Naperville News Digest
Registration open for Rotary Club St. Paddy’s Day 5K
Registration is underway for the Naperville Sunrise Rotary’s 17th annual St. Paddy’s Day 5K.
The race, presented by the West Suburban Irish, will take place at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, just before the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It begins at Centennial Beach, 500 Jackson Ave., and follows a route through downtown Naperville, organizers said.
This is one of the first certified 5K races of the running season in the region. Runners are encouraged to dress in St. Patrick’s Day-themed costumes and hats and each will receive a collectible St. Paddy’s Day 5K Tech Running Shirt.
Prizes will be awarded and race times will be posted online.
Proceeds will support DuPage PADS, Loaves & Fishes and NAMI DuPage, which is part of the club’s mission to raise funds for local youth and families.
For more information, visit www.napervillesunrise.com/events/5k.
Colton Dixon to perform at Community Christian Church
Naperville Community Christian Church will host Colton Dixon’s “The Love I Have for You” tour with special guests Tasha Layton and Bodie.
Billed as an “unforgettable evening of music and inspiration,” the concert will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 22 at the Community Christian Church-Naperville Yellow Box, 1635 Emerson Lane.
Tickets range from $31 to $93. General admission doors open at 6:30 p.m. with early entry for VIP and early entry tickets.
Dixon, a Christian pop artist, placed seventh on Season 11 of “American Idol” in 2012. His “The Love I Have For You” tour is “an evening of encouragement and connection,” his website says.
Layton appeared on season 9 of “American Idol.” Her 2021 hit “Look What You’ve Done” reached the top of Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart and earned her recognition as one of the publication’s Top 5 Female Christian Artists of the Year.
Bodie, who came in second on NBC’s “The Voice,” just released the deluxe edition of his debut album “NO SKIPS” last month. His single “Whisper and the Wind” has surpassed 38 million streams worldwide.
For tickets, go to www.ticketweb.com.
Tickets on sale for the Cabaret for Good charity event
Tickets are available now for Theater for Charity’s fundraiser, “Cabaret for Good,” taking place at 7 p.m. March 6-7 at Nature’s Best Cafe, 1904 Brookdale Road.
The cabaret-style event features local artists singing classics, including Broadway tunes, organizers said. The evening also includes information about Youth Outlook, a beneficiary of Theater for Charity, an organization that provides support and resources to LGBTQ+ youth.
There will also be a preview of the group’s fall main stage production, “The Prom,” with a selection of songs performed at the event, organizers said.
Tickets are $21 in advance and $25 at the door. Food and drinks can be purchased at Nature’s Best Cafe throughout the evening.
Theater for Charity is a nonprofit group that raises funds for community organizations through live performances. Proceeds will be used to support the group’s operational and equipment needs, organizers said.
For tickets, go to www.theaterforcharity.com.
Colon Cancer Seminar presented in Fort Hill
Dr. Jared Emolo, colon and rectal surgeon at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, will talk about colon cancer, options and care during a presentation at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 at the Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive.
Part of the Fort Hill Wellness Series presented by the Naperville Park District, the hour-long discussion will cover cancer basics and how to manage a colon cancer diagnosis, a news release states.
Regular screening, which usually begins at age 45, is the best way to prevent colon cancer, the release said.
Packed lunches will be served during the program. Registrations are required before Wednesday March 4.
The cost is free for Fort Hill Fitness members, who must register in person at the activity center or by phone at 630-995-8900, and $5 for non-members, who can register online with activity code 114230 at www.napervilleparks.org.
