PARK DISTRICT SEEKS CAPITAL PROJECTS FEEDBACK
Naperville Park District is seeking public input from July 16-30 on projects proposed for 2027.
A list of capital improvement projects can be found on the district’s website, www.napervilleparks.org/parkandfacilityimprovements, where residents can view the proposals and offer feedback as part of the district’s annual budget process, a news release said.
Residents are asked to share their thoughts before the design phase so comments can be taken into consideration when staff formulates designs and cost estimates, the release said.
Playground renovations are proposed for Country Commons, 919 School St.; Creekside Park, 5307 Cedar Drive; and Cress Creek Park, 1311 Royal St. George Drive, and playground development planned for Plank Road Park, 1355 Plank Road.
Shoreline restoration is to be done at Baileywood Park, 1588 Oxford Lane, and natural area management is planned for Hobson Grove, 1152 Blue Larkspur Lane.
The district is also proposing two new ballfields with fencing for Wolf’s Crossing Community Park, 3252 Wolf’s Crossing Road.
TEENS TO PARTICIPATE IN TRADITIONAL INDIAN SPORT
More than 100 local teenagers will gather in Naperville Saturday to play kho-kho, a traditional Indian game.
The teens have been practicing the sport, which has similarities to tag, for the last two months, building friendships, and strengthening their mental and physical health, organizers said. The sport dates back to ancient India and is widely played across south Asia.
The community is invited to cheer on the 10 teams from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at the TOCA Soccer Center, 1740 Quincy Ave. The event is hosted by the HSS’s Chicago Kho-Kho Premier League.
Spectators can learn more about the sport and obtain information on how to play in a future competition.
FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT HUNGER-RELIEF EFFORTS
A fundraiser to raise awareness about food insecurity and support hunger-relief efforts will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at the Fry Family YMCA, 2120 95th St.
Empty Bowls is hosted by All Trades Promotions. Meal tickets, which must be purchased by Sunday, July 19, include a serving of vegetarian chili and mini corn muffins and a handcrafted ceramic bowl. The fundraiser is designed to encourage charitable giving and community engagement, a news release said.
Proceeds will support hunger-relief efforts through a beneficiary to be announced, the release said.
Community organizations are invited to host community partner tables to share their mission, resources, programs and connect with guests, the release said.
Tickets can be purchased at www.emptybowlsatp.eventbrite.com.
NEXT CHAT WITH THE CHIEF SET FOR TUESDAY
Community members can speak with Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres during an upcoming Chat with the Chief session to be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 21, at Arwa Yemeni Coffee, 3124 S. Route 59.
The event is a chance to have an informal conversation with Arres and members of his senior staff. Residents can ask questions about public safety and talk with police about their concerns, a news release said.
There is no formal agenda or presentation, and residents can stop by at any time during the event.
The Chat with the Chief series is held throughout the year at various Naperville locations. For more information, go to www.naperville.il.us/npd/chatwithchief.
