Above / Paul Junkroski, Paul Junkroski, Jr., and Mary Ann Junkroski were among 276 folks who attended today’s Strength and Honor Lunch, a “thank you” luncheon hosted by Naperville Responds for Our Veterans. Boutineers were given to all veterans and active-duty men and women as a small gesture of great appreciation for their service. Featured speaker Vietnam Veteran Bob “Doc” Adams, co-founder of the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton, provided an enlightening program about his initiative to care for homeless veterans.
Discover 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.
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!
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.
Remember, too, that DNA Gift Cards are good every day at more than 100 locations for shopping and dining in downtown Naperville!
And look forward to finding plenty that’s brand new for your lifestyle.
Soft Surroundings will open its second Chicago area location on Friday, April 22, at Main Street Promenade. The first 100 customers in line for the 10AM opening will receive a special Soft Surroundings Gift Bag filled with products valued at more than $200. As you may already know, Soft Surroundings is a women’s retailer of apparel, beauty and home items.
Naperville Plaza
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 to pick up a swag bag!
Plan ahead for spring holidays and graduations 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!
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 plays Fish Frenzy, plans Naperville Wine Dinner
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.
Mother’s Day Brunch, Etc., RSVP
Looking ahead, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8. From Meson Sabika to SugarToad to Catch 35, delicious menus welcome families and friends to recognize mothers and “mother-types” with special dining experience.
Check out www.dinenaperville.com for many dining pleasures featured at more than 250 Naperville eateries. Early reservations are recommended, especially for Mother’s Day.
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.” (By the way, folks have been in front of the DMV in Hobson West with petitions to help get the amendment on the ballot.)
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.
Property Tax Town Hall Meeting April 27
State Senator Michael Connelly and Naperville Township Assessor Warren Dixon will host a Property Tax Town Hall meeting, 7PM to 9PM Wed., April 27.
Local residents can join Connelly and Dixon for an informative and interactive session on property taxes. The two-hour event will be held at the Naperville Central High School Little Theatre, Room 112, located at 440 Aurora Ave.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
—PN
City Notes courtesy of the City of Naperville — Updated April 13, 2016 — Photos by PN
COMMUNITY EVENTS
New thru April 13
“PRESUMED INNOCENT” MOVIE VIEWING. Join Criminal Spines Book Club for a viewing of the film “Presumed Innocent” adapted from the novel by Scott Turow and starring Harrison Ford. The screening will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13 at Naper Blvd. Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd.
New thru April 16
COUNCIL MEMBERS MEET WITH HOMEOWNERS. The Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation meeting on Saturday, April 16 at 8 a.m. in the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., will feature an opportunity to meet with members of Naperville’s City Council for a dialogue on the future of our community. For more information, visit www.napervillehomeowners.com.
New thru April 18
JAPANESE SPRING FESTIVAL. North Central College will host a Japanese Spring Festival from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, April 18 in the College’s Harold and Eva White Activities Center, 325 E. Benton Ave. Visitors can experience Japanese culture through hands-on activities, traditional children’s games, dance, music, tea tastings and more. For more information, contact the College’s Japanese program at (630) 637-5128.
New thru April 21
BROWN BAG LECTURE. Bring a sack lunch to the library’s lunchtime lecture series at 12:30 p.m., then stay for an engaging lecture beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 21 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. This month’s lecture, “Pierre Salinger & 1000 Days of Kennedy’s Camelot,” will be told through the eyes of Pierre Salinger, White House secretary and most trusted advisor of John F. Kennedy. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru April 21
GENEALOGY DROP-IN HELP. A volunteer from Fox Valley Genealogical Society will be available from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21 in the adult services department at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, to help any interested individuals get started on a genealogy project or to complete difficult genealogical research challenges. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru April 29
ARBOR DAY TREE ID WALK. In honor of Arbor Day, the Resiliency Institute is offering a free tree identification walk from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 29 beginning at Prairie Sun Consultants, 612 Staunton Road. The walk will cover about a mile of area containing about 60 unique tree species. For more information, visit www.theresiliencyinstitute.net.
New thru April 30
PARENTS NIGHT OUT INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP. Join Samaritan Interfaith and Artful Impact for an enjoyable evening of laughing and learning about managing stress at “Parents Night Out: Stressed Out! An Interactive Workshop for Parents” from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Lane. For more information, contact Tracy Takeda at (630) 357-2456, ext. 104, or ttakeda@samaritancenter.org.
New thru May 2
PLANTS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW. The next meeting of the Naperville Community Garden Club is at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 2 at Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Lane and will feature a presentation by Jeff Gibson from Ball Horticulture on “Plants That You Should Know.” For more information, visit www.napervillecommunitygardeners.org.
New thru May 5
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER. The 64th annual National Day of Prayer will be Thursday, May 5 at noon at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. For more information, call (815) 436-7088 or visit www.nationaldayofprayer.org.
New thru May 7
PLANT SALE. The Naperville Community Gardeners 36th annual Plant Sale will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 at Naperville’s Ron Ory Community Garden Plots, 811 S. West St. Featured plants include locally grown high quality Proven Winners, a wide variety of unique “specialty” and bedding plants, vegetables, herbs, grasses and hanging baskets. For more information, please visit www.napervillecommunitygardeners.org.
New thru May 7
BLACKSMITHING 101. Learn the art of blacksmithing with an introduction to safety, tools and the forge in this two-session class ay Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Participants will learn hammer techniques while making an item to take home. The two-session class will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 7 and 14. For more information, call (630) 420-6010.
New thru May 7
CANINE DOG-DISC CHAMPIONSHIPS. Participate in or just come out to watch the Naperville Park District Canine Dog-Disc Championships from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 near the Riverwalk Warming House, 736 Sindt Court. No experience is required. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call Tom Wehrli at (630) 357-9663 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
New thru May 7
MOTHER/DAUGHTER TEA PARTY. Enjoy your Mother’s Day weekend with a cooking class designed for mothers and daughters featuring a menu including assorted finger sandwiches and lemon scones from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 in the 95th Street Center Culinary Arts Room 303, 2277 West 95th St. For more information or to register, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
New thru May 7
STREAMING HISTORY WALKING TOUR. This guided stroll of Naperville’s Riverwalk will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 starting at the Naper Settlement parking lot on the corner of Webster Street and Porter Avenue. Points of interest include the site of Naperville co-founder John Naper’s estate, the site of the Naperville Ice Cream Factory, the site of Joseph Naper’s mill and former quarry workers’ homes. For more information, call (630) 420-6010.
New thru May 7
ÉLAN DANCE COMPANY SHOWCASE. Join the Naperville Park District for an evening of dance entertainment performed by its own Élan Dance Company from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 Benton Ave. The all-ages performance features an eclectic collection of dances from classical ballet to jazz to modern dance. For more information, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
New thru May 10
PROJECT HELP BREAKFAST. Project HELP invites the community to “Community Begins at Home!” a breakfast featuring keynote speaker Diana Mendley Rauner, president of the Ounce of Prevention Fund, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10 at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville, 3003 Corporate West Drive in Lisle. For more information, visit www.projecthelpdupage.org.
Starts April 13, Good 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.
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.
Starts April 14, Good 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.
Good 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.
Good 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 orsknisley@stapostle.org.
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
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.
Starts April 16, 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 16 and 23. For more information, call (630) 328-3929 or visit www.heartfulness.org.
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 visitwww.napervilleparks.org.
Good 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.
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
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.
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, visit www.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.
Starts April 25; Good 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.
Good 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.
Good 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.
Good 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.
Good 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.
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.
Starts April 30, Good 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.
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.
Good 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.
Good 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.
Good 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.
Ongoing 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. For more information, visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/show.
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
Good thru April 15
LIBRARY RENOVATIONS. Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave., closed 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.
Good 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.
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.
Sister Cities Commission: Wednesday, April 13, 7 p.m., Mayor’s Conference Room
City Council: Tuesday, April 19, 7 p.m., Council Chambers
Planning and Zoning Commission: Wednesday, April 20, 7 p.m., Council Chambers
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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