Ribbon-cutting event planned for two renovated playgrounds
Naperville Park District will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, May 6, to celebrate the completed playground renovations at Spring-Field Park and Arbor Way.
The event will take place at 5 p.m. at Spring-Field Park, 2031 Springside Circle, which is adjacent to Arbor Way.
The newly renovated playground at Spring-Field Park includes a 20-foot-long zipline, silo net climber, inclusive spinner and a multiuser disc swing, a park district news release said.
New amenities at Arbor Way include a climbing circuit with both rope and rock components and a playhouse.
Two new picnic tables have been added to each park, the release said.
Light refreshments will be served. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 7.
School district libraries to receive grant money from state
Naperville District 203 and Indian Prairie District 204 are among the recipients of $1.3 million in grants awarded to public school libraries across the state by Secretary Of State Alexi Giannoulias, who also serves as the state librarian.
District 203 is to receive $13,301 and Indian Prairie $21,855, a news release said.
The grants are awarded each spring to support students in kindergarten through high school and allow school librarians to bolster their offerings, the release said. Resources and services provided through the grants include books, e-books, audiobooks, periodicals, multilingual materials, technology and programs.
Grants are based on a formula in which districts receive $0.885 per student enrolled at each school having a qualified library. Funds are appropriated by the General Assembly.
Naperville Woman’s Club announces new officers, board members
The Naperville Woman’s Club has chosen Nina Casey as its president, Wendy Piepho as vice president of leadership, Susan Paral as vice president of membership and Susan Stockton as vice president of communications for 2025-2026.
Barbara Huffman will serve as secretary and Esther Cook as treasurer, a news release said.
Arts and culture chair will be Anita Danza, civic engagement chair is Anna Territo, education and libraries chair is Maryanne Greif, facilities chair is Jennifer Kashur, meetings chair is Julie Berkowicz, rentals chair is Ann Jansen, and ways and means chair is Roz Morris.
The club was founded in 1897 and focuses its philanthropic activities on art, education and community service.
For more information, go to www.napervillewomansclub.org.
Fort Hill Wellness Series program to focus on orthopedic surgery
Two orthopedic surgeons from Advocate Health Care will lead a program on new trends in orthopedic surgery Thursday, May 15, as part of the Fort Hill Wellness Series.
The presentation will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive.
Drs. Saad Khan and Socrates Brito will speak about how new techniques and technologies have revolutionized hand, upper and lower extremity surgeries and improved recovery time, a Naperville Park District news release said. They will focus on hip, knee and shoulder replacements.
Fort Hill fitness members can attend for free by registering in person at the center or by calling 630-995-8900. Nonmembers will pay $5 and can register at www.napervilleparks.org by clicking “Register Online” and searching for “Wellness Series” or activity code 105316.
