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HAPPY NOVEMBER! Remember Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24.
WEST SUBURBAN IRISH QUIZ NIGHT AT QUIGLEY'S IRISH PUB / 7PM, Tues., Nov. 1 / Always the first Tuesday of the month. / Arrive early for your best shot at the best table. No experience necessary for this barrel of fun. Find trivia tips for the monthly game at www.wsirish.org. Mark your 2012 calendars now for Quiz Nights!
I CIVICS FEATURES ONLINE GAMES TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT GOVERNMENT IN AMERICA! Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor has launched an initiative to teach children about government: www.iCivics.org.
DISCOVER POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE PROMOTIONS 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 local promotions so you can keep the monthly publication clip-free!
PICK UP COPIES 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!
NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH / Dr. Allan Smith, Therapeutic Optometrist, encourages anyone who has, or may be at risk for, diabetes to have an annual eye examination. Smith operates English Rows Eye Care, an eye care facility located at 3027 English Rows Ave., Suite 209. English Rows Eye Care is a member of Vision Source, the nation’s number one network of private practice optometrists. Founded in 1991, The Vision Source network includes more than 2,000 offices in all 50 states and in Canada. INFO: www.englishrowseyecare.com or (630) 922-2661
ORDER YOUR FRESH HO-KA TURKEY AT CASEY'S FOODS! Be sure to reserve it in advance!
DEADLINE FOR CITY GRANT APPLICATIONS / Special Events and Cultural Amenities (SECA) Fund, Community Development Block Grant and Social Services Program Grant Applications Due November 1, 2010 / INFO: www.naperville.il.us or contact Katie Wernberg at (630) 548-1122 or by e-mail at wernbergk@naperville.il.us.
WINTER SEASON BEGINS AT NAPER SETTLEMENT /. Naper Settlement’s winter season will begin Tuesday, November 1. Hours are from 10AM to 4PM Tuesday through Friday. Admission is $5.25 for adults, $4.75 for seniors and $4 for youth ages 4 to 17. The Pre-Emption House Visitor Center and galleries will be open, but the building interiors are closed. INFO: www.napersettlement.museum.
THANKSGIVING DINNER AT SUGARTOAD OFFERS A CHOICE, BOUNTY AND A CLEAN KITCHEN AT THE END OF THE DAY ON NOV. 24! RESERVE TABLE NOW! (630) 778-8623.
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CITYGATE GRILLE MARKS TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY! / CityGate Grille is located at CityGate Centre, 2020 Calamos Drive near Route 59 at I-88. INFO: (630) 718-1010 or www.citygategrille.com.
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.
TICKETS FOR THE JAYCEES SANTA TRAIN ON SALE ONLINE SOON, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED / One-hour Santa Train runs Sat., Dec. 3 departing at 10AM and Noon rom Fifth Ave. Station. INFO: www.naperjaycees.org
NAPERVILLE WOMAN'S CLUB MONTHLY MEETING / 11:30AM, Wed., Nov. 2 / Business meeting followed by program / INFO: (630) 420-9680 or www.napervillewomansclub.com. Guests are always welcome to learn more about the Naperville Woman's Club, one of Naperville's oldest philanthropic organizations.
BREAKFAST IS SERVED IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE EVERY WEEKEND! Check out the menus at Quigley's Irish Pub, Heaven on Seven, Hugo's Frog Bar, Sullivan's Steak House, Flat Top Grill, Jimmy's Grill, Egg Harbor, and 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.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS!
DUPAGE PADS WAKE UP YOUR SPIRIT BREAKFAST & FUNDRAISER / 7-8:30AM Wed., Nov. 2 / Krasa Main Dining Room at Benedictine University / TKTS: $40 per person and tables of 8 are available for $320. Register online at www.dupagepads.org. / INFO: www.dupagepads.org.
NAPER HOMESTEAD OPENS TO INTERPRET SITE WHERE NAPERVILLE'S FOUNDER JOSEPH NAPER & HIS WIFE ALMEDA NAPER SET UP THEIR LIFESTYLE BACK IN THE DAY! / 3PM, Wed., Nov. 2 / Jefferson at Mill streets.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JOHN SCHMITT!
2ND ANNUAL NJWC LADIES NIGHT OUT EVENT / 7-9:30PM, Thurs., Nov. 3 / At Hotel Arista / $35 ticket includes a fabulous goodie bag, delicious hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, live demos, and a signature welcome drink. Proceeds benefit DuPage PADS and Naperville's Safety Town. / Raffles and silent auction will be held with prizes from favorite Naperville salons, restaurants, stores and more! / To purchase your ticket, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2101368249/efbevent.
GUYS & DOLLS OPENS AT PFEIFFER HALL / 7:30PM Thurs., Nov. 3 / North Central College students will stage six performances of one of the greatest Broadway musicals for the entire family. Performances at 7:30PM Nov. 3, 4, 5 and 12; 2PM Nov. 6; and 8PM Nov. 9 / TKTS: $15/adults and $10/students and senior citizens; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469). or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
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ASK ABOUT 'HARVEST DINNERS' AT SUGARTOAD / 5:30-9:30PM, Mon. thru Sat. / SugarToad Restaurant is located in the Hotel Arista at 2139 CityGate Lane near Route 59 & I-88 / INFO: (630) 778-8623 OR (630) 778-TOAD. www.sugartoad.com
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ERIN O'DONNELL!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SUN KWOK!
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CREATE BETTER WINDOWS at ROSELAND HOME DECOR. Call (630) 355-1565.
SECOND CHANCE RESALE ALL-DAY SALE / 10AM-5PM, Sat., Nov. 5 / All items in the store are 1/2 price. Yes! That's 50 percent off! / Great deals for customers and a great deal for Family Shelter Service, the nonprofit social service agency that helps victims of domestic violence break free. Second Chance Resale is located at 1512 N. Naper Boulevard, Suite 172 or by phone at (630) 955-9599, in Naperville and at 1131 Fairview Ave. in Westmont. To learn more about Family Shelter Service, visit www.familyshelterservice.org.
FIRST COMMUNITY BANK, locally-owned and made for you, is located in Naperville at 2728 W. 75th Street. INFO: (630) 357-3810.
DUPAGE COUNTY offers 60 forest preserves and six educational facilities. Find information at 933-7200 and www.dupageforest.com.
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE HAD TO FIGHT FOR IT, FREEDOM HAS A FLAVOR THE PROTECTED
SHALL NEVER KNOW. Thanks for remembering to appreciate Veterans on Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
HOW CURRENT IS YOUR WILL? Contact respected Naperville attorney, DICK KUHN at 420-8228.
BREATHE DEEP NAPERVILLE: A WALK & RALLY TO STOP LUNG CANCER / 10AM, Sat., Nov. 5 / Formerly called the Annual Naperville Walk and Rally for Lung Cancer, the 9th annual event is slated at the Riverwalk’s Grand Pavilion, 500 W. Jackson, Naperville. Check- in begins at 9AM and the walk steps off at 10:15AM. It’s a leisurely 3/4-mile or 1.5-mile walk which is friendly to strollers, wheelchairs, bicycles, and pets. Raffle prizes and a silent auction, too. / INFO: http://www.lungevity.org/naperville. For info call (630) 357-8464 or go to http://www.walkforlungcancer.org/
3RD ANNUAL "RALLY FOR RYAN" / 6:30-11PM, Sat., Nov. 5 / Gala event to raise funds and awareness for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). / At the White Eagle Golf Club with entertainment / TKTS: $125 and include food stations and an open bar. / Raffle prizes. / INFO & TKTS: www.rallyforryan.org.
BREATHE DEEP NAPERVILLE: A WALK & RALLY TO STOP LUNG CANCER / 10 AM, Sat. Nov. 5 / Naperville Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 500 W. Jackson / Funds raised benefit LUNGevity, a 501c3 organization / INFO: http://www.lungevity.org/naperville.
YMCA 100TH ANNIVERSARY GALA / 6PM, Sat., Nov. 5 / Hilton / $100 per person / Last-miinute availability INFO: (630) 420-0960 or jbowers@ymcachicago.org.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN OF GRACE MISTLETOE MARKETPLACE HOLIDAY BAZAAR / 9AM-1PM, Sat., Nov. 5 / Hand-crafted Christmas items, olive wood novelties, baked goods, and other unique gift offerings. Silent auction as well as a drawing for hand-stitched quilted items. Held in Grace Church's Fellowship Hall at 300 E. Gartner Rd. All proceeds benefit local, national and global missions.
SLEEP OUT SATURDAY / 5PM through the next morning, Sat., Nov. 5 / Homelessness awareness initiative throughout local communities.
ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOP 47TH ANNIVERSARY SALE RUNS THROUGH MONDAY, NOV. 6! / Business Hours, Nov. 5, 6 & 7 / 25 percent off everything in the store with an Anderson's Bookshop Card ($20 first-time card purchase/$10 card renewal annually.)
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GERMAN CHURCH SERVICES / 11:30AM, Sun., Nov. 6 / St. John UCC, 1190 Olesen Dr., Naperville, IL / INFO: (630) 961-9942 or naperstjohnucc@sbcglobal.net.
TEEN PARENT CONNECTION 'FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS' / 11:30AM-2PM Sun., Nov. 6 / Held at Medinah Country Club / TKTS: $40 and includes luncheon and wine service. RSVP: Mary Beth Kraft, marybethk@teenparentconnection.org. INFO: www.teenparentconnection.org.
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TODAY IT'S INDIE RUSH! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOP TOMORROW! / 6PM, Mon., Nov. 7 / Celebrate local independently-owned businesses during ‘IndieRush’ to mix and mingle at Anderson’s Two Door East. In addition to news about your independent business, bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Libation provided. www.indieboundnaperville.org.
LAUNCH OF 'AMERICA HAS NOT FORGOTTEN CAMPAIGN' / Mon., Nov. 7 / The purpose is to create an effective reminder to the American public that thousands of fellow citizens continue to serve in dangerous places around the world. Also, the hope is to provide a “call to action” that would include basic things people can do to demonstrate concern, awareness and support for military and military families. For info about the initiative advanced, in part, by Operation Support Our Troops America, visit www.osotamerica.org. Remember to pause at 11AM to observe Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE KICKS OFF HOMECOMING WEEK, NOW THROUGH NOV. 13.
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HAPPY 47TH ANNIVERSARY TO ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOP! Today, Nov. 8! And celebrate IndieBound local independently-owned businesses every day.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KIMBERLY KAINDL!
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OPEN MINDS & DOORS AT NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE. 150 Years: A promising Start!
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT ON STAGE / AUDITION OPPORTUNITIES ON THEATER BEAT!
Check out Theater Beat for productions this month, next month, etc., for the entire family to enjoy. Also find auditions schedules as well as features about children's performing arts education.
WINE TASTING WILL BENEFIT NAPERVILLE RESPONDS FOR OUR VETERANS / 6-9PM, Wed., Nov. 9 / Cress Creek Country Club will hold fundraiser with wines from Coopers Hawk Winery. MRFOW coordinates repairing, building and donating home for veterans in need. / $75 per person / INFO or RSVP: Rose McMahon at (630) 788-6473.
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 that connect "Indie" independence throughout Naperville! Thanks for shopping and dining locally and for supporting independently-owned businesses. For just $30, independently-owned businesses can join the initiative and place a red sign in your establishment. INFO: www.indieboundnaperville.org
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JERRY KOCHURKA!
LA SORELLA DI FRANCESCA "CABERNET IS KING" WINE DINNER / 6:30PM, Wed., Nov. 9 / 18 W Jefferson Ave. / INFO & RSVP: (630) 961-2706.
ALERT! FEMA NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY TEST WILL RUN FOR 3 MINUTES / 1PM, Wed., Nov. 9 / the Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA ,will test its emergency alert systems throughout the nation. This siren test will be the first time the system, tested and used by officials at the local level at 10AM on the first Tuesday of every month, is tested across the entire country. Thanks for telling friends, family and neighbors so they won't be alarmed. Be prepared. TV and radio broadcasts also will test at 1PM. Stay tuned. INFO: blog.fema.gov/2011.
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NEED OFFICE OR RETAIL SPACE? Looking for great retail space in Naperville or in Main Street Promenade? Call Ruth and Dwight Yackley at BBM INCORPORATED INFO: (630) 305-7171
FLAG RAISING AT THE MUNICIPAL CENTER / 9AM Thurs.., Nov. 10 / Happy Birthday, Marines!
HAPPY 236th BIRTHDAY TO THE U.S. MARINE CORPS! / 6PM Thurs., Nov. 10 / Cocktails-Dinner-Dance with Traditional Marine Cake-Eating Ceremony! Bobak's Signature Events / $55 per person / Write checks payable to Naperville Marines & send to: Chuck Bokar / DRC, 424 Fort Hill Dr. Suite 118, Naperville, IL 60540 Come one, come as a couple or come as a table of 8 or 10! / INFO: Contact Kelly at (630) 357-6008.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION PRESENTED BY NAPERVILLE SMART METER AWARENESS / 7-9PM Thurs., Nov. 10 / Held at Ashbury Clubhouse, 3403 Lawrence Dr. / Public welcome. / INFO: www.NapervilleSmartMeterAwareness.org.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MATT CARLYSLE!
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NEED A DENTIST? Laser dentistry by JOE HASELHORST, DDSA is painless! Really!
VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE AT 11-11-11 / 11AM, Fri., Nov. 11 / At Veterans Park on Gartner Road across from Grace United Methodist Church / Mustc & patriotic medleys performed by the Naperville Municipal Band / Tributes and Observances. No matter where you are at 11AM, take a moment to pause for reflection and gratitude to all members of the military who serve and have served this nation. A memory of Veterans Day 2010 to remember!
VETERANS DAY IS A GOOD ONE TO SUPPORT OUR TROOPS WITH DONATIONS! The top 10 items needed at this time include: canned meat, soups, pastas and fruit – 28 oz. or less; moisturizing lotion and body wash; unscented baby wipes; beef jerky; foot powder (20 ounces or less); large tubes of toothpaste; mints (lifesavers, tic tacs, etc.); and medical items such as antacids, eye drops, nose spray, pain relievers, etc. To drop off a collection at our warehouse, contact collections@osotil.com for the address and to arrange a date and time we are open for deliveries. For more information, visit www.osotil.org.
I CIVICS FEATURES ONLINE GAMES TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT GOVERNMENT IN AMERICA! Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor has launched an initiative to teach children about government: www.iCivics.org.
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE DAY IN CELEBRATION OF 150TH BIRTHDAY PROCLAIMED BY MAYOR PRADEL AND THE CITY OF NAPERVILLE!
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.
BOOKS CELEBRATE 150-YEAR HISTORY AT NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE / 2 to 3PM Fri., Nov. 11 / The public is invited to hear four authors—Kimberly Butler, Ann Durkin Keating, Pierre Lebeau and Chuck Savage—discuss their books about North Central College from 2 to 3PM Fri., Nov. 11 at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., followed by a book-signing from 3 to 3:30PM. The four also will sign books on Sat., Nov. 12 from 10AM to 11AM at the College Bookstore, 100 E. Jefferson Ave. and from 12:30 to 1:30PM in the Homecoming Tent near Championship Plaza in front of Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, 455 S. Brainard St. Each book will be available for $39.95 hardcover, $29.95 softcover at the North Central College Bookstore.
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NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE HOMECOMING! WELCOME ALUMNI!
BOOKS CELEBRATE 150-YEAR HISTORY AT NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE / 10AM to 11AM, Sat., Nov. 12 / Kimberly Butler, Ann Durkin Keating, Pierre Lebeau and Chuck Savage will sign books at the College Bookstore, 100 E. Jefferson Ave. and from 12:30 to 1:30PM in the Homecoming Tent near Championship Plaza in front of Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, 455 S. Brainard St. Each book will be available for $39.95 hardcover, $29.95 softcover at the North Central College Bookstore.
LEAVES HAVE FALLEN & SO HAVE THE 2011 RATES AT LYNMAR LENDING GROUP, INC.
Mortgage professionals Lynda Reilly & Mary Bazan will help find best rate on a variety of home loans. INFO: www.lynmarlending.com.
BE ON YOUR TOES! Enhance young dancers' growth in discipline, poise, skill and creativity- call DANCEWEST BALLETat (630) 778-8400 The Nutcracker is coming in December!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO NANCY QUIGLEY!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BRIAN MCKILLIP!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BOB FISCHER!
NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT WINTER 2012 PROGRAM GUIDE COMING YOUR WAY/ If you do not receive yours, call (630) 848-5000 to request a prompt redelivery. A .pdf version of this publication also will be available on the NPD Web site at www.napervilleparks.org.
NAPERVILLE TENNIS is where you'll find all the latest in tennis attire and equipment.
MAIN STREET PROMENADE & WASHINGTON CORNERS SHOPPERS! Beginning in mid-November, shoppers will have the opportunity to sign up for a series of prize drawings. INFO: www.mainstreetpromenade.com
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! Keep moving!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MARLENE WEISS!
5TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR AND OPEN HOUSE / 9AM - 1PM Sat., Nov. 12 / 1955 Randi Dr. Aurora, IL 60504 Alden of Waterford Continuing Care Retirement Community / INFO: (630) 851-1880/ www.aldenwaterfordccrc.com
GREAT DELI! Providers of the Finest Quality Foods - CASEY'S FOODS - 630-369-1686.
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
Turn your Art into Treasures at ART & FRAME NAPERVILLE, 355-0703.
SANGRIA, WHITE & RED! Discover the true taste of Spain at MESON SABIKA. / (630) 983-3000.
CLAYSPACE FALL OPEN HOUSE & POTTERY SALE / 10AM-5PM, Sat. Nov. 12, 11AM-4PM, Sun. Nov. 14 / 28W210 Warrenville Rd. Warrenville, IL 60555, ClaySpace INFO: (630) 393-CLAY
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE! BLOOD DRIVE AT VFW / 7:30AM-1:30PM, Sat., Nov. 12 / SAVE THE DATE! Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 located at 908 West Jackson / To schedule, call LifeSource (888) 427-4836 or log onto www.lifesource.org or just walk in. VFW NOVEMBER CALENDAR INFO.
PLANET HEALTH MAKE OVER / 10AM, Sat., Nov. 12 / INFO: www.planethealthmakeover.com
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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.
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING / 1PM - 3PM, Sun., Nov. 13 / Central DuPage Hospital, Conference Rooms 1 & 2 / 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield, IL
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MAIN STREET PROMENADE / Shop at the Main Street Promenade, Main Street at Van Buren, in downtown Naperville.
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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.
CHORUS HOSTS WORKSHOP FOR COMPETITIVE QUARTETS / 7PM Tues. Nov. 15, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 345 S. Kenilworth, Elmhurst, Choral-Aires Chorus / INFO: http://choral-aires.com
INFO: Stacey Haskins at (219) 743.2176
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CALL ABOUT BOOKING A HOLIDAY PARTY IN THE MANSION AT MESON SABIKA! Call (630) 983-3000. Ask about discounts that apply to parties of 20 to 400 in one of our nine dining rooms when reservations are booked by Nov. 30.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JOHN NORMAN!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CODY JOSS!
MEMORIAL LUMINARY AT FRIEDRICH-JONES ON MILL STREET / At dark, Wed., Nov. 16 / Every holiday season, the Memorial Luminary at Friedrich-Jones is a special time for families served over the past year to light a luminary in memory of their loved ones. The luminaries are placed around the funeral home for an evening of reflection and celebration of life.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CHUCK KOCH!
ASK ABOUT 'HARVEST DINNERS' OR THANKSGIVING DINNER AT SUGARTOAD / 5:30-9:30PM, Mon. thru Sat. until today! / SugarToad Restaurant is located in the Hotel Arista at 2139 CityGate Lane near Route 59 & I-88 / INFO: (630) 778-8623 OR (630) 778-TOAD.
5TH ANNUAL IT'S ALL ABOUT ME LADIES NIGHT / 5-8PM, Thurs., Nov. 17 / Held at Main Street Promenade, Suites 231, 241, and 251. / 31 participating businesses / Admission is free, and guests will enjoy warm camaraderie, tasty appetizers, refreshing drinks, holiday shopping and special discounts. The Main Street Promenade is located at 55 S. Main Street in downtown Naperville.
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VISIT THE PN NEWS BLOG FOR DETAILS AND A SCROLL OF UPDATES!
KID'S BEST FRIEND BENEFIT AND AWARDS DINNER / 5:30PM, Fri., Nov. 18 / Grand Ball Room at the Hilton Lisle-Naperville / Join The Education Center during its 31th year / TKTS: $125 each / RSVP or INFO: (630) 420-7807 or visit www.theeducationcenter.org /
BROWNIES WITH BARBARA OPEN DRESS REHEARSAL FOR THE DUPAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA / 7:30PM Fri., Nov. 18 / Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., downtown Naperville / (630) 778-1003 / info@dupagesymphony.org
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HAPPY 72ND BIRTHDAY, BRAND BOBOSKY! IT'S A WORK OF ART ON NOV. 19!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TOM GARVEY!
TAPAS ANYONE? Discover the true taste of Spain in the ambience of a 19th-century mansion, dine at MESON SABIKA( 630) 983-3000. Plan holiday parties, weddings, receptions, fundraisers corporate events and more.
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 AREA HOMEOWNERS CONFEDERATION MONTHLY MEETING / 8AM, Sat., Nov. 19 / City Hall.
VFW TURKEY RAFFLE / 6PM Sat., Nov. 19 / NOVEMBER CALENDAR INFO. Come one, come all to bid on items in silent auctions and to purchase raffle tickets to raise funds for general operation of the VFW. Other prizes, too. Thanks to all for your support! / The Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 is located at 908 W. Jackson Ave.
DUPAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT / 8PM Sat., Nov. 19 / DuPage Symphony Orchestra with special guest Elena Urioste, a rising violin superstar, perform Samuel Barber's pivotal Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in a concert titled "Bold and Beautiful" / Staged in North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $28/adults, $25/seniors and $11/students; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
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HOPE, DREAM, SKATE / 12PM, Sun., Nov. 20 / Seven Bridges Ice Arena, presented by Creative Ice Skating to benefit Edward Foundation / INFO: www.creativeiceskating.com.
KIDS MATTER Show appreciation to people who work with children and youth.---KIDS MATTER
GIFT IDEAS! Experience fine quality shopping every day at DEAN'S MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CLOTHING
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
SAVE THE DATE! REGIS PHILBIN & "HOW I GOT THIS WAY" WITH ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOP SERIES / 7PM Thurs., Dec. 1 / The Wentz / Ticket INFO: www.andersonsbookshop.com or at Anderson's Bookshop located at 123 W. Jefferson Ave.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO RUTH AND DWIGHT YACKLEY!
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NAPERVILLE BANK & TRUST is now located at Aurora Ave. and Fort Hill Road.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BOB BOHR!
DID YOU KNOW FOR FIRE SAFETY? One-half of all home fires occur between midnight and 6AM. Consider installing a monitored security system like one offered by Protection 1 that will automatically dispatch the fire department in case you’re away from the house, asleep or unable to respond. INFO: www.ProtectionOne.com.
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MINUTEMAN PRESS Celebrates community every day! Call (630) 369-1360. Order your holiday greeting cards today!
EXCHANGE CLUB PLANS RIBFEST THROUGHOUT THE YEAR! Hope for Tomorrow Happens Today at the NAPERVILLE EXCHANGE CLUB. Call (630) 305-8881.
"Childhood should be a journey...not a race." Call CREATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL at 420-1065.
CLICK on OVERFLOW NEWS, CITY NOTES and PARK DISTRICT NEWS from the MAIN PAGE (upper left) for the latest updates and releases of happenings in Naperville.
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PICK UP YOUR HOKA TURKEY AT CASEY'S FOODS! Be sure to reserve it in advance!
IT'S BLACK WEDNESDAY FOR THE PUBS! / All Day! Wed., Nov. 24 / Cheers! Enjoy a brew. Have fun reconnecting for the Thanksgiving holiday. Be safe! Drive sober.
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY! COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS! GOD BLESS AMERICA! Celebrate our traditions of sharing & caring! We say thoughtful prayers for all who serve our military here and around the world as we also remember folks less fortunate and thank others for their generosity of kindness in our great nation. God bless America and our cherished freedom.
ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER AT MESON SABIKA FOR EVERYONE IN NEED OF A PLACE TO FIND FELLOWSHIP & GOOD WILL, COMPLIMENTS OF THE OWNERS & STAFF. See side bar for details. Reservations required by Nov. 19. Space filled.
NOON LIONS CLUB THANKSGIVING TURKEY TROT 5K / 8AM, Thurs., Nov. 24 / NCHS / INFO: www.napervilleturkeytrot.com
CELEBRATE PARTICIPATING IN THE TURKEY TROT AT QUIGLEY'S IRISH PUB / 8AM-2PM, Thurs., Nov. 24 / If you walked or ran in the Noon Lions Club Turkey Trot 5K, before heading home to help with Thanksgiving dinner, raise a toast to good health at Quigley's. www.wsirish.org
ENJOY THANKSGIVING DINNER AT SUGARTOAD WHERE THEY PROMISE NO STOVE DUTY!
11AM-6PM, Thurs., Nov. 24 / Chef's menu offers choice, bounty and a clean kitchen at the end of your dinner. 3-course prix fixe menu. / Adults: $40 and Children 6-12: $19 / Kids 5 and under: Complimentary. / SugarToad is located in the Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre near Route 59 and I-88. Reservations: (630) 778-8623. INFO: www.sugartoad.com
GOOD GRAVY! HUGE HELPING OF 'FIRSTS' DURING NFL FOOTBALL GAMES SCHEDULED ON THANKSGIVING DAY! / 12:30PM - Packers vs. Lions at Detroit on FOX / 4:15PM - Dolphis vs. Cowboys at Texas on CBS / 8:20PM - 49ers vs. Ravins on NFLN
LIVE FROM NEW YORK CITY! WATCH FOR BECKY ANDERSON IN THE MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE! Anderson will be part of the crew managing the a balloon for 'Wimpy Kid' book series.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALISON DEBOER!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DAN HEMAN!
Find the NAPERVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE on the 3rd level of the Main Street Promenade
MAIN STREET PROMENADE & BENTON TERRACE PRESENT THE HOLLY TROLLEY! / 11AM-3PM, Fri., Nov. 25 & Sat., Dec. 10 / Look for seven pick-up and drop-off locations. INFO: www.mainstreetpromenade.com
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING AND CAROLING BY CLASSIC RING CAROLERS / 4:30-6:30PM, Fri., Nov. 25 / Following Electric Light Parade in downtown Naperville / Sponsored by retailers at Main Street Promenade. FREE! Public Welcome! INFO: teresa@bbmincorporated.com
WEST SUBURBAN IRISH ADD A LITTLE GREEN TO HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS PARADE / 4:30PM, Fri., Nov. 25 / Downtown Naperville. Remember! WSI St. Patrick's Parade is March 12.
HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS KICK OFF ALL DAY WITH FESTIVITIES THROUGH CHRISTMAS EVE!
GIDDY UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH MAIN STREET PROMENADE! / 4:30PM, Fri., Nov. 25 / Decorated horse-drawn carriage makes its first appearance in the Electric Light Parade. The horses will return to Main Street Promenade the next four Sundays, beginning November 28, and provide FREE carriage rides to shoppers from 2-5PM. Valuable merchant coupons will also be given out on those days.
LOOK, LINK & LEARN VIA RED INDIEBOUND SIGNS DESIGNATING INDEPENDENT MERCHANTS AS THEY HELP LIGHT UP LITTLE FRIENDS FOR HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS / Look for independently-owned businesses to brighten the Electric Parade, promoting their goal to help people here and across the nation locate independently-owned businesses and their contributions to enhance the culture of business. In the meantime, thanks for shopping and dining locally and for supporting independently-owned businesses. For just $30, independently-owned businesses can join the initiative and place a red sign in your establishment. See many of them in the parade. INFO: www.indieboundnaperville.org
REMINDER! BEWARE OF SCAM ARTISTS! 'Tis the season to be aware of all the scams out there targeted at senior citizens, veterans, the military and just about everybody. Never reply to an e-mail solicitation for funds or information. Don't be wooed by telemarketers with great charitable offers who volunteer to come to pick up a check "to make it convenient for you." Yes! Scamming goes on in Naperville. Pay attention. To report a scam, contact Mike Barbour, Veterans Community Relations, Naperville Township, at (630) 355-2786.
ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE / 4:30PM, Fri., Nov. 25 / After the Friends of Little Friends Electric Light Parade Santa will flip the switch for the Grand Illumination of downtown Naperville. / Festivities end at 7:30PM, just in time to shop until 9PM and dine out where most restaurants serve food until 10PM. Thanks for supporting your local business community.
GRAND ILLUMINATION IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE HOLIDAY TREE ILLUMINATION / Fri., Nov. 25 / The illumination of a beautifully decorated 15-foot tree will take place in the archway of the Main Street Promenade following the parade. / Sing holiday songs and flip the magical switch, lighting the festive gold and red tree. Totally Tuned Barbershop Quartet will entertain visitors while everyone enjoys hot chocolate, donated by Naperville Dental Specialists and Innovative Orthodontics.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO GREG MORAN!
MAIN STREET PROMENADE COLORFUL HOLIDAY TREE WITH PHOTO OPPORTUNITY! / 11AM-2PM, Nov. 26 & 27 / The Promenade’s colorful tree will be the backdrop for other holiday activities coordinated by the Downtown Naperville Alliance. Wolf Camera will be taking family photos at the Promenade and giving a free 4 x 6 photo to families both days.
TABOR HILLS - Combine an independent retirement lifestyle with quality health care. Call 630-305-5400.
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY! NATIONWIDE! / Sat., Nov. 26 / Thanks for shopping locally and supporting small businesses, the nation's leading job creators. Look for bright red Indie Bound Naperville signs on display by local independents / www.indieboundnaperville.org
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LYNDA REILLY!
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.
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MAIN STREET PROMENADE & BENTON TERRACE CONDOMINIUMS PRESENT THE HOLLY TROLLEY / Weekends during the holiday season throughout downtown Naperville. www.mainstreetpromenade.com
FIRST COMMUNITY BANK 'WE'RE GIVING BACK' CHECKING ACCOUNT / Now! / First Community Bank, true to the mission of our community roots and our community banking philosophy, has created the "We're giving back" checking account. Simply open your First Community Relationship Checking Account and the Bank will donate $25 to one of six (6) Naperville Charities to help make Naperville a stronger community. If you have a Charitable organization that you feel should be a partner in this endeavor, contact FCB President Pat Benton at (630) 357-3810.
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NAPERVILLE NEWS BLOGS! http://www.positivelynaperville.com/Septoverflow.html Sometimes updates and news arrive that miss our monthly calendars. Overflow News is a place for stories and events that come in between issues of www.pnmonthly.com.
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THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, PLAN TO ENTERTAIN GUESTS IN NAPERVILLE! Enjoy all the bright lights from the Grand Illumination in downtown to CityGate Centre at I-88 and Route 59 to many colorfully decorated homes in neighborhoods all the way down to 111th Street. For peace on Earth, make reservations for overnight holiday guests at one of Naperville's 17 hotels.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JIM CROOKSTON!
TROLLEY RIDES, TOO! TROLLEY-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA! BE CONNECTED. VISIT OUR ADVERTISERS WITH A CLICK AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT ON STAGE / AUDITION OPPORTUNITIES ON THEATER BEAT!
Check out Theater Beat for productions this month, next month, etc., for the entire family to enjoy. Also find auditions schedules as well as features about children's performing arts education.
SAVE THE DATE! REGIS PHILBIN & "HOW I GOT THIS WAY" WITH ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOP SERIES / 7PM Thurs., Dec. 1 / The Wentz / Ticket INFO: www.andersonsbookshop.com or at Anderson's Bookshop located at 123 W. Jefferson Ave.
Remember.
Remember.
Remember.
Veterans Day
11AM, Nov. 11
Remember
'11-11-11'
2009
Memories of
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you to all the
folks at Meson Sabika
for opening your home
again to anyone or
family that's down on their luck and in need of
a place to go for
Thanksgiving Dinner.
A traditional turkey
dinner will be served from 11AM to 1:30PM
and it's compliments
of the house.
Reservations required
by Nov. 17. Now filled.
RSVP: (630) 983-3000.
And it's never too early
to make New Year's Eve reservations at
Meson Sabika.
(630) 983-3000
For Reservations (630) 778-8623
Also, SugarToad
at the Hotel Arista
will be serving
Thanksgiving Dinner.
Save the Ash!
Emerald Ash Borer INFO
THANKS for shopping, banking, entertaining, working and dining locally!
Naperville News Blog
Quigley's Irish Pub
in downtown Naperville
Enjoy Quigley's new private
label by Argus Brewery
Patron's Reserve!
West Suburban Irish Pub Quiz NIght at Quigley's
7PM, Tues., Nov. 1 & Dec. 6
Remember! Plan a parade entry for the St. Patrick's
Day Parade in March!
Blood Drive
7:30AM-1:30PM, Sat., Nov. 12
Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873
908 West Jackson
Did you know that every three seconds someone needs blood? There are 4.5 million American lives saved each year by blood transfusions. Ninety percent of the population will need donated blood in its lifetime. Yet fewer that three percent of eligible donors regularly give the gift of life. Blood is the only gift one human being can give to another that cannot be manufactured, and currently, there is no substitute.
Each presenting donor will receive a complimentary gift. / Bring a family member or friend along. The process takes less than an hour, but knowing you helped save a life and the good feelings that brings to you goes on for a very long time!
To schedule, call LifeSource (888) 427-4836 or log onto www.lifesource.org or just walk in.
Remember!
U.S. Marine Corps
236th Birthday Ball
Cocktails-Dinner-Dance
with Traditional Marine
Cake-Eating Ceremony!
6PM, Thurs., Nov. 10
Signature Events
$55 per person
Write checks payable to
Naperville Marines & send to:
Chuck Bokar / DRC
424 Fort Hill Dr. Suite 118
Naperville, IL 60540
Come one, come as a couple
or come as a table of 8 or 10!
Contact Kelly at (630) 357-6008
for more information.
Every holiday season, the Memorial Luminary at Friedrich-Jones is a special time for families served over the past year to light a luminary in memory of their loved ones. The luminaries are placed around the funeral home for an evening of reflection and celebration of life. This year's Memorial Luminary will be Nov. 16, 2011.
Veterans Day observance is held at Veterans Park, located on Gartner Road across from Grace United Methodist Church. Thanks to all!
Hometown Holidays
4:30PM, Fri., Nov. 25
Downtown
Naperville
Watch for more to be
posted on November 25
as the entertainment schedule is completed
during the next month.
Meanwhile, visit
Stay tuned and pay attention
to the Primary Election
on March 20, 2012!
CityGate Grille
in November
Enjoy signature cocktails, a
Mediterranean-inspired menu, and
live music every Friday and Saturday
night from 8PM to midnight.
Nov. 4
The Crown Vics
1950’s Wild Rock & Roll
Nov. 5
New Image Band Motown, Jazz, Funk & Dance
Nov. 11
Cirrus Falcon Classic
& Acoustic Rock
Nov. 12
Amy Yassinger- Jazz, R&B & Pop
Nov. 18
Paris Swing
Swing & Jazz of the 1930’s
Nov. 19
The Special 20’s
Chicago Blues, Swing &
Rock & Roll
Nov. 25
The Rhythm Rockets
Old School Jump, Swing,
Rhythm & Blues
Nov. 26
Brent Brown / Acoustic Guitar
Located in CityGate Centre near the
Hotel Arista and SugarToad, just off
Route 59 and I-88, CityGate Grille
offers plenty of free parking.
ORDER YOUR FRESH
HO-KA TURKEY AT
CASEY'S FOODS!
Be sure to reserve it in advance!
Casey's Foods
Naperville Plaza
124 W Gartner Rd
(630) 369-1686
Whatever the holiday,
stand out among all the greeting cards your customers receive.
Be creative!
Customize your message
today at Minuteman Press.
Think about 'thank you'
note cards you can
use all year.
Ask about daily discounts
that might apply today.
Minuteman Press
(630) 369-1360
Noon Lions Club THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY TROT 5K
8AM, Thurs., Nov. 24
from
Naperville Central
High School
Pre-registration only!
INFO:
We're Giving Back!
First Community Bank, true to the mission of our community roots and
our community banking philosophy,
has created the "We're giving back" checking account.
Simply open your First Community Relationship Checking Account and FCB will donate $25 to one of six (6) Naperville Charities to help make Naperville a stronger community.
If you have a Charitable organization that you feel should be a partner in
this endeavor, contact FCB President Pat Benton at (630) 357-3810.
First Community Bank
2728 W. 75th Street.
Enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving weekend of festivities in Naperville!
North Central College
Celebrates 150 Years
with the arts!
Colbie Calliat will sing
Thurs., Nov. 10 at
The Wentz
for Homecoming
Weekend Nov. 12.
Visit North Central College's
fine & performing arts calendar for theater productions, art gallery exhibits, lectures
& more this week ... Northcentralcollege.edu/show.
