Monday, December 24, 2012
Each week, Naperville Patch goes deep into the YouTube archives to find and feature videos about Naperville.
In the viral world, there is definitely lots of cool stuff going on in Naperville. (Just take a look at this Naperville North High School lip dub if you don't believe us.) Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. Each week, Naperville Patch goes deep into the YouTube archives to scour, scavenge and search for videos highlighting all things Naperville. You may recognize this home from our pick a few weeks ago. But this Christmas light show was just too good not to show again. Enjoy! Want to see this show in person? Visit naperlightshow.com. Do you know of a must-see YouTube video that highlights Naperville? Send the link to collin.czarnecki@patch.com and it could be featured next week.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
After holding a first annual Toys for Tots drive this month, Naperville Fire Department and BlackFinn American Saloon paid a visit to children to spread some holiday cheer.
Some Naperville children received a special surprise visit from Santa and Naperville firefighters on Friday, just a few days before Christmas. After holding its first annual Toys for Tots drive this month, Naperville Professional Firefighters Local 4302 spread holiday cheer by dropping off the collected gifts throughout Naperville to children in need. Firefighters picked up Mayor George Pradel, dressed as Saint Nick, at the Naperville Municipal Center before embarking on their jolly journey to Washington Junior High, Santa House, Ann Reid Early Childhood Center as well as the Naperville Township Building. While Santa and the firefighters may not have had any reindeer, they did ride around in style in a shiny red fire engine. Once they …
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Each week, Naperville Patch goes deep into the YouTube archives to find and feature videos about Naperville.
In the viral world, there is definitely lots of cool stuff going on in Naperville. (Just take a look at this Naperville North High School lip dub if you don't believe us.) Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. Each week, Naperville Patch goes deep into the YouTube archives to scour, scavenge and search for videos highlighting all things Naperville. This week's pick features a familiar-looking Elf paying a visit to downtown Naperville. While filming an interview to be used at Naperville North High School's 2012 Holiday Assembly, a student wishes her dad would dress up like Buddy the Elf and visit downtown Naperville. Her dad was kind enough to give her a holiday surprise in front of …
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Each week, Naperville Patch goes deep into the YouTube archives to find and feature videos about Naperville.
In the viral world, there is definitely lots of cool stuff going on in Naperville. (Just take a look at this Naperville North High School lip dub if you don't believe us.) Each week, Naperville Patch goes deep into the YouTube archives to scour, scavenge and search for videos highlighting all things Naperville. This week's pick features a decked out home with Christmas lights and decorations synced to Jingle Bells, with a techno twist. Who else thinks they should enter our Deck the House contest? Do you know of a must-see YouTube video that highlights Naperville? Send the link to collin.czarnecki@patch.com and it could be featured next week.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Find out where you can see Jolly Old St. Nick himself in Naperville before he makes the trip back to the North Pole to prepare for Christmas.
Everyone knows Jolly Old St. Nick can be a little bit busy this time of year, but he managed to squeeze in a few visits to Naperville into his schedule before Christmas. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. Patch provided a list of places below where families can meet Santa in Naperville before Christmas. Naperville Bank & Trust What: Snap a photo with Santa Claus at Naperville Bank & Trust before he flys back to the North Pole. Where: Naperville Bank & Trust, 5 S. Washington St., Naperville. When: Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Naperville Park District Santa House What: Santa House in downtown Naperville gives families a chance to see Santa and to purchase photos with …
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
A collection of volunteer opportunities throughout the area.
Looking for a way to give back to the community this holiday season? From food pantries to local animal shelters, there are plenty of opportunities to lend a helping hand in the Naperville area. Below are 10 great organizations to donate the gift of time. If you or your organization is in need of volunteers for an upcoming event or project, please add them in the comments. Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry How You Can Help: Loaves & Fishes distributes more than 60,000 pounds of groceries and serves approximately 600 families every week, according to the organization's website. Volunteers work in a variety of areas including distribution, sorting, shelving and office assistance. They must be at least 14 years old. The pantry also accepts …
Monday, November 26, 2012
Santa Claus himself will be making phone calls to Naperville families this holiday season, but register now as space is limited.
Ever wonder what it would be like to get a phone call from Santa Claus? Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. Well, you're in luck because the Naperville Park District is now registering families in Naperville to receive a special call from Jolly Old Saint Nick himself. Since Santa is such a busy guy this time of year, he can only call a maximum of 200 families, so make sure to tell mom and dad to register between now and Dec. 9 through the Naperville Park District's website. Santa will call on Wednesday, Dec. 12, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.napervilleparks.org/santashotline.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Third annual holiday lights recycling program begins Monday, Nov. 19.
As many residents and businesses begin assembling lights and decorations for the holidays, the Naperville Park District has announced its third annual holiday lights recycling program in partnership with Elgin Recycling, beginning Nov. 19 and ending Feb. 15, 2013. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. Rather than tossing old, nonworking lights in the trash, the Naperville Park District is inviting the community to recycle the lights in three locations throughout the district. The following types of lights will be accepted: Mini-lights, C-7 lights, C-9 lights, Rope lights, LED lights and extension cords. All colors and lengths will be accepted. The Park District will receive a rebate of…
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Four area Aurelio's locations in Naperville, Villa Park and Woodridge are helping collect food and monetary donations to help the Loaves & Fishes pantry overcome a budget shortfall.
Written by Michael Sewall During its busiest time of the year, the Loaves & Fishes food pantry in Naperville is facing a $15,000 shortfall. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. So Aurelio's Pizza locations in the area are stepping up to help do what they do best: feed people. Now through Dec. 31, four Aurelio's restaurants will be the sites of food and money collections that will go to Loaves & Fishes. Celeste and Steve Wagner, owners of the four Aurelio’s Pizza franchise locations, said in a news release that it’s about "helping neighbors help neighbors." The four locations are: Visit the links above to review the Aurelio's locations. In October, the food pantry served 11,145 people…
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