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Spring into style in downtown March 6-8

Back by popular demand, Downtown Naperville will host its popular Spring Style Weekend (formerly called Girls Weekend) – three days of fashion, food and fun for ladies of all ages starting on Fri., March 6 through Sun., March 8. Explore new stores this year including Banana Republic, Athleta, Sephora, Anthropologie and more. Women of all ages are encouraged to join in at any point over the weekend and enjoy special events and spring sales at spas, boutiques, jewelers and more.

Two popular spring fashion shows with brunch will take place showcasing the hottest new spring styles from downtown shops. On Fri., March 6, a downtown spring styling event/fashion show, hosted by Scott Mackay of 95.9FM the River, will be held at Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House, 9AM ($15 per person, reservations required by calling (630) 548-3764).

On Sat., March 7, a second downtown spring style event/fashion show, hosted by the Honorable Mayor A. George Pradel will be held at Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 10AM ($15 per person, reservations required by calling 630-305-0230). At both events, women will also have the opportunity to win prizes and gift cards. For more info, visit www.downtownnaperville.com.

Visit Veterans, play Bingo

Every month from September to June on the second Tuesday, a motorcoach departs at 6:15PM 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 holiday motorcoach again on Tues., Mar. 10, a special time when visitors play BINGO and visit with the veterans. 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.

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.

Recycle your fridge

The Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) is aiming to take residents’ secondary refrigerators with the Recycle My Fridge program. Residents served by an IMEA-member utility can get rid of an old refrigerator or freezer, free of charge, and receive a $35 prepaid card for doing so by calling (877) 341-2313 or by visiting www.RecycleMyFridge.org.

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 are accepted during regular hours. For information, call (630) 357-3610.

German language church service

Church services in the German language will be held at St. John United Church of Christ at 11:30AM on Sun., Mar. 1.

The service will be led by Pastor Egon Gerdes, and all are welcome to attend. St. John UCC is located at 1190 Olesen Drive. German services are held on the first Sunday of every month and will continue on Apr. 5. For more info call (630) 355-5208.

Boy Scout Troop 100 Annual Pancake Breakfast

Boy Scout Troop 100 of Naperville is excited to announce their annual Pancake Breakfast will be on March 7, 2015. The breakfast will once again be held at the Wesley United Methodist Church. The church is located at 21 E. Franklin Avenue, Naperville. The boys of Troop 100 will be serving pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk, and coffee from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. Tickets for the event are $5, or $15 for a family. In addition to delicious food there will be a raffle with some great prizes.

The troop has always enjoyed support from our great community and we look forward to seeing everyone again this year for our breakfast. Funds from the event will be used to support all of the activities for the troop including badge advancement, camping, hiking, and high adventure events. Please join your fellow residents for breakfast while you support the Scouts of Troop 100.

60th Evening Kiwanis Pancake Festival is March 21

The Naperville Evening Kiwanis Pancake Festival will be held from 7AM to noon on Sat.,March 21 at Naperville Central. Delicious pancakes and sausages along with band music, games for the kids and raffles with many prizes. Donations in advance $6 or at the door $7. All proceeds benefit local charities.

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 suspicious-sounding solicitors. Say “Naperville is a scam-free community.”
If an individual calls or comes to your door from any company attempting to represent the NPD or the city, contact (630) 420-6142.

Naperville Big Band Jazz Festival

The first anual Naperville Big Band Jazz Festival will take place at Wentz Concert Hall, featuring clinicians Andy Martin, Wayne Bergeron, and Jeff Coffin. Every school will get a clinic from one of these World Renowned jazz artists.
To participate, complete the online application beginning at 9AM Mon., January 12, 2015. Email questions to bigbandjazzfest@gmail.com. The festival takes place April 11.

Berkley-Pendell Piano Scholarship to host competition April 19

The Berkley-Pendell Piano Scholarship fund will be hosting its 19th annual Piano Competition on Sunday, April 19 at North Central College.
The goal of this competition is to promote the accomplishments, commitment and artistry of west suburban Chicago’s young pianists. The competition participants represent over 250 teachers. The judges are well-known artists and professionals of Illinois and the Chicago area.

Winners will receive cash prizes, notoriety and be invited to take part in a Celebration Concert held on April 25. Students of grades 5 through 12 are eligible to compete. The entry deadline is March 9 with a $40 fee.

For details and full eligibility requirements, visit www.berkley-pendell.org.

The Band Perry will headline Ribfest July 5

Reigning Academy of Country Music Vocal Group of the Year The Band Perry will headline Ribfest on July 5. The 28th Naperville Ribfest will be held July 2 – 5 in Knoch Park.

According to Don Emery, Marketing Chair, “The Band Perry is a terrific, high energy country music act that will make a great connection to Ribfest music fans of all ages.”

Tickets will be available February 15 through the Ribfest website at www.Ribfest.net.

Inaugural Jaycees Rooster 5K is Sept. 7

The Naperville Jaycees invites runners to participate in the new Rooster 5K, Fling Challenge, and Fling Mile at the 2015 Last Fling on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.

The Fling Challenge is for runners to complete both the Fling Mile and the Rooster 5K. The Fling Mile and Fling Challenge will promptly start at 8:45AM, and the Rooster 5K will begin at 9AM. The Fling Mile and Fling Challenge will begin at 5th Avenue near Naperville North High School and end at the top of Rotary Hill. The Rooster 5K starts at Rotary Hill at the stoplight where the Fling Mile ends. All races are chip timed.

The Fling Mile course is one mile and follows most of the Last Fling Parade route through Downtown Naperville. The Rooster 5K course also follows the Last Fling Parade route. Fling Challenge runners will first run the Fling Mile course, then run the full Rooster 5K course. No dogs or strollers allowed on the course.

Registration is now open on www.rooster5k.com for all races. Runners may register for the following early bird prices through March 31: Fling Mile for $15, Rooster 5K for $20, and Fling Challenge for $35. Registration will be open from April 1 through September 6 for the following prices: Fling Mile for $20, Rooster 5K for $35, and Fling Challenge for $50. The entry fee includes t-shirt (if registered by July 31), post-party, and overall and age category awards.

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