When you head to the Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre or Top Golf on Naperville’s northwest side, be mindful of the new traffic configuration at I-88 and Route 59 that may create a little confusion for first-time users. As always, drive with caution. The innovative diverging diamond interchange is expected to enhance traffic flow on and off I-88.
(Note: The first diverging diamond interchange opened to traffic in the state of Illinois on I-57 at Marion on August 12, 2015. Diverging diamond interchanges are now operational in 18 states across the nation, with plans to construct them in six other states.)
Historic Meson Sabika, located at 1025 Aurora Ave., offers outdoor dining with a choice of two patio settings, one between the Mansion and the Pavilion with seating for patrons and their friendly dogs. The CAPS awards dinner for the Naperville Fire Department is slated for 6:30PM on Thursday, October 22, in the Pavilion at Meson Sabika. (See CAPS post under “General Information” below for more info.)
City Notes courtesy of the City of Naperville — Updated Sept. 23 2015 — Photos by PN
COMMUNITY EVENTS
New thru September 24
FREE MOVIE @ THE LIBRARY. “Mad Max: Fury Road” will be on the big screen at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 24 at Naper Blvd. Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd. The movie is rated R. For more information, visitwww.naperville-lib.org.
New thru September 24
ESSAY WRITING SEMINAR. Learn about the 2015-2016 Common App and how to best prepare for this undergraduate college admission application from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 24 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. Students also will learn effective essay writing skills. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru September 24
EMBRACING YOUR EMPTY NEST. Your baby is flying the coop … now what? This workshop answers that question with down-to-earth advice and 10 action steps to help parents make the successful transition to an empty nest. The program will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 24 at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru September 25
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS. Metea Valley and Waubonsie Valley high schools will meet on neutral turf at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, 455 S. Brainard St., on Friday, September 25 for the annual Prairie Classic football game. Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m. Viewers can also catch the action live by tuning in to Channel 17 or going online at NCTV17.com for a front row seat. For ticket information, contact the high schools.
New thru September 25
JAZZ GOES THE POP. The program will showcase the Flippo Jazz Ensemble, which will blend jazz standards with jazz arrangements of contemporary popular music from the ’60s through present day. The program will be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, September 25 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru September 26
WINGS UP. Kids can meet and greet Jack, Peachy, Remy and other pet birds rescued and rehabilitated by the No Unwanted Birds Squad (NUBS) from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 26 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. Learn the true stories of the brave animals and enjoy an artistic activity. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru September 27
CHILDREN’S ART FAIR AND FALL FESTIVAL. River Glen Presbyterian Church, 1140 Raymond Drive, will host a Children’s Art Fair and Fall Festival on Sunday, September 27 from noon to 3 p.m. All art will be for sale to benefit Naperville CARES, and the day will also include food, entertainment, a quilt raffle, face painting and more. For more information, visit www.napervillecares.org.
New thru September 30
TEEN MOVIE MATINEE. Teens can enjoy snacks while watching “Insurgent” from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru October 3
DAY OF SERVICE. North Central College invites community members to join its annual day of service called Intersection, which runs from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 3. Individual and family volunteers can choose among nine sites, from serving at a local senior community or food pantry. To register, visit www.intersection2015.eventbrite.com. For more information, call (630) 637-5106.
New thru October 3
“TAP IN. TURN UP.” Chicago Sinfonietta presents “Tap In. Turn Up” under the direction of Maestra Mei-Ann Chen. The concert begins at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For tickets or more information, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
New thru October 3
TAKE BACK THE NIGHT. The public is invited to Take Back the Night, an event that provides a voice to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, on Saturday, October 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Central Park, 4 E. Benton Ave. The event will include a keynote speech by Erin’s Law founder Erin Merryn. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/833859796728589.
New thru October 3
COMPAÑIA FLAMENCA JOSÉ PORCEL. North Central College presents Compañia Flamenca José Porcel and his company of dancers in a performance of classic flamenco with a live orchestra at 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, in the College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. For tickets or more information, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
New thru October 6
TOPICS IN POLITICS LECTURE. North Central College hosts its free fall term lecture series Topics in Politics presented by faculty in the College’s political science department. The hour-long series focuses on timely political issues and begins at noon on Tuesday, October 6 in the theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St. For more information call (630) 637-5342.
New thru October 6
CHRIS HERREN COMMUNITY EVENT. Naperville Central High School welcomes former NBA player Chris Herren to a free community event on Tuesday, October 6 at 7 p.m. in the NCHS main gym, 440 Aurora Ave., where Herren will share his story of overcoming drug addiction and finding healthy, real-life strategies for handling the pressures faced by today’s teenagers. Parents are encouraged to attend with their teenaged children. For more information, visit www.theherrenproject.org.
New thru October 8
YOUTH AND FAMILY VOLUNTEER FAIR. Students in grades 6 through 12 can discover service opportunities that match their interests, career goals and schedules at the KidsMatter Youth and Family Volunteer Fair from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 8 at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. For more information, contact Bridget Hatch at (630) 995-0275 or visit www.kidsmatter2us.org.
New thru October 8
FREE LECTURE ON ARAB STEREOTYPES. North Central College welcomes Alexander Barna, outreach coordinator at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Chicago, who will give a free lecture on Arab stereotypes and the perpetuation of negative labels at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, in the College’s Smith Hall at Old Main, 30 N. Brainard St. For more information call (630) 637-5132.
Starts October 8, New thru October 11
“A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE.” North Central College welcomes Jason Gerace to direct student actors in Tennessee Williams’ master work “A Streetcar Named Desire.” Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 8 through Saturday, October 10 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 11 at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For more information, visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
New thru October 9
CROSSTOWN CLASSIC FOOTBALL. North Central College hosts the Wes Spencer Crosstown Classic football game matchup between Naperville Central and Naperville North high schools. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 9 in Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, 455 S. Brainard St. For ticket information, contact the high schools.
New thru October 10
A WALK TO REMEMBER. Support those who have experienced pregnancy loss and infant death at Naperville’s 11th annual A Walk to Remember on Saturday, October 10 at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 500 Jackson Ave. A memorial service begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by a two-mile walk at 10:15 a.m. For more information, visit www.napervillewalktoremember.org.
New thru October 10
“TWO TIMES TCHAIKOVSKY.” The DuPage Symphony Orchestra presents “Two Times Tchaikovsky,” featuring the 2012 Young Concert Artists International winner Aleksey Semenenko. The concert begins at 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 10 at North Central College’s Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For more information, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
New thru October 15
GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING WORKSHOP. This free nuts-and-bolts workshop by the Naperville Education Foundation provides basic information needed to prepare a high-quality grant proposal. It will be held on Thursday, October 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. with a repeat session from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at School District 203’s Administrative Center, 203 W. Hillside Road. For more information, contact Ann E. Spehar at (630) 420-3086 ornef@naperville203.org.
New thru October 16
“NO MORE PERFECT WOMAN.” Jill Savage from Hearts At Home will speak from 9 to 11:15 a.m. at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 1451 Raymond Drive, on Friday, October 16 with the goal of helping women shelve their desires for perfection along with their insecurities of not measuring up to others. For more information, call (630) 643-7468 or visit www.growingkidschicago.org.
Starts October 16, New thru October 17
ALL HALLOWS EVE. Encounter some of the scariest characters of the past, present and future from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. The entire 12 acres are haunted during two of the darkest nights of the year with otherworldly creatures, eerie entertainment and must-see horrors. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org.
New thru October 16
AN EVENING WITH JAZZ PIANIST CHRIS WHITE. North Central College presents “An Evening with Jazz Pianist Chris White” along with supporting North Central jazz faculty artists at 8 p.m. on Friday, October 16 at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For more information, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
New thru October 18
SOUPS ON. Enjoy the best of Naperville restaurants and entertainment by local students at the Rotary Club of Naperville Soup’s On! The afternoon dedicated to heightening awareness and raising funds to help prevent hunger and homelessness will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 18 at Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Ave. For more information, visit www.soupsonrotary.com.
New thru October 18
GRIMM’S GRIMMEST. Listen to the 19th century tales of the Brothers Grimm as originally intended for adults on Sunday, October 18 at the History Speaks Lecture Series: Grimm’s Grimmest from 7 to 8 p.m. at Naper Settlement’s Century Memorial Chapel, 523 S. Webster St. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.org.
New thru October 20
SENIOR TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP. Senior citizens are invited to learn how technology such as smartphones, apps and Skype/FaceTime can help simplify and enhance their lives at State Rep. Ron Sandack’s Senior Technology Workshop on Tuesday, October 20 at 11 a.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. For more information or to register, contact Rep. Sandack’s office at (630) 737-0504.
New thru October 21
NAPERVILLE GIVES DAY. Show your support for local charities that make an impact right here in Naperville by donating through Naperville Gives on Wednesday, October 21. Beginning at midnight and continuing until 11:59 p.m., Naperville-area residents can go to www.napervillegives.org, connect with causes and make tax-deductible donations. For more information, visit www.napervillegives.org.
Starts October 21, New thru October 24
“WASTELAND.” North Central College presents the student-directed play “Wasteland,” which tells the story of two U.S. prisoners held underground during the Vietnam War. Performances will be staged at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21; Thursday, October 22 and Saturday, October 24 in Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St. For more information, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Starts September 23, Good thru September 30
PLAYSCAPE PIONEERS DAY CAMP. Children ages 4 to 7 can enjoy hands-on learning and story time at the Harvard Early Learning Playscape at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23 and 30. Sign up for all four sessions or just one. Themes include Building a New Life, Frontier Fun, Frontier Wildlife and Daily Life as a Pioneer. For more information or to register, visitwww.napersettlement.org or call (630) 420-6010.
Good thru September 23
SENIOR HEALTH FAIR. All area senior citizens are invited to attend the Senior Health Fair at the DuPage County Administration Building, 421 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton, on Wednesday, September 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Seniors will be able to participate in posture tests and nerve scans, review the Illinois “Rules of the Road,” receive free photo identification cards and visit information booths. For more information, contact Sen. Michael Connelly’s office at (630) 682-8101 or view all of the fair’s exhibitors and vendors at www.senatorconnelly.org.
Starts September 25, Good thru September 27
FALL STYLE WEEKEND. Enjoy three full days of fashion, food and fun during Fall Style Weekend Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27. The weekend includes special savings on new fall apparel and accessories, cooking classes, fashion shows, fitness classes and lessons, wine tasting, great dining and more at businesses throughout Downtown Naperville. For more information, visit www.downtownnaperville.com.
Good thru September 26
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY FALL CONFERENCE. The Fox Valley Genealogical Society will host the 22nd Annual Fall Conference on Saturday, September 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E. Gartner Road. George G. Morgan will present “Alternative Search Strategies in Genealogy,” including how to locate and access published genealogies online, alternate records to consider, sidestep genealogy and reasons records aren’t in the courthouse. For more information, visit www.ilfvgs.org.
Good thru September 26
METEA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BIG BALL SOCCER TOURNAMENT. Join varsity soccer players from Metea Valley High School as they take on Metea faculty in an exhibition game during the annual Big Ball Soccer Tournament for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The matchup is one of many attractions to be offered at this fundraiser scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 26 at Players Indoor Sports Center, 1740 Quincy Avenue. For more information, visit www.angieshope.org.
Good thru September 26
4 GIRLS 4. North Central College presents 4 Girls 4, four musical stars from Broadway, film and TV. Featuring the biggest hits from their Tony Award-winning shows, their concert begins at 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, in Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Good thru September 26
FATHER/SON CAMPOUT. Enjoy the outdoors and a fun night of camping in celebration of fathers and sons ages 3 and up at the Naperville Park District Father/Son Campout, which begins at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 26 and continues until 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 27. The campout will take place rain or shine at Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road. For more information or to register, visit www.napervilleparks.orgor call (630) 848-5000.
Starts September 26, Good thru September 27
HARVEST POW WOW. Celebrate Native American culture with dancing and drumming, Native flute playing, craft and food vendors and a children’s activities area from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 26 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 27. This family-friendly event is held at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. For more information, call (773) 585-1744 or visit www.harvestpowwow.com.
Good thru September 26
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SPEAKER. North Central College welcomes award-winning poet, actor, speaker and writer Carlos Andrés Gómez as guest speaker during the College’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The free talk takes place at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 26 in North Central’s theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St. For more information, contact Dorothy Pleas at djpleas@noctrl.edu or (630) 637-5156.
Good thru September 26
LAPS WITH THE CHAPS SUNSET 5K RUN/WALK AND FOOD TRUCK RALLY. College of DuPage invites you and your family to participate in the fifth annual Laps with the Chaps Sunset 5K Run/Walk at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 26 and explore the Food Truck Rally from 2 to 7 p.m. at the COD Main Campus, 425 Fawell Blvd. in Glen Ellyn. For more information, visit www.cod.edu/5K and www.cod.edu/rally.
Good thru September 27
BENEFIT CONCERT FEATURING ANIMA. DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church, 1828 Old Naperville Road, will welcome ANIMA, the Glen Ellyn Children’s Choir, for a performance along with the Australian Girls Choir at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 27. Proceeds from the concert will go to Bridge Communities. For more information, visit http://ow.ly/S9clO.
Ongoing thru September 29
5K TURKEY TROT REGISTRATION. Registration is currently open for the Naperville Noon Lions 5K Turkey Trot. The race will take place at 8 a.m. on November 26, 2015, starting at Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Avenue. The race typically sells out, so register early. For more information, visit www.napervillenoonlions.org or call (630) 364-3922. To register, visit www.napervilleturkeytrot.com.
Ongoing thru September 30
CONVERSATION CIRCLES. Connect with parents of elementary, middle or high school students in small groups led by a trained facilitator. ParentsMatterToo’s Conversation Circles are free, curriculum-based and meet for six weeks at various locations and times throughout the community beginning in September. For more information, visit www.parentsmattertoo.org/circles or call (630) 527-6562.
Good thru September 30
BRICK PROGRAM KICK-OFF EVENT. Celebrate the launch of a campaign to publicly and visibly honor the men and women of the Naperville Police and Fire Departments at Naperville’s Public Safety Plaza, 1380 Aurora Ave., on Wednesday, September 30. This official groundbreaking and kickoff ceremony for the Naperville Citizens Appreciate Public Safety (CAPS) commemorative brick display program will begin at 4:30 p.m. For more information about CAPS, visit www.napervillecaps.com.
Good thru October 1
DINNER ON THE TOWN: COUNTRY FAIR. The Naperville Heritage Society invites you to its annual fundraiser, Dinner on the Town, on Thursday, October 1 from 5 to 11 p.m. at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Enjoy a unique gala event with a Country Fair theme before special transportation takes you to and from your surprise dinner location. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org/dinneronthetown.
Good thru October 2
SENIOR TASK FORCE CAREGIVERS FOCUS GROUP. The Naperville Senior Task Force is looking for caregivers of seniors to share their thoughts during a roundtable discussion on Friday, October 2 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Meeting Room A at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. For more information and to register, call the Senior Help Desk at (630) 848-3613 or e-mail seniortaskforce@naperville.il.us.
Good thru October 2
FLASHBACK FRIDAYS: MEET A CURATOR. Meet a Curator, hear Naper Settlement’s curatorial staff talk about their work and see real artifacts from the museum’s collection from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, October 2 at the museum’s Collections Care and Storage Facility, Public Works Service Center, 180 Fort Hill Drive, Door F. October’s tour features Naperville business memorabilia. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visitwww.napersettlement.org.
Starts October 2, Good thru October 3
OKTOBERFEST. Naper Settlement’s Oktoberfest is an annual autumn event that will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, October 2 and from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, October 3 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Enjoy traditional German beer and cuisine under a huge heated tent with family friendly activities on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org.
Starts October 2, Good thru October 4
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Naperville North High School presents the musical Little Shop of Horrors at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 2; at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 3; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 4. The performances will be held at the North Performing Arts Center, 899 N. Mill St. For more information or tickets, visit www.naperville203.tix.com.
Starts October 2, Good thru October 11
GHOST STORIES IN THE PARK … IN THE DARK. The Naperville Park District and Summer Place Theatre present “Ghost Stories in the Park … In the Dark!” at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 2 and 9 and Sunday, October 4 and 11 as well as at 6 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 3 and 10 at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Sindt Court. These performances are designed for those ages 5 and older. For more information, call (630) 848-5000 or visitwww.napervilleparks.org.
Ongoing thru October 3
KIWANIS PEANUT DAYS. Support the Naperville Evening Kiwanis in one of its largest annual fundraisers for local charities. The club will be soliciting donations in exchange for bags of peanuts at various sites throughout Naperville starting with the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 and ending at your local neighborhood stores on Saturday, October 3. You can also purchase a case of peanuts, send a case to the troops overseas or underwrite the cost of peanuts the club will use to solicit donations. For more information, call (630) 926-6877 or visit www.naperville-evening.kiwanisone.org.
Good thru October 3
PUBLIC SAFETY OPEN HOUSE. The Naperville Police and Fire Departments invite all residents to the Public Safety Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 3 at Naperville’s Public Safety Campus, 1380 Aurora Ave. The event will feature demonstrations, tactical exercises, K-9 demonstrations, public safety vehicles and apparatus, trainings and the Firefighter and Police Gear Fashion Show. For more information, visitwww.naperville.il.us/psoh.aspx or email Julie Smith at smithju@naperville.il.us or Soraya McLaughlin at mclaughlins@naperville.il.us.
Good thru October 3
ONE LIGHT SELF DEFENSE. Girls 8 years of age and older and women of all ages are invited to learn how to avoid, face or heal from physical violence in a self-defense class at the Kroehler Family YMCA, 34 S. Washington St., from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 3. For more information, or to register for this free workshop, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/women-girls-self-defense-tickets-17952199512.
Good thru October 3
PETER MAYER IN CONCERT. Peter Mayer writes songs for a small planet; songs about interconnectedness and the human journey as well as the beauty and mystery of the world. Enjoy his concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, at DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church, 1828 Old Naperville Road. For more information, visit www.dupageuuchurch.com.
Starts October 4, Good thru October 24
NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT FAMILY HAYRIDES. Round up the family and take a hayride in the crisp autumn air through Knoch Knolls Park, 336 Knoch Knolls Road, on Sunday, October 4 and Saturday, October 24. Each child and adult attending must register except for children younger than three who may ride for free. For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru October 5
NAPERVILLE NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS CLUB. New and established residents are welcome to attend the Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club’s Welcome Coffee at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 5 at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. For more information, contact Sue at (630) 904-5629 or visit www.napervillenewcomersandneighborsclub.com.
Good thru October 5
NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY GARDEN CLUB. The October meeting of the Naperville Community Garden Club will be on Monday, October 5 at 7 p.m. at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Lane. The presentation will focus on creating flavored vinegars to your personalized taste at a fraction of the cost of purchasing them. For more information, visit www.napervillecommunitygardeners.org.
Starts October 7, Good thru November 7
CERT PREPAREDNESS CLASSES. The next round of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) emergency preparedness classes begins on Wednesday, October 7 and continues on October 14, 21, 28, November 4 and Saturday, November 7. The Wednesday classes run from 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. at Fire Station No. 7, 1380 Aurora Ave. The November 7 class takes place at Fire Station No. 4, 1971 Brookdale Road, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Application forms are available at www.napercert.org. For more information, contact Rick Brock at rick.brock@naperccc.org.
Good thru October 8
STELLA ZEE ART EXHIBIT. North Central College presents an art exhibit by Chicago painter Stella Zee. This exhibit is free and open to the public through Thursday, October 8 in the College’s Oesterle Library Gallery, 320 E. School St. For more information, call (630) 637-5543 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/show.
Good thru October 9
WOODSTOCK MOZART FESTIVAL TRIO. DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church, 1828 Old Naperville Road, welcomes a resident string trio from the Woodstock Mozart Festival for an evening about “The First Ten Years of Mozart’s Life” at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 9. For more information, visit www.dupageuuchurch.com.
Good thru October 10
HEADSTONES IN HISTORY: A NAPERVILLE CEMETERY WALK. Learn about 19th century mourning customs and superstitions during Headstones in History: A Naperville Cemetery Walk that will be held from 2 to 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 10 beginning at Naper Settlement’s Visitor Center, 523 S. Webster St., and continuing with a walk through the Naperville Cemetery. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org.
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Good thru October 10
JEWISH ROOTS OF BROADWAY. Join Chicago a cappella for a Saturday, October 10 concert that explores traditional Jewish music and the Jewish composers such as George Gershwin and Irving Berlin that influenced American musical theater. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom, 772 W. 5th Ave. For more information, visit www.chicagoacappella.org.
Starts October 11, Good thru October 18
NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT FAMILY HAYRIDES. Round up the family and take a hayride in the crisp autumn air through Seager Park, 1163 Plank Road, on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 18. Each child and adult attending must register except for children younger than three who may ride for free. For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru October 11
“FOR ONLY” ART EXHIBIT. North Central College will showcase artwork by sculptor Marina Kuchinski through Sunday, October 11. Titled “For Only,” the free exhibit will be on display in the College’s Schoenherr Gallery at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For more information, call (630) 637-5375 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/show.
Good thru October 11
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL. Recognize women’s rights and the challenges girls and women faces around the world during an International Day of the Girl celebration at WAR Chest Boutique, 4 E. Jefferson St., from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 11. For more information, call (630) 904-9200, email mzayas@warinternational.org or visit www.facebook.com/events/1018290454862044.
Good thru October 11
GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS WALKING TOUR. The architecture and history of business in downtown Naperville will be highlighted during a Sunday, October 11 tour from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The tour begins at Naper Settlement’s Visitor Center, 523 S. Webster St., and includes about 14 blocks of walking. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org.
Good thru October 12
FAMILY BINGO & PIZZA. Join the Naperville Park District for Family Bingo & Pizza from 12 to 1:15 p.m. on Monday, October 12 at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave. The event includes 12 games of Bingo, food, drinks and prizes for adults and children. For more information, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru October 13
THE SOCIAL INVASION: KEEPING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION PRIVATE. Learn how personal information is being collected and used for marketing, what agencies and regulations protect the individual and how to take advantage of social media security settings at The Social Invasion: Keeping Your Personal Information Private on Tuesday, October 13 at 7 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Celebration Community Life Center, 919 S. Washington St. For more information, visit http://naperville-il.aauw.net.
Good thru October 17
SENIOR TASK FORCE TRANSPORTATION FOCUS GROUP. The Naperville Senior Task Force is looking for seniors to share their thoughts on transportation in Naperville during a roundtable discussion on Saturday, October 17 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Meeting Room A at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. For more information and to register, call the Senior Help Desk at (630) 848-3613 or e-mail seniortaskforce@naperville.il.us.
Ongoing thru October 28
WEDNESDAY WALKING CLUB. Every Wednesday at 8 a.m. through October 28, join the free Wednesday Walking Club at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Check in at the Pre-Emption House Visitor Center then log your minutes to earn reward tickets to Naper Settlement programs and events. No registration is required. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.org.
Ongoing thru October 31
FIFTH AVENUE STATION FARMERS MARKET. Local farmers sell fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods and other produce in an open-air market at the Fifth Avenue Station parking lot, 200 E. 5th Ave., from 7 a.m. to noon every Saturday through October. For more information, call (630) 369-5638.
Ongoing thru December 27 (Healing Field of Honor is set Nov. 6-12 at Rotary Hill.)
MILLENNIUM CARILLON WEEKLY RECITALS AND CONCERTS. Weekly recitals and concerts at the Millennium Carillon, 443 Aurora Ave., are held every Saturday at noon and Sunday at 3 p.m. through December. For more information, visit www.Naperville-Carillon.org.
Register in advance for the family-friendly run or walk on Nov. 26THE NAPERVILLE NOON LIONS CLUB TURKEY TROT 5k IS THANKSGIVING DAY! Register now!
GENERAL INFORMATION
Ongoing thru September 23
KICKING OFF SEASON NINE. With the start of school, NCTV17’s award-winning Naperville Sports Weekly is back on your TV. From the opening kick-off in football to the finish line in track, this fast-paced half-hour show brings fans the game highlights, interviews, in-depth stories and special segments about all six local high schools not seen anywhere else on TV. Two new shows are produced each week and air on Channel 17 in Naperville on Comcast and WOW! and on Channel 99 on AT&T throughout the Chicago area. The entire show and individual highlights, stories and segments can also be viewed on-demand at www.nctv17.com.
New thru October 5 / CAPS Dinner at Meson Sabika is Oct. 22
CAPS FIRE DEPARTMENT NOMINATIONS. Citizens Appreciate Public Safety (CAPS) is seeking nominations from the community through Monday, October 5 to recognize outstanding service by Naperville Fire Department personnel. Nominees will be honored at the CAPS awards dinner on Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Meson Sabika, 1025 Aurora Ave. For more information, visit www.napervillecaps.com.
Ongoing thru November 11
MILLENNIUM CARILLON COLORED LIGHTING SCHEDULE. In addition to providing a community gathering place and ringing its bells to entertain and to mark special occasions, Naperville’s Millennium Carillon helps celebrate holidays and community causes silently through its colored lighting schedule. The regular white lights shine most of the year. This autumn, the lights will change to yellow from September 8-14 to highlight childhood cancer awareness and then will shine orange from September 15-21 to mark Hunger Action Month. Orange lights will shine for Halloween from October 27-November 2 and the lights will switch to red, white and blue to honor Veterans Day from November 3-11.
New thru May 22
LIBRARY SUNDAY HOURS. Nichols and 95th Street libraries will be open from 1 to 9 p.m. every Sunday through May 22. Stop in to get last-minute projects, homework or reading time in before the week begins. Naper Blvd. Library will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. every Sunday. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
NAPER NOTIFY. Naper Notify provides emergency and quality-of-life information via phone call, text message, email or smart phone app. For more information and to sign up, visit www.napernotify.com.
SMART911. When you make an emergency call from a registered phone, Smart911 displays your profile on the 9-1-1 call taker’s screen. To register, visit www.naperville.il.us/smart911.aspx.
POWER OUTAGES. If you are experiencing a power outage, please report it 24 hours a day, seven days a week to Naperville City Dispatch by calling (630) 420-6187.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY. Household Hazardous Waste may be safely disposed of at the new drop-off facility located at 156 Fort Hill Drive. For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/hhw.aspx.
HOLIDAY GARBAGE COLLECTION. When residential garbage collection falls on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas, pickup will resume one day later for the remainder of the week.
NAPERVILLE SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM. The Naperville Search and Rescue Team helps locate persons who are missing and in distress. They also may assist with evidence recovery and help out at local festivals, such as Ribfest and Last Fling. For more information, contact Judy Cittadino at beyondthefinish@yahoo.com.
“CLUNKER” VEHICLE DONATIONS. The Naperville Fire Department is seeking donations of used and otherwise “clunker” vehicles. To donate, contact Ruthi Sommers at (630) 305-5900.
MUNICIPAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. The City of Naperville has shifts for its front desk reception volunteer position. If you are interested, contact bradleyj@naperville.il.us to obtain an application.
ONLINE LIBRARY NEWSLETTER. Patrons can subscribe to the Naperville Public Library’s monthly newsletter to receive up-to-date library news by visiting http://bit.ly/nplnewsletter.
RECYCLE MY FRIDGE. Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) customers can recycle secondary refrigerators and receive a prepaid card. For more information, visit www.RecycleMyFridge.org.
FIRST AID AND CPR/AED TRAINING. The City is offering first aid, CPR and AED certification classes for residents and businesses. For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/cpraed.aspx.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT HOURS. The Finance Department is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7:30AM to 5PM and Wednesdays from 10AM to 2PM.
MUNICIPAL MEETING SCHEDULE
Please note that all meeting locations listed below are rooms in the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., unless otherwise indicated.
Historic Preservation Commission: Thursday, September 24, 7 p.m., Meeting Room C
City Council Workshop: Monday, September 28, 7 p.m., Council Chambers
And there’s more on this website…
Charity Golf Season is in full swing. Check out the details for Little Friends. Find listings at Charity Golf.
Links to regular meeting schedule for other municipal governing bodies…
Also check out PN’s Events Calendar for other events as well as to help plan next week and upcoming weekends. On the 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.
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