A.D.O.P.T.’s annual Makin’ Strides 5K, fest set for June 1
The A.D.O.P.T. animal shelter in Naperville will host its 32nd annual Makin’ Strides for Strays 5K and Family Fest from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora.
In addition to a new event location around Mastodon Lake, the event will also feature food trucks, music, vendors, games and activities for children, a news release said. Dogs are welcome.
Registration includes a T-shirt, bandana and swag bag while supplies last. The fee to participate in the 5K is $40, but will increase after Friday, May 16. Admission to the fest is free but donations will be accepted.
The fundraiser will beneft A.D.O.P.T., a no-kill, nonprofit animal shelter at 420 Industrial Drive. It provides spay and neuter programs and wellness care and treatment for illnesses and helps find homes for animals, the release said.
For more information, go to www.adoptpetshelter.org.
Country musicians to play at Edward Foundation benefit
Nashville-based country musicians Mark Addison Chandler and Nate Kenyon will perform in a private “Backstage Session” from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar, 8 W. Gartner Road, to benefit local cancer patients.
Tickets cost $55.20, with half going to Edward Foundation, the nonprofit fundraising organization for Edward Hospital, a news release said.
Doors will open to ticket holders at 2 p.m., the event description said. Ticket purchases include an exclusive food menu with seafood and non-seafood options, beer, wine, cocktails and soft drinks. Parking is free.
After the private session, a public event featuring Tres Moustache will be held from 7 to 9 p.m.
Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com.
Park district offering two self-defense workshops in June
The Naperville Park District will host two personal safety workshops on Thursday, June 5, at the Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive.
The “Real-World Self-Defense” workshops at 2 and 6 p.m. will be presented by RJM Strategy Group President Ray McGury, former park district executive director. McGury is a former law enforcement professional and a certified instructor for Krav Maga, a self-defense system.
The program is designed for teens and adults with little to no self-defense knowledge or experience, a park district news release said. Sessions will cover safety and situational awareness and include basic self-defense skills.
The course is $25 for residents and $37.50 for nonresidents. Register to attend at www.napervilleparks.org.
