Ready? Put finding a ‘Riverwalk Duck’ impersonating Waldo at Busey Bank on your things-to-do list.
Stop by Busey Bank in Naperville Plaza to take a quack at finding the spectacled wonder from now through July 31. Discover the independent bank and its just ducky relationship with the 2018 Riverwalk Duck Race slated for Aug. 15. Cheers to Independence Day, too!
Friday
Trolley Tours of Naperville – 10:15 and 11AM | $8-16
Trolley Stop on Jackson Ave. at Eagle Street Naperville, IL 60540
Learn about old Naperville, and see the new Naperville. This one-hour Historic Tour of Naperville blends the past with the present, highlight’s Naperville’s growth, and includes some fun stories. Meet at the ‘Trolley Stop’ on Jackson Ave. at Eagle Street by 10:50AM. $16 per person, all ages. There is also a Children’s 30-minute Trolley ride at 10:15AM for $8. Trolley is fully enclosed and will run rain or shine, no refunds. DING! DING! Info and tickets at www.napervilletrolley.com.
Emergency Appeal for Blood Donors – 11:30AM | Thanks for the donation!
Heartland Blood Center – 1297 S Naper Blvd. in Market Meadows Shopping Naperville, IL 60540
Heartland Blood Centers (HBC), part of Versiti, is reaching out to the community with an emergency appeal for blood donors. Due to lower than normal donations at the start of the summer season, donations are at a critically low level heading into the Fourth of July holiday. HBC is calling on hero blood donors to donate today and help patients in need. To set up an appointment, call (630) 428-3632.
Saturday
Orientation To The Community Career Center – 9AM | Free
Community Career Center – 1815 W. Diehl Rd., Suite 900 Naperville, IL 60563
Are you in a job search? Learn about the services and resources available to job seekers at the Community Career Center including one-on-one appointments with volunteer career coaches covering career exploration, job search strategy, networking, resume review, interviewing, and LinkedIn. In addition, the CCC offers job search related workshops, networking and accountability groups, use of workstations and support from the staff and career coaches. Membership is nominal for a one-year period. Free to all job seekers / No need to RSVP.
Casey’s Fires Up the Grill – 11AM | Price varies with purchase.
Casey’s Foods – 124 W. Gartner Rd. Naperville, IL 60540
Caseys Foods located at Naperville Plaza will be firing up its grill every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM to 2PM through October, weather permitting. Choose from a variety of options, including burgers, brats, tacos or the weekly special. It’s great food, at a good price, in a fun atmosphere. Saturday specials, too, from the Butcher Counter to the Gourmet Deli…Casey’s Chicken Kabobs only $7.98/lb. and Casey’s Cauliflower Mashed only $4.99/lb., a healthy alternative to mashed potatoes * while supply lasts.
Local ponds welcome families & friends to ‘Go fish!’ – All Day-Any Day | Patience
Riverwalk, Lake Osborne, May Watts Pond, Whalan Lake, Etc., Naperville, IL 60540, 60564, 60563
Find plenty of spots for recreational “catch and release” fishing throughout Naperville. Check out this link featuring photos of local anglers and locations where the fish are usually biting.
Sunday
Chicago Marriott Naperville – 1801 Naper Boulevard Naperville, IL 60563
Treat yourself at the Annual Pampering Parade. Visit the Pampering Parade for all kinds of pampering services and products. Expert pampering vendors will be selling all sorts of goodies. First 50 guests receive a gift bag. $5 entry fee. Purchase tickets at www.induoevents.com/events.
St. John United Church of Christ – 1190 Olesen Drive Naperville, IL 60540
Church services in the German language will be held at St. John United Church of Christ at 11:30AM on Sunday, July 1. The service will be led by Pastor Dr. Egon Gerdes, and all are welcome to attend. St. John UCC is located at 1190 Olesen Drive in Naperville. Church services in German are held on the first Sunday of every month and will continue on August 5 and September 2. For more information, call (630) 355-5208.
It’s Summertime! Enjoy the sights & seasonal changes along the Riverwalk with carillon concerts at 7PM on Tuesdays at Rotary Hill.
Consider ‘save the dates’ today for future events
Keep Moving to help keep local charities running! Register now for the first running event of the season at PN’s Runs, Walks and Bike Rides that will keep you outdoors for more than a good cause.
On the navigation bar atop this page, “Events” offers a pull down option where you’ll find calendars specific to Charity Golf, 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.
Venture over to Central Park with friends and a picnic for Naperville Municipal Band Concerts at 7:30PM on Thursdays in Central Park.
Note! Thursday, June 28, is the band’s engaging annual performance of the “1812 Overture,” complete with cannons and bells! It’a always a blast from the past to celebrate Independence Day!
2018 General Election is November 6. Thanks for being informed!
Check out the Naperville Voters Guide for results of the recent Primary Election and a listing of hopefuls that advanced to run in the Illinois General Election to serve Naperville in DuPage County, Will County, Springfield and Washington, D.C. Thanks to the candidates that have been running races focused on innovative ideas and solutions for this beautiful Midwestern state.
Year-round Gift Ideas/Reserve ‘Gala’ Tickets!
Think dinner and the show and combine a gift certificate/card to a restaurant and theater tickets to performances on stage at North Central College. Perhaps give memberships to places such as Naper Settlement, DuPage Children’s Museum or Naperville Art League. Or provide a gift of music lessons with one of the teachers available at Ellman’s Music Center.
Whether graduations, Father’s Day or any merry old reason, it’s always the season to give DNA gift cards or to create a new experience in 2018. Downtown Naperville Gift Cards make great gifts for any special occasion. With a Downtown Naperville gift card, the recipient can find a new outfit, indulge in a relaxing spa treatment, take a fitness class, pick up a pair of new running shoes, discover a great new book or enjoy a wonderful meal. There are so many choices and possibilities.
Downtown Naperville gift cards may be purchased in person at the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (ask for a gift box and bow) or Pinot’s Palette. You may also order via phone by calling (630) 355-4141 or ordering online. Call the 1-800 balance number on the back of your gift card or visit the Check My Balance web page to check a gift card balance.
Greetings & cheers from Naperville Plaza & Cress Creek Shopping Center
And if you need greeting cards for those special gift certificates, birthday gifts and other seasonal gifts, find huge assortments for all occasions at Oswald’s Pharmacy in Naperville Plaza and The Boxes, Etc., in Cress Creek Shopping Center.
Dine Around Naperville! Celebrate local hospitality…
From Catch 35 toMeson Sabika, discover more than 260 delicious places to dine in or out at www.dinenaperville.com.
Note that more than 40 of the eateries are located throughout downtown Naperville where there are plenty of shopping opportunities in between meals right down the block from the Riverwalk in spring bloom!
Cheers to the local business experience! Celebrate safely.
Quigley’s Gift Cards are a great way to thank everyone! Stop on in and grab one today! Then remember daily specials such as Build-Your-Own-Angus-Burger every Monday evening.
Start with breakfast from 10AM to Noon at Quigley’s Irish Pub on Saturdays and Sundays.
Breakfast, brunch and lunch are served at many other dining locations throughout downtown Naperville, too.
And on that note, thanks for supporting live music such as the sounds of sessions (the third Wednesday of the month) and bands at Quigley’s Irish Pub (Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays) or local bands at Club Mamalu’s on the first Friday of the month with OMT lite and friends. No cover.
And ICYMI, there’s always more latest news…
Look forward with photo-enhanced stories every day on PN’s 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.
PN’s Event Calendar features Things to Do, too! Plus… Event planners can post events.
Help prevent crime! Lock it or lose it! If you see something suspicious, say something. Keeping our community safe is everyone’s responsibility.
Thanks for reading… and for shopping locally!
As always, thanks for visiting this website and reading PN. Thanks, too, for supporting the local business community whenever possible. Put your money where your heart is, right here in your hometown.
Get to know your local independent businesses, too, the group that meets at Kreger’s Brat & Sausage Haus at 6PM on the first Monday of the most months. Member businesses display a bright red sign that promotes independence such as the one on the front door at Kreger’s.
Please note… On July 9, an irregular “second Monday meeting” is scheduled due to Independence Day. The program will feature a presentation by Terry Quain, Co-leader, Greater Naperville Area Chapter, regarding developments with Citizens’ Climate Lobby.
Also note that coming soon, all during July, families can play “Find Waldo” and kids can win prizes by keeping track on a “Bingo Card” where they catch Waldo hiding through Naperville’s independent business community. Watch for a new set of local participants with individual ideas and new rules coming soon. For starters, Bingo Cards will be available at Anderson’s Bookshop beginning July 1, 2018.
And in the words of Dan Casey, owner of Casey’s Foods, “Support your local businesses and you’ll always live a nice community.”
