BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//DuPage Pads - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dupagepads.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for DuPage Pads REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T225207 CREATED:20250909T124148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T190533Z UID:31069-1778313600-1778346000@dupagepads.org SUMMARY:Charity Challenge: The Great Descent 2026 DESCRIPTION:Charity Challenge: The Great DescentReaching New Heights to End Homelessness\nSaturday\, May 9\, 202611:00am – 5:00pmHotel Arista2139 City Gate Ln\, Naperville \nRegistration is now available!\nClick here to sign up!\nJoin DuPagePads at this thrilling fundraiser\, hosted in partnership with Over The Edge\, inviting 55 supporters to rappel 12 stories down from the roof of Hotel Arista\, located in the heart of the CityGate Centre dining and entertainment campus in Naperville\, Illinois. \nCharity Challenge: The Great Descent is a day-long event hosted on May 9th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hotel Arista. Family\, friends\, and spectators are invited to come watch and support participants while enjoying music\, food\, and fun from ground level. \nAs one of only few available opportunities in Illinois to participate in 2026\, this unique fundraiser is going to be something to remember for DuPagePads supporters and will demonstrate what is possible when we strive for new heights together! We hope you will join us as one of the 55 brave neighbors stepping off the roof of Hotel Arista and helping to end homelessness here at home! \nUnable to participate? View Volunteer OpportunitiesDay of Volunteer Ropes Volunteer \nQuestions? Please contact Carrie at 630.682.3846 ext. 2290 or cflick@dupagepads.org. \nThank you to our generous sponsors!\nView additional sponsorship opportunities here \nDiamond \nBMO Bank \nGold \nHotel Arista\, CityGate Centre \nC & C Power \nIFS \nSilver \nGreenState Credit Union \nBronze \nAmerican Family Insurance \nSafeguard Construction \nMy Chef Catering URL:https://dupagepads.org/thegreatdescent/ LOCATION:Hotel Arista\, 2139 City Gate Ln\, Naperville\, IL\, 60563 CATEGORIES:Signature Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dupagepads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/TGD-Banner-2025-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T220000 DTSTAMP:20260501T225207 CREATED:20260217T145252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T145904Z UID:31644-1784392200-1784412000@dupagepads.org SUMMARY:Drive for 155 - 2026 DESCRIPTION:16th Annual Drive for 155\nThe Race to End Homelessness\nSaturday\, July 18\, 2026\nKart Circuit Autobahn\n3795 Centerpoint Way\, Joliet\nSave the Date!\nJoin DuPagePads for the sixteenth annual 3-hour karting enduro! Fifteen teams will compete in raising money for DuPagePads before race day\, with the goal of raising $155\,000 for DuPagePads to assist families and individuals who are experiencing homelessness. \nQuestions? Please view the FAQ below. For information on team registration or any question not answered below\, contact Carrie at cflick@dupagepads.org or 630.682.3846\, ext. 2290. \n\n \nSponsorship opportunities are available! Contact Carrie at cflick@dupagepads.org or 630.682.3846 x2290 \nDrive for 155 FAQ\nHow much does it cost to participate?\nOnce a team secures the $1\,000 entry fee\, a team kart will be reserved. Teams are expected to meet/exceed the $5\,000 fundraising goal.  How many participants are on a team?\nThere is a minimum of 4 drivers per team\, up to 8. Most teams have 5-6 participants. Are there restrictions on drivers?Drivers must be at least 16 years old.\nDrivers under 18 will be required to have a parent present to sign a waiver at the track.\nMinimum height is 56″.  Do I need experience?No experience is necessary\, but the karts can reach a top speed of 55 mph.  How does the team fundraise?\nThe team captain will set up both an individual and team page. They can then invite the other members of the team to join and set up fundraising pages. All donations to individual pages will be reflected in the team total. Share your fundraising page with family\, friends\, and co-workers via social media or email. What is the timeline for the day?4:30pm Registration check-in begins4:45pm Starting positions set5:15pm Drivers Meeting (all drivers need to be present)6:00pm – 9:00pm Racing9:20pm Awards Ceremony What should I know about event day?\nThe race will take place in light rain.\nClosed-toed shoes are required. Shorts or pants are acceptable.Team-colored shirts will be provided to easily identify your teammate racing.\nA helmet will be provided if you need one.\nYou will have a 10×10 space in the grass for your team. Front-row spaces will be assigned to the top fundraising teams. We suggest bringing a pop-up tent and lawn chairs. Guests are welcome to view the event.\nAutobahn Cafe will be open limited hours. Coolers are permitted\, if you’d like to brink your own food.\nAdditional information about the event will be sent to participants the week of. Awards?There will be 2-3 classes of drivers based on experience. The top 3 finishers in each class will receive an award. \nWatch the video below to experience the action at the Drive! URL:https://dupagepads.org/event/drive-for-155-2026/ LOCATION:Kart Circuit Autobahn\, 3795 Centerpoint Way\, Joliet\, IL\, 60436 CATEGORIES:Signature Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dupagepads.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Banner-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T225207 CREATED:20260416T133520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T173123Z UID:31815-1786273200-1786302000@dupagepads.org SUMMARY:Naperville Neighborly Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:Naperville Neighborly Day\nSunday\, August 9\, 2026\n11:00am – 7:00pm\nDowntown Naperville\nW Chicago Avenue\, between Washington St & Main St\nNaperville Neighborly Day is a celebration of community through a traditional block party experience\, providing a meaningful and fun afternoon for all ages to enjoy. Admission is free to this classic block party in the heart of Naperville’s welcoming and historic downtown\, bringing delicious food and drink\, live music\, and a unique opportunity to engage as a community about solutions to help end homelessness for local neighbors and families. \nThe Neighborly Day Block Party\, presented by DuPagePads\, is a family- and budget-friendly outing to enjoy on a Sunday afternoon in August\, bringing neighbors of all ages back to the streets of downtown Naperville\, sharing in the classic feel of a summer block party with friends. Naperville Neighborly Day welcomes sponsor and vendor support to remain a no-entry-fee experience focused on an enjoyable day of food\, fun\, music\, camaraderie\, and community\, all supporting the belief that every neighbor should have a safe place to call home. \nThis annual block party\, formerly known as Old Naperville Day\, is a community celebration returning after a two-year hiatus during the downtown Washington Street Bridge Repairs. Proceeds from Naperville Neighborly Day will directly support local families and individuals in need of food or shelter in our community. \nQuestions? Please contact Carrie at 630.682.3846 ext. 2290 or cflick@dupagepads.org. \n\n \nThank you to our generous sponsors!\nInterested in sponsoring Naperville Neighborly Day?\nView Sponsorship Opportunities URL:https://dupagepads.org/event/naperblockparty/ CATEGORIES:Signature Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dupagepads.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NND-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T225207 CREATED:20260217T151604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T151748Z UID:31650-1789819200-1789830000@dupagepads.org SUMMARY:Rock & Bowl 2026 DESCRIPTION:24th Annual Rock & Bowl\nSaturday\, September 19\, 202612:00pm – 3:00pmFox Bowl1101 Butterfield Rd\, Wheaton\nSave the Date!\nJoin DuPagePads at Fox Bowl in Wheaton for a fun afternoon of bowling! \nInvite family\, friends\, or co-workers to create your team of 5 bowlers. Register your team and design your fundraising page. Then\, work together to raise a minimum of $500 in team fundraising for DuPagePads. \nAll team members receive a t-shirt\, pizza\, ice cream\, and a chance to win great raffle prizes! \nAwards will be given to the top three fundraising teams and the teams with the three highest bowling scores. \nQuestions? Please contact Carrie at 630.682.3846 ext. 2290 or cflick@dupagepads.org. \n \n \n \nSponsorship opportunites are available for the Rock & Bowl\nPlease contact Carrie at 630.682.3846 ext. 2290 or cflick@dupagepads.org. URL:https://dupagepads.org/event/rock-bowl-2026/ LOCATION:Fox Bowl\, 1101 Butterfield Road\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States CATEGORIES:Signature Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dupagepads.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bowl-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T093000 DTSTAMP:20260501T225207 CREATED:20260428T152606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T152606Z UID:31841-1793777400-1793784600@dupagepads.org SUMMARY:Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast 2026 DESCRIPTION:24th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast\nWednesday\, November 4\, 2026\n7:30am – 9:30am\nAbbington Banquets\n3S002 Illinois 53\, Glen Ellyn \nSave the Date!\nPlease join us on Wednesday\, November 4th\, at Abbington Banquets for networking\, a warm breakfast\, inspirational messages\, and DuPagePads updates from CEO April Redzic during the 24th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast. \nGuests will hear from a client whose life has been transformed by services made possible through donors’ generous support. \nYour generous support strengthens client successes\, connecting more families and individuals to the proven solution of housing\, coupled with support services and employment programming to end homelessness. \nQuestions? Please contact Carrie at 630.682.3846 ext. 2290 or cflick@dupagepads.org. \n\n \nThank you to our generous sponsors!\nFor additional sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Carrie Flick at CFlick@dupagepads.org \nDiamond \nSpirit \nInspiration \nMotivation URL:https://dupagepads.org/event/wake-up-your-spirit-breakfast-2026/ LOCATION:Abbington Banquets\, 3S002 Illinois 53\, Glen Ellyn\, IL\, 60137\, United States CATEGORIES:Signature Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dupagepads.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WUYS-Banner-scaled.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR