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Updated: November 16, 2011 1:20AM

Ice cream social set in Naperville

NCO Youth & Family Services invites the public to an ice cream social from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the NCO offices at 1305 W. Oswego Road.

A commemorative photo will be taken at 5:30 p.m. to celebrate NCO’s 40th anniversary.

In addition to free ice cream sundaes, there will be live entertainment. To register for the event, or for more information, call 630-961-2992, ext. 234, or email dportner@ncoyouth.org.

Used books sought for upcoming sale

Residents can donate used books, CDs and DVDs at Naperville Area AAUW collection drives from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Naperville School District 203 administration building, 203 W. Hillside Road, and from 9 a.m. to noon June 11 at Neuqua Valley High School, 2360 95th St.

Donations are also being accepted between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. through June 10 at the Crouse Education Center, 780 Shoreline Drive, Aurora.

Materials collected will be used at the AAUW’s annual used book sale to take place from June 15 to 18 at Neuqua Valley High School. More than 30,000 used books, CDs, DVDs and more will be available at low prices.

A preview will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. June 15, with a $10 entry fee. The sale itself will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 16 and 17. A close-out event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon June 18, where those attending will pay $7 for everything they can fit in a grocery bag.

All proceeds from the event will benefit scholarships, fellowships and other programs supporting women and girls. For more information, call Sue Topp at 847-596-0450 or visit www.aauw-il.org/naperville.

Triathlon to be held at Centennial Beach

The SheROX triathlon will take place at 7 a.m. June 12 at Centennial Beach, 500 W. Jackson Ave.

The all-female event features a half-mile swim, 14.2-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run. For more information, visit www.sheroxtri.com/naperville-il.html.

Naperville Library to sell equipment

The Naperville Public Library will hold its biannual Library Sale from 9 a.m. to noon June 18 in Meeting Room A/B at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive.

Sale items will include used library equipment and furnishings. Items currently on sale can be viewed at www.naperville-lib.info.

All items will be sold on a cash and carry basis. Payment may be made by cash, check, MasterCard, American Express or Visa debit or credit card. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.info.

Walking tour to focus on Naper history, unique food

During the History Bites Walking Tour, travel through downtown Naperville for unique bites of history from 4:30 to 6 p.m. June 25.

Enjoy a progressive food experience with tastings at local restaurants, liberally seasoned with local stories and architecture highlights.

The tour will begin at Naper Settlement Visitor Center, 523 S. Webster St. Tickets are $35. For tickets or more information, call 630-420-6010.

Orchestra to present concert with Latin flair

The DuPage Symphony Orchestra will present “Latin American Fiesta” at 7:30 p.m. June 25 at the Community Concert Center in Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave.

The free concert will feature Gershwin’s “Cuban Overture,” Moncayo’s “Huapango” and other festive and lively orchestral favorites. For more information, visit www.dupagesymphony.org.

Civil War tour planned in Naperville

“Walking with Soldiers: The Civil War Tour” will be held from 2 to 3:15 p.m. June 26 beginning at Naper Settlement Visitor Center, 523 S. Webster St.

Partcipants can learn the story of how Levi Shafer’s gun fired the first two shots at Gettysburg, see how the shell that killed Dr. Horace Potter is incorporated into his headstone, view the grave of a Confederate soldier that is buried at the Naperville Cemetery and hear more stories of Civil War veterans who were from Naperville.

The event is for teens and adults. Some of the historical material may be too graphic for younger audiences, organizers said.

Tickets are $12, $10 for Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining members. For tickets or more information, call 630-420-6010.

Golf outings to aid WDSRA

The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association Women’s Golf Outing is set for 9 a.m. June 27 at Arrowhead Golf Course, 26W151 Butterfield Road in Wheaton.

The event will feature a continental breakfast, nine holes of golf with a cart, buffet lunch and special on-course treats. This year’s theme is “Grease.”

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by a caddy auction at 8:15 a.m. and shotgun start at 9 a.m. Tickets are $75 per golfer; after June 10, the price increases to $85.

Funds raised will help support WDSRA programs.

Online registration is available at www.wdsra.com. For more information, contact WDSRA Development Manager Cindy Allston at 630-681-0960, ext. 132, or cindya@wdsra.com.

Also on June 27, the WDSRA Charlie Long/WDSRA Golf Classic will take place at 1 p.m. at Arrowhead Golf Course. The event will feature 18 holes of golf with a cart, buffet lunch, sit-down dinner, prizes, raffle, silent auction and on-course treats.

Registration begins at noon, followed by a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Tickets are $130. Online registration is available at www.wdsra.com.

Will County Farmers Market to open Thursday

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is hosting a farmers market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays from June 2 to Sept. 29 at Riverview Farmstead along Book Road between 111th and 119th streets.

The market will feature fresh items such as chicken, eggs, jams, tomatoes, bread, salsas, sauces and more. In addition, from 10 to 11 a.m. this Thursday, the district will offer “Fresh from the Farm,” a program designed for children and families.

For more information, call 815-886-1467.

Families sought for
exchange students

Share America International is seeking host families in Naperville for summer exchange students from France.

The high school age students speak English, are fully insured, have their own spending money and attend two field trips per week.

The students will be in the U.S. from June 11 to July 5 and Aug. 1 to 19. For more information, contact Margaret Wnek at 708-363-2120 or email wnek.margaret3@gmail.com.

Registration under way for Safety Town program

Registration has begun for the Safety Town Summer Program sponsored by the Naperville Junior Woman’s Club in conjunction with several city of Naperville departments and other community groups.

The link to the registration website is available on the NJWC website www.napervillejuniors.org.

The Safety Town Summer Program is targeted for children entering kindergarten or first grade. Children attend a 90-minute class once a day for one week and learn about bike safety, fire safety, proper use of helmets, car seat use, water safety, bus safety, pedestrian safety, electrical safety, train safety, poison awareness, animal safety, personal safety and calling 911.

For more information, or available program dates, email safetytown@napervillejuniors.org or visit www.napervillejuniors.org.

Camp Naper looking for participants

Camp Naper weekly summer day camps begin June 20 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St.

Participants can choose from one of four camps: “Secret Seekers,” “Treasure Hunters” and “T.H.E. Detectives: Treasure Hunters Extreme” for grades one to six and a Civil War encampment for grades six to eight.

During each session, campers will look for hidden treasures both on Naper Settlement grounds and around the community.

Middle school Civil War enthusiasts will enjoy camping overnight in the fort during the Civil War Encampment, where parents can also join in the fun, organizers said.

For more information, visit www.napersettlement.museum. To register, call 630- 420-6010.

Soap Box Derby to be run Saturday

Boys and girls 8 to 17 years old will compete for the title of Chicago Soap Box Derby Champion from approximately 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the corner of Diehl and Frontenac roads.

Spectators are welcome and children can stop by for a test run in a soap box derby car.

Boys and girls who do not have a soap box derby car and would like to compete are encouraged to call and reserve a car at 630-841-8832.

For more information, contact Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Race Director Stan Iglehart at 630-841-8832 or via email at stanleyi@sbcglobal.net.

For more information, visit www.chicagosoapboxderby.org.

Cavalcade of Planes at Clow Airport

The 12th annual Cavalcade of Planes will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Clow Bolingbrook International Airport, located along Clow International Parkway, Bolingbrook.

The event includes airplanes on display, Parachute Club jumps, food, entertainment and more.

Tickets are $3 for adults and $1 for children 5 to 18 years old. Children younger than 5 get in free. For more information, call Joe DePaulo at 630-378-0479.

Charity walk Saturday along the Riverwalk

The Great Steps for NF walk will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday along the Naperville Riverwalk.

The event will include food, music, a raffle and more and benefits neurofibromatosis research. For more information, visit www.nfmidwest.org.

Go fly a kite at Frontier Park

The Naperville Park District’s fourth annual Frontier Kite Fly will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Frontier Park, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive.

The free event is sponsored by the Naperville Convention & Visitors Bureau and Chicago Parent.

For more information, call 630-848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.

Walk in Joseph Naper’s footsteps

Take a guided tour of Joseph Naper’s original 19 blocks of Naperville with an emphasis on downtown Naperville living and the German immigrant experience from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

Highlights of the tour include the site of Naper Academy, Hannah Ditzler’s home, the site of the Stenger Brewery and the site where Ed Stoos made his once famous Naperville soda water. All ages are welcome.

The tour steps off from Centennial Beach, 500 W. Jackson Ave. Tickets are $12, $10 for Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining members. For more information or tickets, call 630-420-6010.

Golf event to aid the USO

The USO of Illinois will host the first USO Heartland Golf Classic, titled “Tee-Off for the Troops,” starting at 7:30 a.m. Monday at Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook.

The golf outing will raise funds for USO of Illinois programs and services that support more than 300,000 troops and their families throughout Illinois. The event will feature a full day of golf, recreation and entertainment, including sports celebrities, authentic vintage military aircraft and parachute artists, golf challenges, cash prizes, dinner, live and silent auctions and more.

For more information, including registration and event sponsorship, visit www.usoheartlandclassic.com.

Fundraiser to aid local veterans

Naperville Responds to Our Veterans will host the “Day Out For Our Veterans” fundraiser throughout the day June 8 at several restaurants and businesses in Naperville.

Proceeds from revenue generated on that day will be donated to Naperville Responds to Our Veterans, an all-volunteer organization whose mission is to assist veterans in need by raising donations of money, building materials and professional labor and coordinating the process of repairing, building and donating homes.

Attendees should look for red, white and blue balloons and the group’s logo on that day to identify businesses participating in the event. Businesses interested in participating should contact Rose McMahon at 630-788-6473 or 630-536-0956.

For more information, visit www.nrfov.com.

Senior picnic planned along Riverwalk

Naperville and Lisle Township Triad invites the public to attend a senior picnic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 8 at the Naperville Riverwalk Grand Pavilion.

The Triad consists of law enforcement, senior citizens and community groups whose mission is to enrich the lives of all senior citizens in Naperville Township, Lisle Township and the city of Naperville.

For more information, or to make a reservation, call Jan Barbour at 630-355-2786.

Historic wedding dresses to be on display

Naper Settlement’s museum curators will present seldom-seen wedding dresses from the museum’s collection, dating from the early 19th century through the 1950s, during “A Walk Down the Aisle,” being held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. June 11 at Naper Settlement’s Collections Care and Storage Facility, 180 Fort Hill Drive.

Attendees will have an opportunity to consult about care and storage issues for their own wedding gown and other textiles.

The program includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum Collections Care and Storage Facility. Attendees are asked to enter through Door C at the building’s far northwest corner.

Tickets are $10, $8 for Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining members. For tickets or more information, call 630-420-6010.

Loaves & Fishes to present ‘Day Without Hunger’

The “Day Without Hunger” will take place from noon to 4:30 p.m. June 18 at Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry, 1871 High Grove Lane.

Client food distribution will take place from 8 a.m. to noon, followed by a free community barbecue, family activities and music from noon to 4:30 p.m.

Attendees can learn more about hunger in the community and meet the pantry’s Pathways to Empowerment partners.

For information, call Jody Bender at 630-355-3663, ext. 111, or visit www.loaves-fishes.org/events.html.

Naperville Jazz Festival set for June 18

The Naperville Jazz Festival will take place from 4 to 10 p.m. June 18 at the Naperville Concert Center, 104 E. Benton Ave.

Award-winning jazz band Spyro Gyra will be the opening act. For more information, visit www.napervillejazz.org.

Summer Reading Program set to begin

The Naperville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, “A Midsummer Knight’s Read,” will take place from Monday through July 31.

The program is for all ages and includes the Rubber Ducky Club for babies up to 35 months, the children’s program for kids from 3 years old to those entering fifth grade in the fall, the teen program for students entering the sixth grade to completing high school and the adult program.

There are prizes and raffles for all ages. For more information, call 630-961-4100 or visit www.naperville-lib.info.

Municipal Band season to start soon

The Naperville Municipal Band’s 2011 summer concerts will take place at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday evening from June 9 to Aug. 11 at the Community Concert Center in Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave.

The first 1,000 audience members to arrive in Central Park for each concert will receive a chance to win one of four $25 gift certificates, two from the local merchant supporting that evening’s performance and two from the band.

Each concert also features an ice cream social, sponsored by a local not-for-profit organization. For more information, visit www.napervilleband.org.

Free music offered on Riverwalk

Join the Naperville Park District for free, live music all summer long from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday evenings at the Riverwalk Free Speech Pavilion at the intersection of Webster Street and Jackson Avenue.

Concert dates are June 10, 17 and 24; July 8, 15, 22 and 29; and Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26. For more information, call 630- 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.