Above / Seasoned Emcee Steve Hyett again will add his wit and wisdom to the commentary in between junior high school band performances during the 64th Annual Pancake Festival, a continuing role that won Hyett the 2018 Golden Pancake Award from the Naperville Kiwanis Club.
Begin at Kiwanis Club Pancake Festival 7AM at NCHS
The Kiwanis Club, in partnership with Loaves & Fishes Community Services, presents the 64th Pancake Festival fundraiser and food drive from 7AM to noon, Sat., March 16, 2019, in the cafeteria at Naperville Central High School, Aurora Avenue at West Street, just steps from downtown Naperville.
Parking is free in the school lots with entrance to the festival from the Hillside Road side of the building.
All the green raised from flipping flapjacks will benefit 25-plus local charities and Loaves & Fishes.
Advance tickets are $8 (preschool children are free) at www.bit.ly/kiwanispancake and Casey’s Foods and Oswald’s Pharmacy in Naperville Plaza. Tickets at the door are $10.
Next up! Be ready for Rotary Sunrise St. Paddy’s Day 5K at 8AM
Registration is underway for Naperville Sunrise Rotary St. Paddy’s Day 5K that begins at 8AM behind Green Man pace setter on Sat., March 16.
Held in cooperation with the West Suburban Irish, the St. Paddy’s Day 5K is held immediately prior to the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The race is one of the largest 5K’s in the area, and the first major race of the running season. Gerald Subaru will again be the title sponsor of the race.
Proceeds from the ninth annual event will benefit two local organizations dedicated to youth and young adults. The run will support KidsMatter’s efforts to help young people mitigate stress that can lead to depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol use and suicide. In addition, funds will help provide high school mentors to middle-schoolers at the Alive Center.
Registration fee for an adult is $40. From March 3, 2019, through race day, the registration fee for an adult is $45. Child registration remains unchanged at $25 (ages 14 & under).
For information, online registration and packet pickup details, visit www.StPaddysDay5K.org.
West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Parade is set to begin at 10AM
Thousands of spectators are expected to line the parade route when the West Suburban Irish host the 26th St. Patrick’s Parade in downtown Naperville. This year’s Grand Marshal is Christine Daly Jeffries, President of the Naperville Development Partnership.
According to former WSI Parade Director Chuck Corrigan, 106 entries led by the Honor Guard will follow Mill Street south to Jefferson Avenue, Jefferson east to Main Street, and Main Street south to Water Street where the parade ends.
Editor’s Note! At 6:30PM Wed., March 13, the West Suburban Irish will host an Irish Mass at St. Raphael Catholic Church, located at 1215 Modaff Road. The mass will be followed by a soda bread reception from 8PM to 9PM. The public is welcome.
American Legion St. Patrick’s Social at 5:45PM
The Naperville American Legion Post 43 will host its annual St. Patrick’s Social and Corned Beef Dinner on Sat., March 16, 2019, at the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873. The social hour begins at 5:45PM. The McNulty Irish Dancers will entertain from 6:30 to 7PM with a Kendall Cooks dinner to follow. The cost of the dinner is $14 per person, $7 for children 7-14, and children 6 and under are free.
Reserve a seat by Wed., March 13, at (630) 803-2251 or email jenniferbslown@gmail.com.
For more info about programs, events, services and future socials provided by the American Legion Post 43, visit www.naperlegion.org.
Still need to put on the green?
Stop by Oswald’s Pharmacy in Naperville Plaza where spring has sprung with everything green needed to help celebrate St. Patrick’s big day on Sun., March 17. Stop by for novelties, greeting cards, party supplies and more.
Have you ordered Casey’s Corned Beef?
As is tradition, the butchers at Casey’s Foods are taking orders for Casey’s own special recipe of marinaded corned beef. It’s a PN family favorite. Check out the Gourmet Deli for other sides. And visit the produce department for cabbage and red potatoes, too. Carrots and brussel sprouts also are good complements for Casey’s corned beef.
There was an old man named Michael Finnegan
And if you’re in the mood on Sunday to begin again like Michael Finnegan who grew whiskers on his chin-again, festivities continue on St. Patrick’s Day at Quigley’s Irish Pub, located at 43 E. Jefferson Avenue.
