIBLE WILD PLANTS. Learn to identify about 70 of the 100 edible trees in our area using bud, leaves, branching pattern, bark and fruits in this series on Tuesdays through February 16. Learn what part of the plant/tree to harvest, when to harvest it and how to prepare it. Classes will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Road. For more information, visit www.theresiliencyinstitute.net.
Good thru February 17
CLIMATE DISRUPTION DISCUSSION. The League of Women Voters of Naperville invites the public to the lower level meeting rooms of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., on Wednesday, February 17 at 7 p.m. for a different perspective on climate control. Mr. Douglas Sisterson of Argonne National Laboratory will lead the discussion titled “Climate Disruption: Evidence Based Science of What You Should Know.” For more information, visitwww.facebook.com/LWVofNaperville.
Good thru February 18
FREE LECTURE. North Central College hosts a free lecture titled “Women as Powerful Consumers in Middle East and North Africa” by Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Maha Mourad from the American University in Cairo. She will speak at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 18 in Smith Hall at Old Main, 30 N. Brainard St. For more information, contact Rebecca Pugh at rjpugh@noctrl.edu.
Starts February 20, Good thru February 21
FEED THE NEED! ILLINOIS. North Central College will host Feed the Need! Illinois, a coalition of Naperville area churches, congregations and civic organizations that are working together to sponsor the fifth annual, two-day Feed My Starving Children MobilePack. With a goal of 5,000 volunteers packing 1 million meals, volunteers can sign up for two-hour shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday, February 20 and between noon and 8 p.m. on Sunday, February 21, in North Central College’s Residence Hall/Recreation Center, 440 S. Brainard St. To learn more and to register, visit www.feedtheneedillinois.org.
Good thru February 20
EDIBLE WILD PLANTS CERTIFICATE COURSE. Learn to eat off the beaten path with the Edible Wild Plants Certificate course offered by The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Road. This course will equip you with the skills necessary to begin foraging or expand your landscape to include edible species. It is taught from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on one Saturday per month for 10 months beginning on Saturday, February 20. For more information, visitwww.theresiliencyinstitute.net.
GENERAL INFORMATION
NAPER NOTIFY. Naper Notify provides emergency and quality-of-life information via phone call, text message, email or smart phone app. For more information and to sign up, visit www.napernotify.com.
SMART911. When you make an emergency call from a registered phone, Smart911 displays your profile on the 9-1-1 call taker’s screen. To register, visit www.naperville.il.us/smart911.aspx.
POWER OUTAGES. If you are experiencing a power outage, please report it 24 hours a day, seven days a week to Naperville City Dispatch by calling (630) 420-6187.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY. Household Hazardous Waste may be safely disposed of at the new drop-off facility located at 156 Fort Hill Drive. For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/hhw.aspx.
HOLIDAY GARBAGE COLLECTION. When residential garbage collection falls on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas, pickup will resume one day later for the remainder of the week.
NAPERVILLE SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM. The Naperville Search and Rescue Team helps locate persons who are missing and in distress. They also may assist with evidence recovery and help out at local festivals, such as Ribfest and Last Fling. For more information, contact Judy Cittadino at beyondthefinish@yahoo.com.
“CLUNKER” VEHICLE DONATIONS. The Naperville Fire Department is seeking donations of used and otherwise “clunker” vehicles. To donate, contact Ruthi Sommers at (630) 305-5900.
MUNICIPAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. The City of Naperville has shifts for its front desk reception volunteer position. If you are interested, contact bradleyj@naperville.il.us to obtain an application.
ONLINE LIBRARY NEWSLETTER. Patrons can subscribe to the Naperville Public Library’s monthly newsletter to receive up-to-date library news by visiting http://bit.ly/nplnewsletter.
RECYCLE MY FRIDGE. Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) customers can recycle secondary refrigerators and receive a prepaid card. For more information, visit www.RecycleMyFridge.org.
FIRST AID AND CPR/AED TRAINING. The City is offering first aid, CPR and AED certification classes for residents and businesses. For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/cpraed.aspx.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT HOURS. The Finance Department is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MUNICIPAL MEETING SCHEDULE
Please note that all meeting locations listed below are rooms in the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., unless otherwise indicated.
Advisory Commission on Disabilities: Wednesday, February 3, 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room A
Planning and Zoning Commission: Wednesday, February 3, 7 p.m., Council Chambers
Foreign Fire Insurance Board: Thursday, February 4, 8 a.m., Meeting Room A
Liquor Commission: Thursday, February 4, 3 p.m., Council Chambers
City Council Workshop: Monday, February 8, 6 p.m., Council Chambers
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners: Tuesday, February 9, 4 p.m., Mayor’s Conference Room
Riverwalk Commission: Wednesday, February 10, 7:30 a.m., Lunch Room
Sister Cities Commission: Wednesday, February 10, 7 p.m., Mayor’s Conference Room
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a public meeting should contact the Communications Department at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Communications Department can be reached in person at 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL, via telephone at (630) 420-6707 or (630) 305-5205 (TDD) or via e-mail at info@naperville.il.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting participation.
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