BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//DuPage Pads - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:DuPage Pads 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:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T210000 DTSTAMP:20260518T225521 CREATED:20250324T194615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T194831Z UID:30633-1750399200-1750453200@dupagepads.org SUMMARY:Solstice Century 100 Mile Ride DESCRIPTION:100 Miles. 100 Riders. $100\,000 to charities. All day to do it.  \n\n\n\n\nOver the past several years\, Zac Larson has spoken with many people about his bike riding. During that time\, many people have said to him\, “Oh\, I could never do that.” With this returning fundraising event\, Solstice Century\, Zac is giving 100 riders the chance to experience the challenge and exhilaration of participating in a 100 mile bike ride on June 20th\, the summer solstice… and we’re doing it for our neighbors in need. Our goal is to raise $100\,000 for local charitable organizations in mental health\, food\, housing and youth services.  URL:https://dupagepads.org/event/solstice-century-100-mile-ride/ LOCATION:Whalon Lake\, 1496 Royce Rd\, Bolingbrook\, 60440\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Fundraisers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T220000 DTSTAMP:20260518T225521 CREATED:20250328T132711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T181549Z UID:30580-1749918600-1749938400@dupagepads.org SUMMARY:Drive for 155 - 2025 DESCRIPTION:15th Annual Drive for 155The Race to End Homelessness\nSaturday\, June 14th\, 2025Kart Circuit Autobahn3795 Centerpoint Way\, Joliet\nRegistration is now open!\nJoin DuPagePads for the fifteenth 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?Once 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?There 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. Drivers under 18 will be required to have a parent present to sign a waiver at the track. Minimum 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?The 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?The race will take place in light rain.Closed-toed shoes are required. Shorts or pants are acceptable.Team-colored shirts will be provided to easily identify your teammate racing.A helmet will be provided if you need one. You 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.Autobahn Cafe will be open limited hours. Coolers are permitted\, if you’d like to brink your own food.Additional 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-155-2025/ LOCATION:Kart Circuit Autobahn\, 3795 Centerpoint Way\, Joliet\, IL\, 60436 CATEGORIES:Signature Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dupagepads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T170000 DTSTAMP:20260518T225521 CREATED:20250324T194139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T194139Z UID:30614-1749384000-1749402000@dupagepads.org SUMMARY:Downtown Naperville Summer Wine Walk DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delightful afternoon at the Downtown Naperville Summer Wine Walk on Sunday\, June 8th at 12:00 PM! Stroll through charming downtown shops\, enjoy a variety of tastings\, and wrap up the adventure with delicious bites at the final stop. A portion of the proceeds benefits DuPagePads. Don’t miss out on this perfect way to spend a summer day! \nTickets on Sale May 13th at Noon! This event always SELLS OUT – Mark your Calendars! URL:https://dupagepads.org/event/downtown-naperville-summer-wine-walk/ LOCATION:Sullivan’s Steakhouse\, 244 South Main Street\, Naperville\, 60540\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Fundraisers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T225521 CREATED:20250325T142030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142052Z UID:30652-1749285000-1749301200@dupagepads.org SUMMARY:BAPS Charities Walk/Run DESCRIPTION:Join us at the annual BAPS Charities Walk | Run! This annual event is more than a gathering; it’s a platform to unite for the greater good and make a lasting impact. By participating\, you’re not only embracing a healthier lifestyle but also joining a community dedicated to the Spirit of Service and helping others. A portion of proceeds will benefit DuPagePads! URL:https://dupagepads.org/event/baps-charities-walk-run/ LOCATION:McCaslin Park\, 27W650 North Ave\, West Chicago\, IL\, 60185\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Fundraisers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T170000 DTSTAMP:20260518T225521 CREATED:20240627T140404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T133116Z UID:27967-1744441200-1744477200@dupagepads.org SUMMARY:Charity Challenge: The Great Descent DESCRIPTION:Charity Challenge: The Great DescentReaching New Heights to End Homelessness\nSaturday\, April 12th\, 20257:00am – 5:00pmHotel Arista2139 City Gate Ln\, Naperville \nRegistration is now available!\nClick here to register \nA first for DuPagePads\, this thrilling fundraiser\, hosted in partnership with Over The Edge\, invites 100 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 April 12 from 7 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 2025\, 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 100 brave neighbors stepping off the roof of Hotel Arista and helping to end homelessness here at home! \nView additional information about Charity Challenge: The Great Descent in our press release. \nSponsorship opportunities are available! click here to view \nQuestions? Please contact Carrie at 630.682.3846 ext. 2290 or cflick@dupagepads.org. \nThank you to our generous sponsors\nDiamond \nBMO Bank \nGold \nHotel Arista \nCityGate Centre \nSilver \nColdwell Banker Realty Cares Foundation \nGreenState Credit Union \nBronze \nDynacom \nTuk Tuk Naperville \nPowerForward DuPage URL:https://dupagepads.org/event/charity-challenge-the-great-descent/ LOCATION:Hotel Arista\, 2139 City Gate Ln\, Naperville\, IL\, 60563 CATEGORIES:Signature Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dupagepads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TGD-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T210000 DTSTAMP:20260518T225521 CREATED:20241121T142606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T164018Z UID:30434-1741284000-1741294800@dupagepads.org SUMMARY:Taste of Hope 2025 DESCRIPTION:19th Annual Taste of Hope\nThursday\, March 6\, 2025\n6:00pm – 9:00pm\nDrury Lane\n100 Drury Lane\, Oakbrook Terrace \nThank you for the overwhelming support we have received for the Taste of Hope! Tickets are now sold out. \nWant to participate from home? View our silent auction items below! New packages are added weekly. \n\nView Auction Items\n \nWe need volunteers! More than 50 volunteer positions are needed. \n\nView Volunteer Opportunities\n \nJoin DuPagePads for the 19th Annual Taste of Hope at Drury Lane. You’ll have the luxury of sampling signature dishes from the area’s most elite restaurants in one evening. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in raffles\, wine pull\, and mobile bidding on silent auction items. The night wouldn’t be complete without our live auction featuring fabulous trips and experiences! \nQuestions? Please contact Carrie at 630.682.3846 ext. 2290 or cflick@dupagepads.org. \n \n2025 Featured Restaurants\nAdelle’s Modern Kitchen + Bar\nAlter Kitchen\nBelgio’s\nBusyButternut\nChe Figata\nChef by Request\nCityGate Grille\nDark Horse Grill & Catering\nDeEtta’s\nDevon Seafood and Steak\nDitka’s\nEddie Merlot’s\nEmpire\nFogo de Chao\nGibson’s Bar & Steakhouse Oak Brook\nGlen Prairie\nIke & Oak\nIndian Harvest\nJ. Fleming’s Absolutely Delicious\nLucille at Drury Lane\nMeson Sabika\nMiss Dottie’s Pound Cakes\nMorton’s The Steakhouse\nNothing Bundt Cakes\nPetite Vie\nSchmaltz Delicatessen\nWarren’s Ale House\nWaterleaf\nYerbabuena \n \nThank you to our generous sponsors\nView additional sponsorship opportunities \nDiamond\nBMO Bank \nCAGE Civil Engineering \nInvestment Property Exchange Services\, Inc (IPX1031) \nGold\nFT Cares Foundation \nSchulte  & Cleland Wealth Management \nWheaton Bank & Trust \nDRF Water Heating Solutions \nByline Bank \nAspen Lane Wine Company \nOld Second Bank \nIntentGen Financial Partners \nC&C Power \nOcean Network Express \nChicago Title Insurance Company \nThe Land Trust Company \nFidelity National Title Insurance Company \nThe Will Group \nSilver\nVilla Park Office Equipment \nRichards Graphic Communications \nTwo Brothers Brewing \nGreenState Credit Union \nMetropolitan Capital \nNtiva \n  \nBronze\nTuk Tuk Naperville \nDynaCom Management \nColdwell Banker Realty Cares \nBusey Bank \nEssendant \nHeartland Bank and Trust \nHuck Bouma \nCostello Sury & Rooney URL:https://dupagepads.org/event/taste-of-hope-2025/ LOCATION:Drury Lane\, 100 Drury Lane\, Oakbrook Terrace\, IL\, 60181\, United States CATEGORIES:Signature Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dupagepads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TOH-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T093000 DTSTAMP:20260518T225521 CREATED:20240827T131707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T175035Z UID:30204-1730273400-1730280600@dupagepads.org SUMMARY:Wake Up Your Spirit Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Wake Up Your Spirit Day\n22nd Annual Inspirational Breakfast\nWednesday\, October 30\, 2024\n7:30am – 9:30am\nAbbington Banquets\n3S002 Illinois 53\, Glen Ellyn \nRegistration is now available!\nClick here to register\nPlease join us on Wednesday\, October 30th\, at Abbington Banquets for networking\, a warm breakfast\, inspirational messages\, and DuPagePads updates from CEO April Redzic during the 22nd Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Day. \nGuests will hear from a keynote speaker as well as 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. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThank you to our generous sponsors!\nView additional sponsorship opportunities \nDiamond \n\nBMO Bank N.A.\n\nSpirit \n\nWheaton Bank & Trust\nABOC\n\nInspiration \n\nSchulte & Cleland Wealth Management Group\nColdwell Banker Realty Cares Foundation\nSTG Divorce Law\nFGM Architects\n\nMotivation \n\nRichards Graphic Communications\nFriedrich-Jones Funeral Home\nEdward Jones – Chris Phalon\nPeoples Bank\n\n \nQuestions? Please contact Carrie at 630.682.3846 ext. 2290 or cflick@dupagepads.org. URL:https://dupagepads.org/event/wake-up-your-spirit-day-2024/ LOCATION:Abbington Banquets\, 3S002 Illinois 53\, Glen Ellyn\, IL\, 60137\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dupagepads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WUYS-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T220000 DTSTAMP:20260518T225521 CREATED:20240627T135536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T175024Z UID:27958-1720888200-1720908000@dupagepads.org SUMMARY:Drive for 155 - 2024 DESCRIPTION:14th Annual Drive for 155\nThe Race to End Homelessness\nSaturday\, July 13th\, 2024\n4:30pm – 10:00pm\nKart Circuit Autobahn\n3795 Centerpoint Way\, Joliet \nJoin DuPagePads for the fourteenth annual 4-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. \nRegistration is now available! For additional information and registration\, contact Carrie at cflick@dupagepads.org or 630.682.3846\, ext. 2290. \nSponsorship opportunites are available! click here to view URL:https://dupagepads.org/event/drive-for-155-2024/ LOCATION:Kart Circuit Autobahn\, 3795 Centerpoint Way\, Joliet\, IL\, 60436 CATEGORIES:Signature Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dupagepads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/D4155-Banner.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR