Friday
Toasty Cheese Mobile Eatery – 11AM | $0.50-$12
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation – 1500 W. Ogden Avenue Naperville, IL 60540
We don’t make sandwiches, WE BUILD THEM! Come support Turning Pointe Autism Foundation every FRIDAY, 11am-2pm. 1500 W. Ogden Ave. Naperville, Il 60540 630-570-7948 turningpointeautismfoundation.org
Naperville Independent Film Festival – 7PM | $8
North Central College’s Smith Hall at Old Main – 30 N. Brainard St. Naperville, IL 60540
See animation, documentary, shorts and feature films from talented filmmakers at the 8th annual Naperville Independent Film Fest. There are two seatings each evening and each seating includes several films. See www.naperfilmfest.org for schedule and film details.
Prep Football Week 4 – Click HERE for previews
Naperville Central @ Waubonsie Valley, 7:30PM
Neuqua Valley @ Wheaton Warrenville South, 7:30PM
Metea Valley @ Wheaton North, 7:30PM
Lake Park @ Naperville North, 7:30PM
Benet @ St. Patrick, 11:15AM (Saturday in Chicago)
Saturday
Run4Home – 8AM | $15-35
Downtown Wheaton – 703 West Liberty St. Wheaton, IL 60187
All runners and walkers are invited to help end homelessness one step at a time by participating in DuPagePads’ 11th Annual Run 4 Home on Saturday, September 19. This 10K and 5K course will begin at 8AM at 703 West Liberty in Wheaton. For more information or to register, visit www.padsrun.org.
Casey’s Fires Up the Grill – 11AM-2PM | Specials start at $5
Casey’s Foods in Naperville Plaza – Washington Street at Gartner Road.
Today’s grilling will be repeated every Saturday and Sunday with lunchtime favorites until the fall season ends. Picnic tables provide seating under cover. Casey’s also has a variety of specialty cakes for special occasions in its bakery. Regular Store Hours: 8AM-8PM Monday-Friday, 8AM-7PM Saturday and 9AM-6PM Sunday. For more, check out Casey’s Foods. Also, check out the new, expanded deli, gourmet and cheese sections with more selections than ever.
Riverwalk Fine Art Fair – 10AM – 5PM
Downtown Naperville – Jackson Ave.
The 30th Annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair will be held from 10AM to 5PM on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20. The fair, which will showcase sculptures and artwork commissioned by Naperville’s Century Walk committee, will be held on Jackson Avenue between Main and Eagle streets and along Naperville’s Riverwalk. For more information, visit www.napervilleartleague.com.
DuPage Children’s Museum Re-Opening – All Day / 9AM-5PM
DuPage Children’s Museum – 301 N. Washington St. Naperville, IL 60540
DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St., will reopen to the public on Saturday, September 19. A line-up of various events is planned for the reopening kick-off celebration week. For more information, visit www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org or call (630) 637-8000.
Concert to End Hunger for Loaves & Fishes – 7:30PM | $35-$125
Arranmore Farm & Polo Club – 34 Rance Rd. Oswego, IL 60543
Join the concert event to end hunger and unite a community on Saturday, September 19. Enjoy Harry Chapin music under the stars beginning at 7:30PM at Arranmore Farm & Polo Club, 34 Rance Road in Oswego, and support Loaves & Fishes in the drive to end hunger and empower lives. For more information, visit www.loaves-fishes.org.
Sunday
Judd-a-Thon – 10:01AM | $25
Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 – 908 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
The Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 will host the 2015 Judd-A-Thon on Sunday, September 20. This 0.1k run and fundraiser begins at 10AM at the VFW, 908 W. Jackson Ave., and supports veteran and military families at the VFW National Home for Children. For more information, visit www.napervfw3873.org.
Fall Fest – 11AM | $10-$15. Free entry. Cost per activity. $10-15 per child
The Growing Place – 2000 Montgomery Rd Aurora, IL 60504
This year we are celebrating the fall harvest and raising money for Wayside Cross Ministries in Aurora with a scarecrow contest. Vote for your favorite scarecrow and for every vote the scarecrows receive we will donate $1 to Wayside Cross Ministries. We will also be donating the proceeds from the hayrides and everyone can bring in extra produce to donate to the Wayside Cross kitchens. Wayside Cross Ministries provides shelter, counseling and aid to men, women, youth and children in the greater Chicagoland area. Schedule of Activities: noon-4PM – Face painting; 1-5PM – Interactive music show with the Dona Benkert Trio; All Day–Hayrides, pumpkin painting, crafts for kids, and games Enjoy delicious donuts and smoothies from Dick’s Mini Donuts and tasty hot dogs from Heavenly Hot Dog Cart. Plus–fresh-picked, roasted corn! Sunday, Sept 20 at 3PM Flying Fox Conservation Fund will bring the zoo to us with their hands on ‘Mammals and More’ program!
Sheep Sunday – 1PM | $8-$12
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
Flock to Naper Settlement for a fun day of wild and woolly activities from 1 to 4PM Sunday, Sept. 20, including sheepdog herding demonstrations at 1:45PM and 2:45PM at Naper Settlement. See knitting and drop spindle demonstrations, a make-it-take-it station and more. All activities are included with paid admission: $12 adults, $10 seniors (62+) and $8 youth ages 4-12. Naperville residents and members are free. Visit www.napersettlement.org or call (630) 420-6010.
And there’s more…
Look forward with photo enhanced City Notes every week. In addition to events, find public meeting notices scheduled at the Naperville Municipal Center.
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 (Updated!), 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.
