1 - This 2012 calendar is a work in progress
DID YOU REMEMBER THAT JULIUS CAESAR HIMSELF NAMED JULY AFTER HIMSELF, A CALENDAR CHANGE THAT WENT INTO EFFECT IN 44 B.C.? Ironically, Julius Caesar met his demise in 44 B.C., too!
DISCOVER POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE SAVINGS AND SPECIAL OFFERS AT PN MONTHLY DOT COM. PDF pages of Naperville's popular community news source can be viewed online at www.pnmonthly.com and readers will also find a page chock-full of coupons so you can keep the monthly publication clip-free!
PN HARD COPIES / Pick up a copy of our monthly publication, chockfull of events, photos and happenings in Naperville. Visit our "Services" on the Web site for all the places to pick up complimentary copies.
THOMAS JEFFERSON once said that if he had to “choose between government without newspapers, and newspapers without government,” he’d choose newspapers. Thanks for choosing Positively Naperville!
25TH ANNUAL RIBFEST HOSTED BY EXCHANGE CLUB OF NAPERVILLE / June 29-July 3 / Four fun-filled days of family events and concerts at Knoch Park / www.ribfest.net / REO Speedwagon will take the North Stage to perform the opening night music for Ribfest 2011: / Admission: $12 at the gate. $9 if purchased in advance. www.ribfest.net / Funds raised during Ribfest help fight child abuse, domestic violence and strengthen families in our local communities. If you'd like to know the history, click Ribfest Nostalgia.
RIBFEST FEATURES 5 OFF-SITE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICES TO KNOCH PARK / 11:30AM-10:30PM, June 29-July 3 / FREE public shuttles serving Ribfest run continuously on all days except from the Burlington Commuter Lot and Naperville North High School. Shuttle service from the Burlington Commuter Lot will begin at 6PM on July 1 and 2. Shuttle service from Naperville North High School will begin at 2PM on July 1 only. Following are the 2010 Ribfest shuttle bus locations:
*Burlington Commuter Parking Lot, southeast corner of Fifth Avenue and Washington St. *Cowlishaw Elementary School, 1212 Sanctuary Lane *Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill St. *North Central College, corner of Brainard Street and Highland Avenue *Neuqua Valley High School, 2360 95th St. CITYGATE GRILLE FEATURES LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT IN JULY / 8:30PM-Midnight, Fri., July 1 / Enjoy signature cocktails, a Mediterranean-inspired menu, and live music / See featured bands with other events this month on the PN News Blog. INFO or RSVP: www.citygategrille.com
FOR OTHER RELEVENT NEWS THIS MONTH, visit the PN News Blog.
CASEY'S FOODS FIRES UP THE GRILL IN FRONT OF THE STORE! / 11AM-2PM, Saturdays & Sundays / Come shop, eat and mingle with your neighbors and friends! Picnic tables, too. Casey's is located near Oswald's Pharmacy in Naperville Plaza, Gartner at Washington streets.
2
READ POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE AT PN MONTHLY DOT COM PDF pages of Naperville's popular community news source can be viewed online at www.pnmonthly.com
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.
RIBFEST HOSTED BY EXCHANGE CLUB OF NAPERVILLE / June 29-July 3 / Four fun-filled days of family events and concerts at Knoch Park / Sammy Hagar will play Ribfest on one of two main stages on Friday, July 2. www.ribfest.net/
CAFE BUONARO'S IN FIFTH AVENUE STATION IS 22 YEARS OLD ON JUNE 2! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! www.cafebuonaros.com "We're celebrating 21!" said Tina Marie Buonauro.
3
BREAKFAST IS SERVED IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE EVERY WEEKEND! Check out the menus at Quigley's Irish Pub, 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.
WEST SUBURBAN IRISH PUB QUIZ AT QUIGLEY'S IRISH PUB / Usually the first Tuesday, but not July. / The public is welcome to the next Quiz Night at 7PM on Aug. 7. Quiz play is free. Arrive early for the best seats. / For a lot more West Suburban Irish info, visit www.wsirish.org.
NAPERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY IS CLOSED JULY 3
FIREWORKS IN NAPERVILLE! / At dusk or approximately 9:30PM, Mon., July 3 / They're spectaclar! See them from vantage points all along West Street, Hobson West Parking Lot, Sequoia Road, Naperville Plainfield Road, Rotary Hill and Knoch Park. Thanks City of Naperville! Happy Birthday, America!
4
NAPERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY IS CLOSED JULY 4 / Nichols, 95th Street, and Naper Boulevard libraries will be closed Monday, July 4. Normal hours of 9AM to 9PM will resume on Tues., July 6. / Drive-up returns for all Library materials are available 24 hours a day at the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave.; the Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd.; and the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr. Materials may be renewed at www.naperville-lib.org and click on “My Account” or you can check due dates and renew items by calling (630) 961-0460.
KNOCH KNOLLS FOURTH OF JULY PARADE HONORING OUR MILITARY / 9:30AM, Sun., July 4 / Knoch Knolls Subdivision in Naperville. This parade honors all military, active and veterans, with participation of Mayor George Pradel and the Naperville Fire & Police Dept. / Staging is at Springbrook School, 2700 Seiler Drive / All groups, 2 or 4 wheels, are invited to march/ride and lead this grand parade honoring our Military. INFO: (630) 302-2638 or www.welcomeyouhome.org.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AL DEGEETER! Stop by Dean's Clothing in downtown Naperville (Free doorside parking lot at Main & Jackson for customers!) and let Al DeGeeter sell you a little something in your size that's red, white and blue! Plus, DNA's Sizzlin' Sidewalk Sales are coming July 7-19.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHN ZEDIKER! Born on the 4th of July! God Bless America!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ART MUEHLHAUSEN! Congrats to a Grand Old Flag singer!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KERRY MALM! Show your independence!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! Here's to the next 235 years! Peace.
5
'POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE' IS NOW ON FACEBOOK / "Be a fan," says handy Dan who set up PN's Facebook page. Thanks to all Facebook fans featured at Positively Naperville!
ROSELAND HOME DECOR Create Better Windows Daily! Call 355-1565.
DUPAGE COUNTY offers 60 forest preserves and six educational facilities. Find information at 933-7200 and www.dupageforest.com.
LAST FLING MAIN STAGE TICKET SALES AVAILABLE JULY 5 / Main Stage Entertainment tickets for the Naperville Jaycees Last Fling are now available for purchase online at www.noctrl.edu/show and at Oswald’s Pharmacy, 88 West Gartner Rd, Naperville Plaza; Anderson’s Bookstore, 123 West Jefferson Ave., Downtown Naperville; and Jersey Mike’s Subs2555 W 75th St # 121, Naperville. / Also, find links to the ticket sales page at www.lastfling.org.
GIANT FISH STUDIO DROP-IN / During Museum Hours, July 5-10 / Design fish scales made from geometric shapes to add to the colossal fish that will swim in the Museum in this math-focused discovery activity. Morning and afternoon sessions are scheduled on most days; free with admission or membership. Check the website for details or to view a weekly schedule of alternating math-, science- and art-focused activities in the Museum’s Art Studio. INFO: (630) 637-8000, ext. 0 or www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org.
CHARMING FURNITURE GARAGE SALE THRU JULY 10 / By Appointment, Now thru July 10 / Christy Sharafinski at (630) 969-2687 / Downtown Lisle.
YOUR LAST WILL & TESTAMENT / How current is your will? Contact respected Naperville attorney, DICK KUHN at (630) 420-8228.
PLAN FAMILY REUNIONS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES WITH SWIMMING FOR KIDS AND MORE!
For ideas, contact the Naperville Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.visitnaperville.com.
WEDNESDAY CRUISE NIGHTS AT CRESS CREEK SHOPPING CENTER / 5-9PM, Every Wednesday through Sept. 28 / 796 Royal St. George off Ogden Ave. / Parking for more than 200 cars! Theme nights! Presented by www.doublekproductions.com
BEGINNING TODAY! 3-DAY SUMMER SIZZLIN' SIDEWALK SALES IN DOWNTOWN / Thurs., July 5 / When you're alone and life is making you lonely, you can always go downtown.
NAPERVILLE / July 5-7 / Shop and dine... Shop and dine! Then choose to enjoy the arts!
NAPERVILLE MUNICIPAL BAND 'BIG BAND' CONCERT IN CENTRAL PARK / 7:30PM, Thurs., July 5 / FREE / Next: July 12, July 19 (NMB Jazz Band), July 26, Aug. 2, Aug. 9 All concerts are held at the Community Concert Center outdoors in Central Park.
CATCH 35 PATIO DINING / Enjoy the music from the Naperville Municipal Band on Thursday evenings through Aug. 5 while dining on the patio just across Washington at Van Buren Place.
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE opens minds and doors. Call (630) 637-5100.
SIDEWALK SALE SPECIAL UNDER THE TENT IN DEAN'S PARKING LOT / Thurs., July 7 / See the big tent filled with bargains galore! Plus, selected Brighton handbags 50% Off!
6
2ND DAY SUMMER SIZZLIN' SIDEWALK SALES IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE / July 6-7
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LEAH RIPPE! How many times have you played "Happy Birthday" on the keyboard? Enjoy the music!
7
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHANNON GREENE ROBB! Do you have the key to a happy birthday or just a new house to sell?
CITYGATE GRILLE FEATURES LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT IN JULY / 8PM-Midnight, Sat., July 7 / Enjoy signature cocktails, a Mediterranean-inspired menu, and live music / See featured bands with other events this month on the PN News Blog. INFO or RSVP: www.citygategrille.com
8
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALISON SEGEBARTH! Are you taking a staycation day at the DCM?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KRISTEN JUNGLES! I guess you've had a few birthdays since the days you pulled your boys around in your wagon along the Riverwalk!
RESERVE IT...ALL WEEKEND ... AT QUIGLEY'S IRISH PUB...SOMETHING BIG IS BREWIN' /
NEED OFFICE SPACE? Looking for great retail space in Naperville or in Main Street Promenade? Call Ruth and Dwight Yackley at BBM Incorporated, (630) 305-7171
ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER / 7-9PM, July 8, 15, 22 and 29; August 5, 12, 19 and 26 / Sponsored by the Naperville Park District, Rollin’ on the River is a live, summer-long concert series / This free series entertains Riverwalk patrons at the Riverwalk Pavilion at Jackson Avenue and Webster Street. INFO: call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
CITYGATE GRILLE FEATURES LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT IN JULY / 8PM-Midnight, Fri., July 8 / Enjoy signature cocktails, a Mediterranean-inspired menu, and live music / See featured bands and other arts opportunities this month on the PN News Blog. INFO or RSVP: www.citygategrille.com
SUGAR TOAD PATIO PARTY WITH LIVE MUSIC / 5:30-8PM, Fri., July 8 / Look for the red umbrellas alongside the Hotel Arista where Jon Conover will perform his contemporary acoustic rock while folks mix, relax and enjoy easing into the weekend. Two Brothers Craft Beer and SugarToad summer coctails will be available for enjoyment, too.
9
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FRANK SLOCUMB! Bank on a good day!
CLASSIC CAR SHOW / 11AM-2PM, Sat., July 7 / Naperville Bank & Trust / Fort Hill at Aurora Ave. FREE!
3RD DAY SUMMER SIDEWALK SALES IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE / Sat., July 7
FIND 'NAPERVILLE' COOKBOOKS AT ANDERSON'S /ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOPS, independently owned and operated, also 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. Find Anderson's Bookshops in Naperville at 123 West Jefferson and in Downers Grove at 5112 Main St.
.
NAPERVILLE NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS CLUB WELCOME COFFEE / 10:30AM, Mon., July 11 / Naperville Municipal Center / 400 S. Eagle St., Lower Level (No coffee in June or August)
ENGLISH ROWS TOWNE CENTRE FARMERS MARKET ON MONDAY AFTERNOONS / 3-7PM, Mondays thru Sept. 26 / English Rows Towne Centre, located south of 103rd Street on the west side of Route 59. For more information, call (630) 904-2727.
12
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GLEN EKEY! Here's to a good golf game!
13
Enhance young dancers' growth in discipline, poise, skill and creativity- call DANCE WEST BALLETat (630) 778-8400
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, COURT KENASTON! Keep the good jokes coming!
14
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAWN NEWMAN! Enjoy being a designing woman!
MUNICIPAL BAND CONCERT IN CENTRAL PARK / 7:30PM, Thurs., July 14 / FREE
NAPERVILLE TENNIS is where you'll find all the latest in tennis attire and equipment.
NAPERVILLE WOMAN'S CLUB 53RD JURIED FINE ART FAIR / 10AM-5PM, Sat., July 14 & Sun., July 15, 2012 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster, Naperville IL. Featuring more than 100 local and national artists selling, exhibiting and demonstrating their artwork. This event also has a Silent Auction, Petite Picasso Area for children, entertainment and food. It is the longest continuously running Art Fair in Illinois! Admission to the Art Fair & Naper Settlement is FREE. To apply visit www.zapplication.org or for more information visit www.napervillewomansclub.com;
24TH ANNUAL HOT JAZZ-6 COOL NITES CONCERT SERIES / 7:30PM, Sat., July 14 / Janice Borla Vocal Jazz Camp and “Hot Jazz - 6 Cool Nites” concert series will be presented at North Central College July 16 to 22. The overlapping events are jointly sponsored by the College’s Jazz Studies program. The Janice Borla Vocal Jazz Camp is a comprehensive week-long program designed to foster a jazz vocalist’s artistic concept, musical knowledge and performance skills. The “Hot Jazz – 6 Cool Nites” evening concert series will feature the camp faculty artists and is open to the general public. This year’s concerts will be presented in Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St. For more information, call Janice Borla at (630) 416-3911 or visit www.janiceborlavocaljazzcamp.org. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and senior citizens for the five concerts Saturday through Thursday. A four-night concert pass is available for $60 for adults or $45 for students and senior citizens.
15
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!
Art Around: July 15th, 5-9PM (rain date: July 16th)
IMPROMPTU ART AROUND & ENTERTAINMENT IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE / 5-9PM Fri., July 15 / (Raindate: July 16) The Downtown Naperville Alliance is partnering with Arranmore Center for the Arts to heighten awareness of the arts in our downtown. Naperville Art Around will infuse various impromptu art performances – be it dance, drama, visual arts, perhaps music on summer nights led by performers affiliated with Arranmore. Weather permitting / Come be inspired! INFO: www.downtownnaperville.com.
NAPERVILLE WOMAN'S CLUB 52ND JURIED FINE ART FAIR / 10AM-5PM, Sun, July 15 /
Naperville Woman's Club will host annual art fair at Naper Settlement. Over 85 Artists from across the country, & local areas, will be exhibiting and selling their beautiful art work, just steps away from downtown & the Riverwalk! Painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography, glass, metal and sculpture are just some of the mediums that will be displayed & for sale! This event is the longest continuously running Art Fair in Illinois, and a primary fund raiser for the Woman's Club. Hours are 10-5 Saturday & Sunday. For more information visit www.napervillewomansclub.com or naperartfair@comcast.net
16
17
CITYGATE GRILLE FEATURES LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT IN JULY / 8PM-Midnight, Fri., July 15 / Enjoy signature cocktails, a Mediterranean-inspired menu, and live music / See featured bands this month on the PN News Blog. INFO or RSVP: www.citygategrille.com
ROCKIN' FOR THE TROOPS / Sat., July 21 / TKTS: www.osotamerica.org / Gates open at noon. Main Stage entertainment begins at 3PM. Main Stage features Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band at 8:45PM. Much more in between at Cantigny in Wheaton. See PN's special page for OSOTAMERICA and more for the troops.
CASEY'S GRILLS! Providers of the Finest Quality Foods - CASEY'S FOODS - (630) 369-1686.
CLIMB ON BOARD the NAPERVILLE TROLLEY, Naperville's unique vehicles for tours and advertisIng. 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 (630) 420-2223 or go to http://www.napervilletrolley.com/
TAPAS ON THE PATIO? Discover the true taste of Spain at MESON SABIKA. Call 630- 983-3000.
GARAGE SALE / 9:30AM-1:30PM, Sat., July 16 / 11S639 McGrath Lane, Naperville / INFO: jnnguyenjulie@gmail.com.
JOINT BIG BAND JAZZ CONCERT / 7:30PM, Sat., July 16 / On stage in the Community Concert Center in Central Park / The host band, the NMB Naperville Big Band has invited a guest big band, the popular all female big band, The Chicago Outskirts Big Band.
17
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ART LAUTENSLAGER! Mind your p's & q's.
THE DIFFERENCE IS LOVE - ST. PATRICK'S RESIDENCE a 210-Bed Long Term Care Nursing Home - 630-416-6565
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.
SETTLEMENT SUNDAYS WITH FREE SUNDAES AT NAPER SETTLEMENT! / 2-3:30PM, Sundays, Now thru Aug. 26 / Admission to the historic museum village includes free sundaes from 2 to 3:30 p.m. with do-it-yourself toppings, but also a variety of hands-on activities during the Settlement's open hours of 1 to 4PM. Play old-fashioned games, participate in sack races, tour the Victorian mansion, explore the homes and businesses and try the Geocache hunts. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors 62 and older and $6.50 for youth ages 4 to17. Admission is free for children 3 and younger. INFO: (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.museum.
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.indieboundnaperville.org.
19
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANNETTE WEHRLI! Ding! Ding!
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
GIRL SCOUT SUMMER CAMP /1-4PM, Tues., July 19, Wed., July 20 & Thurs. July 21 / Von Oven Scout Reserve, 701 West Street, Naperville / Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
INFO: Kathleen Suda via ksuda@girlscoutsgcnwi.org or (630) 544-5981.
NAPERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING / 7PM, Tues., July 19 / Attend the meeting or stay turned on cable TV. (We have learned recently that some individuals watch council meetings together as a group in the comfort of someone's home or via text messaging.)
SANGRIA ON THE PATIO ANYONE? Discover the true taste of Spain in the ambience of a 19th-century mansion, dine at MESON SABIKA, 983-3000.
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.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PETE ELLMAN! We hear music playing!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DARLENE EBEL! Is your bike in gear?
MUNICIPAL BAND CONCERT IN CENTRAL PARK / 7:30PM, Thurs., July 21 / FREE
BEFORE THE BAND CONCERT / 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
HOT OF THE PRESS! MINUTEMAN PRESS Celebrates community every day & 31 years in 2011! Call (630) 369-1360. If you're looking for items (flags, signs, prizes, etc.) to make your charity golf outing complete, call Paula at Minuteman Press.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JUSTIN KMITCH! Extra! Extra! Read all about it in the Daily Herald!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JERRY DELLA FEMINA! Extra! Extra! Did you run an ad in the Independent?
KIDS MATTER! Show appreciation to people who work with children and youth.---KIDS MATTER
ONE STOP FOR MEN & WOMEN'S CLOTHING! Experience fine quality shopping every day at DEAN'S MENS AND WOMENS CLOTHING
HARVEST DINNER AT SUGARTOAD AT THE HOTEL ARISTA / 5:30-9PM, Mon. to Sat. thru harvest season /
23ND ANNUAL JANICE BORLA VOCAL JAZZ CAMP PERFORMANCE / 7PM, Fri., July 22 / Features eight jazz artists who comprise its faculty roster for the weeklong educational workshop. Concert features student performers from the camp. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact the North Central College Box Office at (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/show.
CITYGATE GRILLE FEATURES LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT IN JULY / 8PM-Midnight, Fri., July 22 / Enjoy signature cocktails, a Mediterranean-inspired menu, and live music / See featured bands this month on the PN News Blog. INFO or RSVP: www.citygategrille.com
21
CASEY'S GRILLS! Providers of the finest quality foods, this weekend's grill special is a Pineapple Bourbon Glazed Chicken Sandwich. INFO: CASEY'S FOODS - (630) 369-1686.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JIM BAIRD! Cheers to your good health!
ASK MISS BEV who says, "Childhood should be a journey...not a race." Call CREATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL at (630) 420-1065.
CLICK on PN NAPERVILLE NEWS, CITY NOTES and PARK DISTRICT NEWS from the MAIN PAGE (upper left) for the latest updates and releases of happenings in Naperville.
25
SUGARTOAD RECOGNIZED WITH WINE SPECTATOR MAGAZINE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE! This award is given to a well-chosen selection of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. Typically, these lists offer at least 100 selections. Congratulations!
DUPAGE COUNTY FAIR / Wed., July 25 thru Sun., July 29 / DuPage County Fairgrounds
2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton / Hours: 8AM to 11PM daily / Admission is $10 for adults and $3 for children / TKTS required for demolition derby, grandstand concerts and rides. Schedules and more INFO: www.dupagecountyfair.org
26
MUNICIPAL BAND CONCERT IN CENTRAL PARK / 7:30PM, Thurs., July 26 / FREE
27
28
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NEIL GATES!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DARLENE SENGER!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARCIA STRAUB! How's the neighborhood?
JOIN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE / SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS ADVOCATES / Find the NAPERVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE on the 3rd level of the Main Street Promenade
HARVEST DINNER AT SUGARTOAD AT THE HOTEL ARISTA / Every Thursday thru harvest season / Special 3-Course Harvest Dinner featuring local ingredients...$45 and half off wine $75 bottles and under.
TABOR HILLS - Combine an independent retirement lifestyle with quality health care. Call 630-305-5400.
OSWALD'S PHARMACY Oswald’s Pharmacy has been serving Naperville’s needs since 1875. Oswald's Pharmacy is now located at 88 Gartner Road in the Naperville Plaza.
CITYGATE GRILLE FEATURES LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT IN JULY / 8PM-Midnight, Fri., July 27 / Enjoy signature cocktails, a Mediterranean-inspired menu, and live music / See featured bands this month on the PN News Blog. INFO or RSVP: www.citygategrille.com
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GARY VICIAN! We hear Naperville Township is happening!
ARE YOU AN AMERICAN CITIZEN REGISTERED TO VOTE IN THE ELECTIONS? If not, become a registered voter!
NAPERVILLE CHEVROLET IS PROUDLY SPONSORING A CAR SHOW 'CRUISIN FOR THE TROOPS: AMERICAN CLASSICS FOR AMERICAN HEROES' / 8AM-3PM, Sat., July 30 / VFW and the Seal Team Museum will host a car show at the VFW Post 3873. All proceeds will benefit the Seal Teams Museum and the Wounded Warrior Project. If you have a classic car block out the date. "Tell all your friends, family and enemies," said Mike Barbour. INFO: Kag Cagnoni at (630) 803-9586 or e-mail kcagnoni@gmail.com.
SCOTT'S WALK / 7:30-10:30AM, Sun., July 31 / Elmwood Elementary School, 1024 Magnolia Lane / Scott's Walk was created in memory of Scott Zager by his family. On Dec. 5, 2007, at the age of 18, Scott Zager was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Scott fought his cancer hard but with amazing courage and the constant dignity that showed his kind, brilliant and gentle character. INFO:
DUPAGE COUNTY FAIR / Thru Sun., July 31 / DuPage County Fairgrounds
2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton / Hours: 8AM to 11PM daily / Admission is $10 for adults and $3 for children / TKTS required for demolition derby, grandstand concerts and rides. Schedules and more INFO: www.dupagecountyfair.org
POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE NEWS BLOGS! http://www.positivelynaperville.com/Septoverflow.html Sometimes updates and news arrive that miss our monthly calendars. The Naperville News Blog is a place for stories, thoughts and events that come in between issues of www.pnmonthly.com.
If you'd like to send us a Press Release please check out our Press Release Guidelines.
OTHER COMMUNITY CALENDARS
Exchange Club Ribfest
is an annual prize-winning tradition held
July 4th Weekend at Knoch Park.
See Ribfest Nostalgia.
The trophy for the best ribs & sauce at Ribfest 2011 went to Johnson's BBQ.
Thanks, Jerry Kochurka & the 2011 Ribfest Steering Committee.
Naperville News Blog
Naperville N.E.W.S. Blog
Need a 5-minute break for a
little toe-tappin' music
right now?
Enjoy this amazing mix
of music that takes
you around the world.
Discover
Live Music at
CityGate Grille
8:30PM-Midnight
Fridays & Saturdays in July
CityGate Grille is located across from the Hotel Arista in the Calamos Investments Building at CityGate Centre, Rt. 59 at
Diehl Rd, near I-88.
How do you find
CityGate Grille &
at the
Hotel Arista
at CityGate Centre?
A quick way to go from central Naperville
is to take River Rd north to Raymond Rd, north to Ferry. Hang a left (west) and
head toward Rt. 59.
You'll see the Hotel Arista on the left.
Turn left at the CityGate sign, look toward Calamos and the parking decks.
Discover bargains during
3 days of
Summer Sizzlin'
Sidewalk Sales
in downtown Naperville
every July.
Shop for deals 2012!
SugarToad
Winemaker Dinners
TBA
Social seating encourages robust conversation during these wine tastings designed for indviduals, couples and groups of like-minded folks who desire
to learn about the culinary arts.
That said, no previous wine
knowledge is necessary, just an interest in discovering how great
wines complement delicious flavors
blended by the chef.
RSVP: (630) 778-8623
or visit
Click on swinger for Charity Golf Outings now thru September
Thank you for supporting
local businesses & events!
Rockin' for the Troops
hosted by
Operation Support Our
Troops Illinois at Cantigny
Details: Sat. July 21
Gates Open at Noon
Thanks for donations! Organizers
will be collecting items at the event to help fill care packages to send to the military overseas. Items listed on the top 10 most requested include Slim Jims, jelly (32 oz or less; NO Glass Please), mayonnaise (individual packets), crackers (1# box or less), nasal spray/eye drops, cereal bars, foot powder (20 oz or less), body wash (18 oz or less), microwave popcorn, anti itch and antibiotic creams.
Invite guests to discover all
the attractions in Naperville.
Plan a staycation
today to augment
your vacation.
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
THANKS for shopping &
entertaining in Naperville!
And enjoy
Naperville Woman's Club Fine Art Fair
at Naper Settlement
Watch for changes
in 2012!
July 14 & 15
*******
Throughout the year, in addition to packing and sending items to the military overseas, volunteers at OSOTAmerica plan a major fundraiser at Cantigny...
Rockin' for the Troops with
Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band
is Sat., July 21 at Catigny Park
In 2010 OSOT America founder Deb Rickert introduced Rockie Lynne, left, to Naperville veterans at Judd Kendall VFW for a pre-concert concert. PN was happy
to make his acquaintance.
Quigley's Irish Pub
in downtown Naperville
Enjoy Quigley's new private label by Argus Brewery
Patron's Reserve
on the patio!
West Suburban Irish
Pub Quiz Night
7PM, Tues., Aug. 7
Quiz play is free!
Discover a great way to
introduce youngsters to the performing arts every month!
Center Stage Theater
Presents
KIDZ KABARET
For ticket info, see dates posted on
Quigley's Irish Pub
in downtown Naperville
Enjoy Quigley's new private
label by Argus Brewery
Patron's Reserve
on the patio!
West Suburban Irish Pub Quiz NIght is 7PM, Tues., Aug. 7
Quigley's Irish Pub
in downtown Naperville
Enjoy Quigley's new private
label by Argus Brewery
Patron's Reserve
on the patio!
West Suburban Irish Pub Quiz NIght is 7PM, Tues., Aug. 7
Casey's fires up the
grill on its covered patio with picnic tables in the front!
11AM-2PM, Saturdays & Sundays
Weekend Special: Coming soon!
Menu also includes hot dogs,
grillmaster burgers, brats, and more priced from $3 to $5. Add fifty cents
and make it a meal deal with
chips & soda!
Come shop, eat and mingle with your neighbors and friends! Picnic tables, too. Casey's is located near Oswald's Pharmacy in Naperville Plaza, Gartner at Washington streets.
Thanks Gary Sinise and all Operation Support Our Troops America volunteers for your support of Rockin' for the Troops.
has plenty for men & women
in downtown Naperville!
When you're alone
And life is making you lonely,
You can always go downtown.
Sing...Sing a song!
City Council Meeting
7PM, Tues., July 17
Only one meeting in July!
See packed agenda developing at www.naperville.il.us.
DuPage County Fair
8AM-11PM Daily
July 25 to July 29
DuPage County Fairgrounds
2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton
Admission is $10 for adults
$3 for children
TKTS required for demolition derby, grandstand concerts and rides.
Schedules and more INFO: www.dupagecountyfair.org
MAYOR'S 32nd
GOLF OUTING
Mon., Sept. 10, 2012
(Always 2nd Monday in September)
Springbrook Golf Course
Shotgun starts / Scramble format
Tee time: 7AM ($150/golfer)
11:30AM lunch
Tee time: 1PM ($175/golfer)
4-Person Teams /
Ask about teams of five.
6:30PM Taste of a Few of Naperville's Best Restaurants
Cuisine on the Green!
(Dinner only $50)
For information and reservations, call Cindy at (630) 355-5800.
(Thanks to Dommermuth, Brestal, Cobine and West, Ltd.
for handling reservations.
Thanks to Emy and Cheryl
for updated info.)
Plant it Pink!
Now through
July 31
Thanks from the American Cancer Society!
Need info?
Contact: Joy at joy.rosenberg@cancer.org
or call (630) 932-1141
Concerts in Your Park
7:30-8:30PM, Certain Sundays
FREE
Naperville Jaycees
Last Fling
Aug. 31-Sept. 3
Main Stage Entertainment tickets for
the Naperville Jaycees Last Fling are now available for purchase online at www.noctrl.edu/show.
Also, find links to the ticket sales
page at www.lastfling.org.
Starting July 3, Last Fling Main Stage tickets will be available
at the following locations:
Oswald’s Pharmacy
88 West Gartner Rd, Naperville Plaza
Anderson’s Bookstore
123 West Jefferson Ave.
Downtown Naperville
Jersey Mike’s Subs
2555 W 75th St # 121, Naperville;
1032 Maple Avenue Lisle;
1147 North Eola Road, Aurora;
13400 South Route 59 Suite 126, Plainfield.
Young Eagles Day
Rally Flights
9AM-2PM, Certain Sundays
FREE flights, weather permitting, in general aviation aircraft for ages 8-17
Aurora Municipal Airport in Sugar Grove
June 26, Aug. 28.,
Sept. 25 & Oct. 23
Must be accompanied by a parent
or legal guardian in order to fly.
No reservations needed.
First come, first serve.
Flights are sponsored by the Fox Valley Sport Aviation Association, EAA Chapter 579. Each pilot covers the cost of the flights individually in the hope they can help broaden a child’s horizons, and perhaps inspire them to take an interest in aviation.
This month's Theater Beat
