Above / With fond memories of Emerald Dinners on the last Saturday in February and the 4-part harmony of the Chorus of DuPage singing “Danny Boy” to friends of St. Patrick’s Residence… Note for 2020, the Guild of St. Patrick’s is featuring an array of sweepstake prizes, raffle baskets and a split-the-pot through March 15. Tickets now are available for purchase in the front lobby at St. Patrick’s Residence, 1400 Brookdale. (Click here for the complete list of sweepstakes and raffle basket items.) Look for St. Patrick’s Residence in the WSI St. Patrick’s Parade on March 14, 2020.
Friday
Friday Fish Fry at Catch 35! and/or Lenten Fish Frenzy– 11:30AM | Cost varies with food or beverage purchase
Catch 35 – 35 S. Washington Naperville, IL 60540
All you care to enjoy Fish Fry Fridays $19.95. Georges Bank haddock – crispy fries – coleslaw – tartar sauce – malt vinegar. Available every Friday during Lent. Book Now at www.catch35.com. Also, fresh seafood specials featured daily through April 10. View Menu.
Naperville VFW “All You Can Eat” Fish Fry open to the public – 4:30PM | $7-$13 (includes tax)
Judd Kendall VFW Naperville Il – 908 W Jackson Av Naperville, IL 60540
Naperville VFW All You Can Eat Fish Fry open to the public every Friday 4:30-7:30PM through April 10 at the Judd Kendall VFW, 908 W Jackson Ave, Naperville. The buffet menu varies but there will be two kinds of fish, chicken, salad, vegetables, (8 hot items) plus rolls, desert and coffee all included. Buffet by Belgio’s Catering. Full cash bar available. Adults $13, seniors $11, children $7 (prices now include tax), 3 and under FREE! Cash and credit cards accepted. Event phone number (630) 420-9820. Fridays through April 10, 2020.
Naperville Craft Beer Week thru Feb. 29, 2020– Business Hours | Cost varies with food or beverage purchase
Your seat is waiting at participating eateries in downtown Naperville! Celebrate Naperville Craft Beer Week at 10 restaurants, including Catch 35. To enjoy seafood & craft beer pairing and special pricing on Pollyanna Brewing craft beers, view specials at Catch 35.
Naperville Central High School Presents: Mamma Mia! – 7:30PM | $8-$12
Naperville Central High School Auditorium – 440 West Aurora Ave Naperville, IL 60540
Naperville Centrals musical, Mamma Mia!, will run 7:30PM Friday, February 28; 2:30PM & 7:30PM Saturday, February 29; and 2:30PM Sunday, March 1, in the NCHS Auditorium. Tickets are $8/students and seniors and $12/adults. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at www.ticketpeak.com/res/NCHStickets.
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. And every day the Irish pub offers a homemade “Soup of the Day!” Sláinte!
Special reminder regarding upcoming 2020 Census… All Naperville, Illinois, residents are encouraged to help “shape your future” by participating in the 2020 Census Count beginning in mid-March. No matter how individuals take it, the 2020 Census is less than 10 questions, will take less than 10 minutes, and will shape every individual’s future for 10 years when the next census will be taken.
America’s founders designed the ambitious plan to empower the people over their new government back in 1790. By counting every individual living in the United States of America in 2020 (All 50 states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories), the count determines representation in the Congress. Be counted! April 1 is 2020 Census Day!
Saturday
Safe DuPage – 10AM FREE
Benedictine University – Room 321, Daniel L. Goodwin Hall of Business, 5700 College Road, Lisle 60532
Safe DuPage will host a community discussion on crime and public safety within the Village of Lisle at Benedictine University. Topics will include discussion on crime trends and causes, preventative measures for the public, current crime rates, and pending legislation that pertains to crime and drug abuse. Time will be allotted for Q&A. Public is welcome and encouraged. Moderated by Safe DuPage Founder and Naperville City Councilman Kevin Coyne, the panel discussion will include DuPage County States Attorney Robert Berlin, DuPage County Judge Jim McCluskey, Lisle Mayor Chris Pecak and State Representative Grant Wehrli as well as members of the Village of Lisle Board of Trustees. Editor’s Note: Help keep all communities safe. Turn on porch lights from dusk to dawn. Lock doors to homes and vehicles. Lock it or lose it.
Leap into Rain Gardens – 11AM | $15, Boxed lunch: $10
The Growing Place – 2000 Montgomery Rd. Aurora, IL 60504
Rain gardens transform small damp areas of your yard into garden habitats for toads, pollinators and butterflies. Whether you already have a low area that captures rainwater or want to create one, we’ll discuss options. In the first half of the class we’ll talk about how to design the space and the advantages of keeping rainwater local. In the second half we’ll delve into plant choices for both beauty and function. Pre-registration required. Call (630) 355-4000.
Emerald Dinner – 6PM | SOLD OUT
Cress Creek Country Club – 1215 Royal St. George Naperville IL 60563
The annual Emerald Dinner is a fundraiser for the West Suburban Irish and local charities, combining good food, good friends, and good music. The 2020 St. Patrick’s Day WSI Service Award will honor the McNulty Irish Dancers. The Emerald Dinner kicks off the season of WSI Irish celebrations in collaboration with the Rotary Sunrise St. Paddy’s Day 5K at 8AM followed by the St. Patrick’s Parade at 10AM Sat., March 14.
Sunday
German Language Church Services – 11:30AM | Free
St. John United Church of Christ – 1190 Olesen Drive Naperville, IL 60540
Church services in the German language will be held at St. John United Church of Christ at 11:30AM on Sunday, March 1 and all are welcome to attend. St. John UCC is located at 1190 Olesen Drive. German services are held on the first Sunday of every month and will continue on April 5 and May 3. For more information, please call (630) 355-5208.
Naperville Municipal Band Winter Concert – 3PM FREE
Wentz Concert Hall – 171 E Chicago Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville Municipal Band is set to perform its 2020 Winter Concert on stage at Wentz Concert Hall beginning at 3PM Sun., March 1. Under the leadership of Conductor and Music Director Ron Keller, the 90-minute concert titled “Band Classics” will feature Chelsea French performing a trombone solo, accompanied by the band. Public is welcome. Admission is free of charge. The NMB will spotlight Little Friends, Inc., and its mission since founded in 1965. Donations of personal care items are welcome for Little Friends. Thank you. For more info about Sunday’s concert, click here.
Year-round entertainment, shopping & dining…
Think Dinner & the Show at North Central College
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.
Every season is a good time to give DNA gift cards to create an experience in 2020. Good at more than 165 businesses, 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, pick up special baskets of treats and/or enjoy a delicious meal among so many choices to please about every lifestyle.
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 one of the community’s many charity galas or golf outings this year.
*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.
In addition to lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, Meson Sabika provides a lovely setting for dinners with family, friends and neighbors. Every Friday festivities are accompanied by a Spanish guitar and Flamenco dancer. Looking forward to all seasons, the historic site is a place for outdoor weddings and other special occasions inside the mansion, outside on the patio or in the spacious Pavilion. The beautiful mansion with intimate rooms also provides a romantic setting for any date night. Plus… put all your eggs and good times in one basket during Meson Sabika’s Annual Easter Brunch from 10AM to 6PM Sun., April 12, when, weather permitting, kids can join the hunt for colored eggs and meet Mr. Bunny. Reservations for Easter Brunch are now being accepted at (630) 983-3000. Meson Sabika is located at 1025 Aurora Ave.
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. In other words, consider Naperville N.E.W.S.!
Everybody is welcome to enjoy the charm, culture, rich history, educational opportunities and sporting events that are homegrown and treasured (and oftentimes free of admission charge) in this community every day.
Think Dinner & the Show at North Central College
It’s Leap Year! Be prepared to vote… twice! It’s Primary Campaign Season / Thanks to all registered voters for taking an interest to meet & greet the candidates (click here) in advance of Primary Election Day on March 17, 2020, when voters go to the polls to elect hopefuls for the General Election on Nov. 3, 2020.
And there’s more latest news…
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.
Check out PN’s Events Calendar for other events as well as to help plan next week and upcoming weekends.
Navigation Bar across top features links to other events calendars, etc.
On the navigation bar atop the Events Calendar, find calendars specific to Annual 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.
PN’s Event Calendar features Things to Do, too!
Plus… Event planners can post events.
