Above / This Riverwalk covered bridge crosses the DuPage River to connect Centennial Beach at Centennial Park and the 72-bell Millennium Carillon in the Moser Tower at Rotary Hill.
Discover many markers, sights and sounds that commemorate Naperville’s history since 1831 all along the 35-year-old Riverwalk.
What a gorgeous Saturday for a refreshing autumn walk, just steps from all the shopping, dining and “gift-certificate” purchasing opportunities in downtown Naperville. Just listen!
Let freedom ring!
Congratulations to Kennedy Junior High School! The walls are now graced with the Freedom Shrine, a historical tribute to freedom presented by the Exchange Club of Naperville early on Friday, Nov. 11, during an all-school assembly.
Members of the Exchange Club of Naperville Americanism Committee joined local veterans, Lisle Mayor Joseph Broda, school officials and students to dedicate a Freedom Shrine at Kennedy Junior High School in School District 203 on Veterans Day.
PHOTO GALLERY / Â Click any photo to enlarge. Photos by James Hoch Photography.
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“We had a very nice Freedom Shrine Dedication on Veterans Day at Kennedy Junior High School,” said photographer Jim Hoch. Â “The kids were fantastic, and it was nice to be linked in with their Veterans Day Program at the school.”
Thanks again to all Veterans who contribute to protect our freedoms and our safety every day.
Saturday
Weed Ladies Winter Show – 10AM | Free
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
The Weed Ladies winter sale features holiday-themed floral arrangements and accessories. Continues thru Sunday. napersettlement.org.
Casey’s for HOKA Turkeys – 8AM-7PM | Price varies with purchase.
Casey’s Foods – 124 W. Gartner Rd. Naperville, IL 60540
Order Thanksgiving turkey now in the fresh meat department where you’ll also find pork tenderloin for $4.98/lb. Also find plenty of seasonal favorites in the produce department and Casey’s delicious chicken salad in the deli on special, too. Plus, Casey’s is just around the bend from Oswald’s, a seasonal supply stop for all your Thanksgiving and holiday cards and candies. Both Casey’s and Oswald’s are open Sunday.
“Disney’s Beauty & the Beast” – 8PM | $20-$27
Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall – 31 S. Ellsworth Naperville, IL 60540
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast November 11-27 2016 (Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM/Sundays at 3PM) Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College music by Alan Menken lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. Adults $27 | Students and Seniors (62+) $24 | Groups of 10 or more $20. The classic Disney hit Broadway musical Beauty and the Beast, based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film and dating back to a late 18th-century classic French fairy tale, tells the story of Belle, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who feels out of place in her provincial French village. When her father is imprisoned in a mysterious castle, Belles attempt to rescue him leads to her capture by the Beast. The only way for the Beast to become human once again is if he learns to love and be loved in return. The Beasts enchanted household populated by such beloved characters as Mrs. Potts, Lumiere, Cogsworth, and Chip watch anxiously as Belle and the Beast grow to understand and befriend one another. Their feelings grow ever deeper as the petals of the enchanted rose continue to fall will they confess their love for one another before it is too late? Experience the romance and enchantment of this classic musical love story that has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. brightsidetheatre.com.
FunMatters, Too! – 7-11PM | $125
Chicago Marriott Naperville –  1801 N Naper Blvd Naperville, IL 60563 – 16 W Chicago Ave Naperville, IL 60540
FunMatters, Too, a KidsMatter Signature Event with cocktails, a silent auction, a wine pull, and a 50/50 raffle and best of all – Dario Radio Dueling Pianos with special guest emcee Ray McGury! FunMattersToo! is hosted by the Naperville Chamber Team B2B and KidsMatter. It promises to be a rocking good time!
Just Coyotes – 8PM | $6
Frankie’s Blue Room – 16 W Chicago Ave Naperville, IL 60540
Just Coyotes are a Chicago-based alternative country band. An amalgam of roots music in traditions that make up the American musical ethos. Our sound is merged from folk, country & rhythm and blues. Just Coyotes style developed in 2011 as a reaction to the highly polished sound that defined the mainstream music of that genre. As a band, they were not interested in the current commercial format of country music, so they crafted their sound in a traditional ‘Americana’ style. Just Coyote’s music incorporates elements of various American roots music styles, including country, roots-rock, folk, bluegrass, R&B and blues, resulting in a distinctive roots-oriented sound that lives in a world apart from the pure forms of the genres.
Sunday
Free Views Of Extra-Super Moon, Last Chance Until 2034 – 6PM | Free
Naperville Riverwalk – 200 West Jackson Avenue Naperville, IL 60540
View the ‘Extra Super Moon’ with members of the Naperville Astronomical Association on Sunday, November 13. A ‘Super Moon’ is when a full moon is close to the Earth in its orbit and is at least 14 percent larger than normal. This Extra-Super Moon will be the closest to the Earth (and hence the largest) since 1948 and won’t be this large again until 2034, so don’t miss it! Visit the Naperville Riverwalk for views through our telescopes and binoculars. See if you can tell the Moon is larger than normal. naperastro.org.
And there’s more…
Did you miss the local results of the 2016 campaign season? Check out who will be representing Naperville in DuPage and Will counties, Springfield and Washington at PN’s Election Guide, prepared since September to get the vote out on November 8, 2016.
Next week Little Friends will launch its Giving Tree program on Wed., Nov. 16. Help toast the kick off with a good tip and spread the word.
Look forward with photo-enhanced stories every day on the Latest News. In addition to events and other happenings, find public meeting notices scheduled at the Naperville Municipal Center.
Check out PN’s Events Calendar for other events as well as to help plan next week and upcoming weekends.
On the navigation bar atop the Events Calendar, find calendars specific to Runs & Walks, Charity Golf (This page soon will be updated for 2017), Festivals & Traditions over the course of the year as well as this month’s Book Events hosted by Anderson’s, North Central College Performing Arts and happenings at Naper Settlement.
