Wednesday
Joan Anderson Book Signing: Author Joan Anderson will celebrate the film release of her book, “A Year by the Sea: Thoughts of an Unfinished Woman,” by signing copies of it at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave.
For more information, go to www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Jennifer Chiaverini Book Signing: New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Chiaverini will sign copies of her latest book, “Fates and Traitors,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave.
For more information, go to www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Thursday
Brown Bag Lecture: Dr. Michelle Mishur of Art Excursions will present, “O Say Can You See: Images of Patriotism in American Art,” at the Naperville Public Library’s brown bag lecture series.
The event will take place at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive.
The program requires advanced registration. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
Game On: NCTV17 will tape its 3rd episode of “Game On!” Naperville’s new TV game show hosted by Danielle Tufano, on Thursday, Sept. 15.
Doors open at 6 p.m. at Center Stage Theater, 1665 Quincy Ave., Naperville. The show begins at 6:30 p.m. and a “Meet the Cast” party will follow the taping.
Tickets are $50 to help support Naperville Community Television.
For more information, go to www.nctv17.com.
Friday
Senior Citizens Conference: The city of Naperville and the Triad for Naperville and Lisle townships will host the free Healthy, Wealthy and Wise senior citizens’ conference from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St.
About 30 area organizations that help seniors will be on hand. Speakers will cover a variety of topics, including how to stay healthy, manage finances, and perform simple cognitive and physical exercises.
Advance registration is required. To register, call 630-969-0992.
For more information, go to www.naperville-lisle-triad.org.
Entomology for Children: Science Alliance will present its entomology program for students in kindergarten through fifth grades at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd.
For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
Art Exhibit: North Central College presents a collection of artwork by Bogumil Bronkowski and Nathan Motsinger from Friday, Sept. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 16, in the College’s Schoenherr Gallery at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave.
The artists will greet visitors at a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, and complimentary refreshments will be served.
For more information about the exhibit, call 630-637-5375.
Saturday
Homeowners Meeting: The Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation will meet at the Naperville Park District Fort Hill Activity Center to get a tour of the new building and learn about park district programs.
Coffee and networking begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Fort Hill Activity Center, 100 Fort Hill Drive.
The meeting is open to members and nonmembers of the Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation.
For more information, go to www.napervillehomeowners.com.
Edible Wild Plants Walk: The Resiliency Institute is sponsoring a guided walk along the Naperville Rivewalk to learn about edible wild shrubs identification from 2 t o 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17.
The walk starts at Wil-O-Way Commons Park, 1001 Pomona Court.
Registration is required. For more information, go to www.theresiliencyinstitute.net.
Paw Paw Post Office Tour: Guide Tom Majewski will lead a tour of the 1833 residence of Naperville’s first postmaster, Alexander Howard, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St.
The tour features access to areas not open to the general public.
Cost is $15 per person and $12 for settlement members. Reservations are required. For more information, go to www.napersettlement.org.
Harvest Moon Party: The Naperville Sunrise Rotary will hold its annual Harvest Moon party from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., to raise funds for its charity projects around the world.
Food, craft beer, wine, a silent auction, music and dancing will be among the festivities.
Advance tickets are available for $40 per person at www.harvestmoonparty.com. Tickets are $50 per person at the door.
Orchestra does “Unhinged”: Chicago Sinfonietta Orchestra will present “Unhinged,” a piano-centric concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave.
Tickets are $60, $48 and $10.
For more information, call 630-637-7469 or go to www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Saturday-Sunday
Riverwalk Fine Art Fair: The 31st annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, and Sunday, Sept. 18, along the Riverwalk, on Main Street and Jackson Avenue.
For more information, go to www.napervilleartleague.com
Parent and Child Campout: Families can camp from 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, to 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at Knoch Knolls Park, 320 Knoch Knolls Road.
The campout will feature nature games, a buffet-style dinner, a twilight hike, a campfire with s’mores and a light breakfast. Campers must bring their own tents and sleeping bags. In case of inclement weather, the campout will take place Sept. 24 to 25.
For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.
Sunday
Alzheimer’s Walk: The 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place Sunday, Sept. 18, at North Central College’s Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, 455 S. Brainard St.
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. followed by a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. The 3-mile walk steps off at 10 a.m.
Funds raised go to research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.
For more information, go to www.alz.org.
Eric Litwin and Tom Lichtenheld Book Signing: Eric Litwin, author of the Pete the Cat children’s series, and Tom Lichtenheld, artist of “Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site,” have paired together to create a new character.
The two will sign copies of their latest book, “Groovy Joe: Ice Cream and Dinosaurs,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave.
For more information, go to www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Monday
Burglary Prevention Forum: The Naperville Police Department and Naperville Crime Stoppers will host a burglary prevention forum at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive.
The forum will offer residents tips on how to keep their homes, vehicles and neighborhoods safe.
Holocaust Survivor Speech: Marthe Cohn, a Holocaust survivor who spied on Nazi troops for the Allies, will share her story at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at the Embassy Suites, 1823 Abriter Court.
The event is sponsored by the Chabad Jewish Center of Naperville.
Tickets are available at www.jewishnaperville.com or by calling 630-344-9770.
Tuesday
Emergency Preparedness Class: The Resiliency Institute on McDonald Farm is hosting an emergency preparedness class at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 10S404 Knoch Knolls Road.
Participants will make a starter emergency kit to take home. The class will talk about how to be prepared for storms, floods, accidents, power losses and more.
Registration is required. For more information, go to www.theresiliencyinstitute.net.
“Defying the Nazis” Screening: The DuPage Unitarian Universality Church will have a discussion and screening of “Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War,” at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the church, 1828 Old Naperville Road.
The documentary, made by Artemis A.W. Joukowsky and Ken Burns, recounts the story of Waitstill and Martha Sharp, who helped save hundreds of political dissidents and Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi occupation.
Admission is free. For more information, go to www.dupageuuchurch.com.
