02-04-2025
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- Chicago Tribune
Naperville News Digest: Naper Settlement's walking tours of Naperville resume this month; KidsMatter Teen Philanthropy Initiative plans trivia event
Naper Settlement's walking tours of Naperville resume this month
Three different types of informative walking tours are returning to Naper Settlement on select Thursdays through Sept. 18.
Tour options include the Origins of Naperville, Downtown Naperville Architecture and Naperville Cemetery tour.
Tours begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays throughout the spring and summer and cost $15 per person. Unless noted otherwise, the tours will start at the settlement's main entrance at 523 S. Webster St. and cover about two miles.
In the Origins of Naperville tour, residents can learn about Naperville's founding and the generosity of Caroline Martin Mitchell. The tour takes place on the west side of downtown Naperville.
The architecture tour spotlights downtown Naperville architecture from the 1800s to today, and the cemetery tour focuses on stories of pioneers, trailblazers and everyday heroes who once lived in Naperville.
Preregistration is required for all tours, and ticket sales close at 4 p.m. on the day of the tour. No tickets will be sold at the door.
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College of DuPage to stage classic play 'Our Town' April 10-19
The Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'Our Town' by Thornton Wilder will be presented April 10-19 at the College of DuPage's Playhouse Theater at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.
Performances will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, April 10-12 and April 17-19, and at 3 p.m. Sundays, April 13 and 19.
A pre-show discussion with the director and designers will take place at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, April 10. A post-show discussion with the director and actors will take place after the Friday, April 18, performance.
The show takes place in the fictional town of Grover's Corners and follows the relationship of George and Emily, a young couple in love.
Tickets are $14 for students and seniors and $16 for adults. They can be purchased at or by calling 630-942-4000.
KidsMatter Teen Philanthropy Initiative plans trivia event
High school seniors who are part of the KidsMatter Teen Philanthropy Initiative will host 'Seas the Trivia,' a beach-themed trivia event, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 Jackson Ave., Naperville.
Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli and three former NFL players will be asking questions in such categories as Naperville fun facts, pop culture, sports, history and world events. There also will be guess-the-song and guess-the-logo categories.
A prize will be presented to the winner.
Tickets are $10 for students and $20 for adults in advance. Tickets are $25 for adults at the door.
Participants of the Teen Philanthropy Initiative have been involved in the two-year program learning about the pillars of philanthropy including giving, fundraising and strategic volunteering. Seniors develop and execute a campaign to support the program and raise funds for next year, the release said.
