City notes

The DuPage Children's Museum Explorer Store's Manufacturers' Trunk Show Sale, taking place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, will offer an expanded selling area that includes the lower level of the museum. During this event, families have an 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.

The Naperville Junior Woman's Club will host its 38th annual fashion show fundraiser beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday 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, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, visitors can 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. Sweet treats will be available in the Pre-Emption House Tavern. Tickets are $25. For reservations, call 630-420-6010. Visit www.napersettlement.museum.

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. Their sale, which features creative seasonal arrangements with silk and dried flowers, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. 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. Tuesday 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.

The Naperville Park District will host a Holiday Volunteer Open House and Sign-Up Night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center Lounge, 305 W. Jackson Ave. Many volunteers are needed to serve as Santa's elves at Santa House and to assist at other holiday events. The open house will begin with a brief presentation at 6 p.m., but volunteers may arrive at any time during the open house. Prospective volunteers may contact Sue Omanson at 630-848-3572 or e-mail her at somanson @napervilleparks.org with any questions. Visit www.napervilleparks.org.

The public is invited to North Central College's Oesterle Library, 320 E. School St., from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday to view two large-scale, multi-wavelength images showing the core of the Milky Way Galaxy as viewed by the Hubble Space Telescope, the Chandra Space Telescope and the Spitzer X-Ray Observatory. Following the unveiling, the mural-size images will be on permanent display in Oesterle Library. Contact Emily Prather-Rodgers by e-mail at eapratherrodgers@noctrl.edu or at 630-637-5709.

People who shop at Whole Foods, at the intersection of Route 59 and 75th Street, on Wednesday and KidsMatter will receive 5 percent of their 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 at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday 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. Thursday 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/.

The Naperville Technology Group Inc. and student volunteers operating through a business partnership with District 203 have refurbished retired District 203 computers purchased by the Naperville Education Foundation with the intention to support students who are having challenges in school due to not having access to a computer at home. A special fund has been developed with the NEF through money raised from the sale of refurbished District 203 computers. To purchase a computer, you can reserve and pay for the computer now at www.napertechgroup.com/crpsale.asp then pick it up from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 14 at the District 203 Administrative Center, 203 W. Hillside Road. You can also walk in to the sale to purchase and pick up your computer. Visit www.napertechgroup.com/crpsale.asp.

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.

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. During the week of Nov. 8 to 14, Rotary Hill will be filled with 2,009 American flags as a way to say thank you to everyone who has ever served our country. Several other events such as patriotic carillon concerts and a special observance of Veterans Day at 11 a.m. Wednesday will also take place. Visit colonialflagfoundation.org/staticpages/index.php/naperville.

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.

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 to 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. 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.

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.

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.

All interested parties are invited to attend a public meeting to view the preliminary recommendations of the South Downtown Traffic Management Study. The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 16 in Meeting Room A at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. Brief presentations of the findings, analysis and preliminary recommendations will begin at 6 and 7 p.m.

The Naperville Park District will host an open house for residents from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, at 305 W. Jackson Ave., to present various projects that are planned for 2010-2011. Locations that will be discussed include Columbia Commons, Eagle Park, East Greens Park, Kroehler Park, Pembroke Park, Springhill Greenway, West Greens, White Eagle Park, Willowgate Square and Wil-O-Way Park. If you cannot attend and would like more information about the projects in your area, contact Eric Shutes at 630-848-5014 or eshutes@napervilleparks.org. Visit www.napervilleparks.org.

The Transportation Advisory Board will meet at 8 a.m. Saturday in council chambers of the Naperville Municipal Center.

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in council chambers of the Naperville Municipal Center.