Friday
Naperville VFW Fish Fry – 4:30PM | $0-$12. Adults $12, seniors $10, children $7, under 3 FREE!
Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 – 908 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Volunteers from Naperville’s Veterans’ organizations will host the Naperville VFW All You Can Eat Fish Fry open to the public every Friday 4:30-8PM through April 14 at the Judd Kendall VFW, 908 W Jackson St, Naperville. The menu may vary, but it will feature two kinds of fish, chicken, salad, vegetables, (normally 9 different items) plus rolls, dessert and coffee. Buffet by Belgio’s Catering. Fried shrimp are available to add on for $6, too. Full menu is available at www.napervfw3873.org. Full cash bar available. Event phone number (630) 420-9820. Same time for the next two weeks.
Saturday
Oswald’s Pharmacy Coloring Contest! – 9AM-6PM Saturdays, 5PM Sundays, 8PM Weekdays | Free for Kids
Oswald’s Pharmacy in Naperville Plaza – Washington at Gartner Naperville 60540
Kids are welcome to stop by the service counter and pick up the 2017 entry into Oswald’s Pharmacy Coloring Contest. Color and return to Oswald’s by Thurs., April 13, for a chance to win a huggable super soft stuffed bunny rabbit. The winner will be drawn on Fri., April 14. Hop to it to find seasonal greeting cards for all the spring holidays as well as candy, chocolates (Russell Stover and Fanny Mae), baskets, egg-coloring kits, stuffed bunnies, puzzles and a wide array of other novelties sure to help celebrate Easter Sunday, April 16.
Casey’s Foods Saturday Special! – 8AM-7PM | $$ By the pound
Casey’s Foods in Naperville Plaza – Washington at Gartner Naperville 60540
Quick Meal, Family Favorite… Either size 1/4 lb or 1/2 lb 100% Choice Chuck Patties Saturday Only $2.98 per lb
Savings of $3.00 per lb! While Supply Lasts! Plan ahead for Easter Sunday dinner, too, when you stop by the butcher shop.
Spring Kickoff! – 9AM | Free
The Growing Place – 2000 Montgomery Rd Aurora, IL 60504
Get a head start on spring and take home some great tools for success in your garden. 16 free talks, greenhouse & garden tours, container design inspiration and specials! Rain or shine it’s going to be a great day. All talks under cover. No registration required to attend classes. To pre-order a boxed lunch ($10) call (630) 355-4000. Full schedule of talks at thegrowingplace.com. Plus! Tool Sharpening by Will Storm: 11AM-4PM. Fees vary per piece and are paid directly to Will.
Fox Valley Home and Garden Show – 10AM | Free
Players Indoor Sports Center – 1740 Quincy Ave Naperville, IL 60540
The Fox Valley Home and Garden Show returns to the popular Players Indoor Sports Center in Naperville with free admission and free parking on April 1 and 2 for the areas largest home improvement event. Thousands of homeowners have attended this massive event each year to find the ultimate in savings & convenience, highlighting the latest home improvement products and services for the freshest ideas in remodeling, repairing and beautifying their homes. Experience the latest in outdoor furniture made from 100 percent recycled materials at the By the Yard booth. And don’t miss the Free Live Cooking Demonstrations and Free Wine Tasting throughout the weekend and so much more! Homeowners will find inspiration for their upcoming projects by attending one of the many informative, free seminars running throughout the weekend, covering many of the most popular home improvement projects, as well as home related topics. The Home and Garden Show is open to the public Saturday and Sunday from 10AM to 5PM each day. For more information, visit www.FoxValleyHomeShow.com or call (630) 953-2500.
Tony Wilson Living in America Tour – 3PM and 7PM | $25 pp or $45 Couple
Center Stage Theater – 1665 Quincy Avenue Suite 143 Naperville, IL 60540
Tony Wilson performs “Young James Brown” on the 10th Anniversary of Death of the Godfather of Soul. With Judy Lei on the violin. Tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com. For info at Center Stage Theater, call (630) 355-9212. Two performances are set to return on April 22, 2017. For more info about the performance, visit www.youngjamesbrown.com.
Sunday
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 at 11:30AM on Sunday, April 2. 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 and May 7. For more information, call (630) 355-5208.
Consider things to do this weekend for future events
Very important event! Be prepared to vote on April 4 in the 2017 Consolidated Election. Early Voting at the Naperville Municipal Center runs until April 3. Click here to find links from candidate requests and forums as well as to see photos of candidates running in competitive elections for Naperville City Council, School Disrict 203 and School District 204 Boards. PN appreciates all candidates, their families and supporters for helping Naperville put forth slates of hopefuls that want to serve in thoughtful and prudent ways. Win or lose, remember to take down campaign signs immediately following Election Day on April 4. Thank you.
Save the date for “3rd annual Naperville Big Band Jazz Festival,” hosted by Pete Ellman, 6:30PM Sat., April 8, 2017, on stage at Pfeiffer Hall. Tickets are $25 each. To purchase tickets for the evening concert, contact the Wentz Concert Hall Box Office during business hours, 10AM-6PM Tues., through Fri., at (630) 637-7469. For more information about the Saturday daytime schedule from 8AM to 5PM, visit www.napervillebigbandjazzfestival.com.
Save the date for “Ignite the Nite,” 6-10:30PM on Sat., April 8, 2017, held at Elements in the Hotel Indigo on Water Street, located at 120 Water St., in downtown Naperville. Tickets are $175 per person. A limited number of tables of 10 may be reserved. For complete details, visit www.KidsMatter2us.org.
Save the date for Music and the Mind, 5-8PM Fri., April 21, Hilton Lisle/Naperville. Performance by Dr. Richard Kogan, MD at 6PM. Tickets $125 per person at www.eehealth.org/loh.
Save the date for Cuisine for a Cause, 6:30PM Sat., April 29, at Navistar. Purchase reserve seating tickets for $150 at www.loaves-fishes.org.
Reserve tickets for 2017 Ribfest, June 30-July 3. Celebrate Exchange Club of Naperville’s 30th year with Toby Keith on June 30. Tickets now on sale at www.ribfest.net.
Year-round Gift Idea… Give a Naperville experience
Perhaps give memberships to places such as Naper Settlement, DuPage Children’s Museum or Naperville Art League. Or provide a gift of music lessons with one of the teachers available at Ellman’s Music Center. Give DNA gift cards to create an experience in 2017 such as a painting party at Pinot’s Palette or Pottery Bayou, both located in downtown Naperville.
Think dinner and the show and combine a gift certificate/card to a restaurant and theater tickets to performances on stage at North Central College.
Or give special certificates for a pair of tickets or an entire table to some other charity gala this year.
Dine Around Naperville!
From Catch 35 to Meson Sabika, discover more than 260 delicious places to dine in or out at www.dinenaperville.com. Make your Easter Sunday brunch reservations as soon as possible.
And 40 of the eateries are located throughout downtown Naperville where there are plenty of shopping opportunities in between meals. Cheers!
Thanks for supporting live music such as the sounds of bands at Quigley’s Irish Pub (Thursday, Fridays & Saturdays) or local bands at Club Mamalu’s on the first Friday of the month with OMT lite and friends (April 7). No cover. See friends and taste some of the best soup in the Midwest! Or enjoy the keyboard played during Sunday brunch, 10AM to 3PM, at Heaven on Seven, 224 S. Main St. in downtown Naperville. Brunch is served New Orleans-style Saturday, too. And a special beer breakfast is April 1 by reservation. No foolin’!
And there’s more…
Pay close attention as hopefuls rev up for the final days of the Consolidated Election slated for April 4, 2017. 48 local residents turned in petition packets hopeful to fill seats up for election of local taxing bodies. …And some elections are more competitive than others. Follow local elections for City Council, Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners, Boards of Education for Districts 203 and 204 as well as township trustees and College of DuPage trustees. Get to know the issues and the candidates.
Though PN editors traditionally vote on Election Day, Early Voting is now in progress at the Naperville Municipal Center through April 3.
Latest News
Look forward with photo-enhanced stories every day on PN’s Latest News. In addition to events and other happenings, find public meeting notices scheduled at the Naperville Municipal Center.
Check out PN’s Events Calendar for other events as well as to help plan next week and upcoming weekends.
On the navigation bar atop the Events Calendar, find calendars specific to Runs & Walks, Charity Golf (This page soon will be updated for 2017), 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.
