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Naperville
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Naperville YMCA and Naperville Park District will co-host the free Community Christmas Luncheon—set for 11:30 a.m. Dec. 24 at Chicago Marriott Naperville on 1801 N. Naper Blvd.—with seniors and families in need required to reserve seats by Dec. 8. Positively Naperville
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Abiódún Gòkè-Paríolá was installed as the 12th president of North Central College on November 6 — he received the presidential medallion at Wentz Concert Hall during his investiture ceremony. Naperville community leaders, college trustees, and alumni celebrated his past work as provost and welcomed his plans to expand academic programs — a step they believe will strengthen the college's future. Naperville News 17
- ➤ On November 6, the DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo at IBEW Local 701 Union Hall drew a record 800 registrants as high school students, parents, and college graduates learned from trades professionals. Hosted by PowerForward DuPage — which organized the event to highlight trade careers as an alternative to college — the expo offered new insights amid a workforce in transition. Naperville News 17
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Christmas Family Event
3 PM — Downtown Naperville Alliance — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with family-friendly activities in charming Downtown Naperville.
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Naperville North vs. Addison Trail Basketball Game
6:30-7:45 p.m. — Addison Trail High School — No entry fee — Watch a thrilling non-conference high school basketball matchup between local rivals.
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How Women’s Sports and the WNBA Motivated Me to Write My First Romance Novel
Naperville author Taylor LaVonne invites local readers to an evening celebrating women’s sports, storytelling, and empowerment through fiction. The event, titled “How Women’s Sports and the WNBA Motivated Me to Write My First Romance Novel,” will take place on December 10, 2025, from 6–8 PM at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr., Naperville.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right.
~ Henry Ford
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