Good morning, Naperville.

Good Shepherd Church in Naperville will host Holy Week services during Lent and invites families to join its Easter Bash on April 12 with a breakfast and egg hunt.

The church will hold a Maundy Thursday service on April 17 at 6:30 p.m., Good Friday services on April 18 at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m., Easter Saturday celebrations on April 19 at 4 and 6:30 p.m., and Easter Sunday services on April 20 at 9, 10:45 and 12:30 p.m.

Indian Prairie School District 204 is developing a Portrait of an Educator that outlines five key qualities—creativity, adaptability, perseverance, relationship-building, and critical thinking—that will guide teacher recruitment and professional growth.

A committee of about 25 educators began the three-year process this fall with Battelle for Kids, building on the district’s successful Portrait of a Graduate.

The Naperville 203 Education Foundation will host its 32nd annual Building a Passion Breakfast on April 16 from 7-9 a.m. at The Matrix Club at 808 S.

Route 59. More than 400 local leaders will attend to view videos, newspaper segments and student artwork and performances—highlighting NEF initiatives to expand opportunities for Naperville students—while celebrating over 30 years of community support.

Naperville District 203 administrators will present a new recommendation on schedule changes at Monday, April 21 board meeting after a review raised concerns among parents, teachers and students.

The proposal would not affect the 2025–26 school year but would be delayed until the 2026–27 year as more community feedback is sought.

Residents in DuPage County can now text 911 dispatchers for emergencies when it is unsafe or not possible to call; the new service, compatible with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile on any text-capable device, launched Tuesday—voice calls remain the preferred method.

Yesterday, Neuqua Valley beat Naperville Central 2-1 in their DuPage Valley Conference opener—Miabelli Kraai scored her first season goal and Alexis May assisted senior Selma Larbi while Naperville Central struggled with slow starts.

Round Table Leader To Leader

5-7 p.m. — The Matrix Club — Free entry — Gather with leaders to share insights and elevate your leadership skills.

Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch

10 AM – 4 PM — Cantigny — Parking $16 — Celebrate Easter with egg hunts, crafts, and a delicious brunch buffet.

Easter Brunch Celebration

11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center Chicago-Downers Grove — $67-$77 Adults, $37-$47 Kids — Celebrate Easter with a festive brunch, bottomless mimosas, and fun activities for the whole family.

FUJIFILM Birding Photowalk

4-6 p.m. — Whalon Lake — Free entry — Discover the joys of birdwatching while testing FUJIFILM gear and enjoy a free photo print of your best shot.

Beginner Calligraphy Workshop

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Molly’s Cupcakes Naperville — Ticket required — Unleash your creativity at a fun night of learning modern calligraphy.

Tonal Transformation (Season Finale)

Chicago Sinfonietta’s "Tonal Transformation" unfolds May 9-10 with two Chicago premieres: Brittany J. Green’s In the Beginning and Adolphus Hailstork’s Concerto for Alto Saxophone—written for and performed by globally acclaimed soloist Timothy McAllister. Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony concludes the evening.