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Support District 203 Teachers
Monday, 8/2/21, @ 4:45 p.m.
Naperville North High School South Parking Lot, 899 N. Mill St., Naperville
Join the Naperville Unit Education Association for a show of support for District 203 teachers. Wear something red (red for ed) and walk from NNHS to Washington Junior High where the school board will be meeting at 6 p.m. for their closed session. No chants/no signs…just a solid show of solidarity for our great teachers!
We Wear Many Hats: Rainbow PUSH’s Virtual International Women’s Roundtable Luncheon
Tuesday, 8/3/21, @ Noon to 1:30 p.m. online
Unite with women for a virtual luncheon and roundtable discussion focused on equity in education, access to health care, business, and pay equity. More information here.
Off the Dais with Naperville City Councilwoman Theresa Sullivan
Thursday, 8/5/21, @ Noon on Facebook Live
A summary of this week’s Naperville City Council meeting and a chance to ask questions and give feedback directly to Councilwoman Theresa Sullivan. More information here.
Town Hall with Rep. Sean Casten
Saturday, 8/7/21, @ 11:30 a.m.
Palatine Village Hall, 200 E. Wood St., Palatine
Doors open at 11 a.m. Seating will be socially distant, if fully vaccinated. Any individual who is not fully vaccinated is required to cover their nose and mouth with a face covering when attending the event. RSVP here. This event also will be streamed on Facebook Live.
Indivisible DuPage August Meeting: Building Sustainable Neighborhoods
Tuesday, 8/10/21, @ 6:30 p.m.
SCARCE, 800 S. Rohlwing Road, Unit D, Addision
How to care for the earth and build more sustainable neighborhoods by using SCARCE’s resources. They ask all who attend to wear a mask. Register here.
DuPage Narcan Program Lisle Township Narcan Training
Tuesday, 8/10/21, @ 5 – 6 p.m.
Benedictine University, Goodwin Hall, Room 321, 5700 College Road, Lisle
Community members can attend a free session to learn about the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose and learn how to use the life-saving antidote Narcan. Sponsored by Lisle Township and the DuPage County Health Department. More information here. Register here.
LWV-Wheaton Civic Series: Movie Night at Cantigny
Thursday, 8/12/21, @ 6:30 p.m.
Cantigny Park, Le Jardin in the Visitors Center, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton
Watch “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” with the LWV-Wheaton. “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” is a 1939 drama and comedy motion picture that stars Jimmy Stewart as Jefferson Smith, a newcomer to the U.S. Senate fighting against political corruption. The movie earned eleven Academy Award nominations and considered one of the greatest films of all time. Popcorn and bottled water will be provided. More info here.
AAUW Used Book Sale
Thursday, 8/19/21, – Saturday, 8/21/21, @ 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Old Stone Church, 14 S. Washington St., Naperville
AAUW’s popular community used book sale returns. Find fiction, children’s books, history, memoirs, cookbooks, and special fab finds for $5 and up. Admission is free, but you can get first early bird access for $20 here. More information here.
Coffee and Conversation with IL State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Saturday, 8/28/21, @ 10 -11 a.m.
41st District Office, 475 River Bend Rd., Suite 500, Naperville
Monthly meeting with Rep. Janet Yang Rohr and constituents from across the 41st District of Naperville and Warrenville. RSVP here.
Naper Pride Fest
Saturday, 9/11/21, @ 11 a.m – 10 p.m., and Sunday, 9/12/21, @ 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster Ave., Naperville
Naperville will be celebrating its LGBTQ community this fall when it hosts its inaugural Naper Pride Fest with plenty of fun for all ages.The fest will feature music and entertainment in addition to food, kids’ activities, artisans, and sponsor and community booths. For more information, including the full entertainment lineup and tickets prices, see Naper Pride’s website.
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