Good morning, Naperville.

The May issue of Positively Naperville is available today with coverage of Memorial Day observances and local events.

The April issue centerfold featuring candidate information for the upcoming Midterm Election will not be available after today.

The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago will honor Naperville native Rima Ziuraitis as the 2026 Global Citizenship Hero at its 24th Annual Heroes Breakfast on Wednesday, May 6 at the Hilton Chicago from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., recognizing her years of humanitarian service including work in Ukraine.

May in Naperville brings community celebrations with outdoor dining at Vai's Italian and Empire Burger, a Shop the Block event at Block 59 on May 2, a Build a Bouquet downtown event on May 9, a Gentleman's Ride on Water Street on May 17, and an annual duck race on June 5.

Hayden Panettiere, star of 'Nashville' and 'Heroes', is set to sign her memoir at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville on Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. (Preregestration is required, and each attendee can have one book signed with a photo line managed by staff.)

Big Blue Swim School in Naperville offers adaptive swim lessons for kids with autism this April as part of Autism Acceptance Month.

The program uses sensory tools and personalized scheduling (tailored to each child's pace) to help improve water safety, with a blue handprint promotion benefiting Turning Pointe Autism Foundation.

On Tuesday, April 21, Dashka Slater discussed her nonfiction book Accountable at the Naperville Public Library during a fireside chat hosted by Naperville Neighbors United (she later visited local schools to spark conversations on racism and bullying).

Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres will host Chat with the Chief on May 6 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Stan's Donuts on S.

Route 59 + residents can join for free coffee and an informal chance to share their concerns.

Naperville residents can use the annual Bulk Brush Collection starting the week of May 4 to dispose of large, unbundled tree and shrub branches for free.

Residents should place branches (measuring 3 to 8 ft long) on the parkway the Sunday before collection, except for Thursday pickups, and check progress on the interactive online map.

Holistic Health Fair

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Chicago Marriott Naperville — Early Bird tickets available — Explore natural wellness and holistic practices to enhance your well-being.

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Rock Legends

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the magic of timeless rock anthems by Queen and more under candlelight.

Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Hans Zimmer

8:30-9:30 PM — Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the magic of live orchestral music in a candlelit atmosphere featuring iconic scores by Hans Zimmer.