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Naperville
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ North Central College will host the Self-Employment in the Arts Conference in person on November 15–16 at the Larrance Academic Center where over 30 creative professionals will lead sessions and workshops to help artists build business skills. Registration closes on November 14 at 5 p.m. for students, educators and emerging creatives. Positively Naperville
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ten students including first-generation learners and single mothers have been awarded $54K by DuPage County from its Community Services Block Grant Scholarship Program, with awards ranging from $2,000 to $8,500 to cover tuition and supplies for fall classes. Recipients said the funding will boost their academic success+build community ties and ease financial burdens+while setting a strong foundation for their futures. Naperville News 17
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The northern lights lit the Naperville sky last night and might show again tonight. NOAA says strong solar storms could raise conditions to G3 or G4 — so citizens are advised to view the sky from 6 p.m. in dark areas. 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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Joy & Light Celebration
12-3 p.m. — Chicago Marriott Naperville — Free entry — Step into the magic of the season with a festive community celebration.
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