This class is based upon Microsoft Word 2007®, a component of Microsoft Office 2007®. Definitions of various components and location of common commands will be described.  A basic understanding of keyboarding and mouse operation is required for this class. Each class is free-standing and not part of any series. Computer class registration must be done either in person at any Computer Lab or by calling 630-961-4100, ext. 4990 for the 95th Street Computer Lab or 630-961-4100 ext. 6335 for the Nichols Computer Lab. Please have your Naperville Public Library card ready. You may sign up just once for each computer class. If you wish to take the same class more than once you will be placed on a waiting list. There is a $10 non-refundable attendance fee for each class that must be paid at the time of registration.

You’re in for a treat at the Library!! Join us for a Meet & Greet at a very special storytime presented by one of the many friendly police officers of the Naperville Police Department. Come for storytime, learn about safety, receive some "goodies" and get a tour of a police squad car. The police officer will also be on hand to answer any questions from the children and adults in attendance. The Naperville Police Department not only protects and serves our community, but provides a fun and exciting learning experience for all. No registration is required for this program for children of all ages with a caregiver.

Feeling "board"? "Picktureka®" yourself, your friends, and family having a fun time playing from our collection of games! "Checkers" out our extra large and regular size games, too. Play an old favorite or try something new. Game selection will vary at each library. This is a program for children and families. No registration is required.

Children’s Department, 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr.      

Children’s Department, Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd. 

Children’s Department, Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave.

The Nichols Library will close early at 5 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 3. The Naper Boulevard and 95th Street libraries will remain open until 9 p.m.

Drive-up returns for all materials are available 24 hours a day at the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave.; the Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd.; and the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr. Materials may also be renewed by calling 961-0460. The Library Catalog, www.naperville-lib.org, is also available 24/7. 

The Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling is a community festival that gives you one last chance to let loose, have fun and end the summer with a bang! Hosted over Labor Day weekend, the Last Fling runs Friday September 3rd thru Monday September 6, 2010.

For more information, visit

The Naperville Farmers Market takes place each Saturday starting Saturday, June 5 through Saturday, October 30 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Fifth Avenue Station parking lot.

For more information, call (630) 369-5638.

Saturday, May 15 is the grand opening of the We Grow Dreams Garden Market which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 15 through October at Freedom Commons, located between I-88 and Diehl Road on Freedom Drive. Items for sale at the Garden Market will include annuals, perennials, herbs, houseplants, mixed containers, hypertufa planters with plants, fairy gardens, pumpkins, gourds and cornstalks, locally grown seasonal produce, birdhouses, customized garden bricks and pet memorial stones, craft items, handcrafted gift cards and bookmarks. Shoppers may drop off their own containers to be planted.

Weekly specials will be posted at

KidsMatter, together with The Naperville Police Department and the Naperville Park District Police, will host the annual Skaters’ Picnic at the Centennial Beach Skate Park in downtown Naperville on Saturday, September 4, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., during the Jaycee’s Last Fling celebration. Skaters will be treated to a free picnic lunch served by the Police and KidsMatter, and watch professional skaters in action from Character Skateboards. The first 100 skaters will receive a free event t-shirt, and every skater will receive a free raffle ticket for a drawing of great prizes. A special highlight not to miss: The Annual Doughnut Eating Contest between the police and the skaters!

The Naperville Men’s Glee Club will perform the concert “Silly Songs and Lullabies” from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 4 on the lawn of Grace for Life Bible Church at the corner of Aurora Avenue and River Road. Songs include “The Pirate’s Who Don’t Do Anything” and “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.” Children may come in costume if they wish and will have the chance to open presents, enjoy a visit from a special guest and take a treat home. In case of inclement weather, the event will move indoors at the church. A free will offering will be accepted.

For more information, call (630) 448-0518 or visit

The Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling is a community festival that gives you one last chance to let loose, have fun and end the summer with a bang! Hosted over Labor Day weekend, the Last Fling runs Friday September 3rd thru Monday September 6, 2010.

For more information, visit

The public is invited and encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a picnic dinner. Recitals are held rain or shine.  For more information, visit www. naperville-carillon.org.

The Naperville Public Library will be closed Sunday, Sept. 5 and Monday, Sept. 6. Normal operating hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 7.

The Nichols Library will close early at 5 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 3. The Naper Boulevard and 95th Street libraries will remain open until 9 p.m.

Drive-up returns for all materials are available 24 hours a day at the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave.; the Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd.; and the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr. Materials may also be renewed by calling 961-0460. The Library Catalog, www.naperville-lib.org, is also available 24/7. 

Theresa Przybylski added an Agility instructor with 20 years experience and her award winning Siberian Huskies instead of Heather.
Puppy class teaches basic commands, including sit, down, stay, and leash walking with positive reinforcement as well as puppy socialization.  The six week class is taught by Theresa Przybylski, Agility Instructor with 20 years experience and her award winning Siberian Huskies.  Registration and a fee of $85 are required.  Classes are held in the dog park on natural uneven terrain.  For additional class requirements please download a registration form at www.fpdwc.org or call 815-727-8700.  Discounts or additional fees may apply; see registration form for details.

Puppy Class
Sundays, August 8 – September 19, no class August 15
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

To register for any of our programs please call (708) 534-8499. Additional information for any of our programs can be found at

Welcome our new instructor, Theresa Przybylski, who comes to us with twenty years experience as an agility instructor. Theresa is passionate about all the wonderful activities available to dogs and their owners and is eager to teach for the district. Join Theresa and her award winning Siberian Huskies for seven- week agility or puppy classes at Whalon Lake. Three courses are being offered for a variety of pet abilities: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Dog Agility.  Courses are taught through positive reinforcement.  The beginner course offers an overview of agility handling.  Intermediate and advanced courses introduce the owner and dog to more advanced skills and techniques.  Equipment may include weave poles, tunnels, and A-frames.  You must possess a current dog park permit in order to participate in any of the agility classes.  Registration and a fee of $105 are required.  All dogs must be up-to-date on rabies and DHLP (or titer tested).  One dog per person, participants must be at least 18 years of age.  Courses are held in the dog park on natural uneven terrain.  Call 815.727.8700 or visit ReconnectWithNature.org to obtain a registration form.

Sundays, August 8 – September 26, no class August 15
Advanced Dog Agility Class – Session 1
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

To register for any of our programs please call (708) 534-8499. Additional information for any of our programs can be found at

Welcome our new instructor, Theresa Przybylski, who comes to us with twenty years experience as an agility instructor. Theresa is passionate about all the wonderful activities available to dogs and their owners and is eager to teach for the district. Join Theresa and her award winning Siberian Huskies for seven- week agility or puppy classes at Whalon Lake. Three courses are being offered for a variety of pet abilities: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Dog Agility.  Courses are taught through positive reinforcement.  The beginner course offers an overview of agility handling.  Intermediate and advanced courses introduce the owner and dog to more advanced skills and techniques.  Equipment may include weave poles, tunnels, and A-frames.  You must possess a current dog park permit in order to participate in any of the agility classes.  Registration and a fee of $105 are required.  All dogs must be up-to-date on rabies and DHLP (or titer tested).  One dog per person, participants must be at least 18 years of age.  Courses are held in the dog park on natural uneven terrain.  Call 815.727.8700 or visit ReconnectWithNature.org to obtain a registration form.

Sundays, August 8 – September 26, no class August 15
Intermediate Dog Agility Class
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

To register for any of our programs please call (708) 534-8499. Additional information for any of our programs can be found at

Welcome our new instructor, Theresa Przybylski, who comes to us with twenty years experience as an agility instructor. Theresa is passionate about all the wonderful activities available to dogs and their owners and is eager to teach for the district. Join Theresa and her award winning Siberian Huskies for seven- week agility or puppy classes at Whalon Lake. Three courses are being offered for a variety of pet abilities: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Dog Agility.  Courses are taught through positive reinforcement.  The beginner course offers an overview of agility handling.  Intermediate and advanced courses introduce the owner and dog to more advanced skills and techniques.  Equipment may include weave poles, tunnels, and A-frames.  You must possess a current dog park permit in order to participate in any of the agility classes.  Registration and a fee of $105 are required.  All dogs must be up-to-date on rabies and DHLP (or titer tested).  One dog per person, participants must be at least 18 years of age.  Courses are held in the dog park on natural uneven terrain.  Call 815.727.8700 or visit ReconnectWithNature.org to obtain a registration form.

Sundays, August 8 – September 26, no class August 15
Beginner Dog Agility Class
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

To register for any of our programs please call (708) 534-8499. Additional information for any of our programs can be found at

The Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling is a community festival that gives you one last chance to let loose, have fun and end the summer with a bang! Hosted over Labor Day weekend, the Last Fling runs Friday September 3rd thru Monday September 6, 2010.

For more information, visit

The Naperville Public Library will be closed Sunday, Sept. 5 and Monday, Sept. 6. Normal operating hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 7.

The Nichols Library will close early at 5 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 3. The Naper Boulevard and 95th Street libraries will remain open until 9 p.m.

Drive-up returns for all materials are available 24 hours a day at the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave.; the Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd.; and the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr. Materials may also be renewed by calling 961-0460. The Library Catalog, www.naperville-lib.org, is also available 24/7. 

Naperville Noon Lions raffle drawing is Monday, September 6, 1:30 p.m. at the stage on Jackson Ave at Last Fling.

For information on raffle sales, please contact Jane Bowers at (630) 640-8331.

The English Rows Towne Centre Farmers Market will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. on Mondays from now through September 27 at English Rows Towne Centre, located south of 103rd Street on the west side of Route 59.

For more information, call (630) 946-6364.

The Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling is a community festival that gives you one last chance to let loose, have fun and end the summer with a bang! Hosted over Labor Day weekend, the Last Fling runs Friday September 3rd thru Monday September 6, 2010.

For more information, visit

Meetings are usually held on the first Monday of each month in the CMO Conference Room. Dates may be subject to change. For meeting confirmation or more information, call Katie Wernberg at (630) 548-1122.

Your whole family is invited to sing and dance and share books with us in this half hour storytime. A sign language interpreter is available upon request. Please inquire at any Children’s Services Desk for more information about this program. All ages and abilities are welcome with an adult caregiver. 

How is your legal health? This seminar is designed to teach seniors how to effectively protect their assets, avoid probate expenses, and distribute their estate to their heirs. David Boone, a participating attorney in the A.A.R.P. Legal Services Network, will help you assess your legal health. Each participant may make an appointment for a free private 45-minute consultation. Refreshments will be served. Online registration and a Naperville Public Library card are required to attend this program. Register at www.naperville-lib.info, or any of the Adult or Children’s service desks at the three Library buildings. This program is presented in partnership with the A.A.R.P. Legal Services Network.

City Council meetings are held every first and third Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted. Dates are subject to change.

For more information, visit

This class is an introduction to computers for users who are not very familiar with personal computers. The concept of Windows Explorer® will be introduced. We will use Internet Explorer to practice keyboarding and the patrons who do not have an e-mail address will be assisted in creating one. This class will be based upon the Windows XP® operating system which is in use at the Library’s Computer Labs. Each class is free-standing and not part of any series. Computer class registration must be done either in person at any Computer Lab or by calling 630-961-4100, ext. 4990 for the 95th Street Computer Lab or 630-961-4100 ext. 6335 for the Nichols Computer Lab. Please have your Naperville Public Library card ready. You may sign up just once for each computer class. If you wish to take the same class more than once you will be placed on a waiting list. There is a $10 non-refundable attendance fee for each class that must be paid at the time of registration.

The Advisory Cultural Commission was established to assist, inform and advise the City Council on matters pertaining to the arts, culture and special events in the city of Naperville. The Commission usually meets on the second Wednesday of every month in the City Manager’s conference room. Dates may be subject to change.  For meeting confirmation or more information, contact Community Grants Coordinator Katie Wernberg at (630) 548-1122.

Presented by IL. Rep. Darlene J. Senger, 96th District, and IL. Rep. Michael G. Connelly, 48th District

Join Illinois State Representatives Senger and Connelly along with agencies and businesses that work with seniors for an informative morning. Visit the Naperville Public Library table to find out how you can access information and materials available at the Library both in person and online. Refreshments will be served. No registration is required. This program is presented in partnership with Rep. Senger and Rep. Connelly. 

Learn to communicate with your baby using sign language. This 3-week program provides a fun environment for babies (8 to 24 months) and their caregivers to learn the basics of sign language. Each week, a new theme will be introduced using stimulating activities, books, songs and play. Online registration is required for each date and is limited to 15 babies per program. A Naperville Public Library card is required to attend this program. Register at www.naperville-lib.info, or any of the Adult or Children’s service desks at the three Library buildings.

The author Jim Benton created the mad scientist Franny K. Stein who makes a monster out of lunchmeat and builds a two-headed robot. Franny encourages everyone to find their inner mad scientist and we will do just that with experiments, games, crafts and plenty of mad science. For children in grades one to three. Online registration and a Naperville Public Library card are required to attend this program. Register at www.naperville-lib.info, or any of the Adult or Children’s service desks at the three Library buildings.

Feeling "board"? "Picktureka®" yourself, your friends, and family having a fun time playing from our collection of games! "Checkers" out our extra large and regular size games, too. Play an old favorite or try something new. Game selection will vary at each library. This is a program for children and families. No registration is required.

Children’s Department, 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr.

Children’s Department, Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd.

Children’s Department, Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave.

The Naperville Farmers Market takes place each Saturday starting Saturday, June 5 through Saturday, October 30 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Fifth Avenue Station parking lot.

For more information, call (630) 369-5638.

The board reviews, informs and advises the city on transportation matters, such as pedestrian safety, traffic, speed limits and parking. For more information, call (630) 420-6100.

The Naperville Exchange Club will host a September 11 remembrance ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 11 behind the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. Please join Mayor A. George Pradel and community members as they observe the ninth anniversary of the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2011, and honor those that gave their lives for our freedom.

Saturday, May 15 is the grand opening of the We Grow Dreams Garden Market which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 15 through October at Freedom Commons, located between I-88 and Diehl Road on Freedom Drive. Items for sale at the Garden Market will include annuals, perennials, herbs, houseplants, mixed containers, hypertufa planters with plants, fairy gardens, pumpkins, gourds and cornstalks, locally grown seasonal produce, birdhouses, customized garden bricks and pet memorial stones, craft items, handcrafted gift cards and bookmarks. Shoppers may drop off their own containers to be planted.

Weekly specials will be posted at

The Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Association will be having their next rally race on September 11 & 12 and October 16 & 17. Races will be held at the corner of Frontenac and Diehl road, south of I-88 and 1 mile west of Rt. 59. This will be an All-American Soap Box Derby rally race and kids from the Chicago area and the Midwest will be competing in this race. Racing will begin at 9 a.m. each day and end at approximately 6 p.m. There is no charge for spectators, concession stands will be available and be sure to bring your lawn chairs. Soap Box Derby racing has been in the Chicago land area for over 25 years and is open to boys and girls ages 8 to 17. There are several club cars available for use, cars are limited and will be given out on a first come first served basis. To reserve a car call before the day of the race or for more info call Stan Iglehart at 630-841-8832.

For more information, visit

Learn about old Naperville, and see the new Naperville!  This one-hour Historic Tour of Naperville blends the past with the present, highlights Naperville's growth, and includes some fun stories!  The Tour includes Naperville's Historic District, North Central College, charming downtown businesses and shopping areas, state-of-the-art police and fire stations, the scenic Riverwalk, Naper Settlement, Centennial Beach, and more!

Reservations are requested as the tours do sell out. No strollers.

$8 for Adults, $5 for Children 4-17, and 1 cent for Children 3 and under.

For more information, visit www.napervilletrolley.com.

Join members of the Naperville Writer’s Group as they present the newest edition of Rivulets. This annual literary magazine highlights members’ poetry and prose. Beverages and light refreshments will be served followed by readings by the authors. The public is invited to attend. No registration required. This program is presented in partnership with the Naperville Writers’ Group.

Spin your way to a dining extravaganza at this Naperville Heritage Society gala evening from 5:30 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, September 11. Find out moments before you are whisked off by limousine or trolley, which prominent restaurant, private home or historic building you will travel to for a gourmet-style meal. Socialize over dinner with friends and community members and then return to Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., for dessert and dancing under the stars. This event also features a premier specialty auction. Seating is limited; tickets are $150 per person.

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The public is invited and encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a picnic dinner. Recitals are held rain or shine.  For more information, visit www. naperville-carillon.org.

The Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Association will be having their next rally race on September 11 & 12 and October 16 & 17. Races will be held at the corner of Frontenac and Diehl road, south of I-88 and 1 mile west of Rt. 59. This will be an All-American Soap Box Derby rally race and kids from the Chicago area and the Midwest will be competing in this race. Racing will begin at 9 a.m. each day and end at approximately 6 p.m. There is no charge for spectators, concession stands will be available and be sure to bring your lawn chairs. Soap Box Derby racing has been in the Chicago land area for over 25 years and is open to boys and girls ages 8 to 17. There are several club cars available for use, cars are limited and will be given out on a first come first served basis. To reserve a car call before the day of the race or for more info call Stan Iglehart at 630-841-8832.

For more information, visit

Theresa Przybylski added an Agility instructor with 20 years experience and her award winning Siberian Huskies instead of Heather.
Puppy class teaches basic commands, including sit, down, stay, and leash walking with positive reinforcement as well as puppy socialization.  The six week class is taught by Theresa Przybylski, Agility Instructor with 20 years experience and her award winning Siberian Huskies.  Registration and a fee of $85 are required.  Classes are held in the dog park on natural uneven terrain.  For additional class requirements please download a registration form at www.fpdwc.org or call 815-727-8700.  Discounts or additional fees may apply; see registration form for details.

Puppy Class
Sundays, August 8 – September 19, no class August 15
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

To register for any of our programs please call (708) 534-8499. Additional information for any of our programs can be found at

Welcome our new instructor, Theresa Przybylski, who comes to us with twenty years experience as an agility instructor. Theresa is passionate about all the wonderful activities available to dogs and their owners and is eager to teach for the district. Join Theresa and her award winning Siberian Huskies for seven- week agility or puppy classes at Whalon Lake. Three courses are being offered for a variety of pet abilities: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Dog Agility.  Courses are taught through positive reinforcement.  The beginner course offers an overview of agility handling.  Intermediate and advanced courses introduce the owner and dog to more advanced skills and techniques.  Equipment may include weave poles, tunnels, and A-frames.  You must possess a current dog park permit in order to participate in any of the agility classes.  Registration and a fee of $105 are required.  All dogs must be up-to-date on rabies and DHLP (or titer tested).  One dog per person, participants must be at least 18 years of age.  Courses are held in the dog park on natural uneven terrain.  Call 815.727.8700 or visit ReconnectWithNature.org to obtain a registration form.

Sundays, August 8 – September 26, no class August 15
Advanced Dog Agility Class – Session 1
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

To register for any of our programs please call (708) 534-8499. Additional information for any of our programs can be found at

Welcome our new instructor, Theresa Przybylski, who comes to us with twenty years experience as an agility instructor. Theresa is passionate about all the wonderful activities available to dogs and their owners and is eager to teach for the district. Join Theresa and her award winning Siberian Huskies for seven- week agility or puppy classes at Whalon Lake. Three courses are being offered for a variety of pet abilities: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Dog Agility.  Courses are taught through positive reinforcement.  The beginner course offers an overview of agility handling.  Intermediate and advanced courses introduce the owner and dog to more advanced skills and techniques.  Equipment may include weave poles, tunnels, and A-frames.  You must possess a current dog park permit in order to participate in any of the agility classes.  Registration and a fee of $105 are required.  All dogs must be up-to-date on rabies and DHLP (or titer tested).  One dog per person, participants must be at least 18 years of age.  Courses are held in the dog park on natural uneven terrain.  Call 815.727.8700 or visit ReconnectWithNature.org to obtain a registration form.

Sundays, August 8 – September 26, no class August 15
Intermediate Dog Agility Class
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

To register for any of our programs please call (708) 534-8499. Additional information for any of our programs can be found at

Welcome our new instructor, Theresa Przybylski, who comes to us with twenty years experience as an agility instructor. Theresa is passionate about all the wonderful activities available to dogs and their owners and is eager to teach for the district. Join Theresa and her award winning Siberian Huskies for seven- week agility or puppy classes at Whalon Lake. Three courses are being offered for a variety of pet abilities: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Dog Agility.  Courses are taught through positive reinforcement.  The beginner course offers an overview of agility handling.  Intermediate and advanced courses introduce the owner and dog to more advanced skills and techniques.  Equipment may include weave poles, tunnels, and A-frames.  You must possess a current dog park permit in order to participate in any of the agility classes.  Registration and a fee of $105 are required.  All dogs must be up-to-date on rabies and DHLP (or titer tested).  One dog per person, participants must be at least 18 years of age.  Courses are held in the dog park on natural uneven terrain.  Call 815.727.8700 or visit ReconnectWithNature.org to obtain a registration form.

Sundays, August 8 – September 26, no class August 15
Beginner Dog Agility Class
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

To register for any of our programs please call (708) 534-8499. Additional information for any of our programs can be found at

The Naperville Mayor’s Golf Outing will take place throughout the day on Monday, September 13 at Springbrook Golf Course, 2230 W. 83rd St. This event, celebrating its 30th anniversary of giving back to the community in 2010, supports several local charities including DuPage Children’s Museum; Little Friends, Inc.; Our Children’s Homestead; Safety Town; Samaritan Interfaith; Turning Pointe Autism Foundation; The YMCA Strong Kids campaign and other worthwhile causes. Last year, more than $23,000 was donated to local charities. Shotgun starts take place at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., with lunch at 11:30 a.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy gifts, a raffle, door prizes, refreshments and more. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

For more information, including cost, visit

The Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club invites you to our annual New Resident and Neighbor Kick-Off Coffee to present our activities and events for the 2010-2011 season. Children are welcome. Activities include: Artistic Endeavors, Coffee Talk, Let’s Do Lunch, Breakfast Bunch, Bridge, Chat and Stitch, Canasta, Bunko, Pinochle, Day and Evening Potlucks, Book Discussion Groups, French, Spanish, and Russian Groups, International Cooking, Investment Discussion Group, Mah Jongg, Moms & Tots Groups, Movies Anyone?, Ladies Night Out , Quilting, Rubber Stamping, Scrapbooking, Euchre, Wine Tasting, TGIF Social, Pilates, Game Night, Walking and more. We offer day, evening and weekend activities for women and couples. Our special guest will be Mayor A. George Pradel.

For more information, call Sue at (630) 904-5629 or visit

The English Rows Towne Centre Farmers Market will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. on Mondays from now through September 27 at English Rows Towne Centre, located south of 103rd Street on the west side of Route 59.

For more information, call (630) 946-6364.

Naperville Community Gardeners invite the public to their September 13 program “Monarch Magic” presented by Pat Miller. The program is free and follows the monthly meeting. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. and are held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Lane. “Monarch Magic” will help us to discover the magic of the monarch butterfly; its lifecycle and unbelievable migration to Mexico. Learn what makes this butterfly so special, what obstacles it faces and how everyone can be part of the solution! The speaker will be bringing live butterflies. Our guest speaker Pat Miller is a Master Gardener in the University of Illinois Extension. Miller has been gardening for over 45 years. She successfully raised over 195 butterflies and tagged over 85 butterflies in the summer of 2007. Miller travelled to the monarch butterfly overwintering sights in Mexico in 2007. In 2008, she raised over 580 butterflies and tagged 200 monarchs for their migration to Mexico.

For more information about Naperville Community Gardeners, visit

Babies will have fun with animal sounds through rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. This program is highlighting the Early Literacy skill, Phonological Awareness, which is the ability to hear and play with smaller sounds – like, "Baa, Moo, Oink!" For babies up to 23 months and their caregivers. No registration required.

Your whole family is invited to sing and dance and share books with us in this half hour storytime. A sign language interpreter is available upon request. Please inquire at any Children’s Services Desk for more information about this program. All ages and abilities are welcome with an adult caregiver.

Revenue Workshop. 

Experience four different African safaris in one evening. Journey along with seasoned travel agent Latha Nemani on an educational trip to Tanzania. Latha will describe the unique characteristics she found in the Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park and Lake Manyara National Park. Her photography will take your breath away. Having traveled to over 60 countries, Latha considers this one of the most memorable trips she has ever taken. No registration required. This program is presented in partnership with Dream N’ Travel.

The Zoning Board of Appeals serves as a review board for variances to the city’s ordinances pertaining to street graphics, tree preservation, and zoning. The Zoning Board of Appeals serves in a fact finding capacity by evaluating variance requests and providing recommendations to City Council.

Meeting dates may be subject to change. To confirm meeting dates or obtain more information, contact the Planning Services Team at (630) 548-2974.

http://www.naperville.il.us/zba.aspx

In this information-packed presentation, learn or brush up on the basic building blocks of an effective and focused search. Becky Brillon, Program Director of the Community Career Center, will provide up-to-date strategies, common and "secret" resources for leads and networking, as well as proven tools and techniques to start your search off right or revitalize a lagging search strategy. No registration is required. For more information, please call 630.961.4100, ext. 6328. This program is presented in partnership with the Community Career Center.

The Monarch Award is a children’s choice book award for children in grades K to 3. Join us as we read some great stories and have fun with crafts and activities. Each building has a unique program. Online registration and a Naperville Public Library card are required to attend this program. Register through the Library’s website, www.naperville-lib.info, or at any of the Adult or Children’s service desks at the three Library buildings.

What’s in the Library Catalog? Is it just a list of books and audiovisual materials? NO WAY! You can find books and magazine articles, read them online, and translate them into different languages directly from the Library Catalog. You can also save lists of books for future reading, receive emails of newly added materials, add reviews and tags to Library Catalog records … and so much more. Attend one of the sessions below to discover all the wonderful information contained in the Library Catalog. Online registration and a Naperville Public Library card are required to attend this program and seating is limited. Register at www.naperville-lib.info, or any of the Adult or Children’s service desks at the three Library buildings. 

The Plan Commission usually meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Due to meeting room shortages, there may occasionally be a meeting planned on a Thursday. Dates may also be subject to change.

The Naperville Public Library Board of Trustees meets the third Wednesday of the month.  The meeting agenda and minutes are available in a PDF format on the Library's website, www.naperville-lib.info. The public is invited to attend the meeting.

The Weed Ladies Fall Floral Design Sale will feature signature dried bouquets and creative seasonal floral arrangements from 1 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 16; from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, September 17 and 18; and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 19 in the Daniels House at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Admission to the sale is free.

For more information, visit

Feeling squirrelly? Come act like a "nut" with us! Scamper on over to the Library for stories, songs and activities about squirrels and their furry, little pals. We’ll have a tail-swishing, tree-climbing good time and make a craft too! For children of all ages with a caregiver. No registration required. 

The Weed Ladies Fall Floral Design Sale will feature signature dried bouquets and creative seasonal floral arrangements from 1 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 16; from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, September 17 and 18; and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 19 in the Daniels House at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Admission to the sale is free.

For more information, visit

You’re in for a treat at the Library!! Join us for a Meet & Greet at a very special storytime presented by one of the many friendly police officers of the Naperville Police Department. Come for storytime, learn about safety, receive some "goodies" and get a tour of a police squad car. The police officer will also be on hand to answer any questions from the children and adults in attendance. The Naperville Police Department not only protects and serves our community, but provides a fun and exciting learning experience for all. For children of all ages with a caregiver. No registration required. 

Do you need a place to keep track of all those books you’ve read? Or what about a unique spot to store drawings and doodles? Come to the Library and create your own unique journal. We will supply the materials; all you have to do is show up with your ideas! Online registration and a Naperville Public Library card are required to attend this program and seating is limited. Register at www.naperville-lib.info, or any of the Adult or Children’s service desks at the three Library buildings. 

Feeling "board"? "Picktureka®" yourself, your friends, and family having a fun time playing from our collection of games! "Checkers" out our extra large and regular size games, too. Play an old favorite or try something new. Game selection will vary at each library. This is a program for children and families. No registration is required.

Children’s Department, 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr.

Children’s Department, Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd.

Children’s Department, Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave.

The Naperville Farmers Market takes place each Saturday starting Saturday, June 5 through Saturday, October 30 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Fifth Avenue Station parking lot.

For more information, call (630) 369-5638.

The city will hold its annual surplus vehicle and equipment auction at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 19 at the Multi-Purpose Public Works Service Center, 180 Fort Hill Drive. The event is combined with the Naperville Police Department’s seized vehicle auction.

For more information, including a list of available items, visit

It’s time for runners, walkers and health enthusiasts to register for the DuPage Convalescent Center Foundation’s ninth annual Apple Dash 5K run and Family Walk. This year’s event takes place at 8:25 a.m. on Saturday, September 18 at 400 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. All race participants will be chip timed and scored and will receive a T-shirt and goody bag. The Apple Dash 5K race is held in conjunction with the DuPage Convalescent Center’s annual Fall Festival which features entertainment, crafts, games and food. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Convalescent Center. The registration fee is $25 on or before September 13 and $28 after. Online registration is available through September 16 at www.dupageco.org/dpccfoundation or www.signmeup.com/69737.

For more information, call (630) 784-4495 or e-mail fallfestival5k@dupageco.org.

Saturday, May 15 is the grand opening of the We Grow Dreams Garden Market which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 15 through October at Freedom Commons, located between I-88 and Diehl Road on Freedom Drive. Items for sale at the Garden Market will include annuals, perennials, herbs, houseplants, mixed containers, hypertufa planters with plants, fairy gardens, pumpkins, gourds and cornstalks, locally grown seasonal produce, birdhouses, customized garden bricks and pet memorial stones, craft items, handcrafted gift cards and bookmarks. Shoppers may drop off their own containers to be planted.

Weekly specials will be posted at

The Weed Ladies Fall Floral Design Sale will feature signature dried bouquets and creative seasonal floral arrangements from 1 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 16; from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, September 17 and 18; and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 19 in the Daniels House at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Admission to the sale is free.

For more information, visit

The 2010 Riverwalk Fine Art Fair will feature a wide variety of high caliber art and craft items along the Naperville Riverwalk. For more information, visit www.napervilleartleague.com.

The public is invited and encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a picnic dinner. Recitals are held rain or shine.  For more information, visit www. naperville-carillon.org.

Three years young, this bright new independent film festival brings many, many years of expertise to the spotlight for the 2010 Naperville Independent Film Festival (NIFF). We continue to attract independent filmmakers worldwide. This eight-day event is held throughout Naperville.

For more information and showtimes and theaters, visit

The 2010 Riverwalk Fine Art Fair will feature a wide variety of high caliber art and craft items along the Naperville Riverwalk. For more information, visit www.napervilleartleague.com.

Theresa Przybylski added an Agility instructor with 20 years experience and her award winning Siberian Huskies instead of Heather.
Puppy class teaches basic commands, including sit, down, stay, and leash walking with positive reinforcement as well as puppy socialization.  The six week class is taught by Theresa Przybylski, Agility Instructor with 20 years experience and her award winning Siberian Huskies.  Registration and a fee of $85 are required.  Classes are held in the dog park on natural uneven terrain.  For additional class requirements please download a registration form at www.fpdwc.org or call 815-727-8700.  Discounts or additional fees may apply; see registration form for details.

Puppy Class
Sundays, August 8 – September 19, no class August 15
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

To register for any of our programs please call (708) 534-8499. Additional information for any of our programs can be found at

The Weed Ladies Fall Floral Design Sale will feature signature dried bouquets and creative seasonal floral arrangements from 1 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 16; from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, September 17 and 18; and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 19 in the Daniels House at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Admission to the sale is free.

For more information, visit

Welcome our new instructor, Theresa Przybylski, who comes to us with twenty years experience as an agility instructor. Theresa is passionate about all the wonderful activities available to dogs and their owners and is eager to teach for the district. Join Theresa and her award winning Siberian Huskies for seven- week agility or puppy classes at Whalon Lake. Three courses are being offered for a variety of pet abilities: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Dog Agility.  Courses are taught through positive reinforcement.  The beginner course offers an overview of agility handling.  Intermediate and advanced courses introduce the owner and dog to more advanced skills and techniques.  Equipment may include weave poles, tunnels, and A-frames.  You must possess a current dog park permit in order to participate in any of the agility classes.  Registration and a fee of $105 are required.  All dogs must be up-to-date on rabies and DHLP (or titer tested).  One dog per person, participants must be at least 18 years of age.  Courses are held in the dog park on natural uneven terrain.  Call 815.727.8700 or visit ReconnectWithNature.org to obtain a registration form.

Sundays, August 8 – September 26, no class August 15
Advanced Dog Agility Class – Session 1
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

To register for any of our programs please call (708) 534-8499. Additional information for any of our programs can be found at

Teens, join us for a showing of the movie "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" at the Teen SCReens (Nichols Library Movie Theater in the Community Room). We’ll have Mrs. Jackson’s blue punch and chocolate golden drachmas. Wear your togas or your summer camp T-shirts! No registration required.

Welcome our new instructor, Theresa Przybylski, who comes to us with twenty years experience as an agility instructor. Theresa is passionate about all the wonderful activities available to dogs and their owners and is eager to teach for the district. Join Theresa and her award winning Siberian Huskies for seven- week agility or puppy classes at Whalon Lake. Three courses are being offered for a variety of pet abilities: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Dog Agility.  Courses are taught through positive reinforcement.  The beginner course offers an overview of agility handling.  Intermediate and advanced courses introduce the owner and dog to more advanced skills and techniques.  Equipment may include weave poles, tunnels, and A-frames.  You must possess a current dog park permit in order to participate in any of the agility classes.  Registration and a fee of $105 are required.  All dogs must be up-to-date on rabies and DHLP (or titer tested).  One dog per person, participants must be at least 18 years of age.  Courses are held in the dog park on natural uneven terrain.  Call 815.727.8700 or visit ReconnectWithNature.org to obtain a registration form.

Sundays, August 8 – September 26, no class August 15
Intermediate Dog Agility Class
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

To register for any of our programs please call (708) 534-8499. Additional information for any of our programs can be found at

Welcome our new instructor, Theresa Przybylski, who comes to us with twenty years experience as an agility instructor. Theresa is passionate about all the wonderful activities available to dogs and their owners and is eager to teach for the district. Join Theresa and her award winning Siberian Huskies for seven- week agility or puppy classes at Whalon Lake. Three courses are being offered for a variety of pet abilities: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Dog Agility.  Courses are taught through positive reinforcement.  The beginner course offers an overview of agility handling.  Intermediate and advanced courses introduce the owner and dog to more advanced skills and techniques.  Equipment may include weave poles, tunnels, and A-frames.  You must possess a current dog park permit in order to participate in any of the agility classes.  Registration and a fee of $105 are required.  All dogs must be up-to-date on rabies and DHLP (or titer tested).  One dog per person, participants must be at least 18 years of age.  Courses are held in the dog park on natural uneven terrain.  Call 815.727.8700 or visit ReconnectWithNature.org to obtain a registration form.

Sundays, August 8 – September 26, no class August 15
Beginner Dog Agility Class
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

To register for any of our programs please call (708) 534-8499. Additional information for any of our programs can be found at

Festivities at this year’s Golf Classic will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch in the clubhouse and practice on the putting green. Golfers will tee off with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Participants will enjoy a complimentary cocktail reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dinner, awards and live and silent auctions will be held from 6-7:30 p.m.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to your reserve your foursome, please contact Special Events Manager Cally Edwards at (630) 355-6533 or via e-mail at credwards@lilfriends.com.

The English Rows Towne Centre Farmers Market will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. on Mondays from now through September 27 at English Rows Towne Centre, located south of 103rd Street on the west side of Route 59.

For more information, call (630) 946-6364.

Anyone selling or serving alcohol in Naperville is required by the city’s Liquor Ordinance and Liquor Commissioner to be certified by a certified BASSET trained instructor provided by the City of Naperville, and all BASSET training provided by the City of Naperville shall be conducted upon the premises of the Naperville Municipal Center.

For more information, visit

Meetings are usually held on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in Room 247 at the Municipal Center.

http://www.naperville.il.us/bpac.aspx

Feeling squirrelly? Come act like a "nut" with us! Scamper on over to the Library for stories, songs and activities about squirrels and their furry, little pals. We’ll have a tail-swishing, tree-climbing good time and make a craft too! For children of all ages with a caregiver. No registration required. 

Your whole family is invited to sing and dance and share books with us in this half hour storytime. A sign language interpreter is available upon request. Please inquire at any Children’s Services Desk for more information about this program. All ages and abilities are welcome with an adult caregiver.

City Council meetings are held every first and third Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted. Dates are subject to change.

For more information, visit

Six of our local celebrities will partner with professional dancers to Rhumba, Cha-Cha, Tango and Waltz their way across the dance floor in support of Community Career Center programs and services. Judges will be present to congratulate the celebrities and evaluate their showcased dance routines.

Who Are the Celebrities?

• State Representative Darlene Senger
• City Councilman Kenn Miller
• City Councilman Grant Wehrli
• City Manager Doug Krieger
• Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis
• Naperville magazine publisher Leah Rippe

Who Are the Judges?

• Mayor A. George Pradel
• Police Chief David E. Dial
• Community Relations Manager Nadja Lalvani
• Attorney Brand Bobosky

Join the Community Career Center at Meson Sabika for wonderful tapas, a silent auction, raffles and the fabulous entertainment. Tickets are $60 per person and can be purchased from the Community Career Center by calling (630) 961-5665.

KidsMatter is hosting its annual Volunteer Fair for students in grades 6 - 12 who are looking for opportunities to volunteer their time and energy.  Last year more than 700 young people attended this Fair!  Representatives from over 25 organizations will be on hand to talk with students about the volunteer opportunities they offer.  A special highlight:  Family Service Opportunities!

The Naperville Fraternal Order of Police sixth annual Golf Outing is scheduled for September 23 at 1 p.m. The location is Tamarack Golf Club. To register, visit www.golfinvite.com/fop42. Once you are on the website, you can click on "Register for Event" or “Sponsor this Event” and it will bring you to the respective page. You can pay by credit card or mail a check to:

Naperville Fraternal Order of Police
Lodge No. 42
115 E. Ogden Ave.
Suite 117 PMB 107
Naperville, IL 60563

The profits we raise at our golf outing will be used towards local and national charities.  With your help, we can continue to achieve our goals and help others that are in need. If you would like to contribute in any way, please feel free to contact the lodge.

For more information, contact the FOP at (630) 554-0585 or Golf@Napervillefop.com.

It’s a Party! A Mario party, that is! Come join us play Mario Brothers™ and Mario-Kart™. It’s a great way to make friends and show off your gaming skills. For grades 3 to 5, but all are welcome to join in the fun. No registration required.

Meetings are usually held every fourth Thursday of the month in Meeting Rooms B & C. Dates may be subject to change. To confim meeting dates or obtain more information, contact Project Assistant Sam McCarthy at (630) 548-2974.

The Naperville Junior Woman’s Club will host the inaugural Juniors Night Out at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 23 at Hotel Arista, 2139 CityGate Lane. The event features a raffle and silent auction and speakers featuring information on health and fashion. Tickets are $35 and include appetizers, a glass of champagne, shopping admission and event presentations. A cash bar will be available and each guest will receive a goodie bag. Proceeds benefit Safety Town. To purchase tickets, visit www.napervillejuniors.org.

For more information, call (630) 575-9567 or visit

Learn to communicate with your baby using sign language. This 3-week program provides a fun environment for babies (8 to 24 months) and their caregivers to learn the basics of sign language. Each week, a new theme will be introduced using stimulating activities, books, songs and play. Online registration and a Naperville Public Library card are required to attend this program and seating is limited to 15 babies per program. Register at www.naperville-lib.info, or any of the Adult or Children’s service desks at the three Library buildings. 

Feeling "board"? "Picktureka®" yourself, your friends, and family having a fun time playing from our collection of games! "Checkers" out our extra large and regular size games, too. Play an old favorite or try something new. Game selection will vary at each library. This is a program for children and families. No registration is required.

Children’s Department, 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr.

Children’s Department, Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd.

Children’s Department, Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave.

The Naperville Farmers Market takes place each Saturday starting Saturday, June 5 through Saturday, October 30 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Fifth Avenue Station parking lot.

For more information, call (630) 369-5638.

Saturday, May 15 is the grand opening of the We Grow Dreams Garden Market which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 15 through October at Freedom Commons, located between I-88 and Diehl Road on Freedom Drive. Items for sale at the Garden Market will include annuals, perennials, herbs, houseplants, mixed containers, hypertufa planters with plants, fairy gardens, pumpkins, gourds and cornstalks, locally grown seasonal produce, birdhouses, customized garden bricks and pet memorial stones, craft items, handcrafted gift cards and bookmarks. Shoppers may drop off their own containers to be planted.

Weekly specials will be posted at

Getting ready to start that all-important journey through the college application process? Start here at the Library. On Saturday, a practice ACT® will help to sort out those Test Day jitters. Instructors from Kaplan™ will provide proctored ACT® practice tests and return scores with analyzed results. Then, on Sunday, learn about the keys to a successful college application essay. A prep expert will address what colleges want to see in application essays and how to clearly show who you are to the admissions panel. Parents are welcome to participate in the essay workshop only. Make sure to bring #2 sharpened pencils, a College Board approved calculator, and a healthy snack. For students in Grades: 9 – 12 Online registration is required for each event, Saturday and Sunday. Seating is limited. A Naperville Public Library card is required to attend this program. Register at www.naperville-lib.info or any of the Adult or Children’s Service desks at the three Library buildings. These programs are presented in partnership with Kaplan™.

The public is invited and encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a picnic dinner. Recitals are held rain or shine.  For more information, visit www. naperville-carillon.org.

Getting ready to start that all-important journey through the college application process? Start here at the Library. On Saturday, a practice ACT® will help to sort out those Test Day jitters. Instructors from Kaplan™ will provide proctored ACT® practice tests and return scores with analyzed results. Then, on Sunday, learn about the keys to a successful college application essay. A prep expert will address what colleges want to see in application essays and how to clearly show who you are to the admissions panel. Parents are welcome to participate in the essay workshop only. Make sure to bring #2 sharpened pencils, a College Board approved calculator, and a healthy snack. For students in Grades: 9 – 12 Online registration is required for each event, Saturday and Sunday. Seating is limited. A Naperville Public Library card is required to attend this program. Register at www.naperville-lib.info or any of the Adult or Children’s Service desks at the three Library buildings. These programs are presented in partnership with Kaplan™.

Welcome our new instructor, Theresa Przybylski, who comes to us with twenty years experience as an agility instructor. Theresa is passionate about all the wonderful activities available to dogs and their owners and is eager to teach for the district. Join Theresa and her award winning Siberian Huskies for seven- week agility or puppy classes at Whalon Lake. Three courses are being offered for a variety of pet abilities: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Dog Agility.  Courses are taught through positive reinforcement.  The beginner course offers an overview of agility handling.  Intermediate and advanced courses introduce the owner and dog to more advanced skills and techniques.  Equipment may include weave poles, tunnels, and A-frames.  You must possess a current dog park permit in order to participate in any of the agility classes.  Registration and a fee of $105 are required.  All dogs must be up-to-date on rabies and DHLP (or titer tested).  One dog per person, participants must be at least 18 years of age.  Courses are held in the dog park on natural uneven terrain.  Call 815.727.8700 or visit ReconnectWithNature.org to obtain a registration form.

Sundays, August 8 – September 26, no class August 15
Advanced Dog Agility Class – Session 1
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

To register for any of our programs please call (708) 534-8499. Additional information for any of our programs can be found at

Welcome our new instructor, Theresa Przybylski, who comes to us with twenty years experience as an agility instructor. Theresa is passionate about all the wonderful activities available to dogs and their owners and is eager to teach for the district. Join Theresa and her award winning Siberian Huskies for seven- week agility or puppy classes at Whalon Lake. Three courses are being offered for a variety of pet abilities: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Dog Agility.  Courses are taught through positive reinforcement.  The beginner course offers an overview of agility handling.  Intermediate and advanced courses introduce the owner and dog to more advanced skills and techniques.  Equipment may include weave poles, tunnels, and A-frames.  You must possess a current dog park permit in order to participate in any of the agility classes.  Registration and a fee of $105 are required.  All dogs must be up-to-date on rabies and DHLP (or titer tested).  One dog per person, participants must be at least 18 years of age.  Courses are held in the dog park on natural uneven terrain.  Call 815.727.8700 or visit ReconnectWithNature.org to obtain a registration form.

Sundays, August 8 – September 26, no class August 15
Intermediate Dog Agility Class
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

To register for any of our programs please call (708) 534-8499. Additional information for any of our programs can be found at

Join us as we combine the beauty and serenity of our natural setting with the ancient tradition of yoga.  Learn how yoga builds strength, increases flexibility, and improves balance.  Discover how to reduce stress and relax deeply.  You must be 15 years or older to participate and a fee of $12 is required.  Registration is open to the first 20 participants, so register early.  Please wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a mat or a beach towel.  The yoga program will take place on natural uneven terrain.

To register for any of our programs please call (708) 534-8499. Additional information for any of our programs can be found at

Welcome our new instructor, Theresa Przybylski, who comes to us with twenty years experience as an agility instructor. Theresa is passionate about all the wonderful activities available to dogs and their owners and is eager to teach for the district. Join Theresa and her award winning Siberian Huskies for seven- week agility or puppy classes at Whalon Lake. Three courses are being offered for a variety of pet abilities: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Dog Agility.  Courses are taught through positive reinforcement.  The beginner course offers an overview of agility handling.  Intermediate and advanced courses introduce the owner and dog to more advanced skills and techniques.  Equipment may include weave poles, tunnels, and A-frames.  You must possess a current dog park permit in order to participate in any of the agility classes.  Registration and a fee of $105 are required.  All dogs must be up-to-date on rabies and DHLP (or titer tested).  One dog per person, participants must be at least 18 years of age.  Courses are held in the dog park on natural uneven terrain.  Call 815.727.8700 or visit ReconnectWithNature.org to obtain a registration form.

Sundays, August 8 – September 26, no class August 15
Beginner Dog Agility Class
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

To register for any of our programs please call (708) 534-8499. Additional information for any of our programs can be found at

The English Rows Towne Centre Farmers Market will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. on Mondays from now through September 27 at English Rows Towne Centre, located south of 103rd Street on the west side of Route 59.

For more information, call (630) 946-6364.

Bring a friend and join us to have fun with the books on the NEW Bluestem Award Nominee list. This is the first year for this new award in the State of Illinois developed especially for children in grades 3, 4, and 5. The list of books is available in the Library and on our website. You don’t need to read the books before you come. We’ll read, play games, and make a craft, too! This program will be repeated at each building and the same books will be featured. For children in grades 3 to 5. No registration required.

Join KidsMatter and participating Naperville area restaurants on Monday, September 27 in celebrating National Family Day - a national initiative to remind parents that what your kids really want at the dinner table is YOU.  This celebration, created by CASA, The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, highlights research that shows the simple act of eating dinner together as a family can have a major impact on the happiness and well-being of both parents and children. Participating restaurants (listed on the KidsMatter website at www.KidsMatter2us.org) will feature fun family conversation starters and donate a portion of their proceeds to benefit KidsMatter

Feeling squirrelly? Come act like a "nut" with us! Scamper on over to the Library for stories, songs and activities about squirrels and their furry, little pals. We’ll have a tail-swishing, tree-climbing good time and make a craft too! For children of all ages with a caregiver. No registration required.

Your whole family is invited to sing and dance and share books with us in this half hour storytime. A sign language interpreter is available upon request. Please inquire at any Children’s Services Desk for more information about this program. All ages and abilities are welcome with an adult caregiver. 

Falling leaves and glowing pumpkins will entertain all the boys and ghouls in this illuminating special fall program. Join us in a darkened room using black lights and glow-in-the-dark props and puppets. Recommended for ages 3 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. No registration required. 

The author Jim Benton created the mad scientist Franny K. Stein who makes a monster out of lunchmeat and builds a two-headed robot. Franny encourages everyone to find their inner mad scientist and we will do just that with experiments, games, crafts and plenty of mad science. For children in grades 1 – 3. Online registration and a Naperville Public Library card are required to attend this program and seating is limited. Register at www.naperville-lib.info, or any of the Adult or Children’s service desks at the three Library buildings.

American’s foremost consumer coffee authority will guide you to selecting, roasting, and brewing exquisite coffee. Kevin Sinnott has demonstrated his expertise in more than 100 media appearances including USA Today, Chicago Tribune, the Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20, and the Food Network. He has also partnered with North Central College to produce a Web series called Mission Coffee Can. Following the presentation, there will be a free coffee tasting. Online registration and a Naperville Public Library card are required to attend this program and seating is limited. Register at www.naperville-lib.info, or any of the Adult or Children’s service desks at the three Library buildings. This program is presented in partnership with Kevin Sinnott, author of "The Art and Craft of Coffee."

Nichols, 95th Street, and Naper Boulevard libraries will be closed Friday, Oct. 1 for in-service training. Normal hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. will resume on Saturday, Oct. 2.

Drive-up returns for all Library materials are available 24 hours a day at the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave.; the Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd.; and the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr. Materials may be renewed at our website, www.naperville-lib.org and click on "My Account" or you can check due dates by calling 961-0460.

Feeling "board"? "Picktureka®" yourself, your friends, and family having a fun time playing from our collection of games! "Checkers" out our extra large and regular size games, too. Play an old favorite or try something new. Game selection will vary at each library. This is a program for children and families. No registration is required.

Children’s Department, 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr.

Children’s Department, Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd.

Children’s Department, Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave.

The Naperville Farmers Market takes place each Saturday starting Saturday, June 5 through Saturday, October 30 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Fifth Avenue Station parking lot.

For more information, call (630) 369-5638.

The board reviews, informs and advises the city on transportation matters, such as pedestrian safety, traffic, speed limits and parking. For more information, call (630) 420-6100.

Saturday, May 15 is the grand opening of the We Grow Dreams Garden Market which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 15 through October at Freedom Commons, located between I-88 and Diehl Road on Freedom Drive. Items for sale at the Garden Market will include annuals, perennials, herbs, houseplants, mixed containers, hypertufa planters with plants, fairy gardens, pumpkins, gourds and cornstalks, locally grown seasonal produce, birdhouses, customized garden bricks and pet memorial stones, craft items, handcrafted gift cards and bookmarks. Shoppers may drop off their own containers to be planted.

Weekly specials will be posted at

This must-see event will feature a variety of activities including an auto extrication, a flashover fire demonstration and fire extinguisher training for the whole family. A large display of vehicles and equipment will also be available, including the Lifestar-Chicago Helicopter exercise at 12:30 pm. One of the activities specifically designed for children includes a hands-on Firefighter Combat Challenge in which participants have the opportunity to squirt a real fire hose.

For more information, call Naperville Fire Department Public Education Specialist Soraya McLaughlin at (630) 305-7055 or visit

The public is invited and encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a picnic dinner. Recitals are held rain or shine.  For more information, visit www. naperville-carillon.org.