Good morning, Naperville.

Naperville’s fifth Healing Field of Honor will take over Rotary Hill from Nov.

7 to 12 to honor veterans with American flags and a replica of the Vietnam Wall of Remembrance; it includes an opening ceremony on Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. and a Veterans Day service on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.

Veteran Business Project is hosting its Second Annual Valor to Venture fundraiser at the Pavilion at Meson Sabika on November 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., where a silent auction, speeches, and food and drinks are included with a $50 ticket price—this event supports veterans and military spouses in starting small businesses. The nonprofit, recently named the 2025 Veteran Nonprofit of the Year and having moved its headquarters to CityGate Centre, will see its local eatery Rosie’s Home Cookin’ relocate in early December.

Indian Prairie School District 204 has proposed course updates for U.S. History that will use a thematic approach—focusing on The Promise of America, American Capitalism, American Global Leadership, and America’s Identity—to help students connect lessons with current life, and the district also plans to update French 3 with a new textbook and digital resources. Officials will ask the school board for approval on November 17—while the proposals remain open for public comment.

Naperville School District 203 officials discussed a proposed 20% fee increase for 2026 summer school at a Nov.

3 board meeting — board members raised concerns that higher fees could reduce enrollment in non-core courses. The revised proposal will be reviewed at the next board meeting on Nov. 17.

Bar Fogo Wine & Wagyu Event

Evening — Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse — Ticket prices vary — Indulge in a night of exquisite steak and VIK wine pairings.

Riverview Farmstead Lantern Tour

6-7:30 p.m. — Riverview Farmstead Preserve — Free entry — Experience life on the prairie by lantern light with stories from the 19th century.

Volunteer Morning at Riverview Farmstead Preserve

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Riverview Farmstead Preserve — Free entry — Enjoy fresh air and exercise while contributing to your community through outdoor volunteer activities.

Object-Oriented Programming in C# Rev. 6.1 Training

Mon-Fri, Nov 17-21 — EnVaNa Healthcare Training Center — $2250 — Hands-on C# programming training offered for software development professionals.

CRISP & GREEN Wellness Series with Aubre Winters

11 AM – 2 PM — Sweetneecy's — Free entry — Move, fuel, and connect at this refreshing wellness experience in Naperville.

Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot 5K 2025

8 AM — Naperville Central High School — Registration fee applies — Run fast and eat later at this festive Thanksgiving tradition.

3iii Season 9: The Ultimate Musical Showdown

10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. — The Matrix Club — Refunds available — Experience the epic musical competition where semifinalists compete for a spot in the Grand Finale.