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Thursday, August 22nd, 2024

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Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Naperville offers a variety of weekend activities including dining at Kreger's Brat and Sausage Haus, catch-and-release fishing, farmers markets, and more, enhancing community engagement and local culture.  Positively Naperville
  • DuPage County aims to enhance Greene Valley Forest Preserve with a barn patio and kayak launch, supported by grants totaling $800,000.  Daily Herald

ECONOMY NEWS

  • The Growing Place, a family-owned garden center led by siblings Becca and Michael Massat, provides a unique gardening experience with an educational approach and diverse plant selection in Naperville and Aurora.  Naperville Sun

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Junior Board of West Suburban Community Pantry tutors students to support their academic development, responding to the need for educational assistance among children in government nourishment programs.  Daily Herald
  • High school journalists from Naperville Central and Metea Valley were selected as credentialed media to provide a youth perspective at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.  Naperville Sun

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Chris Rambert becomes the Navy's inaugural robotics warfare specialist, focusing on ushering in a new era of military capability with drones, UAVs, and robotic technology.  Daily Herald

HEALTH NEWS

  • Adrian Lam, a 19-year-old triathlete in near-full remission from Stage IV Non-Hodgkins B-Cell Lymphoma, is competing in the Chicago Triathlon 2024 and has raised over $12,000 for pediatric cancer research.  ABC7 Chicago

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Charity Challenge: The Great Descent Fundraiser

    Experience the thrill of rappelling down 12 stories to support DuPagePads in their mission to end homelessness, with 100 participants each raising funds for this worthy cause.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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  • Creative Chocolate Desserts Cooking Class

    Experience the art of crafting decadent chocolate desserts, including ganache truffles and chewy caramels, in this engaging cooking class.

    Wed, 9/11/24

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  • Mastering Buyer Business Success

    Learn essential techniques and systems to enhance your buyer services and grow your real estate business in this interactive class.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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  • Author Event with Stassi Schroeder: You Can't Have It All

    Celebrate the release of Stassi Schroeder's latest book with an engaging author talk, presentation, and Q&A session, including a pre-signed book and professional photo op.

    Fri, 9/13/24

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  • Kailash Kher Live Concert with Vivek Agrawal

    Experience an extraordinary live concert by Padmashri Kailash Kher, featuring the talented Vivek Agrawal, set against the vibrant backdrop of the Swadeshi Mela in Naperville.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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  • Fall Market and Music Fest at McDonald Farm

    Experience a vibrant community celebration featuring local organic produce, live music, educational tours, and fun activities for all ages at McDonald Farm.

    Sun, 9/15/24

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  • Navigating Pregnancy and Relationship Dynamics

    Learn effective strategies for balancing your pregnancy journey with your relationship in this interactive workshop.

    Mon, 9/16/24

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  • Chicago Safety Conference Networking Event

    Network with fellow professionals during a relaxed evening featuring small bites and drinks at Old Town Pour House in Naperville.

    Wed, 9/18/24

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  • Wine and Design Social Evening at JoJo's Shake Bar

    Experience an enjoyable evening of food, drinks, and creativity with wine glass painting hosted by the Naperville Junior Woman's Club.

    Thu, 9/19/24

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  • Small Batch at Naperville Irish Fest: A Celebration of Irish Culture

    Experience a vibrant celebration of Irish culture with music, delicious food, and heritage at the Naperville Irish Fest.

    Fri, 9/20/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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