Casey’s Fires up the Grill
Casey’s Foods will fire up its grill from 11AM-2PM on Saturdays and Sundays, beginning a season of weekend specials on its patio near the entrance of the independently-owned super market in Naperville Plaza.
Grilling specials this first weekend include Italian sausage with peppers and onions for $5. The popular Meal Deal is $6. Picnic tables provide a place to enjoy lunch.
Throughout Casey’s Foods grilling season that sometimes extends until November, weather permitting, many folks also stop by and pick up specials to go.
For more information about Casey’s Foods, weekly specials and the best butcher counter in the area where they’ve got your number, visit www.caseysfoods.com.
‘Buy a Brick’ Campaign Continues Along the Riverwalk
During the Riverwalk 2000 fundraiser launched in 1997, the Daily Herald sponsored a “Buy a Brick” ad campaign featuring different residents holding the “Your Name Here” brick.
Today, the initiative that gives individuals the opportunity to write a message to be engraved on a brick or a granite stone continues to be a popular gift item and a way to support the Riverwalk Foundation.
Find complete details with photos about this personalized gift in a story featured at www.positivelynaperville.com. Search “Buy a Brick.”
To order a 4 x 8 brick ($150) for the Riverwalk extension or an 8 x 8 brick ($250) for Fredenhagen Park, simply send a check made payable to the Riverwalk Foundation with your 12 character per line, 3-line ($150) or 6-line message ($250) to Jan Erickson, Riverwalk Administrator, City of Naperville, TED Business Group, 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL 60540. Include your name, address, phone number, e-mail or other contact information.
Or to purchase a brick by credit card, contact Erickson at (630) 305-5984 or ericksonj@naperville.il.us.
German Language Church Service
Church services in the German language will be held at St. John United Church of Christ at 11:30AM on Sun., Sept. 4.
The service will be led by Dr. Egon Gerdes, and all are welcome to attend. St. John UCC is located at 1190 Olesen Dr. German services are held on the first Sunday of every month and will continue on Oct. 2. For more info call (630) 355-5208.
Historic walking tour will benefit Ellsworth Elementary School
Beginning at 10AM on Sun., Oct. 2, Ellsworth’s Home & School has partnered with local businesses and families to present Harvest House Walk, a walking tour of homes in the beautiful historic district of downtown Naperville.
This special self-guided walking tour will take patrons through several distinguished homes throughout the well-preserved historic district in the heart of the city.
Ticket purchases directly will benefit Ellsworth Elementary by helping the Home & School organization continue to fund and support resources for students, teachers and staff.
The public is welcome to enjoy the colorful changes in the autumn scenery while taking a stroll through the lovely homes for Ellsworth’s Harvest House Walk.
For event details and tickets, visit ellsworthsharvesthousewalk.weebly.com.
Naperville Responds to host ‘Cheers for Our Veterans’ Nov. 3
The 6th Annual Cheers for Our Veterans gala and fundraiser will take place from 5:30 to 9:30PM on Thurs., Nov. 3 at the White Eagle Golf Club.
The annual fundraiser hosted by Naperville Responds for Our Veterans raises funds to assist area veterans with home repairs and renovations – and to give thanks to all those who have served our great nation.
Tickets and sponsorship information is available by visiting www.nrfov.org.
LET’S FLING
The 51st Jaycees Last Fling will be held along Jackson Ave. from Sept. 2-5. For a complete list of events, carnival information and music, visit www.lastfling.org.
Visit Veterans! Play Bingo!
Every month from September to June on the second Tuesday, a motorcoach departs promptly at 6:15PM from the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 and American Legion Post 43, 908 W. Jackson Ave., with folks eager to spread good cheer to veterans receiving treatment at Hine VA Hospital in Maywood.
The public is welcome to help fill the motorcoach on Tues., Sept. 8, a special time when visitors play BINGO and visit with the veterans.
For more info, call organizer John Shaw at (630) 961-3479, Mike Barbour at (630) 240-1645 or Jan Barbour at (630) 247-9007.
