Little Friends Golf Classic is Sept. 14
The 13th annual LIttle Friends Golf Classic is slated to swing into action at 12:30PM on Mon., Sept. 14 at Stonebridge Country Club, 2705 Stonebridge Blvd., Aurora.
The golf event includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, cocktail reception, dinner, welcome gift, giveaways, live auction, raffles, contests and more.
For more information, visit www.littlefriendsinc.org.
Attention Event Planners: Update charity golf outings for the 2016 season by contacting stephanie@positivelynaperville.com. To see remaining charity golf outings for 2015, search “golf outings.”
September 11 Remembrance Will Begin at 6PM
A remembrance ceremony will be held at 6PM on Fri., Sept. 11 at the Cmdr. Dan Shanower/Sept. 11 Memorial. The memorial is situated along the Riverwalk by the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street. Hosted by the Exchange Club of Naperville, the ceremony will be preceded by the tolling of a Millennium Carillon bell from 5:45 to 6PM. Stop by the Sept. 11 Memorial, pictured above, any time, any day to remember that “Freedom isn’t Free.
Kick-Off Coffee is Sept. 14
The Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club will launch the 2015/2016 season with a Kick-off Coffee from 10AM to noon on Mon., Sept. 14, at the Naperville Municipal Center.
The NNNC is an organization that helps to connect residents of Naperville, both new and well established, with activities that encourage friendship, learning, exploring the region, charitable endeavors and most of all fun.
Activity chairmen will be available as well as the club’s supported charities and sponsors. Trader Joes and Jet’s
Pizza will provide refreshments.
No admission fee is charged for the coffee, but the group will accept food donations for Loaves and Fishes. Children are welcome.
For more info, visit www.napervillenewcomersandneighborsclub.com or call Sue at (630) 904-5629.
‘FunMatters, Too’ Welcomes Adults to Support KidsMatter
Celebrate resiliency and community at FunMattersToo, featuring Dueling Pianos with Dario Radio Network during a “rocking” benefit held at Cress Creek Country Club, 1215 Royal St George Dr. The fun begins at 7PM Fri., Sept 11.
Hosted by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Team B2B, all funds raised at this adults-only event – including dinner, cocktails, a silent auction as well as a wine pull and balloon pop – will support the programs of KidsMatter.
Tickets ($125 each) and sponsorships must be purchased in advance at www.KidsMatter2Us.org/FunMattersToo.
Celebrate Hope Event Returns to Riverwalk Free Speech Pavilion
The WAR Chest Boutique’s Celebrate Hope Event is slated from 11AM to 3PM on Sat., Sept.12, at the Free Speech Pavilion, located at Webster Street and Jackson Avenue in downtown Naperville.
The event features performances and letter writing to create awareness, share hope and encouragement with women in safe houses.
For more information, contact Meggie Zayas at (630) 904-9200 or mzayas@warinternational.org.
21st Annual ‘Light of My Life’ Luminary Mass
The 21st Annual “Light of My Life” Outdoor Luminary Mass will take place at 6:15P Sunday, Oct. 11 at the grotto in Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, corner of Columbia and North Avenue in Naperville.
The intention of this evening is to dedicate a luminary as a silent tribute to any person(s) who may have touched your life in a special way, deceased or living, past or present. Bring your own chair or a blanket to sit on.
Luminaires may be purchased that evening from 4:30-6PM at the cemetery or download the order form at www.sspeterandpaul.net. Contact Cheryl at (630) 505-0276 with any questions.
Five individuals Will be Honored by The Education Center
Celebrating 36 years of helping children “succeed in school as well as in life,” The Education Center of Developmental Resources again will host its annual Kids’ Best Friend Benefit and Awards Dinner. The event will be held on Fri., Oct. 16, in the Hilton Lisle/Naperville Grand Ballroom.
Recognizing local residents who have dedicated their lives to helping children, families and the elderly, the 2015 awards will go to Kids’ Best Friend Award recipient Ray Jones, Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home; Outstanding Community Leader Award winner Nicki Scott, Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise and Rotary International District 6450; and Making a Difference Award honoree Vicki Coletta, Project HELP and the Exchange Club of Naperville.
The George and Pat Pradel Humanitarian Award will be presented to Mary Ann and Brand Bobosky for their community leadership, Century Walk, and support of education.
The benefit provides scholarships for counseling or tutoring at The Education Center for students who are experiencing challenges at school. Those challenges might be due to problems at home, traumatic experiences, drug or alcohol abuse, lack of study skills or motivation, and other events that interfere with their learning.
Scholarships are also available for students whose parents are serving in the military.
According to Dr. Mike Litow, founder and executive director of The Education Center, the individuals that are honored all share common traits.
“In addition to being busy in their personal lives,” noted Litow, “they always find time to give back to the community and improve the quality of life for families.”
Advance tickets are $125 per person and include a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions. The reception begins at 5:30PM.
For more information, call (630) 420-7807 or visit www.theeducationcenter.org. The Education Center is located at 113 East Van Buren in Naperville.
