4 Things You Should Be Doing This Week in Naperville

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Naperville Halloween Trick or Treating 

Where: Naperville
When: Thursday, Oct. 31 

The City of Naperville has no ordinance determining Halloween hours for children; however there are several safety tips residents should follow to make Halloween a fun and festive time for all:

• Make sure children carry a flashlight and are accompanied by an adult when trick-or-treating. Glow sticks are also a fun way to light the way!
• Costumes should be light-colored or decorated with reflective tape. Make sure costumes do not interfere with vision or movement. Use make-up instead of a mask. Avoid “terrorist type” costumes and those requiring “weapons” of any kind.
• Have children trick-or-treat in their own neighborhood and in well-lit areas. Be sure they avoid short cuts or places they cannot be seen or heard by others and instruct children never to enter a house while trick-or-treating.
• Young children should end trick-or-treating when it begins to get dark. Adults should accompany young children. Older children should be in by 8 p.m.
• Households welcoming trick-or-treaters should leave on porch lights or other exterior lighting. Never ask children to step inside to receive their treats and call 911 immediately if you suspect a child is lost or in trouble.
• Tell children not to eat any of their treats unless examined by a parent. Call the police if there are any suspicious treats.
• Children should remember to look both ways before crossing the street and cross at corners only. Be sure to “Stop, Look and Listen.” Never run between parked vehicles.
• Parents should know where registered sex offenders live and avoid placing children in a risky situation. Check the Naperville Website at www.naperville.il.us for registered sex offender information.

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Sleep Out Saturday

Where: Glen Ellyn, IL
When: Saturday Nov. 2 -  7 p.m.

Bridge Communities is planning its 10th annual Sleep out Saturday to help homeless families in DuPage County. Sleep Out Saturday is a county-wide event to raise money and awareness of homelessness in DuPage County.  Nearly 2,000 residents are expected to sleep outside at approximately 75 outdoor sleep locations including yards and parking lots during the event. Sleep Out Saturday kicks off with a rally at 505 Crescent  Blvd in Glen Ellyn.  More than 1,000 people gather for music and fun in the Bridge parking lot. The program begins at 7 p.m. with music by Sounds Abound Entertainment and fun with the road crew from 101.9TWMX The Mix radio station.  For more info, call 630.545.0610 or visit www.SleepOutSaturday.org.

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Halloween on the Riverwalk

Where: Riverwalk, Ampitheater, close to Nichols Library, Naperville 
When: Wednesday, Oct. 30 - 4:30 p.m.

Witches and pumpkins and puppets, oh my! Put on your costume and join us for some Halloween fun at the Riverwalk Amphitheater. Get into the spirit with stories, songs and a puppet show about our favorite fall holiday. For children of all ages and their caregivers. In the event of severe weather, the program will be held in the Community Room of the Nichols Library.

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360 Youth Services 23rd Annual Auction

Where: Naperville Marriott, Naperville
When: Friday, Nov. 1 - 6 p.m. 

On Friday, November 1st, 360 Youth Services will be hosting their 23rd Annual Auction to support the programs and services they provide to the communities they serve. This year's theme is "We're Rolling Out the Red Carpet - Because of YOU!" The event includes a live and silent auction and a sit down dinner. Tickets are $150 per person. For additional information: www.360youthservices.org