Michael Burkhardt

DuPAGE COUNTY

Public can still register in DuPage County to vote in November

Robert T Saar, executive director for the DuPage County Election Commission, reminds all potential electors within the county that Illinois law provides a grace period to register to vote for the upcoming Nov. 8, general election, for individuals who were unable to register or change their address before the traditional deadline.

An individual who is not registered or whose registration is not up-to-date has until Nov. 7 to rectify his or her status.

The DuPage County Election Commission office, 421 N. County Farm Road, is open 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.

NAPERVILLE

Naperville Survey asks: How long should school day be?

A work group commissioned by Naperville Community Unit School District 203 concluded that younger students could benefit from additional instructional time each day and older students could benefit from starting school later, which is in alignment with recent recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics as well as the Centers for Disease Control.

School district officials are asking the community to weigh in by participating in the district’s School Calendar and School Day Survey. This survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, and can be taken via email. Answers will be confidential. Reports will not identify individuals. No one in the school district will know who participates unless you identify yourself in open-ended comments.

By conducting this survey, District 203 is seeking to ensure the current school calendar and school day are designed to optimize student learning.

The survey closes on Oct. 18. Go to www.naperville203.org to find it. The district will share the findings and specific steps that may be taken as a result.

 Naperville Shopping weekend activities announced

A weekend of fashion, food and fun celebrating style and the colors of the season for fall will be held Oct. 14-Oct. 16 in downtown Naperville. Highlights of the weekend include:

6-10 a.m. Oct. 14 breakfast at Egg Harbor Café, 175 W. Jackson, with the Mackay in the Morning show and 95.9FM the River, broadcasting live.

• 10 a.m. Oct. 15 Brunch/Fall Fashion show at Sullivan’s Steakhouse featuring downtown fall fashions. Call Sullivan’s at (630) 305-0230 to make reservations, which cost $16 per person for brunch (excluding tax/tip/drinks). Attendees will receive a goodie bag and chance to win prizes.

• noon-5 p.m. Oct. 16, the Fall Wine Walk will benefit ArranmoreArts, an organization that offers unique performances and education experiences for children. Tickets are required, and attendees have to be at least 21 years old. Order tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-naperville-fall-wine-walk-2016-tickets-27690288398.

LOMBARD

Lombard Church hosts organist in festival concert

The 10th season of Artist Series presentations at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lombard, continues 3 p.m. Oct. 23, with a Reformation Festival including organ, brass and chorus.

All Saints Day this year marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. In celebration of that event, the Reformation Festival at St. John’s will feature Michael Burkhardt as organ soloist and conductor of the festival chorus and brass. Internationally known for his innovative and inspiring hymn festivals and for his creative work with children, Burkhardt is in frequent demand as a choral clinician, organ recitalist and hymn festival leader. He is director of worship and the arts at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Livonia, Michigan, director of worship and the arts for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and artistic director of the Detroit Handbell Ensemble.

Included in the program at St. John’s will be choral works such as “Come Now, Prince of Peace,” “O Day Full of Grace,” “How Firm a Foundation,” “Go, My Children, With My Blessing,” and Martin Luther’s immortal, “A Mighty Fortress is Our God.” Brass accompaniment and congregational singing of familiar hymns will also be part of the event.

Burkhardt’s appearance is partially underwritten by a gift from the Fox Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

An informal reception with light refreshments will follow the concert, during which the photography of Timothy Johnson will be on display and available for purchase.

The public is invited to attend the Festival event and the reception. No tickets will be sold; a free-will offering will be requested.

St. John’s Lutheran Church is on the southeast corner of Lincoln and Maple streets in Lombard. Information about St. John’s Artist Series is available by calling the church office, (630) 629-2515.

WHEATON

Holy Land healthcare crisis is topic of speech in Wheaton 

The Middle East struggle is the topic of a talk to be presented at the First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton, 714 N. Carlton, Wheaton. Guest speaker Alice Rothchild, M.D., will present: Healthcare Crisis in a Sacred Place: The Impact of War and Occupation on the Holy Land Oct. 15. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. and Dr. Rothchild will speak at 9:15 a.m. The public is invited. The fee is $15. Call (630) 668-5147 for tickets and reservations. All proceeds will support medical and educational efforts in the region.

HINSDALE

Proposed Hinsdale school building referendum to be discussed

The administration of Community Consolidated School District 181 will lead a one-hour informational presentation about the referendum to build a new Hinsdale Middle School. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session and then a school tour.

The event will be held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Hinsdale Middle School, 100 S. Garfield Ave., Hinsdale.

Information about the proposed referendum can be found at www.d181.org. The referendum will be on the Nov. 8 general election ballot.