Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eight local celebrities will compete in Dancing with the Celebrities, hosted by the Career and Networking Center on September 18 at 5:30 p.m. at The Matrix Club — tickets start selling July 1 to support job seekers with coaching and training services. Naperville News 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thirty seniors from Naperville Central and Naperville North high schools signed their commitment to a career in education during Future Educators Signing Day at the Naperville Municipal Center — a tradition held for four years running — after completing a college and career pathway program. That program included career-specific coursework, early college credit and work-based learning over 60 hours — a notable achievement amid a nationwide teacher shortage — which earned the students a special diploma seal endorsed by the Illinois State Board of Education. Naperville News 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Chapter of Huntington’s Disease will host the 2025 HDSA Team Hope Walk on May 18 at Naperville Riverwalk Grand Pavilion at 912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Court near Jackson Avenue. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 10:30 a.m. as families and supporters raise funds to help those affected by Huntington’s disease — the largest national grassroots fundraising event for the cause. Positively Naperville
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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.
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Build a Bouquet - Mother's Day Weekend
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Downtown Naperville — Ticketed event — Create a beautiful bouquet for mom while exploring local businesses and enjoying surprises at each stop.
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Heinen’s Naperville Open Interview Event
10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Naperville — Free entry — Explore exciting career opportunities at Heinen’s as they prepare to open their new store.
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Masquerade Jubilee: A Decade of Dreams Gala
5:30-8:00 p.m. — Chicago Marriott Naperville — Free entry — Celebrate a decade of community impact with live music, auctions, and a festive masquerade theme.
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Fur-Ever Zen Yoga
11 AM — ADOPT Training for A Sound Beginning — Registration required — Experience a unique yoga session paired with adorable puppies and aerial yoga options.
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La Buena Vida Wine Club Dinner
7-10 p.m. — Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant — $79 per person — Indulge in Latin American flavors paired with exquisite wines at an exclusive evening dining experience.
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Singles Social Mixer
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Draft Picks — Fun night for singles 30-60 — Connect with new people in a relaxed setting.
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Riverwalk Adult Day Services Outing
1-2 p.m. — Riverwalk Adult Day Services — Free entry — Enjoy an engaging outing that fosters community interaction and well-being.
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I'll Be There For You: Paint and Sip Night
4-6 p.m. — Pinot's Palette — Cost varies — Unleash your creativity and enjoy a fun-filled paint-and-sip experience in Naperville.
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Singles Social Mixer at Spartan Ale House
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Spartan Ale House — Check for ticket info — Engage in a fun evening meeting fellow singles aged 30 to 60.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ John D. Rockefeller
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