DuPage County briefs
Collins to speak Sunday
The head of the Illinois Commission on Political Reform will be the keynote speaker at a 3 p.m. assembly Sunday at Glen Ellyn's Faith Lutheran Church sponsored by DuPage United. Organizers said Patrick Collins will speak about political corruption and the future of reform in the state. Collins led a group that issued a report earlier this year recommending a series of changes to campaign financing and handling political appointments to curb corruption. Other topics also will be discussed. The church is at 41 N. Park Blvd. DuPage United is an advocacy group of area religious leaders and the heads of several social service agencies.
Library repairs slated
The upper level Jefferson Avenue entrance to Naperville's downtown Nichols Library will be closed for repairs beginning Monday, Nov. 9. New doors will be installed that will offer greater security and energy efficiency while maintaining full ADA compliance. The library's Jackson Avenue entrance will remain open. The new entry is part of a larger renovation program that involves all three of the city's libraries.
Fundraiser for animals
DuPage County Animal Care and Control is holding its annual fundraising challenge as part of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, which runs through Nov. 7. Individuals or groups are welcome to compete to raise funds on behalf of the shelter and awards will be given. Participants must complete entry forms by Nov. 7, which can be found at dupageanimalfriends.org. Proceeds should be dropped off by Nov. 30 for award consideration.
Pennies for pies
Spare change will help provide needy families with pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving through Naperville Park District's preschool program. Preschoolers and their families are bringing pennies and loose change to deposit in banks in their classrooms through Nov. 19. The donations will be used to purchase pies that will be delivered to Loaves and Fishes Community Pantry, where 125 families are expected at Thanksgiving meal pickup on Nov. 21. Community members also may donate spare change through Nov. 19 at the park district administration building, 320 W. Jackson Ave., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday; Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave., 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; and the South Maintenance Facility, 3415 Book Road, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Museum store plans sale
A large selection of specialty toys will be available to the public when the DuPage Children's Museum's Explorer Store plays host to its second annual Toy Manufacturers' Trunk Show sale Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7. The store will take over the museum's lower level at 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to house hundreds of products it normally doesn't stock. Proceeds help support the museum's program and mission. For details, call (630) 637-8000 or visit www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org.
Turkey Shoot tourney Nov. 21
Naperville's annual Turkey Shoot golf tournament begins with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Nov. 21, at Naperbrook Golf Course, 22204 W. 111th Street/Hassert Blvd., Plainfield. The $30 entry fee covers 9 holes of golf, lunch and turkeys given for prizes. The scramble format pairs three- to five-member teams to compete for the biggest bird. Players may choose to donate their prize turkeys to Naperville's Loaves and Fishes Community Pantry. Other donations of nonperishable food (no glass containers) and money also will be accepted. For details, call (630) 378-4215.