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• Commemorative Brick Pavers

  • Start
    1 Oct 2025
  • End
    30 Nov 2025
  • Location
    Jaycees Smart Park

  Commemorative Brick Pavers
  

  Celebrate spring in a meaningful way and leave a lasting legacy in the heart of our community! The Naperville Jaycees Smart Park has become a cornerstone of connection and joy, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Jaycees. Now, you can contribute to this vibrant space with a commemorative brick.

  FALL SALE!

  • 5” x 10” Brick – $200 ($75 OFF)
  • (2) Bricks – $400 ($150 OFF)
  • (3) Bricks – $600 ($225 OFF)

  Honor a friend, remember a loved one, or mark a special milestone by purchasing a brick that will last for generations.

  Order your commemorative brick today and be a part of Naperville’s legacy! Installation available this fall.

  ORDER TODAY!

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• Naper Settlement's Annual Oktoberfest

  • When
    3 Oct 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Naper Settlement

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  Join us on Friday, October 3rd from 4:00–10:00 PM as the Jaycees partner with the Naperville Heritage Society as a 2025 Community Partner! We’ll be volunteering at Naper Settlement’s Annual Oktoberfest, helping serve drinks to concert guests and keeping the fun flowing.
  Check-in: 201 W. Porter Avenue

  
  Register here

  
  Volunteers must be 21+ and B.A.S.S.E.T. trained (training takes place at 4:15 PM before serving begins).

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• Pumpkin Painting at St. Patrick's Nursing Home

  • When
    12 Oct 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Painting Pumpkins at St. Patrick's Residence

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  Join us on Sunday, October 12th from 1:30pm - 2:30pmfor our 3rd annual pumpkin painting partnership with St. Patrick's Nursing Home. This is a fun event to connect with the St. Patrick's residents and enjoy the seasonal fun with creativity. If you have any questions about this event, please email andrew.grossklaus@outlook.com.

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• Camping Weekend 10/17-10-19/2025

  • Start
    17 Oct 2025
  • End
    19 Oct 2025
  • Location
    Illinois Beach State Park
  • Spaces left
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  Camping Weekend 10/17-10-19/2025

  Escape to the outdoors as we enjoy a weekend away from the rigors of technology and our busy lives. Pack your vehicle for a short 1.25-1.5hrs drive north to Zion, IL to enjoy all that the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park has to offer.

  Location, Location, Location:

  We have currently have 9 sites (206-213) reserved; in proximity to the bathhouse (flush toilets/showers) and beach access. Additional sites will be reserved as needed. Site cost is $55 for the weekend (2 nights) and includes an electrical hook-up.

  Campfire Cook-Off: What’s your favorite campfire recipe?

  Friday “dinner” will be self-serve, but we would like to do group meals for Saturday (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and Sunday (breakfast). Registrants will be sent a sign-up genius link to indicate which “item(s) type” they’re bringing to share.

  FAQ:

  ·       But I can’t camp the whole weekend…No problem. You are welcome to join us for one or both nights. We just need a “primary name” to put on the reservation.

  ·       I love the outdoors but can’t stay the night…Come hangout during the day!

  ·       I want to bring my friends…PLEASE DO! The more, the merrier!!!

  ·       I registered but now have to cancel…That’s ok! Cancellations are allowed up to 5days prior

  ·       A “family” consists of either or both parents and their minor children. A “single group” consists of 4 adults (18+)

  ·       No more than two tents OR a trailer + tent per site

  ·       Leashed pets are allowed (not on beach) but must not be left unattended

  ·       Campers MUST check into the campground by 10:00 p.m. Checkout is 3pm

   

  Learn more about Illinois Beach State Park and park activities

  Click HERE to view the Campground Map and Rules

  Directions from the South: I-294 north to Rt 173 east (approx. 8 miles) to Sheridan Road. Make a right on Sheridan Road to Wadsworth Road, make a left and you will be in the park.

  REGISTER!
  

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