German church services in Naperville
Church services in the German language will be held at St. John United Church of Christ at 11:30AM on Sunday, April 5. The service will be led by Pastor Dr. Egon Gerdes, 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 May 3. For more information, call (630) 355-5208.
Judd Kendall VFW Fish Fry runs thru April 10
The Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 “All You Can Eat” Friday night Fish Fry with dinner buffet will be served 4:30 to 7:30PM every Friday through April 10.
This tradition has become a beloved part of the Naperville Friday night social scene. It’s a great place for a family dinner or to get together with friends to celebrate the end of the week. The buffet menu varies, but there will be two kinds of fish, chicken, salad, vegetables, (8 different hot items) plus rolls, desert and coffee, all included. Full cash bar available. The buffet is prepared by Belgio’s Catering. The full menu is available at www.napervfw3873.org, event phone number (630) 420-9820.
The Judd Kendall VFW Post is located at 908 W. Jackson and a full bar is available. Adults are $13, seniors $11, children 4-11 $8, and children 3 and under are free. Cash and credit cards accepted.
NEF hosts 27th Annual Building a Passion Breakfast Fundraiser
The Naperville Education Foundation is set to host its 27th annual breakfast fundraiser from 7-9AM on Thurs., March 19, at the Embassy Suites. ABC7 Anchor Alan Krashesky will serve as emcee.
For more details, table sponsorships, program advertisements or to make a reservation ($80 per person), visit “Events” at nef203.org or call (630) 420-3086.
Event sponsors are BMO Harris Bank, Healthy Driven Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, Homewatch Caregivers, Nancy & Ron Nyberg, and Roch & Debbie Shipley.
‘Uncork Your Support’ for Ronald McDonald Family Room in Edward
The public is invited to Uncork Your Support, a benefit for the families of pediatric patients served by Ronald McDonald Family Room in Edward Hospital. The fundraiser is set from 6PM to 9PM, Thurs., March 12, at Cress Creek Country Club.
The evening will include wine and craft beer tastings, hors d’oeuvres and an exclusive raffle and auction featuring generous prizes.
The cost is $85 per person. Tickets are available at ronaldhousechicago.org/uncorkyoursupport
Individuals must be 21 to attend. Dress is “smart casual” attire.
Cress Creek Country Club is located at 1215 Royal St. George Dr.
Find Power of Choice with 360 Youth Services
Did you know? The Power of Choice is a collaborative project led by 360 Youth Services in School Districts 203 and 204 middle and high schools. The initiative aims to grow the number of students making healthy choices regarding substance use. Their Community Resource Guide provides information related to after-school opportunities, community-based health, community safety, domestic violence/sexual assault, human services, LGBTQ, mental health, and volunteer opportunities for teens.
Monthly newsletters geared to both middle school and high school parents are featured at www.360youthservices.org/power-of-choice.
2020 Census Kick Off at Xilin Community Center is March 6
The community is invited to a 2020 Census Kick Off from 1:30PM to 2:30PM Fri., March 6, at the Xilin Association Community Center located at 1163 E. Ogden Avenue, Suite 610. Attendees will meet Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, listen and learn how being counted in the 2020 Census will bring benefits to Illinois.
Save the dates! AAUW Used Book & Media Sale is set for June 10-13
Friends and families will find plenty of books and recordings for summer reading and listening pleasure during the 2020 AAUW Used Book & Media Sale. This year’s four-day sale will feature 45,000-plus books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl, all locally donated and sorted for easy shopping. All items except Fab Finds priced $1 to $2.
New this year will be a “Teacher Discount Night” on Fri., June 12. Teachers with proof of school affiliation receive 50 percent off (except Fab Finds).
Hours will be 6-9PM Wed., June 10, $10 entry fee; 9AM to 8PM Thurs/Fri June 11-12, free admission; 9AM to 12:30PM Sat., June 13, CLOSEOUT. All items 50 percent off or $10 a bag (Fab Finds 50 percent off only.)
All proceeds benefit AAUW Naperville Area local scholarships, fellowships and other programs to advance equity for women and girls.
For more information, visit napervilleil.aauw.net or email aauwnaper@gmail.com.
NCAIA partners with Indian community groups to launch Census 2020 Drive
National Council of Asian Indian Associations (NCAIA), in conjunction with leading Indian American community organizations, recently launched Census 2020 Complete Count Committee for Indian Community to unveil the significance of Census 2020. The aim is to get an accurate count of the burgeoning Indian American population as it expressly affects the community funding, congressional representation and other federally-funded community programs. NCAIA is partnering with over 20 major Indian American organizations and with the U.S. Census Bureau of Midwest region to form a Complete Count Committee.
U.S. Census Bureau representative Theresa Le presented a comprehensive overview about Census 2020 operations and how the Indian-American community can be effectively be counted in the 2020 census drive. Le laid out three descriptions of the Census 2020 process that begin with the letter S: Simple, Safe and Significant.
Every census provides critical data “that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for the community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on the census data,” organizers said.
NCAIA urges every person of Indian origin to participate in Census 2020 and make every community count. NCAIA also requests everyone help spread the facts and the importance of Census.
For more information, visit www.2020Census.gov.
