Ongoing work along Ogden Ave. will close Wisconsin Street
In conjunction with the work being done to replace an aging water main on the south side of Ogden Avenue that began in July, Wisconsin Street will be closed to all traffic the first week of October.
During the closure, Wisconsin Street will be inaccessible to and from Ogden Ave. Residents should use Plank Rd. as the alternate route. Motorists are urged to use caution and allow additional time when traveling in this area.
Upon completion of the closure, access to and from Ogden Ave. via Wisconsin St. should be open for the remainder of construction. The two eastbound lanes between Columbia and Wisconsin streets will continue to be narrowed to one lane on weekdays from 9AM to 3PM, unless otherwise noted.
Pending weather or unforeseen circumstances, the Ogden Ave. construction project should be completed by the end of October.
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.
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., Oct. 11, 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.
New family fun ‘Festiville’ will be held at Top Golf Naperville
The Rotary Club of Naperville is taking a swing at a new signature fundraising event, Festiville, from 1 to 5PM on Sun., Oct. 16, at Top Golf Naperville.
Festiville promises to be fun for the whole family, a time to enjoy all three levels at Top Golf, a VIP area, food and beverages, live music, golf tournament with prizes, bags tournament, craft beer tasting, family area with games and activities.
All net proceeds will benefit local charities supporting youths and families in the Naperville area, including: Loaves & Fishes CARES, 360 Youth Services, Samaritan Interfaith Counseling and The Rotary Club of Naperville Charities.
Festiville replaces The Rotary Club of Naperville’s “Soups ON!” event that ran successfully for eight years.
According to John Norman, this year’s Festiville chair, “The event will be a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon with your family enjoying great food, music, golf and family games while giving back to the community.”
Tickets are available at the Festiville website, www.rotaryfestiville.com.
General Admission tickets include food and beverage, access to open golf bays and a family area including games. Kid tickets include all day food and snacks and access to kids golf bays and a kids game area, with fun activities for all ages.
VIP tickets include all day food, beer and wine, access to the VIP lounge area and VIP golf bays. Live music will be complemented by a craft beer tasting and raffle drawings throughout the day. A golf tournament will be held for individuals and teams competing for an array of prizes.
Top Golf is Naperville’s newest entertainment complex. Experienced golfer or not, everyone can have fun using the microchipped balls to participate in a variety of fast paced games, all in a comfortable, climate controlled environment. In addition, 274 monitors provide options to watch the Bears and other sporting events while at Top Golf.
The Rotary Club of Naperville is seeking individuals and corporate sponsors that share in their mission. Event sponsorships and tickets are available at www.rotaryfestiville.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.
