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Mark your calendar Things to do in Naperville, Lisle and Aurora

Today

Jonathan Lehrer of Washington, D.C., performs at 7 p.m. on the Naperville Millennium Carillon on the Riverwalk, west of Eagle Street. Info: naperville-carillon.org.

Wednesday 22

Pack up your new crayons, your art smock and that box of tissues to share with the class. It's time for school to start in Lisle Unit District 202.

Thursday 23

Gary Cerceo of the U.S. Postal Service tells how to buy and sell on eBay and use the postal service for easy shipping from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lisle Library, 777 Front St. Registration required. Info: lislelibrary.org or (630) 971-1675.

•Job seekers can share some comic relief when acclaimed Irish business speaker Conor Cunneen discusses "Keep the Shovel Tippin' " at the St. Thomas the Apostle's Jobs Ministry meeting at 7 p.m. in the Lighthouse Room of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Cunneen co-hosts "Job Talk" on 1530-AM radio and serves on the board of the Community Career Center in Naperville. Info: (630) 355-8980.

Saturday 25

Lisle Park District's second annual Bob K. Family Day runs noon to 4 p.m. at Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. Includes a car and motorcycle show, fishing derby, raffle prizes, barbecue, music, relays, games and silent auction. Proceeds go to the Bob Kuzmicki Recreation Education Scholarship for college-bound high school students. Admission: $5 for kids 17 and younger, $10 for adults, with a maximum cost of $40 per family. Info: lisleparkdistrict.org or (630) 353-4309.

•The Scott S'Cool Scoot 5K Run and Walk steps off at 8 a.m. from Scott Elementary School, 500 Warwick Drive, Naperville. Proceeds will benefit the school. Info: (630) 420-6477.

•Entertainment, clowns, pony rides, a petting zoo and food are all part of the 15th annual Celebrate Our Children Festival from noon to 6 p.m. in Aurora's McCarty Park, East Galena Boulevard at Fourth Street. Singer/songwriter Mr. Nicky performs at 1:45 and 3 p.m. Other attractions include The Merry Heart Clowns and Parables Drama Team from Warehouse Church. Free. Info: celebrateourchildren.us.

•Learn how Victorian gentlemen courted their ladies at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Free with admission of $8 for adults, $7 for seniors 62 and older, $5.50 for youth 4-17, and free for children 3 and under. Info: (630) 420-6010.

•Lisle's French Market is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 27 at Main Street and Burlington Avenue. A bluegrass music group performs. Info: (630) 271-4148.

•The Naperville Farmers Market offers fresh produce, meat, flowers, plants and gourmet items from 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays through October in the parking lot of Fifth Avenue Station, 200 E. Fifth Ave., Naperville. Info: (630) 369-5638.

Sunday 26

Listen to the blues from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Lisle Library, 777 Front St. Info: (630) 971-1675 or lislelibrary.org.

•Award-winning Christian composer and recording artist John Angotti and his band play at an outdoor concert at 5 p.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Activities begin at 4 p.m. with neighborhood teen bands, a moon jump and face-painting. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and an alcohol-free picnic. Free. Info: (630) 355-8980, ext. 111 or 112.

Monday 27

Put on that new outfit you picked out and give Mom a hug on your way out the door. Classes are starting in Indian Prairie Unit District 204.

Tuesday 28

Officer Jeff Simeral of the Lisle Police Department presents a program for parents on Internet safety at 7 p.m. at Lisle Library, 777 Front St. Registration required. Info: (630) 971-1675 or lislelibrary.org.

Wednesday 29

The Naperville-based Community Career Center's 11th annual fundraising event, "Dream the Possible Dream," runs 5 to 8 p.m. at Meson Sabika Tapas Bar and Restaurant, 1025 Aurora Ave., Naperville. Info: (630) 961-5665.

Friday 31

The Naperville Jaycees' annual Last Fling celebration opens its four-day run from 5-11 p.m. in downtown with music, food, carnival rides, games and more. The party continues 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 1 and 2 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 3.

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