July 2016 NAHC Newsletter P.O

July 2016 NAHC Newsletter P.O. Box 5245, Naperville, Illinois 60567-5245 www.napervillehomeowners.com

In This Month’s Edition: NAHC Meetings Will Resume in the Fall with Activity Center Tour ...... 2 The NAHC Needs your Support During 2016 Membership Drive ...... 2 Protect Your Trees From Summer Heat ...... 3 Do Loud Commercial Lawn Mowers Disturb Your Weekends? ...... 4 Naperville Police Department and Park District Police Announce "Citations for Safe Biking Habits" ...... 5 2016 National Night Out ...... 6 Should Naperville Include Federal Housing Vouchers as a Legal Source of Income?...... 7 New NAHC Email Address ...... 8 NAHC Briefs – News You Can Use! ...... 8 Mark Your Calendar ...... 13 “Green” Opportunities for Association Clubhouses and Common Property...... 17 News from Naper Settlement ...... 18 Park District Updates ...... 19 Library News ...... 20 The NAHC newsletter is published monthly to provide the news and information Naperville homeowners need. We welcome and appreciate your feedback. Send it along with information for future newsletters to our Newsletter Editor at [email protected]. President’s Letter While July is typically more about beaches and barbecues than city business, 3 upcoming Municipal Center meeting topics, ranging from the mundane, to potentially expensive, to life altering for many in need of a break and some kindness in their lives have sparked my interest. Starting with mundane, July 20th’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is expected to address something which, while not particularly earth shattering, can be ear shattering. Planned for the agenda is whether Naperville should further regulate the weekend hours commercial landscape and lawn services can fire up mowers and blowers. Proposals include delaying start times from 7 AM until 8 AM on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and pushing for an earlier than 7 PM end to Sunday mowing. Whether this is an important problem or not, City Council asked that further restrictions be considered. If you haven’t taken our poll yet it will be available for a couple more days at http://www.napervillehomeowners.com/WebPage.asp?PN=QuizList. Potentially expensive is a public Open House on July 13th from 4 until 7 PM to review updated streetscape plans for downtown. While bricks and benches don’t get me worked up, costs of implementation, further streetscape expansion, and potential elimination of parking spaces as part of addressing downtown conditions does offer room for concern. If you cannot attend the Open House, a survey, available through July 20th at www.p2cdesigns.com/survey, is collecting input. Lastly, the life changing issue. On July 19th City Council is expected to address the Housing Advisory Commission’s recommendation amending the local Fair Housing law to stop landlords from discriminating against veterans, the aged, poor and disabled who want to use federal housing vouchers to help pay their rent. As a Housing Commission member, I strongly support this effort to assist some of the most vulnerable members of our community whose hope is to improve their access to clean and sanitary homes while searching for a better quality of life. To see what else is keeping the Confederation busy over the summer, keep an eye on www.napervillehomeowners.com.

Bob Fischer President, Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation [email protected]

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NAHC Meetings Will Resume in the Fall with Activity Center Tour Your next regularly scheduled NAHC Monthly meeting will be Saturday morning, September 17th when the Naperville Park District will give us a tour of the new Fort Hill Activity Center. Even though we are not meeting over the summer, we are planning election forums, monthly meeting topics and speakers, and recruiting sponsors for coffee and networking at our meetings for the 2016-2017 program year. If you have ideas for a future meeting, including venues or something you would like to learn more about, please let us know! We greatly appreciate the support of our 2015-2016 meeting sponsors listed on the right! If you, your business, or organization would like to sponsor an upcoming NAHC meeting, opportunities are available to become a "Meeting Sponsor." The NAHC will provide table space for food and drink and space for the sponsors display and literature. In our monthly newsletter for the month of the sponsored meeting, we will include the Sponsor's logo and an "elevator speech" describing the sponsor's business or services. The Sponsor will be allotted 3 minutes to talk about their product/service/organization/company during the meeting introductions. The NAHC will also acknowledge and thank the sponsor in email and website notices for the meeting, and verbally at the meeting. Finally, a link to the sponsor’s website will be added to any meeting summary posted on the NAHC website. The sponsor will provide food and drink for 50 attendees and this may include but not be limited to:  A.M. Mtg. - pastries, fruit, juice, coffee & water  P.M. Mtg. – desserts, cheese & crackers, coffee/pop & water  Set Up and Clean Up of the refreshment area  All paper & plastic products (cups, plates, napkins, utensils, etc.). Coordination will be done through the Sponsorship Chair. The Chair will verify location, date, time, facilities, and numbers. Thank you for considering sponsoring refreshments at one of our monthly general membership meetings or educational seminars. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact the NAHC at [email protected] Also, a special thanks to our May meeting Sponsor, The DuPage Drones. Due to a communication mix-up the original sponsor announcement in the May newsletter was in error. We should have said: The DuPage Drones are a cutting-edge, family entertainment platform that will provide unforgettable and enjoyable experiences for everyone. The Drones play in the Prospect League which is a collegiate summer league, essentially where some of the best college baseball players come to play in the summer. The Drones will be playing at the Village of Lisle- Benedictine University Sports Complex this coming summer. More information is at http://dronesbaseball.com/

The NAHC Needs your Support During 2016 Membership Drive Have you or your association sent us a check yet? We really need your support if we are to continue representing the community and providing the programs and information our members expect and have come to rely upon. We are sending out invoices “on demand” and would appreciate your help in allowing us to keep the light on. To get an invoice, email us at [email protected].

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Recognizing that a necessary part of any home, business, or association is managing finances, the Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation Board of Directors took some steps to make our collection of annual dues, as well as the approval and payment of our dues invoices by our members, a little easier for both sides of the transaction. To reduce the administrative overhead associated with dues collection, and to provide financial certainty (and a bonus) to our loyal members, the Board has agreed to establish a dues pre-payment option as part of this year’s membership drive. Members can opt to buy in for 2016 at this year’s rates ($30 for association, $10 for individual members), or they can lock in their membership for three years, with the payment for the third year discounted by 50% ($75 for associations, $25 for individuals). By taking advantage of the three year plan, members are able to lock in their membership at current rates, reduce the administrative costs of writing and mailing checks, and get a bargain rate to boot. In answer to some questions we were asked about the “Dues Sale: Is the NAHC running low on money? No, we are financially healthy. As a volunteer organization we do look for ways to make our lives easier, and reducing the administrative burden of annual dues collection is one of them. We also note that a $30 invoice costs our members as much to process as a $75 one, so this is an opportunity to make their administration easier as well. Am I going to be asked to pay again next year, even though I paid for 3 years in 2016? No, we do keep a computerized record of dues payments and it is associated with the list we use for invoice preparation. What’s the confederation going to do with the extra money collected this year? We are going to put it in the bank and use it for future years' expenses. We run a “break even” budget focused on our administrative costs (insurance, website, legal and regulatory costs, forums, printing) and appreciate your support as we pursue our mission to make Naperville a great place to call home. Whether to take advantage of our “dues sale,” or just to pay 2016 dues, send an email to [email protected] and we will send you an invoice. Thanks for being part of the Confederation! We appreciate your membership and participation.

Protect Your Trees From Summer Heat NAHC Director Skeet, a Certified Arborist, shared these tips for keeping your trees healthy during the summer months. To get more information, Skeet can be contacted at his “day job” at Bartlett Tree Service, https://www.bartlett.com/locations/Bolingbrook-IL.cfm or by phone at 630-960-4001. The lack of rain and high heat often experienced during the summer season creates a dangerous water deficit for trees. Root systems for urban trees are often thin and shallow and vulnerable to drying out, especially on trees in poor condition. First, prioritize watering needs on your property. Trees can be permanently damaged and may not recover, so watering ‘at risk’ trees is the more important.  Recently transplanted trees and shrubs (reduced root systems).  Any tree that has received root or other damage.  Susceptible species such as ash trees (Emerald Ash Borer target).  Sensitive species such as Sugar and Norway Maple.  Floodplain species such as Pin Oak, River Birch and Red Maple  Trees in planters or parking islands (limited root space).  Trees growing outside their normal range.  Any specimen or favored tree. 3 The NAHC Monthly Newsletter is a tool for communicating to and within our member associations. Please feel free to reproduce any newsletter content in your own Association newsletters.

We recommend 1 inch of water per week when there is no rainfall. The root zone of one large tree may spread over a 30’x30’ area. One inch of water over this area would require 560 gallons of water or over ten 55-gallon barrels! An open garden hose would need to run wide open for almost one hour to deliver this much water. Adding a sprinkler will cut down the flow requiring more time. A cup can make a perfect gauge for your sprinkler’s flow rate. Deeply soaking less often is more efficient than frequent light watering. Soil should be allowed to dry between watering for root aeration. Soaker hoses waste less water than sprinklers, but must be moved frequently for good coverage. Watering at night or morning is best. Oscillating sprinklers work well if placed next to the trunk and directed at the dripline. Do not allow the watering stream to hit the bark. Watering every day will cause tree root rot issues. Roots need oxygen, and water suffocates the roots! Proper mulching is the next most important thing you can do to help your trees. Please keep the mulch off the trunks of the trees. Mulch like a donut, not like a volcano. Please remember that while we go inside or find shade when it is hot, the trees response is to drop leaves, their solar panels, to keep cool. Leaf drop is normal, when temperatures rise above 80 degrees, or high humidity.

Do Loud Commercial Lawn Mowers Disturb Your Weekends? At their June 7th meeting, the Naperville City Council asked the NAHC to weigh in on whether commercial lawn services should be allowed to operate in residential neighborhoods before 8 AM on weekends and after 6 PM on Sundays. Members of Council have heard complaints from residents who feel that the ear-shattering decibel level of commercial mowers and blowers should be somewhat curtailed on weekends. While these changes will not impact when homeowners decide to do yard work, contractors would be limited both on Saturday and Sunday mornings when currently commercial landscape contractors can now begin their work (mowing, etc) at 7 AM. City Council is considering changes that would delay the start time on weekends (Saturday and Sunday Only) to 8 AM to provide neighbors with another hour of uninterrupted rest on weekends. There is also a move afoot to limit activity on Sundays with proposals ranging from an earlier quit time (6 PM) or requiring that lawn services follow commercial contractor restrictions which would change legal mowing hours (again, for lawn services only) to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and no commercial work allowed on Sundays. The last time a Sunday ban was suggested, the Confederation opposed those limitations recognizing that typically Sunday mowing is a result of rain during the week and contractors trying to catch up with their schedules. What do you think? Is this a problem? Should there be changes in allowable hours when very loud mowers and blowers can be active in our neighborhoods? Take our two polls by clicking here and let 4 The NAHC Monthly Newsletter is a tool for communicating to and within our member associations. Please feel free to reproduce any newsletter content in your own Association newsletters. us know what you think. The polls will close after the fourth of July so we can get our findings in the hands of the Planning and Zoning Commission in advance of their July 20th meeting when limitations are scheduled to be discussed.

Naperville Police Department and Park District Police Announce "Citations for Safe Biking Habits" The Naperville Police Department, in partnership with the Naperville Park District Police, will be "citing" residents all summer long for demonstrating safe biking. Unlike traditional citations, however, these "tickets" can be redeemed for a free ice cream cone at the Riverwalk Café, located near Rotary Hill. The "Citations for Safe Biking Habits" community education and bicycle safety awareness campaign will continue through the end of August 2016. Police officers from both departments can reward bicyclists for demonstrating good bike safety practices by providing the bicyclist with a coupon for a free ice cream cone redeemable at the newly renovated Riverwalk Café, 441 Aurora Ave. The purpose of this initiative is to encourage all bicyclists to always wear a helmet, obey all traffic laws, lock up bikes when not in use and be visible and predictable. Additional bike safety rules are printed on the back of the coupon as another reminder to stay safe. Naperville Park District Police would also like to encourage those bicyclists using the Bike Paths and Trails throughout Naperville's parks to "Share the Trail" by always yielding to pedestrians, including hikers and joggers, staying to the right, alerting others when passing or approaching on the trail and controlling their speed at all times. Although bicycling is a fun activity and a great way to become and remain fit, bicyclists can be seriously injured in accidents. They are less protected than drivers of automobiles and do not always practice safe riding habits. As part of this Summer Bike Safety Campaign, both police departments also recommend the following bike safety tips in order to enjoy a safe and secure ride, every time:  Wear a bike helmet at all times. Wearing a bike helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent.  Keep your bike in good working condition. Be sure tires are properly inflated, brakes work, and the chain is clean and well oiled.  Ride single file on the roadway, as far to the right as practical.  Obey all traffic laws and slow down and check traffic at all corners and intersections.  Watch parked cars for pedestrians and opening doors.  Keep both hands on the handle bars except when indicating turn signals.  Stay off busy streets.  Have a headlight on your bike when riding at night, as well as rear and wheel reflectors.  Wear light colored and/or reflective clothing while riding.  Only one person on the bike.  No stunt riding.  Do not carry packages or bundles when riding.

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 No hitching rides from cars.  Do not wear headsets while riding.  Always yield to pedestrians.  Secure the bike when finished riding. The Naperville Police Department also encourages bicyclists to register their bikes in case of loss or theft. Bike registrations are accepted at the Naperville Police Department, 1350 Aurora Ave., during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is a one dollar ($1.00) registration fee, and registration forms can be found on the City of Naperville's website at: www.naperville.il.us/protectyourbike. For more information on bike safety and security, bicycle registration and suggested locking devices, contact the Naperville Police Department's School Resource Unit at (630) 420-6731 or visit the City of Naperville's website at: www.naperville.il.us/protectyourbike.

2016 National Night Out A great opportunity for neighborhoods and Homeowners Associations is the City’s Annual National Night Out celebration. Whether a picnic, block party, parade, ice cream social, or something else, National Night Out provides neighbors with an opportunity to get together, get to know each other better, and celebrate our community. The City of Naperville will be happy to send personnel and City equipment to your event as an added incentive for neighbors to come out and have fun. Members from the Naperville Police, Park District Police, Naperville Fire, Public Works, Animal Control, Electric and Water Utility departments will visit many of the registered events. Neighborhood registration is free and gives City representatives an opportunity to attend local events as time and circumstances permit. To register online, go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NNO2016 . Please register by July 15. For assistance in making your event a success, please contact Naperville Police Department Crime Prevention Specialist Julie Smith at (630) 305-5450 or [email protected]. Each year, the City of Naperville selects an issue affecting our community to be highlighted on National Night Out with continued focus throughout the year. “Lock It or Lose It” is intended to remind residents that many property crimes can be prevented simply by locking home doors, garage doors, windows and vehicle doors. In 2015, 89% of the burglary to motor vehicles occurred to UNLOCKED vehicles. The Naperville Police Department is advising residents to “Lock It or Lose It”. As part of National Night Out, Naperville is partnering with Little Friends, a private 501(c)3 organization providing services to children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Founded in 1965, Little Friends operates three schools, vocational training programs, community-based residential services and the Little Friends Center for Autism. Donations are needed to sustain these programs. At the National Night Out Kick-Off event at Centennial Beach on August 1, canned and non-perishable

6 The NAHC Monthly Newsletter is a tool for communicating to and within our member associations. Please feel free to reproduce any newsletter content in your own Association newsletters. food items will be collected. Residents hosting neighborhood block party events on August 2 are encouraged to have to have a donation drive and collect back to school classroom supplies. This year in addition to the Tuesday night celebration, The City of Naperville along with the Naperville Park District would like to invite you to participate in the National Night Out kick-off celebration at Centennial Beach from 5 to 8 p.m. A donated canned or non-perishable food for the Little Friends organization will get you in for FREE! Enjoy water demonstrations and entertainment. A limited amount of free food and beverages will be provided. There will also be a free Emergency Vehicle Show on Sunday, August 7, 2016, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Downtown Naperville along Jackson Avenue between Eagle and Main streets. The City of Naperville and Naperville Police Department, in conjunction with the Downtown Naperville Alliance, is bringing part of the Midwest’s largest emergency vehicle display to downtown Naperville. Fans of all ages are invited to explore the vehicles, some of which are approximately 75 years old. More modern equipment, such as S.W.A.T. tactical and other emergency vehicles, will also be on display. For more information and event registration, go to http://www.naperville.il.us/nno.aspx

Should Naperville Include Federal Housing Vouchers as a Legal Source of Income? Naperville’s Housing Advisory Commission (editor’s note: NAHC President and Newsletter Editor Bob Fischer is a member of this group) has forwarded a recommendation to City Council that the current City of Naperville Fair Housing Ordinance be expanded to clarify what is considered a legal source of income and implement additional protections for prospective tenants and landlords when Federal housing vouchers are part of a rental negotiation. Currently, it is the policy of the City that all individuals shall have an equal opportunity to purchase, own, lease, and occupy housing within the City without being discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, familial status, physical or mental handicap or disability, military status, sexual orientation, or legal source of income. It is also the policy of the City that members of those protected classes shall have the right to be free from discriminatory practices when engaging in real estate transactions. The City code can be found at: https://www2.municode.com/library/il/naperville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT10PORE_CH5 FAHO. While the City ordinance includes legal source of income (which, along with Military service and sexual orientation are not part of the current Federal law), legal source of income has never been defined nor is there any case law in other jurisdictions that enumerates exactly what legal income does and does not entail. At issue in Naperville is whether or not Federal Housing vouchers (available to allow several groups including veterans, very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market) should be specifically stated, as they have been in other jurisdictions, as a legal income source and, if so, what protections should be included within the ordinance for landlords and tenants alike. There are a finite number of vouchers available within the marketplace and recipients and landlords both need to meet certain criteria to participate in the program. There are pros and cons on this issue. In favor of vouchers are that they are a guaranteed income stream to landlords (directly deposited in landlord bank accounts monthly by the Federal Government); certain tax credits are available for qualifying landlords accepting vouchers; voucher recipients are pre-screened prior to being granted vouchers; adverse (e.g. criminal) actions by voucher holders can cause loss of program eligibilty leading to losing a major income stream for the tenant (this leads, ion many cases, to voucher holders being “ideal” tenants); and, that for recipients being able to use their 7 The NAHC Monthly Newsletter is a tool for communicating to and within our member associations. Please feel free to reproduce any newsletter content in your own Association newsletters. vouchers, a key to a higher quality of life becomes available for them and their family. On the other side of the coin, some believe vouchers represent unwarranted Federal government intrusion into what should be a private transaction between a landlord and a tenant, and being enrolled in the program may economically or otherwise impact or restrict landlords. While voucher approval does require a physical inspection of the property, the inspection criteria, for the most part, reflects current city code and items that tenants would typically expect (e.g. working appliances) when renting. The Housing Advisory Commission unanimously recommended an ordinance update in January that would include vouchers, but that would also provide protections for landlords designed to minimize potentially negative issues associated with voucher acceptance. Proposed Landlord protections include the ability to stop the lease negotiation if uneconomic repairs are required and the ability to rent to any other prospective tenant presenting a bona fide offer while the voucher is in the approval process. Landlords will retain the right to not lease to voucher holders who fail to meet their otherwise legal screening criteria (e.g. credit score), and typical lease conditions and caveats will still apply. City Council is expected to hear the Housing Advisory Commission recommendation at their July 19th meeting. While there is sentiment in some quarters to defer action in the hope that education activiities will convince more landlords to voluntarily consider voucher holders (a city staff survey of existing voucher-accepting landlords indicated a high degree of satisfaction with the program), the Housing Advisory Commission reaffirmed their earlier decision following further discussion at their June meeting. Commissioner Bob Fischer noted at that meeting that the vouichers provided an opportunity to help the most vulnerable members of our community achieve an improved quality of life, and tacit approval of continued discrimination against voucher holders should not be allowed. The Confederation has not taken a position on this issue and positions taken by NAHC President Bob Fischer as a member of the Housing Advisory Commission are his alone.

New NAHC Email Address The Confederation’s incoming email address has changed to [email protected]. For the time being, “outbound” email is still sent from our old address (so please continue to include [email protected] in your safe senders list), but as we prepare for the future, we decided a new address, not linked to a specific service provider, was important for consistency and continuity. Please update your address books. Thanks!

NAHC Briefs – News You Can Use! With NCTV17’s help, you can be the most informed person in the room. Sign up now for their daily video updates. These quick, two-minute videos will give you the latest local news and sports headlines for our community. Check your inbox every day, and you’ll never be out of the loop again. -0- Every year, Americans head out on our roads to celebrate the Fourth of July at picnics, parties, parades and more. Unfortunately, for many, the celebrating includes drinking alcohol, which too often leads to drunk driving on one of the most traveled holidays of the year. That’s why Naperville Police will be on patrol this Independence Day, making sure motorists are driving sober. “Don’t even think about drinking and driving this Fourth of July – or you will be arrested,” said Sgt. Derek Zook.

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“The ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign means zero tolerance for drunk driving – no excuses.” In addition to looking for drunk drivers, Naperville Police will be stepping up seat belt enforcement, particularly at night when seat belt usage rates are at their lowest. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data shows that young drivers (18 to 34 years old) are especially at risk of driving drunk. In fact, nationally, 58 percent of the drivers 18 to 34 years old who were killed over the July Fourth period in 2014 were driving drunk (BAC of .08 or higher). Motorcycle operators are also overrepresented as the highest percentage of alcohol-impaired drivers in fatal crashes. In 2014, more than a quarter (29 percent) of motorcycle operators in fatal crashes had BACs of .08 or higher. The consequences of drunk driving include putting your life and the lives of others at risk, but a DUI arrest also means a loss of freedom and money, including going to jail, losing your license and paying steep financial expenses. Sgt. Zook emphasizes that always designating a sober driver and not letting friends drive drunk are just two simple steps to help avoid a tragic crash or an arrest for drunk driving. Other important tips include: If you are hosting an Independence Day party:  Remember that you can be held liable and prosecuted if someone you serve is involved in a drunk driving crash.  Make sure all of your guests designate a sober driver in advance or help arrange ride-sharing with other sober drivers.  Serve lots of food and include lots of non-alcoholic beverages at the party.  Keep the phone numbers for local cab companies handy and take the keys away from anyone who is thinking of driving drunk. If you are attending an Independence Day party:  Designate a sober driver before the party begins and give that person your car keys.  If you do not have a designated driver, ask a sober friend for a ride home, call a cab, sober friend or family member to pick you up, or just stay where you are and sleep it off until you are sober.  Never let friends leave your sight if you think they are about to drive while drunk.  Always buckle up – it is your best defense against a drunk driver. -0- Drop off unwanted latex paint at the Woodridge Greene Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility, 7900 S. Route 53, Woodridge, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekdays through July 29 and during the same time on Saturdays July 9, 16 and 23. Paint will be filtered, re-blended and distributed for free during the same hours of collection. For more information, contact the DuPage County Public Works Department at (630) 985-7400. -0- On July 1, 2016, the Illinois Ombudsperson Act was scheduled to go into effect. This new law requires that homeowner and condominium associations register with the State (including paying a registration fee) and take steps to implement written policies for resolving owner complaints. Failure to implement such policies will, at a future date, interfere with an association's ability to collect common expenses through the legal process. As with many things in Illinois, progress toward setting up the necessary infrastructure and personnel to administer this law remain a work in process. The Confederation continues to track information related to this new law and will share it in future

9 The NAHC Monthly Newsletter is a tool for communicating to and within our member associations. Please feel free to reproduce any newsletter content in your own Association newsletters. newsletters and on our website. As an example, legislation passed by both the House and Senate and currently awaiting the Governor’s signature provides that the Ombudsperson Act would be effective January 1, 2017 (instead of July 1, 2016), and that it would be repealed on July 1, 2022 (instead of July 1, 2021). Stay tuned… -0- Work has begun on the South Washington Street Bridge. The bridge, which crosses the DuPage River, is located on Washington Street between Ring Road and Naper Boulevard. The purpose of the project is to add pedestrian sidewalks to both sides of the bridge and conduct infrastructure work to extend its useable life. Work is being done in two stages, with the southbound lanes of Washington Street currently closed between Ring Road and Naper Boulevard and the two northbound lanes reconfigured so two-way traffic is maintained at all times. This stage is expected to be complete in mid-August. The second stage will begin immediately afterward and will see the closure of the northbound lanes of Washington Street with the two southbound lanes reconfigured for two-way traffic. Access to Weigand Park will be maintained at all times throughout the course of the project. Construction hours will be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with Saturday work done as necessary. All work and projected dates are weather dependent. The bridge serves as a means by which residents in the immediate area can access commercial centers both in south Naperville and in Bolingbrook as well as Weigand Park. Currently, pedestrians and cyclists must cross the river by using the same lanes in which vehicles travel creating safety issues for all involved. The majority of the work is expected to be complete and all lanes reopened to traffic by mid-November. Final clean up and cosmetic work could continue into December. -0- According to news reports, Illinois has already collected an extra $5 million in license plate renewal late fees since the absence of a state budget led the Secretary of State’s office to cease mailing out renewal notices. Watch your wallet - ensure you are aware of pending expirations by subscribing to Paperless License Plates Renewal Notices received by e- mail. To receive your license plate renewals by e-mail, go to https://www.ilsos.gov/greenmail/ and enter the Registration ID and PIN located on your current registration card. If you do not have a renewal notice or a current registration card, please call the Public Inquiry Division at 800-252-8980 to obtain your Registration ID and PIN number. Please note – it may take one renewal cycle for the system to work – so register your car early and take a look at your plates and make a calendar note of the month they will expire. Late vehicle registrations are subject to a fee of $20 in addition to the $101 renewal fee, and anyone driving with expired registration risks tickets from local law enforcement as well. You can either decide to donate additional cash to the state, or just remember to renew on time. Doesn’t the State of Illinois already get enough of your money? -0- As temperatures rise each summer, so do the number of motor vehicle burglaries committed in our town. In fact, burglary to motor vehicle is one of the most common crimes in Naperville and occurs when someone unlawfully enters a vehicle to commit a theft. This felony offense occurs throughout all of Naperville and surrounding areas, but it is also one of the easiest crimes to prevent. Statistics show that over the past two years, nearly 90% of the motor vehicles burglarized in Naperville were unlocked.

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With that information in mind, this summer, the Naperville Police Department is asking those who live, work and visit Naperville to "Lock It or Lose It." By increasing awareness of this simple, proactive step anyone can take, we hope to save motorists the hassle and pain of being victimized in this manner and significantly reduce the number of burglaries in Naperville this year. "There is no cure-all for criminal activity, and even a town with as outstanding of a reputation as Naperville has some crime. We have to work together to prevent it," said Naperville Police Chief Robert Marshall. "We hope to remind residents and visitors that the simple act of locking your car will undoubtedly decrease the odds of you becoming a victim of motor vehicle burglary." Please remember to lock your car before you lose any of your possessions. -0- Since 1996, the Community Career Center, a non-profit organization located in Naperville has been responding to the challenges of unemployment and under-employment in DuPage, Kendall, Kane, and Will counties. Annually, they assist over 1,000 job seekers in their search for employment through one-to-one career exploration sessions, networking and accountability group meetings, and workshops. Staff and volunteers offer a wide range of technical and realistic job search assistance, as well as encouragement. The Center also provides workstations with computers and telephones for job seekers to conduct their job search. A job bank with current postings is also available on site. The Center has a job search library of reference books, business directories, and general information. Their activity calendar can help you become familiar with the services and programs offered at the Center. It can be found on their website at www.communitycareercenter.org. -0- Naperville has been selected as 1 of 12 new cities to participate in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ What Work Cities initiative – one of the largest-ever philanthropic efforts to enhance the use of data and evidence in the public sector. Launched in April 2015, the initiative is now providing support to 39 cities in 25 states and will work with up to 100 mid-sized cities on a rolling basis through 2018. Naperville is one of the newest cities to join a rapidly growing movement among City Halls whose leaders are making a public commitment to enhancing their cities’ use of data and evidence to improve services, inform local decision-making and engage residents. The cities of Baltimore, Maryland; Buffalo, New York; Cape Coral, Florida; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Greensboro, North Carolina; Gresham, Oregon; Kansas City, Kansas; Providence, Rhode Island; Scottsdale, Arizona; Topeka, Kansas; and Wichita, Kansas, were also selected to join the initiative today. What Works Cities collaborates with participating municipalities to review their current use of data and evidence, understand where they are utilizing best practices and identify areas for growth. Naperville will work with the What Works Cities expert partners to create a meaningful and sustainable open data policy and performance standards. The timing of this effort aligns with the City Council’s recent focus on a new mission statement and goals, the City’s launch of a new website and the future implementation of a new enterprise resource planning software system. The consortium of leading organizations that has been assembled by Bloomberg Philanthropies to provide a program of expert support includes the Behavioral Insights Team, the Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University, the Government Performance Lab at the Harvard Kennedy School, Results for America and the Sunlight Foundation. The new cities join these other What Works cities: Anchorage, Alaska; Bellevue, Washington; Boston, Massachusetts; Cambridge, Massachusetts; Charlotte, North Carolina; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Denton, Texas; Denver, Colorado; Independence, Missouri; Jackson, Mississippi; Kansas City, Missouri; Las Vegas, Nevada; Lexington, Kentucky; Little Rock, Arkansas; Louisville, Kentucky; Mesa, Arizona; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; New Orleans, Louisiana; Raleigh, North Carolina; Saint Paul, 11 The NAHC Monthly Newsletter is a tool for communicating to and within our member associations. Please feel free to reproduce any newsletter content in your own Association newsletters.

Minnesota; San Francisco, California; San Jose, California; Seattle, Washington; Tacoma, Washington; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Victorville, California, and Waco, Texas. To receive updates on the What Works Cities initiative, please visit whatworkscities.org. -0- The Naperville Fire Department is currently seeking donations of used and “clunker” vehicles from residents and local businesses. Firefighters will be able to practice critical auto extrication skills with the donated vehicles as well as use them for tool demonstrations, training and more. The department is seeking as many vehicles as possible for use in the coming months into next year. To make a donation of a vehicle, please contact Ruthi Sommers at (630) 305-5900 or [email protected]. All vehicles must have titles and keys available. If a vehicle cannot be driven to the Naperville Fire Department, but is located within City limits, Fire Department staff will make arrangements to have it picked up. Donations may possibly qualify as a tax exemption at the end of the year. Please consult your personal accountant or a tax preparation professional for more information and eligibility. -0- DuPage County Stormwater Management hasreleased a flood-proofing guidebook intended to help homeowners resolve common localized flooding issues from both underground and overland sources. “The catalyst for the development of this guidebook was residential feedback during meetings and events. Time and time again, residents ask us how they can protect themselves from flooding, particularly where large-scale infrastructure interventions are not an option,” said DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee Chairman Jim Zay. Tthe guidebook helps homeowners identify their flooding source, as well as various ways to combat this flooding. Depending on the type of flooding, solutions range from installing overhead sewer systems to nature-based solutions homeowners can tackle themselves. The guidebook also includes resources for during and after a flood. To understand these flooding issues, residents who frequently experience varying types flooding on their property were polled. Common issues and concerns were compiled, and experts consulted to formulate effective and simple actions homeowners could take to reduce flooding. Download your copy at: http://www.dupageco.org/EDP/Stormwater_Management/Docs/Reports/52625/ -0- Loaves & Fishes and Naperville CARES Merge Effective July 1, 2016. The partnership between Naperville CARES and Loaves and Fishes represents a major step for both organizations, each of which has created strong program models and will now integrate resources and programs to provide an elevated level of excellence in service to the community. The combined entity will be called Loaves & Fishes Community Services. The Naperville CARES emergency assistance and car program will be integrated with all non-food services offered by the agency and renamed the Loaves & Fishes CARES Programs. Mike Havala will continue to lead the expanded organization as Chairman of the Board and will serve as Interim CEO until a permanent CEO is named. Janet Derrick of Naperville CARES will become the Vice President of Loaves & Fishes CARES Programs.

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Mark Your Calendar  Sponsored by the Exchange Club, Ribfest will be held in Knoch Park from noon to 10 p.m. Friday, July 1 through Monday, July 4. The event features rib vendors from across the nation, as well as many additional food vendors, attractions and musical entertainment. More details are available at http://www.ribfest.net  This summer, the Naperville Police Department has partnered with the Naperville Junior Woman’s Club to offer “Open Bike Night” at Safety Town”. On the following nights, children between the ages of 3 and 10 are invited to bring their bikes to Safety Town, 1320 Aurora Ave., and practice riding on the streets of this miniature city from 5 to 7 p.m.

While riding, participants practice many of the basic rules of safe bicycling, including riding single file, stopping and looking both ways at intersections, using correct hand signals and following road signs and signals. Teen volunteers will be on hand to manipulate the traffic signals for a more realistic biking experience. The cost is $5.00 per child. Additionally, children may rent a Kettcar® for $3.00 if they would rather ride one of Safety Town’s small 4-wheeled bikes. During “Open Bike Night” adult supervision is required, and all children must wear a bike helmet. Members of the Naperville Police Department will offer helmet fitting sessions at each “Open Bike Night” to ensure that everyone’s helmet is properly adjusted for a safe ride. For more information about “Open Bike Night,” contact Sydney Zuhn, Director of Safety Town, at [email protected] or Mary Browning, Naperville Police Department Community Education Specialist, at [email protected].  The City has contracted with P2C Design, LLC for work on the Downtown Streetscape Project to gather inventory on the current streetscape conditions and develop a new standard that will enhance the downtown area. P2C will host a public open house on Wednesday, July 13 to share information about existing conditions of the current downtown streetscape and an updated, proposed design plan to enhance the pedestrian environment and visual elements of the downtown area. The meeting is from 4 to 7 p.m. in Meeting Room B of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. Interested parties may also give feedback through a survey at www.p2cdesigns.com/survey. Online surveys must be submitted by Wednesday, July 20.  The Naperville Park District’s 2016 Shakespeare in the Park presents “Two Gentlemen of Verona” at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 15 at the Community Concert Center in Central Park. The talented actors of the Midsummer Theatre Troupe perform Shakespeare’s comedies in an engaging style that makes the language understandable for audiences of all ages. The 2016 performance is directed by Kristen Duerdoth of Geneva, featuring actors from the Western Suburbs. Patrons are invited to bring a picnic supper to the performance or simply enjoy the beautiful outdoor setting of Central Park. Bench seating is provided, and there is plenty of room for those who want to bring their own chairs or blankets. Please note that alcohol and glass containers are not permitted in the park.  The fourth annual Naperville Ale Fest will take place on Saturday, July 16, 2016 and will showcase over 200 unique beers from craft breweries around the country. The fest will also feature live music and food from some of Naperville's favorite restaurants. Situated on the grounds of the Naper Settlement, with downtown Naperville as a backdrop, it is the ideal setting to experience craft beer. A portion of the proceeds from the Naperville Ale Fest will benefit the Naper Settlement and the Naperville Heritage Society. More details can be found at http://napervillealefest.com.  Naperville’s Millennium Carillon Tuesday evening summer

13 The NAHC Monthly Newsletter is a tool for communicating to and within our member associations. Please feel free to reproduce any newsletter content in your own Association newsletters. concerts feature guest carillonneurs through August 23. Further details are at http://www.naperville- carillon.org/Recitals. Naperville’s Millennium Carillon performances during the 2016 season also include lunchtime Saturday recitals and Sunday afternoon concerts at 4:00 p.m. through September.  The Naperville Municipal Band Summer Concert Series continues every Thursday evening at 7:30 PM in Central Park with the final performance of the season scheduled for August 18. More details can be found at http://www.napervilleband.org  Summer in downtown Naperville includes free live music by local artists as the annual Rollin’ on the River concerts play on Friday evenings through August 5th (no concert is scheduled on July 1) from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Riverwalk Free Speech Pavilion located near the Dandelion Fountain at Jackson Avenue and Webster Street..For more information including artists and schedule go to http://www.napervilleparks.org/rollinontheriver

 The 2016 Concerts in Your Park series is bringing family-friendly music to Naperville parks throughout the community this summer. These free, Sunday evening concerts feature Chicago area bands in a variety of music styles. All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. and end by 8:30 p.m. The audience is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a Sunday evening of musical entertainment. Locations, performers,

14 The NAHC Monthly Newsletter is a tool for communicating to and within our member associations. Please feel free to reproduce any newsletter content in your own Association newsletters. and dates are at http://www.napervilleparks.org/concertsinyourpark:  The second annual India Day Grand Parade and Celebration is on Sunday, Aug 14th, 2016 in Naperville’s downtown and Knoch Park. Be part of the colorful parade, learn about India and enjoy the culture, food and ethnic clothes/jewelry and enjoy the concert by India’s Sensational Singer Sunidhi Chauhan and her Group. Entry is free for all events. Naperville is the first city to support and host the India Day Parade in the suburban Chicagoland area. More information will be available soon. Invite all your friends & family to this amazing colorful and vibrant event.  On August 16th at 10 AM, to celebrate the first 35 years of the Naperville Riverwalk, 2,000 plastic ducks will “race” in the DuPage River from the foot bridge near Centennial Park to the Eagle Street Bridge near the Naperville Municipal Center. All proceeds will benefit the Riverwalk Foundation for education and enhancements along the winding brick path of the city’s natural treasure in the heart of the central business district.  Duck racers do not have to be present to win.  Ducks are $5 each  Quack Pack – 5 ducks for $20  Family Flock – 25 ducks for $100  Cash prizes will be given to 13 duck adopters.  The first three ducks to finish the race will receive cash prizes, $1981, $500 and $250 in that order. A $35 Lucky Ducky Drawing will recognize 10 lucky ducky winners with $35 each. Lucky Ducky numbers will be drawn at random just prior to the Riverwalk Duck Race. For more details and to order your ducks go to https://go.rallyup.com/naperville-riverwalk-duck-race. Remember! Let wildlife be wild! Feeding human snacks and bread crumbs to ducks, geese and other waterfowl is harmful to the health of wildlife and to the environment.  Explore a collection of 23 larger-than-life copper frogs taking part in a variety of activities, including playing instruments, catching butterflies, and meditating on a lily pad at The Morton Arboretum through September 25Th. Displays include the “Tree Frog,” nestled in a stately white oak, “Zenny,” relaxing on his lily pad in the fountain of the May T. Watts Reading Garden, and the “Jazz Trio,” set in the Arboretum’s Arbor Court The statues are the work of North Carolina-based sculptor J.A. Cobb, who fashions his work from sheets of copper around steel armatures.

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“Green” Opportunities for Association Clubhouses and Common Property Applications are now being accepted for Naperville’s 2016 Renewable Energy Program, which makes grant monies available to directly fund local community-based renewable energy projects within Naperville. Applicants must be a non-residential Naperville Electric Utility customer, and projects must be located and installed in Naperville. Applications will be evaluated on a competitive basis and must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, July 25. Renewable energy projects that may qualify for the Renewable Energy Program grants include passive solar space heat; thermal process heat; solar, photovoltaic, wind, biomass and fuel cells; solar water heat; geothermal heat pumps; solar space heat; and other distributed generation technologies. More information about the 2016 Renewable Energy Program grant, along with the grant application, is available at www.naperville.il.us/repgrant. Preference will be given to those applicants who have a mission that serves the larger community as well as a community education component about renewable energy solutions to their project (public or private schools, parks, museums, institutions, universities, service clubs, events, gathering spots, places of worship, etc.). Applicants must also be a contributor to the Renewable Energy Program at the time the grant application is submitted and for at least 24 consecutive months after. Grant awards are limited to a $50,000 maximum cost reimbursement award and 50 percent of the applicant’s total cost of the energy improvement project. The City reserves the right to change the funding levels based on the number of qualified projects submitted. As this is a reimbursement award, funds will be distributed to recipients upon verification of successful project completion and documentation submission. The funding source for this grant program are the Naperville Electric Utility customers who invest in renewable energy through their monthly bill payments. In addition, non-residential customers of Naperville's Electric Utility are also invited to apply for the 2016 Naperville/Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) electric efficiency lighting program, which assists commercial, educational, nonprofit and institutional utility customers that are interested in energy efficiency. This is the first year of a three-year grant the IMEA has awarded the City of Naperville to be used for energy improvements. Examples of projects that might qualify include installation of light-emitting diode (LED) street lights or exterior and interior lighting systems. Projects may receive up to 50 percent of the total project cost (up to $25,000), and awarded funds must be matched dollar for dollar. Additional applications for other programs, such as refrigeration; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems; and efficient fans and motors will be available at a later date. It is anticipated that a total of 20 grants will be available during the 2016 grant cycle. Pre-approval is required for all projects, and applicants who want to receive an incentive for an electric efficiency project should not begin the project until they have received a notice to proceed. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-evaluated basis until all funds are awarded. More information about the program is available at www.imea.org/EEProgram.aspx, and applications are available atwww.imea.org/EEIncentives.aspx.

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News from Naper Settlement www.napersettlement.museum 523 South Webster Street Naperville, Illinois 60540 (630) 420-6010 (630) 305-5255-fax

Naper Settlement is a nationally-accredited, award-winning outdoor history museum set on 12 magnificent acres in the heart of Naperville at 523 S. Webster St., Naperville, IL. Our grounds are where history comes to play and community comes to connect. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org or call (630) 420-6010. -0- Programs and special events are held during the summer season through October on the 12-acre museum campus that features 30 historic buildings and structures. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $12 adults (13+), $10 seniors (62+) and $8 youth (4-12). Members and children under 4 are free. Naperville residents receive free general admission with proof of residency. Visit www.napersettlement.org or call (630) 420-6010. -0- July Happenings @ Naper Settlement Naper Nights – On Friday, July 22, OMT will perform from 6-7:30 PM. OMT plays a variety of music from Rock to Indie to Country – from classic to current. Their approach is simple – choose great works and play them in their own style. They will be followed on stage from 8:15-10 PM by Mike and Joe playing alternative rock hits from the ’90s to today from one of Chicago's premier party bands, including songs from Train, Dave Matthews Band and Mumford & Sons. Saturday, July 23 will feature Killer Queen from 6-7:30 PM recreating the music of Queen in a fun, exciting live performance with mega-talented musicians playing a whole stream of huge sing-along hits. Landslide will take the stage from 8:15-10 PM. Landslide is a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, whose albums have sold more than 100 million copies. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Landslide will play all the hits you’ve loved over the past four decades. No outside food or beverages are allowed with Food and beverages available for purchase. Purchase tickets here! Online ticket sales will end at noon the Thursday before each event weekend. Gates are open from 5-10 PM each night. Meet this Old House: Murray Building on Sunday, July 24 - Your reserved place in this special building tour allows you to come under the ropes to walk in the footsteps once trod by Naperville’s early residents and engage with museum experts about the structure’s significance. In July, tour the

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Hobson Law Office within the Murray Building, led by the museum’s Curator of Research Bryan Ogg and guest tour guide Attorney Keith Letsche to learn about 19th century law practices. Letsche is a historian, an avid antiques collector and the former president of the DuPage County Historical Society, the Greater Chicago Chapter of the Victorian Society in America and the Garfield Heritage Society. Moderate walking and stair climbing involved. Ages 13+ only. More details are at www.napersettlement.org. Summer Camps - Naper Settlement offers one-day to five-day Camp Naper Summer Day Camps through Aug. 5 with new extended hours.  July 6-8, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Home on the Range was a log cabin and campers in grades 3-6 will experience the challenges and the rewards of pioneer life in this three-day camp.  July 7-8, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Let your artistic side run wild in Drip, Scribble, Sketch, a two-day camp for grades 1-6.  July 11-15, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Crack codes, decipher hieroglyphics and more during Treasure Hunters for grades 1-6.  July 18-22, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Explore Naper Settlement’s 12 acres and throughout Naperville during Secret Seekers for grades 3-6.  July 18-22, 9 to 11:30 a.m: It’s the latest musical craze and campers in grades 4-6 will each have their own ukulele to strum up a storm with recording artist Kevin Presbey during Camp Ukulele.  July 25-29, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Campers in grades 1-6 will snoop for clues and examine evidence armed with tools used by detectives during Treasures Hunters Extreme.  July 29, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.: The popular one-day immersion Civil War Camp for grades 5-8 returns. Parents can come for dinner.  Aug. 1-5, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m: During the final camp of the season, Summer Sampling Extreme, campers in grades 1-6 will travel back in time to explore how science and history come together through the ages.

Park District Updates Stay connected with the Naperville Park District throughout the year by following them on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, LinkedIn and Park Talk Blog. Sign up for e-news by visiting their homepage at www.napervilleparks.org -0- The following Naperville Park District facilities will be closed from Sat.-Mon., July 2-4: Administration Building (320 W. Jackson Avenue) Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center (305 W. Jackson Avenue) – open for scheduled classes only 95th Street Center (2244 W. 95th Street) – open for scheduled classes only Please note: Centennial Beach has modified hours on Monday, July 4: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Knoch Knolls Nature Center (320 Knoch Knolls Road) will be closed Monday, July 4. The following facilities will operate over the weekend with normal business hours: Riverwalk Café Paddleboat Quarry Millennium Carillon Sportsman’s Park Trapshooting Range Springbrook and Naperbrook Golf Courses -0- Following the close of Ribfest, site work will begin for a new maintenance facility at Knoch Park. Preparation for the demolition of the Barn Recreation Center and Central Maintenance Shed, located at 421 W. Martin Ave., will start with the installation of a construction fence. The demolition is planned for mid-July, depending on weather and completion of permitting.

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Once demolition begins, the contractor will set aside small sections of the brick walls and wood paneling for residents to pick up at a designated location outside the construction fence along W. Martin Ave. At their June 23 meeting, the Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance that officially declares a portion of the Barn bricks and paneling as surplus property and authorizes the demolition contractor to make some of these materials available for residents to gather if they wish. -0- The Naperville Park District Board of Park Commissioners conducted annual officer elections for the 2016-2017 year on Thursday, June 9. Rich Janor was elected president and Mike Reilly was elected vice president. Additionally, Park District staff members Sue Stanish, director of finance, and Jacki Stern, executive administrative assistant, were elected as board treasurer and board secretary, respectively. -0- The fourth annual Junior Tour de Naperville is coming to Commissioners Park on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Hosted by the Naperville Park District, the event gives kids ages 3-10 the opportunity to ride their bicycles, big wheels or tricycles around the 1.2-mile trail, cheered on by family and friends. The event began in 2013 to commemorate the 100th edition of the Tour de France. “This event gives kids a chance to ride their bikes at their own pace, as well as enjoying the challenge of riding on the 1.2-mile trail at Commissioners Park,” said Program Manager Fred Gusel. There will be separate starts for younger and older participants: the 3-5-year-olds will start at 9:00 a.m. followed by the 6-10 year-olds at 9:30 a.m. The older kids will be challenged to go around the course as many times as they can. Each participating child must register for the event and will receive a yellow T-Shirt. Participants will have three “support and gear” (SAG) stops, with drinks and snacks. Parents are welcome to encourage them from the sidelines or to accompany them around the course. Additionally, Park Police officers will be on hand to “cite” safe bicycling practices with a “ticket” for a free ice cream cone at the Riverwalk Café. The Naperville Park District is collaborating with the City of Naperville’s Police Department to promote safe bicycling this summer by handing out tickets for safe bicycling habits throughout the community. Registration for the Junior Tour de Naperville is in progress. To register for the event, please visit www.napervilleparks.org. Commissioners Park is located at 3704 111th St.

Library News For more information go to http://www.naperville-lib.org Drive-up returns for all materials are available 24 hours a day at all buildings. Materials may also be renewed by calling 630.961.0460. The Library Catalog, http://www.naperville- lib.org is available 24/7 for you to download or renew materials. Summer Library Hours are now in effect with Sunday hours at Nichols and 95th Street dialed back to 1 PM to 5 PM. Late night Sunday hours will return, along with school, in the Fall. -0- Still time to sign up for Summer Reading Program - Bookworms throughout the community are already turning pages for this year’s Summer Reading Program at Naperville Public Library.

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Coined Read for the Win, this summer’s reading challenge will last through Aug. 15. “We thought Read for the Win was a great theme since the Olympics are taking place this summer,” said Anne Bultman, adult and teen services supervisor at Nichols Library. “It can apply to not only the Olympics but to any sport. Anyone can relate to it.” Readers of all ages, including infants and their parents, can register to participate at any time throughout the summer – a time when many students are out of school and are encouraged to keep their minds active. “Children and teens who read over the summer perform 35 to 40 percent better on reading achievement tests than those who don’t read over the summer,” Bultman said. From families on road trips listening to audiobooks to readers swinging in their hammocks holding a best seller, the reading program motivates the masses to thumb a good read with incentives. For reading throughout the summer, all reading levels will be able to earn prizes, such as books or coupons. “Children will be able to shoot baskets when they return a reading log. The spinner will be used to determine the number of tries a child gets,” Bultman said, adding that teen and adult readers also will be eligible for end-of-the-summer drawings for extra prizes. The program is open to everyone, and no library card is required to sign up. To register, stop in at any library location or go to www.naperville.readsquared.com. Programs to showcase Summer Reading Program - In conjunction with this year’s Read for the Win Summer Reading Program, the library will host several free upcoming programs: For Kids The Origin of Sports – 2 to 2:45 p.m. July 8 at 95th Street Library Vladimir Goes for Gold – 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Aug. 5 at 95th Street Library For Teens Ice Cream Taste-Off – 3 to 4 p.m. July 13 at 95th Street Library Quidditch Tournament – 2 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at Wil-O-Way Park For Adults Brown Bag Lectures: Babe Didrikson Zacharias – 1 to 2 p.m. July 21 at 95th Street Library Riveting Rio De Janeiro – 7 to 8 p.m. July 28 at 95th Street Library Gaming for Grown-ups – 6:30 p.m. July 15, Aug. 12 at 95th Street Library Sounds of Brazil – 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at 95th Street Library Olympic Movie Triathlon – 1 p.m. Aug. 1, Aug. 2 and Aug. 3 at Naper Blvd. Library -0-. Club Makes Caps for a Cause- This summer season’s Pay It Forward community project is knitting or crocheting chemo caps to donate to Edward Cancer Center. The club meets from 3 to 5 p.m. July 5, July 19 and Aug. 2 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, as well as from 1 to 3 p.m. July 12 and Aug. 9 at Naper Blvd. Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd. Participants should bring their own materials and tools and either make chemo caps or bring their own personal projects to work on in the group. All skill levels may attend. Experienced crafters are welcome to share their expertise and work with staff to help beginners. -0-. Hotspots now Available - Naperville Public Library now is circulating 42 portable hotspots to the public. The hotspots will be available to Naperville Public Library cardholders for a two-week loan period. Holds can be placed, and the device can be renewed if there are no holds on

21 The NAHC Monthly Newsletter is a tool for communicating to and within our member associations. Please feel free to reproduce any newsletter content in your own Association newsletters. them. The hotspots will be available for checkout at all three library locations. -0-. Library to Celebrate Harry Potter Book Release - Celebrate with other Potter fans as Nichols Library will be open late in anticipation of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts I & II,” which is set to be released July 31. The library plans to be open until about 12:30 a.m. Saturday, July 30 so fans can pick up their copy. In conjunction with the book release, teen Harry Potter fans can fly their Nimbus 2000 or Ford Anglia to the library to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 at 95th Street Library to make a wand, get sorted by the sorting hat or partake in Harry Potter trivia while watching “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and drinking butterbeer. Several other take-home crafts and activities will also be provided. From 1:30 to 4 p.m. Friday, July 29, teens can watch “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” on the big screen at Naper Blvd. Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd. -0-. Sunday Summer Hours in Effect - Summer hours will be in effect for all three library buildings, which will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. every Sunday through Aug. 28. Regular hours will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Starting Sunday, Sept. 11, Nichols and 95th Street libraries will resume their regular Sunday hours of 1 to 9 p.m., and Naper Blvd. Library will continue to be open from 1 to 5 p.m. every Sunday. .

While we’re taking the Summer off from Monthly Membership Meetings, things are still happening in our Community and NAHC Board Members are actively looking out for your best interests!

Keep an eye on www.napervillehomeowners.com for late- breaking news and information Our next Newsletter will be sent out on or about August 1st Thanks for reading! Bob Fischer President – NAHC

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