Above / Help build better understanding for the Autism Spectrum with heightened awareness and support of the condition characterized from early childhood with challenges in communicating and forming relationships as well as difficulties with language and abstract concepts.
Happy Springtime! Enjoy upcoming events timed for the season
To help raise awareness for Autism, Moser Tower shines blue light in the evening at Rotary Hill along the Riverwalk.
To find out more about local initiatives to raise awareness that provide empowering education and evaluation, visit www.littlefriendsinc.org and www.turningpointeautismfoundation.org.
Thanks for local support!
Discover opportunities for shopping, dining, fundraising and sporting events from all points N.E.W.S. featured in PN’s Event Guide where readers are welcome to post their events.
And read other “Latest News” you might have missed on this website where stories are saved in our archive up in the cloud to keep readers connected to this thriving community.
Enjoy peaceful walks in Central Park, throughout the Naperville Historic District and the campus of North Central College and all along the Riverwalk, too.
News reports continue to tout the relaxing benefits of spending time in the great outdoors especially when the sun shines. We are grateful our city is plentiful with parks and sidewalks.
Think green! Shop and dine in downtown Naperville!
Venture to downtown Naperville, a happening place chock full of new shops and eateries, bargains and many reasons to window shop and go inside, too. Discover many spring styles to spiffy up any wardrobe.
Spring always is a great time to come downtown to renew your fashionable ways. Shop from shop to shop to check out the latest in spring fashion and discover the perfect place to spend time with family and friends, then arrange a dining experience any time.
From the Main Street Promenade to Washington Corners, Dean’s Fine Clothing to Anderson’s Bookshop 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, including buds and flowers on trees!
And if you’re planning to put your house on the market this spring, The Irish Way has an assortment of St. Joseph statues to help speed the selling process.
Naperville Plaza
Plan ahead for spring holidays with novelty gifts, greeting cards, colorfully-wrapped candies and other supplies at Oswald’s Pharmacy where there’s a convenient U.S. Post Office location in Naperville Plaza. Arnie’s there much of the time to help with watch batteries and he’ll even point you in the right direction to find pencils and other basics!
In addition, Oswald’s recently added a new Medical Equipment Showroom with all kinds of items to keep folks of all ages moving. Oswald’s new showroom also has the largest selection of lift chairs and other devices to give a little lift.
Ask to see what Oswald’s got going for other seasons, too.
Also stop by Casey’s Foods where you’ll find all the meats are a cut above all others and a gourmet deli offers delicious items good for the heart ready to go.
Spend your money where your heart and home are!
Think and shop locally. Recirculate dollars into the local economy whenever possible. Remember many local businesses offer online services and home delivery.
Look for other independents displaying the bright red IndieBound Naperville sign in Naperville Plaza such as First Community Financial Bank where they recently celebrated their first $1 billion in assets!
Save the date for Girls on Gartner to return on Wed., May 4, throughout Naperville Plaza. First Community Financial Bank is the place to start with a swag bag!
Market Meadows
If you’re looking for comfortable sandals for spring and summer, new styles are arriving regularly at Toby’s Comfort Shoes, located in Market Meadows, 75th Street and Naper Boulevard.
The independently-owned shoe store is a showcase of the best brands of casual shoes, boots, sandals and sports socks for all seasons. From narrow to double wide, many women’s sizes up to 11 and many men’s sizes up to 15, find a good, professional fit that will be comfortable from the get go.
Toby’s Comfort Shoes also carry “slip-free” shoes with arch supports for folks in service industries likely to be on their feet all day.
CityGate Centre
When you head to the Hotel Arista, CityGate Grille, Sugar Toad or Tap In Pub & Carvery at CityGate Centre or a new experience at 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 according to weather conditions and observe the speed limit. The innovative diverging diamond interchange, now open, is expected to enhance traffic flow on and off I-88.
(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.)
Naperville offers many ways to eat your heart out…
Recently Meson Sabika began celebrating its 25th anniversary year as the city’s Spanish tapas restaurant in the old Willoway mansion.
Decked out in style, historic Meson Sabika and the Pavilion at Meson Sabika, located at 1025 Aurora Ave., offer a variety of spaces for special seasonal parties, showers, receptions, anniversaries and a fun time on any day of the week. Find plenty of parking, too.
Watch for special events at Meson Sabika such as the Naperville Jaycees 37th Annual Distinguished Service Awards Dinner on Thurs., April 28.
Catch 35 will announce winner of Fish Frenzy on April 30
Catch 35 fans recently participated in the restaurant’s annual Fish Frenzy.
According to Social Media Manager Beth Sweeney, “many great food photographers eat at our restaurants. We love the pics and want to see more!”
Guests were invited to take a photo collage of their favorite Catch 35 Fish Frenzy dishes, post to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram with #catch35. This promo ended at 10AM on March 31, 2016, but the photos are still there.
“We will share and post your collages on our Social Media,” said Sweeney.
Here’s the CATCH~ at the end of the month, one winner will be selected from all collages posted to receive a $100 complimentary certificate to Catch 35. The winner will be announced on April 30 on Facebook.
Catch 35 is located at Washington and Van Buren, just steps from the Van Buren Parking Deck.
Annual Township Meetings after 6PM Tuesday, April 12
The City of Naperville is served by townships Naperville, Wheatland, DuPage, Lisle, Winfield and Milton. All six townships (and every one of the 1,433 townships by county in Illinois) will hold their annual meetings at the same time in different locations on Tues., April 12, 2016.
Naperville Township, the largest of the six, serves 34,000 property owners of the 58,000 properties in Naperville.
The Annual Naperville Township Town Meeting, 7PM Tuesday, April 12, 2016, will be held at Naperville Township Road District Office, 31W331 North Aurora Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. Naperville Township registered voters can sign up to speak beginning at 6PM. The topic of a road consolidation proposal is on the agenda. (PN has attended these meetings at the Naperville Township Road District Office for many years and they’re always informative!)
FYI: According to Illinois Township Code, “the annual township meeting in the respective townships for the transaction of the business of the township shall be held on the second Tuesday of April in each year, after 6PM, at the place appointed for those meetings.”
Have you read the latest about the Independent Map Amendment?
According to recent news reports, organizers and supporters petitioning to put redrawing the Illinois District Maps question on the General Election Ballot, Nov. 8, 2016, are on their way to having the signatures they need.
Visit Independent Map Amendment to check their progress as they aim to create a nonpartisan 11-member board and “a system where the voters choose their representatives instead of the representatives choosing their voters.”
State of the City Address will be April 25, 2016
Since January, this page has noted that the State of the City Address presented by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, usually held in late January, had been moved to April. To accommodate the large audience, the luncheon event will take place at the Embassy Suites in Naperville. The State of the City Address will be held as Mayor Steve Chirico wraps up his first year in that office during the NACC General Membership Luncheon from 11AM to 1PM, Mon., April 25, 2016.
On another note, the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce will present another special program in its Speaker Series the following week. Geoff Colvin, Senior Editor-at-Large, Fortune Magazine, will present from 7:30 to 9:30AM Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Community Christian Church – Yellow Box,1635 Emerson Lane in Naperville. Tickets start at $50 for Chamber members. The public is welcome for $75 admission.
RSVP is recommended. Chamber members and the public are invited. To register for either of these events, visit www.naperville.net.
—PN
City Notes courtesy of the City of Naperville — Updated April 6, 2016 — Photos by PN
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Starts April 8, New thru May 27
FACULTY ART SHOW. North Central College presents a collection of artwork by several North Central faculty members in the “Faculty Group Show” through Friday, May 27 at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. The free exhibit will showcase paintings, photography, ceramics, 3D art, graphic design and more. The public is invited to meet the artists during a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 8. For more information, visitwww.northcentralcollege.edu/show.
New thru April 11
ENDING THE SILENCE. Presenters from the DuPage County division of the National Alliance of Mental Illness will host a mental health awareness interactive teen presentation that will aim to help teens learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps they should take to find support for themselves or their friends. The program will be from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 11 at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru April 12
HELPING GIRLS NAVIGATE ADOLESCENCE. Mary Ellen Young, author and co-founder of the nonprofit Helping Girls Navigate Adolescence, will focus on the social, emotional and biological challenges of adolescence. In this presentation, parents will learn ways to help their daughters understand and appreciate their changing bodies, form healthy relationships, communicate effectively and develop a strong sense of self. The program will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
Starts April 13, New thru April 14
TECHNOLOGY EXPO. Benedictine University will host its free annual Technology Expo from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 14 in the Goodwin Hall of Business on the university’s main campus at 5700 College Road, Lisle. Representatives from Sharp, Sony, Apple, LG, Xfinity and a host of other companies will showcase their products and services.
New thru April 13
STUDENT JAZZ PERFORMANCE. North Central College presents a student jazz performance featuring two jazz combos and the Big Band at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13 in the College’s Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Starts April 14, New thru April 15
“THE JUNGLE BOOK.” AlphaBet Soup Productions presents two performances of the Rudyard Kipling classic “The Jungle Book” at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 14 and Friday, April 15 in North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. For more information and tickets, call (630) 932-1555 or visit www.absproductions.com.
New thru April 14
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING. The Fox Valley Genealogical Society will hold their next meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 14 in the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. Debra Dudek will present a program entitled “The Diary of Wesley Peever – A World War I Genealogical Mystery.” For more information, visit www.ilfvgs.org.
New thru April 15
“BROADWAY ON BROOKDALE.” Soloists, choirs and band members of the St. Thomas Music Makers will entertain the audience with well-known songs from musicals such as “Carousel, “Wicked,” “Mamma Mia” and “The Phantom of the Opera” at a cabaret of music, food and fun at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 15 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Road. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Scott Knisley at (630) 355-8980, ext. 111 or sknisley@stapostle.org.
New thru April 16
POETRY IS A PAINTING THAT IS FELT. Celebrate National Poetry Month during a program from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. Poet Caroline Johnson will be this year’s keynote speaker. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru April 16
IGNITE THE NITE. The fifth annual Ignite the Nite concert benefitting Naperville’s KidsMatter will feature a wide array of student performers celebrating self-esteem, mental health and acceptance through music, dance, theatre and improvisation. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For more information, contact KidsMatter at (630) 527-6562. To purchase tickets, visit http://tickets.noctrl.edu.
New thru April 23
WILLIAM’S JAIL & BAIL. The Houlihan Clan Foundation is hosting a fundraising event that will put many popular teachers “behind bars” for a cause from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 23 at Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Ave. For more information, visit www.crowdrise.com/jail-and-bail.
Starts April 25; New thru April 28
MONEY SMART WEEK. The library’s Money Smart Week will be held from Monday, April 25 through Thursday, April 28 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, and will focus on the best way to save and value money. The programs will include The ABCs of Buying a Home, Achieve a Well-Planned Money Life, What Happens After the Paychecks Stop and Medicare and Healthcare Options. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru April 27
NAPERVILLE GARDEN CLUB APRIL MEETING. The next meeting of the Naperville Garden Club begins with registration and refreshments at 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27 at Bobak’s Signature Events and Conference Center, 6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge. Featured speaker Katrina Lewin, a horticulturist at the Morton Arboretum, will discuss everything a gardener needs to know about the planting, pruning and care of lilacs. For more information, call (630) 717-9616 or email debtritt@comcast.net.
New thru April 29
RELAY FOR LIFE. North Central College will host its annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraising event at the College’s Residence Hall/Recreation Center, 440 S. Brainard St. Check-in begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 29 with opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. For more information, visit http://relayforlife.org/northcentralcollegeil.
New thru April 29
“THE SLEEPING BEAUTY.” Moscow Festival Ballet will stage “The Sleeping Beauty,” an adaptation of the well-known fairy tale, at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 29 in Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Starts April 30, New thru October 30
MOSER TOWER AND VISITOR CENTER. The Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower and Visitor Center, 443 Aurora Ave., is open for the 2016 season. Tours are available on Saturdays and Sundays from May through November. Friday tours are also available from Friday, May 27 through Friday, August 12. For more information, visit www.naperville-carillon.org.
New thru April 30
CUISINE FOR A CAUSE. The 13th annual Cuisine for a Cause, a benefit for Naperville CARES, will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at Navistar Corporate Headquarters, 2601 Navistar Drive in Lisle. The event will feature dishes from more than 20 Naperville area restaurants as well as, new this year, a martini luge and whiskey tasting. For more information and to register, visit www.napervillecares.org.
New thru May 1
GIRL SCOUTS MAY DAY. Daisies, Brownies and Juniors are invited to visit Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., for a badge-earning bonanza from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 1. Pick up your badge-in-a-bag at check in, visit the stations, tour the buildings, play games and earn your Petal or Badge. For more information and to register, visit http://gcnwiprograms.org/program/2188.
New thru May 1
MEET THIS OLD HOUSE: MARTIN MITCHELL MANSION. Journey beyond the velvet ropes to enjoy guided, privileged access to areas not open to the general public from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 1. Tour each level of the 12-room Martin Mitchell Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org.
New thru May 2
WONDERFUL WORLD OF WHEELS. Preschoolers ages 1 to 5 will have an opportunity to see, touch and experience a variety of community vehicles at Naperville Park District’s Wonderful World of Wheels. They will see vehicles such as a police car, fire truck, tractor and many more at this free event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, May 2 in the Whole Foods Market parking lot, 2607 W. 75th St.
Good thru April 6
GARDENING TO ATTRACT BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES. Pat Armstrong of DuPage Wild Ones will explain how gardeners can lure native butterflies and song birds into their yards by replacing their chemical and water-dependent lawn with native plants that are adapted to the land’s soils and climate. The program will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6 at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
Good thru April 7
NURSING JOB FAIR. St. Patrick’s Residence Nursing and Rehabilitation, 1400 Brookdale Road, will host a nursing job fair from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 7. Full-time, part-time and PRN positions are available, and on-site interviews will be held during the fair. For more information, contact HR Director Anita Sipek at (630) 416-6565, ext. 1508, or hr@stpatricksresidence.org.
Starts April 8, Good thru April 9
PRAIRIE VIEW FINE ARTS INVITATIONAL. Enjoy the skills of fun and eclectic local and regional artists with an eye toward sustainable and one-of-a-kind work at the Prairie View Fine Arts Invitational from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 8 and continuing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 at DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church, 1828 Old Naperville Road. For more information, visit www.prairieviewarts.com.
Good thru April 9
PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Join Boy Scout Troop 100 for an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 9 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 21 E. Franklin Ave.
Good thru April 9
OUR VOICE SPEAKER SERIES: LEGISLATIVE UPDATE. Join Rep. Grant Wehrli on Saturday, April 9 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Meeting Room B of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., for a discussion of legislation that impacts the senior population. Rep. Wehrli will also provide a general legislative update and be available to answer your questions. This is part of the Senior Task Force’s monthly “Our Voice” speaker series. To RSVP, call (630) 848-3613 or email seniortaskforce@naperville.il.us.
Starts April 9, Good thru April 23
RELAX AND MEDITATE. Community members are invited to learn about relaxation and meditation during a free Heartfulness series of workshops held from 2 to 4 p.m. at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, on Saturday, April 9, 16 and 23. For more information, call (630) 328-3929 or visit www.heartfulness.org.
Good thru April 10
NAPERVILLE MEN’S GLEE CLUB CONCERT. The Naperville Men’s Glee Club presents “The American Heroes Concert” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 10 in North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. For more information and tickets, call (630) 448-0518 or visit www.napervillemensgleeclub.org.
Good thru April 10
HISTORY SPEAKS LECTURE SERIES: ZELDA FITZGERALD. Lynn Rymarz will discuss the tempestuous love story of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald during “Zelda Fitzgerald: This Side of Paradise – Her Story” from 4 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 10 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.org.
Good thru April 12
THE ANTI-RAPE MOVEMENT ON U.S. COLLEGE CAMPUSES. Speaker Brooke Mascagni will discuss her current research project at De Paul University, which examines the effectiveness of sexual assault policies on college campuses and the most fruitful ways to combat rape culture, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 at Celebration Community Life Center, 919 S. Washington St. For more information, contact aauwnaperville@hotmail.com or visit http://naperville-il.aauw.net.
Good thru April 12
PANEL DISCUSSION ADDRESSING LIFE’S QUESTIONS. The concluding program in the three-part series that is exploring challenges people face during life’s major transition periods will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road. This panel discussion, “Your 60s & more…” will concentrate on the physical, emotional and spiritual issues confronting adults in their golden years. For more information, contact Felicia Lawlor at (630) 355-8980, ext. 104, or Cheryl Marshall at (630) 851-8781.
Good thru April 13
STUDENT JAZZ PERFORMANCE. North Central College presents a student jazz performance featuring two jazz combos and the Big Band at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13 at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Good thru April 15
CAPS POLICE DEPARTMENT NOMINATIONS. Citizens Appreciate Public Safety (CAPS) is seeking nominations from the community through April 15 to recognize outstanding service by Naperville Police Department personnel. Nominees will be honored at the CAPS awards dinner on Thursday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Meson Sabika, 1025 Aurora Ave. For more information, visit www.napervillecaps.com.
Good thru April 16
30TH ANNUAL ROAD RALLY. Grab your neighbors and friends to create a team for a scavenger hunt on wheels that will test your mind, body and teamwork. The 30th Annual Road Rally, designed by the Bolingbrook, Lisle, Naperville and Woodridge park districts, will begin at the Woodridge Park District Community Center, 2600 Center Drive, Woodridge, and will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 16. For more information or to register, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru April 17
POTLUCK AND SEED SWAP. Enjoy some permaculture community time as The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Road, enjoys food, conversation and seed sharing from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 17. For more information, call (630) 425-4285 or visit www.theresiliencyinstitute.net.
Good thru April 18
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING. North Central College will host a free screening of the documentary “American Textures” at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 18 in Smith Hall at Old Main, 30 N. Brainard St. Director Arnd Wächter will introduce and discuss the film, which follows the journey of six American youth of White, Black and Latino origin as they confront racial divisions in the United States. For more information, call Rebecca Pugh at (630) 637-5132.
Good thru April 21
FREE LECTURE. North Central College will host a free lecture on the topic “Women in Sports Around the World” by Dr. Gertrud Pfister, professor of sport history at Copenhagen University, Denmark, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 21 in the Wentz Concert Hall Lobby, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For more information, contact Judy Brodhead at (630) 637-5276.
Good thru April 21
WGN’S SKILLING ON CLIMATE CHANGE. Benedictine University will host “Energy and Climate Change: How Can Justice Be Achieved for Young People?” featuring climatologist James Hansen and WGN-TV chief meteorologist Tom Skilling from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21 in the Goodwin Hall Auditorium, 5700 College Road, Lisle. For more information, contact Jen Zingg at (630) 829-6460 or jzingg@ben.edu or visit www.ben.edu/ccl.
Good thru April 22
SENIOR HOUSING OPTIONS EXPO. Naperville-Lisle Triad and the Naperville Senior Task Force will host the Senior Housing Options Expo (SHOE) on Friday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Lower Level Meeting Rooms of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. At least 35 agencies dedicated to helping seniors enjoy their desired living experience will be available to discuss home modifications for safety and convenience, independent living and downsizing, senior residences and care units, transportation choices, home sharing and more. For more information, visit www.naperville-lisle-triad.org.
Good thru April 22
A WOMEN’S EVENING OF SPORT. Women’s marathon pioneer Katherine Switzer will kick off the inaugural Naperville Women’s Half Marathon and 5K with a presentation at North Central College’s Wentz Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 22. For more information, visit www.active.com/naperville-il/running.
Good thru April 23
MOSAIC FAIRY HOUSE. Construct a fairy house while learning both traditional and contemporary mosaic art techniques from 12:30 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 23 at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery, 508 N. Center St. For more information or to register, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru April 23
WARRIOR EMPOWERMENT. Join WAR Chest Boutique for a free class that aids women in learning practical ways to feel encouraged and confident as well as practical self-defense moves. This class is from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 23 at Park’s Martial Arts Studio, 931 E. Ogden Ave. For more information or to register, visit www.warriorempowerment.eventbrite.com.
Good thru April 23
FAMILY NATURE NIGHT. Enjoy spending time with your family, learn about nature and experience “Fabulous Frogs” with hands-on activities and short hikes at Family Nature Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 23 at Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road. For more information or to register, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru April 23
NAPER SETTLEMENT TAKES FLIGHT. Soar into the 1940s when “Naper Settlement Takes Flight” from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 23. Guests will travel the 12-acre Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., site to five destinations featuring flights of food and adult beverages. Entertainment will include big band music, signature cocktails and a live auction. To reserve a seat, call (630) 420-6016 or email partners@naperville.il.us.
Good thru April 24
NAPERVILLE WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON AND 5K. On Sunday, April 24 the City of Naperville will play host to the newest community event for female-only runners of all ability levels with the inaugural Naperville Women’s Half Marathon and 5K. The marathon starts at 7 a.m., and the 5K starts at 7:20 a.m. near North Central College’s Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, East Porter Avenue at South Loomis Street. For more information, visitwww.napervillewomenshalf.com.
Good thru April 24
FISHIN’ KIDS. Learn all the basics of fishing including how to rig a pole, bait the hook, cast and handle fish from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, April 24 at Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road. All fishing poles, bait and tackle are provided. For more information or to register, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Ongoing thru April 30
TEEN POETRY CONTEST. Teens can celebrate National Poetry Month with the library’s sixth annual Teen Poetry Contest. Offered at all three library buildings, the contest’s three divisions are sixth grade, seventh through eighth grades and high school. The deadline for entries is 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 30. Pick up an entry form at any Naperville Public Library location or enter online at www.naperville-lib.org/teens/teenpoetrycontest2016. For more information, contact the library at (630) 961-4100, ext. 2203.
Ongoing thru April 30
TEST DRIVES FOR AUTISM. Throughout Autism Awareness Month in April, car dealerships will donate $20 per test drive to “Test Drives for Autism,” with 100 percent of the donations going to Turning Pointe Autism Foundation. For a list of participating dealerships, call (630) 615-6060 or visit www.testdrivesforautism.com.
Ongoing thru October 26
WEDNESDAY WALKING CLUB. Get fit the old fashioned way during Naper Settlement’s Wednesday Walking Club that will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesdays, April 6 through October 26 on the Settlement’s 12-acre museum campus, 523 S. Webster St. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org.
GENERAL INFORMATION
New thru April 11
BATTLE OF THE BANDS APPLICATIONS DUE. Applications and a demo recording to apply for a spot in the Naperville Park District Youth Ambassadors’ 13th annual Battle of the Bands contest must be received by 4 p.m. on Monday, April 11. For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.org/battleofthebands.
New thru May 25
NAPERVILLE NOW. NCTV17 recently launched “Naperville Now,” a new daily companion to the station’s weekly half-hour newscast, “Naperville News 17.” Subscribe by visiting http://eepurl.com/bBHy4f and a fast-paced two minute video of Naperville’s daily news and sports headlines will be delivered right to your email inbox every Monday through Thursday.
Good thru April 15
LIBRARY RENOVATIONS TO BEGIN. Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave., will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 to prepare for renovations. From Wednesday, April 13 through Friday, April 15, the lower level of Nichols Library will be closed. All levels will be open again Saturday, April 16. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
Good thru April 15
SISTER CITIES COMMISSION YOUNG ARTISTS SHOWCASE. Naperville’s Sister Cities Commission is encouraging young artists to submit their artwork into the 2016 Young Artists Showcase competition. All completed artwork and entry paperwork should be brought to the Mayor’s Office at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., by 4 p.m. on Monday, April 11. A gallery show and award ceremony is planned for Friday, April 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Naperville Art League, 508 N. Center St.
Good thru May 22
NEW 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. However, 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 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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.
Advisory Commission on Disabilities: Wednesday, April 6, 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room A
Planning and Zoning Commission: Wednesday, April 6, 7 p.m., Council Chambers
Foreign Fire Insurance Board: Thursday, April 7, 8 a.m., Meeting Room A
Liquor Commission: Thursday, April 7, 3 p.m., Council Chambers
Transportation Advisory Board: Saturday, April 9, 8 a.m., Council Chambers
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners: Tuesday, April 12, 4 p.m., Mayor’s Conference Room
Riverwalk Commission: Wednesday, April 13, 7:30 a.m., Lunch Room
Sister Cities Commission: Wednesday, April 13, 7 p.m., Mayor’s Conference Room
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a public meeting should contact the Communications Department at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Communications Department can be reached in person at 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL, via telephone at (630) 420-6707 or (630) 305-5205 (TDD) or via e-mail at info@naperville.il.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting participation.
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