Loaves & Fishes celebrates anniversary with open house Loaves & Fishes Community Services will celebrate its 40th anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at their Naperville grocery market, 1871 High Grove Lane. The event will recognize the support the organization has received throughout the years from volunteers, donors and community partners. Loaves & Fishes Community Services works to address food insecurity and helps residents in DuPage, Will, Kane and Kendall counties. The community is invited to the open house, which will include light refreshments and a historical display. Residents can also leave a note in a time capsule. “We are incredibly appreciative of the partnerships, volunteers and donors who have walked with us for 40 years,” Mike Havala, president and CEO of Loaves & Fishes said in a statement. “Together, we have served the growing needs of our community and those facing food insecurity with dignity and compassion. You have helped us make a big impact on thousands of lives, and for that, we are forever grateful.” No RSVP is required to attend the open house. This is one of several pets available for adoption at Will County Animal Protection Services. Fees are being waived in November for veterans and active duty service members who adopt a cat or dog. (Will County Animal Protection Services) Will County waiving pet adoption fees for vets, military Will County Animal Protection Services is waiving dog and cat adoption fees for veterans and active duty service members during November. The “Pets for Vets” promotion is a way of showing gratitude to those who served in the military, a news release from the county said. Military identification or a Veterans Administration card must be shown to qualify. Veterans and active duty personnel can make an appointment to meet the shelter’s dogs or cats by calling 815-462-5633 or emailing [email protected]. Adoption hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the animal services’ office, 22452 Cherry Hill Road, Joliet. Available animals can also be viewed in advance at https://il1035.petfinder.com. For more information, go to www.willcounty.gov/animalservices. Cheers for Veterans fundraiser to be held Friday night Naperville Responds for Veterans will hold its 14th annual Cheers for Veterans fundraiser from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at Bobak’s Signature Events, 6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge. The fundraiser includes a cocktail hour, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and drinks. A live auction will include vacations to Costa Rica and Ireland, a golf package at Naperville country clubs, a private chef experience for 10 people, a selection of artisan bourbons and a pig roast party for 100 people. Keynote speaker will be Lynn Lowder, a Marine and business owner. Funds raised benefit Naperville Responds for Veterans, which helps veterans and their families with critical home repairs. Tickets are $200 per person or $1,800 for a table of 10. For more information, go to www.napervilleresponds.org. Knoch Knolls hosts ‘Amazing Owls’ program this month A family-oriented program all about owls is being presented this month as part of the Knoch Knolls Nature Center’s Nature Discovery Days. The free “Amazing Owls” program will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, to Wednesday, Nov. 27, at the Naperville center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road. The event features self-guided nature activities about local owls designed for children ages 4 to 10. Children can learn how owls hunt, play owl-themed games, make a craft, read books about owls and touch owl feathers, Naperville Park District officials said in a news release. There will be no live animals present. Registration is not required. Parents must accompany children to the program, officials said. For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.