DuPage County events calendar
April 12, 2016
Bestselling author Lisa Scottoline will be coming to Anderson’s Bookshop on Naperville on April 15. (Photo courtesy Lisa Scottoline.com)
April 15
Lisa Scottoline Reading and Book Signing
7 p.m.
Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville
Free event; book costs $27.99
Bestselling author Lisa Scottoline will talk about her new book, “Most Wanted.” Ethical questions are brought to light when a donor is the father of a happy couple’s baby-to-be and a serial killer. To join the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson’s. Purchase by visiting or calling (630) 355-2665.
April 15
Chamber Music Concert
7:30 p.m.
95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville
Free
DuPage Symphony Orchestra‘s Woodwind Quintet will perform a fun, family-friendly performance at the 95th Street Library. A short, informal performance will be followed by a question-and-answer session. For more information, visit www.dupagesymphony.org.
April 16
Fish Release
9 a.m.
Lake Foxcroft, 2S540 Lambert Road, Glen Ellyn
Free
Children are invited to participate in a fish release to restock Lake Foxcroft and help to keep it healthy. Each child will be given a bucket of fish to carry to the water’s edge and release. Lake Foxcroft is being evaluated by the Glen Ellyn Park District to determine what fish are needed to keep the lake healthy. Kiwanis Club of Glen Ellyn, Kiwanis Club of Central DuPage County, Key Clubs of Glenbard East and Glenbard South, Builders Clubs of Glen Crest and Hadley Middle Schools and WDSRA Aktion Club are sponsoring the event with the Glen Ellyn Park District. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Glen Ellyn food pantry. For more information, call Rosie Reiter at (630) 529-4370.
April 16
Electronics Recycling
9-11 a.m.
4930 Lincoln Ave. (Rt. 53), just south of Lisle Lanes, Lisle
Free
Accepted items include computers, monitors, printers, scanners, mobile devices, still and video cameras, televisions, MP3 players, microwaves, batteries of all types, chargers, cables and wires of all types, radios/speakers, fax machines, stereo systems, keyboards, mice, DVD and VHS players, digital converter boxes, video game consoles and alarm clocks.
April 16
Ignite The Nite!
7 p.m.
Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville
Free
Ignite The Nite! is a performing arts celebration to benefit KidsMatter. The event is a concert by talented young performers honoring champions of youth mental, developmental and behavioral health. Guest host is WGN Radio’s Steve Cochran. Followed at 8 p.m. by Rainbow Room Cabaret Dinner and Entertainment. For more information, visit www.kidsmatter2us.org or call KidsMatter (630) 527-6562
April 16
Wine Tasting Event
5 p.m.
St. Philip the Apostle Church, 1233 W. Holtz Ave., Addison
$20 per person
This Knights of Columbus event includes tasting, appetizers and a souvenir wine glass. Fifty wines will be featured and available for purchase. Proceeds support Knights of Columbus’ charities. For tickets, contact Mike Grigsby at (630) 327-6726 or mgrigsby@ur.com.
April 17
March for Babies – DuPage 2016
9 a.m.
Naperville Riverwalk, 736 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville
Free
Join the walk to raise funds to support research and programs for stronger, healthier babies. For more information. visit www.MarchForBabies.org or call (312) 435-4007.
April 17
South DuPage Musician’s Guild Concert
2 p.m.
Downers Grove Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove
Free
The South DuPage Musician’s Guild ‘s concluding program of the 2015-16 season will be a variety of vocal and instrumental music performed by local members of the Guild.
April 21
Downton Abbey Tea and Discussion
1:30 p.m.
Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass Ave., Westmont
Free
Enjoy tea and dessert and participate in a celebration of the last season of the award-winning TV series, “Downton Abbey.” We will play our version of Downton Abbey bingo and watch part of an episode from season six. Adults 18 and up are welcome. Registration required. Call (630) 981-6200.