Monday
Classic Movie Mondays: The Wizard of Oz – 7PM | $1
Paramount Theatre-Aurora – 23 E. Galena Blvd. Aurora, IL 60506
Kansas farm girl Dorothy and her little dog Toto ride a tornado into the land of Oz, where she must seek the help of a magical wizard in order to get home. Along the way she makes friends with a scarecrow, tin man, and cowardly lion, while having to fight off the schemes of a Wicked Witch. Starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, and Burt Lahr. Fantasy Directed by Victor Fleming. Rated G. 101 minutes. For more information visit, http://paramountaurora.com/events/the-wizard-of-oz-1939/.
Money Smart, Don’t Be Scammed – 7PM
Edward Hospital – 801 S. Washington St. Naperville, IL 60540
Come learn how to prevent, identify theft and respond to financial exploitation, plan for a secure financial future, and make informed financial decisions. Guest speaker Alexi Vahlkamp, from Age Options, Oak Park, IL will review the most common types of scams and explain the Adult Protective Services (young and senior adults) in a one hour presentation. The Money Smart financial curriculum is a training module developed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Consumer Financial Protective Bureau ( CFPB) that provides information to raise awareness to the public. Senior financial exploitation is the leading type of abuse in Illinois. Funds lost to financial abuse are often irretrievable and scammers can swindle victims out of their entire life savings. In collaboration with the Illinois Department on Aging, Age Options organized the Older Americans Protection Network (OAPN) to address the growing issue of financial exploitation in metropolitan Chicago. The network includes professionals from public and private agencies, including social services, financial institutions, legal services, law enforcement, and many others. The OAPN has served as the foundation for the development of the iFAST (Illinois Financial Abuse Specialist Team). The curriculum, hosted by Naperville Evening Kiwanis will be held March 31, 7:00 p.m. at Edward Hospital, Education Center, 3rd Floor. Park – North Parking Deck. Enter Education Center or Main Hospital entrance. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by e-mail to mikemark@wideopenwest.com or by phone at (630) 926-8973
Tuesday
Opening Day at Naper Settlement – 10AM | $10-$12
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
Naper Settlement’s summer season begins at 10AM Tuesday, April 1 with programs and special events held throughout the months of April through October on the 12-acre museum campus that has 30 historic buildings and structures. Hours are from 10AM to 4PM Tuesday through Saturday and from 1 to 4PM Sunday. Admission is $12 adults (13+), $10 seniors (62+) and $8 youth (4-12). Members and children under 4 are free. Naperville residents receive free general admission. Visit napersettlement.com or call (630) 420-6010.
WSI Quiz Night – 7PM
Quigley’s Irish Pub – 43 E. Jefferson St. Naperville, IL 60540
Visit Quigley’s on the first Tuesday of the month and see how smart you really are as you demonstrate your skills against Quigley’s finest! See you there!
Wednesday
Hesed House Champions of Hope Breakfast – 7AM | Donations Welcome
Stonebridge Country Club – 2705 Stonebridge Blvd Aurora, IL 60502
The 6th Annual Champions for Hope Breakfast, ‘Getting to Know You,’ Hesed is slated for Wed., April 2, at Stonebridge Country Club.
Thursday
Cantigny Gardens 2014 Preview – 9AM | Free
Cantigny Park – 1S151 Winfield Road Wheaton, IL 60189
Enjoy a presentation about the park’s plant selections and plans for the main gardens, golf course and Idea Garden, spring through fall. This program in the Visitors Center Theater is free but registration is requested. Email register@cantigny.org or call (630) 260.8162.
The Pete Ellman Big Band (N.F.P.) – 8PM | Free
Mullen’s – Lisle – 3080 Warrenville Road Lisle, IL 60657
Pete Ellman’s Big Band ~ Every Thursday from 8-10PM. Teachers receive 20% discount off food bill with school id.
Friday
Flashback Fridays: Meet a Curator – 1PM | $10
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
Meet a Naper Settlement curator on the Flashback Fridays Collections Tour from 1 to 2PM Friday, April 4, and the first Friday of every month through October (no program on July 4) to explore a different part of the museum’s collection. The tours are held off-site at the Collections Care and Storage Facility, located in the City of Naperville’s Department of Public Works building at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Fort Hill Drive. See real artifacts from the museum’s collection of over 52,000 objects and learn about the stories behind these objects. For teens to adults, space is limited to the first 20 registrants. Tickets are $10 per person; $8 Heritage Society Sustaining Members. Reservations are required; call (630) 420-6010.
Seussical – 3PM | $6-$12
North Central College- Pfeiffer Hall – 310 East Benton Ave Naperville, IL 60540
‘Oh, the thinks you can think’ when Dr. Seuss’s best-loved stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Adapted from the Broadway version, this adaptation especially for young audiences features thirteen actors and enhanced production values. ‘Seussical’ is Theatreworks USA’s biggest show ever! This production is based on several Dr. Seuss stories including ‘Horton Hears a Who,’ ‘Horton Hatches the Egg’ and ‘Gertrude McFuzz’ where beloved classic characters find themselves intertwined in an incredible adventure. Part of our Family Series.
