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., Feb. 7.
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 Mar. 6. For more info call (630) 355-5208.
‘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 ($150) for the Riverwalk extension or an 8 x 8 brick ($250) 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. 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.
NEF seeks grant applications thru Feb. 1
As the philanthropic and private fundraising arm of District 203, the Naperville Education Foundation (NEF) has a mission is to “encourage creativity, innovation and excellence in our students” and our purpose is to support programs that fall outside of traditional public funding.
NEF supports projects that correlate to District 203 curriculum including but not limited to the following six areas: Literacy, Math/Science, Fine Arts, Health/Physical Development, Cultural Studies and General.
The NEF Annual Grant Award Applications will be accepted from Jan. 1 until 4PM February 1, 2016. Applications should be submitted electronically to NEF at nef@naperville203.org. Award decisions will be announced in April 2016.
Grant application forms and instructions are available at www.nef203.org or by emailingnef@naperville203.org.
Individuals also are welcome to consider supporting NEF by making a donation or becoming involved by offering your time and talent as a volunteer.
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.
‘Back To Our Roots’ inaugural Gala is set for Jan. 29 at Embassy Suites
The annual Inaugural Gala serves as a formal welcome to usher in the new Members of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Join the Chamber from 6-11PM Fri., Jan. 29, to recognize the leadership roles of the new members of the Board who will serve for the next three years working to improve the relations of business and the community. Members and guests are welcome.
With a hyper-local craft beer tasting, dueling pianos, Draw Down, dinner and open bar, the opportunities for fun are endless.
In addition to a celebration, the Gala serves as a networking event. With hundreds of the region’s top business executives in attendance, the Inaugural Gala is an opportunity to gain business exposure.
For more info, visit www.naperville.net.
Meson Sabika will host flood victims fundraiser on Jan. 26
Meson Sabika will host a Flood Victims Fundraiser all day on Tues., Jan. 26, to help benefit relief efforts provided by the American Red Cross.
Whether lunch or dinner, 100 percent of the sales from 11:30AM to 10PM will be donated to the American Red Cross in efforts to help those displaced by this natural disaster.
To make a reservation, call (630) 983-3000, x 2. Meson Sabika is located at 1025 Aurora Ave.
