The 2023 Ashley Whippet World Series Invitational, the longest-running disc canine competitors, might be held over Labor Day weekend from 9:30 a.m. to five p.m. Sept. 2-3 on the Nike Sports Complex, 288 W. Diehl Road.
The occasion options 75 groups from everywhere in the nation in addition to from Japan, Mexico, Canada and Puerto Rico competing for the title of world champion. There might be three competitors divisions: Open Overall, Open Toss and Catch, and Small Dog.
The occasion is free for spectators, and bleacher seating might be supplied.
Alex Stein, who began the game, might be in attendance, organizers stated. The thought got here after Stein ran out on the sector at Dodger Stadium in 1974 along with his canine, Ashley, who ran 35 mph and jumped 9 toes within the air for a Frisbee. Though he was arrested, it fueled curiosity within the disc canine sport.
The World Series occasion includes a meals tent on website with proceeds donated to https://nostigmas.org, a psychological well being organization.
For extra info, go to www.ashleywhippet.com.
Ron Keller, director emeritus of Naperville Municipal Band, has been named the grand marshal of the 2023 Labor Day Parade in Naperville.
Keller was chosen by the Naperville Jaycees, which organizes the annual vacation parade, due to his a long time long-standing dedication to the musical schooling of the Naperville neighborhood, the organization stated. The parade is an enormous a part of the Naperville Last Fling competition held yearly by the Jaycees on Labor Day weekend.
Keller has been a member of the Naperville Municipal Band for greater than 70 years and took over the position of director whereas in his late 20s, a job he held for 57 years.
In addition to the quite a few awards bestowed upon the band beneath his management, Keller has taught lots of of grade faculty, junior excessive and highschool college students via his profession as a college educator.
In 2003, he created “The Spirit of the Jaycees,” a march to commemorate the Naperville Jaycees financial donation to assist the Community Concert Center in Central Park.
Parking tons and streets close to the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center and Naperville Park District Administration Building might be closed beginning at 5 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, via Monday, Sept. 4, for the Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling celebration.
Street closures and a visitors management plan could be discovered at www.naperville.il.us/enjoy-naperville/last-fling/
Last Fling is a family-friendly competition with a carnival, meals distributors, dwell music, a business expo, parade and different actions. It might be held Sept. 1-4 in downtown Naperville. For extra info, go to www.lastfling.org.
A.D.O.P.T. of Naperville is holding a “Clear the Shelters” occasion on Sunday, Aug. 27, and would be the beneficiary of funds raised by performances of “Into the Woods,’ being held at the Center Stage Theater on Sept. 22-23.
The pet adoption event for cats and dogs will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville. Adoption fees will be $6 for any pets that have been with the Naperville shelter for more than six months.
The local event is part of a nationwide, month-long pet adoption drive throughout August to help find forever homes for animals in shelters. For more information, visit A.D.O.P.T.’s Facebook page.
Proceeds from Theater for Charity presentations of “Into the Woods” at 7 p.m. Sept. 2-23 and 4 p.m. Sept. 24 at Center Stage Theater, 1665 Quincy Ave., Suite 131, Naperville, additionally will assist the no-kill, nonpofit animal rescue organization.
General admission tickets are $28 for adults and $25 for seniors and kids beneath 10.
The occasion additionally features a raffle with proceeds for A.D.O.P.T.
For tickets, go to www.showtix4u.com/event-details/75805.
“Into the Woods” is directed by AnnaMarie Ahonen and produced by Lynn Hodak. For extra info on this productioon and others, go to centerstage-theater.com.
