Merry & Bright: Glass Ornaments From Around the Globe Exhibit November 8–December 24 Open during Christkindlmarket hours Free admission Enjoy the beautiful sparkle of European and American-made glass Christmas ornaments while learning about the handcrafted production and fascinating history of these holiday classics. Underwritten by Ronald & Claudia Stenger. Weed Ladies Holiday Floral Sales Fri. & Sat., November 25–December 17, 1–5 p.m. Free admission The Weed Ladies feature hand-made dried and silk holiday-themed floral arrangements and accessories. Proceeds benefit the Naper Settlement's education and preservation programs. Martin Mitchell Mansion Holiday Tours November 26–December 18 Fri. & Sat.: 3–7:30 p.m.; Sun.: 1–4 p.m. Mon.–Wed., December 19–21, 3–7:30 p.m. $5/person (under 1 year old is free) Enjoy the guided tour of the first story of the Martin Mitchell Mansion this holiday season to see it beautifully decorated in the Edwardian style of the 1910s. Listed on the National Register of Historic places, the Mansion is Naper Settlement’s premier showcase and will be adorned in holiday splendor with help from the Naperville Garden Club. History Speaks Lecture Series: Mrs. Claus Wed., December 14, 7–8 p.m. Century Memorial Chapel Non-Members: $10/adult; $9/youth (4-12), students Members: $8/adult; $7/youth (4-12), students Everyone has heard about Mr. Santa Claus. He is the most famous overachiever in the world. But who is Mrs. Claus? She was first revealed as a character in a book written by Katherine Lee Bates in 1899. Mrs. Claus will tell it all: the ups and downs of her marriage, her (two) identity crises, the dramatic lives of reindeer and how she found love, joy and the spirit of Christmas with the man in the red velvet suit. Recommended for ages 15 & up. History Speaks Lecture Series: Bartholdi and His Lady of Copper Sun., January 8, 4–5 p.m. Century Memorial Chapel Non-Members: $10/adult $9/youth (4-12) and students Members: $8/adult $7/youth (4-12) and students French sculptor, Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, wanted to produce a work of colossal proportions to express his love of liberty – a statue that would be a gift from the French people to America. The statue of Liberty was Bartholdi’s greatest achievement. This stunning presentation features the illustrations of award winning Artist/Presenter, Jim Weren. Christkindlmarket Thurs.–Sun., November 25–December 18 Thurs.: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat.: 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Sun.: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Fri., December 19–23, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat., December 24, 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. Free admission The Christkindlmarket Naperville brings a cherished German and European tradition with international flair and local charm to Naperville. Experience an outdoor German holiday season market with all of the sights, sounds and magic as well as delicious smells and treats, wonderful handmade ornaments and gifts. For more information, visit christkindlmarket.com/naperville. Naper Lights Thurs.–Sun., November 25–December 24 Thurs.–Sat.: 5–9 p.m. Sun.: 5–7 p.m. Free admission Stroll the museum grounds and experience a magical holiday lights celebration! Presented by The Sunrise Rotary Club of Naperville. 523 S. Webster St. Naperville, IL 60540 630.420.6010 napersettlement.org History Speaks: Mrs. Claus All prices and events are subject to change without notice. Distribution of information and materials through the schools does not imply District 203 or District 204 endorsement of them. Dec. 2016 Holiday Happenings @ Naper Settlement

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Merry & Bright: Glass Ornaments From Around the Globe Exhibit November 8–December 24 Open during Christkindlmarket hours

Free admission

Enjoy the beautiful sparkle of European and American-made glass Christmas ornaments while learning about the handcrafted production and fascinating history of these holiday classics. Underwritten by Ronald & Claudia Stenger.

Weed Ladies Holiday Floral Sales Fri. & Sat., November 25–December 17, 1–5 p.m.

Free admission

The Weed Ladies feature hand-made dried and silk holiday-themed floral arrangements and accessories. Proceeds benefit the Naper Settlement's education and preservation programs.

Martin Mitchell Mansion Holiday Tours November 26–December 18 Fri. & Sat.: 3–7:30 p.m.; Sun.: 1–4 p.m.

Mon.–Wed., December 19–21, 3–7:30 p.m.

$5/person (under 1 year old is free)

Enjoy the guided tour of the first story of the Martin Mitchell Mansion this holiday season to see it beautifully decorated in the Edwardian style of the 1910s. Listed on the National Register of Historic places, the Mansion is Naper Settlement’s premier showcase and will be adorned in holiday splendor with help from the Naperville Garden Club.

History Speaks Lecture Series: Mrs. Claus Wed., December 14, 7–8 p.m. Century Memorial Chapel

Non-Members: $10/adult; $9/youth (4-12), students Members: $8/adult; $7/youth (4-12), students

Everyone has heard about Mr. Santa Claus. He is the most famous overachiever in the world. But who is Mrs. Claus? She was first revealed as a character in a book written by Katherine Lee Bates in 1899. Mrs. Claus will tell it all: the ups and downs of her marriage, her (two) identity crises, the dramatic lives of reindeer and how she found love, joy and the spirit of Christmas with the man in the red velvet suit. Recommended for ages 15 & up.

History Speaks Lecture Series: Bartholdi and His Lady of Copper Sun., January 8, 4–5 p.m. Century Memorial Chapel

Non-Members: $10/adult $9/youth (4-12) and students Members: $8/adult $7/youth (4-12) and students

French sculptor, Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, wanted to produce a work of colossal proportions to express his love of liberty – a statue that would be a gift from the French people to America. The statue of Liberty was Bartholdi’s greatest achievement. This stunning presentation features the illustrations of award winning Artist/Presenter, Jim Weren.

Christkindlmarket Thurs.–Sun., November 25–December 18 Thurs.: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat.: 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Sun.: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Mon.–Fri., December 19–23, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat., December 24, 11 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Free admission

The Christkindlmarket Naperville brings a cherished German and European tradition with international flair and local charm to Naperville. Experience an outdoor German holiday season market with all of the sights, sounds and magic as well as delicious smells and treats, wonderful handmade ornaments and gifts. For more information, visit christkindlmarket.com/naperville.

Naper Lights Thurs.–Sun., November 25–December 24 Thurs.–Sat.: 5–9 p.m. Sun.: 5–7 p.m.

Free admission

Stroll the museum grounds and experience a magical holiday lights celebration! Presented by The Sunrise Rotary Club of Naperville.

523 S. Webster St.Naperville, IL 60540

630.420.6010napersettlement.org

History Speaks: Mrs. Claus

All prices and events are subject to change without notice. Distribution of information and materials through the schools does not imply District 203 or District 204 endorsement of them.

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