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YOGA AID FUNDRAISER AT NAPER SETTLEMENT / 10AM-12PM, Sat., Oct 1, 2011 / Sponsored by Salutations Yoga and Sky Yoga Studios / INFO www.yogaaid.com / INFO: Michelle Young at (630) 246-2356 or michelle@salutationsyoga.org.
PUBLIC SAFETY OPEN HOUSE AT PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER ON AURORA AVE / 10AM-2PM, Sat., Oct. 1 / Meet and greet first responders! Great photo opportunities with demonstrations on the hour including a helicopter rescue exercise / Information for the entire family! / FREE!
PRAIRIE PICKIN' CONCERT AT MCDONALD FARM / 4-7PM, Sat., Oct. 1 / Prairie Pickin': A Musical Celebration of Local Conservation will feature Redhorse, The Stoneflys and Matthew Hayes, local bands that are generously donating their time and talents for the Conservation Foundation at McDonald Farm, located at 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd. / Admission: $10 per person (children 12 and under, free). Pre-registration appreciated, but walk ins welcome. Payment will be taken at the door. / INFO: (630) 428-4500, Ext. 17 or e-mail chayes@theconservationfoundation.org.
BEHAVIOR BASICS WORKSHOP / 8AM, Sat., Oct 1 / Hilton Lisle/Naperville / Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region / INFO: (630) 620-4433 or pgillespie@EasterSealsdfvr.org.
ADOPT-A-RAMA /11AM - 3PM Sat., October 1, 2011 / Two Bostons Pet Boutique located at 2523 W. 75th Street, Naperville / INFO: events@twobostons.com.
CREAM OF THE CROP CRAFT FAIR / 9AM to 3PM, Sat., Oct. 1 / St. Margaret Mary Parish Center, 1450 Green Trails Dr. (at Naper Blvd.), sponsored by Sharing Parish Program, Free admission, Lunch available, Chinese Auction. INFO: Call Martha at (630) 961-2169.
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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!
WORLD MRSA AWARENESS MONTH BEGINS / October has been selected as World MRSA Month, a grassroots initiative to heighten awareness of the MRSA epidemic that kills hundreds of thousands a year. The highly infectious MRSA--- an acronym for methicillin-resistant staph aureus--- is a type of bacterium often found on the skin and in the nose of healthy children and adults. Approximately 10% of the population is colonized with MRSA. MRSA can cause serious infections in wounds, the bloodstream and pneumonia, especially in crowded ERs at hospitals. INFO: http://www.worldmrsaday.org/index.html
OKTOBERFEST AT NAPER SETTLEMENT - DAY 2! / 4-10PM, Sat., Oct. 1 / Hosted by the Naperville Heritage Society on the grounds of Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Join in the fun and enjoy live music as you enjoy authentic German cuisine. Tickets are $10 per person or $8 in advance with online ticket purchase. There is an additional cost for food and drink, some with Bavarian flavors. For details, visit www.napersettlement.museum.
DID YOU KNOW? OCTOBER IS NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION MONTH / Take steps to minimize the risk of home fires by remembering two key fire safety steps: install a smoke alarm and develop a fire escape plan.
PUBLIC SAFETY OPEN HOUSE AT PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER ON AURORA AVE / 10AM-2PM, Sat., Oct. 1 / Demonstrations at 11AM with Helicopter Exercise at 12:30PM / Information for the entire family! / FREE!
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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: (630) 420-2120.
WE GROW DREAMS GARDEN MARKET AT FREEDOM COMMONS / 9AM-1PM / Every Saturday through October 30 / Freedom Commons on Freedom Drive between I-88 / Naperville Exit and Diehl Road, Sponsored by Freedom Commons to benefit We Grow Dreams. INFO: www.freedomcommons.com.
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12TH ANNUAL SINGING FOR SENIORS / 3PM - 4:30PM Sun., Oct. 2 / Compass Church of Naperville, 1551 East Hobson Road / Admission: FREE as always! / For reserve seating and/or to arrange for a ride if needed, call (630) 343-9818 or e-mail: singingforseniors@gmail.com
Thanks to our great sponsors for their continued generous support: www.singingforseniors.org
BREAKFAST IS SERVED IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE EVERY WEEKEND! Check out the menus at Hugo's Frog Bar, Heaven on Seven, Quigley's Irish Pub, Sullivan's Steak House, Flat Top Grill, Jimmy's Grill, Egg Harbor and more. 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.
COOKING UP HOPE / Noon, Sunday, Oct. 2 / Hosted at the Naperville Country Club by the Rosecrance Foundation Chicago Board / Proceeds benefit teens whose families need financial assistance for addiction treatment at Rosecrance. INFO: (815) 387-5602 or lvass@rosecrance.org.
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HARVEST DINNER AT SUGARTOAD AT THE HOTEL ARISTA / Every Mon. thru Sat. during harvest season / RSVP: (630) 778-8623 or visit www.sugartoad.com
CREATE A BETTER VIEW! ROSELAND DRAPERIES & INTERIORS October is a great month to treat your windows to new blinds or curtains! Call (630) 355-1565.
DUPAGE COUNTY offers 60 forest preserves and six educational facilities. Find information at (630) 933-7200 and www.dupageforest.com.
nNCHS GIRLS VOLLEY FOR A CURE / 4:30PM Mon., Oct. 3 / Varsity plays at 5:30PM / Naperville Central and Wheaton Warrenville South high schools host Volley for the Cure with the hope to raise $30,000 for Susan G Komen Foundation. The event will be held at Naperville Central High School.
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COMIC STRIP DETECTIVE DICK TRACY MARKS HIS 80TH YEAR IN PRINT ON OCT. 4 / See the Dick Tracy Century Walk sculpture along the Riverwalk near the Naperville Township Building.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NICKI ANDERSON!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEV PATTERSON FRIER!
WEST SUBURBAN IRISH QUIZ NIGHT AT QUIGLEY'S IRISH PUB / 7PM, Tues., Oct. 4 / Monthly Trivia on the first Tuesday / Arrive early to secure a table. / Prizes and fun / INFO: www.wsirish.org
CITY COUNCIL MEETING / 7PM Tues., Oct. 4 / Council Chambers / Naperville Municipal Center/ 400 S. Eagle Street / Sign up to speak by 7PM.
YOUR LAST WILL & TESTAMENT...How current is your will? Contact respected Naperville attorney, DICK KUHN at (630) 420-8228.
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FREE JOB TRAINING WORKSHOPS FOR VETERANS AT JUDD KENDALL VFW POST 3873 / Oct. 5-12 / Daily Schedule: 8:30 - 10AM Job Search Strategy; 10 -11:30AM Resume Writing;
11:30 -Noon Lunch (PROVIDED BY THE NAPERVILLE AMERICAN LEGION); 12 – 1:30PM Social Media; 1:30 – 3PM Behavior Based Interviewing; 3– 3:30PM How to Work a Job Fair / To register contact Becky Brillon at the Naperville Community Career Center via vets@communitycareercenter.org or call (630) 961-5665.
KIDSMATTER TEEN VOLUNTEER FAIR / 5:30PM - 7:30PM, Wed., Oct. 5 / Naperville City Municipal Center located at 400 South Eagle Street / INFO: viveka@kidsmatter2us.org.
THE FLOWERS OF MADISON FILM / 7PM Wed., Oct. 5, 2011 / Naperville Library 95th Street Branch, Naperville Woman's Club / INFO: Joe Filapek at (630) 305-5250.
HIRING OUR HEROES PRE-JOB TRAINING / 8:30AM-3:30PM, Wed., Oct. 5 & Wed., Oct.12 /
Judd Kendall VFW, 908 W. Jackson Ave. / See event listing below posted on Oct. 27 at Tellabs.
SPECIAL EDUCATION MEETING FOR PARENTS OF HOME-SCHOOLED CHILDREN / 4:30PM, Wed., Oct. 5 / Naperville Community Unit School District 203 will hold a meeting at the Naperville School District Administrative Center, 203 W. Hillside Road, Naperville to discuss plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who are home-schooled and live within the school district boundaries. INFO: Nancy Lullo, Director for Pupil Services, (630) 420-6524.
NAPERVILLE WOMAN'S CLUB MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING / 11:30AM, Wed., Oct. 5 /
Program will feature a representative from AAUW will present an overview of their organization and invite us to a future wine tasting. Refreshments served.
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NAPERVILLE NEWS BLOG Thoughts for the day, details for the week and more events!
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE opens minds and doors. Call (630) 637-5100. PN News Blog has this weeks listing of cultural events at North Central College.
BRIGHTSIDE THEATRE PRESENTS "RUN FOR YOUR WIFE" / October 20 - November 6 / Meiley-Swallow Theater at North Central College / INFO for times: Box Office:630-637-SHOW (7469).
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SUMMER PLACE THEATRE PRESENTS GHOST STORIES FOR TWO WEEKENDS / 7PM Fri., Oct. 7; 6PM & 8PM Sat., Oct. 8 and 7PM Sun., Oct. 9 / Naperville's Community Theatre, again will present its annual "Ghost Stories...In the Park....In the Dark" with "Stories From the Dark Side of the Library." / Rated G (ages 5 & up) and PG (ages 12 & up). All shows are held outdoors at the Naperville Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, located west of the Centennial Beach Parking Lot along the Riverwalk. / For age ratings and show descriptions, visit www.summerplacetheatre.org. Tickets are on sale at the Park District Admin. Building located at 320 W. Jackson Avenue in Naperville or by calling (630) 848-5000.
ROTARY CLUB OF NAPERVILLE/SUNRISE KICKS OFF 8-WEEK WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE / 7AM Fri., Oct. 7 / Rotary Sunrise again will host its annual warm Winter Clothing Drive from Oct. 7 to Dec. 2. Rotary volunteers will place collection boxes throughout community for donations of coats, jackets, hats, gloves, scarves and mittens. All sizes, infant through adult, are accepted, although the need is great for men’s and women’s size XL, 2XL and 3XL. INFO: www.napervillesunrise.com
PRAIRIE CLASSIC - WVHS VS. NVHS / 7:30PM, Fri., Oct. 7 / Football teams from Waubonsie Valley and Neuqua Valley high schools meet in the annual Prairie Classic in North Central College's Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, 455 S. Brainard St. Tickets are available in the athletic office at the schools. A limited number of tickets will be sold at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium after 4PM on game day. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students in grades one through 12. For more information, visit www.northcentralcollege.edu.
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2011 WALK, CLIMB, GIVE FOR EASTER SEALS / 8AM Sat., Oct. 8 / At Moser Tower along the Riverwalk at Rotary Hill. Listen for the Carillon bells. Registration & Check-in: 7:45-8:30AM.
Walk/Climb/Scavenger Hunt Begins: 8:30AM / Follow signs to the family-focused event at Moser Tower at Rotary Hill, located along Aurora Avenue west of Eagle Street. Questions? Call Patti (630) 282-2020; pgillespie@eastersealsdfvr.org
RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE! Looking for great retail space in Naperville or in Main Street Promenade? Call Ruth and Dwight Yackley at BBM INCORPORATED, (630) 305-7171
DUPAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OPENS 58TH CONCERT SEASON / 8PM, Sat., Oct. 8 / At Wentz Concert Hall on the campus of North Central College (NCC), 171 East Chicago Ave.
PARK DISTRICT OFFICES CLOSED TO OBSERVE COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND / Sat., Oct 8 thru Mon., Oct. 10 Naperville Park District’s Administration Building, located at 320 W. Jackson Ave., and the South Maintenance Facility at 3415 Book Rd. will be closed / The following Naperville Park District facilities will remain open: Springbrook and Naperbrook Golf Courses; The Barn Recreation Center (for scheduled programs); Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center (for scheduled programs); Millennium Carillon - Sat. from 10AM.-4PM, Sun. from Noon-6PM.
JOIN DOG PATCH PET & FEED TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF THIS GUY! / Noon-5PM, Sat., Oct. 8 / Join folks to celebrate the life of Craig Allen, Founder of Dog Patch Pet and feed. Come in and grab a hot dog and chat about your memories of Craig and this store.
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CHORAL-AIRES CHORUS COUNTS DOWN TO INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION / 4PM Sun., Oct. 9, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, Choral-Aires Chorus / 149 W. Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst / INFO: (847) 648-3333 or sparker52@sbcglobal.net.
The DOWNERS GROVE CONCERT ASSOCIATION PRESENTS AWARD WINNING JERUSALEM QUARTET / 3PM, Sun., Oct. 9 / The concert opens Artists Showcase West’s 65th season in the Johnson Auditorium of Downers Grove North High School, two blocks south of Ogden Avenue, 4436 Main Street in Downers Grove. / Other concerts in the season series are Nov. 6, 2011 - Clara-Jumi Kang, violin with piano accompanist (Wentz Concert Hall); Feb. 19, 2012 - Gryphon Piano Trio (Johnson Auditorium); and April 15, 2012 - Alon Goldstein, piano (Littlejohn Hall, Midwestern University).
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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 & in Downers Grove at 5112 Main St.
PARK DISTRICT OFFICES CLOSED TO OBSERVE COLUMBUS DAY / Mon., Oct. 10.
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VFW HOSTS MONTHLY VISIT TO HINES HOSPITAL / 6:30PM, Tues., Oct. 11 / Local veterans take the bus to Hines VA Hospital to visit patients, play BINGO and spread cheer / The bus leaves promptly at 6:30PM from the Post, returning at approximately 9PM. Monthly visits run Sept. thru June. / For reservations, call organizer John Shaw at (630) 961-3479 for availability. / All are welcome to reserve a spot on the bus, compliments of the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873.
ENHANCE THE DANCE for young dancers' growth in discipline, poise, skill and creativity- call
DANCE WEST BALLET at (630 778-8400.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID DIAL!
FINANCIAL STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS GROUP can educate you about investing for your future.
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!
INDIEBOUND NAPERVILLE CELEBRATES THE BEGINNING! Since October 2008, local independently-owned businesses have been showing their independence with the bright red logo displayed in windows. At the same time, Naperville shoppers have been recognizing and appreciating their local independents! http://indieboundnaperville.org/ Look! Listen! Learn! Thanks for shopping locally!
KEEPING KIDS SAFE / 7PM, Wed., Oct. 12 / The 12th annual "Keeping Kids Safe" program will feature Naperville Police Detective Rich Wistocki discussing empowering parents in the age of cyber space.." This program will be an interactive and hands-on program and parents are encouraged to bring laptops, ipads, netbooks, and smart phones. The parents-only meeting will be held in Council Chambers, Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. / FREE .No registration necessary.
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NEED A NEW CAR OR TRUCK? Help drive traffic to our local automobile dealers. Tax revenues are important to the City of Naperville.
FALL/WINTER CLOTHING EXCHANGE SALE AT NAPER SCHOOL / Oct. 13-Oct. 15 / Naperville Community Unit School District 203’s clothing exchange sale where anyone can sell or buy gently used fall/winter clothing. Sale Dates: (Adult Clothing) October 13 from 6 to 8:30PM, October 14 from 9 AM to 2:30PMand October 15 from 8 to 11:30AM at Naper Elementary School, 39 S. Eagle St. in downtown Naperville.
BEST OF HOME EVENT IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE / Designed to inspire home decorating for the holidays. Numerous home-focused businesses in downtown Naperville will present the Best of Home event from Thursday, October 13 through Saturday, October 15. The event includes free seminars and special prizes. Be sure to visit Roseland Draperies and Interiors. INFO: www.downtownnaperville.com.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATIE WOOD!
ROSELAND DRAPERIES & IINTERIORS / ALL MONTH SEMI-ANNUAL FREE LABOR SALE! Visit them at 236 S. Washington. Select fabric from an extensive selection. / Order early to have in time for the holidays.
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SHOP CASEY'S EVERY DAY ...Providers of fine quality foods - CASEY'S FOODS - (630) 369-1686.
DING! DING! Climb on board the NAPERVILLE TROLLEY, Naperville's unique vehicles for tours. Choose from four trolleys for Historic Tours of Naperville, weddings, charters with home/office pick-up service and Christmas Light Tours. INFO: (630) 420-2223 or go to http://www.napervilletrolley.com/ or fax at (630) 420-9520
nNAHS 8TH ANNUAL BLACK CAT BALL / 6PM, Fri. Oct. 14 / Naperville Area Humane Society hosts annual gala at the Hotel Arista in Naperville. Dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions / TKTS: $150 per person; tables of ten are $1200. All funds raised go directly to the animals and programs of the Naperville Area Humane Society / INFO: visit www.NapervilleAreaHumaneSociety.org.
CROSSTOWN CLASSIC - NCHS VS. NNHS / 7:30PM, Fri., Oct. 14 / Football teams from Naperville Central and Naperville North high schools meet in the annual Wes Spencer Crosstown Classic in North Central College's Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, 455 S. Brainard St. Tickets are available in the athletic office at the schools. A limited number of tickets will be sold at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium after 4PM on game day. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students in grades one through 12. For more information, visit www.northcentralcollege.edu.
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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"
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT TO STOCK LAKES FOR OPENING FALL TROUT SEASON / 6AM Sat., Oct. 15 / For a free copy of the Forest Preserve District’s “Fishing in DuPage County” guide, with regulations, depth maps and species lists for 30 lakes at 18 different DuPage County forest preserves, call Visitor Services at 630-933-7248, or e-mail forest@dupageforest.org.
CHEERS TO SANGRIA! Discover the true taste of Spain at MESON SABIKA. Call 630- 983-3000.
SENIOR LIVING 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.
NAPERVILLE'S 7TH ANNUAL 'A WALK TO REMEMBER' / Sat., Oct. 15 / At the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion. Walk proceeds will benefit the Wings of Hope Angel Garden at Edward Hospital and the Edward Foundation SHARE Program. The SHARE Program is a national and local non-profit pregnancy and infant loss support group with a mission to raise public awareness, promote research, and provide support to parents and families whose lives have been touched by miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss.
NAPERVILLE AREA HOMEOWNERS CONFEDERATION MEETING / 8AM, Sat., Oct. 15 / Topic: Drug Abuse at All Ages! / Naperville Municipal Center / INFO: www.napervillehomeowners.com.
MONARCH LANDING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY TO HOST 4TH ANNUAL WINE TASTING EVENT / 2-5PM, Sat., Oct. 15 / Monarch Landing Retirement Community 2255 Monarch Drive, Naperville IL 60563 / INFO: Patty Jo Sherwood at (630) 300-1084.
DONATE GENTLY-USED ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREES ON BEHALF OF SALVATION ARMY / Now thru Oct. 31 / The Salvation Army wants you to know families can donate gently-used artificial Christmas trees to TreeTime Christmas Creations’ showroom, 22N102 Pepper Road, Lake Barrington, or schedule a pick-up by calling 1800-SA-TRUCK or going to www.satruck.org. The Salvation Army will distribute collected trees to Chicago area families in need. In turn, participants will receive 15 percent off any new TreeTime artificial Christmas tree, to be redeemed by Oct. 31, 2011. Showroom and tree donation hours through Oct. 31 are: 10AM-6PM, Mon., Wed. & Fri.; 10AM-8PM, Tues. & Thurs; 10AM-5PM, Sat./Sun. INFO: (847) 527.8880.
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SOUPS ON! / 11:30AM to 5PM, Sun., Oct. 16 / The Rotary Club of Naperville will hold its fourth annual Soup's On! at Tellabs in Naperville. The popular event featuring tasty menu items from many Naperville restaurants, caterers and eateries will benefit for Loaves & Fishes, DuPage PADS, and Hesed House. Tickets can be purchased online at www.SoupsOnRotary.com or through the three designated charities. Tickets are $45 for adults (early-bird price of $38 through 9/16); seniors (65+) and military, $35; children 6-15, $10; children 5 and under are free. A cash bar with wine and beer will also be provided. Live football coverage will be available for sports fans with a chance to win the big screen TV after the game is won. INFO: www.soupsonrotary.com.
NAPERVILLE AREA CROP HUNGER WALK / 1PM, Sun., Oct. 16 / Grace United Methodist Church /
INFO: (630)355-1748 or www.napervillecropwalk.org
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NEED A BANNER SIGN? NEED BUSINESS CARDS? NEED ANYTHING PRINTED FROM T-SHIRTS TO PENS? YOU NEED MINUTEMAN PRESS. Call Ray or Courtney or Tom or Jon or Paula at (630) 369-1360 or visit 1577 Naperville/Wheaton Road.
HEALTH EVENT AT PRESERVE AT CRESS CREEK APARTMENTS / 2:30-6:30PM Mon., Oct. 17 / Ciro One Wellness evaluates posture, L.A. Fitness body assessment, Heartland Blood Drive for the Naperville community / Specials for clients who rent Oct. 15-21 / Cress Creek Apartments, 701 Royal St. George Dr. / INFO: (630) 369-1188 www.preserveatcresscreek.com
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ORDER YOUR HOKA TURKEY FROM CASEY'S FOODS FOR THANKSGIVING! www.caseysfoods.com
ENGLISH ROWS EYE CARE NAPERVILLE DRY EYE CLINIC / Dr. Allan Smith has located this specialty clinic within his existing practice. The clinic is dedicated solely to the diagnosis and management of dry eye disease. Dry eye is a multi-factorial disease that affects over 20 million Americans. INFO: www.englishrowseyecare.com or (630) 922-2661. English Rows Eye Care is located at 3027 English Rows Ave., Suite 209, just south of 103rd St. at Route 59 in the English Rows Towne Centre.
NAPERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING / 7PM Tues., Oct. 18 / Council Chambers / Municipal Center or Channel 6 (WOW!) or Channel 10 (Comcast)
PETE ELLMAN'S BIG BAND / 8PM Tues., Oct. 18 / Jilly's of Naperville - (630) 355-1001
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nSELECT FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF CANDY AT OSWALD'S FOR HALLOWEEN! Trick or treat?
nGHOSTLORE EXPERT WILL SHARE STORIES OF LOCAL HAUNTINGS AT B.U. / 5PM, Wed., Oct. 19 / American Archives Month events at the Benedictine library begin with a presentation on the haunted history of the University and the Chicago area by Ursula Bielski, founder of Chicago Hauntings, Inc. (www.chicagohauntings.com), in the Coal Ben eatery in the Benedictine campus. INFO: www.ben.edu/library or call (630) 829-6050.
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SHOP ALONG THE MAIN STREET PROMENADE, Main Street at Van Buren, in downtown Naperville.Find many unique shopping boutiques and Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House here.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BARBARA CROOKSTON!
LIVE FLAMENCO DANCING ON FRIDAYS! Discover the true taste of Spain in the ambience of a 19th-century mansion, dine at MESON SABIKA, (630) 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.
nALL HALLOWS EVE 'VILLAGE OF FEAR' AT NAPER SETTLEMENT / 6:30-10PM, Fri., Oct. 21 & Sat., Oct. 22 / Not recommended for young children. $15 per person / (630) 420-6010
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
nHARVEST DINNERS AT SUGARTOAD IN THE HOTEL ARISTA / 5:30-8:30PM, Mon. - Sat. INFO and Reservations: www.sugartoad.com.
BROTHER JOHN WITH BRIAN & MARK RIORDAN / 9PM Fri., Oct. 21 / At Quigley's Irish Pub in downtown Naperville / INFO: Mark Riordan at (630) 207-2766 CENTRAL103@aol.com.
TEACH KIDS ABOUT CIVICS! GOD BLESS AMERICA! Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor has launched an initiative to teach children about government: www.iCivics.org.
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MINUTEMAN PRESS Celebrates community every day! Now is a good time to think about holiday greeting cards, personalized for family or business. / Call (630) 369-1360.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARK RIORDAN!
Hope for Tomorrow Happens Today at the NAPERVILLE EXCHANGE CLUB. Call 305-8881.
TAKE CARE & SHARE! "Childhood should be a journey...not a race," Bev Eigenberg.
AUDITIONS FOR MAGICAL STARLIGHT THEATRE PRODUCTION OF 'JOSEPH' / Sat., Oct. 22 & Sun., Oct. 23 / Audition for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, located at the N.W. corner of Eagle and Jackson Streets (enter from upper level). Auditions for actors entering the fourth grade through eighth grade will be held on Saturday and Sunday from 1-2:30PM. Auditions for high school actors through adult will be held on Saturday and Sunday from 2:30-4PM. Actors need only be present on one day. Call backs, if necessary, will be held at 7PM Mon., Oct. 24. For character descriptions and additional information, visit www.magicalstarlighttheatre.org.
nHARVEST HAPPENINGS / 10AM-2PM, Sat., Oct. 22 / Naperville Christian Church, located at 25W530 75th St., Naperville, IL 60565 / INFO: (630) 983-8600.
NAPERVILLE CHAMBER TEAM B2B HOSTS BAGS TOURNAMENT FOR KIDS MATTER / 1PM, Sat., Oct 22 / Naperville Chamber TEAM B2B Hosts 3rd Annual Bags Tournament to Benefit KidsMatter at Players Indoor Sports Center. Singles & Doubles Team Play. Spectators admission: $25 with children 12 and under FREE. INFO: www.napervilleb2bbags.com
nANNUAL TRICK OR TREAT AT SAFETY TOWN / 11AM-3PM, Sat., Oct. 22 / The Naperville Junior Woman’s Club will host the event for ages 2-10, rain or shine. $1 per child with nonperishable donation for Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry / Safety Town is located at 1320 Aurora Ave. / INFO: www.napervillejuniors.org or call hotline at (630) 575-9567 or Safety Town at (630) 369-8400.
THE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS IS AUDITIONING / Find more at PN Theater Beat.
nHALLOWEEN HAYRIDES AT KNOCH KNOLLS PARK / Oct. 22, 23 & 29 / Hayrides are offered for a per-person fee at Knoch Knolls Park at 336 Knoch Knolls Road. Halloween hayrides offers another opportunity for kids and even parents to dress up in their favorite Halloween costume and enjoy a hayride along the wooded trails at Knoch Knolls Park. The registration fee includes hot chocolate and apple cider for all participants and Halloween treat bags for children ages 1-12. INFO or to register online, visit www.napervilleparks.org, or call 630) 848-5000.
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YOUNG EAGLES DAY RALLY / 9AM-2PM, Sun., Oct. 23 / FREE flights, weather permitting, in general aviation aircraft for children ages 8 thru 17, at the Aurora Municipal Airport in Sugar Grove / All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian in order to sign in. / 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.
2ND ANNUAL FALL CHESS TOURNAMENT / 9AM-1PM, Sun., Oct. 23 / Doors open at 8:15AM / Neuqua Valley HS - Enter or drop off at door 46 - pool entrance. / Bring a chess set and snack please. / Cost is $5 per player. IPPA PTA members are free. Trophies will be given. / Sponsored by IPPA PTA and officiated by NVHS Chess Club. Questions and early registration by contacting ippa.pta@gmail.com.
NAPERVILLE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DEDICATION & OPEN HOUSE / 1:30PM, Sun., Oct. 23 / School District 203 will host a dedication ceremony and community open house at Naperville Central High School, 440 W. Aurora Ave. Doors open at 1PM; enter through doors 1, 8, 9, 15, 21 or 22. Dedication ceremony in main gym begins at 1:30PM. Self-guided tours and student entertainment follow from 2:30 to 4PM / Refreshments in the cafeteria. INFO: http://schools.naperville203.org/central.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDY BRODHEAD!
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SS. PETER & PAUL VOLLEYBALL NIGHT BENEFIT FOR WDSRA / 5:30-8PM, Mon.,Oct. 24 / SS. Peter & Paul School Gym, 201 E. Franklin Ave., Naperville, 60540 / Admission: $2 entrance fee (or goodwill offering ) to benefit WDSRA.
CLICK on NAPERVILLE NEWS BLOG, CITY NOTES and PARK DISTRICT NEWS from the MAIN PAGE for the latest updates and releases of happenings in Naperville.
WORLD POLIO DAY / Oct. 24 / Though much as been accomplished, polio continues to threaten children in parts of Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Thanks to Rotary International's top philanthropic goal since 1985 to eradicate this crippling and potentially fatal disease worldwide, funding supports immunization campaigns in developing countries. To make a donation to PolioPlus, a fund that has raised more than $555 million since its inception, contact any Rotary Club of Naperville at www.rotaryclubsofnaperville.com or visit www.rotary.org.
DID YOU KNOW? Family Shelter Service is celebrating its 35th anniversary of providing help and hope to victims of domestic abuse and their families. For more information, www.familyshelterservice.org.
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THE GROWING PLACE A part of Naperville since 1936, The Growing Place continues to provide homegrown, healthy & beautiful perennials as well as trees, shrubs, annuals, pots and garden art and architecture to thrill both passionate and casual gardeners. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings as you discover its treasures, aided by the friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Find the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce on the 3rd level of the Main Street Promenade
MONARCH LANDING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY TO HOST RESIDENT AND STAFF ART AND CRAFT FAIR / 10AM-1PM Tues., Oct. 25 / Monarch Landing 2255 Monarch Drive Naperville, IL 60563
INFO: Sherry DeFillippo at (630) 300-1033 or SDeFillippo@MonarchLanding.net.
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF NAPERVILLE MONTHLY MTG / 7PM, Wed., Oct. 26 / Naperville Municipal Building, 400 S Eagle St, Naperville / INFO: Jeff Knezovich at info@naperville.il.lwv.org
TABOR HILLS - Combine an independent retirement lifestyle with quality health care. Call (630) 305-5400.
COMMUNITY FORUM FOR NAPERVILLE TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZATION / 7:30PM Wed., Oct. 26 / The public is invited to the City of Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street, in Meeting Rooms B & C, on the lower level. The NTDO will host a special presentation by Naperville resident Melissa Urda, Co-Chair of the Illinois Ballot Integrity Project. Urda will discuss the vulnerabilities of the voting machines now so prevalent in our elections, as well as the heightened voter ID requirements recently imposed by several states, viewed by many as voter suppression. Several Democratic candidates will also be present. INFO: napervilledemocrats.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.
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nHALLOWEEN TREATS HERE! 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. It's a full-service Post Office, too! Be sure to stock up on Halloween treats here!
FIFTH ANNUAL HEART-TO-HEART EVENT 'HEART OF A CHAMPION' / 6:30-10:30PM Thurs., Oct. 27 / At the Hyatt Lodge on the McDonald's campus in Oak Brook. / Funds benefit The Young Hearts For Life® (YH4L) Cardiac Screening, a free ECG (Electrocardiogram) screening program developed by Midwest Heart Foundation (MHF) to identify high school students at risk for sudden cardiac death. / For TKTS ($40 each) e-mail events@midwestheart.org or visit www.midwestheart.org.
HIRING OUR HEROES - NAPERVILLE - HOSTED AT TELLABS - FREE / 10AM-3PM, Thurs., Oct. 27 / Working in partnership, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Chamber of Commerce, and Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce along with Suburban Advocacy for Veterans Employment (S.A.V.E) will host a multi-faceted job fair, planned to help military veterans and their spouses find meaningful employment in the private and public sector. / Tellabs, located at 1415 W. Diehl Rd. Other supporters of the FREE hiring fair for employers and job seekers include IDES, Naperville Township, The Community Career Center, ConnectVETS, Operation Support Our Troops, DOL Vets, ESGR, SVA and the McCormick Foundation. For registration info, visit http://www.uschamber.com/veterans/hiring-our-heroes-naperville or Register for the Job Fair at https://hoh.greatjob.net
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nHALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR CONCERT / 4:30PM on Fri., Oct. 28 at Neuqua Valley High School, 2360 95th St. Enjoy a pleasantly frightful afternoon concert for the whole family presented by the Neuqua Valley Symphony Orchestra and the Wildcat Fiddlers. There will also be plenty of antics and surprises sure to tickle your funny bone. This event is free and open to the community. For more information, visit http://nvhs.ipsd.org/News.aspx?id=38709.
FINAL GAME OF THE 2011 WORLD SERIES OF BASEBALL! Lucky strikes in eleven gets to seven, huh! Watch the St. Louis Cardinals vs. the Texas Rangers at Quigley's Irish Pub with a whole bunch of folks who know your name!
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NAPERVILLE WOMAN'S CLUB ANNUAL FALL FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON / 10:30AM, Sat., Oct. 29 / Doors Open for fellowship, silent auction bidding and raffles, followed by lunch and fashion show. White Eagle Country Club. 2011 theme: "Le Style c'est Moi." / Produced by Two K Productions, with fashions from a la Mode, Bri'Zan Couture, Dean's, Lord & Taylor, and White House Black Market.
TKTS: $45 each. / INFO: www.napervillewomansclub.com.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BRIEN NAGLE!
NAPERVILLE NEWS BLOG! http://www.positivelynaperville.com/Septoverflow.html Sometimes updates and news arrive that miss our monthly calendars. Naperville News is a place for stories and events that come in between issues of www.pnmonthly.com.
LAST CALL FOR CASEY'S PATIO GRILLING! / 11AM-2PM, Sat. & Sun, Oct. 29 & 30 / Our final grilling weekend of the year has arrived. Plan your weekend shopping to include lunch one more time for burgers, tacos and brats at Casey's Foods in the Naperville Plaza.
WE GROW DREAMS GARDEN MARKET AT FREEDOM COMMONS FINAL SATURDAY FOR 2011 / 9AM-1PM / Every Saturday through October 29 / Freedom Commons on Freedom Drive between I-88 / Naperville Exit and Diehl Road, Sponsored by Freedom Commons to benefit We Grow Dreams. INFO: www.freedomcommons.com.
END OF SEASON FOR FARMER'S MARKET AT FIFTH AVENUE STATION / 7AM-Noon, Sat.,
Oct. 29 / Farmer's Market is held weekly in the parking lot at the historic Kroehler Fifth Avenue Station.
nHARVEST DINNER AT SUGARTOAD AT THE HOTEL ARISTA / Every Mon. thru Sat. during harvest season / Special 3-Course Harvest Dinner featuring local ingredients. Specialty cocktails, including seasonally inspired drinks, are $6. RSVP: (630) 778-8623 or visit www.sugartoad.com
nCITYGATE GRILLE HALLOWEEN PARTY / 5PM-12AM, Sat., Oct. 29 / Appetizer Specials, Costume Contest and Live Music! / CityGate Grille is located at 2020 Calamos Ct., CityGate Centre /
(630) 718-1010 / www.citygategrille.com.
nHALLOWEEN PARTY AT QUIGLEY'S IRISH PUB / 9PM-Midnight, Sat., Oct. 29 / Costume party with prizes, special drinks, giveaways, live music and more in the Jefferson Hill Shops on Jefferson Ave. in downtown Naperville.
nHALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY AT DOLCE AMORE / 8PM Sat., Oct. 29 / Karaoke, Prizes for best costumes. Dolce Amore is located at 2112 Winding River Dr., just east of Route 59 off 87th Street / Reservations: (630) 904-7500.
n2ND ANNUAL SCARE-ILLON CONCERT AT MOSER TOWER / 7-8PM, Sat., Oct. 29 / Listen to feature both classical and popular music from Harry Potter, The Phantom of the Opera, The Adams Family, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Funeral March for a Marionette (Alfred Hitchcock Theme) and other spooky and atmospheric pieces. / Watch a live video feed from the playing cabin to a large monitor on the plaza in front of the tower. FREE and open to the public. The Naperville Park District will provide Halloween treats for the audience. The Carillon is located at the base of Rotary Hill at 443 W. Aurora Ave.
nHALLOWEEN HAYRIDES AT KNOCH KNOLLS PARK / Oct. 29 / Hayrides are offered for a per-person fee at Knoch Knolls Park at 336 Knoch Knolls Road. The registration fee includes hot chocolate and apple cider for all participants and Halloween treat bags for children ages 1-12. INFO or to register online, visit www.napervilleparks.org, or call 630) 848-5000.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO NINA MENIS!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TOM KALLAY!
nTRICK OR TREAT IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE / 11AM to 2PM, Sun., Oct. 30 / Visit www.downtownnaperville.com to see the list of spirited merchants! Costumed ghouls and goblins can come wander thru downtown and gather candy treats from participating merchants. Games and surprises are in the works!
nHALLOWEEN HAPPENING / 1-4PM, Sun., Oct. 30 / Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Sindt Ct. / FREE
Enjoy lots of free Halloween activities at Naperville’s best Halloween fest for little ones ages 10 and under! For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.org or call (630) 848-5000.
nHALLOWEEN ADVENTURES AT MAIN STREET PROMENADE - FREE / 11AM to 2PM Sun., Oct. 30 / Main Street Promenade (sponsored by Main Street Promenade, Washington Corners, Naperville Dental Specialists, Innovative Orthodontic Centers, and other retailers and merchants) will be bustling with trick-or-treaters wandering from shop to shop, gathering candy and goody bags, guessing the number of Gummy Worms in a jar, and having their photos taken in a free ShutterBox photo booth. Frankenstein will add a few thrills as he wanders around on stilts, and Elvis Presley may even make an appearance. Trolley rides, from 11AM until 3PM, will add another highlight to this adventure. Main Street Promenade, a popular shopping destination, is located at 55 S. Main Street in downtown Naperville. To learn more about the Main Street Promenade shops, go to www.mainstreetpromenade.com. For details about other Halloween activities in downtown Naperville, please visit www.downtownnaperville.com. INFO: Contact Teresa Jonasson at teresa@bbmincorporated.com
nFAMILY FALL FESTIVAL AT GRACE CHURCH / 11AM-2PM, Sun., Oct. 30 / Enjoy tasty lunch, Belgian draft horse-drawn hay rides, Nascar simulator, hay bale maze, face painting, decorated pumpkin contest (decorate one at home, then bring it to be judged), cookie decorating, flag football, bag toss, and much more! Tickets are $3 per person or $10 per family; purchase tickets in the church office. Grace United Methodist Church is located at 300 E. Gartner Road in Naperville. Contact Gaye Lynn Loufek at (630) 898-8986 or rglbhl@aol.com.
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nHALLOWEEN ADVENTURE WITH NON-SCARY HAUNTED HOUSE / 3-5PM, Mon., Oct. 31 / Alden Estates of Naperville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center at 1525 Oxford Lane in Naperville / FREE and open-to-the-public event will feature a Non-Scary Haunted House, games (Bozo bucket, ring toss), trick-or-treating and more! Hot dog plates will be available for purchase for $3 each. Children must be accompanied by an adult. INFO: Eileen Caron at (630) 983-0300.
nHAPPY HALLOWEEN! Door-to-door Trick or Treating is scheduled from 4 to 8PM in Naperville.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DAVE KRUMWIEDE! SPOOKY, HUH?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ANDY CROOKSTON!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TOM GREENBERG!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BRETT LEISURE!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BILL BUSSO!
Did you know? 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, a premiere 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.englishroweyecare.com or (630) 922-2661
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Door-to-door Trick or Treating in Naperville is suggested
from 4 to 8PM, Oct. 31
The Naperville Township Building has created a place where visitors will find the Century Walk Dick Tracy Sculpure along the DuPage River.
Are you a
registered voter?
Do you want to be?
The next
Primary Election is
Tues., March 20, 2012
Candidate info at Election Central
will soon be geared to educate
voters about the folks running to serve Naperville
in DuPage County, Springfield &
Washington, D.C.
Filing dates are coming soon.
Stay tuned.
Pay attention.
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., Oct. 4
Remember! Plan a parade entry for the St. Patrick's
Day Parade in March!
Watch for
Election Central
& Voter's Guide Coming Soon for Primary on
March 20
Jim Sonefeld,
Ray Kinney's friend
and favorite member of
Hootie and the Blowfish,
is Naperville's own Rockstar!
"Jim told me a story about a project he has been working on and asked me to pass this along," said Kinney. "After watching the video, I downloaded the song...needless to say, I am very proud
to call him my friend and happy to see him use his talents to help others...
Let's see what we can do to
get this to go viral! Please forward!"
For Reservations: (630) 778-8623
www.sugartoad.com
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ALSO FOR THE HARVEST!
Farmers' Market at
CityGateCentre near
Hotel Arista
3-6PM
Fridays, Oct. 7 & 14
English Rows Eye Care NAPERVILLE DRY
EYE CLINIC
Dr. Allan Smith has located this specialty clinic within his existing practice. The Naperville Dry Eye Clinic is dedicated solely to the diagnosis and management of dry eye disease. Dry eye is a multi-factorial disease that affects over 20 million Americans.
English Rows Eye Care is located at 3027 English Rows Ave., Suite 209, just south of 103rd St. at Route 59 in the English Rows Towne Centre.
Celebrate
Oswald Pharmacy's
136th Anniversary
all year long!
Naperville Plaza
Washington at Gartner
Begin paying attention now in advance of the Primary Election in Illinois, Tues., March 20, 2012.
Be an educated voter.
When filing season ends,
all candidates running to serve Naperville in DuPage and Will Counties, Springfield and Washington will be listed.
In the meantime, do you
know the current elected official who serve you?
A smile cannot be
bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen...
it is something that is
of no value to anyone
until it is given away.
Save the Ash!
Emerald Ash Borer INFO
CityGate Grille
in October
Enjoy signature cocktails, a
Mediterranean-inspired menu, and
live music every Friday and Saturday
night from 8PM to midnight.
On Friday nights, the performance
will take place out on the patio,
weather permitting.
Located in CityGate Centre near the
Hotel Arista and SugarToad, just off
Route 59 and I-88, CityGate Grille
offers plenty of free parking.
Young Eagles Day
Rally Flights
Sun., Oct. 23
FREE flights, weather permitting, in general aviation aircraft for ages 8-17
Aurora Municipal Airport
in Sugar Grove
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.
Help celebrate
100 years of the YMCA
in Naperville
throughout 2011…
In 2011 the Heritage YMCA will
mark its 100th Anniversary of
serving the Naperville Community. The Y is looking for memorabilia
from the past 100 years to help celebrate. If you have any old pictures, news articles or
anything else to share,
contact R.J. Bartels at the
Kroehler Family YMCA.
Gala Celebration
6PM, Sat. Nov. 5
$100
Complimentary Cocktail Hour.
Note: No auction, no raffles.
Come & enjoy a time of
fellowship & celebration.
Phone: (630) 420-6270
Save Ash!
More than 15,000 ash
trees create canopies along neighborhood streets in Naperville.
Since last fall, four of the eight ash trees in this golden canopy have been removed, two by EAB and two by sudden winds in July.
Photo taken
on Oct. 8, 2010.
If you send a calendar
event to PN for us to consider listing – and we post it – tell your friends, family & neighbors.
Suggest that they visit
PositivelyNaperville.com
for your news & more.
Thanks a bunch!
Voter's Guide Coming in December!
n SCROLL DOWN TO FIND MANY HARVEST & HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Special end of season fundraising drive...
'Tee-Times all year!
Raise green on greens! Thanks!
The Millennium Wall at the Riverwalk Amphitheater as well as the reconstruction work along the Riverwalk was finished the first week in November 2010.
This view is from across the DuPage River, just steps from the back entrance to the Municipal Center, the Exchange Club Freedom Shrine and the Sept. 11 Memorial.
Inside the back door, many Naperville voters will cast their ballots for the upcoming Primary Election on Tues,, March 20, 2012.
U.S. Marine Corps
236th Birthday Ball
Cocktails-Dinner-Dance
with Traditional Marine
Cake-Eating Ceremony!
6PM, Thurs., Nov. 10
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 to fill a table of 8 or 10!
Contact Kelly at (630) 357-6008
for more information.
Candidates &
Local Propositions Posted on PN's
Voter's Guide!
Calendar updates always in progress
Trick or treat? Will it snow before Halloween?
Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor has launched an initiative to teach children about government: www.iCivics.org.
Welcome, Folks! Halloween Safety Tips released from the City of Naperville are posted at the bottom of the sidebar on this calendar listing. Happy haunts!
Share Halloween
tips with kids for
trick-or-treat safety from
4-8PM, Fri., Oct. 31
As a reminder to residents, the City of Naperville has no ordinance regulating trick-or-treating hours on Halloween, which occurs this year on Monday, October 31. The Naperville Police Department recommends that young children end trick-or-treating when it begins to get dark and older children end by 8PM.
For as long as PN can remember, parents have self-regulated the hours to be from 4-8PM, Oct. 31.
Below are several safety tips to make Halloween a fun, festive and safe time for all:
nMake sure children carry a flashlight and are accompanied by an adult when trick-or-treating. Glow sticks are also a fun way to light the way.
nCostumes should be light-colored or decorated with reflective tape. Make sure costumes do not interfere with vision or movement. Long, flowing costume layers may be a hazard, especially if children come in contact with a glowing jack-o-lantern.
nHave children trick-or-treat in their own neighborhood and in well-lit areas. Be sure they avoid short cuts or places where they cannot be seen or heard by others, and instruct children never to enter a house while trick-or-treating.
nAll children are encouraged to trick-or-treat with a friend. If children are trick-or-treating without an adult, be sure to establish a curfew so children know when they need to arrive home. Also, as a parent, be sure that an established route is discussed and agreed upon so that you know where your children will be trick-or-treating.
nHouseholds welcoming trick-or-treaters should leave on a porch light or other exterior light. Never ask children to step inside to receive their treats and call 9-1-1 immediately if you suspect a child is lost or in trouble.
nTell children not to eat any of their treats unless examined by a parent. Call the police if there are any suspicious treats.
nChildren should remember to look both ways before crossing the street and cross at corners only. Remember, "Look right, look left and look right again."
nBe sure to tell children to “Stop, Look and Listen” at all times.
Happy Halloween!
Looking for a last-minute
Halloween costume?
Visit Second Chance Resale and
throw together some gently-used accessories and help Family Shelter Service at the same time!
Second Chance Resale
1512 N. Naper Boulevard
Suite 172
Ogden at Naper
(630) 955-9599
INFO: www.familyshelterservice.org
