SUNDAY
Team Hope Walk: The Huntington’s Disease Society of America will host the Naperville Team Hope Walk to fundraiser for those affected by Huntington’s disease at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 15, at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Court. For more information, go to www.hdsa.org/thwnaperville.
Municipal band concert: Naperville Municipal Band will perform a free spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at Naperville Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave. For more information, go to www.napervilleband.org.
Songs of civil rights: Folksinger Chris Vallillo will perform music from the Civil Rights Movement in recognition of its 50th anniversary in a free History Speaks presentation at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Register at www.napersettlement.org.
MONDAY
Outdoor storytimes: The Naperville Public Library will host Family Storytime in the Park at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 16, at the 95th Street Community Plaza, 3109 Cedar Glade Drive, and Family Storytime on the Riverwalk at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 16, outside the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
TUESDAY
South Asian spice mixing: Mare Anne Mohanraj, author of the Sri Lankan cookbook, “A Feast of Serendib,” will talk about how to roast, grind and mix South Asian spice blends in an online lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17. Register to receive a Zoom link at www.naperville-lib.org.
Kristi Wientge book event: Naperville author Kristi Wientge will talk about her book, “Best Friends, Bikinis and Other Summer Catastrophes,” in a book event at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. Register at www.andersonsbookshop.com.
WEDNESDAY
Lana Harper book event: Romance author Lana Harper will sign copies and talk about her book, “From Bad to Cursed,” in a book event at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. Register at www.andersonsbookshop.com.
THURSDAY
WWII story/lecture: Third-generation Japanese American and storyteller Ann Shimojima will talk about her family’s journey from Japan and through the concentration camps of World War II in a Brown Bag Lecture at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. The program will be presented both live and via Zoom. Register at www.naperville-lib.org.
Felt Kitty Coaster craft: Children in fourth to sixth grades can learn hand sewing basics and create a kitty drink coaster from felt in a craft class at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd. Register at www.naperville-lib.org.
Town and Gown tour: Naper Settlement will host a walking tour on the east side of downtown Naperville and North Central College at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, starting at the settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Register at www.napersettlement.org.
Christina Lauren book event: The two authors who write under the name Christina Lauren will talk about their latest book, “Something Wilder,” with Sonali Dev and Jen Prokeop at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Yellow Box Auditorium, 1635 Emerson Lane. Register at www.andersonsbookshop.com.
SATURDAY
“Far East Deep South”: Naperville Public Library and Chinese American Women in Action will host a screening of the documentary, “Far East Deep South,” at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. A panel discussion will follow. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
Jeanine Nicarico 5K: The Jeanine Nicarico G.L.O.W. 5K will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the 5th Avenue Station, 200-300 5th Ave. The entertainment tent will be open from 6:30 to 10 p.m. and the 5K run/walk starts at 8:15 p.m. Proceeds support the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund for Literacy. For more information, go to www.nicaricoliteracyfund.org.
SUNDAY
Pine Craig Games: Pine Craig Games, featuring Scottish dancing, a shortbread baking contest, mini golf, crafts, a pinewood derby and more to celebrate the Scottish heritage of Naperville philanthropist, Caroline Martin Mitchell, will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. For tickets, go to www.napersettlement.org.
