Park district’s fall program guide to be released Wednesday
Naperville Park District’s guide for fall programs and events will be available online Wednesday, July 31, at www.napervilleparks.org.
Community events such as Halloween Happening and Pumpkin Smash will be highlighted as will activities like fall youth basketball, birthday parties and winter break camps.
Program registration for residents begins at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5. Nonresidents can register starting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8.
The fall youth basketball league will open registration at noon Tuesday, Sept. 10, for residents and noon Thursday, Sept. 12, for nonresidents.
New program offerings include beginner crochet and a virtual conversational Japanese class. More science and technology programs also have been added. Active adults and seniors can check out new classes such as the DuPage County Ombudsman Program; Health and Wellness Management Using Smartwatches; Retirement: More Than Money; and Senior Scams and Cryptocurrency.
New events include a Barbie glam night and pop stars dance party for children ages 4 to 10.
Naperville businessman raises more than $100,000 for charities
Local charities that focus on mental health and community services will share in the more than $100,000 raised during the inaugural Solstice Century Ride.
Naperville businessman Zac Larson, a wealth advisor and co-founder of IntentGen Financial Partners, created the fundraiser during which 38 cyclists from five states rode 100 miles in a special figure 8 route on June 21 at Oswego’s Arranmore Farm & Polo Club.
During the 16-hour event, 19 riders completed the 100-mile challenge and nearly all surpassed their previous personal best distances, a news release said. The end of the event featured food and musical entertainment.
Several area community service organizations will benefit from the money raised, including DuPage PADS, Loaves and Fishes, Hesed House, SamaraCare, Grow Wellness Foundation and Max’s Mission.
For more information, go to www.solsticecentury.com.
Will County Recorder’s Office offering new vet services
Veterans can sign up with the Will County Recorder’s office to participate in Honor Rewards, a free program that offers veteran discounts and incentives at local businesses.
To register, go online at www.willcountyrecorder.com or visit the Recorder of Deeds office, 158 N. Scott St., Joliet, between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Veterans will receive their Honor Rewards ID card in the mail in about two or three weeks after registration.
Local businesses can participate in the program by contacting the recorder’s office or via the business sign-up link on the recorder’s office website.
Veterans also are encouraged to record their DD-214 military discharge papers at no charge, county recorder Karen A. Stukel said in a statement. The service allows them to keep their original documents safe and use certified copies provided by the office.
For more information, call 815-740-4637.
College of DuPage seeks applicants to complete board term
Candidates interested in filling a vacancy on the College of DuPage Board of Trustees should submit a letter of interest and resume by Wednesday, Aug. 7.
The board is seeking someone to serve through April 2025, filling the seat held by Trustee Heidi Holan, who resigned because she is moving out of the district. The appointee will serve until the general election in the spring.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens who are registered voters, at least 18 years old and a resident of Illinois Community College District 502 for at least one year. Letters and resumes should be emailed to kalinl@cod.edu.
The board will interview selected candidates on Thursday, Aug. 22.
For more information, email boardoftrustees@cod.edu.
