Monday, Sept. 15
Naperville Independent Film Festival – 7PM | $8
AMC Showplace 16 Naperville – 2815 Showplace Dr. Naperville, IL 60564
Naperville Independent Film Festival aka NIFF presents their 7th Annual Film Festival at AMC Showplace Naperville 16 and Smith Hall on the North Central College Campus, September 13-September 20. The Naperville Independent Film Festival was founded to celebrate Independent film long, short, fiction and documentary. The festival is committed to exhibiting films that express fresh voices and differing global perspectives, with the hope that these programs will enlighten audiences, provide invaluable exposure for filmmakers and present inspired entertainment for all. Over the seven years NIFF has screened over 1000 entries. And this year with over 125 films entered only 43 will make the big screen. Each night there will be a 7PM and a 9PM show, and during the showing we’ll have at least one and usually a few short films followed by a feature length film. Tickets can be purchased at the door and on AMC’s online ticketing website.
NIFF tickets will admit one to one of either the 7PM or 9PM showings. Also passes and packages allow filmgoers the best access to films, panels, parties, and more. Browse through show times and selections for the 2014 Naperville Independent Film Festival at http://www.naperfilmfest.org/Showtimes.
NNHS Show Choir Concert – 7:30PM
NNHS North Performing Arts Center – 899 N. Mill St. Naperville , IL 60563
Don’t miss our new high energy show performed by ‘High Heeled Harmony’ and ‘Entourage’, NNHS’ award winning show choirs, Our fourth season has eye popping costumes, great dancing and fabulous vocals. This free event is your chance to enjoy quality entertainment in the beautiful and comfortable North Performing Arts Center
Tuesday, Sept. 16
NAMI DuPage Course Offers Hope to Families – 7PM
The Compass Church – 1551 East Hobson Road Naperville, IL 60540
Is your family struggling with a mental illness? You are not alone! NAMI of DuPage County (The National Alliance on Mental Illness) will be sponsoring the free NAMI Family to Family Education Program for families and caregivers of persons diagnosed with mental illnesses. The course is taught by trained family members. All instruction and course materials are free for class participants. The Family-to-Family course focuses on current information about schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, and co-occurring brain disorders and addictive disorders. The course discusses the clinical treatment of these illnesses and teaches the knowledge and skills that family members need to cope more effectively. The FREE 12 week course is taught by trained facilitators with the lived experience and will be held on: Sept. 16 Dec. 2, Tuesday, 7-9:30PM, Compass Church, Naperville (Faith Based) While the Family to Family program is an educational course, NAMI DuPage also has support groups at various locations. For more information on the support groups or to register for Family to Family, call the NAMI DuPage office at (630) 752-0066, ext. 218 or register online at www.namidupage.org.
Naperville City Council Meeting Open Session – 7PM
Council Chambers / Naperville Municipal Center – 400 S. Eagle Street , Naperville, IL 60540
Plan to address the City Council during public comments or for an agenda item? Sign up in the City Clerk’s Office prior to 6:55PM. Prepare comments up to three (3) minutes. City Council Sept. 16 Agenda
Wednesday, Sept. 17
Celebrate Constitution Day “Life, Liberty, Freedom & Prosperity” – All Day / Every Day
On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by 39 brave men. It takes most adults about an hour to read the U.S. Constitution, complete with amendments; yet, volumes and volumes and volumes have been written to interpret it. The walls of Naperville schools and the exterior of the Naperville Muncipal Center are graced with Freedom Shrine that includes a copy of the U.S. Constitution. The impressive display as pictured below is set just steps from the Dan Shanower Sept. 11 Memorial along the Riverwalk.
Constitution Week at 95th Street Library – Library Hours
95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive
In conjunction with Constitution Week, September 17 to 23, the Daughters of the American Revolution teamed up with Naperville Public Library to showcase another historical display dedicated to the U.S. Constitution. Consisting of books about the U.S. Constitution, an enlarged image of the Constitution, a 1776 photo of the flag as well as a map of the United States as it looked with 13 colonies, visitors to the 95th Street Library will find the display located behind the customer services desk. The 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, is just east of Route 59 off 95th Street. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
DuPage Children’s Museum – 301 North Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540
Storytime with Naperville Public Library Naperville Public Library has taken its show on the road! Enjoy a fun-filled library program of stories, songs, and more for children of all ages right here at DCM! Free with Museum membership or admission.
Farmers Market at St. John’s – 3PM
Farmers Market at St. John’s – 750 Aurora Avenue Naperville, IL 60540
Offers a wide variety of seasonally fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as meats, eggs, smoked fish, cheese, breads, baked goods, honey, fresh cut flowers, plants, herbs, teas, spices, oils and vinegars, sauces, table linens, jewelry, soaps and other fine offerings from local vendors. At St. John’s Episcopal Church Parking Lot at Farmers Market at St. John’s, at St. John’s Episcopal Church
Thursday, Sept. 18
Third Thursday – 5PM
DuPage Children’s Museum – 301 North Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540
Third Thursday Third Thursday is a time designated for families of children with special needs to enjoy the Museum. DCM is an ideal location for all learning abilities. Special activities last until 7PM. All activities are free with admission or membership. The Museum is open to the public until 8PM and everyone is welcome.
Look forward at PN’s Events Calendars
Check out PN’s Events Calendar for other events as well as to help plan next week and upcoming weekends. On the blue navigation bar atop the Events Calendar, find calendars specific to Runs & Walks, Charity Golf, Festivals & Traditions over the course of the year as well as this month’s Book Events hosted by Anderson’s, North Central College Performing Arts and happenings at Naper Settlement.
