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Things to do around Naperville: January 25-27

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Friday

6th Annual Naperville Restaurant Week

Starting January 20 and running through February 3, the Naperville Restaurant Week will showcase many restaurants throughout town. From fast casual to fancy dining, each venue will provide either a prix fixe menu at an appetizing price, or discounts on featured menu choices. For a list of participating restaurants, visit dinenaperville.com/participating-restaurants. Also think dinner in downtown Naperville and the show at one of the venues at North Central College such as Wentz Concert Hall.

North Central College presents student directed and written Logan’s Comedy – 7:30PM | $2-$5
Meiley-Swallow Hall –  31 S. Ellsworth St. Naperville, IL 60540
North Central College presents student directed and written “Logan’s Comedy” at 7:30PM Jan. 24-26 and 2PM Jan. 27 in the theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St. Logan is a mildly successful self-proclaimed “professional” comedian whose life is turned on its head after a death in the family. Tickets are $5/adults and $2/students and seniors; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

The Laramie Project – 7PM | $5-$10. $5 for students & seniors, $10 for adults
Naperville North Performing Arts Center – 899 N. Mill St. Naperville, IL 60563
Naperville North Theatre Department presents The Laramie Project, a moving portrait of an unbelievable crime. Three shows will be performed, January 25 and 26 at 7PM and January 27 at 2PM. This show is rated PG13 for strong language and mature themes. Tickets are available at www.nnhsarts.com. $5 for students and seniors and $10 for adults.

Register Today for Chocolate Walk on Feb. 7, 2019 – Around the Clock | $30
Downtown Naperville – Starts at MidiCi Pizza, 135 Water Street, Suite 101 Naperville, IL 60540
In partnership with the Downtown Naperville Alliance, 360 Youth Services will host the 4th Annual Downtown Naperville- Chocolate Walk from noon to 5PM on Sat., Feb. 7, a fun way to raise funds for a worthy cause. Each participant will receive a chocolate tin for gathering all your chocolate treats and a map touring 24 Downtown Naperville Shops. Order tickets today ($30 per person) to satisfy your sweet tooth on Feb. 7! 

Winter Bargains! Winter Sales! Winter Deals! Find them all during a hot time in the (c)old town!

Ice is frozen at the skating rinks in Centennial Park along the Riverwalk for hockey and free skating. And just steps toward Moser Tower, Rotary Hill is bustling with sledders. Click the link below for a list of places to enjoy winter fun at local parks. (PN File Photo)

It’s bitter cold outside, but folks still enjoy skating & sledding locally in the deep freeze. Bundle up! 

Saturday

Casey’s Foods Saturday Specials – 8AM | $ per pound
Casey’s Foods in Naperville Plaza – Gartner at Washington Naperville, IL 60540
This week’s Saturday special from Casey’s butcher include Casey’s (All) Stuffed Chicken Breasts only $5.98/lb.
​Also find Casey’s Broccoli Craisin Salad only $4.29/lb. in the Gourmet Deli. This Saturday from 8AM-7PM only while supplies last. (Casey’s Foods is just around the bend from Oswald’s Pharmacy in Naperville Plaza where tickets to the Kiwanis Annual Pancake Festival set for March 16 at NCHS will be on sale at both locations.)

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? Are you looking to make a career change? Looking to expand your professional network? If so, join the Community Career Center (CCC) on Wednesday or Saturday morning at 9:00am to learn about the services and resources available including one-on-one appointments with human resource and business professionals covering career exploration, job search strategy, networking, resume review, interviewing, and LinkedIn. In addition, the CCC offers job search and career related workshops, networking and accountability groups, use of workstations and support from the staff. No need to RSVP.

‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ opens at DuPage Children’s Museum – 9AM  | $12
DuPage Children’s Museum – 130 N. Washington Naperville, IL 60540
DuPage Children’s Museum is proud to be the Chicagoland presenter of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit through May 12, 2019. This new exhibit that opened last week brings to life the themes presented in the award-winning PBS Kids television series created by The Fred Rogers Company that follows the adventures of 4-year-old Daniel Tiger and his friends. Keep warm inside on Sunday, 9AM to 5PM, too!

Live Music at Quigley’s – 8:30PM
Quigley’s Irish Pub – 43 E. Jefferson Naperville, IL 60540
Visit Quigley’s for live music most Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Just Nikki will perform beginning at 8:30PM. For more info, visit www.quigleysirishpub.com.

Sunday

Kindergarten Open House – 9:45AM | Free
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School – 201 East Franklin Avenue Naperville, IL 60540
Come Learn, Pray and Play with us! Kindergarten Open House Events You and your preschooler are invited to attend a Kindergarten Open House event. These one-hour programs are scheduled in the Kindergarten classrooms. Any parent who will have a child entering kindergarten in the next year or 2 to is encouraged to attend. Attendees will meet administrators, teachers, and current parents. Prior to a tour, you will hear an overview of the kindergarten year and have an opportunity to have your questions answered. Please plan to come to one of these informative presentations to learn about the many advantages of a Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School education. Kindly RSVP to Meg Olsen, Director of Marketing and Enrollment, at molsen@sspeterandpaulschool.com.

The Laramie Project – 2PM | $5-$10. $5 for students & seniors, $10 for adults
Naperville North Performing Arts Center – 899 N. Mill St. Naperville, IL 60563
Naperville North Theatre Department presents The Laramie Project, a moving portrait of an unbelievable crime. Final performance this weekend is rated PG13 for strong language and mature themes. Tickets are available at www.nnhsarts.com. $5 for students and seniors and $10 for adults.

North Central College presents student directed and written Logan’s Comedy – 2PM | $2-$5
Meiley-Swallow Hall –  31 S. Ellsworth St. Naperville, IL 60540
North Central College presents student directed and written “Logan’s Comedy” at 2PM Jan. 27 in the theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St. Logan is a mildly successful self-proclaimed “professional” comedian whose life is turned on its head after a death in the family. Tickets are $5/adults and $2/students and seniors; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Winter Advisory from the City of Naperville during bitter cold forecast this next week…

Click Here to link to Meet & Greet the Candidate Events as campaign season heats up! Be prepared to vote in the 2019 Consolidated Election on Tues., April 2.

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