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December Positively Briefs

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Jen Hannon
Jen Hannon

Anchorman 2 debuts December 20

quoteWhile the news is a serious business, Anchorman gives me a chance to laugh at the craziness and the different characters surrounding the industry. Stay classy Naperville!

–Jen Hannon

NCTV17 News Anchor

 

 

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues is coming to Naperville theaters December 20. A new episode of Naperville News 17 airs every Friday and repeats throughout the week.  Visit www.nctv17.com for the latest schedule.

Ron Burgundy interviews future hall-of-famer Peyton Manning.

ALERT! Beware of scammers

Beware of phone, e-mail and Internet scams. Never, never give your password, credit card number or social security number to an unknown caller over the telephone or via e-mail. No matter how convincing a professional scammer might seem, never give any personal information to someone you don’t know at any time.

Reports of scammers with official-sounding “Naperville” business names are growing. To be safe, say “NO!” to all solicitors or simply hang up.

If an individual calls or comes to your door from any company attempting to represent the Naperville Police Department, Naperville Fire Department or the City, contact (630) 420-6142.

Center for Lifelong Learning offers classes for adult learners

Benedictine University’s Center for Lifelong Learning offers adult noncredit classes, with no papers, tests, or grades, for adult learners age 50 plus at the Moser Center in Naperville, 1832 Centre Point Circle Ste. 102, just off Diehl Rd.

Most classes meet for 90 minutes, once per week for four weeks. For more information, visit www.ben.edu/CLL or call (630) 829-1384.

District 204 seeks science fair judges

Indian Prairie School District 204 seeks volunteer judges for the 2014 District Science Fairs.

Judges are needed from 8 to 11:30AM on Sat., Jan. 25, 2014, at Metea Valley High School and the following week from 8-11:30AM on Sat., Feb. 1, 2014, at Neuqua Valley High School.

Interested individuals are encouraged to fill out the form at http://ipsdweb.ipsd.org/Forms/SciFair.aspx.

Photo courtesy of DCM
Photo courtesy of DCM

NYE Bubble Bash at the DuPage Children’s Museum

The Build It Big Bubble Bash returns to the DuPage Children’s Museum Tues., 9AM to noon Dec. 31. Three floors of bubble fun will provide activity and discovery around every turn with a countdown at noon with Mayor Pradel.

The cost for early registration through Dec. 6 is $20 members; $25 nonmembers. Afterwards until the event it is $25 members; $30 nonmembers. Registration is required by calling (630) 637-8000, ext. 0 or by visiting www.dupagechildrens.org.

German language church service

Church services in the German language will be held at St. John United Church of Christ, 1190 Olesen Drive in Naperville, at 11:30AM on Sun., Jan. 5.

The services will be led by the Reverend Egon Gerdes, and all are welcome to attend. Services are held on the first Sunday of each month and will continue on Feb. 2.

For more info about holiday services, call (630) 355-5208.

Visit Veterans, play Bingo

Every month from September to June on the second Tuesday, a motorcoach departs at 6:30PM from the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 and American Legion Post 43, 908 W. Jackson Ave. with folks eager to spread good cheer to veterans receiving treatment at Hines VA Hospital in Maywood.

The public is welcome to help fill the motorcoach again on Tues., Dec. 10 and Jan. 14.

For more information about visiting Hines V.A. Hospital, call organizer John Shaw at (630) 961-3479, Mike Barbour at (630) 240-1645 or Jan Barbour at (630) 247-9007.

Serendipity Shop seeks donations year-round

The Serendipity Resale Shop is a volunteer-run shop, located at 12 W. Jefferson Ave. in downtown Naperville.

Donations of clean, gently-used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing of all sizes are welcome. Donors are asked not to include items that are stained or torn. The resale shop is in need of linens and home decorating items, such as lamps, dishes and clocks as well as household items, jewelry and collectibles.

Donations may be dropped off anytime during regular hours. For information, call Serendipity at (630) 357-3610.

ESLP offers free GED and career training

The Early School Leaver Program (ESLP) is a unique program offering free GED preparation, workplace skill-building, and specific career training for DuPage residents aged 17-21. The Early School Leaver program is funded by the Workforce Development Division of DuPage County (Workforce Investment Act). For more information or to register, call (630) 691-7577.

Rotary Sled Hill along the Riverwalk
Rotary Sled Hill along the Riverwalk

Park District gets ready for outdoor sledding and skating

Though we’re in no hurry to rush the cold white stuff, ’tis the season. When it falls, all ages will find fine sledding along the Naperville Riverwalk, within ear shot of the 72-bell Millennium Carillon inside the Moser Tower where seasonal tunes likely will add to the winter experience in December. The bright orange snow fencing is now in place at Rotary Hill as well as other sled hills throughout the city.

The Riverwalk Sled Hill officially will be opened daily from Dec. 1-Feb. 28, weather permitting. The Hill opens at daylight and closes at 9PM except on Fridays and Saturdays, when it remains open until 10PM.

In order for all sledders to be safe, a number of rules apply that will be posted at the top of the Rotary Hill.

First of all, sledders must provide their own inner tubes or plastic sleds. Wooden sleds, toboggans, snowboards and metal-runner sleds are not permitted.

Sledding rules and regulations

According the park district’s web site, sled hills throughout Naperville will open when the ground is frozen and covered by two or more inches of snow with no visible grass. Sledders assume full risk and responsibility for determining that all conditions are safe for sledding. Parent/ adults are responsible for supervising their children 8 years of age and younger.

When sledding, remember to pay attention:

  • Keep your sled under control.
  • Avoid other sledders and objects.
  • Move quickly out of the path of other sledders.
  • Climb uphill along the side of the slope.
  • Children ages 8 and younger must be supervised by an adult.
  • Only inner tubes and plastic sleds are allowed. Toboggans and sleds with metal runners are not permitted.
  • No more than two persons are permitted on a sled at one time.
  • Snowboards are not allowed on sled hills.
  • Violation of posted rules may result in suspension from the sled hill and/or a fine.
  • Kindness and common courtesy always are appreciated, too.

Sled Hills in Naperville neighborhood parks close at dusk

  • Arrowhead Park, 711 Iroquois Ave.
  • Brooks Crossings, 1015 95th St.
  • Country Lakes Park, 1835 North Aurora Rd.
  • Gartner Park, 524 W Gartner Rd.
  • May Watts Park, 804 S. Whispering Hills Dr.

The same rules and regulations apply at all Naperville sled hills. To help keep everybody safe, thanks for talking to youngsters about the rules prior to visiting sled hills.

Skating by day and by night / Dec. 15-Feb. 15

The Naperville Park District also maintains skating rinks at four locations, when weather permits. Posted signs state when skating is allowed at three of the ice rinks that are lighted at night and open until 10PM daily. The signs also state the rules and regulations for every ice rink.

  • Centennial Park, 500 W. Jackson Ave. (Near Centennial Beach across the bridge from the Moser Tower)
  • Nike Sports Complex, 288 W. Diehl Rd.
  • Commissioners Park, 3704 111th St.
  • The fourth rink, located in Gartner Park at 524 Gartner Road, closes at dusk.

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