HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK....

LAST FLING TO HOST COLLECTIVE SOUL LABOR DAY WEEKEND
The Naperville Jaycees are happy to announce Collective Soul will perform at 8 p.m. on the Rotary Hill Main Stage at the Last Fling, Saturday, Sept. 4 this Labor Day weekend.
“We are so excited to have Collective Soul play Rotary Hill this year,” said Mike Kreger, Last Fling co-executive director. “They love playing in Naperville and every time we’ve seen them it’s been an amazing, rockin’ good time.”
Collective Soul gained a special place in the hearts of music lovers in 1993 with the rock anthem “Shine.” Having made music for nearly two decades now, the multi-platinum band has a catalog of number one hit singles, including “December”, “The World I Know” and “Heavy”.
The band released their 8th and second self-titled album in 2009, which includes the radio smash hit “Staring Down”. While it would have been easy for the members to rest on their laurels, the excitement they felt for their newest album was palpable.
“Everybody just really took a big step, dug in and worked together as a band. It was really nice,” said lead vocalist Ed Roland.
Averaging 250 shows a year, 7th Heaven, whose singer Keith Semple won the U.K. version of American Idol, will open for Collective Soul at 6 p.m. The Josh Holmes featuring his full band will start the show at 4 p.m.
Main Stage tickets are $15 each night, excluding the free concert on Monday at 2 p.m. to honor military and their families.
For more information on the Last Fling’s weekend events, concert tickets, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities visit our website at www.LastFling.org.

About Last Fling
The Last Fling is the Naperville Jaycees' major fundraising event of the year. Each year, they host the city's annual Labor Day festival, a wholesome, family event, with the entire community participating. More than 300,000 patrons visit over the 4-day event, which is held along Naperville's Riverwalk area. Starting Friday afternoon and running through Monday evening, there are special events, carnival rides and attractions, a children's playland, food and beverage vendors, a business expo and concerts on two stages each evening. The Labor Day parade is also part of the festivities. Hotel packages and free shuttle service will also be available.

About Naperville Jaycees
The Naperville Jaycees is a nonprofit service organization with more than 200 young persons dedicated to personal development through community service. The group organizes and staffs the Last Fling in close cooperation with the City of Naperville, the Naperville Park District, numerous Naperville community organizations and tons of volunteers.

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SPECIAL 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN TOWN

Glen Ellyn Bookstore Celebrated 50th Anniversary

The Bookstore in Glen Ellyn held a 50th Anniversary celebration on Thursday, August 19. The event featured free cake and prizes to thank the community for its support throughout the years. In addition to the 50 year celebration, The Bookstore recognized the 25 year commitment of its current owner, Jane Stroh, and celebrated the success of its 50 Hour Reading Marathon held in June for the benefit of the Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center.

Bookstore History
The Bookstore was founded by Vic and Rosamond Du Jardin prior to 1960, but moved to its current storefront at 475 N. Main Street in Glen Ellyn in 1960. The old brick building dates back to 1892, and was originally home to McChesney's General Store. Rosamond Du Jardin was the author of teen fiction set in the malt shop era, including such titles as Senior Prom, Boy Trouble and Double Date. Vic Du Jardin was an avid reader who often read books while working behind the cash register.

Jack and Marguerite Rice purchased The Bookstore from the Du Jardins in 1973. The south half of the store was made into a record shop, and The Bookstore was limited to the north half. According to their son David Rice, "my parents named it 'The Book Store - M. Rice - Prop. 1973' in order to hearken back to the small town stores they had known in their youth."

In 1987, Marguerite Rice was ready to retire and sold the Book Store to Barb and Dwight Reed, who owned it until 1997. Barb Reed was once a school librarian at Forest Glen Elementary School in Glen Ellyn. In 1997, the Reeds retired to operate another independent bookstore in Frankfort, Michigan. Jane Stroh had been an employee of the bookstore since 1985, and in 1997, she and her husband Tim purchased it from the Reeds.

Survival Story
According to Jane Stroh, the reason The Bookstore has survived for so long is because of its loyal customers: "Glen Ellyn is very loyal to us. In turn, we strive to be an intregal member of the community. We employ passionate readers who have strong ties to the community, and the camaraderie that we have with our customers is hard to beat."

This might be the reason that The Bookstore has survived the challenging economic conditions for small independent bookstores. It has a long tradition of hosting children's book parties and now hosts monthly author appearances and literary events in the store. It supports area book clubs with its annual Book Club Wine and Cheese Night, and has an annual Summer Reading Program for both children and adults. Every holiday season it has a charitable gift book program for the children associated with Bridge Communities, and it donates many "Breakfast at the Bookstore" private book reviews to local fundraisers. Bookstore employees volunteer their time giving book reviews to local retirement homes and civic organizations. The Bookstore also donated 10% of the profits it made from the 1st Annual Downtown Glen Ellyn Bookfest to the Glen Ellyn Public Library.

50th Anniversary Events 
In recognition of its 50th Anniversary, The Bookstore was one of the main sponsors of the First Annual Downtown Glen Ellyn Bookfest held on June 19, 2010. The Bookstore organized unique and successful literary events by partnering with other members of the Downtown Alliance and the Glen Ellyn Public Library. In addition, throughout the entire year, The Bookstore has held a monthy raffle for a $50 gift certificate available to all customers who spend over $50. This year the Downtown Alliance honored The Bookstore's 50th Anniversary by choosing a book-related theme for the annual summer scavenger hunt.

50 Hour Team Readathon
Jane Stroh came up with the idea of a 50 Hour Readathon to celebrate the Bookstore's 50th Anniversary. The Bookstore decided to partner with the Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center, a not-for-profit organization that provides tutoring and support services to children in poverty in Glen Ellyn. Area readers formed teams to read a total of 50 hours over one weekend in June, raising pledges for the Resource Center. Teams of avid readers sign up for the event, including a team of Glen Ellyn Village Trustees, a team from the Glen Ellyn Public Library, a team representing the Resource Center, as well as teams of Glen Ellyn families. The Readathon raised over $3,500, and there are plans for another event next summer.

One of the teams led by Bookstore customer Dee Netzel and her daughter Sophie included 13 families, 44 readers and 8 pets. They named themselves "The Reading Regatta" and read a total of 346.5 hours over a 50 hour period the weekend of June 18-20, 2010. Sophie Netzel read a total of 26 hours, and other team members logged in anywhere between 1 and 23 hours. Children read out loud to family pets during the Readathon. The lucky pets included Maverick Farmer, Groundie Lloyd, Whimsey Netzel, Honey Schaffer, Lizzie Snyder and Dreidel, Fez and Sebastian Stacks.

50th Anniversary Party
At The Bookstore's 50th Anniversary Party on August 19th, The Bookstore will honor those who participated in the Readathon and will award prizes for Most Voracious Reader, Most Voracious Team, Most Money Raised and Best Team Spirit. Prizewinners will receive free gift certificates to The Bookstore. In addition, all persons attending the party will be eligible for free raffle prizes and suprise 50th Anniversary gifts. Persons interested in attending the free party are asked to RSVP to The Bookstore by calling (630) 469-2891.

For more information, please contact Jane Stroh or Margie White at The Bookstore, (630) 469-2891. More information is also available at The Bookstore's blog: www.justthebookstore.blogspot.com.

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“FLYING SOLO” A One-Woman Play

On Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 2p.m., Midway Village Museum presents “Flying Solo” a special one-woman play at the DuPage County Historical Museum.  The DuPage County Historical Museum is located at 102 E Wesley Street in Wheaton IL.  Tickets for this event are $10.00 per person with limited seating available.  Reservations may be made by calling Sara Buttita 630-510-4956 or emailing sbuttita@wheatonparks.org. 
Many years before Amelia Earhart and Sally Ride, there was the remarkable Bessica Raiche.  During a time when society restricted a woman's choices for her life, Bessica strived to be the best at everything that she found new and challenging.  She studied painting in Paris, drove an automobile when most women were still being escorted in horse drawn carriages, became one of the first woman gynecologists in America and, with her husband Frank, designed and constructed aeroplanes in the parlor of their New York home.
Experience the inspirational story of Bessica Raiche in an original one woman play on the centennial anniversary day of her first historic solo flight.  After months of research by Midway Village Museum staff, the personality and adventures of this little-known woman aviation pioneer will come to life.  This play will portray Dr. Raiche in the year 1920, ten years after her first flight in Mineola, New York.
The DuPage County Historical Museum currently exists as a facility of Wheaton Park District and houses the administrative staff as well as Museum Curator and Educator. New museum staff members were introduced in early 2009 and are currently working to plan changing exhibits, programs, and re-establish the Museum as a thriving cultural hub for the community. The Museum is free and open weekdays from 8:30 am-4:30 pm and weekends from noon-4 pm.
For more information visit the Museum’s web site at www.dupagemuseum.org or call 630-510-4956.

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SPECIAL EVENT

The Scholarship Committee of the Jack H. Marston II Melanoma Fund proudly introduces Timothy Hollowed Glenbard West Graduate
 2010 "Game On" Memorial Scholarship Recipient. 

The Jack H Marston II Melanoma Fund awards a $1000 four year renewable scholarship to a deserving Glenbard West Varsity athlete reflecting a "game on" attitude in life and in sports.  The essays received with the scholarship applications from the Glenbard West seniors have been always been outstanding. The selection is never easy.  Tim's essay, application and character stood out, reflecting the "game on" spirit associated with the scholarship.  He is planning to attend and play football at Illinois Wesleyan University where he will study business.   

The memorial scholarship was presented Wednesday, May, 19, by Jack and Sharon Marston’s children Jennifer, Jack, Matthew and Michael Marston at the Glenbard West High School Senior Honors Convocation (pictures attached).  

Past Scholarship Recipients:  Brian Hyosaka (2006), Duncan Lawson (2007), Victoria Noland (2008), David McCaffrey (2009).

Description of "Game On" Scholarship:  While the battle to end cancer has been a worthy one, on July 12, 2004 that fight became personal for many of us in Glen Ellyn. Melanoma took one of our own, Jack H. Marston II.  The Jack. H. Marston II Cancer Research fund was established to raise funds to fight the deadly disease.  An accomplished athlete and four-time Chicago Marathon participant, Jack was a devoted family man and dedicated coach to hundreds of children.  Jack Marston experienced life with a "game on" attitude that was exemplified by his enthusiasm for family, sports, and community service.  The Marston Foundation is committed to reflecting Jack's values of determination, tenacity, compassion and his competitive "game on" spirit through a four year $1,000 renewable scholarship.

Extra Curricular Activities: Football, LaCrosse, Target Success, National Honor Society, School Announcements, Math Team, Student Leadership Conference

Community Activities:  Miracle League Baseball (volunteer/assist and coach kids with special needs), P.A.D.S. (volunteer/helped to feed homeless).

Work Experience:  Administrators Assistant - DuPage Surgical Consultants (2 yrs), Lawn Service (self employed-6 yrs), Childcare (self employed-4 yrs).

Please congratulate Tim if you see him over the summer.

The scholarship was presented last night by Jennifer, Jack, Matthew and Michael Marston at Glenbard West's Senior Honors Convo (picture attached).  

Past Scholarship Recipients:  Brian Hyosaka (2006), Duncan Lawson (2007), Victoria Noland (2008), David McCaffrey (2009).

Description of "Game On" Scholarship as written in the Senior Honors Convo brochure:  While the battle to end cancer has been a worthy one, on July 12, 2004 that fight became personal for many of us in Glen Ellyn. Melanoma took one of our own, Jack H. Marston II.  The Jack. H. Marston II Cancer Research fund was established to raise funds to fight the deadly disease.  An accomplished athlete and four-time Chicago Marathon participant, Jack was a devoted family man and dedicated coach to hundreds of children.  Jack Marston experienced life with a "game on" attitude that was exemplified by his enthusiasm for family, sports, and community service.  The Marston Foundation is committed to reflecting Jack's values of determination, tenacity, compassion and his competitive "game on" spirit through a four year $1,000 renewable scholarship.

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WHEATON DRAMA PRESENTS POPULAR COMEDY AS STUDIO SHOW

Wheaton Drama, Inc. (WDI) is presenting A.R. Gurney’s comedy, Sylvia.

When empty-nester Greg adopts stray dog Sylvia, her antics and his fondness for her threaten to disrupt his marriage.

Energetic, comic and fresh, Sylvia is an entertaining romp for dog and theatre lovers alike. The New York Daily News described the show as “…one of the most involving, beautiful, funny, touching and profound plays I have ever seen…”.

Wheaton Drama’s Sylvia cast is: Mike Boyna as Greg; Jennifer Ciombor as Sylvia; Joan Morrissey as Kate; Vince Scalone as Tom, Leslie and Phyllis.

Penny Salvesen is directing. Jackie Haiser is the producer and stage manager.

Performances of Sylvia are July 9 through July 18, 2010. Shows are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets are $10 each. Seating is general admission. Sylvia is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

Due to strong adult language and themes, viewer discretion is advised.

Wheaton Drama's 2010-2011 season will include Little Women, Twentieth Century, All My Sons, and 1776. The season will open with the community theatre premiere of a Tony® Award winning musical comedy. Check the Wheaton Drama website after June 28 for more details!

 For tickets and information, please visit www.wheatondrama.org or call 630-260-1820.

At play since 1931, Wheaton Drama's quality productions are staged at Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale Street in downtown Wheaton. Excellent restaurants and free parking are within walking distance of the Playhouse

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ANNOUNCING THE 2010 READER'S CHOICE AWARD WINNERS

The results are in! After months of online polling, Glancer Magazine’s 2010 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 for their local favorites. These establishments and the people behind them are what make our community so truly enjoyable to live in. We will be celebrating our winners and also announcing our 2010 Reader of the Year on July 22 at Jilly’s downtown Naperville. Here are the 2010 Reader's Choice Award winners…

www.glancermagazine.com/readers_choice_2010Winners.html

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CITYGATE GRILLE BAKES, SHAKES AND STIRS TO FIGHT HUNGERCityGate Grille hosts ‘Toast & Jam’ fundraiser for Loaves and Fishes Community Pantry

Warm up your hearts this summer and join CityGate Grille(I88 and Route 59) as they heat up the kitchen and host a fundraiser to fight hunger on Wednesday, July 14, from 5 to 7 p.m.

For a $20 donation, guests will enjoy cocktails by local guest bartenders; tasty appetizers by CityGate Grille; a raffle featuring an array of prizes; live music; dancing and more. As a special treat, cocktails will be made and poured by local guest bartenders including: Mae Calamos (Owner of CityGate Grille); Nadja Lalvani (City of Naperville); Wendy Gross (Loaves & Fishes board member); Dr. Anthony LaVacca DMD (Dentist for the Chicago Blackhawks); and Nick Provenzano (Zano Salons). ‘Toast & Jam’ is the first fundraiser in a series of “Be a Part of It” events presented by Loaves and Fishes. All the proceeds will go directly to Loaves and Fishes Community Pantry which continues to provide food and leadership in the community by uniting and mobilizing resources to empower people to be self-sufficient.

In April 2010, Loaves and Fishes distributed food to 4,696 people, helped 376 single moms feed their families, and provided food to 1,909 hungry children and 526 senior citizens. Your support and donations help feed many families throughout the Naperville community.

About Loaves and Fishes
Loaves & Fishes was officially incorporated on August 6, 1991 as a 501(c) (3), not-for-profit Corporation, for the purpose and mission of providing food and other essentials to Naperville residents in need.  Thus, Loaves & Fishes was born out of the collective social conscience of our citizenry, and has been sustained through a continually responsive call to action to utilize all resources at our disposal to end hunger in our community.

About CityGate Grille
CityGate Grille is located off of I-88 and Route 59 in Naperville, Illinois, a city just 30 miles west of downtown Chicago that twice was named to Money magazine’s annual list of “Best Small Cities in America.” The restaurant, owned and operated by CF Restaurant Enterprises, is a part of CityGate Centre, a one-million-square-foot, mixed-use lifestyle center. Also, located in the complex is Hotel Arista, the state’s first LEED certified hotel. Additional information about the restaurant can be found online at www.citygategrille.com or on Facebook.