Registration open for Rotary Club St. Paddy’s Day 5K
Signup is underway for the Naperville Sunrise Rotary’s 17th annual St. Paddy’s Day 5K.
The race, which is presented with the West Suburban Irish, will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 14, just before the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It starts at Centennial Beach, 500 Jackson Ave., and follows a route through downtown Naperville, organizers said.
It is one of the first certified 5K races of the running season in the area. Runners are encouraged to dress in St. Patrick’s Day-themed costumes and hats and each will receive a collectable St. Paddy’s Day 5K technical running shirt.
Awards will be presented and race times 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, go to www.napervillesunrise.com/events/5k.
Christian pop singer Colton Dixon will be performing in concert on March 22 at Community Christian Church-Naperville Yellow Box. He will be joined by guests Tasha Layton and bodie. (CCM Artists)
Colton Dixon to perform at Community Christian Church
The Community Christian Church in Naperville will host Colton Dixon’s “The Love I Have for You” tour with special guests Tasha Layton and bodie.
Billed as an “unforgettable night of music and inspiration,” the concert will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at 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 earlier admission 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 tour website said.
Layton appeared on season 9 of “American Idol.” Her 2021 hit “Look What You’ve Done” reached the pinnacle 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 place on NBC’s “The Voice,” just released the deluxe edition of his debut album “NO SKIPS” last month. His breakout single, “whisper and the wind” surpassed 38 million global streams.
For tickets, go to www.ticketweb.com.
Tickets on sale for Cabaret for Good charity event
Tickets are available now for Theater for Charity’s fundraiser, “Cabaret for Good,” which will be held at 7 p.m. March 6-7 at Nature’s Best Cafe, 1904 Brookdale Road.
The cabaret-style event features local performers singing favorites, including Broadway tunes, organizers said. The evening also includes information about Theater for Charity’s beneficiary Youth Outlook, an organization that provides support and resources for LGBTQ+ youth.
There will also be a sneak peek of the group’s fall main stage production, “The Prom,” with select songs performed at the event, organizers said.
Tickets are $21 in advance and $25 at the door. Food and drinks may be purchased from 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 support the group’s operational and equipment needs, organizers said.
For tickets, go to www.theaterforcharity.com.
Dr. Jared Emolo, a colon and rectal surgeon at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, will talk about colon cancer, options and care during a presentation March 11 at the Fort Hill Activity Center in Naperville. (Naperville Park District)
Colon cancer seminar being presented at Fort Hill
Dr. Jared Emolo, a 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 the basic principles of cancer and how to navigate a colon cancer diagnosis, a news release said.
Regular screening, which typically begins at age 45, is the best way to prevent colon cancer, the release said.
Boxed lunches will be served at the program. Registration is required by Wednesday, March 4.
The cost is free for Fort Hill Fitness members, who must register in person at the activity center or via phone at 630-995-8900, and $5 for nonmembers, who can register online with activity code 114230 at www.napervilleparks.org.
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