HAPPY BIRTHDAY PORTILLO'S! Portillo’s is offering guests a sweet treat in celebration of the brand’s 55th anniversary. On Wednesday, April 4, customers can enjoy a slice of Portillo’s Famous Chocolate Cake for just 55-cents with the purchase of an entrée. The double-layer cakes are baked fresh every morning, before being frosted with chocolate icing. Originally founded in Villa Park, IL in 1963, Portillo’s great from one humble “Dog House” to over 50 restaurants across several states. To receive a 55-cent cake slice, customers must also purchase an entrée (sandwich, hot dog, entrée salad or ribs). The 55-cent cake promotion is only available for dine-in or drive-thru customers and does not apply to online, delivery or catering orders. The special offer is available at all restaurant locations, while supplies last. To find the nearest Portillo’s location, guests can visit www.portillos.com . WHERE: All Portillo’s locations WHEN: Wednesday, April 4, while supplies last COST: 55-cents, with the purchase of an entrée – sandwich, hot dog, entrée salad, or ribs ABOUT PORTILLO'S In 1963, Dick Portillo invested $1,100 into a small trailer to open the first Portillo’s hot dog stand in Villa Park, IL, which he called “The Dog House.” Years later, Portillo’s has grown to include restaurants in more than 50 locations across several states. Portillo’s is best known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, fresh salads and famous chocolate cake. The Portillo’s brand also includes Barnelli’s restaurants that serve award-winning ribs, pastas with homemade sauces, and fresh sandwiches, soups, and salads. Portillo’s ships food to all 50 states via Portillos.com. Portillo’s Home Kitchen is the company’s fast-growing catering business. #GlancerMagazine #DiningCabaret #ArtsEntertainment #Portillos #WestSuburbanChicago

ROCK ICON MELISSA ETHERIDGE PERFORMS AT NAPERVILLE’S RIBFEST JULY 4th The Exchange Club of Naperville, host to Naperville’s Ribfest, is proud to announce that Melissa Etheridge will perform on the Navistar Main Stage at Ribfest on July 4th. According to Joel Carlsen, 2018 Ribfest Chair, “The 2018 Entertainment Committee’s music selections have surpassed every expectation we established for 2018 headliners. Knoch Park will be rocking and rolling like never before.” Ribfest 2018 opens Wednesday July 4th with Melissa Etheridge, the Stray Cats AND fireworks sponsored by Meijer®. The event, which continues though the 7th also boasts a July 5th act to be announced shortly, and country stars Jake Owen, Chris Janson and Jordan Davis on July 6th. Powerhouse rocker Steven Tyler and the Loving Mary Band close out the annual music festival on Saturday, July 7th. ABOUT MELISSA ETHERIDGE Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which led to an appearance on the 1989 Grammy Awards show. For several years, her popularity grew around such memorable originals as "Bring Me Some Water," "No Souvenirs" and "Ain't It Heavy," for which she won a Grammy® in 1992. Etheridge hit her commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, Yes I Am (1993). The collection featured the massive hits, "I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window," a searing song of longing that brought Etheridge her second Grammy® Award for Best Female Rock Performance. In 1995, Etheridge issued her highest charting album, Your Little Secret, which was distinguished by the hit single, "I Want to Come Over." Her astounding success that year led to Etheridge receiving the Songwriter of the Year honor at the ASCAP Pop Awards in 1996. Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Etheridge has remained one of America’s favorite female singer-songwriters for more than two decades. In February 2007, Melissa Etheridge celebrated a career milestone with a victory in the “Best Song” category at the Academy® Awards for “I Need to Wake Up,” written for the Al Gore documentary on global warming, An Inconvenient Truth. As a performer and songwriter, Etheridge has shown herself to be an artist who has never allowed “inconvenient truths” to keep her down. Earlier in her recording career, Etheridge acknowledged her sexual orientation when it was considered less than prudent to do so. In October 2004, Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer, a health battle that, with her typical tenacity, she won. Despite losing her hair from chemotherapy, Etheridge appeared on the 2005 Grammy® telecast to sing “Piece of My Heart” in tribute to Janis Joplin. By doing so she gave hope to many women afflicted with the disease. On October 7, 2016 Melissa Etheridge released Memphis Rock & Soul, her first album since 2014’s critically lauded This Is M.E. Recorded at Royal Studios in Memphis, the album has received stellar reviews from the likes of Entertainment Weekly, Parade, Rolling Stone, American Songwriter and more. Guitar World raved “the album is a triumphant application of Etheridge’s signature rasp and substantial guitar chops to this classic genre,” while Edge Media Network declared Melissa “is a singer who can fire it up like Janis Joplin, touch the heart like Elvis Presley and steam up the windows like her musical hero, Otis Redding.” Tickets for Melissa Etheridge and Stray Cats are on sale now via ribfest.net. Tickets for Jake Owen / Chris Janson / Jordan Davis, and Steven Tyler and the Loving Mary Band, are available also through ribfest.net. There are a variety of ticket choices for Ribfest 2018. For the concert lover, options include all Park General Access (which includes the Navistar Main Stage concerts and South Park), Standing Room Only, Skybox, VIP and various combination ticket packs...... The South Park ticket option does not include access to the Navistar Main Stage music venue. South Park will feature local talent on the South Stage, and host the carnival, family area, and rib vendors, and offers a daily admission fee of $5 for ages 12 and older. Children 11 and under are free South Park General Admission every day. On July 4th, South Park admission is free after 5 pm. Veterans are admitted to the South Park for free all day on July 4th. Current Ribfest 2018 Grand Sponsors are ABC7, Navistar, Meijer, Jewel-Osco, Naperville Bank & Trust, a Wintrust Community Bank, Great Lakes Coca – Cola, Sunbelt Rentals, Medical Risk Services, Inc., InnoDATAve Solutions, Nathan’s Famous Beef Franks, Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group and Guaranteed Rate, D & J Amusements, Miller Lite, and Euclid Beverage. Visit ribfest.net and follow us at facebook.com/ribfestnaperville/ for all the up to date news. ABOUT RIBFEST Mission-driven and volunteer run, the Exchange of Naperville’s Ribfest is a premier midwestern 4th of July concert series and celebration. In cooperation with its partners, the City of Naperville and the Naperville Park District, Ribfest, in its 31th year, now draws more than 200,000 visitors annually. Net proceeds from Ribfest directly support 50+ agencies that work tirelessly to eliminate child abuse and domestic violence in all forms. To date, Exchange has donated over $16 million. Agencies the Exchange Club supports include those who address daily challenges in the community: hunger, families in crisis, homelessness, sexual assault, advocacy, housing, addiction, respite care for families of special need children, adult daycare, teen pregnancy support, to name just a few. The Edward Care Center, Loaves and Fishes, Families Helping Families, Little Friends, Inc., and Project HELP, a nonprofit organization established by the Club in 1992 that supports whole family and parenting health, are among those receiving allocations from Ribfest 2017 proceeds. #GlancerMagazine #ArtsEntertainment #Ribfest2018 #MelissaEthridge #TrendingNow #Summer2018 #SoCelebrity #GlancerSponsored

IT'S BEEN AN EXCITING START OF THE WEEK FOR ONE LOCAL WOMAN When Naperville technical services librarian Lisa Mueller was 11 years old, she wrote an angry letter via email to Jeopardy re: something that didn't seem right with one of the answers featured in the Harry Potter category. When asked about it by Alex Trebek during the show's introductions earlier today, she said, "Being Harry Potter's biggest fan - I wrote some angry emails when I was 11 to let them know." She went on to share that she was very persistent in reaching out and was very happy to receive a reply by one of the show's representatives, but that he told her this was not the right channel to use for submitting her complaint about the book series category. Alex chuckled at her story and told her that he would have personally responded to her had her note been addressed to him directly, to which she replied, "Really, great, can I still do it?" Lisa Mueller has been on the show since last week and was today's champion in Final Jeopardy. To view Lisa's show stats and to follow Lisa's Jeopardy journey for the rest of the week click here . Have more great stories like this to share? Email is at editorial@glancermagazine.com #GlancerMagazine #ArtsEntertainment #LocalWomen #Jeopardy #LisaMueller #Naperville #NapervilleNews

It is a joy when we see our children fit and happy and enjoying all that life has to offer. Here, we highlight three local families whose children are active and healthy while still pursuing their current passion. Strength, Speed and Fitness Riley and Brady McCann, Naperville Naperville’s Fort Hill Activity Center is conveniently located near Ryan and Krista McCann’s home, which is great for their two teen boys who were looking to stay in shape for their various sports. Just over a year ago, Brady (15) and Riley (13) started the Center’s Teen Fitness University where they participate in three 60-minute sessions with a trainer to learn what equipment they should be using to train, how to use it properly, fitness etiquette and the benefits of the many other athletic activities they offer. Once the boys “graduated” from the program, they were eligible to become full-fledged members. “I like to train at the Center to stay in shape for soccer,” says Brady. “I go almost every day after school unless I have soccer practice.” Riley also plays soccer as well as basketball at the school. He likes to train at the Center to work on his speed and fitness. “I usually go about three times a week, but I also like going to open gym to play basketball with my friends,” states Riley. Both boys have found that training on their own time has helped them improve in their sports and gives them that extra edge. Photos by Mike Mantucca Strength, Speed and Fitness Riley and Brady McCann, Naperville Naperville’s Fort Hill Activity Center is conveniently located near Ryan and Krista McCann’s home, which is great for their two teen boys who were looking to stay in shape for their various sports. Just over a year ago, Brady (15) and Riley (13) started the Center’s Teen Fitness University where they participate in three 60-minute sessions with a trainer to learn what equipment they should be using to train, how to use it properly, fitness etiquette and the benefits of the many other athletic activities they offer. Once the boys “graduated” from the program, they were eligible to become full-fledged members.“I like to train at the Center to stay in shape for soccer,” says Brady. “I go almost every day after school unless I have soccer practice.” Riley also plays soccer as well as basketball at the school. He likes to train at the Center to work on his speed and fitness. “I usually go about three times a week, but I also like going to open gym to play basketball with my friends,” states Riley. Both boys have found that training on their own time has helped them improve in their sports and gives them that extra edge. ​​It’s All About the Dance Megan, Allison, Shannon and Holly Neville, Naperville For the past ten years, dance classes and dance recitals have been a major part of Kevin and Jennifer Neville’s lives. All four of their daughters have studied dance at the Naperville Park District starting at the age of five. Megan (15), the oldest, took ballet as her very first class, and a decade later, ballet is still the only type of dance she studies. Allison (12), Shannon (9) and Holly (9) have moved on from ballet and enjoy studying jazz technique. “We chose the Naperville Park District because they offered a large variety of dance classes and times which was helpful for our schedule,” says Jennifer. “The girls all love to dance, and we love what performing has done for their confidence.” “The teachers are nice at the park district, and we get a lot of personal attention,” says Allison. Megan adds that they like meeting dancers from different schools who they may not have met if not for dance. “You get to show everyone what you have learned after practicing for months! Also, the costumes are cool,” Holly and Shannon chimed in. For Kevin and Jennifer, they are happy that their girls stay active and have fun while they do it. Nerf War Hero Gus Pickelsimer, St. Charles Marcie and Eric Pickelsimer enjoy bringing their kids to the different activities offered up by the St. Charles Park District. So, when their youngest son, Gus, was looking for a great party idea for his 10th birthday, he chose the park district’s Nerf Party. “He is obsessed with nerf guns, like every 10-year old boy, and it was a great option,” says Marcie. The park district sets up shields and bases for nerf target practice, shooting drills, and undercover training exercises. “My favorite part was when we did the team fight,” says Gus. “It was an epic battle. My dad even joined in the fun.” The set-up is a great opportunity for kids to run around, be active, tire-out and enjoy using their imaginations. Besides the Nerf Party, Gus likes coming to the park district for their summer camps and to play mini-golf. Along with these fun activities, he stays fit and happy by being an avid soccer player. “It’s my favorite sport,” states Gus. #GlancerMagazine #CoverStory #KidsTeens #HealthWellness #March152018 #MindyKyle #NapervilleParkDistrict #StCharlesParkDistrict #FortHillActivityCenter

ABC CHIEF METEOROLOGIST GINGER ZEE PRESENTS NEW BOOK AT NAPERVILLE EVENT Once upon a time, Ginger Zee breezed into town and broadcast local weather on Chicago’s NBC station, Channel 5. Her talents rained down and soon her sunshiny personality took Zee to nationally televised ABC’s “Good Morning America” as chief meteorologist, where she appears today. In 2016, fans also saw Zee’s impressive moves as a dance competitor on the popular show, “Dancing with the Stars.” And if all that excitement is not enough, Zee has added another title: author. Perfect for middle grade readers is Zee’s new children’s book, Chasing Helicity. It cleverly weaves a weather story, a character obsessed with natural forces and taps the important STEM movement. This is not Zee’s first foray into the book world. This past December, Zee released her revealing memoir, Natural Disaster: I Cover Them. I Am One. On Monday, April 30 at 7 pm Ginger Zee will share her new children’s title with local fans. This event will be held at Ratio Hall, 131 S. Loomis St. on the campus of North Central College in Naperville. Zee will speak about Chasing Helicity and follow with a booksignng line. Event tickets are available exclusively at GingerZeeAndersons.brownpapertickets.com . About the Book Helicity is well aware that her name is unusual - kind of like Helicity herself. The word Helicity means to spin, and for as long as she can remember, Helicity has been fascinated by the weather. The weather is Helicity's escape from her own reality - may that be school, her father's strict discipline, or her brother's imminent departure for college where he's all set to play football. One fateful day, Helicity and her horse head out on a long ride to take a break from life at home. Even with her vast experience with weather, Helicity is unprepared for the elements she faces. The choices Helicity makes before, during, and after that storm will have a lasting effect on her family and her future. About the Author Emmy Award-winner Ginger Zee is "Good Morning America's" chief meteorologist, reporting on the nation's weather throughout the morning broadcast. Since joining ABC News, Zee has covered almost every major weather event and dozens of historic storms. She broadcasted from the devastated Jersey Shore during Hurricane Sandy, the Colorado floods and wildfires, and covered the wreckage from tornados in Moore and El Reno, Oklahoma. Zee's love of adventure does not stop at studying the atmosphere in the center of the storm. She para-hawked in Nepal, para-glided from the Himalayas to the Andes, dove with sharks in the Bahamas, rappelled 27 stories down the exterior facade of the Wit Hotel in Chicago, plus has gone ice boat racing and surfing. She competed on “Dancing with the Stars,” season 22, and finished third. She lives in New York City with her husband and two sons. About Anderson’s Bookshop Ginger Zee’s upcoming visit is part of Anderson’s Bookshops’ calendar of special author events. Anderson’s Bookshops specialize in book sales, author events, book signings, and building a sense of community, learning and fun. The store has been helping Naperville readers for six generations. Additional locations include Downers Grove, at 5112 Main Street (630) 963-2665 and La Grange, at 26 S. La Grange Rd. (708) 582-6353. A toy shop, Anderson’s Toyshop, at 111 W. Jefferson Ave., in Naperville, opened in 2016. Key to Anderson’s success has been special author events, like the Monday, April 30 program at Ratio Hall with Ginger Zee. #GlancerMagazine #ArtsEntertainment #SoCelebrity #NapervilleNews #Naperville #AndersonsBookshop #WestSuburbanChicago #Lifestyle #TrendingNow #GingerZee #ABC7 #GoodMorningAmerica #ChasingHelicity

POPULAR BUSY NEWS ANCHOR SET TO SHARE HER NEW COOK BOOK WITH WEST SUBURBAN RESIDENTS On TV, Natalie Morales is a busy anchor. But in her off-screen life, Morales is a mom and driven to providing a healthy home for her family. She pursues an active life and - as for us all - her time is precious. This spring Morales is offering her new cookbook, At Home with Natalie and Anderson’s Bookshop in La Grange is ready to welcome her on Wednesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets are required and exclusively available at NatalieMoralesAndersons.brownpapertickets.com . This signing-line only program is hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Rd. in downtown La Grange, (708) 582-6353. Details and a calendar of future events may be found at www.andersonsbookshop.com . About the Book As the beloved and longtime news anchor and co-host of the Today show, current West Coast anchor of the Today show, host of “Access,” and co-host of “Access Live,” as well as the mother of two young boys, Natalie Morales knows how hard it can be night after night to get a healthful dinner on the table that the whole family will enjoy. Morales was born in Taiwan to a Brazilian mother and Puerto Rican father, and she lived around the world as a child—Panama, Spain, and Brazil. That multicultural experience fed her love for good food, but it’s her experience as a working mom that taught her how to cook on the run and keep her recipes healthful. The result is a personal collection of 125 recipes Morales makes at home for her family, including Chicken in Garlic Sauce, Grilled Chimichurri Soy Steak, Sweet and Spicy Slow Roasted Pork, and Pesto Shrimp with Lemon Pepper Fettuccine. About the Author Natalie Morales is the West Coast anchor of NBC’s “Today Show,” host of NBCU’s “Access” and co-host of “Access Live.” Morales is delighted to share her favorite recipes, memories and tips for a healthy lifestyle in At Home with Natalie: Simple Recipes for Healthy Living from My Family’s Kitchen to Yours. She is an avid athlete having run six marathons, multiple half marathons and triathlons. Natalie Morales’ upcoming visit is part of Anderson’s Bookshops’ calendar of special author events. Anderson’s Bookshops specialize in book sales, author events, book signings, and building a sense of community, learning and fun. The store has been helping Naperville readers for six generations. Additional locations include Downers Grove, at 5112 Main Street (630) 963-2665 and La Grange, at 26 S. La Grange Rd. (708) 582-6353. A toy shop, Anderson’s Toyshop, at 111 W. Jefferson Ave., in Naperville, opened in 2016. Key to Anderson’s success has been special author events, like the April 18 program with Natalie Morales. #GlancerMagazine #ArtsEntertainment #SoCelebrity #AndersonsBookshop #WestSuburbanChicago #Lifestyle #TrendingNow #NatalieMorales #NBC5 #TodayShow #NBC #AtHomeWithNatalie #Cookbook #FoodKitchen #LaGrange

KIDS LOVE TO KEEP BUSY – HERE'S A GREAT LIST TO HELP THEM DO JUST THAT! Kids love to keep busy and since summer is still a few months away, we wanted to give moms and dads a super fun list of programs that kids can enjoy indoors. There are countless facilities offering many amazing programs so it was hard to narrow it down, but we did it! Watch for our Summer Camp Guide in April themed “On Super Cool Summer’ listing many more programs. For now, here’s 7 Spectacular Indoor Programs Area Kids Love. 1. UNIQUE PROGRAMS & CAMPS Lifetime Fitness, Warrenville & Romeoville Kids play and learn at this fitness favorite whenever school is out – all year round. With their fun, thoughtful activities and caring supervision, you’ll look forward to breaks as much as the kids do. From Hollywood Week and Science Is Magical, to Crazy Crime Lab and Medieval Mischief, the fun never ends. Summer Camps and School Breaks. www.lifetime.life/kids-family-fun/kids-camps.html 2. GYMNASTICS CLASSES Fox Valley Park District Fox Valley Gymnastics is the home of several competitive teams including Fox Valley Storm Cheer, which has three squads competing in the IRCA. We are also the home of Fox Valley Gymnastics Competitive Teams. Our Level 2-8 teams compete in the GIJO/AAU leagues and use USAG regulations and guidelines. For more information, please contact Annette Nocek, anocek@fvpd.net 3. SUPERHERO SPORTS Players Indoor Sports Center The goal of this youth program is to promote continued athletics by building soccer, baseball and basketball basics that will last a lifetime. Classes will strengthen each child’s ability to work as a part of a team which will be reflected in all parts of their life as well as in future successes, and help each child understand they can be heroes in their community by helping the people around them. www.playersindoor.com 4.  A VARIETY OF SPRING BREAK CAMPS Naperville Park District The opportunities available to local families are simply amazing. From Spring Break Track & Field Camp to Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball Basics, there’s so much to choose from. The Voice Factor Camp, STEM Challenge With LEGO® and TV & Movie Making are just a few of the more unique options. The kids will love these! www.naperparks.org 5. FITNESS CLASSES FOR KIDS My Gym In Wheaton & Naperville Since 1983, My Gym has established local facilities where children learn and grow through unique and exciting activities. My Gym Kids worldwide develop healthy minds and strong bodies under the guidance of trained and loving instructors in a safe, clean and noncompetitive environment. Try a class absolutely free! The best way to learn about their award-winning program is to experience it for yourself. Find your local My Gym and sign up for a FREE guest class…no strings attached. www.mygym.com 6. DANCE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES Soleunique at Wheaton Sport Center The Soleunique Dance Complex in residence at the Wheaton Sport Center offers classes for children as young as age 18-months into early adulthood. Classes include Tiny Soles Ages 18mos-2.5yrs; Sole Babes 1 Ages 3-4; Sole Babes 2 Ages 5-6; 7-8 Combo Class and more. View class schedules and pricing online. Classes also available at the dance studio’s Aurora location. www.soleunique.com/childrens-classeswsc/ 7. SWIM CLASSES  FVSRA Aquatics Program Splash into swim lessons with one of their seasoned swim instructors or sign up for Splash & Play! Classes for all ages and skill levels are offered. We have year round aquatic programming. Learn advanced or beginner skills such as gliding, basic breath control, treading water, front stroke, and more. www.fvsra.org/aquatics Watch for a new, uniquely themed 7 Spectacular List inside each issue of Glancer Magazine. #GlancerMagazine #7SpectacularList #March152018 #NapervilleParkDistrict #WhetaonSportCenter #SoleUniqueDance #FVSRA #MyGym #PlayersIndoorSportsCenter #FoxValleyParkDistrict #LifetimeFitness #KidsTeens

SPRING IS HERE.... Happy March! Spring is in the air and with warmer days, comes some fun holidays that are right around the corner. Make memories with local happenings listed here. From shows and activities, to Easter Egg Hunts & more. Enjoy! Share this feature with friends online and in social media. Subscribe to receive all 24 annual issues. Celebrate Your Birthday with Naperville Park District NAPERVILLE– Looking for a fun, unique and affordable birthday party experience? The Naperville Park District’s birthday party packages make your child’s special day fun for them and easy for you! Choose from a variety of themes: LEGO®, gymnastics, “The Fort”, sports, princess tea, chef, pottery and nature. Visit www.napervilleparks.org/npdparties for more info. Make this year’s birthday celebration your child’s most memorable one yet! Catch All the Fun at DuPage Children’s Museum NAPERVILLE– The Museum is the perfect place to exercise both mind AND body while having FUN! Use the Big Lawn to release some pent-up energy while working to develop gross motor skills, create a challenge in Ramps and Rollers that will exercise important problem-solving skills while burning some calories chasing the balls, and more. The opportunities are endless. Also, flutter, crawl, creep, or fly on over for Bug Bonanza to catch all the fun Saturday, March 31. www.dupagechildrens.org, (630) 637-8000 Super Fun Easter Egg Hunts WHEATON – Busy Bunny Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 24, Cosley Zoo, 4pm Enjoy a visit with the Easter Bunny, activities, animal visits and after-hours access to the zoo. Egg dashes will be available for children ages 2-10. Preregistration is required. www.cosleyzoo.org/events/ ST. CHARLES – Easter Egg Hunt, March 30, Pottawatomie Park, 10am Ages 9 and under. Parents and children arrive at least 15 minutes early to receive instructions. Meet at River View Miniature Golf Court Yard. Bring your own basket to collect the eggs. Keep children behind all lines and wait for signal to start. Please limit each child to 10 eggs. www.visitstcharles.com Curious George • Saturday, April 21 GLEN ELLYN – The McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage is proud to present Curious George on Saturday, April 21st! All-You-Can-Eat Meatball Day comes just once a year and George has been waiting anxiously to help his friend Chef Pisghetti cook something delicious. But when their competitor’s Meatballs O’Matic machine takes the crowd, Curious George must travel to Rome to get a “secret ingredient” that will set them apart. Join the inquisitive little monkey in this delightful new musical! 50 minutes in length, recommended for ages 3 & up. Visit AtTheMAC.org or call (630) 942-4000 for tickets. #GlancerMagazine #KidsTeens #FamilyTime #KidStuff #NapervilleParkDistrict #DuPageChildrensMuseum #Naperville #DuPageForestPreserve #TheMac #CuriousGeorge #March152018

AMAZING LOCAL MOMS WHO DO IT ALL, INCLUDING COACHING KIDS Hailing as college athletes from the University of Michigan and University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Erin Neiman and Kristen Corning can both easily be nominated as Coach Moms of the Year with their full-time careers, house-full of children, and coach’s cap. Erin is a Talent & Organization Development Specialist at Astellas Pharmaceuticals working an average of 50 hours per week, and Kristen is a registered nurse at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva. Erin also plays in a women’s soccer league, while Kristen is an active member on a women’s, as well as a co-ed softball team. Erin has two teenage children and Kristen has three young kids. Erin has been Head Coach of the Naperville Premier League boys’ soccer team for the past 6 years, and Kristen has been the Head Softball Coach at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove for the past year. So how and why do they do it all? “I started coaching so that I could provide my son with a team environment where he could play soccer with his friends and we could make sure that fun and the love of the game was the focus,” Erin says. “I am proud of the relationships that I’ve established with the boys on the team. They’ve changed and learned incredibly over the years and I am grateful to have played an integral role in their childhood, teaching them the value of hard work, positive attitude, teamwork, strategy and drive.” Growing up playing softball, basketball, and volleyball, Kristen says softball helped shape her into the person she is today. “I had many great memories from the sport and I wanted to continue to play a role in young women's lives,” she says. Both women credit their husbands for helping them manage it all from helping with household chores and running the kids around, to assisting with coaching responsibilities on the field. Erin says she also uses an App to manage the team activities and attendance and plans meals and rides each Sunday to make sure the week goes as smoothly as possible. In the end, it’s the validation from former players that keeps them going. “Just last month an alumni player told me that she was lucky to have me in her life,” Kristen shares. “It was reassurance that I was meant to do this!” -Kristen Kucharski #GlancerMagazine #Lifestyle #LocalWomen #March152018 #KristenKucharski #KidsTeens

PERFECT FOR SPRING BREAK CLOSE-TO-HOME FUN With Spring Break on the horizon, not everyone travels, but what’s different and fun to do locally, you may ask? Since we know y’all love to eat, we’ve picked a few fun venues for you to visit while the kids are out of school, along with some favorite menu items to match. Bowlero Serves Up Lots of Fun & Healthy Menu Items, Too! Bowlero is Naperville’s newest fun spot for families– immersive entertainment at its best—the kind of interactive fun that lets you forget about everything and just enjoy the moment. When you roll in, you’ll find a wonderful distraction in every corner of the hipster-inspired, retro-awesome venue. Whether you’re there to bowl on blacklight lane, hit up the interactive arcade, or join a laser tag battle, you’ll no dounbt want to explore the over-the-top culinary creations of their inventive menus. Kids will love the NACHO AVALANCHE layered with nacho beef, warm queso, jalapeños, and pico de gallo, topped with sour cream. Mom will love the HAYSTACK CHICKEN CAESAR with grilled chicken, crispy tortilla strips, shredded Parmesan, romaine lettuce, roasted tomatoes, and Caesar dressing. Dad will enjoy the BEHEMOTH BURGER, a five-pound, 14-inch round party burger with bacon, American cheese, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, and special sauce. Bowlero is a youngin’ with an old soul—combining modern convenience with vintage style in a venue that’s perfect for parties and powered by nostalgia. www.bowlero.com Have Fun at Pinstripes in Oakbrook Pinstripes was built from a passion to gather, to celebrate, and to experience sophisticated fun. Gather around our outdoor fire pit, rival friends in a game of bocce, or lace up the bowling shoes in our grand rendition of the classic American pastime. They feature seasonal, locally sourced ingredients in every dish, taking pride in a thoughtfully selected wine list, rotating craft beers, and attractive variety of handcrafted cocktails. Guests will leave knowing they received the perfect balance of culinary expertise, entertainment, event space and professional service that can only be defined as the Pinstripes Experience. www.pinstripes.com #GlancerMagazine #DiningCabaret #Bowlero #Pinstripes #OakBrook #Naperville

1. COMFORT BY CANDLELIGHT. AN EVENING WITH KATHY TROCCOLI • April 27 • 7pm • Naperville Kathy’s numerous accolades include 24 recordings, 18 number-one radio hits, 19 Dove Award nominations, 2 Dove Awards, and 3 Grammy nominations. In addition to her success in Christian music she has made quite an impact in the mainstream arena as well, scoring a #1 hit with Everything Changes as well as a top 10 single with the iconic Beach Boys, entitled I Can Hear Music. iTickets.com/KathyTroccoliSt . Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd, Naperville 2. SOUTH PACIFIC • April 5-June 17 • Drury Lane More timely than ever, this Rodgers & Hammerstein landmark musical proves that even the backdrop of a tropical paradise cannot shelter its residents from the prejudices of World War II. South Pacific is the winner of the 1950 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and ten Tony Awards including Best Musical. www.drurylane.com 3. PLAN A MINI-GETAWAY TO ST. CHARLES Pheasant Run Invites You & Your Family to Stay & Play Looking for something fun to do? This is the perfect place to have some fun! Here’s what one family had to say: “This resort was offered everything I wanted and more. The staff was beyond friendly, the service was impeccable, our room was great, the food was delicious at every restaurant, and there were SO MANY activities for my kids that they were never bored. We loved swimming in the pools, watching the variety of shows they offered, and even making s’mores by the fire pit. I give this place an 11/10, we will definitely be back!” Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E Main Street, St Charles, www.pheasantrun.com , (630) 584-6300 4. AN EVENING OF LUTHER VANDROSS WITH RUBEN STUDDARD April 20 • Arcada Theater, St Charles His smooth voice has earned him accolades and the nickname “The Velvet Teddy Bear” (from Gladys Knight, no less). Enjoy this special evening as Ruben sings a selection of Luther Vandross songs including some of the late R & B artist’s greatest hits such as “A House is not a Home,” “Superstar,” and “Here and Now.” www.arcadalive.com 5. SHEN YUN: TAKE AN ENLIGHTENING JOURNEY THROUGH 5,000 YEARS All New Program with Live Orchestra at Paramount Theatre, Aurora • Apr 5-8 SHEN YUN’S unique artistic vision expands theatrical experience into a multi-dimensional, inspiring journey through one of humanity’s greatest treasures—the five millennia of traditional Chinese culture. www.shenyun.com www.paramountaurora.com/events/shen-yun-2018/ #GlancerMagazine #5ThingstoDo #GlancerGoTo #Events #ArtsEntertainment #March152018 #ShenYun #ParamountArtsTheatre #SouthPacific #DruryLane #PheasantRun #ArcadaTheatreLive #LutherVandross #StCharles #Aurora #OakBrook

WHEATON SCHOOL'S PLACED ON LOCK DOWN EARLY TODAY On March 14, 2018 at 9:30 a.m., the Wheaton Police Department responded to assist the DuPage County Sheriff's Office in attempting to locate a man with a knife in the area of Geneva Road and Gary Avenue. Wheaton North High School, St. Mark's, and Carl Sandburg Elementary were placed on lockdown. The individual was located and subsequently taken into custody by the DuPage County Sheriff's Office. This incident was unrelated to the schools and the lockdown was conducted as a precautionary measure. #GlancerMagazine #LocalNews #Wheaton #Crime #WheatonPolice