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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! HOOTEE & THE BLOWFISH 'CRACKED REAR VIEW' REUNION CONCERT AT ROTARY HILL / 8PM, Fri., April 1 / All proceeds benefit City of Naperville / Featuring desserts from 263 of Naperville's 275 eateries at Riverwalk Eatery / TKTS: $135 per person. Clearly, it's a big joke that space is limited to 15,000. This 90-minute concert could have big appeal when the U.S. Bell Pepper Association presents a $900,000 grant to the Moser Tower with the Millennium Carillon on behalf of Taco Bell.
HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S DAY!
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DOG PATCH PET AND FEED Since 1973, Dog Patch has been serving the greater Chicago area from its home at 1108 E. Ogden. Specializing in all things pet and feed, discover Naperville's independently-owned pet center, a fun place for people and animals! Phone: 420-2120.
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FIRST COMMUNITY BANK-NAPERVILLE / Locally owned - Made for you! / 2728 W, 75th St.
BREAKFAST IS SERVED IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE EVERY WEEKEND! Check out the menus at Hugo's Frog Bar, Heaven on Seven, Sullivan's Steak House, Flat Top Grill, Jimmy's Grill, Egg Harbor, and the new Tangerine Café! Stroll the Riverwalk, come for breakfast, and stay for some great shopping – a great way to spend the day with the family and friends! For more information visit www.downtownnaperville.com.
CASEY'S FOODS If you prefer cooking at home, find Easter ham and all the fixings at Casey's Foods.
STEP UP DECOR WITH AREA RUGS! ROSELAND HOME DECOR Create Better Windows Daily! Call (630) 355-1565.
NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY GARDENERS’ PROGRAM / 7PM, Mon., April 2 / The Naperville Community Gardeners invite the public to their programs. Meetings are held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Lane, Naperville. INFO: www.napervillecommunitygardeners.org.
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WEST SUBURBAN IRISH QUIZ NIGHT AT QUIGLEY'S / 7PM, Tues., April 3 / If you know Chuck Corrigan and Mike Reilly, you know every day is a time to proclaim Irish heritage. And on the first Tuesday of every month these members of the West Suburban Irish celebrate a true test of blarney and facts by organizing the WSI Pub Quiz at Quigley's Irish Pub in Downtown Naperville at Jefferson Hill. The public is welcome. Quiz play is FREE.
THE PETE ELLMAN BIG BAND NFP / 8-10PM, Tues., April 3 / Nonprofit organization provides a place with experienced clinicians for student jazz groups to learn/perform big band music every Tuesday. Sponsored by Ellman's Music Center. Stay tuned for location.
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DUPAGE COUNTY offers 60 forest preserves and six educational facilities. Find information at (630) 933-7200 and www.dupageforest.com.
NAPERVILLE WOMAN'S CLUB ARTIST'S RECEPTION / 11:30AM, Wed., April 4 / Naperville Woman’s Club clubhouse in the Old Stone Church, 14 S. Washington St. / INFO: E-mail napervillewomansclub@yahoo.com.
FARMGIRLS ON THE LOOSE! / 7PM Wed., April 4 / Meeting kick-off time:7PM - Chat-and-share time with wine and snacks as many of the gals work or own their businesses. Then we usually dive into our projects around 7:30PM. / Local Farmgirl Chapter, Flour Sack Farmgirls, seeks new members / For more information on membership, meeting dates and meeting place, call Missy at .(630) 718-1427.
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How current is your will? Contact respected Naperville attorney, DICK KUHN at 420-8228.
Hotel Front Desk: 1 (630) 505-4900
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JUDD KENDALL VFW FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY / 5-8PM, Fri., April 6 / 908 W. Jackson / Every Friday during Lent. www.napervfw3873.org
FRIDAY LENTEN MENUS AT MESON SABIKA & CATCH 35 / Thanks for dining in Naperville's 275 restaurants! Most have take-out, too!
3-DAY HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOWCASE - FREE / 5-9PM, Fri., March 9; 9AM-5PM, Sat.-Sun., March 10-11 / Find free parking and free admission to the show at Players Indoor Sports Center located at 1740 W. Quincy, west of Ogden / www.FreeHomeShow.com.
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HOP AROUND THE SHOPS IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE / Fri., April 7 & Sat, April 7 / Search for special spring savings! A list of sales can be found at www.downtownnaperville.com. Kids can join in the fun on Saturday by bringing their Easter baskets and stopping by participating merchants for Easter candy surprises. Look for the bunny balloons to guide your way! Get your picture with the Easter Bunny too just inside Eddie Bauer (Main & Jefferson) on Sat., April 23. Book early for Easter brunch or dinner. Visit www.downtownnaperville.com for up-to-date Easter weekend details!
EASTER WEEKEND FESTIVITIES / Sat., April 7 / Many merchants will offer children Easter candy surprises (jelly beans, peeps, foiled eggs) as they wander through downtown on Easter Saturday (10AM – 2PM). Free photos with the Easter bunny. Photo compliments of Wolf Camera in Downtown Naperville. / INFO: www.downtownnaperville.com
JAYCEES EASTER EGG HUNT / 10AM SHARP! Sat., April 7 / Eggs go fast! Arrive early. Frontier Sports Complex, Softball Fields . Enter parking lot off of 95th Street at Cedar Glade Drive.
FYI: THE EASTER BUNNY! The first documented use of the “Bunny” as a symbol of “Easter” occurred in the late 1500’s in Germany. Pagan traditions associate the hare or rabbit with the time of renewal at Easter. The Pennsylvania Dutch brought the legend to America in the 1700s and ever since, many of us have searched for colored Easter eggs and Easter baskets chock full of chocolate bunnies and jelly beans delivered by a big rabbit.
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EASTER SUNDAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAYOR MARGARET 'PEG' PRICE!
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES AT ST. THOMAS / Sun., April 8: The Easter Mass schedule is: 7:30, 9:00 and 10:45AM, and 12:15PM in the church. Masses also are scheduled at 9:10 and 10:55AM in the gymnasium located inside the church building. St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church is located at 1500 Brookdale Road / INFO: (630) 355-8980 or www.stapostle.org
EASTER BRUNCH IS SERVED! Reserve at one of Naperville's fine dining restaurants including Meson Sabika, CityGate Grille, SugarToad at Hotel Arista, Catch 35 and more.
HEAVENLY EASTER BRUNCH AT HEAVEN ON SEVEN / 10AM-3PM, Sun., April 8 / Featuring favorites like Bananas Foster Pecan French Toast, Poached Eggs on Crabcakes with Creole Sauce, Shrimp Angry Omelette plus seasonal specials! Steve Rohbock will be on piano from 11AM-3PM.
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE / Looking for great retail space in Naperville or in Main Street Promenade? Call Ruth and Dwight Yackley at BBM Incorporated, 305-7171
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ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOPS, independently owned and operated, is proud of the innovative events it offers to bring writers and readers together. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated. Visit our Web site to keep apprised of all the activities. Find Anderson's Bookshops in Naperville at 123 West Jefferson and in Downers Grove at 5112 Main St.
DANCE! Enhance young dancers' growth in discipline, poise, skill and creativity- call DANCE WEST BALLETat 630.778.8400
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NAPERVILLE TOWNSHIP ANNUAL TOWN MEETING / 6:30PM Tues., April 10 / According to Naperville Twp. Supervisor Gary Vician Naperville Township Trustees will hold their annual town meeting beginning with registration from 6:30-7:30PM and a meeting at 7:30PM. / Find the meeting at the Highway Department located at 31W331 North Aurora Road. INFO: Contact Vician at garyv@NapervilleTownship.com.
THIRD ANNUAL NOURISH THE HEART BREAKFAST TO BENEFIT HESED HOUSE / 7-8:30AM Wed., April 13 / Stonebridge Country Club / INFO: (630) 897-2156.
NAPERVILLE TENNIS is where you'll find all the latest in tennis attire and equipment.
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!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO STEVE CHIRICO!
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SIGN UP FOR RUN FOR READING 5K RUN-WALK SUNDAY, MAY 20 / SEE MAY 2012 CALENDAR / Riverwoods Elementary School / Sign up now to run and walk for fitness and family fun / Benefit for Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund for Literacy / INFO: www.nicaricoliteracyfund.org / Register at www.signmeupsports.com.
CASEY'S FOODS! Providers of the Finest Quality Foods - CASEY'S FOODS - (630) 369-1686. CASEY'S BUTCHER SHOP & CASEY'S KITCHEN! Casey's Butcher Shop can help you with center of the plate with a variety and Casey's Kitchen is "by your side" to assist with all your complementary dishes for the traditions of Easter and the barbecue season. INFO: (630) 369-1686.
DING! DING! DING! Climb on board the NAPERVILLE TROLLEY, Naperville's unique vehicles for tours and advertisng. Choose from four trolleys for Historic Tours of Naperville, weddings, charters with home/office pick-up service and Christmas Light Tours. For more information, phone 420-2223 or go to http://www.napervilletrolley.com/ or fax at 420-9520
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DID YOU KNOW? "TEFL" IS SHORT FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE / If you speak English fluently and enjoy adventure, check out the International TEFL Academy.
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IT'S APRIL 16! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DOUG KRIEGER! Do you know Naperville's City Manager?
2ND ANNUAL VINE FUNDRAISING EVENT AT DANADA HOUSE / Fri., April 13 / at the beautiful Danada House & Atrium in Wheaton. / Culinary menu by My Chef Catering will be paired with wine & beer selections from local vendors, a silent auction and entertainment by SkyBlonde Productions' Gregory Hyde / All proceeds from the event support Teen Parent Connection's mission, programs, and participants. / Purchase your tickets for $85 by Wed., April 4, or $90 afterward and at the door. / INFO and/or TKTS:: Mary Beth Kraft at (630) 790-8433 x269.
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VOLUNTEER FOR ANNUAL 'RIVERWALK SPRING SPRUCE UP' / 9AM-Noon, Sat., April 14 / Scout groups with leaders, church groups with leaders, families and adult individuals are welcome to help the Naperville Park District as well as members of the Riverwalk Commission and Riverwalk Foundation prepare the Riverwalk for the spring and summer seasons. Bring work gloves! Just show up at the Dandelion Fountain at Webster St. and Jackson Ave. (Teens can earn volunteer hours.)
NAPERVILLE AREA HOMEOWNERS CONFEDERATION MEETING / 8AM, Sat., April 14 / Held in the Naperville Municipal Center / ALERT! These meetings are held on the third Saturday every month except July & August. The public is always welcome.
NEUQUA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL INTERACT CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST / 7-11AM, Sat., April 14 / Jointly sponsored with the Rotary Club of Naperville/South in the Neuqua Valley High School Gold Campus (freshman building) 3220 Cedar Glade Drive in Naperville. TKTS: $5 per person or $15 per family / Entertainment and face painting. Interact is Rotary International's service organization for young people ages 14-18. Proceeds will support civic and charitable efforts of both clubs. INFO: Gary Olson at (630) 728-5187.
FRAME YOUR PHOTOS OF THE RIVERWALK! Turn your Art into Treasures at Colbert Custom Framing.
MESON SABIKA invites you to discover the true taste of Spain at MESON SABIKA. Call 630- 983-3000. The Pavilion at Meson Sabika also is a place for weddings, corporate events & fundraisers.
DUPAGE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM ANNUAL GALA / Sat., April 14 / DuPage Children's Museum Gala for Children Benefit Ball, the Museum’s annual black-tie fundraiser / At the Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre / For ticket or sponsorship info, visit www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/gala.html.
CASEY'S FOODS FIRES UP THE GRILL IN FRONT OF THE STORE! 11AM-2PM, Saturdays & Sundays / Menu includes hot dogs, grillmaster burgers, brats, and tacos priced from $3 to $5. Add fifty cents and make it a meal deal with chips & soda! This weekend's special is an Italian Sausage sandwich with Marinara and grilled peppers & onions – only $4! Come shop, eat and mingle with your neighbors and friends! Casey's is located near Oswald's Pharmacy in Naperville Plaza, Gartner at Washington streets.
AMERICAN LEGION HONORS PAST COMMANDERS & CITIZEN OF THE YEAR / 6PM, Sat., April 14 / Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873. / Dinner at 7PM. / Rodney and Barbara Randall of Naperville, active volunteers since 1971, jointly will be honored annual Citizen-of-the-Year Award
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12th ANNUAL 360 YOUTH SERVICES SPRING AHEAD 5K & 10K RUN / 7AM, Sun., April 15 / Presented by Calamos Investments / In memory of Scott Swing / Race features events in categories of 10K, 5K, Wheelchair and Kids / Alert! Bears quarterback Jay Cutler will lead off the 1-mile Kids Fun Run at 8AM. The 10K Trail Run begins at 8:15AM; 5K Wheelchair, 8:25AM; and the 5K Street Run, 8:30AM / Price Before/After April 10: Kids Fun Run - $12/$15; 10k - $30/$35; 5K Wheelchair: - $25/$30; and 5K Run - $25/$30. / The event is held at CityGate Centre, Route 59 and Diehl Road. EARLY REGISTRATION & INFO: www.ncoyouth.org.
SIGN UP NOW FOR RUN FOR READING 5K RUN-WALK ON MAY 20 / Note: 7:30AM, Sun., May 20 / Register at www.signmeupsports.com.
ENGLISH ROWS Victorian village in Naperville features charming towne homes surrounding a picturesque English mews garden. The development has earned numerous prestigious awards for innovation, architectural design, land planning, and community.
LOOK, LINK & LEARN VIA RED INDIEBOUND SIGNS DESIGNATING INDEPENDENT MERCHANTS / The goal of Naperville IndieBound community is to help people here and across the nation locate independently-owned businesses. Watch for special promotions throughout Naperville! Thanks for shopping and dining locally and for supporting independently-owned businesses. INFO: www.indiebound.org "Naperville"
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IT'S APRIL 16! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DOUG KRIEGER! Do you know Naperville's City Manager?SHOP! Shop at the Main Street Promenade, Main Street at Van Buren, in downtown Naperville.
PLAYERS INDOOR SPORTS CENTER 1740 West Quincy Ave., Naperville, (630) 470-6400, Three indoor sports fields with ‘state of the art’ turf., Two volleyball courts, a basketball court, sports-specific training areas, It’s all here, inside Naperville’s only state-of-the-art climate- controlled sports, entertainment and event facility... 95,000 square feet custom designed for individual achievement as well as group excellence.
MESON SABIKA / Discover the true taste of Spain in the ambience of a 19th-century mansion, dine at MESON SABIKA, 983-3000.
FUN ON TOP OF THE WATER! With THE WATER MAT, you can walk, jump, dance, slide, or relax on the surface of the water. Visit our Web site and see it in action.
NAPERVILLE JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB NEW MEMBER MEETING / 7:30PM Mon., April 16 / INFO: membership@napervillejuniors.org to RSVP for location / Heidi Larson membership@napervillejuniors.org.
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KIDS MATTER / Show appreciation to people who work with children and youth.---KIDS MATTER
NAPERVILLE CATCH 35 offers seafood, fresh fish, steak and lobster in its spacious restaurant in Van Buren Place, located at 35 S. Washington St. in the heart of downtown Naperville. For reservations and information, call (630) 717-3500.
THE PETE ELLMAN BIG BAND NFP
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NAPERVILLE WOMAN'S CLUB ANNUAL LUNCHEON / 11:30AM Wed., April 18 / Naperville Country Club, Naperville Woman's Club / INFO: (630) 420-9680, naperwomansclub@yahoo.com
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READY TO BUILD A NEW HOME? For an unwavering committment to exceptional craftmanship, call KING'S COURT BUILDERS at 630-369-4150.
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MINUTEMAN PRESS Celebrates community every day! Just ask Ray! Call (630) 369-1360.
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LOOKING FOR A NAPERVILLE T-SHIRT OF OTHER NAPERVILLE GIFTS? Find items at OSWALD'S PHARMACY. Oswald’s has been serving Naperville’s needs since 1875. Oswald's Pharmacy is now located at 88 Gartner Road in the Naperville Plaza. Stop by the store to view their exhibit of apothegary items and vintage photographs near the back of the store.
CUISINE FOR A CAUSE / 7-10:30PM, Sat., April 21 / Held at Tellabs Global Headquarters / Sponosred by My Chef Catering, Invesco, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokers Charitable Foundation to benefit Naperville CARES INFO: (630) 369-0200 / cuisine@napervillecares.org
DUPAGE HUMAN RACE 5K AT DANADA FOREST PRESERVE-WHEATON / 9AM, Sat., April 21 / The DuPage Human Race is a 5k run / 2k walk to raise money to restore the stained glass window for the Landmark Old Stone Church. Register at http://www.dupagehumanrace.org/resources.html / Walkers/runners gather donations to support charity. Registration is $25 from 2-1-12 to 4-15-2-12 ($30 after) + $3.75 handling fee / Offline Registration to 4-15-2012 $30 ($35 after) Race Day Registration $35 / All ages welcome. Pets are welcome on the walk. / All donations welcome!
Track our fundraising progress at: http://www.active.com/donate/dupagehumanrace/nwc
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NAPERVILLE MUNICIPAL BAND SPRING CONCERT / 3PM, Sun., April 22 / Wentz Concert Hall / FREE
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DOUG DAVIS AND ALL HIS NEIGHBORS CELEBRATING THIS WEEK!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ZAIDI SYED!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FRANCIE!
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CONSERVATION FOUNDATION'S 2011 EARTH DAY BENEFIT / 5:30-9PM on Thurs., April 26 / Held at Bobak's Signature Events in Woodridge. Fundraiser will include exquisite dining, a silent auction, cash raffle, inspiring video and the opportunity to ensure the preservation of local natural areas and waterways for future generations. TKTS: $100/person. Guests may register online at www.theconservationfoundation.org, by phone at (630) 428-4500, Ext. 10 or through the mail at 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd., Naperville, IL 60565. INFO: visit www.theconservationfoundation.org or contact Carrie Thompson at 630-428-4500, Ext. 10 or cthompson@theconservationfoundation.org.
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TABOR HILLS - Combine an independent retirement lifestyle with quality health care. Call (630) 305-5400.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CURTIS REED!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ED CURLEY!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DEE MCHALE!
THE 25 BIRTHDAY RULE! Did you know that odds are if you put 25 people in a room, two of the 25 will have the same birthday?
JAYCEES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS DINNER / 6:30PM, Fri., April 27 / Signature event for the Naperville Jaycees has recognized literally hundreds of Naperville's finest over the years from various service organizations, schools, churches, etc. / Cocktail hour to start at 6:30PM and dinner/presentations to begin at 7:15PM sharp.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DEB RICKERT!
ANNUAL GALA TURNING POINTE AUTISM FOUNDATION / Sat., April 28 / More details to follow.
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, P O Box 9203, Naperville, Illinois 60540.
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CARPET CLEANING RECOMMENDED BY GREAT WESTERN FLOORING DESIGN CENTERS / Clean that winter mess out of your carpets with EcoSteam Carpet Cleaning. They are the exclusive authorized service provider for Mohawk carpets and we love their environmentally responsible cleaning solutions. Visit a GWF location today for a free $50 gift certificate toward your carpet cleaning! Call EcoSteam at 800-711-1183. GWF Naperville Design Center is located at 115 E. Ogden Ave, St 101 / Call (630) 357-3331.
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