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Aug
17
Sat
Trivia Night @ Judd Kendall VFW
Aug 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

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Trivia Night

Presented by the Naperville Jaycees

Celebrity Host: Ian Holzhauer, famous local brother of Jeopardy champion, James Holzhauer

Join us:
Date: Saturday, August 17, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Social Hour
7:00 PM Questions Begin
Place: Judd Kendall VFW
908 Jackson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
Cost: $20 per person

All proceeds benefit Naperville Jaycees and are donated back to the community.

Join us for an informal, fun competition where your team of 6-10 people (10 people max!) will battle other teams to see who has the greatest knowledge of all things trivial. Get a table of friends together and come join the fun. Your team will have its own table and answer the trivia questions together, so don’t be shy.

The event is BYOF (Bring Your Own Food)! Bring a fun team name and theme, as well as munchies or a full meal for your team to enjoy. The VFW will provide a cash bar. No outside alcohol is permitted.

 

REGISTER TODAY!

Space is limited and advance registration is strongly advised.

Oct
5
Sat
Amazing Halloween Race 2019 @ Downtown Naperville
Oct 5 @ 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm

The Amazing Halloween race will be on Saturday, October 5th @ 1:30 pm. This is a scavenger hunt like event where teams race to the finish line solving clues and completing mental, physical and eating challenges.

Teams will be in groups of 5. The cost is $30 per person or $150 for Team of 5 and it covers a t-shirt, race materials, and awards. Afterwards, there will be a post-race party to announce the winners.

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How does the Amazing Halloween Race work?

  • Teams of 5 will gather to receive a set of clues that lead to different locations.
  • At each location, you will need to answer questions to find the checkpoints.
  • Once at a checkpoint, the whole team must carry out the challenge.
  • Once the challenge is completed, you’ll be given the next set of clues to continue.
  • Prizes will be awarded to the first 3 teams to reach the final destination with the quickest time.

Any questions please contact Helen Taylor at 815-218-5993 or [email protected].

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Nov
1
Fri
Spooktacular Halloween Party at Pepes! @ Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Nov 1 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Pepes-partyJoin us for Pepe’s Cantina Annual Halloween Party!

Wear your best costume, buy raffle tickets for a Halloween Themed Basket, we will also be accepting donations to raise money for Food Giving.

Hope to see you there! Bring your friends!

Feb
20
Thu
Young Professionals Night at the Paramount @ Paramount Theatre
Feb 20 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Join us for a Young Professionals night at the Paramount Theatre! Enjoy an hour of networking with professionals just like yourself, followed by a performance of the World Premiere of the Broadway Musical The Secret of My Success!

The Paramount will be hosting a reception from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in the Grand Gallery Lobby that will include food and beverages. Tickets are just $40 each per person, including all fees – a seat to the show, food, and 2 drink tickets to be used at the bar during the reception or during intermission. There is a limit of 2 tickets per customer – please bring a guest!

How to register:

1. Visit HERE

2. Select the show for Thursday, February 20 at 7:00 PM

3. Enter promotional code: YP2020 and click “GO”

4. Click on the seating map, and select where you would like to sit.

5. Choose up to 2 seats, selecting the $40 price for each

6. Click Add to Order, and proceed through checkout

Once the tickets are purchased the buyer will be automatically added to the list for the young professional pre-show reception.

Nov
1
Sun
RIVER CLEAN UP
Nov 1 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Meet at the Five-Twelve on Bailey Rd. (351 E Bailey Rd, Naperville, IL 60565) We will work together to pick up any trash along our portion of the river. Pickers and garbage bags will be provided.

Nov
17
Tue
Raising Cane’s Fundraiser @ Raising Cane's
Nov 17 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dec
8
Tue
2020 Holiday Raffle
Dec 8 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The Naperville Jaycees 2020 VIRTUAL Holiday Raffle

Tuesday, December 8th @ approximately 8:15pm 

BUY TICKETS TODAY! 


Oct
9
Sat
“It’s All About the 80’s” Homecoming @ Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873
Oct 9 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm

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Naperville Jaycees – “It’s All About the 80’s” Homecoming

October 9th, 2021 7-11:30pm at the VFW

Join us as we go “Back in Time” to the era of skinny ties and shoulder pads, tracksuits and taffeta, preppy and punk.

Show off your finest “Pretty in Pink” ruffles or best Jake Ryan sweater vest for a chance to be voted into the Homecoming Court.

Event tickets are $40 presale and $50 at the door.

Don’t forget the florals. Corsages and Boutonnieres available for presale (to be picked up onsite).
Raffle tickets will be available during the event

Heavy nosh sponsored in-part by Uncle Pete’s Pizza
Totally 80’s tunage to be supplied by DJ Stud Music

80’s attire is Encouraged. This is a 21+ event. The VFW is a cash-only establishment. ATM available on-site.

BUY TICKETS NOW

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Oct
8
Sat
12TH ANNUAL AMAZING HALLOWEEN RACE @ Downtown Naperville
Oct 8 @ 1:30 pm

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12TH ANNUAL AMAZING HALLOWEEN RACE

Saturday, Oct. 8th @ 1:30pm in downtown Naperville

Come out and join the Naperville Jaycees for the 12th annual Amazing Halloween Race. The cost is $25 per person. This covers a t-shirt, race materials, and awards.

How does the Amazing Halloween Race work?

  • Teams of 4/5 will gather to receive a set of clues that will lead you walking/running to different locations in downtown Naperville.
  • At each location, you will need to answer questions to find the checkpoints.
  • Once at a checkpoint, the whole team must carry out a physical, mental or eating challenge.
  • Once the challenge is completed, you’ll be given the next set of clues to continue.
  • Prizes will be awarded to the first 3 teams to reach the final destination with the quickest time.

You can either sign up with a team or individually and we will place you with others to form a team. 

If you have any questions please contact Helen Taylor at 815-218-5993 or [email protected]

Sponsorships are available! Please contact Helen Taylor at 815-218-5993 or [email protected]


Register Now!

Register using the form below or you can view the form and register in a separate window.

Mar
11
Sat
Naperville St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Mar 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
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SATURDAY, MARCH 11TH @ 9AM
5TH AVE & MILL ST

Join us as we walk in this year’s Naperville St. Patrick’s Day parade, celebrating Irish culture and heritage. Bundle up and join us at our lineup spot (#66 behind Miskatonic Brewing and before Mosquito Joe) between 8:30am- 9am. Parade steps off at 10AM. We will have lolli-pops to hand out, as well as a truck and small trailer to help promote the Jaycees! 

Warm up after the parade and raise a glass to the start of spring at Pepe’s after the parade! 

Mar
25
Sat
Easter Bunny Pet Pictures 2023 @ Two Bostons
Mar 25 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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EASTER BUNNY PET PICTURES
SATURDAY, March 25, 2023 AT NOON – 3 PM
Two Bostons – Springbrook (2523 W 75th St)


Join the Naperville Jaycees and Two Bostons to celebrate Easter with Easter Bunny Pet Pictures.

The Easter Bunny will be posing on Saturday, March 25th from NOON-3 pm taking photos with your furry friend. Suggested Donation: $5. All proceeds benefit Naperville Jaycees. Two Bostons will be open to help you find the perfect Easter basket gift for your four-legged family member as well.

 

 

March Social
Mar 25 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come hang out with fellow Jaycees! The board invites you to a board game night. Please RSVP to [email protected] so we can have an idea of how many guests to expect! An assortment of beverages will be provided (Alcoholic & non-alcoholic), please bring a snack to share! This is an adult only event – family friendly social to come!

May
13
Sat
2023 Naperville Jaycees Lobster Day @ Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
May 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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The Claws are Back! Naperville Jaycees Lobster Day is May 13th, 2023!

Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Naperville Jaycees are now accepting orders for fresh North Atlantic COOKED OR LIVE lobsters for $30 and 6oz Center Cut Tenderloin Filet individually vacuum packed for $14. We also offer a Surf & Turf combo for $43. Each lobster has an average weight of 1¼ to 1½ pounds and the filets are 6oz. Fresh flowering plants for $15 will be available for purchase at time of pick up, while supplies last.

Lobsters and filets will be available for pick up at Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant Parking lot at 1270 Chicago Avenue in Naperville, 9am-5pm on Saturday, May 13th. The pickup will be outdoors with contactless payment options! We can also deliver directly to your doorstep if you prefer.

SALES HAVE CLOSED FOR 2023!  

 

The Naperville Jaycees is a non-for-profit service organization dedicated to personal development through community service. The organization provides local area residents the opportunity to grow personally and professionally through community service and fund raising efforts that allow the Naperville Jaycees to donate funds to nonprofit organizations in our community as well as throughout DuPage County.

The Naperville Jaycees really appreciate your support!

For more information:
www.naperjaycees.org
www.facebook.com/naperjaycees

 

THANK YOU SPONSORS OF 2023 LOBSTER DAY!

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Jul
14
Fri
Volunteer for Naper Nights! @ Naper Settlement
Jul 14 @ 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm

 

Join Naper Settlement at Naper Nights on July 14th for their community partner program. We need at least 20 volunteers (ages 21 and above) to run a beverage tent – ID check, sell and serve drinks! Jaycees in turn keep all donations from our tent. Dinner will be served during our shift. RSVP to [email protected].

 

Sep
1
Fri
Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling @ Downtown Naperville
Sep 1 – Sep 4 all-day

Last FlingThe Naperville Jaycees Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend near Downtown Naperville and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer! The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including entertainment and a carnival. 

The Last Fling is the Naperville Jaycees’ largest fundraiser. Profits from the event are donated to many community organizations. In the past 20 years, the Jaycees have donated over two million dollars to non-profit organizations in Naperville and throughout DuPage County. We hope to continue to support these worthy causes through the Last Fling and several fundraisers & food drives planned for this year.

 

 

 

 

Nov
27
Mon
December Philanthropy – Toys for Tots Drive @ Naperville VFW
Nov 27 @ 7:00 am – Dec 16 @ 7:00 am

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Naperville VFW Toys for Tots Toy Drive! 

908 Jackson Ave Naperville

 Now through December 16th! 

Our December Philanthropy project will be contributing to the Naperville VFW Toys for Tots Toy Drive. Please bring unwrapped toys for kids 0-12 to the Toy Bin at the Naperville VFW. Toys can be for either boys or girls or both. No giftcards. Toys only. Deadline is Saturday, December 16th.

Dec
2
Sat
Santa Pet Pictures at Two Bostons @ TWO BOSTONS
Dec 2 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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Have your four-legged family members been naughty or nice this year? They better not pout. They better not cry. Because Santa Claus is coming to Two Bostons for pet pictures!

On Saturday, December 2nd stop by Two Bostons (2523 W 75th St, Naperville) between 12-3pm for an adorable keepsake that is sure to keep you smiling all year long. Donations collected at this event will benefit local hunger relief organizations through the Food Giving Committee.

If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering at this event, please contact Arriena Guziec at [email protected].

Mar
9
Sat
NAPERVILLE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE @ Naperville North High School
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Join us as we walk in this year’s Naperville St. Patrick’s Day parade, celebrating Irish culture and heritage. Join us at our lineup spot between 8:30am- 9am. Parade steps off at 10am. We will have lolli-pops to hand out, as well as a truck and small trailer to help promote the Jaycees! 

 

March Philanthropy Event: Easter Pet Pictures @ Two Bostons
Mar 9 @ 11:30 am – 3:00 pm

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On Saturday, March 9th from 11:30-3:00, the Jaycees with being partnering with Two Bostons (2523 W 75th St, Naperville, IL 60540) for our annual collaborative event together.  Suggested Donation for the Pet Pictures is $5. All proceeds benefit Naperville Jaycees. We HOP to see every BUNNY there! Please email [email protected] with any questions.

 

Mar
30
Sat
The Great Egg Hunt 2024 @ Frontier Park Sports Complex
Mar 30 @ 8:55 am – 9:05 am
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The Great Egg Hunt 2024

Saturday, March 30th @ 9:00am

Frontier Park Sports Complex

3380 Cedar Glade Dr 

Family fun event! 14,000 eggs are “hidden” among the 4 ball fields at Frontier Park Sports Complex (3380 Cedar Glade Dr), 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 scramble across the outfields to get the eggs. Only children under age 2 yrs can have help from a parent. 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. Event parking is limited.

Please try to arrive THIRTY MINUTES EARLY. Parking is limited and we wouldn’t want your child to miss the Egg Hunting Festivities.

We will be accepting non-perishable food items and shelf-stable microwavable meals to benefit DuPage Pads at the event; no glass containers please.

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