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Things to do this weekend, April 6-7

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Above / Seagulls in large numbers have found May Watts Park this spring. Enjoy the walk along the .89-mile trail around the fishing pond that also attracts mallard ducks, Canada geese and double-crested cormorants.

This first week in April, the peaceful art of fishing as well as bird watching also have returned to the banks of the pond in May Watts Park where waterfowl are active and noisy.

Saturday

Saturday Specials at Casey’ Foods – 8AM | $ / Pound
Naperville Plaza – Washington at Gartner 60540
Casey’s Quality Meat and Gourmet Deli! Today until 7PM. Casey’s Baby Back Ribs  only $4.98/lb. and ​Casey’s American Potato Salad  only $3.49/lb.  * While Supplies Last! *

Meet Rob Phillips at Dean’s– 10AM-4PM 
226. S. Main St.– Downtown Naperville 60540
Celebrate the new 34 Heritage SS19 Collection and the perfect fit for men. Meet Rob Phillips. 34 Heritage is a premium denim brand that has always focused on menswear, providing are excellent fit and outstanding comfort, in exceptional style. 34 Heritage offers a range of fits both modern and classic, for gentlemen of varying shapes, sizes and personal tastes. Note also, spring has arrived with fashions for men and women at Dean’s Fine Clothing, now celebrating 60 years in downtown Naperville.

March Madness Live Final Four –  5:09PM and 7:49PM / CBS
Big Ten teams continue to play throughout today and tomorrow in March Madness. The 68-team single-elimination tournament holds 67 games over 19 days, chock full of surprise, a couple overtimes and disappointment to end the season with the Final Four in Minneapolis.  Virginia vs. Auburn at 5:09PM. Michigan State vs. Texas Tech at 7:49PM. Official bracket with real time scores at www.ncaa.com/brackets/basketball-men/d1.

Lent Fish Frenzy at Catch 35 – Now every day through April 19 | $$ on Menu
Catch 35 Naperville – Washington at Van Buren in downtown Naperville, IL 60540
Fried-Grilled-Steamed specials all day, every day during Lent.  Plus, All you care to enjoy Fish Fry Every Friday at Catch 35 Naperville. View special menus prepared by Chefs Eddie Sweeney and Jesus Pasindo. http://www.catch35.com/chicago-lent-fish-frenzy-seafood-specials/ (Also! Reserve at (630) 717-3500 for Easter Brunch 2019, 10AM to 2PM Sun., April 21. Hop on over to Catch 35’s Easter Brunch filled with a variety of breakfast and lunch treats.  View Naperville Brunch Menu:  http://www.catch35.com/easter-brunch-2019/)

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…

Saturday & Sunday

Housewares Sale at Second Chance Resale Shop– 10AM-4PM | Free Admission
1512 Naper Blvd.  – Naperville 60563
The two-day Housewares Sale featuring all new merchandise will run from 10AM to 5PM on both Sat., April 6, and Sun., April 7.  Second Chance Resale-Naperville is located at 1512 N. Naper Blvd. in Tower Crossings, just north of Ogden Ave. All proceeds benefit Family Shelter Service.

Weed Ladies Spring & Summer Sale– 10AM-4PM | Free Admission
Daniels House at Naper Settlement  – 523 S. Webster Naperville 60540
The annual sale featuring beautiful silk and dried flower arrangements continues Saturday from 10AM to 4PM and Sunday from 1 to 4PM. History comes to life at Naper Settlement, Chicagoland’s outdoor history museum, located at 523 S. Webster St. in Naperville. Visit www.napersettlement.museum or call (630) 420-6010 for tickets and info.

Home & Garden Show at Player’s Sports & Events Center – 10AM-5PM | Free Admission
1740 Quincy Avenue – Naperville 60563
Find thousands of products, services and ideas to remodel, repair and prepare for the every season. Experience seminars, cooking shows and more. Giveaways, too. Come spend the day!

Sunday

Naperville Plays! Featuring Sheep Sunday – 1 to 4PM | $12/adult, $10/Senior (62+), $8/youth (4-12)
Naperville residents with proof of residency, children under 4, Naper Settlement and DuPage Children’s Museum members are free.
Naper Settlement | 523 S. Webster StreetNaperville, IL 60540
Sheepherding demonstrations by three agile Border Collies cap an afternoon of fun and educational activities themed around “On The Farm,” in partnership by the DuPage Children’s Museum, Naper Settlement, Knoch Knolls Nature Center, and the Naperville Public Library.
 
History Speaks Lecture Series – 4-5PM | Non-Members: $10/adult, $9/youth (4-12) and students Members: $8/adult, $7/ youth (4-12)
Naper Settlement | 523 S. Webster Street, Naperville, IL 60540
History Speaks Lecture Series will present Chicago’s Sweet Candy History in the Century Memorial Chapel. Brach’s caramels, Snickers and Milky Way bars, Wrigley’s gum, Cracker Jack, Baby Ruth and Butterfinger, Tootsie Rolls, and Frango Mints proved Chicago was the ideal location for candy makers. Presenter Leslie Goddard shares the history of these tasty treats telling why immigrants played a critical role in confectionery history. Discover how Baby Ruth and Milk Duds got their names, and take a fun “candy quiz.”
 
Click ‘Events’ on the navigation bar to find April calendars with listings…

Check out PN Calendar Listings for special events at North Central College, Anderson’s Bookshop and more. Thanks for supporting the arts! Think dinner and the show.

For info about local fishing, visit running commentary with photos of local anglers with “big fish” stories saved on this website.


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 breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner every day in 2019. 

Always find a warm welcome at Meson Sabika, located at 1025 Aurora Ave., where Sunday brunch is another specialty and the Pavilion of Meson Sabika is right next door. Reservations are now being accepted for Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day.

Plus, Naperville’s array of choices such as historic Meson Sabika with the Pavilion at Meson Sabika next door 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.

Sports bars and eateries with big TV screens throughout the city welcome cheers for March Madness on weekends through 8PM Mon., April 8, when Tennessee meets up with Texas Tech in the final game in Minneapolis. (April 8, 2019, is also opening day for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field when they play the first of a three-game series with Pittsburgh Pirates!)

Also keep in mind that in addition to fast food establishments, even many of the popular full-service restaurants in Naperville offer take-out. Just ask.

Hospitality shows in Naperville

And here are a couple factoids for everyone who appreciates the local hospitality industry… Recently PN was notified that Naperville was recognized by Digital Third Coast as one of the best markets for risk-taking restaurateurs to open a restaurant, ranking No. 39 in the top 50 of the 236 cities selected for the survey across the U.S. 

In a related note, Hotel Arista Hotel and Arista Spa & Salon at CityGate Centre retain Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating for the sixth consecutive year.

Think Dinner & the Show… Or Showdown…

Loaves & Fishes Community Services President/CEO Mike Havala welcomed guests to the 2018 Chef Showdown between Catch 35 and Hugo’s Frog Bar.

Click here to check out the 2018 Photo Gallery with dozens of pictures showcasing the fun, food and antics from the inaugural Chef Showdown. Last year featured Catch 35 and Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House vying for bragging rights and the big trophy in a finish almost too close to call, some observers said.

On Wednesday, 10 tickets remained for the 2nd Chef Showdown hosted by Loaves & Fishes Community Services 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.  (Alert! Now sold out.)

Bon appetite every day! Local dining matters!

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