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Naperville
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12th. Day of Ridvan Celebration
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Ayyam-i-Ha Potluck Celebration in Aurora
Prisco Community Center 150 W. Illinois Ave. Aurora, IL 60506
Baha`i Writing Service
Members of the BWS receive a daily selection from anywhere in official approved Baha'i literature. Thet attempt to keep the selections short and varied for your interest and benefit. New subscribers are always most welcome.
Subscribers may be Baha'is or they may be friends of the Faith. All must include first and last name, city, state/province, and country to have a successful enrollment. Communicate with the administrators by emailing: bahaiwritngserv@gmail.com
2024 DuPage River Sweep
On the morning of Saturday, May the 4th, 22 members and friends of the Baha'is of Naperville participated in this year's DuPage River Sweep and cleaned a stretch of the DuPage River. Trash and many invasive plants were removed and disposed during this event. Light snack was provided and Marigolds were offered as a token of appreciation to each volunteer.
Ayyam-i-Ha Party in Aurora
On February 24th, Baha`is of Naperville joined this year’s celebration of Ayyam-i-Ha, hosted by the Aurora Baha`i community at the Prisco Community Center. Believers and friends of the faith, from surrounding communities, enjoyed delightful home cooking in this potluck event.
Community Impact Project - Days for Girls
Baha`is of Naperville participated in a Community Impact Project focused on period poverty hosted at College of Du Page, in the afternoon of February 23. Participants assembled sanitary kits for women and girls, which included both disposable and washable feminine hygiene products. These kits will be distributed by food pantries in the Chicago metro area.
Race Amity Gathering
The Baha`is of Naperville sponsored a Race Amity gathering at the Nichols Library on the afternoon of Saturday, January 27th. Friends of the faith as well as Baha`is from Naperville and surrounding communities joined this event for discussion, fellowship and refreshments, and to learn about the origins of Race Amity Day. Race Amity Day is an annual celebration of the interracial partnerships that have been battling for racial justice and equity for generations.
Springbrook Prairie Restoration
Baha`is of Naperville and friends from surrounding communities volunteered on December 2,2023 at Springbrook Prairie Restoration work day. They helped remove invasive species to restore the prairie to its original native plants. This helps to restore the habitat for native wildlife. It also helps with water management and prevention of flooding in our community.
Race Amity Day Picnic
A Race Amity Day picnic was held on June 11th at Central Park in downtown Naperville. The picnic was sponsored by the Baha'is of Naperville and 41 people attended from diverse backgrounds. A brief program started off the picnic in the pavilion, where the proclamation from the DuPage County Board was read by Jim Percic, founder of Illinois Citizens for Race Amity. The DuPage County Board proclaimed June 11th Race Amity Day, and Jim gave a brief description of the origins of Race Amity Day.
2023 Du Page County River Sweep
The Baha'is of Naperville participated in this year's DuPage County River Sweep as part of a city-wide effort of 250 volunteers across 7 sites along the DuPage River in Naperville. We were a group of 23 volunteers who helped to clean up the river at Pioneer Park near downtown Naperville. We picked up debris and pulled invasive species. We collected 48 bags of trash. Everyone who participated was given a marigold to take home and plant from the Baha`is of Naperville.
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