Above / As PN’s publisher, I’m enjoying this once-in-a-lifetime happenstance when my father is celebrating his 93rd birthday on the same day as this May 18 edition of City Notes!
Note to Dad: Happy Birthday, dear Dad! (Pictured here with my mother a year ago.) Thanks for always lending me your tools for my many projects, especially your typewriter back when I first published and distributed the “Rolling Oaks News” for our neighbors as a kid.
And as always, thanks for reading PN and for visiting our website.
—Stephanie Penick
Safe Digging Season
Communities are reminding people planning digging projects to call JULIE at 8-1-1 prior to beginning any work. Parkways along Naperville’s neighborhood streets (25 mph, please) have signs that JULIE has marked the spots for proposed tree locations.
Thanks for local support! Shop & dine in Naperville.
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! Discover what’s new 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.
Check out new businesses, including Soft Surroundings and Advanced Wellness of Main Street in Main Street Promenade, Halsted Street Bagel & Deli and MOD Pizza along Washington Street and Nando’s PERi-PERi on Jefferson Avenue.
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.
DNA Gift Cards for Springtime Special Occasions
Remember, too, that DNA Gift Cards are good every day at more than 150 locations for shopping and dining in the heart of the central business district. Consider gifts cards to say thanks to coaches, teachers, tutors, babysitters, Moms, Dads, friends or family. (To avoid any fees, use your gift card at least once in the first year.) Buy online or in person at three convenient downtown locations, including the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce on the third level of Main Street Promenade. In May, receive free priority shipping on orders of $50 or more using code FREE when you order online.
Look forward every day to find plenty that’s brand new for your lifestyle in downtown Naperville.
Naperville Plaza
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.
In addition, Oswald’s Medical Equipment Showroom offers all kinds of items to keep folks of all ages moving. Check out the largest selection of lift chairs and other devices that give a little lift.
Find plenty of gift items especially for dads, 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.
And Casey’s is now firing up its grill from 11AM to 2PM every Saturday and Sunday where picnic tables under cover provide a place to pause for lunch.
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 all over town and in Naperville Plaza, including 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…
Throughout 2016 Meson Sabika is 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. Enjoy patio seating and find plenty of parking, too.
Father’s Day, Graduations Etc., RSVP
Looking ahead, Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19.
From Meson Sabika to SugarToad to Catch 35 to Hugo’s Frog Bar to Heaven on Seven to Quigley’s Irish Pub, delicious menus welcome families and friends to recognize fathers and “father types” with a delicious dining experience.
Check out www.dinenaperville.com for many dining pleasures featured at more than 250 Naperville eateries. Early reservations are recommended for all the special occasions this spring.
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.)
Property Tax Town Hall Meeting May 19
In case you missed the April 25 session with State Senator Mike Connelly and Naperville Township Assessor Warren Dixon at the NCHS Little Theatre, join State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit and Dixon for another property tax seminar from 6-7:30PM on Thursday, May 19, at the Aurora Public Library-Eola Branch, located at 555 S. Eola Rd. in Aurora.
Now that tax bills have been received, local residents can join Kifowith and Dixon for an informative and interactive session on property taxes.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
—PN
City Notes courtesy of the City of Naperville — Updated May 18, 2016 — Photos by PN
NOTICE OF CITY NOTES’ DISCONTINUATION
The City of Naperville is excited to announce that on June 1, 2016, we will launch a new City website containing a robust, mobile-friendly calendar feature. All of the community events we currently list in City Notes and compile for the weekly City Link e-newsletter will be entered instead into the online calendar, which is designed to be a much more user-friendly tool for our community. Visit http://beta.naperville.il.us to see our newly-redesigned website and online calendar.
Therefore, the City Notes events listing and the City Link e-newsletter are being discontinued. The last editions will be sent on Wednesday, May 25.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
New thru May 19
BROWN BAG LECTURES. 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, May 19 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. Shakespeare lecturer John Nygro will examine universal principles from the 400-year-old writings of Shakespeare and how they can be applied to today’s world of instant gratification and ultra-fast communication. The free program requires advanced registration. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru May 20
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY. Support the students of Turning Pointe Autism Foundation at the next Food Truck Friday event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 20 at the foundation’s 1500 W. Ogden Ave. location. This event will feature Toasty Cheese and their gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. For more information, visit www.turningpointeautismfoundation.org.
New thru May 21
HOMEOWNERS MEETING AND ELECTIONS. The Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation meeting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 21 in Meeting Room B of the Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., will include the election of officers, a recap of the year and a presentation on government consolidation by Naperville Township Assessor Warren Dixon. For more information, visit www.napervillehomeowners.com.
New thru May 21
JAMES NICHOLS WALKING TOUR. James Nichols, who helped build Naperville’s first public library, grew up a penniless orphan. Yet, upon his death in 1895, he bequeathed $10,000 to the City of Naperville to build a library. Participants can learn more about Nichols during a walking tour showcasing places relating to him and his life. The tour group will meet, rain or shine, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 21 in the upper level lobby of Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave.
New thru May 24
COLORING FOR RELAXATION. Relax and refresh by coloring while enjoying a cup of tea, listening to music and chatting with other adults trying to decompress from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. Use printed designs and various coloring media that will be provided by the library or bring your own supplies. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru May 24
CARDINAL CHORUS SPRING CONCERT. North Central College presents the Cardinal Chorus Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24 in the College’s Wentz Concert Hall 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.
New thru May 25
NAPERVILLE SENIOR GAMES. The Naperville Senior Games returns for its second year and is open to all interested participants age 50 and up. The Games begin Wednesday, May 25 and include such events as bags, billiards, horseshoes, ping pong, softball, swimming, tennis and more. The Games will conclude with an awards luncheon on Friday, June 24. Online registration is open for all events. For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.org/seniorgames.
New thru June 6
KIDSMATTER TO LOU MALNATI’S FUNDRAISER. On Monday, June 6, for the 10th consecutive year, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria will celebrate the youth of Naperville by donating 20% of sales at their 131 W. Jefferson Ave. location (both restaurant and carry out) to support KidsMatter’s goal of reducing at-risk behaviors by building resilient kids. KidsMatter to Lou Malnati’s is being held from noon until 10 p.m. For more information, visit www.kidsmatter2us.org.
New thru June 6
GARDEN CLUB MEETING. The next meeting of the Naperville Community Garden Club will be Monday, June 6 at 7 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Lane. There will be a presentation by Tricia Bethke, a DuPage Master Gardener, on composting. For more information, visit www.napervillecommunitygardeners.org.
New thru June 10
SENIOR PICNIC. Join the Naperville and Lisle Townships Triad for a Senior Picnic from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, June 10 at the Judd Kendall VFW, 908 W. Jackson Ave. For more information, visit www.naperville-lisle-triad.org.
Starts June 10, New thru June 11
MATH TALK SYMPOSIUM. DuPage Children’s Museum invites early childhood educators and parents to a mathematics workshop that will offer many practical and hands-on experiences. The two-day “Math Right From The Start: Understanding The Basics” symposium is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 10 and from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St. For more information, call (630) 637-8000 or visitwww.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/symposium.
Starts June 10, New thru August 5
ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER. Join the Naperville Park District for live music on Friday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Riverwalk Free Speech Pavilion, at Webster Street and Jackson Avenue, through August 5, excluding July 3. For more information, visitwww.napervilleparks.org.
New thru June 11
SENIOR ART SHOW. North Central College students present their work in the Senior Art Show through Saturday, June 11 in two gallery locations: the College’s Meiley-Swallow Hall Gallery, 31 S. Ellsworth St., and Oesterle Library Gallery, 320 E. School St. Titled “FOUNDations,” the show features paintings, drawings, ceramics, digital work and mixed media. For more information, contact Christine Rabenold at cmrabenold@noctrl.edu.
Starts June 11, New thru June 12
PARENT/CHILD CAMPOUT. Enjoy the outdoors and a fun night of camping at Knoch Knolls Park, 320 Knoch Knolls Road, from 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 to 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 12. This campout will include nature games, a buffet-style supper, a twilight hike, s’mores around the campfire and a light breakfast. For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.org.
New thru June 12
USED BOOK DONATION DRIVE. Donate hardcover/paperback books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl to the AAUW Naperville Area Used Book Donation Drive on Sunday, June 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Celebration Community Life Center, 919 S. Washington St. Unloading assistance and tax receipts will be provided. For more information, visit http://naperville-il.aauw.net.
New thru June 12
CONCERTS IN YOUR PARK. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 12 and enjoy this summertime live music series featuring Rockin’ Fenderskirts. This free event is designed for families and neighborhoods. For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Starts June 13, New thru August 5
CAMP NAPER. Camp Naper offers one-day, two-day, three-day and weeklong camps that offer a wide variety of enrichment activities from art to science and more to children in grades 1 through 8. Camps run from June 13 to August 5 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster Street. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org/camp.
Starts June 14, New thru July 26
CHILDREN’S LUNCH HOUR ENTERTAINMENT. Pack a lunch and join the fun of exciting performances geared to the young and young at heart. Entertainment will be provided from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Frontier Park, 3415 Book Road, on Tuesday, June 21, July 12 and 26 and near the Riverwalk Warming House, 736 Sindt Court, on June 14 and 28 and July 19. For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.com.
New thru June 16
GAME ON. Be part of the live studio TV audience at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 16 when NCTV17 tapes its second episode of Naperville’s new TV game show: Game On! Hosted by Danielle Tufano, two teams of Naperville Notables will compete in a series of fun party games guaranteed to produce laughs. For more information, visit www.nctv17.com/product/game-on-ticket.
Good thru May 19
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES MEETINGS. Naperville Community Unit School District 203 will hold a meeting on Thursday, May 19 to discuss the district’s plan for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools or who are home schooled within the Naperville District 203 boundaries. The meetings will be held at the District Administrative Center, 203 W. Hillside, from 9 to 10 a.m. for families who home school and from 11 a.m. to noon for parents or guardians of students in private school. For more information, contact Assistant Superintendent Christine Igoe at (630) 420-6308 or cigoe@naperville203.org.
Good thru May 20
CORNERSTONE DAY PICNIC. North Central College invites the community to attend its annual Cornerstone Day Picnic from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 20 at Jefferson Plaza, located on the lawn east of Brainard Street at Jefferson Avenue. The free event features sample cuisine provided by Chartwells and Naperville restaurants and entertainment by talented North Central College students. In the event of rain, the picnic will be held in the lobby of Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Cornerstone Day commemorates the College’s 1870 move to Naperville and the laying of the cornerstone for Old Main.
Good thru May 21
IDEAS TO PROFITS CONFERENCE. The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at North Central College and Fox Valley SCORE will present the second annual Ideas to Profits Business Conference on Saturday, May 21. The conference will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the College’s Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Attendees will learn about current trends and information and acquire new skills to help them start or grow a business and become more competitive. For more information, emailentrepreneur@noctrl.edu or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/ideastoprofits.
Starts May 21, Good thru May 22
CIVIL WAR DAYS. Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., becomes a Civil War encampment with more than 300 reenactors during Civil War Days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22. Visitors can meet famous characters of the past and become immersed in history. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.org.
Good thru May 21
EDIBLE WILD PLANTS WALK. Enjoy an afternoon guided walk while practicing wildflower and weed identification from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 at Knoch Knolls Park, 336 Knoch Knolls Road. For more information, visit www.theresiliencyinstitute.net.
Good thru May 21
FAMILY NATURE NIGHT. Enjoy hands-on activities and a late evening stroll from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 to view the beautiful spring wildflowers making their appearance at the Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road. For more information, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru May 21
CHICAGO SINFONIETTA. Chicago Sinfonietta presents “Cosmic Convergence” at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 in North Central College’s Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. The orchestra presents an encore performance of its greatest hits while introducing two breathtaking, never-before-seen videos. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Good thru May 22
FAMILY BIRD WALK. Join Henry Griffin, a 16-year-old birder with more than 900 species identified, on a guided walk through Springbrook Prairie, located off Plainfield-Naperville Road south of 75th Street. This event will focus on searching for migratory songbirds from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 22. For more information, visit www.theresiliencyinstitute.net.
Good thru May 22
FISHIN’ KIDS. Learn all the basics of fishing including how to rig a pole, bait the hook, cast and handle fish at Naperville Park District’s Fishin’ Kids from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, May 22 at Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road. For more information, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru May 23
GOLF … IT’S HABIT FORMING. It’s time to clean your clubs and join the Carmelite Sisters of St. Patrick’s Residence for their 27th annual Benefit Golf Outing on Monday, May 23 at Stonebridge Country Club, 2705 Stonebridge Blvd., Aurora. Registration includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, cocktail hour, dinner, a live auction and more. For more information, contact Madelene Bernar or Cathy Carr at (630) 416-6565.
Good thru May 23
CONCERT WINDS FINAL SPRING AND ALUMNI CONCERT. North Central College presents the Concert Winds Final Spring and Alumni Concert at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 23 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.
Good thru May 23
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING. North Central College’s sociology and anthropology department hosts a free screening of the documentary “Altars by the Lake” at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 23 in the College’s Smith Hall at Old Main, 30 N. Brainard St. The film examines religious continuity and change in a Guatemalan community. For more information, call (630) 637-5132.
Good thru May 24
ÉLAN DANCE COMPANY AUDITIONS. Students between the ages of 9 and 21 interested in joining Élan Dance Company for the 2016-17 season are invited to audition on Tuesday, May 24 at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave. Audition times vary based on age. For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru May 26
CONCERT CHOIR GRADUATION CONCERT. North Central College presents the Concert Choir Graduation Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 26 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.
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.
Good thru May 28
CENTENNIAL BEACH. Jump into summer as Centennial Beach, 500 W. Jackson Ave., opens for the 2016 season at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 28. For more information, visit www.centennialbeach.org.
Good thru May 28
WOUNDED WARRIOR 5K. Honor wounded warriors of the past, present and future with Operation Welcome You Home at the 5th Annual Wounded Warrior 5K on Saturday, May 28 at Plainfield North High School, 12005 South 248th St. in Plainfield. The event begins at 8 a.m. For more information, visit www.welcomeyouhome.org.
Good thru May 30
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE. The annual Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 and American Legion Post #43 Memorial Day Parade will kick-off at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 30 in downtown Naperville. Please note that no parking is allowed in the Centennial Beach parking lot, behind the Judd Kendall VFW at 908 W. Jackson or along Jackson Avenue west of Mill Street from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 30. For more information and a parade route map, visit www.naperville.il.us/memorialdayparade.aspx.
Good thru May 30
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE IN CENTRAL PARK. Following the Naperville Memorial Day Parade, a 30-minute observance begins at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, May 30 at the Naperville Community Concert Center in Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave. The ceremony welcomes all ages to commemorate the holiday with remembrances of sacrifice by honored veterans and patriotic music performed by the Naperville Municipal Band. The keynote speaker will be Regan Macwan, a ninth-grade homeschool student from Naperville who placed third in the nation in the 2016 American Legion Oratorical Contest.
Good thru June 1
NOURISH THROUGH THE SEASONS. Discover how to nourish your body and mind in rhythm with the season’s cycles from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1 at The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Road. Practice yoga postures, breathing, meditation and sample food. For more information, visit www.theresiliencyinstitute.net/events/921/nourish-through-the-seasons.
Starts June 3, Good thru June 19
MONTY PYTHON’S “SPAMALOT.” BrightSide Theatre presents the finale to its fifth anniversary season with the outrageous musical comedy “Spamalot,” running from June 3 to 19 in the Meiley-Swallow Hall theatre, 31 S. Ellsworth St. For show times and ticket sales, visit www.brightsidetheatre.com or call (630) 447-8497.
Good thru June 4
USED BOOK DONATION DRIVE. Donate hardcover/paperback books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl to the annual AAUW Naperville Area Used Book Donation Drive on Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at the District 203 Administration Building, 203 W. Hillside Road. Unloading assistance and tax receipts will be provided. For more information, visit http://naperville-il.aauw.net.
Starts June 4, Good thru June 5
BROOKS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT. Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary tournament experience? Register with a partner for this year’s Brooks Team Championship. This is a 36-hole format with 18-holes played at Springbrook and 18 at Naperbrook Golf Course. For an added twist, each of the nine holes are being played differently. Entry deadline is May 29. To learn more and register, visit www.golfnaperville.org.
Good thru June 4
BARN FAREWELL CELEBRATION. As activities at the Barn Recreation Center wind down for its last season, the Naperville Park District invites the community to celebrate the facility’s unique history at the Barn Farewell Event from 4 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 4 at 421 W. Martin Ave. Enjoy food, beverages, inflatables for kids, raffles, photographs, memorabilia and more. For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru June 4
G.L.O.W. 5K. The 15th annual Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fun Run will take place on Saturday, June 4 at 8:15 p.m. This 5K family run/walk, which begins at the 5th Avenue Station, 200 5th Ave., supports enriched literacy opportunities for learners within the Naperville community. For more information, visit www.nicaricoliteracyfund.org/glow/details.cfm.
Good thru June 5
BOY SCOUT TROOP 507 ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Bring family and friends to enjoy an authentic Pancake Breakfast, including all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, fruit, beverages and more from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, June 5 at St. Margaret Mary Parish, 1450 Green Trails Drive. Tickets are available at the event for $5 per person or $15 for family. For more information, visit www.bsa507.org.
Good thru June 5
CROHN’S & COLITIS TAKE STEPS WALK. The Crohn’s and Colitis Take Steps Walk will be held on Saturday, June 5 at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, 455 S. Brainard St. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with the walk beginning at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.ccfa.org/get-involved/take-steps.html.
Good thru June 5
FRONTIER KITE FLY FESTIVAL. Enjoy gigantic kits, exciting demonstrations, stunts and hands-on activities at this free event for the whole family taking place on Sunday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Frontier Park, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru June 6
CHARI-TEE TIME GOLF OUTING. Naperville Professional Firefighters for a Cause invites the community to the seventh annual Chari-Tee Time Golf Outing benefitting Naperville Responds For Our Veterans beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 6 at Seven Bridges Golf Club, 1 Mulligan Drive. For more information, contact Jim Kubinski at napergolf@iaff4302.org or visit www.npffc.org/events/chari-tee-time-golf-outing.
Good thru June 6
NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT SUMMER CAMPS. No matter what your kids love to do, the Naperville Park District has summer camps that are sure to keep them having fun. Choose from a variety of day camps, early childhood camps, nature camps, culinary camps, science and technology camps, fitness and wellness camps, athletic camps and golf camps for kids ages 2.5 to 17. Visit www.napervilleparks.org or call (630) 848-5000 to register.
Starts June 6, Good thru July 29
LATEX PAINT RECYCLING PROGRAM. Drop off unwanted latex paint at the Woodridge Greene Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility, 7900 S. Route 53, Woodridge, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekdays between June 6 and July 29 and during the same time on Saturdays, June 18, 25, July 9, 16 and 23. Paint will be filtered, re-blended and distributed for free during the same hours of collection beginning Monday, June 13. For more information, contact the DuPage County Public Works Department at (630) 985-7400.
Starts June 7, Good thru August 23
MILLENNIUM CARILLON SUMMER RECITAL SERIES. Talented carillonneurs from across the country and all over the world delight concert goers with an evening of music. Free performances are held rain or shine (unless there is lightning) each Tuesday from June 7 through August 23 starting at 7 p.m. near Rotary Hill. Picnicking on the lawns surrounding the tower is welcome. Post recital Moonlight Carillon Tours are available for $3 per person from 8 to 9 p.m.
Good thru June 8
PLAYSCAPE READERS. Youngsters ages 2 through 7 can find a seat on the quilt for an engaging story time featuring changing seasonal themes at 11 a.m. (ages 2 to 5) and 1 p.m. (ages 5 to 7) on Wednesday, June 8 at the Harvard Early Learning Playscape at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. This event is free with paid admission to the Settlement. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.org.
Starts June 8, Good thru September 21
FARMERS MARKET AT ST. JOHN’S. This market features a wide variety of seasonally fresh vegetables and fruits as well as micro greens, meats, eggs, cheese, breads and baked goods and much more from local vendors. The market runs from 3 to 7 p.m. each Wednesday from June 8 through September 21 in the St. John’s Episcopal Church parking lot, 750 Aurora Ave. For more information, email farmersmarketatstjohns@gmail.com or visit www.stjohns-episcopal.com.
Good thru June 11
GILDAN ESPRIT DE SHE NAPERVILLE TRIATHLON EXPO. Registration and expo for the Gildan Esprit de She Naperville Triathlon will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. The historic buildings will be open for touring, and admission to the museum is free. For race information, visit www.espritdeshe.com.
Good thru June 12
GILDAN ESPRIT DE SHE NAPERVILLE TRIATHLON. This annual triathlon for females features a 0.5-mile swim, 13.3-mile bike and 3.1 mile run. The race starts at 7 a.m. on Sunday, June 12 at Centennial Beach, 500 W. Jackson Ave., with the bike and run taking place on area roadways. For more information, visit www.espritdeshe.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.
Ongoing 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
New thru June 1
LIBRARY LOAN POLICY. As of May 1, Naperville Public Library materials can be renewed 10 times before they must be returned.
New thru June 1
NAPERVILLE NOW. Sign up today to receive NCTV17’s new 2-3 minute daily news and sports video update delivered right to your email inbox Monday – Friday. Subscribe to “Naperville Now” by visiting http://eepurl.com/bBHy4f.
Starts June 5, New thru August 28
SUNDAY SUMMER HOURS. Summer hours will be in effect for all three Naperville Public Library buildings, which will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. every Sunday from June 5 through August 28. Regular hours will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
Good thru May 30
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED. The Naperville Municipal Center and all other non-emergency City offices and buildings are closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 30.
Good thru May 31
PARK DISTRICT FACILITY CLOSURES. The Park District Administration Building, 320 W. Jackson Ave., will be closed from Saturday, May 28 to Monday, May 30 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Knoch Knolls Nature Center will also be closed Monday, May 30. The Rubin Community Center and 95th Street Center will remain open those days for programs only.
Good thru June 1
LIBRARY INTRODUCES HOOPLA. Naperville Public Library now offers a new service to library cardholders. Bringing library customers thousands of movies, full music albums, audiobooks and more entertainment, hoopla is an instant digital streaming or download service. From Hollywood blockbusters to best-selling artists and authors – not just the hits, but the niche as well – users will discover hoopla provides the freedom to experience, explore and enjoy what they want, when they want and where they want. 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.
Planning and Zoning Commission: Wednesday, May 18, 7 p.m., Council Chambers
Public Utilities Advisory Board: Thursday, May 19, 5 p.m., NEU Meeting Room
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners: Tuesday, May 24, 4 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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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. Also find the latest schedule of golf outings that swing into action in May.
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