Hello Everyone, 
My daughters, Emma (13) and Isabel (12), are currently competing in Colossal&rsquo;s Youth Athlete of the Year competition, a nationwide campaign raising funds and awareness for the Why Not You Foundation. 
Through this competition, Emma and Isabel have had the privilege of sharing their passion for golf. We are reaching out to ask for our community's support. It would mean a great deal to us if the city could help share their journey or encourage community members to vote daily via their competition page:&nbsp;
<a href="https://athleteoftheyear.org/2026/isabel-687e" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://athleteoftheyear.org/2026/isabel-687e</a>
Winning with the backing of our community would be an incredible honor for Emma and Isabel and would allow them to continue representing on a national level. We would love the opportunity to feature their story through official city channels to help inspire other local youth to pursue their athletic passions. 
I am more than happy to provide additional details or to connect you directly with the competition organizers if needed. 
Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts. 
Best regards, Karem Padilla and Sang Hwang.
Follow our journey on instagram for more details:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hwang_sisters_golf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/hwang_sisters_golf/</a>
<a href="https://athleteoftheyear.org/2026/isabel-687e" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://athleteoftheyear.org/2026/isabel-687e</a>

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Meet &amp; shop 120+ talented local &amp; Midwest artisans this Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20, 2026 (10am-4pm both days) at the Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (Just N. of I-88/Rt. 59) at 2135 CityGate Lane in Naperville, IL.
RSVP &amp; let us know you're coming: <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/RSVP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://NapervilleArtisanMarket.com/RSVP</a>&nbsp;Free Entry | Free Covered Parking | Dog-friendly | Kid-friendly
We'll be OUTDOORS (with INDOOR amenities!) on the picturesque 30+ acre campus of CityGate Centre on the Great Lawn, office plaza &amp; along CityGate Lane -- near the 4-diamond rated Hotel Arista, and DOMAIN CityGate luxury residential complex.
* WHAT: Outdoor Market | 120+ Talented Artisans | Food, Fashion, Home Goods &amp; Art | Kid-friendly | Free Parking in Garage | Dog-friendly (leashed, well-behaved only) | Indoor Restrooms | Sit-down Dining Indoors | Coffee &amp; light bites by Arista Coffee &amp; Cafe | Breakfast, Lunch &amp; Dinner options by a combination of Arista Coffee &amp; Cafe, Zorba Lounge, and Che Figata Kitchen | Craft Cocktails at Zorba Lounge | Brunch both days at Che Figata
* WHEN: Sat &amp; Sun, Sep 19-20, 2026 (10am-4pm both days)
* WHERE: 2135 City Gate Lane, Naperville, IL (just N. of I-88 via Rt. 59 or Ferry Rd.).
Shop small, LOCAL &amp; sustainable with talented small business owners who pour their passions into creating one-of-a-kind products in food, fashion, home goods &amp; decorative art.
Look for the collection of white tents visible from Rt. 59 - and turn on in!
Parking is free both days for shoppers in the parking garage behind Hotel Arista near the Ferry Rd. entrance to CityGate Centre.
Are you a talented artisan looking to vend in the Chicago area? Learn more about our curated markets in Naperville, Oak Brook, Northbrook, Wilmette &amp; Chicago (Fulton Market &amp; Ravenswood) at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.c/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.c</a>...
Not in town this weekend? We'll also be at Oakbrook Center for the <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a> on Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4,&nbsp;and then back INDOORS at the <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chicago Artisan Market</a>&nbsp;in Fulton Market on Sun, Oct 18, Nov 15 &amp;&nbsp;Dec 13 and at the <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chicago Artisan Market</a> in&nbsp;Ravenswood over Thanksigiving Weekend (Sat-Sun, Nov 28-29) for "Small Shop Saturday"&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Sunday. <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/calendar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View our full 2026 Market Calendar</a>
Apply now online for Naperville or any of our other markets at <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://napervilleartisanmarke...</a> or <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.c/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://chicagoartisanmarket.c</a>... ...or call 630.202.4590 for more info. (We do NOT charge junk fees just to to fill out application online.)
"Keep your friends close, and your supply chain closer."
- Naperville Artisan Market | Oak Brook | Chicago |&nbsp;Winnetka |&nbsp;Northbrook
Don’t miss a future market! Get invited to future future markets at <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarke/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://napervilleartisanmarke</a>...
Apply now online at <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/apply...or" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://napervilleartisanmarke...</a> call 630.202.4590 for more info. You can also email us at events@stylechicago.com or learn more about all our markets at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/vendors" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://chicagoartisanmarket.c...</a>
ABOUT US: We are a Chicago area company based in Oak Brook, IL that has been showcasing independent artisans &amp; small businesses for 20+ years. We also produce the Oak Brook Artisan Market, the North Shore Artisan Market (in downtown&nbsp;Winnetka,&nbsp;IL&nbsp;and&nbsp;Northbrook, IL), and the Chicago Artisan Market (9 x's a year) in 2 City locations in Fulton Market at Morgan MFG (401 N. Morgan St., Chicago) and in the historic Ravenswood neighborhood at Artifact Events (4325 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago).

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