Sights of the Season

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A Canadian lynx enjoys the spring sunshine at Cosley Zoo in Wheaton.
Clara’s Pasta in Woodridge celebrated 38 years in business by serving up dishes like pasta primavera ($6.75) and canolis ($1.50), at 1987 prices.
Clara’s Pasta in Woodridge celebrated 38 years in business by serving up dishes like pasta primavera ($6.75) and canolis ($1.50), at 1987 prices.
Clara’s Pasta in Woodridge celebrated 38 years in business by serving up dishes like pasta primavera ($6.75) and canolis ($1.50), at 1987 prices.
The National Charity League of Greater Naperville hosted its Annual Tea and Senior Recognition and Fashion Show on March 16. The tea is a tradition of the 100-year-old national organization, showcasing its core values of service, leadership, and culture. Each mother-daughter pair brings a teapot to share in the experience. The greater Naperville chapter recognized 10 seniors for completing their journeys with the organization and collectively serving more than 1,500 hours of service to local philanthropies.
We Were the Lucky Ones author Georgia Hunter discussed her new book, One Good Thing, and her writing process at Anderson’s Bookshop in March.
The City of Naperville and the Naperville Riverwalk Commission broke ground March 27 on the Eagle Street Gateway project, a key portion of the Naperville Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan, which will improve accessibility for all.
In partnership with Door Dash, West Suburban Community Pantry has made more than 10,000 home deliveries of nutritious food to neighbors in need in DuPage and Will Counties. The program delivers food ordered through the pantry’s Online Market, helping extend its reach to those who experience mobility, transportation, childcare, or other barriers.
Thanks to Dress Up 203, in March 34 students from Naperville North and Naperville Central High Schools were able to pick out their perfect prom dresses. The nonprofit set up a boutique with more than 700 donated dresses, complete with fitting rooms and volunteers for alterations.
Thanks to Dress Up 203, in March 34 students from Naperville North and Naperville Central High Schools were able to pick out their perfect prom dresses. The nonprofit set up a boutique with more than 700 donated dresses, complete with fitting rooms and volunteers for alterations.
Hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop, ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ author Bonnie Garmus discussed her bestseller April 3 in Naperville.
“Embracing AI in the Workplace” was the topic of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Spring General Membership Luncheon held March 20 at Elements at Water Street. A guest from RobotLAB also made an appearance.
The College of DuPage Foundation, in support of the McAninch Arts Center and the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, hosted the benefit gala “Waves of Japan: Night of Drums and Dreams” Feb. 23 at the MAC. More than $100,000 was raised to support the COD Foundation’s Major Exhibition Fund and the summer 2025 exhibition ‘Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World.’ The evening included a production by YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan.
The College of DuPage Foundation, in support of the McAninch Arts Center and the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, hosted the benefit gala “Waves of Japan: Night of Drums and Dreams” Feb. 23 at the MAC. More than $100,000 was raised to support the COD Foundation’s Major Exhibition Fund and the summer 2025 exhibition ‘Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World.’ The evening included a production by YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan.

People, places, and scenes around the area

 

Photos: West Suburban Community Pantry, COD, Ron Hume (Riverwalk), Matthew McHugh Photography (NCL), Adri Boudeman (Dress Up 203), Jen Banowetz (lynx, Clara’s, robot, Georgia Hunter, Bonnie Garmus)

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