Weekend Update / For 2019, Judd Kendall VFW Past Commander Tom Parker and Commander Pablo Araya presented the medal for the best costume to “a little princess” during the 6th Annual Judd-A-Thon held Sunday morning. The .1K fun run is a benefit for the VFW/National Home for Children, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, a special place that assists the nation’s military and veteran families during difficult times.
Friday
Healthy Wealth & Wise 2019 Senior Conference – 8AM | Free
Naperville Municipal Center – 400 South Eagle Street Naperville, IL 60540
Advanced Reservations required for this event! Call 630-969-0992 for the 4th annual event for seniors in the Naperville / Lisle and surrounding suburban areas. Sponsored by Napervllle / Lisle TRIAD. A coalition of police fire and senior professionals. Topics covered…. BreakThrough Care: Lean about DuPage Medical Groups state of the art Breakthrough Care Centers and how they help with your health and wellnessTraveling Smart: What are the top national and international travel destinations, learn travel tips, what about Real ID? Refreshments / Free Blood Pressure Screenings / Resource Exhibits / Raffle and Free Lunch voucher for the first 200 registered participants. You don’t want to miss this years informative topics to help live a Healthier, stay Wealthier by being informed about current scams and you will be Wiser when you leave! Advanced Reservations are a must and the venue will likely be filled. Call today. 630-969-0992. Watch for 2020 event announcement next summer.
Weed Ladies 50th Anniversary Fall Sale – 10AM – 4PM | Free
Naper Settlement – 523 S Webster Street Naperville, IL 60540
Note hours are 10AM to 4PM Thursday thru Saturday, September 12-14; 1PM-4PM on Sunday, September 15. Free admission to the sale in the Daniels House. The Weed Ladies fall sale features creative seasonal floral arrangements with silk and dried florals and the popular dried bouquets. The Weed Ladies are a volunteer organization of the Naperville Heritage Society based in the Daniels House on Naper Settlement’s museum grounds. Watch for news of the Weed Ladies Winter Sale, Nov. 7-10. (PN File Photo)
Live Music at Quigley’s – 8:30PM | Cost varies with food or beverage purchase
Quigley’s Irish Pub – 43 E. Jefferson Naperville, IL 60540
Visit Quigley’s for live music most Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights… Note: Breakfast is served beginning at 10AM Saturdays and Sundays. The patio with a special section for well-behaved dogs is open, too.
Find more things to do under ‘Upcoming Events’ in the column to the right…
Saturday
Support OSOT-America via Over the Edge Fundraiser / 9AM to 5PM | Cost varies with donation pledge
Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre – Route 59 at Ferry Road, Naperville, IL 60563
Have you ever envied that super hero as he scales down the side of a building? If so, your chance has come! On Sept. 14, Operation Support Our Troops-America, will bring Over the Edge to Hotel Arista in CityGate Centre. Partnering with Over the Edge Global, OSOT-America and its participants will be rappelling down the side of the hotel to raise funds and awareness for the OSOT-America mission. CLICK HERE for the fundraising registration.
Casey’s Foods fires up the grill on Saturdays and Sundays – 11AM–2PM | Cost varies with purchase
Casey’s Foods – 124 W Gartner Rd, Naperville, IL 60540
Casey’s 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. Add a dollar and get chips and a drink. It’s great food, at a good price, in a fun atmosphere.
Fall Container Gardening – Noon | Cost of materials
The Growing Place Garden Center – 25w471 Plank Rd. Naperville, IL 60563
Create your own beautiful fall containers with the help of our designers. Sessions at noon, 1PM, and 2PM at both locations. Attend the session and location that works best for your schedule. No registration required.
‘EMPOWER’ for KidsMatter – Naperville – 6PM | $100
White Eagle Golf – 3400 Club Dr, Naperville, IL 60564
KidsMatter and Team B2B (Naperville Chamber Business to Business) will partner to present EMPOWER, an annual Gala focused on the needs of children, teens, and young adults in DuPage and Will Counties, beginning at 6PM on Sat., Sept. 14, at White Eagle Golf Club. Organizers say the fun-filled evening will follow the theme of the game of LIFE, a game that ties with the mission to build resilient kids who say “No” to destructive choices and “Yes” to endless possibilities. Tickets start at $100 and are available online at www.rebrand.ly/empowergala. For more info or to support the fundraiser, call (630) 300-0228.
Sunday
Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Naperville – Registration: 8AM / Walk 10AM to noon
North Central College Residence Hall/Recreation Center – 440 S. Brainard Street Naperville, IL 60540
Thousands of Naperville residents will join the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Naperville. The opening ceremony begins at 9:30AM. This is the second largest Walk in Illinois and residents plan to raise more than $500,000. Funds raised support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. On Walk day, participants will honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease with Promise Flowers during the poignant Promise Garden Ceremony – a moving display of hope to represent the personal reasons participants join together to fight Alzheimer’s. Participants can join a team or register to walk as an individual at alz.org/walk.
6th Annual .1K Judd-A-Thon Fun Run – Naperville – 9AM to Noon… Race begins at 10:01AM | $25
Judd Kendall VFW – 908 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Every penny collected from Judd-A-Thon sponsors goes directly to the VFW National Home for Children, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, to assist the nation’s military and veteran families during difficult times. Founded in 1925, the VFW National Home for Children serves as a place “where the families left behind by war — mothers and children, brothers and sisters — could remain together, keeping the family circle intact even when their serviceman didn’t come home.” Mindful that today’s military families face different challenges, the services of the National Home continually have evolved to meet those changing needs. For more info about the home, visit www.vfwnationalhome.org. In costume or not, all ages are welcome to walk, stroll or run in the very short race for a big cause!
Celebrate Naperville! – 1PM | Included in Museum Admission
Naper Settlement – 523 S Webster Street Naperville, IL 60540
Celebrate the many facets of Indian-American heritage through art, music, dance, sports, and food throughout Naper Settlement’s grounds and historic buildings! Held in conjunction with the exhibit Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation.
Year-round entertainment, shopping & dining…
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.
‘Tis the season to give DNA gift cards or to create an experience in 2019. Downtown Naperville Gift Cards make great gifts for teachers, coaches, graduates and anyone. 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 among so many choices.
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, 175 W. Jackson; or Trails & Tides, 120 Water Street; or Vom Fass, 121 S. Washington (recently added location). You may also order via phone by calling (630) 355-4141 or ordering online.
Or give special certificates for a pair of tickets or an entire table to some other charity gala or golf outing this year.
Annual Fall Style Weekend runs October 4-6 throughout downtown Naperville.
Let secret shoppers “spot” you downtown shopping on Friday! Perhaps receive a Downtown Naperville Gift Card for sales and specials all day and night around downtown.
Breakfast/Fall Fashion show at Sullivan’s Steakhouse featuring breakfast, libations and downtown fall fashions. Limited seating. For reservations, call Sullivan’s at (630) 305-0230.
Noon to 5PM Fall Wine Walk, Sunday October 6
Attend the Fall Wine Walk, benefiting Arranmore Arts! Tickets are required by age 21-plus attendees. Come sip, see and shop while discovering what downtown offers during the changing seasons. Experience the ambiance of autumn and warm welcome.
Find more things to do under ‘Upcoming Events’ in the column to the right…
Take a break! Dine Around Naperville!
From Catch 35* to Meson Sabika* and many destinations N.E.W. and S, discover more than 260 delicious places to dine in or take out, and find many with a patio* at www.dinenaperville.com.
Note that 40-plus eateries are located throughout downtown Naperville where there are plenty of shopping opportunities in between meals. Cheers!
Thanks for supporting live music such as the sounds of bands at Quigley’s Irish Pub* (Thursday, Fridays & Saturdays). No cover. In addition to lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, Meson Sabika provides a lovely setting for outdoor weddings and other special occasions inside the historic mansion, outside on the patio or in the spacious Pavilion.
In addition to lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, Meson Sabika provides a lovely setting for outdoor weddings and other special occasions inside the historic mansion, outside on the patio or in the spacious Pavilion. Meson Sabika is located at 1025 Aurora Ave.
Meson Sabika fundraiser set for Oct. 1 to benefit Hurricane Dorian relief efforts
Note also that Meson Sabika will host a fundraiser in support of the Red Cross to fund needs of devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian from 11:30AM to 10PM on Tues., Oct. 1. Already the restaurant has received a much-appreciated $10,000 donation for the Red Cross from the Rotary Club of Naperville. (Tapas Valencia, located at 1530 S. State St. in Chicago, also will host a benefit for hurricane relief from 4PM to 11PM Tues., Oct. 1.) Online reservations are available at www.mesonsabika.com. For more info, call (630) 983-3000.
Hospitality shows and matters in Naperville
For a listing of all 19 lodging choices in Naperville, offering more than 2,500 rooms, visit visitnaperville.com. Whether planning a wedding, corporate or sporting event; special meeting; family reunion or an extended stay while home construction is temporarily in progress, Naperville can put guests up for a night or a month or more.
Economic development and tourism go hand in hand. Thanks for supporting the local economy by planning a “staycation” itinerary here and inviting friends and family to come discover Naperville this summer.
From art exhibits at North Central College to outdoor art in public places called Century Walk, from the DuPage Children’s Museum to Naper Settlement, from the Riverwalk and Central Park in downtown Naperville to more than 100 neighborhood parks throughout the city, and from Naperville Crossings at 95th Street to shopping destinations dotting the landscape here and there, check out everything this community has to offer north, east, west and south.
Everybody is welcome to enjoy the charm, culture, rich history and sporting events that are homegrown and treasured in this vibrant community every day.
Also at CityGate Centre in September…
From 11AM to 5PM Sat., Sept. 21, Tap In Pub presents PAWpalooza, an end-of-summer, pet-friendly event to benefit the Naperville Area Humane Society. Details at www.TapInPub.com/pawlooza. Tap In Pub is at 2155 CityGate Ln., Naperville on the east-facing side of the building.
From 6PM to 8PM Friday, Sept. 27, Che Figata’s Table Italiano explores Umbria. Details & ticket link at www.chefigatakitchen.com/specials-events. Che Figata is at 2155 CityGate Lane along side Hotel Arista.
For CITYGATE’s up-to-date events calendar visit www.citygatecentre.com/events.
CityGate Centre Discount: Teachers and other school employees will receive 20 percent savings at CityGate Grille, Che Figata, Tap In Pub and Lavazza when they show their employee ID.
Look forward to Veterans Day / Remember ’11-11-11′
As the sign indicated during the Jaycees Last Fling, Naperville’s Field of Honor returns to Rotary Hill along the Riverwalk from Nov. 1 through Nov. 11 for Veterans Day 2019, marking the 100th year since World War I ended and when the American Legion began, and remembering a century of heroes and heritage. For information about participating in the event (flags are $40 each) when 2019 American flags are sure to wave in honor of all who serve, visit healingfield.org/naperville19.
Think Dinner & the Show at North Central College
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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.
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On the navigation bar atop the Events Calendar, find calendars specific to Runs & Walks, 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.
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