Community Unity Walk
The free 2nd annual Community Unity Walk is scheduled from 3 p. m. to 5 p. m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at Fredenhagen Park at Washington Street and Chicago Avenue near the Naperville Riverwalk.
The half-mile walk to Naperville Central High School will feature community speakers on unity among faiths, races and cultures.
For more information, go to www.eventcombo.com/e/community-unity-walk-2017-29557.
James Rollins book signing
New York Times bestselling author James Rollins will sign copies of his latest book, “The Demon Crown,” at 7 p. m. Monday, Dec. 11, at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave.
For more information, go to www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Menorah lighting on Riverwalk
Downtown Naperville will light a menorah in events starting at 5:45 p. m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Riverwalk Amphitheater at the corner of Jackson Avenue and Eagle Street.
There will be an ice-carving demonstration, the lighting of the menorah, doughnuts, hot chocolate and music.
For more information, go to www.downtownnaperville.com.
Kids’ medical issues workshop
Dr. Michelle Dougherty of Lifetime Health and Wellness and the National Wellness Foundation will present a workshop on medical issues in children, including sensory processing disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and chronic illnesses, at 7 p. m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr.
For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
Ornament craft event for teens
Teenagers can create a hot cocoa ornament at 4:30 p. m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd.
The program requires advanced registration and is limited to 10 participants.
For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
‘The Cop and the Convict’ lecture
Presenters Rich Wistocki and Tim Ryan will speak about the drug epidemic, how to beat addiction and how to find recovery options in a lecture, “The Cop and the Convict,” at 7 p. m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St.
The presentation is designed for teens and their parents.
For more information, go to www.naperville.il.us.
Kids’ Night Out at Fort Hill
Children ages 4 to 12 can participate in Kids Night Out from 6 p. m. to 9 p. m. Friday, Dec. 15, at the Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Dr.
The theme is “Gingerbread Hunt,” and kids can have dinner, play games, make a Santa hat, decorate gingerbread cookies and more.
For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.
Otis Wilson book signing
Former Chicago Bear Otis Wilson will sign copies of his book, “If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Chicago Bears Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box,” at 7 p. m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave.
For more information, go to www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Youth Symphony Orchestra concert
The Naperville Youth Symphony Orchestra will present its “Classics Along the River” concert at 7 p. m. Friday, Dec. 15, in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave.
Tickets are $5. For more information, go to www.thebachacademy.org/nyso.
The Tenors concert
The Tenors, an award-winning Canadian band, will perform holiday music at 8 p. m. Friday, Dec. 15, in North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave.
Tickets are $85, $75 and $65. For more information, call (630) 637-7469 or go to www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Breakfast with Santa
Families can have breakfast with Santa in two reserved seatings at 9 a. m. and 11 a. m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at Catch 35, 35 S. Washington St.
The buffet features scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, crab cake Benedict, French toast, crepes, smoked salmon and more. The cost is $20 for children ages 3 to 12 and $30 for ages 13 and older.
To make reservations, call (630) 717-3500.
‘Holidays From Around the World’
Hot Peas ‘N Butter will present its children’s show, “Holidays From Around the World,” at 10 a. m. and 1 p. m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children. For more information, call (630) 637-7469 or go to www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Municipal Band holiday concert
The Naperville Municipal Band will perform at 3 p. m. Sunday, Dec. 17, in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave.
Loaves and Fishes will be accepting donations, such as baby items and non-perishable food, before the concert.
For more information, go to www.napervilleband.org.
‘A Very Elvis Christmas’
Rick Saucedo will perform “A Very Elvis Christmas” at 7 p. m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at the Meiley Swallow Performing Arts Center, 31 N. Ellsworth St.
Tickets range from $13.50 to $18.50. For more information, go to www.naperville-rocks.com.
