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Senior Voices – Library
Did you know our local library has two distinguished ratings? It has a 5 Star category, the top level there is. But more importantly...
The History Detective – Their House, Our History
The large blue and white house on the southeast corner of Aurora Avenue and Main Street is history. It was torn down (along with...
Journey with Autism – Settling into a new home
When I was young I moved into a lovely home, the middle house on a cul se sac. Sheltering the yard were big trees...
Teen Life Skills Summer Program: August 5-16
Through the generosity of the Driskill Foundation, last year we held our first Teen Life Skills Summer Program through the Little Friends Center for...
Real Life – The Long Haul
To say I don’t care about cars might be a bit of an overstatement. Every car I’ve owned has been well-tended, regularly washed —...
Naperville Gardener – How to Have an Award – Winning Landscape, Course #101
Finally, the seasons are living up to their names (Spring/Summer)! I hope you will take a walk, ride your bike or simply slow down...
Nutrition Knowledge – Hydrated and Healthy
Our bodies are about 70 percent water. We know water is good for us, but do we know why? Water is essential for every...
Real Estate Logic – Transaction is Too Costly to Rely on Guesswork
Although the purchase or sale of real estate is the largest financial transaction most people ever make, many rely on guesswork. Some guess on...
Sales Focus – Trial Closing Questions Will Improve Your Sales Results
Trial closing tells you where you are in the sales process and when to ask for the sale. The trial close asks for an...
Home sweet smell of home
Several years ago students in the Military History class at Naperville North High School interviewed some veterans from the Vietnam War. The students decided...
Army Birthday and Flag Day share same date, June 14
Update, June 13, 2021 / On June 14, 2021, the U.S. Army marks its 246th year.
The Congress of the United States established the First...
Loaves & Fishes Celebrates a Graduation
The room looked like any small graduation ceremony filled with proud graduates, relatives and supporters. There were speeches by the graduates, laughter, cheers and...
Summer Break
School’s out for summer! This chant heard ‘round the country’ by neurotypical students everywhere sends a message of utter joy and visions of long,...
The Y – Engage at every age
You’re never too old to eat healthy, get active and social. Developing behaviors that are crucial to healthy aging, including healthy eating, increasing physical...
Raise Your Play IQ – Train play: a window into child development
by Alix Tonsgard
Trains are back at DCM! Open-ended train play presents us with a window into the learning and development that take place during...
Focus on Safety – Never drive under the influence
Every day, 29 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. That is one death every 50...
The Next Generation – 30 Years of Summers in Naperville
Summer is officially starting this month, June 21 to be exact, and I’m ready for it. I don’t know if I’m more excited for...
Exchange Happenings – Ribfest 2019
Above / A great lineup is set for the Navistar Main Stage in the North Park.
Ribfest 2019 will take place from July 3 through...
June Editor’s Notes
When June was busting out all over in 2001, Positively Naperville was preparing to launch its first website in July. Two months later, PN’s...
Sensory Garden Play Days Open to All Families!
Summer is finally here! The sunshine, fresh air, warm breezes …. it just beckons you.
If you are a family with young children, you are...
