HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK....

NAPERVILLE

KidsMatter Job Fair March 23

The KidsMatter Job Fair is THE one-stop place for young people to find seasonal & summer jobs along with learning valuable career skills to help them prepare for the workforce. The Job Fair provides job opportunities as well as workshops such as: resume building, how to apply for internships, mock interviews, vocational fields and even learning how to start their own business. Last year's Fair attracted over 1,500 students. This event is sponsored by a grant from The DuPage Community Foundation and is supported by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce. Illinois Energy Windows & Siding, Glancer Magazine, State Representative Darlene Senger are the Fair's business sponsors. Wednesday, March 23, 5 pm -7:30 pm, Merner Fieldhouse at North Central College, www.kidsmatter2us.org

March Madness Game Card Contest: March 7-31st

Join in the celebration of March Madness - Downtown Naperville style! In early March, pick up your "shopping bracket" at stores around town. Visit 16 downtown shops sweet to you in March. Collect a sticker with purchase at each one. When your game card bracket is complete, drop it off at any downtown shop by March 31st for your chance to win valuable prizes! Visit www.downtownnaperville.com for up-to-date details!

WHEATON/GLEN ELLYN

Wheaton Seeks Good Citizens: Nominations Due April 15

If you know a Wheaton resident who is an exceptionally good citizen, Wheaton's Community Relations Commission wants to hear from you. The commission is seeking nominations for its 2011 Good Citizen Awards, which recognize residents whose actions have benefitted other Wheaton residents or the Wheaton community by:
• Volunteering many hours of personal time to a civic organization, group or service club
• Accomplishing a good deed by going above and beyond the expected, or
• Performing a heroic act, such as assisting a neighbor in a time of need or crisis.
Awards will be given in four categories: high school student, adult, senior citizen and group.
To nominate someone, explain why the resident(s) should be recognized in two pages or less. Describe what the person did and how it made a difference in the lives of Wheaton community members or classmates. Be sure to include the name, address and nominating category of the nominee plus your name, address and phone number. Nominations are due by April 15, 2011, and should be sent either by mail to the City Clerk, Wheaton City Hall, 303 W. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL 60187, or by email to sbarrett-hagen@wheaton.il.us.

Tea for Three at Cantigny: March 28

Girls will love this special event for "my mom, my doll and me!" at Cantigny's Robert R. McCormick Museum. $20 for two and dolls are free (so is parking). 11:30 a.m. Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. For info and tickets, www.cantigny.org.

DOWNERS GROVE

A Big Show On The Big Screen: March 24

Gather a group for a relaxing afternoon flick… for free! Complimentary movies are shown each 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month on the big screen at Lincoln Center; popcorn & snacks available for purchase. On March 10 at 1pm, 2010's "Secretariat" will be shown; "Red" is the feature planned for 1pm on March 24. Lincoln Center Auditorium: 935 Maple Ave.; www.dgparks.org

"1968 In America": All Month Long

The Downers Grove Park District Museum proudly presents a traveling exhibit highlighting extraordinary events of that year. Visit the Park District Museum or Lincoln Center for a look back on the history, events and happenings of this significant year. Downers Grove Park Dist Museum: 831 Maple Ave., 630-963-1309; www.dgparks.org

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