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POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE IS TEN AS IT BEGINS YEAR #11! The monthly preview of all the good stuff celebrates its 10th birthday in September. PN was launched during Last Fling 2001. Our Greetings to PN help tell PN's story via many reader comments, saved year to year.
DISCOVER POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE SAVINGS AND SPECIAL OFFERS AT PN MONTHLY DOT COM. PDF pages of Naperville's popular community news source can be viewed online at www.pnmonthly.com and readers will also find a page chock-full of coupons so you can keep the monthly publication clip-free!
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FOR NAPERVILLE NOON LIONS CLUB $5,000 RAFFLE DRAWING AT LAST FLING ON LABOR DAY / See any Noon Lions Club member for tickets @ $10; 15 tickets @$100 / For more info ticket availability, all prizes and the Noon Lions Club, visit www.napervillenoonlions.org.
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!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GRANT WEHRLI! Thanks for filling your seat at the dias with thoughtfulness!
Updated hours Centennial Beach!
CENTENNIAL BEACH HOURS FOR SEPTEMBER & LABOR DAY WEEKEND: Centennial Beach will be closed, Mon. thru Fri., from Aug. 22 to Sept. 2. / Saturdays: 9-10:55AM for adult float; 11AM-dusk for open swim; Sundays: 9-10:55AM for adult float; 11AM-6PM for open swim; Season ends Mon., Sept. 5 Hours: 11AM-6PM for open swim / Updated hours Centennial Beach!
DUPAGE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM CLOSED SEPT 1-12 / DuPage Children's Museum will be closed for annual maintenance and new exhibit installation.
SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH!
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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.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAROL CROOKSTON!
HARVEST DINNER AT SUGARTOAD AT THE HOTEL ARISTA / 5:30-9PM, Mon. to Sat. thru harvest season / Special 3-Course Harvest Dinner featuring local ingredients... RSVP: (630) 778-8623 or visit www.sugartoad.com
BE PREPARED! IT'S NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH EVENT / For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/prepmonth.aspx.
JAYCEES LAST FLING - FOUR DAYS OF FAMILY FUN BEGIN 5-11PM, Fri., Sept. 2, Along the Riverwalk and at Rotary Hill. www.lastfling.org
ROTARY HILL will open at 5PM / Tickets for opening night are $7 each and may be purchased at http://finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/x53581.xml.
LAST FLING MAIN STAGE ON ROTARY HILL / 6-8PM, Fri., Sept. 2 / www.lastfling.org.
LAST FLING MAIN STAGE ON ROTARY HILL / 8-10PM, Fri., Sept. 2 / www.lastfling.org.
FREE ENTERTAINMENT STAGE AT MAIN & JACKSON / See variety of 12 bands throughout the weekend. www.lastfling.org
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CASEY'S FOODS FIRES UP THE GRILL IN FRONT OF THE STORE! / 11AM-2PM, Saturdays & Sundays thru end of Sept. / Specials as well as hot dogs, grillmaster burgers, brats, and more priced from $3 to $5. Add fifty cents and make it a meal deal with chips & soda! / Come shop, eat and mingle with your neighbors and friends! Picnic tables, too. Casey's is located near Oswald's Pharmacy in Naperville Plaza, Gartner at Washington streets.
BREAKFAST IS SERVED IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE EVERY WEEKEND! Check out the menus at Quigley's Irish Pub, Hugo's Frog Bar, Heaven on Seven, Sullivan's Steak House, Flat Top Grill, Jimmy's Grill, Egg Harbor, and the new Tangerine Café! Stroll the Riverwalk, come for breakfast, and stay for some great shopping – a great way to spend the day with the family and friends! For more information visit www.downtownnaperville.com.
CENTENNIAL BEACH HOURS FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND: Centennial Beach will be open 9-10:55AM for adult float; 11AM-dusk for open swim on Sat., Sept. 3; 9-10:55AM for adult float; 11AM-6PM for open swim on Sun., Sept. 5; Season ends Mon., Sept. 6 Hours: 11AM-6PM for open swim
ASHLEY WHIPPET UFO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DOG DISC CONTESTS / 9:30AM-4:30PM, Sat., Sept. 3 / Hosted by the Windy City K9 Club at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion in downtown Naperville. A second world championship contest, the Ashley Whippet Invitational World Championship, will follow from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 5 at the same location. More than 100 participants, including dogs and owners from national and international locations, are expected to take part in the events. Spectators are welcome to view the events for free. For more information on the UFO contest, visit www.ufoworldcup.org.
JAYCEES LAST FLING - FOUR-DAY FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL THRU LABOR DAY 10AM-11PM, Sat., Sept. 3, Along the Riverwalk and at Rotary Hill. www.lastfling.org
ROTARY HILL will open at 3PM / Tickets for the entire concert day are $15 each and may be purchased at http://finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/x53584.xml.
LAST FLING MAIN STAGE ON ROTARY HILL / 4-6PM, Sat., Sept. 3 / Band TBA
LAST FLING MAIN STAGE ON ROTARY HILL / 6-8PM, Sat., Sept. 3 / Poi Dog Pondering / Chicago-based Poi Dog Pondering, the 2009 "Best Rock/Pop Act" in the Chicago Reader's 2009 reader's poll, has been delighting alternative rock fans for 25 years with energetic shows which are a sensory mixture of music and imagery designed to enhance the concert experience for all.
LAST FLING MAIN STAGE ON ROTARY HILL / 8-10PM, Sat., Sept. 3 / Gin Blossoms
Known for their mega-hits "Hey Jealousy", "Found Out About You", "Til I Hear It From You", and “Follow You Down”, Gin Blossoms have completed the classic crossover from college-circuit heroes to multi-platinum pop rock album sellers. After breaking onto the chart in the 90s, Gin Blossoms continue to be at the top of their seamless harmonic songwriting game with their latest album, No Chocolate Cake.
ANNUAL SKATERS' PICNIC AT CENTENNIAL BEACH SKATE PARK IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE / 11AM-2PM, Sat., Sept. 3 / In conjunction with Jaycee’s Last Fling celebration. Skaters will be treated to a FREE picnic lunch and watch professional skaters in action from Character Skateboards. The first 100 skaters will receive a FREE event t-shirt, and every skater will receive a FREE raffle ticket for a drawing of great prizes. A special highlight not to miss: The Annual Doughnut Eating Contest between the police and the skaters! Hosted by KidsMatter, the Naperville Police Department and the Naperville Park District Police
BED RACES RETURN TO PORTER STREET BEHIND NAPER SETTLEMENT FOR LAST FLING / 11AM, Sat., Sept. 3 / Sponsors of Last Fling are free. All other groups are $30 before Aug. 1. After Aug. 1 the entry fee is $50. Teams include families, businesses, non-profit groups, and clubs. INFO: Contact Jeffrey Ross at jr@jeffreyworks.com or jeffreyworks@yahoo.com / Registration: www.lastfling.org
THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE CULTURE OF NAPERVILLE VIA COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS THE JAYCEES LAST FLING! THANKS, JAYCEES & ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Whenever possible, thanks for shopping, banking, entertaining, working and dining locally!
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ROSELAND HOME DECOR Create Better Windows Daily! Call (630) 355-1565.
DUPAGE COUNTY offers 60 forest preserves and six educational facilities. Find information at 933-7200 and www.dupageforest.com.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KEVIN COYNE! What a day for Last Fling to celebrate!
GERMAN CHURCH SERVICES /11:30 AM, Sun., Sept. 4 / St. John UCC, 1190 Olesen Dr. / (630) 961-9942 or naperstjohnucc@sbcglobal.net
ASHLEY WHIPPET WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CANINE DISC DOGS / 9:30AM-5:30PM, Sun., Sept. 4 / All Day Competition at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion. "Only time held in the Midwest!" according to organizer Tom Wehrli.
JAYCEES LAST FLING - FOUR-DAY FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL THRU LABOR DAY / 10AM-11PM, Sun., Sept. 4, Along the Riverwalk and at Rotary Hill.
ROTARY HILL will open at 4:30PM / Tickets for the entire day are $23.00 each and may be purchased at http://finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/x53578.xml.
LAST FLING ROTARY HILL MAIN STAGE / 5:30-6:30PM, Sun., Sept. 4 / Bradley Gaskin
LAST FLING ROTARY HILL MAIN STAGE / 6:45-8PM, Sun., Sept. 4 / TBA
LAST FLING ROTARY HILL MAIN STAGE / 8-10PM, Sun., Sept. 4 / www.lastfling.org
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CELEBRATE INDEPENDENTS DURING INDIE WEEK ALL OVER NAPERVILLE! Indie Week starting with Labor Day, September 5-12. It's a week to get consumers to shop where they see the red IndieBound Naperville sign.
How current is your will? Contact respected Naperville attorney, DICK KUHN at 420-8228.
JAYCEES LAST FLING - FOUR-DAY FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL WRAPS UP LABOR DAY 10AM-6PM, Mon., Sept. 5, Along the Riverwalk and at Rotary Hill. www.lastfling.org
JAYCEES LAST FLING LABOR DAY PARADE 10AM, Mon., Sept. 5, Downtown Naperville
ALERT! This year's parade route begins at Hillside and Webster and will follow Webster north as it meanders through downtown Naperville. Look for signs to mark the route. At Jefferson, the parade will again turn north to follow Webster to Spring St.
LAST FLING MILITARY FAMILY DAY / 1-4PM, Mon., Sept. 5 / Note that Labor Day begins with a parade at 10AM through downtown Naperville. Staging at 9AM along Hillside Ave. OSOTIL is number 52. Sponsor Tent opens at 1PM for volunteers and military familie. Food and drink provided. And it is all FREE to you because of your service!
NAPERVILLE NOON LIONS CLUB $5,000 RAFFLE DRAWING AT LAST FLING! Mon., Sept. 5 / See any Noon Lions Club member for tickets @ $10; 15 tickets @$100 / For more info about all prizes and the Noon Lions Club, visit www.napervillenoonlions.org.
BROTHER JOHN WITH BRIAN AND MARK RIORDAN / 4PM, Mon., Sept. 5 / Last Fling "Free" Entertainment Stage at Jackson & Main St. / Sponsored by Naperville Jaycees Last Fling /
INFO: Mark Riordan at (630) 207-2766.
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CELEBRATE INDEPENDENTS DURING INDIE WEEK ALL OVER NAPERVILLE! Indie Week starting with Labor Day, September 5-12. It's a week to get consumers to shop where they see the red IndieBound Naperville sign.
NAPERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETS / 7PM, Tues., Sept. 6 / City Council Chambers
See FAIR OAKS FORD out in the community---and at 1351 E. Ogden.
HOLIDAY INN SELECT 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, 60563
Hotel Front Desk: 1 (630) 505-4900
PLAN NOW! PN PROMOTES AMERICA READS! THE U.S. CONSTITUTION! SEPT. 17 Celebrate Constitution Day on Fri., Sept. 17! For many enlightening facts about the document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles that govern the USA, visit www.constitutionfacts.com. Also visit Anderson's Bookshop or the Naperville Public Library to find a copy of the U.S. Constitution.
THE PETE ELLMAN BIG BAND NFP AT JILLY'S EVERY TUESDAY / 8-10PM, Tues., Sept. 6 / Jilly’s of Naperville 103 S. Main St. (630) 355-1001 / For all ages to inspire young trombone players. Great opportunity for them to hear one of the best! Pete Ellman Big Band NFP is a not for profit organization. We are dedicated to providing an opportunity for students to perform and listen to big band music.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BOB ESTVANDER! See you Oct. 16 at Soups On! in Tellabs Atrium.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JOHN GALLAGHER! Any good jokes?
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE opens minds and doors. Call (630) 637-5100.
WELCOME NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE STUDENTS! / 8AM, Wed., Sept. 7 / Move-in Day: New first-year students will be moving into residence halls on the Naperville campus during Welcome Week
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE TORCH LIGHT PARADE / 7:30PM, Wed., Sept. 7 / A North Central tradition continues with first-year students gathering outside Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Led by faculty and staff carrying fire-lit torches, the group walks south on Brainard Street to Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, where a spirit-filled assembly takes place that includes singing of the alma mater and learning school cheers.
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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.
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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
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COMMUNITY COOKOUT AT NAPERVILLE BANK & TRUST / 10AM-1PM, Sat., Sept. 10 / Naperville Bank & Trust (Fort Hill Location) 555 Fort Hill Drive / Attend to enjoy grilled hot dogs and refreshments, as well as music and giveaways, games and activities for kids and families.
DINNER ON THE TOWN TO BENEFIT NAPERVILLE HERITAGE SOCIETY / Sat., Sept 10 / Attendees will be served by some of Naperville's premier restaurants and caterers. Event also features a premier specialty auction. Seating is limited; tickets are $150 per person. INFO: Call John Buckley at (630) 305-5254 or e-mail buckleyj@naperville.il.us or visit www.napersettlement.museum Sponsored, in part, by Dean's Clothing, Belgio's Catering, Dine Naperville.
DUPAGE PADS WALK/RUN TO END & PREVENT HOMELESSNESS / 8AM, Sat., Sept. 10 / The events include a 3K walk and a 5k and 10k run. Participate as an individual, family, or team to help end homelessness in DuPage County. Race starts at 8AM at 705 W. Liberty in Wheaton / Prizes awarded. / Race is CARA certified and professionally chip timed. T-shirt, raffle ticket and goody bag included with registration. Register today at www.padsrun.org. INFO: Tim Walker at (630) 682-3846 x222 or twalker@dupagepads.org or www.dupagepads.org.
7TH ANNUAL HIKE FOR HESED HOUSE / 9AM, Sat., Sept. 10 / beginning at 659 South River Street in Aurora, Illinois. / For sponsorship information, contact Development Assistant Joe Dutra at (630) 897-2156 ext. 527 or jdutra@hesedhouse.org / To receive a printed Hike for Hesed participation packet, information on sponsorship opportunities or for questions, call Joe Dutra at Hesed House at 630-897-2156 ext 527 or jdutra@hesedhouse.org / More INFO: www.HesedHouse.org/hike.html.
MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION AFTERNOON / 1-4PM Sat., Sept. 10 / This new event will be hosted members of the American Legion Post 43 and the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 / 908 W. Jackson Ave. / Fun, food and lots of family festivities are planned in addition to FYI regarding programs and services available to families of men and women who serve in the military.
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SEPTEMBER 11 OBSERVANCE / 12:30PM, Sun., Sept. 11 / Tributes, Memories and Patriotic Music hosted by Mayor George Pradel and the Naperville Exchange Club at the September 11 Memorial near the Naperville Municipal Center along the Riverwalk / The Naperville Exchange Club will host remembrance ceremony to observe the ninth anniversary of the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, and honor those individuals who gave their lives for American's freedom. / Watch the Naperville News Blog on this Web site for details coming soon.
SEPTEMBER 11 SUNRISE SERVICE AT METEA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL / 6:30AM, Sun., Sept. 11 / To mark the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Metea Valley High
School is inviting the community to attend a Sunrise Service in the Courtyard of the school, 1801 N. Eola Rd., Aurora. The event will pay tribute to and honor the memory of the lives lost and
the heroes of 9/11 through prose, song, interpretive dance and patriotic ributes, as well as a reproduction of a scene from the play “New York” written by David Rimmer.
INTERFAITH REMEMBRANCE AT THE WENTZ / 4PM, Mon., Sept. 11 / North Central College will host "One Naperville," an Interfaith Remembrance. / Persons of all ages and faiths are invited to the free event in North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. INFO: Lynn Pries, College chaplain, at llpries@noctrl.edu or (630) 637-5104.
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 events. Find Anderson's Bookshops in Naperville at 123 West Jefferson and in Downers Grove at 5112 Main St.
2ND ANNUAL AIRBORNE DAY BBQ & FUN / 11AM-5PM, Sun., Sept. 11 / Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, 908 W. Jackson Ave. / $10 per person / Hosted by the Chicago Chapter, 82nd Airborne Division Association. INFO: Contact Mark Mueller at (630) 561-2139 or airborneday2011@chicagoairborne.com.
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LEARN TO DANCE BEAUTIFULLY SO SOMEBODY CAN WATCH! Enhance young dancers' growth in discipline, poise, skill and creativity / DANCE WEST BALLET at (630) 778-8400
NEWCOMERS KICK OFF COFFEE featuring activities and events for the 2011-12 season / 10AM-Noon, Mon., Sept. 12 Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street, Lower Level, Children are Welcome, Special Guest: Mayor George Pradel, Bring a nonperishable food item for Loaves and Fishes, For information call Sue at (630) 904-5629 or visit www.napervillenewcomersandneighborsclub.com
DUPAGE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM / Mon., Sept. 12 DuPage Children's Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, (630) 637-8000. / www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org
CELEBRATE THE NEEDS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION / Individuals with special needs do not have an illness.... they are not contagious.They only want what we want: to be accepted.
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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!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO NADJA LALVANI!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR ON OCTOBER 2 FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL SINGING FOR SENIORS / See the October online calendar or www.singingforseniors.org
MESON SABIKA HOSTS COMMUNITY CAREER CENTER 15TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER / 5-8PM, Wed., Sept. 14 / The event is now billed as Dancing with Celebrities / TKTS: (630) 961-5665. / Meson Sabika, now celebrating 20 years in Naperville, is located at 1025 Aurora Ave.
DISCOVER CASEY'S GOURMET 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
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BARB DWYER! What an inspiration! Enjoy tap dancing at Drury Lane!
WEED LADIES FALL FLORAL DESIGN SALE / 1 to 7PM, Thurs., Sept. 15; from 10AM to 4PM, Fri. & Sat., Sept. 16 and 17; 1 to 4PM Sun., Sept. 18 / Features signature dried bouquets and creative seasonal floral arrangements for sale at Jefferson Hill Shop. Admission to the sale is FREE. INFO: visit www.napersettlement.museum.
HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY INFANT/CHILDREN CLOTHING EXCHANGE/ 9AM-2PM, 6:30-8:30PM, Thurs., Sept 15 and 9AM-1PM, Fri., Sept 16 / 525 S. Brainard, Naperville / sponsored by Highlands Home & School Association, Benefiting Highlands Elementary programs, student needs and library. INFO: (630) 579-7621 or highlands.clothing@gmail.com.
PATIO DINING IN BEAUTY OF AUTUMN / Discover the true taste of Spain at MESON SABIKA. Call (630) 983-3000.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ED CHANNELL! He begged for feedback and readers responded!
ANNUAL BURN AWARENESS GOLF OUTING, Friday, Sept. 16, Tamarack Golf Club, 24032 Royal Worlington Dr. Noon - 1:30PM - Registration & Lunch. 1:30PM - 4-Person Scramble/Shot Gun Start. Following Golf: Silent & 1-hour Open Bar. 7:30PM – Dinner & Prizes. Proceeds benefit the Burn Unit @ Loyola University Medical Center $150/Golfer. $45 Dinner Only / Send payment to: Tony Gonzalez, 10608 Muirfield Dr., Naperville, IL 60564 INFO: 904-5379 or 632-3424.
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PN PROMOTES AMERICA READS! THE U.S. CONSTITUTION! Celebrate Constitution Day on Sat., Sept. 17! For many enlightening facts about the document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles that govern the USA, visit www.constitutionfacts.com. Also visit Anderson's Bookshop or the Naperville Public Library to find a copy of the U.S. Constitution.
MORE ABOUT CONSTITUTION DAY TO COMMEMORATE SEPT. 17, 1787! / Constitution Day commemorates the writing and signing of the U.S. Constitution by 39 courageous men on Sept. 17, 1787, recognizing all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens. / Constitution Day was first celebrated in Naperville on Sept. 17, 1994, when Congressman Harris Fawell brought the idea to commemorate its signing to Naper Settlement.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BARBARA BLOMQUIST! The PN columnist was born on the same day as Constitution Day, AKA Citizenship Day, an observance that recognizes the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 and those who have become U.S. citizens.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY #71 TO JON RIPSKY!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KATHLEEN MALECKI!
LOVE / The Difference is Love - ST. PATRICK'S RESIDENCE a 210-Bed Long Term Care Nursing Home - 630-416-6565
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE U.S. AIR FORCE founded on this day in 1947!
SHOP at the Main Street Promenade, Main Street at Van Buren, in downtown Naperville.
WEST SUBURBAN IRISH HALF WAY TO ST. PATRICK'S DAY / 3-6PM, Sat., Sept. 17 / Bring a dish to share / Cash Bar / Sportsman Park off West Street INFO: www.wsirish.org See side bar.
RIVERWALK FINE ART FAIR / 10AM-5PM, Sat., Sept. 17, AND Sun., Sept. 18 / Hosted by the Naperville Art League / Artists from all over the world! FREE
CLASS ACT II JAZZ CONCERT IN FREDENHAGEN PARK 4:30PM, Sat., Sept 17 / FREE Live concert featuring popular jazz favorites under the director of Ted Fredenhagen. Hosted by the Riverwalk Foundation, Great time to learn what's happening along the Riverwalk.
8-DAY NAPERVILLE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL (NIFF) / Sept. 17-24 / INFO: www.NaperFilmFest.org or e-mail: EdmondCoisson@yahoo.com or phone (630) 709-5264.
NAPERVILLE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT / 7PM, Sat., Sept. 17 / Opening ceremonies at Classic Cinemas Ogden 6 Theatres introduce the theme for the festival “ A Salute to Our Troops” with the premiere of the documentary "Triangle of Death.” Filmed over four tours of duty by Purple Heart recipient Marine Sergeant Folleh Tamba, the documentary is a compilation of over 400 hours of filming. Admission: $10 per person. An Opening Night Party including food, music and drink follows the showing for $15 at Center Stage Theatre on Quincy Ave., west of Ogden in Naperville. All Military personnel who show their Military I.D. will receive a small gift of appreciation from NIFF.
RUN FOR THE MIND / 9AM / Sat., Sept. 17 / Danada Forest Preserve / Hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness of DuPage County INFO: (630) 752-0066 or visit www.namidupage.org
NAPERVILLE EVENING KIWANIS CLUB PEANUT DAYS / Sat., Sept. 17 thru Oct. 1 / Club members and other volunteers will be accepting donations for bags of peanuts at these locations: Sat., Sept. 18 and Sun., Sept. 19 at the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair; Wed., Sept. 22 and Thurs., Sept. 23 at local train stations; Fri., Sept. 24 and Sat., Sept 25 at local grocery stores and intersections; Fri., Oct. 1 and Sat., Oct. 2 at local intersections. INFO: www.napervilleeveningkiwanis.org
NAHC MEETING / 8AM, Sat.., Sept. 17 / The Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation meet monthly through June at City Hall. / INFO: www.napervillehomeowners.com
NAHS BENEFIT DAY HOSTED BY CINDY FIELDS DESIGNS / 10AM-5PM, Sat., Sept. 17 /
The public is invited to visit the gallery for refreshments and special prize drawings. / Located at 120 South Webster in downtown Naperville, the gallery offers original artwork created by Cindy Fields and other artists, pottery, customized picture frames, unique gifts including the Trollbead line of jewelry, and an eclectic mix of tunics, scarves, jackets, and accessories. INFO: www.cindyfieldsdesigns.com. For more information about the Naperville Area Humane Society, visit www.NapervilleAreaHumaneSociety.org.
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HAVE YOU TRIED THE PATIO WITH YOUR SANGRIA? 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.
HALF WAY TO ST. BALDRICK'S FOR AWARENESS / 1-6PM Sun., Sept. 18 / Quigley's Irish Pub host shaving event to raise funds to help find a cure for childhood cancer / www.quigleysirishpub.com.
RIVERWALK FINE ART FAIR 10AM-5PM, Sun., Sept. 18 / Hosted by the Naperville Art League FREE
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HUNTER BYINGTON! Sept. 19
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TERESA RYAN!
MEN & WOMEN! Experience fine quality shopping every day at DEAN'S MEN 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.
For an unwavering committment to exceptional craftmanship, call KING'S COURT BUILDERS at 630-369-4150.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING / 7PM Tues., Sept. 20 / Municipal Center
FIRST ANNUAL FRIENDRAISER FOR BRIDGE COMMUNITIES / 5-7PM Tues., Sept. 20 / Learning Resource Center, 1330 Crab Apple Ct., Bridge Communities / INFO: jennie.gates@bridgecommunities.org
ELLSWORTH SCHOOL CLOTHING EXCHANGE / 6-7:30PM,Tues., Sept. 20 & 9-4PM, 6-7:30PM, Wed., Sept. 21 - Seller Sign-up / 6:30-8:30PM, Mon., Sept. 26; 9-2PM, 6:30-8:30PM, Tues., Sept. 27 - Receiving / 9-4PM, 6:30-8:30PM, Thurs., Sept. 29; 9-1PM, Fri., Sept. 30 - Sale / Ellsworth Elementary School, 145 N. Sleight St. / 40% of proceeds benefit Ellsworth Home & School Association. For more information, visit http://schools.naperville203.org/ellsworth.
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MINUTEMAN PRESS Celebrates community every day! Call (630) 369-1360.
PN PRESENTS 'REFLECTIONS OF FIRST DECADE & LOOKING FORWARD AT NEXT 10' / 4:44PM, Wed., Sept. 21 / INFO: Rotary Club of Naperville/Downtown at Hugo's Frog Pond.
KIDSMATTER ANNUAL VOLUNTEER FAIR / 5:30-7:30PM Wed., Oct. 5 / KidsMatter hosts event for students in grades 6 through 12 looking for volunteer opporutnities / Held at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 Eagle Street. / INFO: For more information about the Volunteer Fair, contact Katie Russell, KidsMatter Program Manager, at (630) 527-6562 or visit www.KidsMatter2us.org. ALERT! MOVED FROM SEPTEMBER THIS YEAR TO OCTOBER 5.
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CELEBRATE EXCHANGE CLUB FOR ITS MISSION! Hope for Tomorrow Happens Today at the NAPERVILLE EXCHANGE CLUB. Call (630) 305-8881.
IT'S BACK! DOWNTOWN GIRLS WEEKEND / Sept. 22-25 / Beginning with a kickoff event at 4PM on Thurs., Sept 22, the four-day weekend is a must for all area women, of all ages! Fall fashion shows both Friday and Saturday highlight the weekend but events & sales take place over 3-days so women can join in at any point. For the complete schedule of events, visit www.downtownnaperville.com as the date grows nearer.
MOVING ON AFTER MOVING IN / 9:30AM Thurs., Sept. 22 / Our Saviours Lutheran Church
INFO: (630) 355-2522 / www.oursaviours.com
HARVEST DINNER AT SUGARTOAD AT THE HOTEL ARISTA / Every Mon. thru Sat. during harvest season / Special Harvest Dinner featuring local ingredients..RSVP: (630) 778-8623 or visit www.sugartoad.com
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NAPERVILLE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL DAY #7 / 7PM, Fri., Sept. 23 / NIFF will premiere "Big Time," a film about inventions, at Madden Theatre in North Central College Fine Art Center. Attendees are invited to a free reception held at Studio 10, located one block away from Wentz Concert Hall in the Jefferson Hills Shops. ABC 7 news anchor and medical reporter Sylvia Perez, will be attending this screening. / NFO: www.NaperFilmFest.org or e-mail: EdmondCoisson@yahoo.com or phone (630) 709-5264.
CITYGATE CENTRE HOSTS FALL HARVEST FARMER’S MARKET / 3-6PM, Fridays, Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 7 & Oct. 14 / Calamos Real Estate LLC will be hosting a Fall Harvest Farmer’s Market on the campus of their CityGate Centre development, located at I-88 and Route 59, off Ferry Road in Naperville. / Visitors will have the opportunity to browse some of the top area vendors and shop from their selections of fresh fruit and vegetables, farm fresh meats, gourmet oils and vinegars, seasonings, pickles, jams and cheeses, baked goods, Italian breads and specialties, homemade granola, hot popped kettle corn, coffee and teas, arts and crafts… and more! Over 35 local vendors will be participating in the 4-week event.
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BACK ON THE GRILL AT CASEY'S FOODS THIS WEEKEND! / 11AM-2PM, Saturdays & Sundays thru end of Sept. / Specials as well as hot dogs, grillmaster burgers, brats, and more priced from $3 to $5. Add fifty cents and make it a meal deal with chips & soda! / Come shop, eat and mingle with your neighbors and friends! Picnic tables, too. Casey's is located near Oswald's Pharmacy in Naperville Plaza, Gartner at Washington streets.
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"
5TH ANNUAL KYRA'S IDEA NEW EVENT FOR A CURE! / 1-5PM Sat., Sept. 24 / INFO: www.angieshope.org / Angie's Hope Fundraiser for a Cure:FIGHT S.M.A. Family Pasta Party
Fox & Hound English Pub & Grille, 4320 E New York St in Aurora.
NAPERVILLE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL RED CARPET CLOSING NIGHT AWARDS / 6PM, Sat., Sept. 24 / NIFF Red Carpet Closing Night Awards Ceremony at the Hollywood Palms Movie Theatre begins with cocktail hour, followed by dinner, dessert and the Awards Ceremony. Tickets are $50 per person. Depending on schedules a few stars may be at the Awards Ceremony, including Dan Aykroyd, Robert Z'Dar and Larry Thomas. After the Awards Ceremony there will be a Wrap Party, $25 per person, held at Center Stage Theatre to greet winners and filmmakers, get their autographs and ask questions about their films and the film process.
STATE REP. CONNELLY PRESENTS CHILDREN'S HEALTH & SAFETY FAIR 2011 AT KENNEDY JR. HIGH / 9AM-Noon Sat., Sept. 24 / Children and parents will learn about bicycle safety, passport information, backpack safety, nutrition, daycare, tutoring, fire safety, Internet safety and more. Activities will include a moon walk, face painting, child identification kits, rollover simulator, art projects and balance checks. FREE event includes Touch A Truck program to give children hands-on experience with various government and business vehicles such as the Secretary of State Police Car, snow plow, ambulance and more. / Kennedy Junior High School is located at 2929 Green Trails Drive, Lisle / INFO: Rep. Mike Connelly’s office at (630) 579-4848.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DICK KUHN! Celebrate one more time!
TABOR HILLS - Combine an independent retirement lifestyle with quality health care. Call 630-305-5400.
GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW CHABAD JEWISH CENTER / 12:30PM-3PM, Sun., Sept. 25 / Celebrate new Jewish life in Naperville at the new Chabad Jewish Center, located at 1935 Brookdale Rd #115, Naperville, 60563. Music! Cotton Candy! Buffet Lunch! Holiday activities!
Shofar Factory workshop! 1:30-2:30PM Learn how to make you’re a Shofar from scratch.
Fun for the whole family! All are welcome free of charge ( Make you own shofar $7) / RSVP info@chabadnaperville.com.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MIKE KROL! Let the good times roll!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHUCK CORRIGAN! How long did you know Mary Peot before you discovered your birthdays were so close in the same month?
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.
For your packaging needs, use THE UPS STORE at Hobson West.
FIND the NAPERVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE on the 3rd level of the Main Street Promenade.
AUTHOR DAVID RIMMER'S 'NEW YORK' PRESENTED AT METEA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL / 7:30PM, Mon., Sept. 26 / “New York,” which chronicles how 9/11 affected 15 different people, will be presented in the Metea Valley auditorium by the Elmwood Park Community Theatre. / Public welcome. Admission is FREE. Rimmer will be on hand for a post-show Q & A.
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NAPERVILLE NEWS BLOGS! 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.
COLD STONE CREAMERY HOSTS TENTH ANNUAL WORLD'S LARGEST ICE CREAM SOCIAL / 5-10PM, Tues., Sept. 27 / Cold Stone Creamery 23 West Jefferson Ave. in Downtown Naperville / To benefit the Make A Wish Foundation / INFO: (630) 369-5646 or napervillecoldstone@comcast.net.
'DISTRICTS' ON AGENDA AT LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ROUNDTABLE / 7PM Tues., Sept. 27 / Naperville Municipal Center / Public Welcome. INFO: www.lwvnaperville.org.
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JUDD KENDALL VFW YOUTH PROGRAMS / For information about programs, scholarships and initiatives for local youth offered by the Judd Kendall VFW, visit www.napervfw3873.org and click on “Youth programs.” Some deadlines to apply are Oct. 30, 2011.
SENIOR & VETERANS HEALTH FAIR AT MUNICIPAL CENTER HOSTED BY TRIAD OF LISLE & NAPERVILLE / 10AM-2PM Wed., Sept. 28 / Booths staffed with personnel will provide info for services, including flu shots, hearing and vision screening and much more. INFO: Call Jan Barbour at (630) 355-2786.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MARY CORRIGAN! Why not write a PN column about all birthdays on September 29!
VOTER ALERT! (Be sure to visit "Hot Topics" and Election Central Voter's Guide on this Web site. Thanks for paying attention to the issues and candidates that will impact Naperville, the state and the nation.)
MOVING ON AFTER MOVING IN / 9:30AM Thurs., Sept. 29 / Our Saviours Lutheran Church
INFO: (630) 355-2522 / www.oursaviours.com.
KIDSMATTER PRESENTS 'RACE TO NOWHERE' / 7PM, Thurs., Sept. 29 / KidsMatter will host the documentary film at Good Shepherd Church (doors open @ 6:30PM) off 75th St., east of Naperville Plainfield Road. "Race to Nowhere" was inspired by a series of wake-up calls concerning the relentless pressure for today's children to perform. Local health and human service agencies will be present before and after the film to share their resources.TKTS: $10 in advance / $15 at the door. To purchase tickets go to www.racetonowhere.com and click on the SCREENINGS tab. INFO: www.KidsMatter2us.org.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LYNN HODAK! Where's the drama? Enjoy!
630 FASHION SHOW AT HOTEL ARISTA / 7:30PM, Fri., Sept. 30 / Featuring Chicago designer, Borris J. Powell, local designers & boutiques / Starts with Cocktail Hour followed by Fashion Show at 9PM / TKTS: $75 / To benefit NCO Youth & Family Services (Soon to be branded with a new name, 360 Youth Services) www.ncoyouth.org and Almost Home Kids www.almosthomekids.org. / INFO: Kristen at www.630fashionshow.com or (630) 518-6947.
CITYGATE CENTRE HOSTS FALL HARVEST FARMER’S MARKET / 3-6PM, Fridays, Sept. 30, Oct. 7 & Oct. 14 / Calamos Real Estate LLC will be hosting a Fall Harvest Farmer’s Market on the campus of their CityGate Centre development, located at I-88 and Route 59, off Ferry Road in Naperville. / Visitors will have the opportunity to browse some of the top area vendors and shop from their selections of fresh fruit and vegetables, farm fresh meats, gourmet oils and vinegars, seasonings, pickles, jams and cheeses, baked goods, Italian breads and specialties, homemade granola, hot popped kettle corn, coffee and teas, arts and crafts… and more! Over 35 local vendors!
MONARCH LANDING HEALTHY LIFESTYLE EXPO / 10AM to 1PM, Fri., Sept. 30 / Monarch Landing, 2255 Monarch Drive Naperville IL, 60563 / INFO: Tony Galvan, (630) 300-1246 or AGalvan@MonarchLanding.net.
ARE YOU AN AMERICAN CITIZEN REGISTERED TO VOTE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION. IF NOT, REMEMBER TO REGISTER & BECOME AN EDUCATED VOTER. PAY ATTENTION.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Save the Ash! Emerald Ash Borer INFO
Send Press Releases following our Press Release Guidelines.
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From Naperville Nostalgia: Naper School, the Class of 1939!
Thanks to
Naperville Jaycees!
Last Fling
Look forward to next year!
Sept. 1-4, 2012
Family-fun 4-day festival
Along the Riverwalk &
Rotary Hill
& at Naper Settlemen
Labor Day Parade
10AM, Mon., Sept. 4
Downtown Naperville
Naperville Art League hosts
Annual Riverwalk
Fine Arts Fair
10AM-5PM,
Sat. & Sun.
September 17-18
FREE
************
Class Act II Jazz
Concert
featuring Ted Fredenhagen
on the trumpet!
4:30PM, Sat., Sept. 17
Fredenhagen Park
FREE
Hosted by the
Riverwalk Foundation
Quigley's Irish Pub
in downtown Naperville
Enjoy Quigley's new private
label by Argus Brewery
Patron's Reserve
on the patio!
West Suburban Irish Pub Quiz NIght is 7PM, Tues., Oct. 4
(Note Pub Quiz takes a break
in September.)
Are you a
registered voter?
Do you want to be?
Candidate info at
Election Central is
geared to educate
voters about the folks
running to serve Naperville
in DuPage County,
Springfield &
Washington, D.C.
MAYOR'S 31st
GOLF OUTING
Mon., Sept. 12, 2010
(Always 2nd Monday in September)
at Springbrook Golf Course
Shotgun starts / Scramble format
Tee time: 7AM ($150/golfer)
11:30AM lunch
Tee time: 1PM ($175/golfer)
4-Person Teams /
Ask about teams of five.
6:30PM Taste of a Few of Naperville's Best Restaurants
Cuisine on the Green only $50
For information and reservations, call Cindy at (630) 355-5800.
(Thanks to Dommermuth, Brestal, Cobine and West, Ltd. for handling reservations.
Thanks to Emy and Cheryl
for updated info.)
Young Eagles Day
Rally Flights
Sun., Sept. 25 &
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.
Election Central /
Voter's Guide
West Suburban Irish
Half Way to St. Patrick's Day
3-6PM, Sat., Sept. 17,
at Sportsman Park.
Bring a dish to share!
CANCELED!
Also...
WSI Pub Quiz NIght at
Quigley's Irish Pub
7PM, Tues., Oct. 4
CityGate Grille
in September
Enjoy signature cocktails, a
Mediterranean-inspired menu, and
live music every
Friday and Saturday night
from 8:30PM 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.
Positively Naperville
promotes & celebrates local and independently-owned businesses in
our community. For 2010, we marched
in the Jaycees Labor Day Parade!
Recognize many independents by red
IndieBound Naperville signs.
If you need a sponsor banner for Last Fling or any parade, call the folks at Minuteman Press at (630) 369-1360. They're bound to design a
beautiful big banner for you!
Pair Wine with Dinner at
For Reservations: (630) 778-8623
Save the Ash!
Emerald Ash Borer INFO
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!
Naperville News Blog
Anderson's Bookshops' 8th Annual Young Adult Literature Conference
at Hotel Arista
7:30AM-4:30PM
Sat., Sept. 24
Meet authors TBA
Attend breakout sessions on fascinating topics. Continental breakfast & full luncheon included. Booksigning opportunities and CPDU credits offered.
TKTS required: $99 ($75 for full-time students).
Event INFO & RSVP:: Toll free (800) 728-0708
For all of Anderson's Bookshops upcoming events (mostly free of charge), visit www.andersonsbookshop.com
Naperville Hours:
Monday thru Saturday 9AM- 9PM, Sunday 11AM - 5PM
English Rows Eye Care NAPERVILLE DRY EYE CLINIC will feature a day of
'Dry Eye Seminars'
Dr. Allan Smith will locate 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.
or (630) 922-2661.
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.
Phone: (630) 420-6270
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START HERE TODAY, FOLKS! IT'S SEPT. 30, 2011.
September marks
beginning of the
21th year
at Casey's Foods
at Naperville Plaza!
Congrats to Dan Casey and all employees who have been there since the beginning – Harold Fabricius, Co-Meat Manager; Kevin Killelea, Store Manager; Terry Manns, Produce Manager; Carole Marlowe, Cashier; Steve Wencel, Co-Meat Manager; and Brian Wirtas, Meat Cutter.
And thanks to everyone who is always so helpful during every visit!
Be sure to stop by Casey's during the first 20 days of September to see all the good deals in store!
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!
Celebrate
Oswald Pharmacy's
136th Anniversary Year
at
Naperville Plaza
Washington at Gartner
Save the Ash!
Emerald Ash Borer INFO
More than 15,000 Ash trees create canopies along streets in Naperville neighborhoods.
Half Way to St. Baldrick's
1-6PM Sun., Sept. 18
Help raise awareness for Juvenile Cancer.
See Andy & Frenchie!
10TH Anniversary Remembrance
12:30PM Musical Prelude
1PM Program
Sun., Sept. 11
Behind the Municipal Center
along the Riverwalk
Photo by Marty Walker, Sept. 8. 2011
Seniors and Veterans Health and
Wellness Fair
10AM-2PM Wed., Sept. 28
Naperville City Hall /
Meeting Rooms B and C
Courtesy of Naperville Township
Senior Services And Veterans Community Relations
Flu Shots
Blood Pressure testing
Glucose testing
Hearing and Vision
VA Registration
Home Health Care
Transportation
Senior Travel Tips
Ramps
Oxygen Saturation Testing
Home Safety
Fall Prevention
And more!
Admission is Free
Parking available on upper deck of the City Hall Parking Garage
