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February 2010

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ART & FRAME NAPERVILLE; for gallery and framing specials of the month call 355-0703Be sure to pick up a copy of our monthly publication, chockfull of events, photos and happenings in Naperville. Visit our "Services" on the Web site for all the places to pick up complimentary copies.

THOMAS JEFFERSON once said that if he had to “choose between government without newspapers, and newspapers without government,” he’d choose newspapers. Thanks for choosing Positively Naperville!

'FINALLY FAMOUS' CRAB CAKES are a great beginning at SugarToad in the Hotel Arista.

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DOG PATCH PET AND FEED Since 1973, Dog Patch has been serving the greater Chicago area from its home at 1108 E. Ogden. Specializing in all things pet and feed, discover Naperville's independently-owned pet center, a fun place for people and animals! Phone: 420-2120.

FIRST COMMUNITY BANK-NAPERVILLE / Locally owned - Made of You / 2728 W. 75th Street.

QUIZ NIGHT AT QUIGLEY'S / 7PM, Tues., Feb.. 2 / at Quigley's Irish Pub / Hosted by West Suburban Irish. Arrive early to stake out a table for your team.

ILLINOIS PRIMARY ELECTION DAY - POLLS OPEN -VOTE! 6AM-7PM, Tues., Feb. 2 / Meet the candidates running in contested races at PN's Election Central!

HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY, TOO! Now there's a category for WSI Pub Quiz Night.

DOES NAPERVILLE NEED TERM LIMITS AND/OR DISTRICTS FOR CITY COUNCIL? Become educated by learning about the Naperville Voter Education League during monthly meetings as a group of private citizens promotes signing petitions to put the issues of term limits and district representation on the ballot on Nov. 2, 2010, so all voters can decide. INFO: Contact Bill Eagan at billeagan@aol.com. Save March 23! The next meeting will be at the Rubin Center.

RESERVE FLIGHTS now for getaways. WEHRLI TRAVEL has school schedules on file to help plan 3-day getaways. For exciting adventures around the globe, visit www.wehrlitravel.com for daily specials. Call 369-8200 today!

'POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE' IS NOW ON FACEBOOK / "Be a fan," says handy Dan who set up PN's Facebook page. Dan is the man who handles Neighborhood Values, a page of special promotions: you can contact him at (630) 204-9175 or at neighborhoodvalues@yahoo.com.

BREAKFAST IS SERVED IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE EVERY WEEKEND! Check out the menus at Quigley's Irish Pub, Hugo's Frog Bar, Heaven on Seven, Sullivan's Steak House, Flat Top Grill, Jimmy's Grill, Egg Harbor and Tangerine Café! Take the rush out of meals and enjoy a leisurely breakfast (or lunch or dinner). Stroll the Riverwalk and other walkable blocks to discover what's happening in the downtown shopping district.

RESERVE NOW FOR VALENTINE'S DAY! ...It's never too early to make reservations for Valentine's Day. Suggestion: Surprise your sweetheart. Make a reservation at your favorite restaurant and dine out a day or two or a week before Valentine's Day–let your sweetheart know you really were thinking ahead. Then bring home take-out on Cupid's real day, Sun., Feb. 14. Even the best restaurants in town offer take-out.

ROSELAND HOME DECOR Create Better Windows Daily! Call 355-1565.

DUPAGE COUNTY offers 60 forest preserves and six educational facilities. Find information at 933-7200 and www.dupageforest.com.

2010 PARENT UNIVERSITY / 8AM-2:15PM, Sat., Feb. 6 / The 2010 Parent University will take place at Neuqua Valley High School. Keynote speaker Gloria DeGaetano will address “Parenting Well in a Media Age.” She is founder and CEO of The Parent Coaching Institute (PCI) and an internationally and nationally acclaimed educator, author, and speaker. To register for Parent University, visit the web site of either Naperville School District 203 (www.naperville203.org) or Indian Prairie School District 204 (www.ipsd.org.) Participants will be registered on a first come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so early registration is strongly encouraged.

MARDI GRAS CHARITY BALL HOSTED BY NAPERVILLE JAYCEES / 6 to 10PM, Sat., Feb. 6 / Northern Illinois University’s Naperville campus, located at 1120 E. Diehl Road. / Dinner, drinks, live entertainment and live and silent auctions. Proceeds from the silent auction will go to Almost Home Kids, a not-for-profit organization with the mission of enhancing the lives of children facing serious and ongoing medical challenges. TKTS: $60 per person or a table of 10 for $500. A ticket order form and more info are available at www.naperjaycees.org. Ticket sales end at 5PM, Sat., Jan. 30.

THE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS THE ARTISTS’ PERFORMING SHOWECASE / 2PM, Sun., Feb. 7 / Pfeiffer Hall, North Central College, 310 E Benton Ave. TKTS: $12/$8 in advance and $15/$10 at the door. MORE INFO: www.schoolofperformingarts.com or call (630) 717-6622.

HOW CURRENT IS YOUR WILL? INFO: Naperville attorney, DICK KUHN at 420-8228.

SUGARTOAD SUNDAY STEAK NIGHT / 5:30-9PM / Steaks, Seafood & Sandwiches / Starting Sundays in February / SugarToad Restaurant is located in the Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre near Rt. 59 and Diehl Road.

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD / 1-3PM, Sun., Feb. 7 / Naper Settlement History Speaks Lecture Series depicts events from 1856 / INFO: (630) 420-6010.

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY / Order take-out for your party from Casey's Foods, Heaven on Seven (especially if you're pulling for the Saints) and/or Meson Sabika.

NAPERVILLE JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB NEW MEMBER MEETINGS / Mon., Feb. 8 / The Naperville Junior Woman's Club new member orientation meetings / Reservations are required for these meetings. For a complete listing of orientation times and locations, and to RSVP, visit www.napervillejuniors.org. The Naperville Junior Woman's Club works with Safety Town and several other community improvement projects. INFO: www.napervillejuniors.org or call (630) 575-9567.

HOLIDAY INN SELECT FOR WEDDINGS, REUNIONS, CORPORATE MEETINGS, CLUB EVENTS, FUNDRAISERS, SWIM PARTIES / 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, 60563 Hotel Front Desk: 1 (630) 505-4900

NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE opens minds and doors. Call 637-5100.

MONTHLY SECOND-TUESDAY COFFEE TALKS HOSTED BY HOLISTIC MOMS / 9:30-11AM, Tues., Feb. 9 / Meet at Cafe Area at Whole Foods in Naperville on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Informal gathering for members and non-members to get to know each other, discuss our holistic passions, and build supportive friendships. Kids are welcome! Contact Kate Boyle kmsboyle@gmail.com, 630-946-6819.

MAIN STREET PROMENADE / Looking for great retail space in Naperville or in Main Street Promenade? Call Ruth and Dwight Yackley at BBM Incorporated, 305-7171

TURN THE PAGE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP / 9:30AM, Tues., Feb. 9 / The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner will be discussed. at Naperville Public Library (95th St. location), 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville. INFO: (630) 961.4100 or www.naperville-lib.org.

JAYCEES' OPEN HOUSE / 6-7PM, Tues., Feb. 9 / The Naperville Jaycees will be hosting an open house at the Judd Kendall VFW Hall, 908 West Jackson Avenue, Naperville. Learn more about the Jaycees and how to get involved in Last Fling, Holiday Gift Baskets and other service projects /. INFO: www.naperjaycees.org.

'FABULOUS FAKES' EXHIBIT AT THE NAPERVILLE FINE ART CENTER & GALLERY / Noon-4PM, Wed., Feb. 10 / Through Feb. 20 / Gallery Hours: Noon-4PM, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays / 10AM-4PM, Saturdays / 508 North Center Street Naperville, IL 60563 / Admission: FREE! INFO:630) 355.2530 or www.napervilleartleague.com

NAPER SETTLEMENT ADULT VOLUNTEER MEETING / 7PM, Wed., Feb. 10 / Adult volunteers are sought to dress up to help interpret Naper Settlement / Century Memorial Chapel, 523 S. Webster St. INFO: call Mary Hudspeath at (630) 305-5256.

LOOKING FOR A PAINLESS DENTIST? Laser dentistry by JOE HASELHORST, DDS is painless!

LAVIDA MASSAGE GRAND OPENING RIBBON CUTTING / 4PM, Feb. 11 / Enjoy refreshments, free chair massages, tours of our facility, a fantastic raffle and Buy One Get One Gift Cards / 2531 W. 75th St. in Springbrook Pavilion / INFO: naperville.il.lavidamassage.com or (630) 717-6190.

RELAY FOR LIFE CELEBRATION AT HOTEL ARISTA / 6PM, Thurs., Feb. 11 / Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre, Sponsored by the American Cancer Society / INFO: Bonnie McKnight, bonnie.mcknight@cancer.org or (630) 932-1141, ext. 3.

'FABULOUS FAKES' EXHIBIT AT THE NAPERVILLE FINE ART CENTER & GALLERY / Gallery Hours: Noon-4PM, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays: 10AM - 4PM / Saturdays through Feb. 20 / 508 North Center Street Naperville, IL 60563 / Admission: FREE! INFO:630) 355.2530 or www.napervilleartleague.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DOC JOE HASELHORST!

REMEMBER ABE LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY!

JUDD KENDALL VFW FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY OPENING NIGHT / 5-8PM, Fri., Feb. 12 / 908 W. Jackson / Every Friday during Lent.

ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOPS, independently owned and operated, is proud of the innovative events it offers to bring writers and readers together. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated. Visit our Web site to keep apprised of all the activities. Find Anderson's Bookshops in Naperville at 123 West Jefferson and in Downers Grove at 5112 Main St.

KIDZ KABARET THEATRE GROUNDBREAKING / 5PM, Fri., Feb. 12 / "Seeing is Believing" / 200-seat theatre will be located at 1665 Quincy Ave., Suite 143, Naperville.

CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY FRIDAY, SATURDAY OR SUNDAY AT SUGARTOAD AT THE HOTEL ARISTA / Feb. 12, Feb. 13 and Feb. 14 / www.sugartoad.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SALLY FLEMING! Help her celebrate by telling her husband that the shiny red raincoat available at Dean's Clothing in downtown Naperville is on her wish list.

DANCE WEST BALLET / Enhance young dancers' growth in discipline, poise, skill and creativity- call DANCE WEST BALLETat 630.778.8400

DUPAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA / 8PM, Sat., Feb. 13 / DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) presents “Our Home, Our Earth” featuring the North Central College Women's Chorale / North Central’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. The performance will feature the world premiere of James Falzone's “who, if not I?” commissioned for the occasion by the DSO and North Central’s Office of International Programs as part of its yearlong international focus on global environmental change. Short pieces by Glazunov and Holst plus Ferde Grofe's “Grand Canyon Suite” round out the program. Tickets are $28/adults, $25/senior citizens and $11/students; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit http://finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/x49589.xml.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Find a great selection of greeting cards at Anderson's Bookshop's Two Doors Down in downtown Naperville and Oswald's Pharmacy in Naperville Plaza near Casey's Foods.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S ANNIVERSARY TO RITA & JOHN HARVARD, BARB DWYER & TOM GREENBERG, CAROL & DON CROOKSTON and every couple married today!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S BIRTHDAY TO FRANCES CLIFTON, MARY FRAN HADLEY, RACHEL HADLEY, JIM BERGERON, MARILYN GEORGE and all Valentine's Day birthdays!

14th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL / Noon to 4PM, Sun., Feb. 14 / North Central College’s Office of International Programs will host its 14th annual International Festival at Merner Fieldhouse, 450 S. Brainard St. Great event for scouts and church groups / Activities include dance and musical performances, games and crafts, children’s activities, cultural booth exhibits and more. Sign up for popular Language Immersion Rooms in advance. Service Project: Share Your Soles (So bring gently used shoes to donate!) Admission: $5 per person / INFO: bkshammas@noctrl.edu; (630) 637-5132

ST. RAPHAEL INSTALLS ORIGINAL SCULPTURES OF STATIONS OF THE CROSS / 12:15PM, Sun., Feb. 14 / Original relief sculptures featuring the stations of the cross will be dedicated at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff, Naperville, IL. The pastor, Father Ted Weitzel, will dedicate the pieces during the celebration of Mass at 12:15PM / An artists’ reception will follow in the adjoining building. The public is invited.

FINANCIAL STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS GROUP can educate you about investing for your future.

NAPERVILLE TENNIS is where you'll find all the latest in tennis attire and equipment.

STAND UP NOW AND STRETCH! Reach to the ceiling. Stretching increases your flexibility, improves the range of motion in your joints and promotes better posture and circulation. Rotate your hands at the wrist. Wiggle your fingers. Stretch and relieve stress!

PRESIDENT'S DAY

MARDI GRAS FAT TUESDAY AT HEAVEN ON SEVEN IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE / 11AM TO 11PM, Tues., Feb. 16 / Live Music at night / Hurricanes galore! / Reservations highly recommended / (630) 717-0777 / Heaven on Seven is located at 224 S. Main Street (Next to Dean's Clothing.)

CASEY'S FOODS EVERY DAY FOR THE BEST BUTCHER! Providers of the Finest Quality Foods - CASEY'S FOODS - 630-369-1686.

Climb on board the NAPERVILLE TROLLEY, Naperville's unique vehicles for tours and advertisng. Choose from four trolleys for Historic Tours of Naperville, weddings, charters with home/office pick-up service and Christmas Light Tours. For more information, phone 420-2223 or go to http://www.napervilletrolley.com/ or fax at 420-9520

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JO LUNDEEN! Here's to a picture-perfect good time for PN's photographer.

Turn your Art into Treasures at ART & FRAME NAPERVILLE, 355-0703.

Discover the true taste of Spain at MESON SABIKA. Call 630- 983-3000.

JUDD KENDALL VFW FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY / 5-8:30PM, Fri., Feb. 19 / 908 W. Jackson / Every Friday during Lent. / In addition to two types of fish, Belgio's menu includes ham, chicken parm, the kid’s favorite chicken nuggets, mostaccioli, the ever popular vegetable medley along with other assorted goodies.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE KEY CLUB AT METEA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL! / Fri., Feb. 19 / Official charter of the Key Club at Metea Valley High School sponsored by the Evening Kiwanis of Naperville. INFO: www.napervillekiwanis.tripod.com/

NAPERVILLE JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB NEW MEMBER MEETINGS / Mon., Feb. 19 / The Naperville Junior Woman's Club new member orientation meetings / Reservations are required for these meetings. For a complete listing of orientation times and locations, and to RSVP, visit www.napervillejuniors.org. The Naperville Junior Woman's Club works with Safety Town and several other community improvement projects. INFO: www.napervillejuniors.org or call (630) 575-9567.

ST. PATRICK'S RESIDENCE / The Difference is Love - ST. PATRICK'S RESIDENCE a 210-Bed Long Term Care Nursing Home - 630-416-6565

ENGLISH ROWS Victorian village in Naperville features charming towne homes surrounding a picturesque English mews garden. The development has earned numerous prestigious awards for innovation, architectural design, land planning, and community.

LOOK, LINK & LEARN VIA RED INDIEBOUND SIGNS DESIGNATING INDEPENDENT MERCHANTS / The goal of Naperville IndieBound community is to help people here and across the nation locate independently-owned businesses. Watch for special promotions throughout Naperville! Thanks for shopping and dining locally and for supporting independently-owned businesses. INFO: www.indiebound.org "Naperville"

SPEAKEASY CASINO NIGHT / 6:30-10PM, Fri., Feb. 19, 2010, 102 E. Wesley Street, Wheaton, DuPage County Historical Museum / INF0: (630) 665-4710

MAIN STREET PROMENADE! Shop at the Main Street Promenade, Main Street at Van Buren, in downtown Naperville.

ROTARY SUNRISE PRESENTS NAPERPALOOZA WITH A NEW BEACH TWIST! 6PM, Sat., Feb. 20. Plus, enjoy sampling items from Naperville's finest restaurants. INFO: www.napervillesunrise.com

MESON SABIKA SANGRIA IS GOOD FOR WHAT ALES YOU! Discover the true taste of Spain in the ambience of a 19th-century mansion, dine at MESON SABIKA, 983-3000.

THINK SUMMER FUN with THE WATER MAT. You can walk, jump, dance, slide, or relax on the surface of the water. Visit our Web site and see it in action.

'FABULOUS FAKES' EXHIBIT AT THE NAPERVILLE FINE ART CENTER & GALLERY / 1-4PM, Sun., Jan. 21 / Closing Reception / 508 North Center Street Naperville, IL 60563 / Admission: Free INFO:630) 355.2530 or www.napervilleartleague.com

NAPERVILLE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS GROOVY SENIORS FASHION SHOW AT BOBAK’S SIGNATURE ROOM / 11AM, Sun., Feb. 21 / Doors will open at 11 AM for raffle prize viewing and a performance by the Naperville North Jazz Band. Lunch begins at 12:15 PM, followed by the fashion show at 1:30 PM. Early bird tickets are available through Feb. 1 for $35/person and $20 for NNHS students and children under 12. TKTS: $40/person and $25 for NNHS students and children after Feb. 1. / Proceeds benefit the NNHS Booster Club so they can continue to financially support all Huskie athletic teams, activities and clubs. TKTS: e-mail Jolene Corning at Jolenecorning@gmail.com or call (630)637-3381.

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING / 1PM - 3PM, SUN., FEB. 21 / Central DuPage Hospital, Conference Rooms 1 & 2 / 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield, IL /

INFO: talbin@apexmanage.com.

DISPLAY AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE / Show appreciation to people who work with children and youth.---KIDS MATTER

Experience fine quality shopping every day at DEAN'S MENS AND WOMENS CLOTHING

GREAT SEAFOOD! NAPERVILLE CATCH 35 offers seafood, fresh fish, steak and lobster in its spacious restaurant in Van Buren Place, located at 35 S. Washington St. in the heart of downtown Naperville. For reservations and information, call (630) 717-3500

GREAT STEAKS! SUGARTOAD SUNDAY STEAK NIGHT / 5:30-9PM / Steaks, Seafood & Sandwiches on Sundays / SugarToad Restaurant is located in the Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre near Rt. 59 and Diehl Road.

REMEMBER GEORGE WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY!

For an unwavering committment to exceptional craftmanship, call KING'S COURT BUILDERS at 630-369-4150.

Ready. Set. Bank. Call FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NAPERVILLE today at 369-3555. Visit the bank at Aurora Ave. and Fort Hill Road.

MINUTEMAN PRESS Celebrates community every day! Minuteman Press is more than a printer; it's an experience. Call 369-1360. Thanks for 30 years of serving Naperville!

VILLAGE PONTIACVillage Pontiac GMC Truck in Naperville, family owned and operated for two generations was the first dealership on the Ogden Avenue Dealer Strip. With over 500 vehicles in stock Village Pontiac GMC is one of the Midwest's largest Pontiac GMC Truck dealers and GM Certified Used Car dealers. Village is also home to the Village Volume Advantage. You'll also find our service and part department open from 7:30 AM until Midnight Monday-Friday and Saturday from 8:30AM to 4PM. Stop in or log on to Village Pontiac GMC or call us at 630-357-2200.

ZAIDI'S CELEBRITY BARTENDERS / 5:30PM, Wed., Feb. 24 / Zaidi's will donate ALL of their tips and 20% of ALL bar food sales from the evening to NCO Youth & Family Services. Zaidi's is located at the Southeast corner of Route 59 and 83rd Street at 1975 Springbrook Square Drive, Naperville, 60564.

NAPERVILLE JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB GENERAL MONTHLY MEETING / 7:30PM, Wed. Feb. 24 / Zaidi's Restaurant Southeast corner of Rte. 59 and

83rd Street 1975 Springbrook Square Drive | Naperville, IL 630-355-4400. Prospective members welcome. INFO: www.napervillejuniors.org or call our hotline at (630) 575-9567

NAPERVILLE GARDEN CLUB MONTHLY MEETING / 9:15AM, Wed., Feb. 24 /

Continental breakfast features guest speaker Todd Jacobson on the topic "Tough and lovely plants for day shade" / Reservations are necessary. White Eagle Golf Club, 3400 Club Drive, Naperville. INFO or RSVP, (630) 357-4022 or www.napervillegardenclub.org.

Hope for Tomorrow Happens Today at the NAPERVILLE EXCHANGE CLUB. Call 305-8881.

CALL MISS BEV! "Childhood should be a journey...not a race." Call CREATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL at (630) 420-1065.

CYT AURORA PRESENT THE WIZARD OF OZ / Thurs., Feb. 25-Sun. Feb. 28 / Students ages 8-18 of Chicago Youth Theater (Aurora) present the story of a young farm girl named Dorothy who finds a twister that carries her over the rainbow and into the land of Oz. There she meets a scarecrow with no brain, a tin man with no heart and a lion with no courage. Together they embark down the yellow brick road to meet the Wizard, destroy the Wicked Witch of the West and find a way home. The show runs about 2 hours with one intermission. Recommended for all ages. Performances: 9:30AM & 11:45AM, Thurs, Feb. 25; 9:30AM, 11:45AM & 7PM, Fri., Feb. 26; 2PM & 6PM, Sat., Feb. 27 & Sun., Feb. 28 at the Oswego East HS Performing Arts Center, 1525 Harvey Rd., Oswego / TKTS: (847) 516-2298 or visit www.cytchicago.org ; $8-11 presale, + $2 at the door / Group, child, senior and school discounts available / INFO: www.cytchicago.org

JUDD KENDALL VFW FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY / 5-8PM, Fri., Feb. 26 / 908 W. Jackson / Every Friday during Lent.

NJWC & AIRTASTIC PLAY LAND FUNDRAISER FOR FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES / 2PM TO 8PM Fri., Feb. 26 / Airtastic Playland sponsored by Naperville Junior Woman's Club / INFO: Contact Heidi Larson at (630) 575-9567 or Membership@NapervilleJuniors.org or www.napervillejuniors.org

CLICK on OVERFLOW NEWS, CITY NOTES and PARK DISTRICT NEWS from the MAIN PAGE (upper left) for the latest updates and releases of happenings in Naperville.

DEBUT OF SUGARTOAD COOKING CLASS WITH CHEF GEOFF RHYNE / 11:30AM, Sat., Feb. 27 / What's Cooking at SugarToad: A Culinary Tour of Umami / Classes planned for the last Saturday of the month / Space limited / INFO: (630) 778-TOAD

GENE DARFLER IS A REAL ESTATE BROKER who understands the value and importance of serving clients beyond their expectations.

THE GROWING PLACE A part of Naperville since 1936, The Growing Place continues to provide homegrown, healthy & beautiful perennials as well as trees, shrubs, annuals, pots and garden art and architecture to thrill both passionate and casual gardeners. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings as you discover its treasures, aided by the friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Find the NAPERVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE on the 3rd level of the Main Street Promenade

WEST SUBURBAN IRISH EMERALD DINNER / White Eagle Golf Club / INFO: www.wsirish.org ALERT! NOTE DATE CHANGE TO MARCH 6!

CYT AURORA PRESENT THE WIZARD OF OZ / Thurs., Feb. 25-Sun. Feb. 28 / Performances: 9:30AM & 11:45AM, Thurs, Feb. 25; 9:30AM, 11:45AM & 7PM, Fri., Feb. 26; 2PM & 6PM, Sat., Feb. 27 & Sun., Feb. 28 at the Oswego East HS Performing Arts Center, 1525 Harvey Rd., Oswego / TKTS: (847) 516-2298 or visit www.cytchicago.org ; $8-11 presale, + $2 at the door / Group, child, senior and school discounts available / INFO: www.cytchicago.org

TABOR HILLS - Combine an independent retirement lifestyle with quality health care. Call 630-305-5400.

OSWALD'S PHARMACY Oswald’s Pharmacy has been serving Naperville’s needs since 1875. Oswald's Pharmacy is now located at 88 Gartner Road in the Naperville Plaza.

For your packaging needs, use THE UPS STORE at Hobson West.

KIDS MATTER!

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