Friday
Kindergarten Open House – 9:30AM | Free
Ss Peter and Paul Catholic School – 201 East Franklin Avenue Naperville, IL 60540
Learn, pray and play with us! Come to the Open House and learn about our Kindergarten program. Attendees will meet in the kindergarten classrooms, hear an overview from the teachers, explore the classrooms and have the opportunity to ask questions. All parents and children who will be entering kindergarten in the next year or two are invited. For more information or to RSVP, contact Meg Olsen at molsen@sspeterandpaulschool.
Saturday
Casey’s Foods’ Saturday Specials / 8AM-7PM
Naperville Plaza – Gartner at Washington Naperville, IL 60540
Pick up your Thanksgiving Turkey and all the trimmings. And check out Casey’s quality meat and
freshest seafood. On Nov. 18, 2017, Atlantic Salmon is only $9.98 per lb. And serve it with a special dish from Casey’s kitchen: Cauliflower Mashed only $4.99! (And find Oswald’s Pharmacy just around the bend in Naperville Plaza with special hostess gifts and greeting cards to celebrate the season.)
Holiday Extravaganza! – 9AM | Free
The Growing Place – 25 W 471 Plank Rd Naperville, IL 60563
Holiday shopping, treats, decorating, specials and more. Visit thegrowingplace.com for details.
Washington Street Holiday Market – 11AM | $5
Naperville Central High School – 440 West Aurora Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Rally your squad and join Washington Street Market for a weekend of festive shopping. You’ll find 50+ talented vendors showcasing vintage, handmade and re-purposed furniture, jewelry, home accessories and personal care products.
Cardinal Football – 12PM | $8/adults & $4/students, seniors, children 3 & up
Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium – Naperville, IL 60540
North Central College football team is hosting an NCAA Division III first round playoff game Saturday, November 11, at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium; Kickoff is 12PM. The Cardinals’ first-round opponent is the venerable St. John’s University from St. Joseph, Minnesota. By all accounts, this is the premier first-round matchup in the field of 32 teams and the College would love to have a big crowd in support of our 2017 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin champion Cardinals. Game ticket prices are $8/adults and $4/students, children 3 and up and seniors. All fans must purchase tickets. Quarterback Club/CCIW parent passes will not be honored. Tickets may be purchased at the stadium ticket booth Saturday beginning at 10:30AM. Go Cardinals!
Little River Band – 8PM | $30-$50
Pfeiffer Hall – 310 E. Benton Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
North Central College presents: Little River Band on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Pfeiffer Hall. Formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1975, Little River Band was originally a blend of musicians who had enjoyed success in other Australian rock acts. Their new focus was to get airplay on American radio, and they achieved that goal with good songwriting, powerful vocals and guitar harmonies. finearts.northcentralcollege.edu
Sunday
BrightSide Theatre presents The Bridges of Madison County the Musical – 3PM | $25-$30
Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall – 31 S. Ellsworth Naperville, IL 60540
November 3-19, 2017 Fridays/Saturdays 8PM & Sundays at 3PM. Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth Avenue in Naperville. Book by Marsha Norman | Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown Directed by Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass | Musically Directed by Jon Neuhoff Vocal Direction by Sarah Giordano Tickets $25-$30 Box Office: 630-447-8497 or www.brightsidetheatre.com. One of the most unforgettable romantic stories ever written that first captured the nations attention as a best-selling novel, then became an award winning film, is now an irresistible, two-time Tony Award winning Broadway musical. Francesca Johnson, a beautiful Italian woman who married an American soldier to flee war-torn Italy, looks forward to a few days alone on her Iowa farm when her family heads to the 1965 State Fair. When ruggedly handsome National Geographic photographer Robert Kincaid pulls into her driveway seeking directions, a chance encounter becomes a four-day whirlwind romance caught between decision and desire offering a second chance at so much more. This sweeping romance about the roads we travel, the doors we open and the bridges we dare to cross will leave audiences breathless.
After devastating disasters, help folks shop locally everywhere
With friends and survivors in Texas, Florida and along the Gulf Coast weighing heavily on in our hearts, we’re mindful the “shop locally” concept applies to every community in the world. Instead of shopping here to send supplies to Houston, southeast Texas and Florida for distribution, perhaps send money to The Salvation Army so folks hurt by the floods can purchase items locally to support businesses down there, helping to restore their economy in the coming months, even years.
Think about it. Help when possible. Thanks!
And… Throughout September, folks had an opportunity from Meson Sabika and the Rotary Club of Naperville to help raise funds for American Red Cross to benefit Hurricane Harvey disaster relief. Both organizations matched donations up to $10,000 through Sept. 30, 2017, and in the end, the total amount of money raised through these efforts was $42,280. This total included a combination of donations: $6,300 came from Rotarians, $10,000 in additional funds was donated from the Rotary Club of Naperville, and $15,000 was donated from Meson Sabika.
And… keep all the folks in Texas, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Puerto Rico in your thoughts and prayers for safe keeping. This season has been deluged with natural disasters from hurricanes in the Atlantic to wildfires in California to an earthquake in Mexico.
Looking toward the future of volunteerism, The Salvation Army offers free volunteer training for folks available to help in the wake of disasters.
This week Salvation Army bells began ringing all over town. Again, many thanks for giving when you can!
Thanks to everyone, all ages, for stepping up with generous hearts to help raise funds for hurricane relief and first responders.
Give blood if you can. 0+ and 0- are needed!
Lifesource is located at 2764 Aurora Avenue off of Fort Hill. INFO: (877) 543-3768.
Heartland Blood Center is located at 1297 South Naper Boulevard in Market Meadows Shopping Center. INFO: (630) 428-3632.
Thanks for reading! Help whenever possible. The holidays are coming and, more than ever, blood supplies need to be replenished.
Consider ‘save the dates’ today for future events
Keep Moving to help keep local charities running! Register now for the final event on our Runs, Walks and Bike Rides that will keep you outdoors for more than a good cause on Nov. 23 when the Noon Lions present their annual Turkey Trot 5K.
On the navigation bar atop this page, “Events” offers a pull down option where you’ll find calendars specific to Charity Golf (all wrapped up 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.
Choose a Saturday date, Dec. 16 or Dec. 23, for Breakfast with Santa at Catch 35. Seatings are available at 9AM & 11AM. Reserve a table at (630) 717-3500. Children 2 and under free, Children ages 3-12: $20, 13 and Older & Adults: $30 *Gratuity and tax are not included in the above prices*. The Ho-Ho-Ho-Holiday buffet includes St. Nick’s Scrambled Eggs, Yuletide Bacon & Sausage, Rudolph’s Breakfast Potatoes, Jack Frost’s Crab cake Benedict, Tiny Tim’s Mini yogurt parfaits, Mrs. Claus’ Cinnamon Swirl French Toast, Blitzen’s Apple Cinnamon Crepes, Prancer’s Smoked Salmon, Dasher’s Bagels & Cream Cheese, Kris Kringle’s Croissants, and Assorted Holiday Cookies by Santa’s Little Elves served with coffee, tea and soda. Meet jolly old Santa at Catch 35 Naperville before he heads to the North Pole to pack up for all those Christmas deliveries! http://www.catch35.com/santas-breakfast-2017-catch-35/
Regarding Thanksgiving Dinner, Ted’s Montana Grill in downtown Naperville will be open from 11AM to 8PM and is accepting reservations by phone for the special occasion at (630) 848-2255. The Thanksgiving Feast includes a side salad or cup of soup or chili, roast turkey and gravy with garlic mashed potatoes, herb dressing, carrots, “Aunt Fannie’s” squash casserole, cranberry sauce and Ted’s famous Apple Pecan Crisp. The cost of the Thanksgiving feast is $29. A limited menu will also be available for the entire day outside of the Thanksgiving meal.
Also SugarToad in CityGate Centre will present its Rustic Table Thanksgiving dinner from 11AM to 8PM. Adults are $49.95 and children are $23.95. SugarToad is located at 2139 CityGate Lane. For info and reservations, visit www.opentable.com/sugartoad.
New Year’s Eve! Tickets are now on sale for the DuPage Children’s Museum Bubble Bash from 9AM to Noon on New Year’s Eve. Here’s the scoop!
Year-round Gift Ideas
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. 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.
‘Tis the season to give DNA gift cards or to create an experience in 2017. Downtown Naperville Gift Cards make great gifts for any special occasion. With a Downtown Naperville gift card, the recipient can find a new outfit, indulge in a relaxing spa treatment, take a fitness class, pick up a pair of new running shoes, discover a great new book or enjoy a wonderful meal. There are so many choices and possibilities.
Downtown Naperville gift cards may be purchased in person at the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (ask for a gift box and bow) or Pinot’s Palette. You may also order via phone by calling (630) 355-4141 or ordering online. Call the 1-800 balance number on the back of your gift card or visit the Check My Balance web page to check a gift card balance. Lastly, remember to use your card at least once a year to avoid fees.
Or give special certificates for a pair of tickets or an entire table to some other charity gala this year.
Shop locally, too!
Dine Around Naperville! Celebrate local hospitality…
From Catch 35 to Meson Sabika, discover more than 260 delicious places to dine in or out at www.dinenaperville.com.
And 40 of the eateries are located throughout downtown Naperville where there are plenty of shopping opportunities in between meals. Cheers!
Weekends, Music & More!
Start with breakfast from 10AM to Noon at Quigley’s Irish Pub on Saturdays and Sundays. And this Sunday, Nov. 19, be sure to note Quigley’s marks its 19th anniversary!
Thanks for supporting live music such as the sounds of sessions (the third Wednesday of the month) and bands at Quigley’s Irish Pub (Fridays & Saturdays) or local bands at Club Mamalu’s on the first Friday of the month with OMT lite and friends. No cover. 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.
Also, a new restaurant recently opened to jazz up the south side of Naperville. Pete Miller’s Steak and Seafood Naperville, 3032 English Rows, will be open 4:30-10PM Monday-Thursday, 4:30-11PM Friday-Saturday, and 4:30-9PM Sunday. For more information, visit www.petemillers.com.
And ICYMI, there’s always more 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.
PN’s Event Calendar features Things to Do, too! Plus… Event planners can post events.
As always, thanks for reading and supporting the local business community whenever possible.
Remember Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25!
