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Veterans in Touch – Veterans Day and Caregivers Month
November 11 is Veterans Day. November also is National Caregivers Month. In my humble opinion, how can you talk about Veterans Day without thinking...
Visit Hines VA Hospital, play bingo and spread good cheer on Nov. 13
Above / The street sign marks the spot where to turn south along Jackson Ave. to find parking at the Judd Kendall VFW Post...
Spreading the word
Little Friends has recently formed an Auxiliary Board to help us spread the word about the good work we do and assist in generating...
Veterans Day 2018 in Naperville, IL
Above / Veterans Day brings folks together to observe the special significance of the day with thoughtful reflections and tributes at Veterans Park. "Peace"...
Things to do leading up to Veterans Day, ’11-11-11′
Above / Walk this way to explore the soon-to-be-distant colors of autumn in May Watts Park. Soon the sled hill likely will be covered...
Naperville Rotary/Sunrise seeks applications for grants in support of teens and young adults
Above / Rotary Club of Naperville/Sunrise, best known these days for its annual St. Paddy's Day 5K that kicks off festivities to celebrate St....
Judd Kendall VFW Post is set to host fall blood drive on Nov. 10
Above / Give the gift of blood on Nov. 10, 2018, at the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, located at 908 W. Jackson Ave.
"Just...
Hurricane Relief from Naperville has arrived in Lumberton, North Carolina
Above / Jason Esser, Cadence Premier VP Logistics; Russel Deneen, Cadence Premier Global Top Gun Driver; and Scott Cedar, Cadence Premier VP Planning, packed up...
An Intrinsically Motivated Intern
Loaves & Fishes is fortunate to welcome many exceptional students as interns. The following is a reflection from Arvind Mohan, a senior at Naperville...
Senior Pet Month is set for November
At 3PM on Sun., Oct. 21, 2018, Two Bostons and Lizzy’s Fund will celebrate senior dogs along with Dr. Erin O’Connor from Vitality Chiropractic...
Sharing Connections launches ‘Safe at Home’ initiative
Above / As part of Fire Safety Month, Sharing Connections launches Safe at Home, an initiative that provides a new kit with essential home...
Naperville Responds to host ‘Cheers for Veterans’ Nov. 1, 2018
Update, Nov. 8, 2023 / Decorated military doctor Sudip Bose, a member of the Naperville Central Class of 1992, will return to the high...
Prepare now for important vote in November
On November 9, 1918, teacher Moina Michael was on duty to help with the 25th Conference of the Overseas YMCA War Secretaries. A young...
Hurricane Florence Relief efforts continue this Friday and Saturday to help victims in North Carolina
Above / Rotary Clubs of Naperville coordinate collection for Hurricane Florence relief efforts. Banners and a large Cadence Premier Logistics trailer mark the spot of...
Rotary Clubs of Naperville will coordinate collection for Hurricane Florence relief efforts
Above / Look for Rotary banners and a large tractor/trailer provided by Cadence Premier Logistics at the Garden Plots along West Street on Oct....
Veterans in Touch – Help your family
Over the last two months I have been involved with helping family members find discharge papers or DD-214s for a deceased Veteran. Some searches...
Senior Task Force and Boy Scouts partner to provide leaf-raking service for seniors
Above / Local Boy Scouts return for the third autumn to help seniors who may need assistance with raking leaves to the curb.
"Seniors, 'LEAF'...
Exchange Happenings – Firefighter of the Year and Police Officer of the Year
October is Fire Prevention month. Because of this, the Exchange Club of Naperville honors the Firefighter of the Year in October. We do the...
The trick to Halloween memories
As the cooler days of September arrive, the stores start displaying their Halloween merchandise. Most years I could ignore these displays in September. But...
5th Annual Judd-A-Thon attracts folks to raise funds for VFW National Home for Children
Above / Mike McGrath, Vice President of the VFW/National Home for Children Board of Trustees, gets into the act, grateful when the Judd-A-Thon produces...
