Above / Founded in 1987 in Minnesota, Feed My Starving Children locally is a an informal coalition of Naperville area churches, congregations, and civic organizations that make up a nonprofit organization that coordinates packing and distributing food to people in developing nations. This Saturday and Sunday, volunteer families and individuals can help pack food at North Central College for the organization that has served 70,000 nations.
Friday
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. The Messengers will perform beginning at 8:30PM. For more info, visit www.quigleysirishpub.com.
Tickets for Flo Rida’s Independence Day Ribfest 2019 performance go on sale at 10AM Fri., Feb. 15, via ribfest.net.
Valentine’s Specials Continue at Catch 35 – 11:30AM
Catch 35 – 35 S. Washington in downtown Naperville, IL 60540
Catch 35 will be offering Valentine’s Day Specials through Sat., Feb. 16, along with an array of a la carte seafood menu items. Catch 35 offers a fresh daily assortment of fresh fish from salmon and scallops to lobster and sea bass. Book now! Check out the specials at http://www.catch35.com/valentines-day-specials-2019/. An extensive wine list and by-the-glass program are also available. For reservations call (630) 717-3500 or visit www.catch35.com. NOTE! Also coming down the pike at Catch 35 is Yellowfin Tuna Week from Feb. 25 to March 3, 2019. Specially-priced new and classic Yellowfin tuna dishes will be available for a limited time.
Saturday
Casey’s Saturday Specials – 8AM
Casey’s Foods in Naperville Plaza – Washington at Gartner Naperville, IL 60540
Every Saturday find specials and, of course, much more at Casey’s Foods. This week stop by the butcher counter for Casey’s Beef Stew Meat only $4.98/lb. and Casey’s Buttered Mashed Potatoes only $3.99/lb. This Saturday from 8AM- 7PM Only * While Supplies Last! * It’s never too early to place an order at the butcher counter for Casey’s Special Corned Beef that’ll be ready for St. Patrick’s Day.
Kokedama Workshop – 11AM | $30
The Growing Place – 2000 Montgomery Rd Aurora, IL 60504
Add some green to your home this winter. Kokedama (koke meaning moss and dama meaning ball) is a centuries-old Japanese garden art. These moss balls make an interesting living accent by suspending it from a string, setting it in a glass container or mounting it to a piece of wood. Call (630) 355-4000 to register.
Feed the Need – Noon | Free
Residence Hall/Recreation Center, 440 S. Brainard St. Naperville, IL 60540
North Central College will host “Feed the Need,” an annual Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event on Feb. 16-17 in the Residence Hall/Recreation Center, 440 S. Brainard St. The annual two-day event draws more than 5,000 volunteers who help pack more than a million meals to be given to children in need. For information and to sign up for a volunteer shift, visit https://www.
The Producers – 3PM and 8PM | $36-$69
Paramount Theatre – 23 E Galena Blvd Aurora, IL 60506
Under the right circumstances, a producer could make more money with a flop than he could with a hit. And so begins one of the most hilarious cons in musical theatre history. Max Bialystock used to be the king of Broadway, but after producing one too many flops, hes now just a has-been forced into seducing little old ladies for money. After an off the cuff comment from his accountant Leo Bloom, dollar signs go off over his head (as well as beautiful girls wearing nothing but pearls). With the reluctant help from Bloom, Max goes in search of the worst musical ever. Will it be a flop? It better, or they might find themselves in prison. The Producers is an uproariously funny musical with hilarious songs that will have you grinning from ear to ear throughout. Now showing Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through March 17, tickets at paramountaurora.com.
American Legion Post 43 ‘Salute to Our Youth’ – 6PM | $14 / Cash Bar
Judd Kendall VFW Post – 908 W. Jackson Ave.
The American Legion Post 43 will host its annual “Salute to Our Youth” Social and Dinner at the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873. The social hour begins at 6PM with dinner at 7PM followed by the program to recognize all local youth who participate in American Legion sponsored initiatives. Dinner costs $14 for adults, $7 for children 7-14, and children 6 and under are free. A cash bar will be open. Reserve a seat by Wed., Feb. 13, or check last-minute availability of limited seating by calling (630) 803-2251 or emailing jenniferbslown@gmail.com. Next month the social is March 16.
Sunday / Celebrate the Naperville Municipal Band!
Naperville Municipal Band Winter Concert – 3PM | Free
Wentz Concert Hall – 171 E. Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Celebrate the first 160 years of the Naperville Municipal Band! With melodies and marches to mark time since the Naperville Brass Band was established in 1859, today’s 90-member Naperville Municipal Band will perform its Winter Concert at Wentz Concert Hall on the campus of North Central College. NMB Concerts are always free to the public. In tune with the spirit of the community, the band also will put the spotlight on the needs of A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter. Click here for a wish list of pet supplies for kittens, cats and dogs that will be collected in the lobby.
Monday / Happy Presidents Day! Schools Closed.
Check out the DuPage Children’s Museum, shops & eateries and other businesses located along Washington, Jefferson, Jackson & Van Buren streets!
‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ 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 in January 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. Note to Members! Enjoy 30 minutes of member-only time every Monday while “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit” is at the Museum through May 6, 8:30AM-9AM.
School’s Out Day Camp – Invention Dimension – 9AM | $40
Naper Settlement – 523 South Webster Street Naperville, IL 60540
Advance registration is required for this program in the Lower Level Century Memorial Chapel. Campers can try out some inventions from the past: dial a rotary phone, type on an electric typewriter, listen to vinyl records, and hear stories about early TV. Learn about famous inventors’ trials and errors. Compare modern inventions with those from the 1800s in the historic buildings at Naper Settlement. For info, call (630) 420-6010.
North Central College Visit Day – 9:15AM | Free
Wentz Concert Hall – 171 E. Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
High school students and their parents or guardians are invited to attend North Central College’s Visit Day Monday, Feb. 18, in the lobby of the Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. The day begins with check-in at 9:15AM and concludes at 12:30PM with lunch at Kaufman Dining Hall. Visitors can take a walking tour and attend informative sessions on financial aid, academic highlights and student life. An optional event for high-achieving students is set for 9AM. For more information and registration, call (630) 637-5800 or visit northcentralcollege.edu/
DuPage County Health Department Public Health Centers – Closed
DuPage County Health Department Public Health Centers in Addison, Lombard, West Chicago, Westmont and Wheaton
The DuPage County Health Department’s Public Health Centers in Addison, Lombard, West Chicago, Westmont and Wheaton will be closed Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, in observance of President’s Day. The Health Department’s Crisis Hotline (630) 627-1700 will remain in operation. All offices will reopen at their regular times on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019.
Save room for Naperville restaurants all year long
With more than 300 eateries throughout Naperville at destinations north, east, west and south, one surely will whet your appetite. Find the complete listing at www.dinenaperville.com and be prepared for the 2019.
Plus, Naperville’s array of choices also create many venues for meetings, bridal and baby showers, wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations, birthday parties, neighbor get-togethers and just about whatever reason you can imagine.
Also keep in mind that even the best restaurants in Naperville offer take-out.
Right now, this week and through Election Day on April 2, local restaurants have created the place to be for many candidate “Meet & Greet” events and Election Night parties.
What’s more, the 2nd Chef Showdown hosted by Loaves & Fishes Community Services is set for 6PM to 9PM Wed., April 17, at Loaves & Fishes. This year’s cooking competition and fundraiser ($100 per person) will feature Chef Mark Grimes from Che Figata, located in CityGate Centre, and Chef Crispin Plata from Meson Sabika, located at 1025 Aurora Ave. Emcee Ray Kinney returns with the play-by-play from start to finish.
Bon appetite every day! Local dining matters!
