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A dog sled team makes its way around a track during a demonstration at the Morton Arboretum's Husky Heroes event on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. (Corey R. Minkanic~For Sun-Times Media)

Updated: February 28, 2013 6:47AM

Sunday

Sweater Drive: DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville will sponsor a sweater and clothing drive as a tribute to Fred Rogers. To help launch the community service project, Mr. McFeely, the Speedy Delivery man from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” will make a special appearance from 1 to 3 p.m. at the museum. Visit www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org.

e-cycling: St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1313 Mill St., will have an electronics recycling event from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Call 630-355-1330 to learn more.

10th annual Husky Heroes: Shake the paw of a hero at the Morton Arbortum’s popular event Jan. 26-27. Snow or no snow, families will see Siberian husky sled pulling, skijoring, and speed demonstrations plus take a photo with an authentic dog sled and even meet some huskies in need of adoption. Husky Heroes is free with admission. Visit www.mortonarb.org.

Naperville’s Advisory Cultural Commission: The city will host a public workshop beginning at 9 a.m. in City Council Chambers of the Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. During the workshop, the commission will determine its initial award recommendations for the 2013-2014 Special Events and Cultural Amenities (SECA) fund grant. No public testimony will be accepted.

St. John’s Preschool Fun Fair: Families with young children are invited to a Fun Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. at 750 Aurora Ave. in Naperville. Activities will include face painting, balloon animals, an obstacle course, story telling, crafts and refreshments. Admission is free.

Auditions for ‘Urinetown: The Musical’: The BrightSide Theatre announces auditions for the inaugural Youth Theatre Project. The Tony Award-winning musical comedy “Urinetown: the Musical” will be the inaugural production for this new program. Children ages 8 to 18 are invited to audition from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Heininger Auditorium in the Larrance Academic Center, 309 E. School St. Performances will be at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. March 16 and 6 p.m. March 17. Call 630-447-8497, email info@BrightSideTheatre.com or visit www.BrightSideTheatre.com.

Bluegrass Concert: Truman’s Ridge is a regional band known for its classic style, high energy, and tight harmonies; fast paced, with all the excitement of the early days of bluegrass. Experience the influence of Midwestern string band and Chicago jazz and blues in their original material and interpretation of traditional bluegrass arrangements at 3 p.m. at Brookdale Music, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Tickets are $8. Call 630-983-5100 or visit brookdalemusic.com.

Naperville Table Tennis Tournament: The annual event, co-sponsored by the Naperville Park District and the Naperville Table Tennis Club, will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at River Woods School, 2607 River Woods Drive, Naperville. Players can pre-register for $8 through the Naperville Park District at www.napervilleparks.org. Onsite registration is $10 and begins at 8 a.m. for the adult divisions and at 11 a.m. for the youth divisions. Space is limited; any registration after the check-in time will be processed on a space-available basis only. Learn more at www.napervilletabletennisclub.com.

SECA funds: The city of Naperville’s Advisory Cultural Commission will host a public workshop at 9 a.m. in City Council Chambers of the Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. During the workshop, the commission will determine its initial award recommendations for the 2013-2014 Special Events and Cultural Amenities (SECA) fund grant. As with all city workshops, no public testimony will be accepted.

Cast-Iron Cooking: Help prepare a hearty meal over an open campfire, and learn tips for cooking with cast iron. 1 – 3:30 p.m. at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton on Butterfield Road two miles west of Naperville Road. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. $10 per person ages 13 and up; $5 ages 5 – 12. Registration begins Jan. 14. Call 630-933-7248.

Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides: Enjoy a 15-minute ride through the prairies and woodlands of Danada Forest Preserve as you learn about its history. Wagons are used if there is less than 4 inches of packed snow on the trail. Noon – 3 p.m. at Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Road in Wheaton. $5 per person ages 13 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Rides are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups of 15 or more are encouraged to reserve private rides. Call 630-668-6012.

Music: Popular Chicagoland cabaret duo Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael return to North Central College to perform “All in the Musical Family” at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, in the College’s Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Menzie and Michael delight audiences with their rare chemistry, inventive arrangements and genuine love for music and for one another. Tickets are $35 and $30; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Cantigny Bridal Show: The fifth annual Cantigny Bridal Show will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cantigny Park Visitors Center in Wheaton. A variety of local vendors will be exhibiting their goods and services. Guests will also see simulated room set-ups and table décor. The Cantigny Bridal Show is complimentary for brides already booked at Cantigny, and each may bring one guest free of charge. The cost for others is $25 per person. Advance registration is requested by Friday, Jan. 18, at 630-260-8103 or via email to mdeckworth@cantigny.org.

International Festival: North Central College’s International Festival will take place from noon to 4 p.m. in the college’s Gregory Arena at Merner Field House, 450 S. Brainard St. Tickets are $7 at the door or $5 in advance from the office of international programs, 48 E. Jefferson Ave. The event features language immersion rooms, educational booths, performances and more. Canned goods will be collected for the local food pantry. To register for one of the language immersion rooms, call 630-637-5132.

Color guard competition: Thirty-five units will be performing at a Midwest Color Guard Circuit show in Naperville North High School’s field house. Sponsored by the Steperettes Guard and Parent Organization, the competition will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude by 4:30 p.m. Price of admission is $7 for adults and $5 for children. Check the Midwest Color Guard Circuit website at www.midwestcolorguard.com.

Sweater Drive: DuPage Children’s Museum will sponsor a sweater and clothing drive as a tribute to Fred Rogers and his example of being a caring neighbor. The Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive will run through Feb. 28. To help launch the community service project, Mr. McFeely, the Speedy Delivery man from the popular children’s television series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, will make a special appearance from 1 to 3 p.m. at DuPage Children’s Museum. Visit www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org.

Jan. 28

Learn the Flamenco: North Central College will host a free Flamenco Dance Workshop for beginners Monday, Jan. 28, as part of its annual Flamenco Festival. Jelena Sanchez, North Central adjunct instructor of Spanish, will teach arm and body movements, footwork and musical rhythms in flamenco dance from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. in Heininger Auditorium at Larrance Academic Center, 309 E. School St. For more information contact Sanchez at jsanchez@noctrl.edu.

State of the City: Mayor A. George Pradel will highlight the events of 2012 and emphasize community groups’ commitment to working together at his 18th annual State of the City address from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chicago Naperville Marriott Hotel, 1801 N. Naper Blvd. The luncheon event hosted by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by BMO Harris Bank will take place in the main ballroom on the west side of the hotel. Register by Friday, Jan. 25, by visiting www.naperville.net or by calling 630-355-4141. Walk-ins will be accepted Monday morning if space is available.

City Council workshop: The Naperville City Council will meet at 5 p.m. in council chambers of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. City Council members will discuss the Capital Improvement Program.

Jan. 29

Anime Club — Candy Sushi: Teens, love sweets? Candy sushi is packed full of sugary goodness! Be your own candy sushi chef and then try your yummy creation from 4 to 6 p.m. at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. Visit www.naperville-lib.org or call 630-961-4100.

Tea & Talk Tuesday Session 2: Are you a fan of the hit television drama “Downton Abbey”? Join other fans as Naper Settlement hosts fun programs exploring the passion, nobility, treachery and looming change from the Edwardian era through the 1920s. Tea & Talk Tuesday Session 2 is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Naper Settlement’s Meeting House, Webster Street and Porter Avenue, Naperville. Tea and treats will be served. For teens through adults. The program fee is $15. Reservations are required; call 630-420-6010.

Jan. 30

Disaster preparedness: Free Community Emergency Response Team classes will be from 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 30, and Feb. 6, 13 and 20 at the Naperville Electric Service Center, 1392 Aurora Ave. The final class will be from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Fire Station No. 4, 1979 Brookdale Road. Participants must be 18 years of age and either live or be employed in the city of Naperville. Download a registration form and waiver from the CERT website at www.napercert.org.

Girls’ night out: The Naperville Moms Network is sponsoring a Winter Girls’ Night Out and Biz Showcase from 6 to 9 p.m. Cafe N Play, 1767 W. Ogden Ave., suite 155. Join Dr. Cathy Subber for food, drinks, shopping, prizes and fun. This event is free. Learn more about sponsoring a vendor table at drcathy@napervillemomsnetwork.com. Visit www.CafeNPlay.com or call 630-955-3101.

TDIY (Teens Do-It-Yourself) Craft Series — Winter Wonderland Snow Globes: The weather outside may be frightful, but inside the Library we’ll be making funky and quirky snow globes. Using wacky figurines and our homemade snow, you’ll be able to set up scenes to last forever at 4:30 p.m. in the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. And of course there will be cocoa with mini marshmallows! This program requires advanced registration at www.naperville-lib.org. . For more information visit the library’s website, www.naperville-lib.org or call 630-961-4100.

Computer Class: Advanced Formatting Methods In Microsoft Word 2010®: Learn special formatting techniques that will help you prepare attractive resumes, publication articles, flyers and postcards for various purposes. Topics include formatting with the ruler; styles, column and table variations; advanced bullets and lists; inserting word art, graphics and text boxes; aligning graphics to each other and to text boxes; text flow around graphic elements and tables. Registration at the Computer Labs is required for this class that meets at 6 p.m., 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr. For more information visit the library’s website, www.naperville-lib.org or call 630-961-4100.

DuPage Woodworkers: The next monthly meeting of the club will be at 7 p.m. at St. James the Apostle Church, 480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn Keith Thomson, who was trained by Mike Dunbar at the Windsor Institute, will show how to make a Windsor chair and speak about other reproductions. Contact Jack Pine at 630-215-7482, email Publicity@dupagewoodworkers.org, or visit www.dupagewoodworkers.org.

Jan. 31

Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Kickoff! : Visit the interactive health and financial information fair at 6:30 p.m. 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. At 7 p.m., well known Naperville financial adviser Alice Wood will make a presentation. The first 25 people who sign up for Healthy, Wealthy and Wise will receive a free pedometer; everyone will get a free tracking journal to record their health, wellness and financial goals throughout the year. Visit the library’s website, www.naperville-lib.org or call 630-961-4100.

Constant Readers Book Club: Join us to discuss “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald! The book club for readers 18 years of age and older meets at 7 p.m., Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. For more information visit the library’s website, www.naperville-lib.org or call 630-961-4100.

Community forum: The next meeting of the Naperville Township Democratic Organization is at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the city of Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., in meeting rooms B and C on the lower level. Recently elected Congressman Bill Foster will greet members and guests and share his insights. Dick Nogaj, author of “Don’t Retire, Get Inspired,” will be the featured speaker. Learn more at www.napervilledemocrats.org.

Fundraiser: Naperville CARES will host Karaoke for a Cause beginning at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at Aurelio’s, 1975 Springbrook Square Drive. The nonprofit will receive 15 percent of food sales as well as all karaoke tips. To learn more, email abender@napervillecares.org or call 630-369-0200.

Feb. 1

Movie — “The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring” (Pg-13): Teens, come watch the extended edition of the film that started the award winning saga. We’ll feast on some lembas (elvish bread), Gaffer’s home brew (root-beer) and you’ll leave with your name translated into Sindarin, one of the Elvish languages! From 4 to 8:30 p.m. Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd., stop by for the whole thing or stay as long as you can! For more information visit the library’s website, www.naperville-lib.org or call 630-961-4100.

It’s A Pirate’s Life: Ahoy there, Mateys and children in grades K to 2! Are ye ready for some PIRATE FUN at 4:30 p.m. 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr.? Walk the plank to our place, take a plunge into the pirate world as a rogue of the high seas and become a real live buccaneer. For more information visit the library’s website, www.naperville-lib.org or call 630-961-4100.

Dance: North Central College presents Parsons Dance, a fusion of modern and classical dance, at 8 p.m. in the college’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $25, $15 and $10. Call 630-637-7469 or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Feb. 2

Chinese Spring Festival: North Central College and the Xilin Art Center in Naperville co-present the annual Chinese Spring Festival Celebration at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. The family-friendly stage performance will feature Chinese modern and traditional ethnic dance and music, Kung Fu and singing. For tickets call 630-355-4322 or 630-355-7294; for more information visit xilin.org/?p=985.

Special Needs Storytime: Your whole family is invited to a 30-minute program of books, songs and fun for children with special needs. All abilities are welcome with an adult caregiver from 11 to 11:30 a.m., Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd. For more information visit the library’s website, www.naperville-lib.org or call 630-961-4100.

Family Films — “Alvin and the Chipmunks” (PG): Children and families are invited to join us to watch movies. A short activity related to the film will start the event, followed immediately by the movie, 1 to 3 p.m., Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. . For more information visit the library’s website, www.naperville-lib.org or call 630-961-4100.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday: The Cat In The Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude, Mayzie and a host of Dr. Seuss characters will come alive on the Center Stage Theater stage during the month of February in “Seussical Junior”! In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, actors will entertain audiences young and old every Saturday in February beginning Feb. 2. Shows will be performed at noon and 3 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase online at http://kidzkabaret.fairladyproductions.net/show/seussical/ and all seats are $8.

Feb. 3

Free Movie @ the Library – Jump the Hold List/See It Now!: Join us for a screening of a new movie release on DVD. No more waiting in long lines at the theater or on long hold lists at the Library. Watch “To Rome with Love” (Rated R). Writer/director Woody Allen presents four comedic tales of love and romance set in Rome. Penelope Cruz, Ellen Page, Alec Baldwin, and Roberto Benigni lead the all-star cast, 2 p.m., Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. For more information visit the library’s website, www.naperville-lib.org or call 630-961-4100.

Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides: Enjoy a 15-minute ride through the prairies and woodlands of Danada Forest Preserve as you learn about its history. Wagons are used if there is less than 4 inches of packed snow on the trail. Noon – 3 p.m. at Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Road in Wheaton. $5 per person ages 13 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Rides are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups of 15 or more are encouraged to reserve private rides. Call 630-668-6012.

Ice Fishing for Beginners: Learn the basics of ice fishing, including safety, equipment, techniques and tips for forest preserve lakes. Fishing will follow if conditions permit. Equipment and bait provided. 1 – 3 p.m. at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton on Butterfield Road two miles west of Naperville Road. Ages 6 and up; under 18 with an adult. Free. Registration begins Jan. 22. Call 630-933-7248.

Feb. 4

Snowflake Alphabet Bingo: Attention, kids in grades K to 3! Come join us for drop-in rounds of alphabet bingo. The bingo cards will feature snowflake patterns with letters on each snowflake. Listen for the letters and you might be a winner in this program that meets from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. For more information visit the library’s website, www.naperville-lib.org or call 630-961-4100.

ISAC Financial Aid Process & Overview Presentation: The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will join us at the Library for a session that gets the conversation started about paying for college, 7 p.m., Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd. This Healthy, Wealthy & Wise program will be repeated on Wednesday, 7 p.m., Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. For more information visit the library’s website, www.naperville-lib.org or call 630-961-4100.

Feb. 5

Lady Jane’s Salon-Naperville: A bi-monthly reading series dedicated to romantic fiction will celebrate its one-year anniversary at 7 p.m. at Le Chocolat du Bouchard, second floor, 129 S. Washington St. Naperville. Featured authors Blythe Gifford, Shannyn Schroeder, Molly O’Keefe and Tracey Devlyn will read excerpts from their novels. Event admission is $5.00 or one gently used paperback romance novel. All admission proceeds will be donated to Celebrate Differences, a not-for-profit organization committed to supporting individuals and children with disabilities. For more information or to RSVP (space is limited), please visit http://LadyJanesSalonNaperville.com.

Andrews Sisters: The Legacy Girls are here to perform toe-tapping hits of the famous Andrew Sisters with tight 3-part harmonies, costumes and synchronized choreography, not to mention that comedic flair! Boogie Woogie back to the 30’s and 40’s with all your favorites. This program starts at 7 p.m., 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr. and is partially funded by a grant from the City of Naperville. For more information visit the library’s website, www.naperville-lib.org or call 630-961-4100.

ARTSpeaks: The crucial role of the arts in development of 21st century skills will be the focus of an event set for 7 to 9 p.m. in the forum room of Neuqua Valley High School’s Gold Campus, 3220 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville. The keynote speaker will be Hofstra University professor and author Peter Boonshaft, who will discuss how the arts teach students to develop their passion for life into their ideal career. For more information, including a link to a recent story The Sun published about the ARTSpeaks organization in Indian Prairie School District 204, go to artspeaks204.org.

Feb. 6

Volunteer with forest district: Learn about volunteering with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County during Blaze New Trails and Volunteer events from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the district’s headquarters within Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton, 3s580 Naperville Road between Butterfield and Warrenville roads. Call volunteer services at 630-933-7681.

Time for the Tooth Fairy: Celebrate your teeth and Dental Health Month with the Tooth Fairy’s helpers at 11 a.m., Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. Enjoy stories, songs, a craft—and maybe something special from our tiny, toothsome, Fairy Friend. For more information visit the library’s website, www.naperville-lib.org or call 630-961-4100.

Job Search Workshop: Online Portfolios: Participants will learn about various options whereby they can create their own online portfolio, 3 p.m., Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. Seating is limited for this Healthy, Wealthy & Wise program. For more information visit the library’s website, www.naperville-lib.org or call 630-961-4100.

Travelers Klub/ Great Wall of China: We’ll go to the Orient to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Join us for fun activities, crafts and scrumptious snacks. This program for children in Grades K – 3 without a caregiver meets at 4:15 p.m., 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr. Register for this program at www.naperville-lib.org. For more information visit the library’s website, www.naperville-lib.org or call 630-961-4100.

Feb. 7

Five Secrets To Permanent Weight Loss: Educate yourself about how the body and metabolism works, why most diets don’t work and the true value of being healthy and fit, 7 p.m., 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr. This program is presented by Lifetime Health and Wellness and is a Healthy, Wealthy & Wise program. For more information visit the library’s website, www.naperville-lib.org or call 630-961-4100.

Feb. 9

Ice fishing: The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s “Hard-Water Classic” Ice-Fishing Tournament is from noon to 3:30 p.m. on Silver Lake at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville. Registration is $15 per person in advance online at signmeup.com/86766. Check-in is at Blackwell from 11 to 11:45 a.m., and tournament fishing is from noon to 3:30 p.m. For details, call 630-876-5931.

Bids for Beads tickets on sale: The Naperville Jaycees Mardi Gras celebration will be from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Northern Illinois University Naperville Campus, 1120 N. Diehl Road. Tickets are $45 a person. Entertainment includes character performers, live music by Love & Money, appetizers from Heaven on Seven, special Hurricanes, and a live and silent auction. Tickets and access to the online auction are available at www.naperjaycees.org. Sponsorships also are available. Learn more by emailing JCMardiGras@gmail.com.

Feb. 10

Free Movie @ the Library — Jump the Hold List/See It Now!: Join us for a screening of a new movie release on DVD. No more waiting in long lines at the theater or on long hold lists at the Library. Watch “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter”(Rated R) at2 p.m. 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr. Abraham Lincoln, history’s greatest hunter of the undead, must risk the presidency, his family, and his life to protect America from the bloodthirsty vampires.

Feb. 13

Mental health courses: NAMI of DuPage County will offer the NAMI Family-to-Family Education course for families and caregivers of people diagnosed with mental illnesses. All instruction and course materials are free for class participants. The 12-week series of classes will start at 7 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in Wheaton. To register, visit www.namidupage.org or call the NAMI DuPage office at 630-752-0066, ext. 210.

Feb. 22

Learn business of being artist: North Central College’s 13th annual Self Employment in the Arts Conference from Feb. 22-23 will help aspiring artists learn to become successful entrepreneurs. The conference at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville Hotel, 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle, will start at 1 p.m. Feb. 22 and end at 4 p.m. Feb. 23. The registration fee for students is $95 for the full conference or $55 for a day. Scholarships are available. To register, visit selfemploymentinthearts.com or contact 630-637-5468 or aerogers@noctrl.edu.

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