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BEAUTIFALL Autumn Attractions, Safe Trick or Treating, Fall Fashion & More Welcome to our October issue! Filled with all-things autumn highlighting family-friendly things to do, along with fall fashion trends & styles, fit-ness and more– you’ll love this month’s pages! October is one of the happiest seasons for families, filled with lots of excitement– especially for kids. From pumpkin patches and apple or-chards, to haunted houses and Halloween parties, calendars fill up fast as residents get ready for spooktacular fun leading up to the big day– October 31. Though Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year for kids, it unfortunately can be a scary time for some. This is because of the food allergy epidemic that families are facing today and the risks involved for kids with allergies while trick-or-treating. This Halloween we encourage all homes to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project which raises awareness of food allergies. Simply place a teal pumpkin on the porch to show trick-or-treaters that you also offer non-edible treats. Happy Autumn and thanks so much for reading! Your support means the world to all of us at Glancer Magazine. Lindy Kleivo Publishing Director, West Suburban Area lkleivo@glancermagazine.comOctober 205 Hello From Glancer Magazine 7 Scene Around Suburbia 9 5 Things to Do 10 COVER Fall Style Influencers 14 Autumn Farmer’s Markets 16 Dining Delights 17 Cocktailing 18 10 Trends In Spooky Stops 20 Meet Penny O’Brien 21 Literary Local 22 Friends of Prentice Virtual Gala 24 Trendy Traveler: San Diego 26 Unique In Suburbia: Abbey Farm 28 Million Dollar Listing In Naperville 30 To Give, To Inspire: FVSRA 32 Kid Stuff: Fall Fun for All Ages 34 Around Town Fall Fun 35 Hello Kitty Cafe Is Coming! 36 Dental 37 Healthy Living 38 Fitness 39 Mom’s Little Black Book 46 Business of the Year 2020 49 Fabulous Family 50 The Art of Inclusion: Naperville 52 7 Spectacular In Enrichment TABLE OF CONTENTST E A M G L A N C E R PUBLISHER Glancer Magazine, Inc. PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Lindy Kleivo EDITORIAL | Print + Digital Kristen Kucharski Columnist / Writer Mindy Kyle Columnist / Writer Brianna Bartemeyer Features Writer Stephanie Schmoker Dining Critic Tiffany Schmoker Dining Critic SALES / MARKETING Lindy Kleivo Publishing Director PHOTOGRAPHY Mike Catuara Features Photographer P U B L I C A T I O N S GLANCER MAGAZINE A West Suburban Chicago Lifestyle Magazine Featuring the Best of West Suburban Chicago for Communities In DuPage, Kane & Kendall GLANCERMAGAZINE.COM A Hyper-Local Daily Features Site Highlighting On Trend Stories for Communities In DuPage, Kane & Kendall GLANCER GO-TO GUIDE Highlighting Local On Trend Events + Deals for For Communities In DuPage, Kane & Kendall C O N T A C T U S EDITORIAL Press Releases, Local Events, Community News editorial@glancermagazine.com ADVERTISING Digital Advertising + Local Marketing Solutions advertising@glancermagazine.com SUBSCRIPTIONS Monthly Flip Version + Daily Digital www.glancermagazine.comGlancer Magazine, highlighting the best of DuPage, Kane & Kendall Counties, is produced by Glancer Magazine, Inc. Glancer Magazine, GlancerMagazine.com. You’ve Been Glanced and the Glancer logo are registered trademarks of Glancer Magazine, Inc. All rights reserved. Print and digital magazine reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. OCTOBER 2020 | Vol 19 Beautifall Fall is here and it’s time to celebrate the season! From pumpkin patches filled with all-things autumn, to fall fashion and where to find the latest styles and trends., this issue has it all. Special thanks to our ad-vertisers who made this issue possible. Subscribe today for daily, weeky and monthly updates at www.GlancerMagazine.com ©Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved Glancer Magazine, Inc. Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 5OOCCTTOOBBEERR 22002200

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FALL 20205 Things to Do1. Fall Landscape Walk at Farnsworth House • Oct 24, 10am PLANO–Experience the relationship of The Farns-worth House with its natural areas and landscape on a leisurely autumn stroll through the grounds. The group will discuss the history of the site, the ideas of the Lanning Roper landscape plan, and explore the tensions and dyna-mism between the built space and the nat-ural space. Discover the subtle beauty of the interaction of the architecture with the river, trees, and wildflowers in Edith’s escape from the work day world. www.farnsworthhouse.org 4. Plan a New Kitchen, Basement or Bath NAPERVILLE– Recognized as a premiere remodeling company, with a 10,000 square foot showroom in Naperville, HomeWerks has a beautiful online gallery of photos and ideas to help you plan your next remodeling dream come true. Now’s a great time to start planning your next kitchen, bath or basement project! Family owned and operated since 1996, HomeWerks specializes in full service remodeling. The kitchen and bath displays are in-teractive, allowing visitors to experience many product features first hand. With the focus of providing high quality products, pro-fessional installation and exceptional customer service HomeWerks Kitchen and Bath • www.myhomewerks.com 3. Celebrate Fall at Keller’s Farmstand NAPERVILLE, OSWEGO, PLAINFIELD–Apple Orchard re-opens October 3. Fill your baskets up with crisp fresh apples as you wander the various orchards at Keller’s Farmstand. Taste the season by relaxing and indulging in their homemade iced pumpkin and apple cider donuts then get your-self lost in their Dinosaur themed corn maze. www.kellersfarmstand.com 2. Volunteer with the Naperville Park District NAPERVILLE–Looking for a way to give back to the Naperville community in a fun and engag-ing way? Explore the vast volunteer opportuni-ties that are available with the Naperville Park District! From beautifying parks and the River-walk to coaching youth sports and supporting events, teens through adults can get involved, feel a sense of accomplishment and meet other friendly and like-minded community members. www.napervilleparks.org/volunteer 5. Scarecrow Rows • October 21-31 GLEN ELLYN–Rows and Rows of Scarecrows will be lined up in Down-town Glen Ellyn. Join the fun and see the handmade Scarecrows created by community members, explore unique one-of-a-kind storefronts with their decorated windows and dine the fall menu at one of our many restaurants. Maps will be available from sponsoring businesses and on-line. Please wear masks and remain socially distant. Sponsor a scarecrow for $45. www.glenellynchamber.com/Halloween/ Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 9

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Denise (Neicey) Knickrehm BARTLETT/GENEVA–Faith is the foundation of what is fashionable for Neicey. She grew up in the western sub-urbs and has been blessed to be surrounded by an amaz-ing family which includes her three children and eight grandchildren. Even with the recent loss of her son, she is encouraged knowing he is in a better place. She ex-presses her emotions through her fashion wearing uplift-ing, fun, romantic clothes with a boho trendy and somewhat country flair, accessorized with beautiful crosses and hats with inspiring words reminding her to let Jesus Take the Wheel Neicey loves all the hot Fall trends of neutrals mixed with animal prints, raggy bottoms, cowboy boots, swing skirts, romantic bohemian styles, and comfortable looks. She says hats are all the rage this season, especially suede and chenille with larger brims. Her home and store boasts fashionable chic décor with devotional enriching messages for daily life and she feels blessed to experience both in and out of her boutique and loves most of all her Woman’s Group at the Family Life Christian Center in Carol Stream. Everyday Neicey looks for what’s trending and the one consistent, trendiest fashion of the season is expression of kindness through words and actions. 10 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2020 • Glancer MagazineCOVER STORYAutumn Style Influencersby Kristen Kucharski Photos Submitted

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Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 11Natalie and Allison Smith GLEN ELLYN–Two single moms, four kids, a love for fashion, and one big dream. Natalie and Allison are from a small rural town in Charleston, Illinois. They brought their big dream of opening a boutique to Glen Ellyn and carried along with it the vibrant downtown charm and pulsating ambience of the friendly tight-knit com-munity they came from. Natalie graduated with a degree in fashion merchandise and tapped into her hands-on experiences to catapult the dream shared with her sister, Allison for owning a business together. The ladies are obsessed with the Fall popular trends of comfort including joggers, sweatshirts, anything cute and stylish with a relaxed fit; and the strong statement jeans are making this sea-son with the cool memorable jackets. Their simple, slightly edgy look is always classic and timeless that transitions easily from day into night. With four kids combined, Natalie and Allison love portable looks that can go from business to the soccer fields and then out to their fa-vorite places such as A Toda Madre, Fire and Wine, Maize and Mash, and the new wine bar KOZE which will be opening soon in Glen Ellyn. They love working out at Hardgainers, Rise, and FFC and shopping together at Good Roots and Enchantments. Fashion takes a whole new meaning when planning your wed-ding and Natalie is excited to have purchased her dream vin-tage inspired classic ceremony dress and sleek, sexy fun reception dress at Veiled by ChaCha in Glen Ellyn and Belle Atelier in Chicago. She is blending saturated hues of cool and neutral blush tones for her mix and match bridal party which was perfectly staged for a crisp Fall wedding on October 9th. Thankfully, both fashionable and flexible, the wedding is now April 2021 in Scotsdale, AZ!COVER STORY

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Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 13Rajashree Basu of Naperville According to Rajashree, owner of Krishna Fashion House in Naperville, fashion is what makes us comfortable and con-fident based on the occasion, place, and time of the day. She loves the creativity and freedom to play with fabric and colors which define individuals’ personalities and foresees handcrafts with beadwork and threads-work embroidery as a hot Fall fashion in greens, mint, burnt oranges and reds. “Fall is my favorite season and I love everything about it...Pickup and polish your boots and dress it up with your ethnic wear to give a fusion look and make a statement,” Ra-jashree says. “Scarfs and belts are an easy and a quick way of accessorizing any simple dress into a fashionable one.” Beyond fashion, COVID-19 has allowed Rajashree to culti-vate her culinary skills as well and has infused many kinds of cultural cuisine for new Fall flavors. She also loves gar-dening and has her own organic vegetable and flower gar-den at home. In her down time, she loves watching amazing movies and web series with her family; after all, Krishna’s Fashion House has its own designer label called “Lil-Doll”, named after Rajshree’s mother Lily and mother-in-law Dolly, which is an impressive series of ethnically designed sarees and lehengas which has the best of Benarasi and Kanjee-varam silk fabric. Only the best, named after the best of family! Drape and design are the hottest ethnic trends this season. COVER STORY

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DDUUPPAAGGEE DOWNERS GROVE – Downers’ Grove Farmer’s Market At the Main Street Train Station on Burlington Avenue 7am to 12:30pm on Saturdays through Ocober 17 www.napervillefarmersmarket.com Since the mid-1990s, the Indian Boundary YMCA along with the vil-lage of Downers Grove has jointly sponsored the Downtown Downers Grove Market. With over 30 vendors in 2020, visitors enjoy and fresh and organic foods from different farming vendors and also find treasures from many downtown area businesses. NAPERVILLE – Naperville Farmer’s Market 200 East. 5th Avenue, Naperville, Held Year Round www.napervillefarmersmarket.com During June-November 40+ vendors hosted every Saturday 7am-noon and during the winter select vendors are still onsite. Contact them directly for availability. Enjoy a farm-to-table meal with a pleth-ora of locally grown food. You'll also find an array products, perform-ances and events, making this a great destination for the whole family! GLEN ELLYN – Glen Ellyn French Market 546 Duane Street, Sundays, 8am-1pm www.bensidounusa.com Visit downtown Glen Ellyn for locally grown produce, organic meats, fresh flowers, baked goods, jewelry and much more. This French Market is well known throughout the community and residents love it. Each week you’ll have a chance to meet a local Not-For-Profit at the French Market. WHEATON – Wheaton French Market Downtown Wheaton at Main and Liberty - Inside & Outside Saturdays 8am-2pm through November 9 www.bensidounusa.com A French styled open air market where you will find fresh local pro-duce, bread, cheese, meat,flowers, artisan foods & crafts, and gifts for the home. KKAANNEE AURORA - Aurora Farmer’s Market Water Street • Parking at Benton & Water Street Saturdays 8am-12pm through October 17 www.enjoyaurora.com Support local farmers, grab a bite to eat and enjoy beautiful down-town Aurora. This year, the market will be following social distance rules and everyone will be required to wear a mask. Please stay home if you are sick. Vendors will handle products until sale. Please note- no eating on site will be permitted. BATAVIA – Batavia Farmer’s Market Located on River Street & the Lot on Spring Street Saturdays, 8am-12pm through October 17 www.downtownbatavia.com The Batavia Farmer’s Market is located on River Street and in the adjacent parking lot at Spring Street in Downtown Batavia. Held each Saturday and hosted by Batavia MainStreet, the market has made many changes in an effort to keep the market open and ac-cessible to those who depend on it. Come out and support local farmers. Grab lunch and enjoy it outside with a view of the Fox. Then stroll downtown and stop in a shop or two. Masks are required. Look for details about the new consumer and vendor expectations at Batavia Farmers' Market . Photo by Batavia Main Street ELGIN – Downtown Elgin Farmer’s Market Located on Spring Street, Downtown Elgin Friday, 3pm-7pm through October 16 www.downtownelgin.com/farmersmarket Now in a new location, this area was selected to allow enough space between vendor booths to observe a six-foot social distance due to COVID-19. Last year over 1,000 visitors shopped the market every week and so far, this has been another amazing year. This season marks the 20th Anniversary of the Downtown Elgin Farmers Market. GENEVA – Geneva French Market Located at South and Fourth Streets Sundays, 9am-2pm through Early November www.geneva.il.us Come get your fresh fix of food, vegetables, flowers and more at the Geneva French Market. This open-air market gives patrons an opportunity to interact with a variety of local businesses each week. This year's market will follow Illinois' health guidelines due to the coronavirus pandemic. MAPLE PARK – The Wiltse Farm Farmer’s Market 50W379 IL-38 Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm, Sundays, 9am-4pm www.wiltsefarm.com The Wiltse family has been growing and selling vegetables for four generations. They open the greenhouse in the spring with quailty greenhouse products and contiune with seasonal veggies from A to Z through fall. KKEENNDDAALLLL OSWEGO – Oswego Country Market Sundays through October 18, 9am-1pm Downtown Oswego on Main Street www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org This fresh air market is the best place to shop each week for locally grown produce, fresh farm eggs, raw honey, delicious Wisconsin cheese, and fresh baked bread. While spending time downtown, stop to visit the many stores open during the Oswego Country Mar-ket. AUTUMNfarmer’s marketsFARMER’S MARKETS - FALL 2020Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 15

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Rejoice – Lounge, Eatery & Juice Bar GENEVA–The talk of the town, Rejoice is a new age concept on healthy, sustainable and locally sourced dining for the person on the go or family goer looking to bring more healthy options into their home or business. Quick options, healthy meals and simple juices to get you on your way. Dine in one of their out-door igloos! Fitting up to 8, these igloos will allow you to enjoy your meal (mask free - if you so choose) because you will have your own private, 8 seater experience in which servers can de-liver food without coming inside your bubble. Fully weather and UV controlled, you will be able to dine while watching the leaves change and the snow fall; without the worry of the elements ruining your good time. OK, how amazing is that? 11 E. State Street, Geneva www.rejoicelounge.com DINING DELIGHTSWEST SUBURBAN DININGDININGDINING + COCKTAILS16 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2020 • Glancer Magazine

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DINING + COCKTAILSCCoocckkttaaiillssDININGTaste the Art at Two Brothers Barrel House Head to The Third Floor to Taste the Artisan Spirits NAPERVILLE–With a private entrance that leads you and your guests to an intimate lounge setting, The Third Floor sits atop the Two Brothers Bar-rel House. Experience some of the best cocktails and best views in the area, from a private rooftop patio that oversees the downtown Naperville. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails from their professionally trained mixologists, featuring Two Brothers Artisan Spirits and other handpicked spirits from craft and local distilleries. Award-winning Two Brothers craft beer and wine options are available, as well as elevated small plates featuring fresh, local ingredients from our artisan kitchen. Enjoy the experience! www.twobrothersbrewing.com Cheers to Common Good Cocktail House Toasting to Two Years In Glen Ellyn! GLEN ELLYN–What a fabulously unique place. Common Good is a cocktail house in the heart of Glen Ellyn where the talented Mixologists make modern, classic, upscale, seasonal and sometimes whimsical cocktails using fun techniques in a beautiful but low-key, friendly envi-ronment. Their menu consists of a small, curated selection of seasonal and classic cocktails, craft beer, and wine. Add this one to your list of must-visit west suburban trending hot spots– for sure. www.commongoodcocktailhouse.comMORA on the River Is Here! Enjoy Happy Hour on the Outdoor Patio AURORA–This trending hot spot is in the heart of Down-town Aurora near Paramount Theater.MORA brings the essence of Chicago's dining experience to the western suburbs featuring an eclectic medley of Asian and Sushi, American & Italian style fusion cuisine…all under one roof! Visit to enjoy Happy Hour on their patio and so much more. MORA ON THE RIVER, 43 East Galena Boule-vard, Aurora www.moraontheriver.com Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 17

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10 #1 | A Nightmare at West Main BATAVIA • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020 AT 7 PM – 9 PM The ghosts are coming out to play in the forest at West Main Com-munity Park. Join us for a haunted hike through our spooky trails. Evil lurks in the forest, so enter if you dare! This event is not suitable for kids under 10 years old. Pre-registration is required, and tickets are $10 per person. Every person needs to be registered. Please arrive within the time frame that you sign up for. Register here: bit.ly/3jFHn1G #2 | Basement of the Dead Haunted House AURORA • RESERVE YOUR TIMESLOT ONLINE #1 rated Haunted House by more than 10 different public news sources, including USA Today, Chicago Tribune, BuzzFeed, Haunt-world, HauntedHouseChicago.com, Cosmopolitan & more, this haunted house is not for the faint or weary. Enter at your own risk! 42 Located at 42 W New York Street, Aurora, At the Tivoli Plaza. www.basementofthedead.com TRENDSTrends In Spooky West Suburban Fun 10 TRENDS 202018 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2020 • Glancer Magazine

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#3 | 13th Floor Haunted House 1940 GEORGE ST., MELROSE PARK In most buildings, the 13th floor doesn't exist, but in this one... it is very real, but hidden. Can you take on the multiple terrifying themes? To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the haunted house with limit the number of people within the attraction, require face coverings and limit touching person items by requiring guests bring a clear bag. Buy tickets in advance online. www.13thfloorchicago.com #4 | Museum of Terror Pop-Up 6TH DIMENSION SPACE + GALLERY, 2511 W. NORTH AVE., CHICAGO This small 2-story exhibit is designed to get your bones chilling, body shiv-ering, and hairs rising. This is a place where you forget about the natural world and enter the supernatural realm of horror. features real-world stories and horror depictions. It requires all guests to wear face masks. Opening Oct. 15. Tickets range from $15 to $35 and must be selected during a chosen time slot. Ppen weekends from 3 p.m. to midnight. See Eventbrite. #6 | Dorm of the Dead 5700 COLLEGE ROAD LISLE The haunted house is fully indoors, in a three-story vacant dormitory. Waiting line for entrance is outdoors but some interactive attractions are planned. No backpacks, bags or long coats allowed www.dormofthedead.com #5 | Hopper’s Haunted House 11576 N IL ROUTE 2, ROCKFORD Your fears come to life as you enter a world where life and death are mean-ingless. Fear like you have never felt before. Total darkness, blood curdling clowns, with a new clown room and mortuary room. Also, meet the Bloodiest Butcher in town. See website for COVID-19 guidelines. www.facebook.com/HoppersHouse #7 | Park After Dark Haunting CIVIC CENTER PARK, MONTGOMERY Reports of strange and mysterious activity have been coming out of the trails and woods of Oswego. There have been encounters with spooks, specters, and spells that have terrified and permanently changed the witnesses. Some never made it out at all. Meet up at the Civic Center (5 Ashlawn Ave, Mont-gomery) to tackle the terrifying trail. Bring a flashlight to help guide you dur-ing this interactive adventure. Rated PG-13 (for blood, gore, darkness, and ghouls). Upon emerging from the woods, all participants receive gear com-memorating their haunted trek. bit.ly/parkafterdark20 Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 19#8 | Kuipers Haunted Forest ALL SEASON LONG • 1N318 WATSON ROAD, MAPLE PARK Even your youngest goblins and ghouls will enjoy the playfully scary Haunted Forest as part of the fall fun at the Kuipers Family Farm. As part of a full day getting a glimpse into life on a farm complete with hayrides, apple cider, and pumpkin picking, stroll through the Haunted Forest at the Kuipers Family Farm. It will raise the hairs on your neck and a giggle in your throat. This mildly scary and fully fun Haunted Forest is suitable for kids all ages. www.kuipersfamilyfarm.com/haunted-forest #9 | Nightmare at West Street WEST MAIN COMMUNITY PARK, BATAVIA • OCT 16 & 23 The ghosts are coming out to play in the forest at West Main Community Park. Get ready for a haunted hike through the spooky trails. Evil lurks in the forest, so enter if you dare! This event is not suitable for kids under 10 years old. Pre-registration is required, and tickets are $10 per person. Every person needs to be registered Please arrive within the time frame you sign up for. www.bataviaparks.org #10 | The Ghost Tour of Naperville A WALKING TOUR IN NAPERVILLE The 2020 tour is called Voices From Beyond. Terrifying ghost-voice record-ings from beyond the grave. A walking tour, with ghost hunting, through the haunted streets of historic Naperville. There is about 1/4 mile of walking. Enjoy true tales of these ghastly haunts. www.hauntednaperville.com

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by Mindy Kyle Photos SubmittedLindsay Currie Scritch Scratch CHICAGO–This time of the year is perfect for a spooky story, and Chicago author Lindsay Currie has a new one for your middle-grade readers. Scritch Scratch follows the story of twelve-year-old Claire Koster who becomes haunted by a mysterious young boy after riding along on her father’s ghost tour bus in Chicago. The boy from the bus wants something, and Claire must figure out what…before it’s too late! The idea for Lindsay’s new book originated with the history behind the ‘ghost’ at the heart of it. “One of my personal pas-sions is obscure or forgotten Chicago history,” says Lindsay. “Although the book is fictional, I spent hours at the Chicago History Museum scouring materials to make sure I not only had my facts straight, but that I was including as much local history as I could in this book.” Scritch Scratch is not Lindsay’s first foray into writing ghost stories for the middle-grade readers. The success of her debut novel, The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street, paved the way for her to continue writing her spooky stories for kids. Lindsay Currie’s books can currently be found in bookstores and online retailers. KNOW A LOCAL AUTHOR? We’d Love to Meet Them! Introduce Us at editorial@glancermagazine.com18 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2020 • Glancer MagazineLITERAARRYYlocalLITERARY LOCALSGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 21

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FRIENDS OF PRENTICE 35th Annual Fundraising Benefit Themed “Still Together, At Home” to Be Held Virtually on Saturday, October 24th Friends of Prentice (FOP), a non-profit organization working in partnership with Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital to fund innovative and leading-edge research benefit-ting the lives of women, is host-ing its 35th annual fundraising benefit, themed Still Together, At Home. Due to Covid-19, this is the first year that the gala will be held virtually on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Shifting the gala online is a shining example of how the non-profit is adapting to the current climate in order to still raise critical funds needed to award doctors and clinicians grants needed to continue their life saving research across all areas of women’s health. Friends of Prentice is inviting Chicago's business, philan-thropic leaders and anyone interested in a fun night in, to ‘come together’ virtually to honor the healthcare community while raising critical funds for medical research. The goal of this year’s gala is to raise $750,000 that will be awarded to physicians and clinicians at Pren-tice Women’s Hospital. The new vir-tual format will invite guests to sign up and receive a link to view a live event from the comfort of their own homes and “host” a virtual table while bidding on once in a lifetime auction items. Since 1983, Friends of Prentice has raised over $20M and awarded grants to more than 100 researchers and clinical programs. FOP’s annual grants initiative has funded projects in the areas of Covid-19 research, gynecologic oncology, mental health, heart disease, disparities in access to care, diabetes, HIV, uterine and pelvic medicine, genetic biomarker research, home health care outreach and more. Funds raised during the Benefit go directly to research, education, and patient care programs at Prentice. For information and tickets to Still Together, At Home, please visit www.friendsofprentice.org/gala. CARING + SHARINGGIVING BackGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 23

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24 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2020 • Glancer MagazineTRENDY TRAVELERTrendY A FAMILY-FRIENDLY VACATION DESTINATION Legacy International Center Provides Something for eEeryone San Diego is an ultimate destination for family travel. The idyl-lic weather and oceanside setting enhance a community filled with entertainment and adventure the entire family can enjoy. An option like Legacy International Center offers a first-of-its-kind experience and place to stay in San Diego with amenities like a 126-room hotel, conference center, theater and the In-ternational Experience Center, an interactive attraction for all ages celebrating the nations of the world, to fit a wide range of interests. “San Diego has been my home since 1959 and I’m thrilled to bring this vision to life in such a beautiful and vibrant com-munity,” said Dr. Morris Cerullo, the center’s creator. “San Diego is an incredibly diverse city and we look forward to wel-coming people of all cultures, faiths and backgrounds.” Plan your family getaway to San Diego with these tips for places to stay and things to see and do.So Much to Love In San DiegoTraveler

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Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 25TRENDY TRAVELERWhere to stay: Although the options to oc-cupy your days in San Diego are nearly endless, a family-friendly home base is essential for a successful getaway. The boutique-style five-story hotel at the Legacy International Center features 126 rooms and suites in a variety of room types to fit nearly any budget. The hotel also offers a world-class spa and salon with a full menu of indul-gent treatments and a private pool for soaking in the Southern California sun. If you’ll be mixing a bit of business with pleasure, the center houses 6,000 square feet of meeting space with convertible rooms to fit a wide variety of group sizes. What to do: You won’t have to travel far to find plenty to delight family members of all ages. Within the International Experience Center, visitors can find galleries that offer immersive stories told via floor-to-ceiling video projec-tions. There’s a thrilling 4-D, 100-seat motion theater where guests can experience “Wings Over Israel,” a full sensory “hang gliding” tour of Israel complete with sights, sounds and scents. The Legends of Lightfall exhibit offers interactive games that can transport visitors to an underground world overtaken by copper-wings, dragons and power pirates. Or explore an underground maze of stone chamber catacombs showcasing massive original works of biblical art by world-renowned 3-D illusion artist Kurt Wenner. Where to eat: Finding delicious ways to fuel all the family fun can be an exciting adventure of its own. For a fine dining experi-ence, consider an Italian prime steakhouse, Theresa’s, with inti-mate indoor dining and an open-air patio. For more casual fare, The Fountains serves up unique twists on American favorites with indoor and outdoor plaza seating. What to see: Indoors and out, you can take in art and create memorable experiences vir-tually everywhere you turn. For example, The Pavilion Theater is a 500-seat, multi-use performing arts theater fea-turing a variety of programming from movies to live performances. Or take time to wander the open-air Legacy Plaza, where a 110-foot-long Western Wall made from au-thentic Jerusalem Gold limestone pays tribute to the famed Western Wall in Jerusalem. It also features a vibrant international market where guests can discover goods, foods and spices from around the world. How to get there: A convenient destina-tion you can access easily makes a vacation more enjoyable. The Legacy International Center is in close proximity to Interstate 8, as well as the San Diego International Airport, and it’s conveniently located on the San Diego trolley line. For more information, visit www.legacysandiego.com. Exploring San Diego Don’t miss these must-see destinations during your stay in San Diego. Balboa Park: an urban cultural destination with museums, theaters, gardens and more The San Diego Zoo: a world-famous zoo featuring more than 3,500 animals, interactive experiences, kids’ programs and attractions Beaches: 70 miles of coastline with beaches that cater to your interests, whether it’s building sandcastles with the kids or learning to surf

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26 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2020 • Glancer MagazineMAKING FAMILIES SMILE SINCE 1949 AURORA–Do you wish you could bottle up this time of year? Brisk autumn air, bucolic getaways, fall foliage, sweater weather and bonfire nights. Yes, please! For many mid-westerners, it’s a cherished time of year. With the changing seasons, there is an excitement that fills the air … a sense of hope and antici-pation. If you’re looking to bottle up some out-door fun and joy-filled memories this fall, stop by Abbey Farms in Aurora. This unique, family-friendly farm is owned by the monks of Marmion Abbey. After opening to the public in 1949, their love of community has proved evident through their various seasonal offerings, hos-pitality and stewardship. Once a corn farm and dairy operation, this property now boasts 220 acres of adventure and fun - including Kane County’s largest corn maze (12 acres!), a farmers market and pumpkin farm. Be sure to step inside the Nagel Farmstead Emporium Store to enjoy some baked goodies - try the award-winning apple cider donuts! Everything is baked on-site and sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. This year will mark 85 years since the first Christmas trees were planted at Abbey Farms. Come this holiday season, guests will have an opportunity to hunt around a 180-acre tree farm for the perfect tree! They offer ‘U-Cut’ and pre-cut Christmas trees. Check out Pine Tree Cafe this winter too, as Chef Dave will be serving up some tasty weekend favorites. And did you know that brewing beer is a centuries-old monastic tradition? Ask for a sample of Abbey Farms’ Marmion Abbey Ale. Prost!UNIQUE IN SUBURBIAUNIQUEin Suburbiaby Brianna Bartemeyer Photos Submitted

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PERSONABLE, ENERGETIC & CREATIVE REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL SUSAN COLELLA OF BAIRD & WARNER This proud Naperville resident shares that helping local sellers and buyers doesn’t feel like work making it easy to be dedicated and re-sults oriented When she is hired to list a home she gains much of the marketing inspiration from her sellers when she asks “ what do you love about your home?” From there she designs high end cus-toms booklets with professional photography & drone shots, de-scriptions of updates, & develops unique ways to target the right buyers on the internet. Restyling her listings with professional stag-ing , 3D tours great for out of state buyers and constant follow up with all parties are all included for her recipe of success! Susan is currently meeting with sellers & buyers now in anticipation of a thriv-ing Spring market~ Call luxury listing agent Susan Colella anytime to discuss your real estate goals for 2020. Susan Colella, Baird & Warner, (630) 946-3813Susan ColellaREAL ESTATEGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 27UNIQUE

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AURORA–Since March, many of us have felt challenged to find a new definition of recre-ational and social activities. I have seen Zoom parties, Zoom fitness, virtual races, classes and club meetings among sev-eral in-person, social distanced activities. The Fox Valley Spe-cial Recreation Association (FVSRA), who provides a di-verse range of programs to en-able residents with disabilities of all ages to experience active, healthy, and play-ful lifestyles, was met with the same challenges. “Within the last few months, we’ve transitioned to virtual programs,” says Alex Engelhardt, FVSRA Executive Director. “We’ve provided over 75 virtual and modified in-person programs per week ranging from fitness, arts and crafts, educational programs, dances and more.” FVSRA, formed in 1976, is an extension of the Ba-tavia, Fox Valley, Geneva, Oswegoland, St. Charles, Sugar Grove Park Districts and South Elgin Parks and Recreation Department. By pro-viding support, fitness, education, and recreation to over 1200 individuals with disabilities a year, they empower their participants to reach their max-imum capabilities using the least restrictive envi-ronment. “FVSRA provides a sense of purpose and feeling of belonging,” says Alex. She explains that along with support, they focus on volunteerism within their programs including showing apprecia-tion for our first responders, being a companion to someone in a nursing home, hosting a coat drive, or cleaning up a park after and event. “We rely on our community for support and are so thankful we can support them in return.” Funding for scholarships and spe-cial projects such as the Carolyn Nagle Sensory Room and the Dr. William Kelly Resource Library comes from the Fox Valley Spe-cial Recreation Foundation (FVSRF) which typically hosts two large scale fundraisers throughout the year, but both were canceled due to Covid-19. FVSRF is looking to raise funds and awareness on a smaller, more intimate level through Friend-raisers. They have created three Friend-raiser kits including a Bags Tournament, Outdoor Movie and Left Center Right game, or you can create your own that is unique to you and your friends. They are also looking for dedicated vol-unteers to assist with programs and special events. Maybe you have a passion you would like to teach to their participants, or you have time to be a lis-tening ear to someone in need. For more information on FVSRA and their pro-grams or volunteering, visit www.fvsra.org and if hosting a Friend-raiser is interesting to you, visit www.fvsrf.org/host-a-friendraiser. ABOUT THE WRITER Mindy Kyle is passionate about helping people discover what brings them joy and to live a full, healthy and happy life. She has her Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from DePaul University and is a veteran of Chi-cago’s theater and commercial world as well as a graduate of the Second City Improv School. Mindy lives in Naperville with her hus-band, three children and the cutest dog in the land. VIEW MINDY’S MONTHLY COLUMN AT www.GlancerMagazine.com/to-give-to-inspireHow Fox Valley Special Recreation Association Has Adapted During The Pandemic CARING + SHARINGGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 31

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Kid StuffFall Is Fun at DuPage Children’s Museum NAPERVILLE–At DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM), we’re experts at making learning FUN! We’ve created virtual programs that will inspire young learners to make big discov-eries about science, engineering, math, and art. Choose from a variety of 45-minute STEM with DCM labs (times vary) or our Arts & Maker After School program (M – F, 3 – 5 pm). Don’t miss Pumpkin Palooza coming up on Saturday, October 24 in the Museum’s parking lot! (630) 637-8000 • www.dupagechildrens.org Pumpkin Fest at Cosley Zoo • October 1-31 WHEATON–Taking in the beautiful fall colors at Cosley Zoo is a must-do! See the animals in the crisp fall air, listen to the squeals of excitement from the children conquering the straw pyramid and take in the hundreds of pumpkins scattered on the zoo’s lawn. Apples, gourds, pumpkins, cider, cornstalks, and various sizes of straw bales are available to purchase. Regular admission rates apply. www.cosleyzoo.orgClick for More Kid Stuff!Walks, Talks & Stories for Kids Creek Bend Nature Center, Kane CountyMAPLE St. CHARLES–Enjoy stories, explore the outdoors at Creek Bend Nature Center, and learn how to create beautiful things with nature! Each new monthly video will feature a book read by a St. Charles Public Library librarian, introduce a fun craft for you to do at home, and highlight a monthly StoryWalk®. No registration is required for this free program. Creek Bend Nature Center is located within LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve at 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles. 32 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2020 • Glancer Magazine

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LOCAL INNOVATORby Kristen Kucharski Photos by Mike CatuaraOUT AND ABOUTVirtual Glass Pumpkin Patch October 14-October 18, Hosted by Morton Arboretum LISLE–Morton Arboretum’s popular and well-loved Glass Pumpkin Patch returns, in an online format, with handblown glass art this month. Shop on-line and explore a stunning array of glass pumpkins at this year's virtual sale. Curbside pick up will located at Thornhill parking lot. A link to the sale will go live at the Armoretum’s website at 7am on Wednesday, October 14. For more information and shopping instructions, see the A Guide to the 2020 Glass Pumpkin Patch Event. www.mortonarb.org/events/virtual-glass-pumpkin-patchHowl-o-ween Pet Portraits October 18, 12-3pm Dog Patch Pet and Feed Hosted by Fetch Portraits NAPERVILLE–Attend a one-of-a-kind Holiday Pet Portrait Pop-Up Session! $40 Session fee for your pet includes professional photography on a one-of-a-kind Halloween-themed set (new every year) with a 13-year team who's photographed over 8,000 dogs together! Cats, bunnies, etc. are also welcome...people and kids, too. Order prints/merchandise/digital downloads online after the event. A 5x7 Print is our gift to you (tax and shipping apply). Get a Fetch Portrait and make some memories! www.dogpatchpets.com34 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2020 • Glancer Magazine

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OUT AND ABOUTNAPERVILLE–Hello Kitty Cafe on the road! The original Hello Kitty Cafe Truck, launched at Hello Kitty Con 2014, began as a sweet idea to offer supercute treats to fans in Southern California. Today, there are two Hello Kitty Cafe Trucks bringing smiles and treats to fans and friends across the US and Naperville is on its lists of stops this October. The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is returning to Main Street Promenade on Saturday, October 10! Come say hello near Sur La Table between 10am-7pm and pick up some supercute treats & merch, while supplies last! We welcome all friends to wear masks and practice social distanc-ing. Learn how The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is creating a comfortable and safe environment for their guests and staff here: https://bit.ly/2YOwj9u *subject to government travel restrictions*WEST SUBURBAN CHICAGOThe Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Is Coming to NapervilleGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 35

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CONTINUING TO CARE FOR YOU Keeping your family well is your top priority right now and at DuPage Medical Group, it's theirs too. They recognize that your healthcare needs don’t disappear during a pandemic like this, which is why they're continuing to serve their patients safely at their clinics and through virtual visits. Whether you need primary or specialty care, you can connect with your physician securely on your mobile device or computer through the MyDMG Health app. Visit face-to-face with a provider via video visit, message with a physician over e-Visit or schedule your next in-office appointment online, all from the comfort of home. Take care of your family’s healthcare to-do list today at www.ScheduleDMG.com BEAUTIFY & RELAX ST. CHARLES–Let this spa help you disconnect and im-prove your health, beauty and relaxation with specialized massages, meditation, in-frared sauna, and reiki energy work. Complete your visit with a natural hair or nail treatment to feel as beautiful outside as you do inside. Tranquility Spa 113 N. 2nd Ave., St. Charles www.relaxattranquility.com NUMBER ONE PROVIDER OF COOLSCULPTING IN THE MIDWEST WESTERN SUBURBS–Concierge Medical Spa is a luxury medical spa with highly trained physicians, nurse practitioners and esthe-ticians offering the most comprehensive esthetic medical services. From body contouring to highly advanced future-forward restor-ative and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, our esthetic experts are some of the best in the industry. As the number one provider of Coolsculpting in the Midwest and Top 200 in the country of Al-lergan injectors, our services produce excellent results and have high client satisfaction. www.concier-RESTORATIVE YOGA & GONG MEDITATION TOGETHER IN ONE BATAVIA–Through holistic healing and sha-manic healing, the center offers different services from cultures around the world to bring balance and harmony to your physical and emotional planes. Find unique classes like drum circles, re-storative yoga and gong meditation here. Healing Arts Metaphysical Center 4 E. Wilson St., Suite 101, Batavia, www.healingartsmetaphysical.comFLOATING IS THE NEW CALMING TREND NAPERVILLE–Find a quiet space to just BE. Float in 10 inches of skin temperature water with 1,600 pounds of Epsom salt to keep you afloat even if you fall asleep. You have your own private Float Room and can control the un-derwater LED light and white noise. Annica Float Club, 4S100 N. IL-59, Naperville, www.floatnaperville.comHEALTH + WELLNESShheeaalltthhyy lliivviinnggGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 37

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COMMUNITY LIVINGFITNESSMONTHLY COLUMNALL AGES AIRBORNE! The air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine, bracing, and delicious. And why shouldn’t it be? —it is the same the angels breathe. — Mark Twain, Roughing It, Chapter XXII, 1886. Darien resident, Jaro Krupa otherwise known as Jaratron, thoroughly enjoys taking people of all ages in the air to experience the freedom of free flight while ensuring safety via a tandem ride with a certified instructor. He has taken his own children as young as 5 years old and loves growing his flying family through sharing the joys of paragliding. His enthusiasm and comfort are con-tagious, and you feel nothing but secure as you take flight. Having been skydiving, hang-gliding, jet packing, and cliff jumping – I was so excited to find paragliding within an hour drive of my house. When I arrived, I met Zipper and Frenchie and discovered that everyone gets a nickname after their first flight, so was eager to claim my own. I could not have imagined how easy it would be to run behind a pickup truck while tethered to a parachute that quickly grabbed the air and lifted us off the ground. I felt like a kid again as I giggled when my feet defied gravity and the wind breezed across my face. Freedom. That was the feeling. Freedom of stress, freedom of worry, freedom of anything that had previously consumed my mind. Amid 2020, I was relaxed….and it felt amazing. Jaro passed the toggles to me and guided me to take control of our destiny. He pointed out the clouds and swirls and trained me how to read the sky to gain direction. He was easygoing and confident. It was amazing to hear about the young kids he pro-vided tandem rides too, as well as how far he had traveled independently. A truly unique and close to home experience that makes you feel a million miles from reality. I earned my wings, and earned my nickname - only to be disclosed to fellow paragliders! Overview Premier paragliding and powered paragliding school in the Midwest providing tandem rides, equipment, and lessons. West suburban and Dar-ien resident Jaro Krupa guides paragliding, powered paragliding, and kitesurfing and hopes you will become part of their flying family! Tandem rides for any age – even as young as 5! Chicago Paragliding 34001 E 1900 N Road, Cullom, IL 60929 (708) 935-0177 • www.chicagoparagliding.com Hours: Flights Vary Depending on Weather Price $: $250-300 Tandem Rides/Check for Groupons ABOUT THE WRITER Naperville mom Kristen Kucharski graduated from Illi-nois State University in 1992 with an International Business Degree. She has two energetic daughters and her house is always full of children. Kristen’s col-umn titled, Mom's Little Black Book, is a monthly fea-ture written for moms who are looking for ways to keep their kids busy. Read her past columns at www.glancermagazine.com/bloggersMom’s Lile Black BookGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 39

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SHOP FALLSHOPPING + STYLEFall Styles & Accessories Find the hottest trends at this Glen Ellyn boutique. Pictured is the Golden Lit Button Down ($49) and the Aria Ring Bag ($64); also the Gather Here Mini Pillow ($19) M & Em’s, Glen Ellyn (630) 469 - 6040 www.mandems.comOLIVE GREEN FLIGHT JACKET Available at Jeans & a Cute Top Shop The classic jean jacket with amazing recovery from the Love by Liverpool collection. Your go-to layering item that adds the perfect touch to any outfit made with com-fortable fabric that won’t stretch out! ($119) Jeans and a Cute Top Shop • Wheaton & St. Charles www.jeansandacutetop.com - ORDER ONLINE! FALL DECOR & MORE Grateful. Thankful. Blessed. Welcome your guests with signs of inspiration this season. Chic fall decor and more avai-alble at Nona Jo’s in Naperville. www.nonajos.com 2ND ANNUAL LAKE GENEVA FALL CRAFT & VENDOR EVENT Saturday, Oct 14, 9-3pm Over 110 vendors on dis-play. Come shop for unique treasures and trendy finds. Free admission. Grand Geneva Resort and Spa 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva. Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 43

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GET TO KNOW V FUSION STUDIO GENEVA–V Fusion Studio trainers (pictued above) take con-sideration to increase your quality of life when creating classes - and now also virtually (join facebook page). Local area owner, Rachel Kowal, is currently pursuing her master’s degree in exercise physiology, and she bases all classes in the latest research. The current schedule has a variety of ef-fective, fun, and unique classes. V fusion will improve your core strength, endurance, and physique safely so you “train for life” with this popular fitness studio. You’re invited to come out and see why so many love it! Enjoy 30-days of unlimited classes for just $95 or try one week for FREE when you men-tion Glancer Magazine. V Fusion Studio, 129 W State, Geneva, www.vfusionstudio.comJOIN TODAY! www.vfusionstudio.comQuality of LifeGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 45

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46 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2020 • Glancer Magazine Karisma Boutique The ‘Best of the Best’ 2020 Reader’s Choice Awards Business of the Year Chosen from Thousands of Entries Submitted by West Suburban Residents, Introducing Karisma Boutique of Naperville Very similar to the challenging times of today, back in 2009 when Ginger Makowski decided to open her store in downtown Naperville, she was also in the midst of an unsettled time in her personal life. Mother of three, Ginger had always thought she would start a charitable organization and volunteer when she retired, but when circumstances shifted, she dug deep and pursued her dream of opening a retail store. She did not have a solid plan and just ran with it and along the way found it to be the most satisfying thing she has ever done outside of raising her children. Karisma Boutique, Naperville’s “hidden gem”, was named after her daughter Jen Hoeft who has amazing charisma and travels with Ginger to worldwide trade shows to purchase unique apparel and accessories, jewelry, scarves, purses, hats, shoes, home decor, candles, lotions, and various gift items. “We are usually buying weekly which brings in new arrivals a few times a week,” Ginger says. “It's been a challenge recently as I like to hand pick our merchandise, but I have had to rely online at this time which makes it difficult. We pride our-selves in exceptional customer service, incredible selections, affordable pricing, and also guarantee our product 100%. Satisfaction is extremely important to us.” This has been an extremely difficult year for the Boutique and without the im-promptu live online shows followed by personal delivery and curbside service, Ginger is not sure she would have made it through. She is eternally grateful for her customers and staff for keeping the dream alive and she is just as surprised as the next to see masks as the fashion statement of 2020! Ginger consciously gives back to the community by attending many charity events and hosting in store parties for her customers. She thoroughly believes it is not always about making the sale, as it is to bond a relationship that is treasured forever. View Inside the Boutique & Share Online at www.GlancerMagazine.com Karisma Boutique, 232 S Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540 630-355-5554 • www.karismaboutiqueshop.com BUSINESSBUSINESS OF THE YEARof the year

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The Kiest Family of Oswego “Don’t let fear hold you back from trying something new”….that’s the Kiest family motto and it shines in everything they do. Born and raised in Illinois and Oswego residents since 2005, David and Melissa have been married 23 years and have two daugh-ters, Eva (20) and Alyssa (15). With true entrepreneurial spirit the family is not afraid to follow their dreams, such as opening a gym where they learned together to work hard and follow proper nutrition, while also gaining amazing confidence from the personal hands-on experience. As an active family who loves to hike and bike; raft on the Fox; and play tennis together, it was the perfect fit to bring their passions into their daily grind while appreciating the quality time. A healthy lifestyle combined with a great work ethic are ingrained in the Kiest family. Dave has served as a soldier in the U.S. Army Special Forces, is a former Yorkville and Oswego Police Officer and continues to serve our country in his current position; Eva is attending Wau-bonsee Community College, finishing up her Associates degree and works as a server at a local restaurant; Alyssa is a Sophomore at Oswego High School, and is involved in Tennis and Cheer; and Melissa has been a Pro-fessional Photographer for over 15 years, owns, Melissa Jean Boutique in Oswego, and is also a Real Estate Broker for Brummel Properties in Oswego and enjoying the low interest rates and hot market. They love Fall Fashion as much as they love fitness fan-cying the new fall styles like letter necklaces, metallics, cardigans and chunky sweaters, balloon sleeves, coun-try inspired fringe, and of course, the fun faux leather leggings and skirts. The girls are into the boyfriend jeans, distressed jeans and crop style tops with chunky necklace chains and coordinating masks! The Kiest family is a busy family that also finds time to take part in organizing and running events which help raise money for wounded vets and the local food pantry. They are members of the Oswego Chamber of Com-merce and the Downtown Oswego Association, and are active administrators of the Oswego Area Nightlife and Events and Real Women of Oswego Facebook groups. A family that loves to dream big, enjoy life, and make it happen! KNOW A FABULOUS FAMILY? Introduce Us at editorial@glancermagazine.comfabulous familyGlancer Magazine • SEPTEMBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 53by Kristen Kucharski Photos SubmittedGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 49

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THE NAPERVILLE ART OF INCLUSION NAPERVILLE–The Naperville Art of Inclusion group started in June of 2020, shortly after George Floyd's death in May. A visitor to Nap-erville, Tyler Marcus, from Downers Grove, reacted to a mural that he felt did not reflect diversity. Since that time, Marcus has met with Century Walk's Brand Bobosky and has learned that there are 35 other pieces of artwork in Naperville's Century Walk collection that do reflect diversity. The Art of Inclusion committee painted its inaugural piece of inclu-sive-focused art entitled “Naperville Together” on Saturday, Sep-tember 26, on the Naperville Township Parking lot at 139 Water Street. The live street painting concept was inspired by Naperville Central sophomore Mia Hernandez. With the support of Art Committee chairs Sophia Forero and Crystle Saylor, an amazing plan was de-veloped by project leads Sangeeta Pande and Julie Kulak. In ad-dition to the artists above, contributing artists also include Dr. Alicia McCareins, Sarah Knight Adamson, Brand Bobosky, Eddie Bedford, Carolyn Finzer, Mauricio Forero, Rebecca Hernandez, Madeline Lei, Zhuyu Lei, Rich Lo, Tyler Marcus, Victoria May, Evelyn Murillo, Ramya Roddom, Peter Thaddeus, and Sarah Uy. With a continued focus on bringing Naperville Together, the local community was invited to participate in the artistic process by plac-ing their handprint in the letter N at any time between 9 am, and 1 pm. A welcome ceremony was held at 1 pm to thank the sponsors and community leaders for their contributions and efforts resulting in this concept becoming reality. Art of Inclusion’s mission is to create public art that reflects the diversity of Naperville and pro-motes unity and inclusion in our community.At of Inclusionby Lindy Kleivo Photos by Joel Vissia50 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2020 • Glancer Magazine

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5. Windy Acres Fall Festival GENEVA–Whether you are staying for an hour or the day, your group will surely make memories that will last a life-time! Enjoy the Beer Garden highlighting their Fall Ales, Seasonal Cider and Pumpkin spiked beverages and Brand New Apple Cider Slushies. Also, live music on the weekends. Bring a lawn chair and take in the outdoor fun. Running through October 31st, 7 days a week from 9am to 6pm. www.windyacresfarmstand.com/fall-fest/5.1. Aurora Food Pantry’s Trunk or Treat WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 4-6PM Held at Spartan Athletic Park. Bring the kids out to enjoy the decorations and collect candy and other kid-friendly goodies. If you or your business would like to participate, contact Becky at rdunnigan@ aurorafoodpantry.com www.aurorafoodpantry.com 4. Sonny Acres Farm WEST CHICAGO–For more than 125 years, genera-tions of the Nagel family made Sonny Acres Farm one of Chicagoland’s favorite destinations for family fun. Today, the family tradition continues as the Joyaux and Fontana families have stepped in to make sure the farm, festiv-ities, and most importantly your family traditions can live on for generations to come. Read more about the tradition, the transition, and what you can continue to expect from your favorite family farm. www.sonnyacres.com3. Bengston’s Pumpkin Farm & Fall Fest HOMER GLEN–A family-owned and operated Pumpkin Festival that has served the Homer Glen area for over 40 years. Lcated just 40 minutes outside of Chicago. Bring your family, friends, and smiles! www.pumpkinfarm.com2. Goebberts Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard HAMPSHIRE–A family-owned pumpkin patch and farm market, celebrating its 72nd year in 2020. The Fall Festival is what they are known for! Offering a full day of family-friendly activities that are sure to delight kids and grown-ups of all ages. Have fun picking ap-ples and enjoying the many fall attractions. Order tickets online. www.goebbertspumpkinpatch.com 7. Kuiper’s Family Farm MAPLE PARK–Take a country drive out to this faily fa-vorite located in Maple Park. The kids will enjoy farm animals, tractors, a jumpy pillow, pig races, a haunted forest and so much more! Mom and dad will love the treats, pumpkins and specialty shop. www.kuipersfamilyfarm.com6. Johansen Farm BOLINGBROOK–Enjoy the fall season with fun attractions at this well-loved pumpkin farm that has become a family tradition for so many. Enjoy a petting zoo, tasty autumn treats, pumpkins galore and more much more! www.johansenfarms.comCOVID-19 can’t stop the seasons from changing and that’s why we invite you to get outdoors and celebrate the beauty of Autumn. Sweater weather is here and many local area farms and outdoor locales have prepared their facilities so you and yours can enjoy all that fall has to offer in a safe and enjoyable way. Finding that perfect pumpkin, sipping hot apple cider and tasting the fresh fall baked goods are all of what makes the season special. Whether it is an old favorite or a new adventure, here are 7 Spectacular Stops for Pumpkins & Hot Cider Fun1.STOPS FOR PUMPKINS & HOT CIDER FUN6.4.3.2.50 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2020 • Glancer Magazine7.

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