Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
Good morning, Naperville.
Naperville residents can enjoy spring with the Park District's outdoor events.
Residents can join softball and tennis leagues, explore Earth Month exhibits at Knoch Knolls from April 6, shred papers at Centennial Beach on April 11, reserve community garden plots, and learn golf skills at Golfapalooza on April 25.
With spring projects underway, Nicor Gas reminds residents to call 811 at least two business days before digging in Naperville for proper utility marking (yellow indicates natural gas lines) to help prevent injuries and property damage.
Naperville Art League celebrates 15 years of Open Studio sessions every Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Fine Art Center and Gallery classroom.
Drop-in sessions cost $5 and discounted punch cards are available.
Naperville Woman’s Club (founded in 1897) will host its Young Adult Art Contest for District 203 and 204 high school students in April, highlighting how art builds confidence and identity among young creators.
The event (open to eligible students) connects creative expression with community pride.
Naperville Chorus, founded in 1976, celebrates 50 years and will perform Opera Choruses and Great Choral Classics on April 19 at Wentz Concert Hall — joining the Municipal Band for an Independence Day concert at Central Park.
On Mar. 20, Brownie Scouts from Highland Elementary picked up litter along the Riverwalk from Baskin Robbins at Hillside Road to Fredenhagen Park.
They removed gum from the Jaycees Gazebo and then ended their cleanup with a visit to a downtown sweet shop.
Private Lives by Noël Coward
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. — Meiley-Swallow Hall — Tickets $32 - $37 — Experience the witty chaos of rekindled romance in a classic comedy.
Tai Chi Walking: Find Your Balance
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. — Illinois Shaolin Kung Fu Academy — Cost information not provided — Enhance your balance and confidence through mindful Tai Chi walking practices.
PUMA Naperville Women's Half Marathon & 5K
12 AM-12 PM — Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium — Registration required — Celebrate athleticism and community with a scenic half marathon and 5K in beautiful Naperville.
Fireside Chat with Best-Selling Author Dashka Slater
7-8:30 p.m. — Naperville Public Library - 95th Street Library — Free entry — Engage in a thought-provoking discussion with NYT bestselling author on her book 'Accountable'.
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