UPDATE Above / On Nov. 5, the replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall was set at the base of Rotary Hill. From Nov. 6-12, the location along the Riverwalk also will be graced with 2,015 American flags. A directory with nearly 58,300 names on the wall, listed in order of the year of sacrifice, is housed in a stand created by Jim Hoch.
HAPPY NOVEMBER 10! MORE CHEERS TO AUTUMN!
Here are this week’s City Notes, a day early with a reminder that the Naperville Municipal Center is closed for Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
(If you honored a veteran with an American Flag for the Healing Field, please pick up your flag Nov. 13 or tomorrow morning by noon, Sat., Nov. 14.)
The public is invited to attend a Veterans Day ceremony on Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Ave., at 11 a.m. The ceremony will feature speaker Allen J. Lynch, Vietnam Medal of Honor Recipient.
Thanks for remembering the sacrifices and dedication to patriotism that also resonates throughout the year in Naperville from Veterans Park to the Riverwalk and from Central Park to Burlington Square Park, just for starters.
Every week City Notes feature many ways to get to know this thriving community. Discover opportunities for shopping, dining, fundraising and sporting events from all points N.E.W.S.
Leaves are falling
Whenever it’s damp outside with the threat of rain, be sure to clear your curbside drains from the new-fallen leaves to help prevent possible flooding. Thanks a bunch! The City’s Curbside Leaf Collection continues through November 23, etc. …
Above / Once crews have completed the final bulk curbside collection in your area, remember to rake all remaining leaves to help keep drains open and prevent flooding.
Meanwhile, enjoy the ever-changing colors of the mature trees in Central Park, throughout the Naperville Historic District and the campus of North Central College and all along the Riverwalk, too!
And venture to Downtown Naperville, a happening place chock full of reasons to window shop and go inside, too!
From the Main Street Promenade to Washington Corners and all points in between, find plenty of reasons to shop, have books signed, dine and be entertained by all the new development in the city’s central business district.
Stop by Naperville Plaza at Washington and Gartner to plan for the upcoming holidays. See the spacious additions at Oswald’s Pharmacy and Casey’s Foods. On weekends, Casey’s will grill during lunchtime on the patio every Saturday and Sunday. And visit look for other independents displaying the bright red sign such as First Community Financial Bank where they recently celebrated their first $1 billion in assets!
Or venture north or south along Route 59 to finds signs of celebrations. And in the spirit of public safety, always pay attention! Drive carefully.
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.)
Our community is blessed and we are grateful!
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.
Happy Thanksgiving to all! In addition, Meson Sabika again will open its doors from 11AM to 1:30PM on Thanksgiving Day for anyone in need who would appreciate a complimentary traditional turkey dinner. Reservations are required as seating is limited. RSVP by Nov. 11 at (630) 983-3000 x2. (Meson Sabika is full with 2,500 reservations. A limited number of reservations are available at Tapas Valencia in Chicago.)
—PN
City Notes courtesy of the City of Naperville — Updated Nov. 10, 2015 — Photos by PN
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Starts November 12, New thru November 14
“HARVEY.” Metea Valley High School’s Theater Department presents its fall production, “Harvey,” at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, November 12 through 14 at the high school, 1801 N. Eola Road, Aurora. American playwright Mary Chase received the Pulitzer Prize for “Harvey.” For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.mvhsharvey.brownpapertickets.com.
New thru November 12
STITCHING IN THE STACKS. Stitch with the library’s community knit, crochet and needlecraft group from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 12 at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. Crafters can bring their own project or pay it forward by knitting or crocheting red scarves using any pattern for collegiate foster students. Scarves will be donated to the Red Scarf Project of Foster Care to Success. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru November 14
FREE MOVIE @THE LIBRARY. See Arnold Schwarzenegger star in “Terminator Genisys” (rated PG-13) during a screening from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 14 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru November 15
NANOWRIMO WRITE-INS. As November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), individuals can bring a laptop to the library to join other like-minded writers to help motivate and encourage each other to write a 50,000+ word novel in 30 days. The session will be from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 15 at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru November 17
WELLNESS EXPO & PRESENTATION. Ken Ginsburg, M.D., will present the latest research on how to help children build competence, confidence, character, coping and control at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17 at McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. His presentation will be preceded at 6:15 p.m. by a Wellness Expo in the foyer of the arts center. For more information, visit www.glenbardgps.org.
New thru November 17
PINCHED PAINTINGS: FAMOUS ART HEISTS IN HISTORY. Dr. Michelle Mishur, co-owner of Art Excursions, will discuss a selection of history’s most infamous international art heists both solved and unsolved from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
Starts November 27, New thru November 28
“MARY POPPINS.” The School of Performing Arts presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins” at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 27 and at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 28 at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. For more information, visit www.schoolofperformingarts.com.
New thru December 4
MAYOR’S COMMUNITY BREAKFAST. The community is invited to join Mayor Steve Chirico and featured speaker Michael Vickery of the Institute for Community for an early morning of inspirational speakers and music at the 11thannual Mayor’s Community Breakfast beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, December 4 at the Fry Family YMCA, 1220 W. 95th St. For more information, contact Jane Bowers at (630) 420-0960 or jbowers@ymcachicago.org.
New thru December 4
OLAF’S BIRTHDAY BASH. Children between the ages of one and eight are invited to celebrate a very special snowman’s birthday on Friday, December 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Alfred Rubin Community Center, 305 Jackson Ave. The party will feature a game room, snowman crafts, arctic snacks, a photo booth and a sing-a-long with Anna and Elsa! For more information or to register, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
New thru December 5
COOKIE WALK & BOUTIQUE. Buy by the pound, purchase pre-packaged or stroll among the tables of a vast assortment of cookies at the Guild of St. Patrick’s Residence’s annual Christmas Cookie Walk & Boutique from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, December 5 at St. Patrick’s Residence, 1400 Brookdale Road. Cookie bakers are also sought. For more information, contact Jill Whitledge at (630) 416-6565, ext. 528, or jwhitledge@stpatricksresidence.org.
Starts November 27; New thru January 1
NAPER LIGHTS. Stroll the grounds of Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., and experience a holiday lights celebration from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays from Friday, November 27 through Friday, January 1. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org. (Hosted by the Rotary Club of Naperville-Sunrise. Free admission with good will offerings welcome.)
New thru December 5
SKATING WITH SANTA. Celebrate the season and skate with Santa beginning at noon on Saturday, December 5 at Rocket Ice Arena, 180 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook. Participants enjoy private ice time, photo opportunities with Santa, holiday music and hot chocolate. For more information or to register, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
New thru December 5
VICTORIAN HOLIDAY TRADITIONS. Indulge in a guided, holiday-themed tour of the Martin Mitchell Mansion, classically adorned for the season, and then learn about Victorian holiday traditions in the historic Tavern from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 5 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.org.
New thru December 7
WELCOME COFFEE. Join the Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club for a welcome coffee on Monday, December 7 at 11 a.m. at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street. Children are welcome along with new and established residents looking to socialize and/or become involved in a wide variety of activities. For more information, visit www.napervillenewcomersandneighborsclub.com.
Good thru November 10
IMMIGRATION: MYTHS AND CHALLENGES. Find out what challenges today’s immigrants face, how the immigrant population is changing in the U.S. and what immigration legislation is currently pending at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10 at Celebration Community Life Center, 919 S. Washington St. For more information, visit http://naperville-il.aauw.net.
Good thru November 10
HOW TO FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Those looking to add a personalized touch to holiday gifts can attend “Wrap It Up” from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10 at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. For more information, visitwww.naperville-lib.org.
Good thru November 11
WEATHER AND TECHNOLOGY. Children in third through fifth grades will learn about weather while using technology found in the 95th Street Library’s Idea Lab. Create an object using the 3-D printer and have fun being a meteorologist in front of the green screen during this program from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11 at the library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
Good thru November 12
HEALING FIELD OF HONOR. Thousands of U.S. flags will be posted on Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Ave., through Thursday, November 12 in honor of American men and women in the military. The theme for Naperville’s 2015 Healing Field of Honor is “50 Years of Healing,” a tribute to those who fought and died during the Vietnam War. For more information, visit www.healingfield.org/naperville.
Thanks for giving the gift of life Sat., Nov. 14.
Good thru November 14 (PN Addition)
VETERANS BLOOD DRIVE AT JUDD KENDALL VFW. Donate from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 14 at the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, located at 903 W. Jackson Ave., in Naperville. To schedule an appointment to donate, call LifeSource at 1.888.427.4836 or log onto www.lifesource.org. Walk ins, of course, are welcome, too. Plenty of parking is available behind the post.
Starts November 12, Good thru November 15
WEED LADIES WINTER FLORAL DESIGN SALE. The Weed Ladies winter floral design sale featuring holiday-themed floral arrangements and accessories will be held at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 12 through Saturday, November 14 and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 15. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org.
Good thru November 12
LITERACY DUPAGE VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION. Learn how you can serve your community as a volunteer tutor with Literacy DuPage, which provides free, accessible and customized tutoring in English to adult learners. A volunteer orientation will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 12 at the Literacy DuPage office, 24W500 Maple Ave. No prior teaching experience or foreign language background is necessary. For more information, call (630) 416-6699.
CANCELED Good thru November 13
FRENCH MARKET. The Naperville Woman’s Club will host a French Market, a collection of local vendors and artisans presenting products for cooking, snacking, wines, bakery goods and one-of-a-kind gifts, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, November 13 at 14 S. Washington St. For more information, visit www.napervillewomansclub.org. CANCELED
Good thru November 14
TURKEY SHOOT GOLF TOURNAMENT. Everyone is eligible to play in the holiday Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament on November 21 and 22. The event features a nine-hole, cross-country, scramble format with teams of five people selecting the best shot as the recorded shot. Course and tournament date selection will be on Saturday, November 14 starting at 6:30 a.m. at Naperbrook Golf Course, 22204 W. 111th Street/Hassert Boulevard, Plainfield. For more information, visit www.golfnaperville.org.
Good thru November 14
TEA & TRIVIA. Celebrate the 150th anniversary of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” with puzzles, trivia and a mad tea party from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 14 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Take a tour of the Martin Mitchell Mansion, then learn little-known facts about the book, movie and author; play trivia games; and more. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.org.
Good thru November 16
TOASTING FOR A CAUSE. Naperville CARES’ 10th annual Toasting for a Cause will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 16 at Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 244 S. Main St. For more information, visit www.napervillecares.org.
Good thru November 17
MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT SEMINAR. Discover changes in Social Security, what Medicare does and does not cover and more at a free Medicare Seminar on Tuesday, November 17 at the Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd. Seminars will be held at 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. For more information or to register, call (800) 244-0636 or visit www.uist65seminars.com.
Good thru November 18
LADIES NIGHT. Enjoy shopping with a purpose, free eye makeovers and fashion tips and tricks at WAR Ladies Night on Tuesday, November 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. at WAR Chest Boutique, 4 E. Jefferson Ave. For more information, call (630) 904-9200 or email mzayas@warinternational.org.
Good thru November 19
PARK DISTRICT HOLIDAY VOLUNTEER TRAINING WEBINAR. To help volunteers prepare to serve at popular Naperville Park District holiday events such as Santa House, the Park District is holding its second annual Holiday Volunteer Training webinar on Thursday, November 19 from 7 to 8 p.m. Volunteers are needed for Santa House, Olaf’s Birthday Bash, Skating with Santa and Donuts with Santa. To request the webinar invitation, contact Lynnette Hoole atlhoole@napervilleparks.org. To apply as a volunteer or to learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru November 20
“DEVELOPING YOUR PERSONAL PARENTING ROADMAP.” Create a personal “Parenting Roadmap” reference guide you can use as a checklist as you train your children to be productive citizens with strength of character from 9 to 11:15 a.m. on Friday, November 20 at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 1451 Raymond Drive. For more information, visit www.growingkidschicago.org.
Good thru November 21
OPEN MIC NIGHT. Students from all five Naperville area high schools are invited to participate in an Open Mic Nite hosted by the Naperville Park District Youth Ambassadors on Saturday, November 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Riverwalk Eatery, 441 Aurora Ave. For more information, contact Program Manager Fred Gusel at fgusel@napervilleparks.org.
Good thru November 26
MILLENNIUM CARILLON RECITAL. Carillonneur Jim Brown’s Thanksgiving Day concert, which is the final Carillon special event this fall, will take place at noon on Thursday, November 26 at the Millennium Carillon, 443 Aurora Ave.
Starts November 27; Good thru January 1
NAPER LIGHTS. Stroll the grounds of Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., and experience a holiday lights celebration from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays from Friday, November 27 through Friday, January 1. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org.
Good thru November 28
LITTLE FRIENDS PARADE OF LIGHTS. Bundle up for an evening of festivities, brightly lit floats and musical entertainment at the annual Little Friends Holiday Parade of Lights on Sunday, November 29. The parade begins on Jackson Avenue, just west of Eagle Street, at 5 p.m. Various festivities on the Main Stage, located at Main Street and Van Buren Avenue, will take place between 4 and 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.littlefriendsinc.org.
Starts December 1; Good thru December 23
SANTA HOUSE ON THE RIVERWALK. Take a special holiday trip to visit Santa on the Naperville Riverwalk at Jackson Avenue and Webster Street from Tuesday, December 1 through Wednesday, December 23. Times vary depending on day of the week. For specific times or themed events at Santa House, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org/santahouse.
Ongoing thru December 27
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.
Starts November 6 thru November 12
HEALING FIELD OF HONOR. Thousands of U.S. flags will be posted on Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Ave., from Friday, November 6 through Thursday, November 12 in honor of American men and women in the military. The theme for Naperville’s 2015 Healing Field of Honor is “50 Years of Healing,” a tribute to those who fought and died during the Vietnam War. For more information, visitwww.healingfield.org/naperville.
Editor’s Note: On Veterans Day, the community also is invited to the Healing Field of Honor to say thanks to all who have served this nation at 11AM, Wed., Nov. 11. Remember “11-11-11.”
Healing Field of Honor has returned to Rotary Hill, now through Nov. 12, with 2,015 American flags in tribute to “50 Years of Healing” all who have served this nation.
Observe Veterans Day, “11-11-11.”
THE NAPERVILLE NOON LIONS CLUB TURKEY TROT 5k IS THANKSGIVING DAY! Register now! Register in advance for the family-friendly run or walk on Nov. 26.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Citizens Appreciate Public Safety (CAPS) is now accepting orders for commemorative bricks to be placed at the Fire and Police Memorial in the Naperville Public Safety Center. For more information, visit www.napervillecaps.com.
Citizens Appreciate Public Safety recently established a Commemorative Brick Program to augment the sculpture in the Public Safety Memorial Plaza located in the Naperville Public Safety Center. Individuals who would like to make a contribution to CAPS in support of the plaza may purchase a commemorative personalized brick ($250 each) by visiting napervillecaps.com and/or contacting Ruthi Sommers at sommersr@naperville.il.us or 630-305-5900. Thanks for appreciating first responders.
New thru November 11
VETERANS DAY OBSERVED. The Naperville Municipal Center and all other non-emergency city offices and buildings will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
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. 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.
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners: Tuesday, November 10, 4 p.m., Mayor’s Conference Room
Sister Cities Commission: Tuesday, November 10, 7 p.m., Mayor’s Conference Room
City Council: Tuesday, November 17, 7 p.m., Council Chambers
Planning and Zoning Commission: Wednesday, November 18, 7 p.m., Council Chambers
And there’s more on this website…
Charity Golf Season has hanged up the clubs for the season. To plan for next year, find listings at Charity Golf to note when golf events typically are held.
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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