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Naperville
Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families attended the fourth annual Heroes and Helicopters event at Frontier Park today despite the heat; state representative Janet Yang Rohr said the event showcased local first responders and community vendors, and Superior Air Med landed its EC135 helicopter to let kids explore emergency vehicles—promising a return for a fifth year. Naperville News 17
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Volunteer Morning at Riverview Farmstead Preserve
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Riverview Farmstead Preserve — Registration required — Get fresh air and help your community with seed collection activities.
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American Legion Golf Outing 2025
10 a.m. — Tamarack Golf Club — Sponsorships available — Support local veterans while enjoying a day of golf with community impact.
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Homecoming Fest 2025
2-10 p.m. — Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School — $5-10 adults, $2 seniors/children — Celebrate 179 years of history with live music, food trucks, and family fun.
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Community Conversations Grand Finale
11:30 a.m. — Naper Settlement — Free entry — Celebrate the culmination of diverse community storytelling and insights in this engaging finale.
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The Acoustic Circus Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Potter's Place and Two-Nine Martini Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy acoustic pop/rock covers from talented local musicians featuring classics from Mellencamp to the Eagles.
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Author Event with Christine Brown Woolley
7 p.m. — Anderson's Bookshop — Pre-registration required — Celebrate the release of Sister Wife, a memoir about faith, family, and finding freedom.
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Naperville Trails Half Marathon & 10k
8:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Danada Forest Preserve — Registration required — Experience the scenic beauty of the trails in this exciting half marathon and 10K run.
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Charity Car Show
12-4 p.m. — Noon Whistle Brewing — $20 registration for show vehicles — Enjoy a variety of cars, trucks, and motorcycles while supporting a great cause.
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Daaa Kickoff Potluck
7 p.m. — Noon Whistle Brewing — Bring a dish to share — Celebrate the season opener with potluck dishes while cheering on the Bears.
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Bar Fogo - National Caipirinha Day
Celebrate the flavors of Brazil — 5 p.m. onward — Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse — Reservations recommended — Enjoy handcrafted caipirinhas and mouthwatering Brazilian dishes.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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