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Family fun event! 14,000 eggs are “hidden” among the 4 ball fields at Frontier Park Sports Complex, divided by age groups. The age groups are: 0-2yrs, 3-4yrs, 5-6yrs, 7-8yrs. At 9:00 am, the horn sounds, and hundreds of kids/parents scramble across the outfields to get the eggs. Special prizes are available, as well as a visit from the Easter Bunny!
This is a FREE Community Event organized by the Naperville Jaycees, however, Donations are suggested. No reservations required.
Please try to arrive THIRTY MINUTES EARLY. Parking is limited and we wouldn’t want your child to miss the Easter Egg Hunting Festivities.
Furthermore we will be accepting food donation for Loaves and Fishes. Below are the items that are in high demand:
– Lower Sodium Canned Goods
– Fruit Juices
– Whole Grains (such as Quinoa)
Easter Bunny Sponsor:
Platinum Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Egg Sponsors
Celebrating the extraordinary service of individuals and organizations in our community, the Naperville Jaycees are pleased to host the 39th Annual Distinguished Service Awards.
This treasured celebration is when the Naperville Jaycees highlight and honor businesses, individuals and organizations that are making a positive impact in the Naperville community.
The 2017 Honorees are:
Your generous sponsorship of the Distinguished Service Awards will include tickets to the awards dinner and recognition in the event program.
Custom and in-kind sponsorship packages are also available. Please contact Miranda Barfuss for more information at [email protected] or 630-269-0963.
Download 2017 Sponsorship PackagesPlease contact Miranda Barfuss for more information at [email protected] or 630-269-0963.
If you have any questions, contact Miranda Barfuss.
RSVP TODAY FOR THE
2017 Membership Picnic Potluck
Naperville Jaycees and Roosters!
We are holding our annual June General Meeting and Picnic on June 13th at the VFW. This is our opportunity to relax and have a little fun before we begin our big push to Labor Day weekend.
Families are welcome and encouraged to attend! We will have fun stuff for the kids to eat & do.
We’ll bring the burgers, Kregers brats, hot dogs, a veggie option, the beer, and water.
Please SIGN UP to bring a side!
Please also RSVP to at [email protected] or 630-621-2227 so he can get a headcount to plan!
Show up as early as 6pm to eat, carouse and play. The General Membership Meeting will start at 7:30pm.
Weather permitting, we will be meeting outside. If it’s necessary we will move the party indoors to the VFW patio.
Rock out with some of Naperville’s finest as they compete to win the first ever Naperville Jaycees Lip Sync Battle!
$30 ticket includes live show, access to cash bar before event, raffle prizes and cocktail reception featuring beer, wine and some apps post event until 11:30pm.
Participants include:
This event is closed.
We need 7 volunteers to host a refreshment station for the Rotary Ride on Sunday, August 13th from 5:40 am to noon (6am to 9am and 9am to noon shifts). We will meet at Commissioner Park in southwest Naperville (on 111th St and 248th Ave.) The Naperville Jaycees will manage the first Rest Stop at Oswegoland Park District offices in Oswego. Those interested in volunteering should contact Daniel Perez at [email protected].
This October, the Naperville Jaycees are presenting Hack the Jack, the area’s first pumpkin carving contest. Hack the Jack, will give contestants the chance to compete for cash prizes based on the first, second and third place pumpkin winners.To participate, area residents may carve pumpkins and submit them for judging by other locals visiting Naper Settlement from Friday, Oct. 20-Oct. 22 during normal business hours, and during All Hallow’s Eve. Pumpkins selected as first, second and third win cash prizes as well as those who voted for those pumpkins if drawn during the raffle. Raffle Tickets may be purchased below.
Winners will be announced on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Naperville Plaza in front of Language Star.
If you would like to enter your pumpkin into the contest, there is a $15 entry fee. Pumpkins must be brought to the parking lot behind the Martin Mitchell Mansion at Naper Settlement on Thursday, Oct. 19, 4:30-9 p.m. Your pumpkin must be fully carved and decorated prior to submission.
Vote For Your Favorite Pumpkin Now!
UPDATE:
1st Place – $250*
2nd Place – $150*
3rd Place – $100*
*Only paid votes are eligible to win money. Check back daily as the pot increases!
Regular entrance fees for Naper Settlement apply. Sunday, Oct. 22, is free for all ages from 1-4 p.m.
1. Submit a pumpkin for judging and collect enough votes to be awarded first, second or third place prizes.
or
2. Have voted for the pumpkins awarded first, second or third place and have your name drawn from the raffle of that winner.
You must purchase tickets to win the cash prizes.
How is the cash pot divided?
Like most 50/50 raffles, the Jaycees will keep 50 percent of the proceeds and the other 50 percent goes into the primary prize pot. The first place pumpkin wins half of the primary pot; second place wins 30 percent and third wins 20. Since there will be two first, second and third place winners, the pot will be divided evenly between the artist and the raffle winner.
Example: 100 pumpkin submissions at $15 = $1,500
200 tickets sold at $5 = $1,000
Total prize pot = $1250
Allocation of prize money
The Jaycees reserve all rights to reject any pumpkin that is determined unacceptable with or without the artist knowledge. The Jaycees are not responsible for the potential loss or damage to any personal items attached to the pumpkins. All Pumpkins will be donated to the event and will NOT be retuned to the artist.
Where will this event be held?
Naper Settlement from Friday, Oct. 20-Oct. 22 during normal business hours, and during All Hallow’s Eve. Pumpkins will be displayed in the southwest corner of Naper Settlement, between the Harvard Playscape and the farm house.
Do you have to pay admission to go to Naper Settlement?
Regular entrance fees for Naper Settlement apply. Sunday, Oct. 22, is free for all ages from 1-4 p.m.
Visit NaperSettlement.org For More Info
How can you win cash prizes?
There are two ways to win Hack the Jack.
1. Submit a pumpkin for judging and collect enough votes to be awarded first, second or third place prizes.
or
2. Have voted for the pumpkins awarded first, second or third place and have your name drawn from the raffle of that winner.
How is the cash pot divided?
Like most 50/50 raffles, the Jaycees will keep 50 percent of the proceeds and the other 50 percent goes into the primary prize pot. The first place pumpkin wins half of the primary pot; second place wins 30 percent and third wins 20. Since there will be two first, second and third place winners, the pot will be divided evenly between the artist and the raffle winner.
How can I vote?
How much are tickets to vote?
Tickets are $5 for three, $10 for seven, $25 for 20, and $50 for 50. Remember, each ticket give you three chances to win!
How much can I win?
The more money that goes into the pot, the larger the prize pays out. The Jaycees will keep 50 percent of the proceeds and the other 50 percent goes into the primary prize pot. The first place pumpkin wins half of the primary pot; second place wins 30 percent and third wins 20.
When are pumpkins due?
Pumpkins must be brought to the parking lot (Aurora Ave near Eagle St.) behind the Martin Mitchell Mansion at Naper Settlement on Thursday, Oct. 19, 4:30-9 p.m. Your pumpkin must be fully carved and decorated prior to submission.
What if I miss the Thursday deadline?
Call (901) 461-2232 and speak to Bill Donofrio. The Jaycees cannot guarantee that we can accommodate last minute submissions. Staff at Naper Settlement SHOULD NOT BE CONTACTED. They are not responsible for the pumpkin submissions.
When will the winners be announced?
The winners will be announced on Saturday, October 28th at Naperville Plaza in front of Language Star.
Can local nonprofits earn income from this event?
Yes, if your nonprofit would like to help us promote this event, you can also earn revenue. After receiving a personal promo code for your nonprofit, you can begin to earn $3 for each pumpkin submitted in your name as well as 20% of the votes sold using your promo code. Give the promo code out to staff, family, friends, board members, etc… The more your code is used, the more your nonprofit can earn.
To participate and get your code, please submit your current 501(c) certificate from the state of Illinois.
Who are the Naperville Jaycees?
The Jaycees are Naperville’s Young Person’s organization dedicated to philanthropy and volunteerism. We’re committed to building Naperville’s future leaders. From Holiday Food Baskets to our annual Easter Egg Hunt, the Naperville Jaycees help the community by volunteering time, fundraising, helping others and recognizing outstanding effort of others within the community … and we have fun doing it.
VOTING NOW CLOSED. STAY TUNED TO HEAR WHO WON!
First Engagement Committee Social Event of 2018!!
Come out to The Beer Market Bolingbrook for General Knowledge Trivia Night with Baig of Tricks Entertainment. Have a drink with us and show off your random knowledge!
This would be a great event to bring your friends, significant others and potential future members. We have a reservation, and I will need a more exact number the week of, so please RSVP to Matt at [email protected] if interested. Hope to see you there!
DuPage PADS needs a team of at least 8 of us to join them. It’s a great time! To volunteer, email Miranda Barfuss, [email protected] or call 630-269-0963.
Line-up at 8:30am downtown Naperville for the parade. Parade starts at 10am.
Join us after the parade for a St. Patrick’s Day Post-Parade Party at The Can, Pepe’s Cantina starting at NOON.
Egg-
Mergency Meeting
Wed., March 28th at 7PM
Bottoms Up Grill
1807 S. Washington St. in Naperville
We will be stuffing 2,000 eggs in preparation for our Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31st. Please come for eggs and stay for trivia night.
Celebrating the extraordinary service of individuals and organizations in our community, the Naperville Jaycees are pleased to host the 40th Annual Distinguished Service Awards.
This treasured celebration is when the Naperville Jaycees highlight and honor businesses, individuals and organizations that are making a positive impact in the Naperville community.
Doors open at 6 PM. Cash bar will open at 6:30 PM.
Your generous sponsorship of the Distinguished Service Awards will include tickets to the awards dinner and recognition in the event program. Custom and in-kind sponsorship packages are available. Please contact Miranda Barfuss for more information at [email protected] or 630-269-0963.
Please contact Miranda Barfuss for more information at [email protected] or 630-269-0963.