Naperville YMCA presents Mayor’s Community Breakfast
Join Mayor Steve Chirico and the YMCA for a morning of inspirational speakers and music to welcome the holiday season. The 11th Annual Mayor’s Community Breakfast is set for Fri., Dec. 4, 2015 at the Fry Family YMCA 2120 W. 95th Street, Naperville. Breakfast starts at 6:30AM, followed by the program at 7PM.
The Keynote Speaker is Michael Vickery, Executive Director of Institute for Community. Vickery will challenge and inspire the audience while he relates his experiences in working with youth in today’s culture.
“It is imperative that we work together to help kids navigate and thrive in a big world that is challenging them during a pivotal time in their lives,” Vickery said.
Soloist Tyra Jenkins, a senior at Waubonsie Valley High School, will bring a soulful, peaceful, jazzy and rich sound to the festivities.
Tickets are $20 and available at Fry Family YMCA, 2120 W. 95th Street and Kroehler Family YMCA, 34 S. Washington St. in Naperville. Tickets also are available on line at www.fryfamilyymca.org.
This event is sponsored by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. Other supporting sponsors include The School of Performing Arts, Marquette Companies and Ryan Hill Realty.
For more info, contact Jane Bowers at (630) 420-0960 or jbowers@ymcachicago.org.
Cookie Walk is set for Dec. 5
On Sat., Dec. 5, the Guild of St. Patrick’s Residence will host its annual Christmas Cookie Walk and Boutique from 10AM until Noon.
Cookies in all shapes and sizes will be sold by the pound or available for purchase in pre-packaged containers or on the tables for a choice from the vast assortment of homemade holiday treats.
Back by popular demand, the ever-favorite English toffee and White Chocolate Carmelite Delight, two delicious sweet treats made with tender loving care by the Sisters of St. Patrick’s, also will be sold.
As is tradition, Guild members are looking for cookie bakers to share their favorite homemade holiday cookies to sell at the cookie walk. Quantities of 5-6 dozen holiday-themed cookies are requested to be delivered to the St. Patrick’s Volunteer Office in disposable containers/trays between the hours of 8AM-8PM, Fri., Dec. 4.
Longtime cookie bakers have discovered baking cookies for the walk is a wonderful family or group project.
For more information regarding the Cookie Walk, contact Jill Whitledge, Volunteer Coordinator, at (630) 416-6565, ext. 528, or email jwhitledge@stpatricksresidence.org.
St. Patrick’s Residence is located at 1400 Brookdale Road.
41st Christmas Cheer Luncheon and cookie sale
The United Methodist Women will be hosting their 41st annual Christmas Cheer Luncheon and Cookie Sale. The proceeds benefit local and national mission projects like Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry and Red Bird Mission . Contact the church office at (630) 355-1834 or Jeanine Crouse at (815) 541-7938 for tickets. Attendees may purchase a pre-packaged assortment or select your own assortment of cookies. The cookies are sold by the pound ($10) and the half pound ($5). The luncheon will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church, 21 E. Franklin Ave. The cost is$10 to attend.
ALERT! Beware of scammers
Beware of phone, e-mail and Internet scams. Never, never give your password, credit card number or social security number to an unknown caller over the telephone or via e-mail. No matter how convincing or threatening a professional scammer might seem, never give any personal information to someone you don’t know at any time.
Reports of scammers with official-sounding “Naperville” business names are growing. To be safe, say “NO!” to all suspicious-sounding solicitors. Say “Naperville is a scam-free community.”
If an individual calls or comes to your door from any company attempting to represent the NPD or the city, contact (630) 420-6142.
German language church service
Church services in the German language will be held at St. John United Church of Christ at 11:30AM on Sun., Dec. 6.
The service will be led by Dr. Egon Gerdes, and all are welcome to attend. St. John UCC is located at 1190 Olesen Dr. German services are held on the first Sunday of every month and will continue on Jan. 3. For more info call (630) 355-5208.
Serendipity Shop seeks donations
The Serendipity Resale Shop is a volunteer-run shop, located at 12 W. Jefferson Ave. in downtown Naperville. Donations are accepted during regular hours. For information, call (630) 357-3610.
‘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.
