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WEEK OF JUNE 27, 2011
West Suburban Weekly Event Highlights
NAPERVILLE AREA
Saturdays, July 2
SUMMER MARKET FOR NON-PROFITS
This unique summer market will be held on Saturdays through October and features local nonprofit groups selling a variety of goods. The groups are given space at no charge. 9 AM - 1 PM, Freedom Commons, I-88 Naperville exit and Diehl Road on Freedom Drive, Naperville, 630-527-0900 x 106.
Friday, July 1–Monday, July 4
RIBFEST
RibFest consists of 14 rib vendors, music on two stages, and family activities. The proceeds from RibFest go to support the elimination of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence. Tickets $9 in advance (kids 11 and under are free) $12 at the gate, Knoch Park, 700 S. West St. Naperville, www.ribfest.net.
WHEATON/GLEN ELLYN AREA
Saturday, July 2
LAKE ELLYN CARDBOARD REGATTA
The sky's the limit–and sometimes, the bottom of the sea at this annual cardboard boat race. The regatta is a unique display of ingenuity, an ode to engineering and imagination. It's an afternoon of hilarious fun, whether you're onboard or onshore. Noon, Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. 630-858-2462. www.gepark.org
Saturday, July 2
PICNIC IN THE PARK
Enjoy great food including burgers, brats, hot dogs, and corn prepared by the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Department. All proceeds go to the 4th of July committee to fund the parade and fireworks. 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. www.GlenEllyn4thofJuly.org
Sunday, July 3
WHEATON FIREWORKS
Fireworks display at DuPage County Fairgrounds. Begins at dusk. 2015 West Manchester Road, www.wheatonparkdistrict.com
DOWNERS GROVE AREA
Wednesday, June 29
DOWNERS GROVE NOON LIONS CLUB
TO HOST FREE CATARACT AND GLAUCOMA SCREENING The Downers Grove Noon Lions Club is pleased to announce that they will be hosting a FREE Cataract and Glaucoma Screening on from 9 am – 12 pm at Larson Eye Center, 4958 Forest Avenue in downtown Downers Grove. For more information about this free screening event, please contact Lions Club President, Daryl Woltman at (630) 854-7377 or lionwoltman@yahoo.com
Monday, July 4
DOWNERS GROVE PARADE AND FIREWORKS
The parade begins at Main & Warren at 12:45 p.m. and heads north on Main St. to Downers Grove North High School. The fireworks display starts at approximately 9:30 p.m. at 75th Street and Lemont Road, Downers Grove www.events.downers.us
FOX RIVER VALLEY AREA
Friday, July 1–Sunday, July 31
AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS
Danger, romance, and comic surprises abound in this whirlwind of a show as five actors from the Fox Valley Repertory portray 39 characters in several continents. Tickets $29 and up. 8 PM Fridays, Saturdays 2 PM Sundays. Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, www.foxvalleyrep.org
Monday, July 4
BATAVIA FOURTH OF JULY SKY CONCERT
Savor-The-Flavor food vendors open at 5 p.m. Free concert at 7 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 PM. Pyrotechnics are placed on the Mooseheart Field. The public is invited to watch from Engstrom Park, corner of Millview and West Main. www.bataviafireworks.org
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WEEKLY FEATURE
2011 READER'S CHOICE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The results are in! After months of online polling, Glancer Magazine’s 2011 Reader's Choice Award Winners have finally been selected. These favorite local area establishments were chosen based upon an overwhelming number of votes from those who have learned about them through our magazine this past year – our faithful readers! Congratulations to the winners of this great honor of community distinction. Special thanks to the countless residents who voted online. These establishments and the people behind them are what make our community so truly enjoyable to live in. We will be celebrating our winners along with the 2011 Glancer Girl of the Year at Jilly’s downtown Naperville. Click for the 2011 Reader's Choice Award winners… |
CITY SPOTLIGHT
INSIDE EVERY ISSUE & ALSO ONLINE MONTHLY
Our community is home to countless local businesses and organizations offering the latest styles & trends. So why shop online? Why venture elsewhere? Shop locally! Each place is unique and brings something special to our city streets. In today's uncertain economic times, we encourage residents to shop, dine, relax & unwind locally and support these establishments. Here we feature one amazing local find right after the next, spotlighting the heartbeat of our west suburban communities–the local business. Browse and share with your friends, family and neighbors. Thanks for reading! To get on the list, send an email to our publisher at lkleivo@glancermagazine.com for complete details.
YOUR COMMUNITY LIVING MAGAZINE
COMING IN AUGUST 2011
Culture, Arts & Education
BACK TO SCHOOL, COLLEGE, THEATER, CULTURE
Culture & Heritage, International Flair, Arts & Entertainment,
Education, Back to School Features, Theater Moms, Literary Connections (2010 Cultural Guide)
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RIBFEST IN NAPERVILLE: Held Over the Fourth of July Weekend
Brought To You by The Exchange Club of Naperville > View Details
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READER'S CHOICE 2011
The Winners Have Been Announced! Special Thanks to All of Those Who Have Voted
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BOUTIQUE OF THE MONTH - JULY 2011 Our award-winning magazine honors Azar Jewelers in Naperville this month. > Boutique of the Month
JULY 2011 ISSUE Our special Reader's Choice issue is arriving this week. Visit our newsstand locations to pick up a copy. >Newsstand Locations
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GLANCER MAGAZINE EXPANDS Glancer Magazine now publishes in Downer Grove and in the Fox River Valley magazine area reaching St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia. Click for more details. > Expansion Press Releases
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LOVE GLANCER MAGAZINE EVENTS?
Save the Date: 2011 Reader’s Choice Cocktail Celebration Themed “Glancer Girls” • Thursday, July 22, 2011 • 6pm at Jilly’s, Downtown Napervill–Official Invitation Here, Click for Details
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