Park district to release spring program guide Wednesday
The Naperville Park District will release its spring program guide on the district website on Wednesday, Feb. 26 in advance of registration dates next month.
Enrollment in spring programs and summer break camps starts at 8:30 a.m. Monday, March 3, for residents and at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 6, for nonresidents.
T-Ball, coach pitch baseball and softball programs will begin registration at noon Tuesday, March 11, for residents and at noon Thursday, March 13, for nonresidents.
Residents interested in gardening can register for a community garden plot starting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 18. Garden plots will be available for nonresidents at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 20.
The latest program guide features spring activities and events. New summer camps have been added, including offerings focused on nature, STEAM and coding.
Several active adults and senior programs have been added, such as a diabetes prevention and management class, an organic food class, a walking taco party and trips to the Paramount Theatre and Drury Lane.
Discounted preseason memberships for Centennial Beach this summer are also available.
To check out the program guide, go to www.napervilleparks.org/programguides.
Downtown Naperville Winter Wine Walk tickets on sale
Tickets for the Downtown Naperville Winter Wine Walk, which will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2, are on sale now.
Check-in times still available range from 12:30 to 2 p.m., and tickets are expected to sell out.
Participants 21 and older will receive a wine-tasting glass and map of locations after checking in at Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 244 S. Main St. They can then stroll through the downtown and sample 12 varieties of wine along with small bites from local restaurants, a news release said.
Tickets are $55 each, with proceeds benefitting the Inside Out Club.
For more information, go to www.downtownnaperville.com.
Local teachers honored by state board of education
The Illinois State Board of Education recognized more than 500 outstanding educators, administrators and staff for their impact in Illinois schools, including several who work in Naperville District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204.
The awards were part of the annual Those Who Excel honors.
Amanda Yee, a teacher in District 203, was the recipient of an award of special recognition.
In SD 204, teachers Christina Min and Claire Johnson and educational service personnel Shirecia Holmes received awards of special recognition, and teacher Laura Reyes and student support personnel Sydnee Polk were given awards of excellence.
District 204 community volunteer Jillian Gibson was recognized with the award of meritorious service.
The award of excellence is considered the most prestigious of the Those Who Excel honors. Educators receiving the award must demonstrate a commitment to equity and the success of all students; collaboration with colleagues, students and families to create positive school cultures; efforts to connect their schools to the community; and the ability to inspire other education professionals, the ISBE website said.
The award of special recognition go to valued school members who have been recognized by their colleagues, students, families and administrators for the skills and passion they bring to their school. The award of meritorious service is given to those who have gone above and beyond in service to their school communities.
