Friday
Healthy, Wealthy & Wise 2016 Senior Conference – 8:30AM – 12:30PM
Naperville Municipal Center – 400 S. Eagle Street Naperville, IL 60540
The City of Naperville and the Naperville-Lisle Townships Triad are pleased to present the Healthy, Wealthy & Wise 2016 conference for area senior citizens on Friday, September 16 from 8:30AM to 12:15PM at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. This informative and engaging conference is a free opportunity for independent living seniors to learn ways to enhance their quality of life from experts in various fields. Based on feedback from past conferences, event organizers have scheduled a line-up of engaging speakers, including Dr. Zaid Jabbar of Edward-Elmhurst Health discussing how to preserve health for longer, happier lives and Karre Parker of Arbor Financial Services to explain how to open the lines of communication regarding finances. Peggy Kinst from Ageless Grace will demonstrate simple cognitive and physical exercise seniors can do while sitting down, and Joe Perez of Microsoft will walk attendees through the use of social media, Skype and other applications as a way to connect the generations. In addition to the presentations, approximately 30 area organizations representing a variety of community senior services will showcase their products and offerings to attendees in the Lower Level Meeting Rooms of the Municipal Center. Prizes will be raffled at the end of the event. www.naperville-lisle-triad.org
Naperville Independent Film Festival – 7PM| Variety of Films
NIFF – www.naperfilmfest.org.
The 9th Annual Naperville Independent Film Festival (NIFF) is set to take place with daily screenings September 10-17 at Hollywood Palms Cinema, located at WestRidge Court, 352 Rte. 59; and September 18-23 at Smith Hall (Old Main), 30 No. Brainard, North Central College. Find complete details at www.naperfilmfest.org. See you at the movies!
Saturday
Run 4 Home – 8AM | $30
DuPagePads – 703 W Liberty Wheaton, IL 60187
Join DuPagePads in this 5K/10K Run, 5K Walk through the scenic streets of Wheaton. Meet back at DuPagePads Client Service Center where there will be music, food and prizes! Help take a step to end homelessness! For more information or to register today: www.padsrun.org or contact Kariann at KLazansky@dupagepads.org
Riverwalk Fine Art Fair – 10AM | Free
Downtown Naperville – Main Street and Jackson Avenue Naperville, IL 60540
The Riverwalk Fine Art Fair is held downtown at Main and Jackson and along Naperville’s Riverwalk in the center of a sophisticated, art-conscious community. The public is invited to experience an explosion of artwork from some of the country’s best artists. www.napervilleartleague.com.
Casey’s Fires Up the Grill – 11AM | Price varies with purchase.
Casey’s Foods – 124 W. Gartner Rd. Naperville, IL 60540
Caseys 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. Its great food, at a good price, in a fun atmosphere. Plus, it’s just around the bend from Oswald’s where kids will find school supplies and spirit wear.
Be My Neighbor Afternoon! / DuPage Children’s Museum – 2-5PM | FREE
DuPage Children’s Museum – 301 N. Washington Street Naperville, IL 60563
From 2-5PM on Sat., Sept. 17, 2016, visitors are welcome to join the Museum and community partners for a free afternoon of community connections. Enjoy playing old-fashioned games, storytelling, art activities, ringing the bell on the Naperville Trolley parked in front of DCM, giveaways, and more.
Naperville Independent Film Festival – 7PM| Variety of Films
NIFF – www.naperfilmfest.org.
The 9th Annual Naperville Independent Film Festival (NIFF) is set to take place with daily screenings September 10-17 at Hollywood Palms Cinema, located at WestRidge Court, 352 Rte. 59; and September 18-23 at Smith Hall (Old Main), 30 No. Brainard, North Central College. Find complete details at www.naperfilmfest.org. See you at the movies!
American Legion Monthly Social – 6PM| Advance reservation $14 per person
Judd Kendall VFW – 908 W. Jackson
The social season begins for the American Legion. Guests are welcome. Socials are held on the third Saturday in September, October, January, February, March and April. The dinners start with the social hour at 6PM; followed by dinner at 7PM; and an entertaining program afterward. (On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the dinner is combined dinner for both the American Legion Post 43 and the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873.) All dinners are open to non-members. Save the dates! For more info about all activities and programs for local veterans that welcome public support, visit the Naperville American Legion at www.naperlegion.org.
Sunday
Walk to End Alzheimer’s – 8AM | No registration fee for Walk, but we ask to make a donation in the fight against Alzheimers.
Benedetti Wehrli Stadium – 455 S. Brainard St Naperville, IL 60540
Join the Walk. Come out and have fun, while raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. When you participate in Walk, your fundraising dollars fuel our mission, and your participation in the event helps to change the level of Alzheimers awareness in your community. The Alzheimers Association provides free, easy-to-use tools and staff support to help participants reach their fundraising goal. Time: Registration at 8AM, Ceremony at 9:30AM, Walk at 10AM. Location: North Central College Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium 455 South Brainard Street Naperville, IL 60540. Contact: Mickey Peterson 815.272.2009 mpeterson@alz.org.
Annual Judd-A-Thon .1K at the VFW – 8AM | donation
Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873– 908 Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Judd-A-Thon between the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion and the Judd Kendall VFW / Picture this very short run via 2014 PN Post of Inaugural event. And remember the really big fun begins after the really brief run. Mike Barbour’s monthly column tells more.
Marching Redhawks Carwash – 9AM | donation for car(s) washed
Naperville Central High School – 440 Aurora Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
NCHS Bands and Band Boosters Association will hold a car wash fundraiser on Sept. 18 (9AM to 2PM) at Naperville Central High School. Students will be in the NCHS parking lot off of West St and Aurora Avenue. Donations and tips are graciously accepted. These students are working very hard preparing for an awesome marching band competition season. The donations and tips will go to the NCHS Band Boosters to support the current renovations to the band trailer that will be on display.
Monday, too!
Benefit for Victims in Italy – 11:30AM-9PM
Meson Sabika – 1025 Aurora Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
The folks at Meson Sabika have noted, “Olympics are in the past, and politics are in the future – so let’s focus on the present and come together to help the victims of Louisiana and Italy.” 100 percent of sales from lunch and dinner will benefit American Red Cross for relief efforts. Last Monday donations benefited flood victims in Baton Rouge. This Mon., Sept. 19, donations will benefit earthquake victims in central Italy. If unable to attend, checks can be made payable to the Red Cross. To make a reservation at Meson Sabika, click here or call (630) 983-3000.
