City notes

Naper Settlement begins its winter season Sunday. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is $4.25 for adults, $3.75 for seniors ages 62 and older and $3 for youth ages 4 through 17; admission includes an audio tour. The Pre-Emption House Visitor Center exhibits and galleries are open, but the buildings are closed. The Museum Store is open for shopping during regular museum hours with or without admission to Naper Settlement. The winter season runs through March 31. For more information about Naper Settlement, at 523 S. Webster St., call 630-420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.museum.

Professor Jeff Mishur of Art Excursions presents a slide lecture for the History Speaks Lecture Series, "City Beautiful: Celebrating the Burnham Plan Centennial," about architect Daniel Burnham's 1909 Plan of Chicago from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Naper Settlement's Century Memorial Chapel, 523 S. Webster St. Advance tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for students, youth and Naperville Heritage Society sustaining members. Tickets at the door are $7 for adults and $6 for students and youth. Call 630-420-6010 for ticket information. Visit www.napersettlement.museum.

Take advantage of free vision screenings, learn more about identity theft or find out about community programs specifically designed for seniors at a Senior Fair hosted by state Reps. Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) and Darlene Senger (R-Naperville). The free Senior Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at the Naperville Public Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. It is open to the public and free refreshments will be served. There will be information about senior public transportation, driver's information, assisted living, insurance, safety and more. Additionally, attendees can find out whether they have any unclaimed assets with the Illinois Cash Dash program. Call 630-219-3090.

The Hilton Lisle/Naperville will host a Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Holiday Showcase from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at its Lisle location, 3003 Corporate West Drive. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit Naperville-based Little Friends Inc. This unique showcase will feature a variety of food and wine tastings and holiday gift ideas. Tickets are available for $20, which includes a $5 donation to Little Friends. For more information or to purchase tickets for the Holiday Showcase, contact the Hilton Lisle/Naperville at 630-505-0900, ext. 3100. To learn more about the programs and services of Little Friends Inc., visit www.littlefriendsinc.org.

The Naperville Junior Woman's Club will host its 38th annual fashion show fundraiser beginning at 10 a.m. Nov. 7 at Bobak's Signature Events and Conference Center, 6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge. This year's event theme of "Simply Elegant" will feature couture fashions and flowing gowns. Doors open at 10 a.m. for raffle prizes and silent auction bidding. The luncheon begins at noon, followed by the fashion show. Call 630-575-9567 or visit www.napervillejuniors.org.

During Victorian Secrets, to be held from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 7, take a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Martin Mitchell Mansion, then peek into a traveling trunk as beauty and clothing secrets are revealed in the "Victorian Lady" presentation. Relax and enjoy sweet treats in the Pre-Emption House Tavern. Tickets are $25. For reservations, call 630-420-6010. Visit www.napersettlement.museum.

The DuPage Children's Museum Explorer Store's Manufacturers' Trunk Show Sale, taking place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 7 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 8, will offer an expanded selling area that includes the lower level of the museum. During this event, families have a unique opportunity to purchase special items in extended product lines not normally stocked in the store. Show specials and discounts will be available and free gift wrapping will be offered with each purchase. The museum is at 301 N. Washington St. Visit www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org.

Just in time for holiday shopping, the Weed Ladies have added evening hours and additional days for their annual Winter Floral Design Sale held in the historic Daniels House at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. The sale, which features creative seasonal arrangements with silk and dried flowers, will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday; from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7; and from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 8. Admission is free. Visit www.napersettlement.museum or call 630-420-6010.

Learn tips and saving strategies from Mary Hunt, "Everyday Cheapskate" columnist and bestselling author, during her talk at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. No registration is necessary for this free presentation. Contact Business Librarian Bobbie Rudnick at 630-961-4100, ext. 6328.

Shop at Whole Foods, at the intersection of Route 59 and 75th Street, on Nov. 11 and KidsMatter will receive 5 percent of your total purchase. KidsMatter is a Naperville-based not-for-profit whose mission is to prevent problems in the lives of children and teens before they start by empowering youth and families with tools to effectively manage the stressors of everyday life. Visit www.kidsmatter2us.org.

Mayor A. George Pradel, the Naperville City Council and the Naperville Heritage Society invite the public to a rededication of the Civil War cannon in Central Park. This event will take place at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave.

The Community Career Center and Project H.E.L.P. (Healthy Environment For Little People) will celebrate the grand opening of their new shared 3,223-square-foot facility with an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at 1815 Diehl Road, Suite 100. The event is open to the public and will include refreshments and giveaways. For further information about the Community Career Center, contact Amy Webber at awebber@communitycareercenter.org or 630-961-5665. For more information about Project H.E.L.P., contact Regina Rogers at projecthelpdupage@yahoo.com or 630-357-5683.

The 11th annual Mill Street School Multicultural Fair will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Mill Street School, 1300 N. Mill St. The theme for this year, "A Big Day to Celebrate Around the World," focuses on celebrations and "big" days of the year. Enjoy live entertainment, food, special celebrations and exhibits. Visit schools.naperville203.org/millstreet/.

Heartland Blood Centers will host the city of Naperville's ninth annual fall blood drive from 7 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 14 in the Lower Level of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. Photo identification is required. To make an appointment to donate, call Kelly Masterson at 630-723-2582 or visit www.heartlandbc.org.

Celebrate seven days of encouraging children to read at the Naperville Public Library during Young Readers Week. The theme of the celebration taking place Nov. 8 through Nov. 14 is "Pop Open a Good Book." All three library branches will host fun activities, games and crafts. Each day of the week, the library will also offer an interactive activity to promote early literacy skills. Children can enter the popular Guessing Jar Challenge and try their luck at a raffle prize. They can also answer a trivia question about their favorite storybook characters and win a pencil. Visit www.naperville-lib.org or call 630-961-4100, ext. 2231.

Celebrate National Gaming Day at the Naperville Public Library with a "Beatles Rock Band" gaming tournament. Bring your friends and play "Beatles Rock Band" on Nintendo Wii at 1 p.m. Nov. 14 in Meeting Room A/B of the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. Prizes will be awarded for the bands that rock out the best and refreshments will be provided. Online registration is required to participate in the tournament. Registration is not required for the audience. Call 630-961-4100.

Join the ThinkGlobal Arts Foundation for a community-wide cultural event taking place from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 14 at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. This free event includes multiethnic song and dance performances with Tahitian drummers from Disneyland, a Peruvian Jazz Band, Kathak dance and more. Visit www.thinkglobalarts.com.

Broadway star Michael Feinstein returns to Naperville for a performance at 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Tickets are priced at $70, $60 and $55. Call 630-637-7469 or visit finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/x48322.xml.

The Naperville Exchange Club, in collaboration with the Naperville Park District, local veterans' organizations and other community groups, families and individuals, are hosting the Naperville Healing Field of Honor in November. Help fill Rotary Hill with 2,009 American flags during the week of Nov. 8 to 14 as a way to say thank you to everyone who has ever served our country while also raising money and awareness for a growing array of unmet needs for veterans and their families. Orders for individual three-foot by five-foot American flags with eight-foot poles are being taken at $30 each. For more information on the Healing Field project or to purchase a flag, contact Anna Zimmerman at annaz@wowway.com or visit colonialflagfoundation.org/staticpages/index.php/naperville.

Acclaimed children's author and musician Jim Gill brings his special blend of entertainment and education to Naperville for a fun-filled afternoon with the DuPage Symphony Orchestra on Nov. 15 with performances at 2 and 4 p.m. at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through the North Central College box office. To purchase tickets, call 630-637-7469 or visit tickets.noctrl.edu. For more information about the DuPage Symphony Orchestra, call 630-778-1003 or visit www.dupagesymphony.org.

The Exchange Club of Naperville, in collaboration with the Naperville Park District and several other community organizations, are seeking individuals and groups who are willing to help with flag assembly, field set up and field teardown for Naperville's first Healing Field of Honor. Dates volunteers are needed include Saturday; Nov. 6; Nov. 7; and Nov. 15. For more information, including a full listing of dates, shift times and general responsibilities, or to sign up to volunteer, contact Brad Wilson at 630-848-3532 or bwilson@napervilleparks.org or Kathleen Malecki at 630-281-1816 or kmalacki@lilfriends.com.

Celebration of Peace Month in Naperville will be observed through Nov. 15. The monthlong event includes a film festival, panel discussions and more. Visit www.thinkglobalarts.org or call 630-697-4441.

The Fair Housing Advisory Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the City Manager's Office Conference Room of the Naperville Municipal Center.

The City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in council chambers of the Naperville Municipal Center.

The Sister Cities Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Mayor's Conference Room of the Naperville Municipal Center.

The Advisory Commission on Disabilities will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Meeting Room C of the Naperville Municipal Center.