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NAPERVILLE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE presents the musical Once Upon a Mattress / 7PM, February 28, 29 and March 1; 3 PM, March 2 / Book by: Jay Thompson, Dean fuller and Marshall BareR; Director: Jim Yarbrough; Orchestra Director: Dana Green; Choreographer: Katherine Skleba / TKTS: $5 students and seniors and $7 adults. NNHS Auditorium.
REGISTER TODAY FOR CAMP GAN ISRAEL/NAPERVILLE / 9:30AM to 3:30PM / June 30-July 18, Monday- Friday / Boys & Girls ages 3- 11 Rates: All 3 Weeks $550 Or $195 Weekly *Early bird special Register by March 1 and receive a FREE IPOD! (or 5% discount) Location: Chabad Jewish Center, 116 S. Birchwood Dr, Naperville INFO: www.chabadnaperville.com
SPRING FOR A CURE – A RED TIE EVENT – 7PM / Steak and Lobster Dinner / Auction to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at The Pavilion at Meson Sabika, 1025 Aurora Ave. Naperville / $100 per person / Tickets: springforacure@hotmail.com or call (630) 355-1029. Reservations by Feb. 20 or until sold out.
FREE RESUME REVIEW AT ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE / 9-11:30AM / Are you a job seeker, wondering how your resume stacks up with the best of them? Professionals will help during 20-minute one-on-one reviews. No appointment necessary. First come; first served. St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. INFO: Contact Jim Breen, advisor to the Job Ministry and a deacon at St. Thomas Parish, at (630) 355-8980.
NCHS THEATRE CENTRAL PRESENTS THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK / 8PM / NCHS Auditorium. TKTS: $5. For more information, call (630) 420 3885. (Performances also 7:30PM, Feb. 28; and 8PM, Feb. 29.)
SELF-EMPLOYED IN THE ARTS (SEA) CONFERENCE / North Central College and the Coleman Foundation sponsors the 8th Annual SEA Conference to help artists build profitable careers in the arts at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville Hotel. Starts at noon on Friday, Feb. 29, and ends at 4:30PM on Saturday, March 1. Two-day registration is $75/students and $100/artists and faculty; the one-day registration is $60/person. To register visit www.seaconference.com or call 630-637-5468; registrations will also be available at the door.
NRITYA ARCHANA – An offering to the Gurus, will be showcased by the students of Utkalaa Center for Dance at Triton College Auditorium, 2000 Fifth Ave., in River Grove. / 5PM / Enjoy an evening of captivating Abhinaya and scintillating rhythms in the classical dance form of Odissi as well as gracious, lyrical dance movements set to melodious refrains. For more information, contact Ipsita Satpathy at utkalaadance@yahoo.com or at (630)-303-1973.
THE ARTS LIVE HERE! In September 2008, watch for a month of grand opening events in celebration of the new Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center at North Central College. Save the date! Wynton Marsalis & Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra will perform in Wentz Concert Hall on September 30. For ticket information, call the Pfeiffer Hall Box Office at (630) 637-SHOW.
HEY, TEENS! TUNE IN @YOUR LIBRARY / Guitar Hero, DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) and even Dungeons and Dragons will all be part of 2nd Annual Teen Tech Week 2008 at all buildings of the Naperville Public Library. Sun., March 2 through Sat., March 8 / Use non-print resources such as www.naperville-lib.org. Have questions? Talk with staff at the Adult and Teen Services Desk: 630-961-4100 (Nichols Library, ext. 6311; Naper Boulevard Library, ext. 2201 and 95th Street Library, ext. 4941.)
Reserve flights now for the holidays. Wehrli Travel has school schedules on file to help plan 3-day getaways. For exciting adventures around the globe, visit www.wehrlitravel.com for daily specials. Call 369-8200 today!
NAPERVILLE NEWCOMERS & NEIGHBORS CLUB WELCOME COFFEE / 10:30AM / at the Municipal Center, lower level. Children are welcome. For information, call Sue at 630 904-5629.
For great looking carpets, call Russell Martin Carpet Cleaning at 961-1312 or lug a rug to 633 N. Washington.
Harris has six convenient locations with Lion Power in Naperville. http://www4.harrisbank.com/
CHICAGO'S PLACE IN ART HISTORY Lecture Series Wednesdays / March 5, 12, & 19 / 9:30AM at the Krasa Center Benedictine University, Lisle sponsored by Naperville Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago. For registration call Margie at 630-983-5742
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS STATE OF THE COMMUNITY DINNER / 6:30PM / at White Eagle Golf Club / This year’s theme is “Building Green: The Future is Now.” A panel will discuss the green revolution in architectural visions and techniques and how cities and individuals are making it happen. Also, The LWV of Naperville will present the Rosemary Martin Democracy in Action Award. For dinner ticket information call 630-820-0255.
NAPERVILLE WOMAN'S CLUB / Doors open at 11:30AM; Meeting at noon /Jeff Mishur will present a program on the Art and Architecture of the 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. A light lunch is served followed by program. Meeting held at clubhouse located at 14 S. Washington St. in downtown Naperville / INFO: Call Cassie Kunsch at 630-355-3792. Public welcome.
NAPER DAYS KICK-OFF MEETING FOR VOLUNTEERS / 7PM / in the Pre-Emption House Tavern at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Join the team to help follow through on the plans for the Father's Day Weekend event, June 13-15.
DUPAGE COUNTY offers 60 forest preserves and six educational facilities. Find information at 933-7200 and www.dupageforest.com.
How current is your will? Contact respected Naperville attorney, Dick Kuhn at 420-8228.
ANNUAL FISH FRY ON FRIDAYS AT JUDD KENDALL VFW / 5-8PM Fridays during lent and runs thru March 21 at the Judd Kendall Post 3873, 908 West Jackson. INFO: Contact Scott Holley at 630-369-1912.
NAPERVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY ST. BALDRICK'S AT THE HOLIDAY INN SELECT / 6:30PM / Ceremonies begin at 7PM. No admission fee. A benefit for St.Baldrick's Foundation - Shaving the Way to Conquer Kids' Cancer. www.stbaldricks.org
BOOKSIGNING AT BARNES & NOBLE / 7PM / Meet Dr. John Van Epp, author of “How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk”, when he visits the downtown Naperville Barnes & Noble located at 47 E. Chicago Ave. FREE event.
32ND ANNUAL LITTLE FRIENDS BIDS FOR KIDS BENEFIT AUCTION at the Hilton Lisle-Naperville / Premiere seating tickets, which include a prominent table location for dinner and auction activities, are available for $135. Dinner and auction tickets are available for $100, and auction only tickets can be purchased for $50. (See Feb. 29 posting) / INFO: Contact Little Friends at (630) 355-6533 or visit www.littlefriendsinc.org.
PERSONAL INCOME TAX PREPARATION FREE - NO COST! / 9AM -Noon / For individuals earning under $40,000 / Naperville Public Library, Lower Level Community Room, 200 W Jefferson St, downtown Naperville Lower Level Community Room / Also March 29 / For instructions, see March 1.
NAPERVILLE AREA HOMEOWNERS CONFEDERATION GENERAL MEETING / 8AM / For all NAHC Officers, Directors, members and interested residents in City Council Chambers of Municipal Center / Begin with coffee, donuts, and networking followed by program focused on State and Federal legislation and its impact on Naperville Homeowners. Agenda topics include EJ&E Railroad acquisition, transportation, and taxes. Elected representatives have been invited for dialogue on how our area's needs can be reflected in pending legislation. MORE INFO: www.napervillehomeowners.org.
SELF-EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP AT TIMELESS DAY SPA / 2-5PM / “Reset Your Metabolism” during 3-hour session. Tired of dieting? Tired of feeling tired? With a few simple changes to the way that you eat, move and breathe, you can turn your body into a lean, mean energy machine! $50: INFO & RSVP by March 6: (630) 428-0700.
HISTORY SPEAKS LECTURE SERIVES AT NAPER SETTLEMENT Historian and actor R.J. Lindsey creates a portrait of prolific inventor Thomas Edison, whose discoveries paved the way for electric power, radio and electronics, motion pictures and sound recording. Each 60-minute presentation begins at 7PM. in Naper Settlement’s Century Memorial Chapel, 523 S. Webster St. , Naperville . Tickets are $6 or $5 for students and Sustaining Members of the Naperville Heritage Society. www.napersettlement.museum
WE GROW DREAMS BOWL-A-THON Join the fun at the Brunswick Zone in Woodridge, great bowling prizes, raffle prizes and much more for a good cause! To bowl, participants must register by March 1, 2008. Lane Sponsorship: $100. Check in at 1PM. Bowling begins at 2PM. For registration, pledge forms and/or lane sponsorship information contact Joanne Schubert at (630) 960-3463 or visit www.wegrowdreams.org.
Looking for great retail space in Naperville or in Main Street Promenade? Call Ruth and Dwight Yackley at BBM Incorporated, 305-7171
CHICAGO'S PLACE IN ART HISTORY Lecture Series Wednesdays / March 5, 12, & 19 / 9:30AM at the Krasa Center Benedictine University, Lisle sponsored by Naperville Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago. For registration call Margie at 630-983-5742
LADIES NITE OUT IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE / 4 to 9PM / INFO: www.downtownnaperville.com Shop, dine and have fun with friends during this semi-annual event. Discover what's new!
TIMELESS TOPICS AT TIMELESS DAY SPA / 6:30PM / Are you looking for ways to feel and look better, reduce stress, increase wellness? INFO & RSVP by March 12: (630) 428-0700.
LADIE'S NITE OUT AT HEAVEN ON SEVEN in Downtown Naperville at 224 S. Main Street. Merchants will be offering sales and specials for one night only, and once you've shopped 'til you're ready to drop, stop in Heaven on Seven for $5 Hurricanes (for the ladies and gents) as well as Steven Rohbock on piano 5 to 9PM. Reservations: 630-717-0777
Naperville Tennis is where you'll find all the latest in tennis attire and equipment.
Enhance young dancers' growth in discipline, poise, skill and creativity- call DanceWest Ballet at 630.778.8400
STAND UP NOW AND STRETCH! Reach to the ceiling. Stretching increases your flexibility, improves the range of motion in your joints and promotes better posture and circulation. Rotate your hands at the wrist. Wiggle your fingers. Stretch and relieve stress!
PASSOVER: THE MUSICAL / In celebration of the Jewish holiday of Purim, Third City Players of Congregation Beth Shalom, present the premiere of the comedy at 8PM / Congregation Beth Shalom, 772 W. Fifth Ave. The music is written by Wheaton residents Gail Sonkin and Bob Osgood. Advance TKTS available March 1: $10/adult, $5/child and $25/family. TKTS at door: $15/adult and $7/child. INFO: hilarydecent@yahoo.co.uk.
STRIKE IT RICH FOR DUPAGE PADS ON APRIL 19! Sign up today to bowl for a cause from noon-3PM, April 19, at Fox Bowl in Wheaton during the 6th Annual DuPage PADS Bowl-A-Rama / The goal is to fill all lanes (30 teams) and raise $35,000 to help end homelessness in our county. To arrange a team, purchase a sponsorship or give a raffle donation, call Kathleen Johnson at 630-682-3846 x222.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST Naperville Boy Scout Troop 100 will host an 'all you can eat' Pancake Breakfast / 7AM to 12 noon, at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 21 East Franlkin Ave., just a block east of Washington. TKTS at the door: $5 for a single admittance; $15 per family. For more information, visit www.troop100naperville.org.
ST. PATRICK'S PARADE IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE / 10AM / Hosted by the West Suburban Irish. INFO: www.wsirish.org
KIDS KABARET will perform The Electric Express, a loving tribute to the music of the 1970's. Performances are at 10AM and noon, March 15; Noon, March 16; 7PM, March 17; 7PM, March 18; and 10AM and Noon, March 22 at The Comedy Shrine, 22 E. Chicago Ave., downtown Naperville. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, and $6 for children ages ten and under. For reservations, call Kidz Kabaret at 630-355-9212.
20th ANNUAL HAM RAFFLE AT JUDD KENDALL VFW POST 3873 / 6PM / 908 W. Jackson / INFO: (630) 420-9820.
Providers of the Finest Quality Foods - Casey's Foods - 630-369-1686.
PASSOVER: THE MUSICAL / 3PM / Congregation Beth Shalom, 772 W. Fifth Ave. / Advance TKTS available March 1: $10/adult, $5/child and $25/family. TKTS at door: $15/adult and $7/child. INFO: hilarydecent@yahoo.co.uk.
LENTEN WORKSHIP SERVICES FOR ST. JOHN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Palm Sunday / 10AM worship service the children will process with Palms at the beginning of the service. A Musical Cantata "Palms, Passion and Alleluias" written by Lloyd Larson will be performed by our Chancel Choir.
KIDS KABARET will present the musical "How to Eat Like a Child" at 7PM, March 16; 2PM, March 22; 7PM, March 24; 7PM, March 25 at The Comedy Shrine, 22 E. Chicago Ave., downtown Naperville. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, and $6 for children ages ten and under. For reservations, call Kidz Kabaret at 630-355-9212.
Discover the true taste of Spain at Meson Sabika. Call 630- 983-3000.
ROSELAND SHARES WITH THE HERITAGE YMCA with its program to donate a portion of each month’s sales is given to a different charity during 2008. The program celebrates Roseland Draperies and Interiors 25 years of business in downtown Naperville. For the charity of the month, peek in the window at Roseland, located at 204 S. Washington St.
CHICAGO'S PLACE IN ART HISTORY Lecture Series Wednesdays / March 5, 12, & 19 / 9:30AM at the Krasa Center Benedictine University, Lisle sponsored by Naperville Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago. For registration call Margie at 630-983-5742
KIDSMATTER STUDENT JOB FAIR / 5-7PM / Merner Field House, North Central College, 450 S. Brainard Street, Naperville, IL 60540, Sponsored by Harris N.A. in Naperville Registration forms are available at www.KidsMatter2us.org or by calling the KidsMatter office at 630-527-6562.
NAPERVILLE WOMAN'S CLUB / Doors open at 11:30AM; Meeting at noon / Salad Luncheon. Guests welcome. Program features nationally recognized jewelry designer Sophia Forero who will discuss the designing process of her jewelry line. Pieces will be available for purchase. Meeting held at clubhouse located at 14 S. Washington St. in downtown Naperville / INFO: Call Cassie Kunsch at 630-355-3792.
Shop at the Main Street Promenade, Main Street at Van Buren, in downtown Naperville.
LADIES NITE OUT IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE 4-9PM Enjoy dining and shopping and all the extra festivities planned for this special evening. INFO: www.downtownnaperville.com
FIND A NAPERVILLE CONNECTION AT THE POWERHOUSE RESTAURANT & BAR You like Chicago dining sometimes! Check out the new Powerhouse Restaurant and Bar in the West Loop at 215 N. Clinton St. (Lake Street). Reservations: 312-928- 0800. Enjoy the casual elegance of this classic American spot, housed in a building that once provided charcoal power for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. www.powerhouserestaurant.com
LENTEN WORKSHIP SERVICES FOR ST. JOHN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Maundy Thursday / 7:30PM. Rev. Michael Daly will serve communion. INFO: Call 630-961-9942
"PATTERNS OF LIGHT" by Naperville artist, Maureen McKee runs March 20 through April 16 at Bridges A Gallery of Fine Art at 305 North Second Street in St. Charles. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 11-6, Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 1-4. An opening reception will be held Thursday March 20, 6-9. INFO: Call (630)377-7726.
Discover the true taste of Spain in the ambience of a 19th-century mansion, dine at Meson Sabika, 983-3000.
Show appreciation to people who work with children and youth.---Kids Matter
LANTERN FESTIVAL / First Performance – Children’s Performance Chinese Cultural Activities (1-2:30PM) / Lantern Festival Performance, “Step into the Dream of China” (2:30-4PM) / Naperville North High School.
LANTERN FESTIVAL / Second Performance – General Audiences / Chinese Cultural Activities (4-6PM) The Lantern Festival Performance, “Step into the Dream of China” (6-7:30PM) Cultural Exhibits (1-7:30PM) / Naperville North High School
LANTERN FESTIVAL / Regular seating $15; VIP seating $20. and activities are included with admission. For safety reasons, every two children must be accompanied by an adult.Tickets: INFO & TKTS: Call the Xilin Asian Community Center at 630-355-4322, located at 1163 E. Ogden Avenue, Suite 301. Or visit www.xilin.org
FUN FUNDRAISER AT KIDZ KABARET / 4-9PM / 16-year-old Carley Jungnickel, whose mother Elaine lost her battle with ovarian cancer, will host a fundraiser in support of "Elaingel's Angels," the scholarship her family established to benefit children who've lost a parent to cancer. Carley's fundraiser will feature teal hair streaking, karaoke, live music, a bake sale, raffle prizes, and fun for all ages! $1 donation is requested; Kidz Kabaret is located at 1665 Quincy Ave., Suite 143, in Naperville.
Ready. Set. Bank. Call First National Bank of Naperville today at 369-3555. Visit the bank at Aurora Ave. and Fort Hill Road.
EASTER SUNDAY AT ST. JOHN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST / Early celebratory service at 8AM. A continental breakfast will be served at 9AM. The annual children’s Easter Egg Hunt will take place at 9:30AM. The traditional Easter service will be held at 10AM. The sermon title for the day is "Jesus Christ is Risen Today!" Communion will be served at both services. The church is located at 1190 Olesen Drive. INFO: Call 630-961-9942.
MESON SABIKA EASTER BRUNCH Reserve now. 10AM to 4:30PM / Enjoy and elaborate "Festival of Spring" buffet with traditional Spanish items, as well as roasted prime rib & leg of lamb. For the Kids: a special children's buffet & Easter egg hunt throughout the day (weather permitting) Adults $38.95 - Kids 7-12yrs $14.95 - Kids 6 & under FREE / Reservations recommended: 630- 983-3000 / 1025 Aurora Ave.
HEAVEN ON SEVEN EASTER BRUNCH in Downtown Naperville at 224 S. Main Street / Make your reservations now! We will be serving brunch 9AM to 3PM and will be featuring specials such as Jimmy's Famous Blackened Prime Rib & Eggs, rosemary Roasted Leg of Lamb, Roasted Vegetable Frittata plus Champagne and Bananas Foster Creams. Reservations: 630-717-0777
At Darfler Realty, they understand the value and importance of serving clients beyond their expectations. 630-548-HOME
NAPERVILLE GARDEN CLUB MEETING / 8:45AM / Continental breakfast and business meeting at the White Eagle Golf Club. Following the business meeting, Keith Harbison will present an outstanding "Spring Design Program." The cost of breakfast is $8 for members and $10 for guests. Reservations are necessary and by calling Alice at 305-0155. For more information, visit www.napervillegardenclub.org.
NAPERVILLE GARDEN CLUB MARCH MEETING / White Eagle Golf Club / Refreshments served at 8:45AM / Business meeting at 9:15AM / Followed by a floral design program by Keith Harbison / Reservations are due to Alice at 630-305-0155 by March 16 $10 for non-members, $8.00 for members
JAZZ CONCERT Brookdale Music presents an evening with Jazz Guitarist John McLean, with drummer Jack Mouse and bassist Larry Kohut, as part of the North Central College Jazz Faculty Concert Series. The concert begins at 7PM, in the Brookdale Music Recital Hall, 1550 N Rt. 59, in Pebblewood Plaza, Naperville. Admission: $15 adults, $12 students. Call 630-983-5100 to reserve seats.
BD MONGOLIAN BARBEQUE 10TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT BENEFITS NCO / 6– 8:30PM / NCO Youth & Family Services will be the recipient of a portion of the tickets sold and tips, too, for this evening’s festivities. Guest grillers include Mayor George Pradel and NCO Executive Director Ron Hume. We are grateful that we were chosen by the Mayor for this fundraising opportunity. Tickets are $20 for Adult and $15 for Child. INFO: jlichter@ncoyouth.org
FREE NETWORKING IDEA FOR JOB SEARCH AT ST. THOMAS / 7PM / Steve Susina will suggest ways you can “work the room” at such events in the Lighthouse room of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. For more information about this free program sponsored by St. Thomas Job Ministry, contact Jim Breen, advisor to the Job Ministry and a deacon at St. Thomas Parish, at (630) 355-8980. See story on Overflow News.
Tabor Hills - Combine an independent retirement lifestyle with quality health care. Call 630-305-5400.
For your packaging needs, use The UPS Store at Hobson West.
PERSONAL INCOME TAX PREPARATION FREE - NO COST! / 9AM -Noon / For individuals earning under $40,000 / Naperville Public Library, Lower Level Community Room, 200 W Jefferson St, downtown Naperville Lower Level Community Room / For instructions, see March 1.
GREEN BEGINNINGS DAY AT THE GROWING PLACE / 10AM to 2PM / 2000 Montgomery Road, Aurora 60504 The Growing Place / INFO: (630) 355-4000 www.thegrowingplace.com
BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY NOON CONCERT SERIES, Women in Music Concert, Krasa Fireside Lounge. INFO: Department of Fine and Performing Arts at 829-6320.
