Wednesday
Charlaine Harris book signing: “True Blood” book series author Charlaine Harris will sign copies of her latest book, “All the Little Liars,” 7 p.m. Wednesday at North Central College’s Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Elsworth St. Tickets are $30 and include a copy of the book and a reserved place in the signing line. More information: www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Thursday-Sunday
“Time Wasted”: North Central College presents “Time Wasted,” a play directed by senior Sarah Fons, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. More information: 630-637-7469 or www.northcentralcollege.edu/show.
Friday-Saturday
Community yard sale: Naperville North High School students are raising money for the Swifty Foundation through a community yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the high school bus lot, 899 Mill St. The items sold at the sale are donations, and the event is run by student volunteers. The majority of the proceeds will go to the Swifty Foundation to support pediatric brain cancer research. The community can donate toys, books, household items, holiday decorations and more. Clothes will not be accepted. Donations can be dropped off at the high school main office, athletic entrance and outside the greenhouse. Moreinformation: www.swiftyfoundation.org/events.
Friday
Lego robotics class: The Naperville Park District is offering two courses on robotics using Lego systems on Friday at the 95th Street Center multipurpose room, 2244 W. 95th St. The first class for children ages 7 to 9 takes place at 9 a.m.; the second class for children ages 9 to 12 takes place at 1 p.m. More information: www.napervilleparks.org.
Lindsey Vonn book signing: Olympic gold medalist and skier Lindsey Vonn will speak and sign copies of her book, “Strong is the New Beautiful,” at 7 p.m. Friday at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. Tickets are $31 and include a copy of the book and a reserved place in the signing line. More information: www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Chamber music at the library: The DuPage Symphony Orchestra will present a free concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. The performance features principal harpist Nichols Luchs. A question-and-answer session will follow the performance. More information: www.naperville-lib.org.
Friday-Sunday
Ghost Stories in the Park … in the Dark: Summer Place Theatre presents its annual Ghost Stories in the Park … in the Dark event at 7 p.m. Friday; 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; and at 7 p.m. Sunday, at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Court. The evening features scary stories and is not recommended for children under age 5. Participants should dress for outdoor weather and bring blankets and cushions. Tickets are $7. More information: www.napervilleparks.org.
Saturday
“Star Wars” day: “Star Wars”-themed activities will be featured throughout Saturday at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. Participants may wear costumes to the event, which features games, crafts, story times, workshops and movie showings. Some events require advanced registration. For a schedule of events: www.naperville-lib.org.
Knee-High Naturalists — Pumpkin Time: Children ages 4 and 5 can learn about pumpkins at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road. Cost is $12 for residents. More information: www.napervilleparks.org.
Cemetery walk: Naper Settlement presents “Stories and Stone: A First-Person Cemetery Walk,” beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday at Naperville Cemetery. Tickets may be purchased at the Naper Settlement Pre-Emption House Visitor Center, 523 S. Webster St., the day of the program, and tours will depart for Naperville Cemetery every 30 minutes. The last tour steps off at 3:30 p.m. The program is recommended for ages 13 and older. More information:www.napersettlement.org.
Sunday
Sheep Sunday: “Sheep Sunday” will be presented from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. The event features sheep-herding demonstrations, wool products on display and for sale, drop-spindle demonstrations and more. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for children ages 4 to 12. More information: www.napersettlement.org.
Jo Fredell Higgins book signing: Local writer Jo Fredell Higgins will sign copies of her paperback book, “Naperville,” 2 p.m. Sunday at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. The book examines the rise of Naperville from a farm-focused community to today’s thriving suburban city. More information: www.andersonsbookshop.com.
History Speaks lecture: A History Speaks lecture titled “The Secret Life of Anne Bonny” will be presented at 4 p.m. Sunday at Naper Settlement’s Meeting House, 523 S. Webster St. The presentation by Trevea Rodemaker will describe the life story of Bonny, who became one of the most notorious female pirates in the 18th century. The program is recommended for ages 12 and older. More information: www.napersettlement.org.
Monday
Creepy Critters Day: Children can observe and touch a variety of creepy critters, including worms, snakes and salamanders, at Creepy Critters Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at Knoch Knolls Park Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road. Folks from the Naperville Public Library will read stories at 10:30 a.m. The event is free. No registration is required, but one adult must attend per family. More information: www.napervilleparks.org.
Family bingo and pizza: The Naperville Park District will host family bingo and pizza at noon Monday at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave. The event includes 12 games of bingo, snacks, pizza, drinks and prizes. Registration is open through Sunday. More information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.
Mike Love book signing: Musician Mike Love of The Beach Boys will sign copies of his book, “Good Vibrations: My Life as a Beach Boy,” 7 p.m. Monday at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. The book was released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the song “Good Vibrations.” More information: www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Tuesday, Oct. 11
KidsMatter volunteer fair: Students, families, youth groups, scouts and more can look at what local nonprofit groups offer in the KidsMatter Youth and Family Volunteer Fair, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. Various nonprofit organizations will discuss opportunities they have for service projects and volunteer events. More information: www.kidsmatter2us.org.
Voting seminar: The American Association of University Women is presenting a seminar on the upcoming election, 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd. Annette Smith from the Naperville League of Women Voters will discuss websites that provide nonpartisan information on both national and local candidates. More information: http://naperville-il.aauw.net/.
Oktoberfest at the library: Uncle Mike of the Pint Sized Polkas will teach participants about polka music and dancing at the Oktoberfest presentation, 7 p.m. Tuesday at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. More information: www.naperville-lib.org.
