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LWN Naperville Calendar Archive

Events that have appeared in the LWV Naperville Calendar over the past 12 months.

DateTime        Place        Description
Monday, April 29, 2013 7:30 pm 850 S. Wright
Naperville, Il 60540
Member Outreach Coffee.

Join us for a new member outreach coffee at the home of Joan Norman. Bring a friend or two (or more) who might be interested in joining LWV, Naperville. RSVP to let Joan know you and your guests will attend by contacting Joan at membership@lwvnaperville.org.

Thursday, April 18, 2013 8:30 - 10:30 am Fellowship Hall
Grace United Methodist Church
300 E. Gartner Rd.
Naperville, IL 60540
Session 2 -Community Engagement.

Naperville School District 203 invites you to share your hopes, ideas and thoughtful suggestions about issues important to future planning and decision making in our schools.

For more information, click here

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 7-9pm Naperville Central High School
Cafeteria
440 W. Aurora Ave
Naperville, Il 60540
Session 2 - Community Engagement.

Naperville School District 203 invites you to share your hopes, ideas and thoughtful suggestions about issues important to future planning and decision making in our schools.

For more information, click here

Tuesday, April 9, 2013     Consolidated Election.

Your Vote Counts!
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 7-9pm Naperville Central High School
440 Aurora Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
Candidates Forum.

D203 Candidates' forum in partnership with D203 Home & School Assoc.

Monday, March 25, 2013 8-4:30pm   Early Voting Begins.

Click here for Early Voting Locations

Thursday, March 21, 2013 7pm Wheaton Park District Community Center
1777 S. Blanchard
Wheaton, IL 60189
Demographic Changes in Dupage County.

Candace King, Executive Director of the DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform will give an informative and educational program about these population shifts and the challenges these changes have placed on our social safety net.

Tana Tatnall of Literacy DuPage will tell you about how volunteering to help adults with low-level literacy skills can change their lives, your life, and impact future generations.

Please join the LWV of Wheaton to hear these presentations. Doors open for meet and greet at 7:00 PM and the program will start at 7:30 PM. The program is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 8-9pm Glen Ellyn Civic Center
525 Duane St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Forum For Candidates for COD Board of Trustees.

League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn is sponsoring a forum for the Candidates for COD Board of Trustees.

Thursday, March 14, 2013 7 to 8:30 pm Crouse Education Center
780 Shoreline Dr.
Aurora, Il 60504
Candidates Forum.

D204 candidates' forum in partnership with the Indian Prairie Parents' Council.

Sunday, March 3, 2013 1-4pm Nichols Library
200 W. Jefferson St.
Naperville, IL 60540


Naper Boulevard Library
2035 S. Naper Boulevard
Naperville, IL 60565

95th Street Library
3015 Cedar Glade Drive
Naperville, IL 60564
Voter Registration.
Saturday, March 2, 2013 1-4pm Nichols Library
200 W. Jefferson St.
Naperville, IL 60540


Naper Boulevard Library
2035 S. Naper Boulevard
Naperville, IL 60565

95th Street Library
3015 Cedar Glade Drive
Naperville, IL 60564
Voter Registration.
Saturday, March 2, 2013 9-12am Eola Road Library
555 S. Eola Road
Aurora, IL
Voter Registration.
Saturday, February 9, 2013 8:30am-3:30pm University Center
525 S. State Street
Chicago, IL. 60605

(Southeast Corner of State & Congress Pkwy.)
LWVIL Issues Briefing.

Registration information for this February's Issues Briefing is up on the LWVIL website!
Saturday, February 2, 2013 8:45 am - noon Panera Bread
2775 Showplace Dr.
Naperville, IL 60565


(NW corner of Rt59 and 95th St)
Program Planning.

Program planning for 2013.

We will have a representative of the DuPage Election Commission to swear in anyone wishing to be a Voter Registrar. Please be at Panera by 8:45 a.m. Also, please let Annette Smith and Jane Barnes know if you will be a Voter Registrar.

Thursday, January 17, 2013 6:30-8pm Naperville North High School Library
899 N. Mill St.
Naperville, IL 60563
Many Lands, Many Stories, ONE America......continuing to pursue Dr. King's Dream. The Student Executive Board of the P.R.I.D.E.* Mentoring Program, we are extending an invitation for you to attend Naperville North High School's Fourth Annual MLK Community Forum. The forum is being held in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the legacy of his dream.

The forum will be preceded by a reception and art exhibit from 6:00- 6:30P.M. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.

R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, January 8, 2013 to Mrs. Tomi Johnson at tjohnson@naperville203.org or (630)548-4452.

Saturday, December 8, 2012 7PM 1524 Fender Dr.
Naperville, IL 60565
Holiday Party.

Leslie Hayward will host the annual Holiday Party at her home on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8TH. As usual, we will have a pot luck dinner + with a slight change.

For more details see the current voter, here

Thursday, November 29, 2012 7pm Elmhurst Public Library
125 S. Prospect
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Discussion with Dan Cronin.

County Board Chairman Dan Cronin is scheduled to discuss Improving County Government.

Sunday, November 18, 2012 1pm Raupp Museum
901 Dunham Lane
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Voting Exhibit.

On Sunday, November 18th, we will go to the Raupp Museum in Buffalo Grove to see their exhibit "Ballots, Babes, and Beer, Illinois women win the right to vote." It's the 99th anniversary of Illinois women winning the right to vote for President.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012     General Election.

Time to Vote

Monday, November 5, 2012     Absentee Voting Ends.

Last day to absentee vote in person at the Election Commission office For the November 6, 2012, General Election

Saturday, November 3, 2012     End of Early Voting and Absentee Voting.

Last day of Early Voting For the November 6, 2012, General Election

Also, Last day to receive an application for absentee ballot from registered voter within U.S. and to mail such ballot. For the November 6, 2012, General Election

Monday, October 22, 2012     Early Voting.

First day for Early Voting For the November 6, 2012, General Election Elections

Thursday, October 18, 2012 7pm Wilder Mansion
211 S. Prospect
Elmhurst, IL 60126

(In Wilder Park, south of the Elmhurst Library)
Panel Discussion.

Ralph Martire of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability who will speak about Illinois Pension Reform.

If time allows we may also begin to consider and Income Tax Reform.

Friday, October 12, 2012 8:00pm Paramount Theater
23 East Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL 60506
Fundraising and theater event combined with a special treat.

We'll be enjoying a performance of Capitol Steps in reserved seats. It's an election year, and by the time November rolls around, we're all going to need some laughs. Who better to provide them than a group that started 30 years ago as Congressional staffers and who now travel the country making equal-opportunity fun of both parties? It's an evening of songs, sketches and non-stop laughs.

You will receive a special treat created for the evening's enjoyment. Over and above the entertainment and special treat, $14.00 of your $49.00 will go toward a tax deductible donation to the Naperville League of Women Voters Education Fund.

Please note that we have a limited number of tickets--register early to assure your place! If you wish to bring friends, their cost is the same as yours (no extra charge for non-members).

Here's the information you need to reserve your spot for this special event.

Make check payable to:

League of Women Voters Education Fund

Mail to:

Mary Wright
635 West Jefferson Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540

Deadline: September 30, 2012

Tuesday, October 9, 2012     Voter Registration.

Last day to register or transfer registration For the November 6, 2012, General Primary

Sunday, October 7, 2012 1:30pm - 4:30pm Naper Blvd. Library
2035 S. Naper Boulevard
Naperville,IL 60565

Nichols Library
Upper Lobby
200 W Jefferson
Naperville,IL 60540


95th St. Library
3015 Cedar Glade Dr.
Naperville,IL 60564
Voter Registration.

The League will be conducting Voter Registration at all Naperville libraries.

To register you will need 2 forms of identification. One must include your current address. You will also need to bring the following: the last 4 digits of your SS#, Drivers License # or State ID Card. If you are a Naturalized Citizen of the United States, you must also know the date and US District Court where you gained your Citizenship.

For complete info, click here

Sunday, October 7, 2012 8:30am-12:15pm and 5:45pm-7:15pm St. Thomas Apostle Church
1500 Brookdale Road
Naperville, Il 60563
Voter Registration.

The League will be conducting Voter Registration at St. Thomas the Apostle Church

To register you will need 2 forms of identification. One must include your current address. You will also need to bring the following: the last 4 digits of your SS#, Drivers License # or State ID Card. If you are a Naturalized Citizen of the United States, you must also know the date and US District Court where you gained your Citizenship.

Saturday, October 6, 2012 4-5:30pm St. Thomas the Apostle Church
1500 Brookdale Road
Naperville, Il 60563
Voter Registration.

The League will be conducting Voter Registration at St. Thomas the Apostle Church.

To register you will need 2 forms of identification. One must include your current address. You will also need to bring the following: the last 4 digits of your SS#, Drivers License # or State ID Card. If you are a Naturalized Citizen of the United States, you must also know the date and US District Court where you gained your Citizenship.

Saturday, October 6, 2012 9am-noon Alice II Salon
311 Quadrangle Dr.
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Voter Registration.

The League will be conducting Voter Registration at Alice II Salon.

To register you will need 2 forms of identification. One must include your current address. You will also need to bring the following: the last 4 digits of your SS#, Drivers License # or State ID Card. If you are a Naturalized Citizen of the United States, you must also know the date and US District Court where you gained your Citizenship.

Sunday, September 30, 2012 1:30pm-4:30pm Naper Blvd. Library
2035 S. Naper Boulevard
Naperville,IL 60565

Nichols Library
Upper Lobby
200 W Jefferson
Naperville,IL 60540


95th St. Library
3015 Cedar Glade Dr
Naperville,IL 60564
Voter Registration.

The League will be conducting Voter Registration at all Naperville libraries.

To register you will need 2 forms of identification. One must include your current address. You will also need to bring the following: the last 4 digits of your SS#, Drivers License # or State ID Card. If you are a Naturalized Citizen of the United States, you must also know the date and US District Court where you gained your Citizenship.

For complete info, click here

Saturday, September 29, 2012 4:30-6:30pm North Central College
Football Stadium
Naperville, Il 60540
Voter Registration.

The League, together with AAUW and the NCC Student Government, will be conducting Voter Registration at the North Central College Football Stadium

To register you will need 2 forms of identification. One must include your current address. You will also need to bring the following: the last 4 digits of your SS#, Drivers License # or State ID Card. If you are a Naturalized Citizen of the United States, you must also know the date and US District Court where you gained your Citizenship.

For complete info, click here

Saturday, September 29, 2012 9am-noon Aurora Farmers Market Voter Registration.

The League will be conducting Voter Registration at the Aurora Farmers Market.

To register you will need 2 forms of identification. One must include your current address. You will also need to bring the following: the last 4 digits of your SS#, Drivers License # or State ID Card. If you are a Naturalized Citizen of the United States, you must also know the date and US District Court where you gained your Citizenship.

Friday, September 28, 2012 3pm-6pm Alice II Salon
311 Quadrangle Dr.
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Voter Registration.

The League will be conducting Voter Registration at Alice II Salon.

To register you will need 2 forms of identification. One must include your current address. You will also need to bring the following: the last 4 digits of your SS#, Drivers License # or State ID Card. If you are a Naturalized Citizen of the United States, you must also know the date and US District Court where you gained your Citizenship.

Thursday, September 27, 2012 7pm Cooper's Hawk Winery
1740 Freedom Drive
Naperville, Il 60540
Fall Kickoff.

Wine Tasting Party @ Cooper's Hawk Winery

Thursday, September 27, 2012     Absentee Voting Begins.

Absentee Voting begins for 2012 General Election

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 10am-noon St. Thomas the Apostle Care Pantry
1500 Brookdale Rd.
Naperville, IL 60563
Voter Registration.

The League will be conducting Voter Registration at St. Thomas the Apostle Care Pantry

To register you will need 2 forms of identification. One must include your current address. You will also need to bring the following: the last 4 digits of your SS#, Drivers License # or State ID Card. If you are a Naturalized Citizen of the United States, you must also know the date and US District Court where you gained your Citizenship.

Saturday, September 22, 2012 1-3pm Anderson's Book Store
123 W. Jefferson
Naperville, IL 60540
Voter Registration.

The League will be conducting Voter Registration at Anderson's Book Store in Downtown Naperville.

To register you will need 2 forms of identification. One must include your current address. You will also need to bring the following: the last 4 digits of your SS#, Drivers License # or State ID Card. If you are a Naturalized Citizen of the United States, you must also know the date and US District Court where you gained your Citizenship.

For complete info, click here

Friday, September 21, 2012 7-8:30pm Anderson's Book Store
123 W. Jefferson
Naperville, IL 60540
Voter Registration.

The League will be conducting Voter Registration at Anderson's Book Store in Downtown Naperville.

To register you will need 2 forms of identification. One must include your current address. You will also need to bring the following: the last 4 digits of your SS#, Drivers License # or State ID Card. If you are a Naturalized Citizen of the United States, you must also know the date and US District Court where you gained your Citizenship.

For complete info, click here

Saturday, September 15, 2012 10am - noon Aurora Library
Eola Branch
555 S Eola Rd
Aurora, IL 60504
Voter Registration.

The League will be conducting Voter Registration at the Eola Branch of the Aurora Public Library.

To register you will need 2 forms of identification. One must include your current address. You will also need to bring the following: the last 4 digits of your SS#, Drivers License # or State ID Card. If you are a Naturalized Citizen of the United States, you must also know the date and US District Court where you gained your Citizenship.

For complete info, click here

Thursday, September 13, 2012 7pm Elmhurst Public Library
125 S. Prospect
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Panel Discussion.

Dual Duty: Serving Concurrently in Two Elected Offices

The DuPage County question is: Should Illinois law permit an individual to hold two or more public elected offices simultaneously?

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 7pm Naperville Municipal Center
City Council Chambers
400 S. Eagle St.
Naperville, IL 60540
Candidates Forum.

The Naperville Area Home Owners Confederation will host a candidate forum with candidates for the Dupage County Board. Candidates from the second, third, and fifth districts have been invited to attend.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 6pm White Eagle Owners Clubhouse
4265 White Eagle Dr.
Aurora, IL 60564
LWVN Annual Meeting.

League of Women Voters of Naperville Annual Meeting


Electing new officers, deciding on an action focus, adopting a budget to support our efforts: These important decisions need your input and your endorsement.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 3-4:30 p.m. Municipal Center
400 S. Eagle St.
Naperville, IL 60540
Open House for All Districts.

Open house to discuss the proposed Naperville districts map. The purpose of the open houses is to explain the rationale behind the proposed districts and answer questions residents may have about the process or how districting affects them.

Friday, June 8, 2012-Tuesday, June 12, 2012   Washington D.C. Hilton
1919 Connecticut Avenue
Washington, DC
LWVUS Convention.

For all the details on Convention 2012, click here
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 6:30-8 p.m. Fire Station No. 10
3201 95th St
Naperville, IL 60564
Open House in Proposed District 5.

Open house to discuss the proposed Naperville districts map. The purpose of the open houses is to explain the rationale behind the proposed districts and answer questions residents may have about the process or how districting affects them.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 6:30-8 p.m. Clow Elementary School
1301 Springdale Cir.
Naperville, IL 60564
Open House in Proposed District 4.

Open house to discuss the proposed Naperville districts map. The purpose of the open houses is to explain the rationale behind the proposed districts and answer questions residents may have about the process or how districting affects them.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 11:30am Union League Club
65 W. Jackson
Chicago, IL 60604
State of the State Luncheon.

Keynote Speaker: Illinois Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 6:30-8 p.m. Madison Junior High School
1000 River Oak Drive
Naperville, IL 60565
Open House in Proposed District 3.

Open house to discuss the proposed Naperville districts map. The purpose of the open houses is to explain the rationale behind the proposed districts and answer questions residents may have about the process or how districting affects them.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 6:30-8 p.m. Municipal Center
400 S. Eagle St.
Naperville, IL 60540
Open House in Proposed District 2.

Open house to discuss the proposed Naperville districts map. The purpose of the open houses is to explain the rationale behind the proposed districts and answer questions residents may have about the process or how districting affects them.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 6 am - 7pm   General Primary Election. Time to Vote
Monday, March 19, 2012     Last day to absentee vote in person at the Election Commission office.

For the March 20, 2012, General Primary Election

Thursday, March 15, 2012     Last day for Early Voting.

For the March 20, 2012, General Primary Election

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 6:30-8pm Public Works Service Center
180 Fort Hill Drive
Naperville, IL 60540
Open House in Proposed District 1.

Open house to discuss the proposed Naperville districts map. The purpose of the open houses is to explain the rationale behind the proposed districts and answer questions residents may have about the process or how districting affects them.

Thursday, March 8, 2012 6-8:30 P.M. Nichols Library
200 W. Jefferson
Naperville, IL 60540
Candidate Meet and Greet.

Meet and Greet for candidates for DuPage County Board Dist. 5, DuPage County Forest Preserve Dist. 5, and Will County Board District 11 Sponsored by the LWV of Naperville

Monday, February 27, 2012     First day for Early Voting .

Your Vote Counts!

For the March 20, 2012, General Primary Election

Friday, February 24, 2012 7 PM Meiley-Swallow Hall
31 S. Ellsworth
Naperville, IL 60540
Candidates Forum.

Candidate forum for candidates running for US Representative in the 11th Congressional District

Sponsored by: LWV of Naperville and the Student Governing Association of North Central College

Thursday, February 23, 2012 6-9 pm Batavia Public Library
10 S. Batavia Ave.
Batavia, IL 60510
Candidates Forum.

Candidate forum for candidates running for US Representative in the 14th Congressional District

Sponsored by: LWV of Elgin and LWV of Kane County

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 6pm-9pm Naperville Municipal Center
400 S. Eagle St.
Naperville, IL 60540


Meeting rooms B & C(Lower level)
Availability Session for the public regarding the voluntary Site Remediation Program (SRP) for Sportsman's Park..

The Naperville Park District, in partnership with the City of Naperville, the Illinois EPA and Shaw Environmental, will host an Availability Session for the public regarding the voluntary Site Remediation Program (SRP) for Sportsman's Park. The event will be held at the Naperville Municipal Center, located at 400 S. Eagle St. in the lower level meeting rooms B & C from 6:00-9:00 p.m.; the public is invited to attend at any time during those hours.

Attendees will have the opportunity to visit information stations that will focus on the following topics:

  • History of the Sportsman's site and other SRP projects in the area
  • Overview of the site remediation
  • Technical overview of the site investigation

Park District and City staff as well as representatives from the IEPA and Shaw Environmental will be available to answer questions regarding the Sportsman's Park SRP initiative
Tuesday, February 21, 2012     Last day to register or transfer registration.

For the March 20, 2012, General Primary Election

Sunday, February 19, 2012 1pm-4pm Naper Blvd. Library
2035 S. Naper Boulevard
Naperville,IL 60565

Nichols Library
Upper Lobby
200 W Jefferson
Naperville,IL 60540


95th St. Library
3015 Cedar Glade Dr.
Naperville,IL 60564
Voter Registration.

The League will be conducting Voter Registration at all Naperville libraries.

For complete info, click here

Saturday, February 18, 2012 9am-noon Panera Bread
2775 Showplace Dr.
Naperville, IL 60565


(NW corner of Rt59 and 95th St)
February Program Planning.

Each year, local Leagues meet to review and recommend program action for their State League or LWVUS. This year, in preparation for the national convention, we'll be considering recommendations at the federal level as well as our own local program positions.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 1pm-4pm Nichols Library
Upper Lobby
200 W Jefferson
Naperville,IL 60540


Naper Blvd. Library
2035 S. Naper Boulevard
Naperville,IL 60565

95th St. Library
3015 Cedar Glade Dr.
Naperville,IL 60564
Voter Registration.

The League will be conducting Voter Registration sessions at all Naperville Libraries.

For complete info, click here

Saturday, February 11, 2012 9am-noon Palatine Village Hall
200 East Wood Street
Palatine, Illinois 60067
Candidates Forum.

Candidate forum for candidates running for US Representative in the 6th Congressional District.

Sponsored by: LWV of Elgin

Saturday, January 28, 2012 8:30am - 3:30pm University Center
525 S. State St
Chicago, Il 60605
LWVIL Issues Briefing.

Topics Include

Issue Programs
Voting in Illinois
Sustainable Food and Water - Protecting Our Food Supply
Workshops
Legislative Outlook 2012
LWVUS Privatization Study
Candidate Forums 2012--What Planners Need to Know
Legislation, Regulation and the Illinois Smart Grid
LWVIL Pension Study

For online registration, click here

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 7:00pm-9:00pm Wheaton Park District Community Center
777 S. Blanchard
(Corner of Blanchard & Naperville)
Wheaton, IL
Candidates Forum.

Candidates for County Board
and Forest Preserve


Memorial Room(large auditorium, north end of building)


Doors open at 6:30pm
Event starts promptly at 7:00pm
and will conclude around 9:00pm


Co-Sponsored by The League of Women Voters of Wheaton and Glen Ellyn and the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 7:00pm-9:00pm Wheaton Park District Community Center
777 S. Blanchard
(Corner of Blanchard & Naperville)
Wheaton, IL
Candidates Forum.

Candidates for State Representative
and Senate


Memorial Room(large auditorium, north end of building)


Doors open at 6:30pm
Event starts promptly at 7:00pm
and will conclude around 9:00pm


Co-Sponsored by The League of Women Voters of Wheaton and Glen Ellyn and the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce

Saturday, January 21, 2012 10 am Panera Bread
2775 Showplace Dr.
Naperville, IL 60565


(NW corner of Rt59 and 95th St)
League of Women Voters Information and Member Outreach.

Members and Prospective Members Welcome!
Come yourself and invite a friend to join you.

Members, bring a friend! Good conversation, question opportunities, even a few surprises await! Call Joan Norman at 630 355 2795 to snag a place at the table, or just drop in.