KidsMatter Volunteer Fair is October 8
The annual KidsMatter Youth Volunteer Fair expects to connect 800 students and families with more than 25 nonprofits from 5:30-7:30PM on Thursday, Oct. 8.
The annual Fair for students grades 6 through 12 will be held at the Naperville Municipal City Municipal Center, 400 South Eagle Street.
More than 25 local nonprofit agencies and organizations will be on hand to showcase their volunteer and advocacy opportunities, enabling students to find service venues that match their interests, major, career goals, and schedules. The Fair is open to all students from area middle and high schools and families and is an ideal opportunity for youth groups from faith communities, scout troops, and other youth organizations to choose their service projects.
For more info, contact Bridget Hatch, KidsMatter Marketing and Event Director, bridget@kidsmatter2us.org or (630) 995-0275, or visit www.kidsmatter2us.org.
Ellsworth Elementary School Fall Clothing Resale
The Ellsworth Elementary School Fall Clothing Resale will run 9AM – 4PM and 6:30PM-8:30PM Thursday, Oct. 1 and 9AM-1PM Friday, Oct. 2. It will be held at 145 N. Sleight St. in the school’s gym.
Proceeds from the sale are used for various educational and enrichment programs, materials, and equipment for Ellsworth students and staff.
In addition, the sale provides a service to the community by providing a place to buy gently used clothing, shoes, sports equipment, and accessories at a low cost.
For more info, visit www.naperville203.org/ellsworthclothingresale or contact Lisa Bandera at (630) 853-6884 or ellsworth.resale@gmail.com.
Celebrate Children’s Art at Fall Festival, Benefit Naperville CARES
River Glen Presbyterian Church will host a Children’s Art Fair and Fall Festival to benefit Naperville CARES from noon to 3PM on Sun. Sept. 27.
The artwork, created by 5th grade students at Longwood and Brookdale Elementary Schools with the theme “My Town Naperville,” will be available to purchase with a frame for $35 or without a frame for $25.
Businesses are encouraged to purchase a piece of art to display at their establishment along with a placard stating their support of the artist and Naperville CARES.
The afternnoon event also will include food, paint a car, entertainment, balloon creations, a quilt raffle, face painting, line dancing and pumpkin painting.
If unable to attend and interested in purchasing a work of art, call River Glen at (630) 357-5104. River Glen Presbyterian Church is located at 1140 Raymond Dr.
Erehwon Now Open in Downtown Naperville
Erehwon Mountain Outfitter is often considered the Midwest’s #1 source for outdoor clothing and gear.
Every purchase at Erehwon is equipped to help make outdoor journeys fun, rewarding, comfortable, and safe by providing the right product with the right advice.
The newest location opened on Sept. 18, at 47 E. Chicago Ave. in Washington Corners.
‘Buy a Brick’ Campaign Continues Along the Riverwalk
During the Riverwalk 2000 fundraiser launched in 1997, the Daily Herald sponsored a “Buy a Brick” ad campaign featuring different residents holding the “Your Name Here” brick.
Today, the initiative that gives individuals the opportunity to write a message to be engraved on a brick or a granite stone continues to be a popular gift item and a way to support the Riverwalk Foundation.
Find complete details with photos about this personalized gift in a story featured at www.positivelynaperville.com. Search “Buy a Brick.”
To order a 4 x 8 brick for the Riverwalk extension or an 8 x 8 brick for Fredenhagen Park, simply send a check made payable to the Riverwalk Foundation with your 12 character per line, 3-line ($150) or 6-line message ($250) to Jan Erickson, Riverwalk Administrator, City of Naperville, TED Business Group, 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL 60540. Be sure to include your name, address, phone number, e-mail or other contact information.
Or to purchase a brick by credit card, contact Erickson at (630) 305-5984 or ericksonj@naperville.il.us.
Planetarium Family Fun Night
The community is invited to attend Family Night at 7PM on September 25 at Waubonsie Valley High School’s Planetarium. This month’s program is “Our Moon.” This fall, there are three separate supermoons and a total lunar eclipse on September 27.
Admission is $2 and seats are limited. The Naperville Astronomical Association will set up telescopes outside the planetarium weather permitting for a telescope party. Visitors are invited to stay after the planetarium program to enjoy the night sky through a telescope. The telescope party is free of charge and will start at 8PM.
Rauner Administration Reaches Deal Over Botched Lottery Management Contract
The Administration of Governor Bruce Rauner announced last week it has reached a termination agreement with Northstar Lottery Group, LLC and its parent companies as the private manager of the Illinois Lottery.
“This deal is an instant win for taxpayers because it immediately saves them $22 million,” General Counsel Jason Barclay said. “In addition, it releases taxpayers from the eleventh-hour deal former Governor Quinn signed on his way out the door.”
The new agreement fully terminates Northstar as the private manager of the Illinois Lottery as of January 1, 2017 or until a new private manager is selected. In addition, it also allows the new manager to select its own suppliers. Under the former agreement with the previous Administration, the new manager would have been forced to give Northstar’s parent companies, GTech and Scientific Games, option rights, which would have significantly limited competition.
“This is a new day for the Illinois Lottery,” Acting Director B.R. Lane said. “This agreement will save the taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars while allowing the Lottery to select a new partner that will help the agency grow and better serve its customers.”
The State will begin the search for a new private manager immediately.
Mini Medical School for High School Students
Applications for Dr. Rubin’s Mini Medical School for High School Students are now available at www.MiniMedicalSchool.com.
Created in 2004, the program is designed to encourage motivated high school students to become physicians and surgeons. Admission to this program is competitive and there is no fee to apply.
This program is appropriate for advanced sophomores, juniors and senior students. This year applications will be processed as they are received and qualified students will be offered an interview and a response on a rolling basis.
The deadline for us to receive a complete application is October 30, 2015.
Fall Style Weekend
As the colors of autumn begin to brighten, Downtown Naperville again is rolling out the proverbial red carpet to welcome the traditions. Shoppers of every style will delight in downtown’s established shops such as Dean’s Fine Clothing and Anderson’s Bookshops as well as others that recently arrived on the scene, including Evereve, Alixandra Collections, Apricot Lane and Francesca’s Collection. Stop by Mo’s Bake House and experience a tasty new bakery. Then check out other new businesses including Artezenato Studio, Snap Kitchen and Erehwon Outfitters.
Billed as “three full days of fashion, food and fun for ladies of all ages,” the Fall Style Weekend will feature special savings on new fall apparel and accessories Sept. 25-27.
Time is scheduled for cooking classes, fashion shows, fitness classes and lessons, wine tasting, delicious dining and more. A Special Check-In Event is slated at the Main Street Promenade from 10AM to Noon, Fri., Sept. 25.
This year, the Fashion Show with brunch and prizes will take place at 10AM Sat., Sept 26, at Sullivan’s Steakhouse. Featuring the latest fall fashions from downtown shops, the cost is $15 (plus tax and gratuity). Call Sullivan’s to make a reservation at (630) 305-0230.
Downtown offers some of the best shopping and dining around. Even window shopping has great appeal, especially for bargain-minded individuals who seek good value and a brisk walk. Keep up with what’s happening in the city’s central business district enhanced by the Riverwalk, at www.downtownnaperville.com.
