Kicking Off the 2008 Bloomingdale Olympic Games

People from all walks of life are brought together under the slogan “One World One Dream” during this years Bloomingdale summer Olympics. All are welcome as these games are intended for all levels of athletic ability and competitiveness. Participants and spectators are encouraged to show up to Circle Park at 7pm on June 30th for the opening ceremony during which Mayor Bob Iden, Park Commissioner Mike Vogel and two young athletes will carry the Olympic Torch in and declare the games officially open. The Jesse White Tumblers will be performing their awe inspiring acrobatic performance following the ceremony. A live DJ will provide further entertainment while prizes are raffled off to some lucky winners. Parking will be available, but for our Medinah on the Lake residents we recommend making the short half mile walk to the park and avoid frustration. For a directions and a map of Circle Park and the surrounding area click here.

The Olympic Games will run through August 11th and include a wide range of events for all ages. Most of the events are free of charge for participants as well as spectators. To register for events stop by the Johnston Recreation Center at 172 S Circle Avenue.

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Summer Fun for the Family at Naper Days

It’s time for Naper Settlement to shed it’s old ways once again as they host the 2008 Naper Days, running June 13th through 15th. The festival is conveniently located in downtown Naperville at 523 S Webster near Naperville Central High School. This is a favorite event of all of us here at The Gammonley Group as it is just a few miles drive from our Seven Bridges Condominium Residences in Woodridge. While our Seven Bridges residents have the good fortune of living so close to downtown Naperville, we encourage all other Gammonley Group homeowners to take advantage of this community and family building event. This three day extravaganza has something for everyone, so bring the family and get ready for a fun packed weekend. Entertainment for kids includes a petting zoo, climbing wall, trolley rides, arts and crafts, and cooking demonstrations! Also for the kids, performances by Jim Gill, Amy Lowe and Radio Disney to name a few.

An array of local food vendors are sure to entice palettes all weekend long including Famous Dave’s, Sullivan’s Steakhouse and Cold Stone Creamery. Also filling the summer air with tantalizing aromas is the 3rd annual Blue Ribbon Baking Competition hosted by the Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club. Audiences will be dazzled by live music starting at 6:00pm Friday, 4:00pm Saturday, and 11:30am Sunday. Headlining the stage at 8:00pm on Saturday are the Gin Blossoms — alternative rock icons through the 90’s who have reunited and are once again touring.

You might be asking yourself, “What more could these Napervillian’s pack into one weekend?” Well, how about the Naper Days Bed Race, where teams of four turn mundane beds into asphalt tearing machines and race down the street on Saturday morning. Also, make sure not to miss out on Barnyard Bingo, which can only be described as bingo involving livestock, a grid lined field and and a whole lot of luck.

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