Ancient Norwegian kuub game in last Summer’s “How to be a Viking”
Yorkville resident Barb Johnson, left, demonstrates the ancient Norwegian kuub game in last Summer’s “How to be a Viking” camp at Yorkville Public Library. Johnson will co-lead the fourth annual camp at the Library, 902 Game Farm Rd. in Yorkville, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 16, 18 and
Iron Chef Junior cooking contest at Grace Community Christian Church in Aurora
From left, Skylaar Banks, Naperville; Nate Calvo, Aurora; and Kaiyaahn Banks, Naperville; assemble submarine sandwiches Sunday in an Iron Chef Junior cooking contest at Grace Community Christian Church in Aurora. Al Benson/The Voice
Profound impression: Historical visit
By John Montesano – For the past three years, The Voice has allowed me to write a feature story of a military veteran each month. It has been my privilege to obtain and tell these stories. Due to vacation plans, this month’s feature is not about a specific veteran, but
U.S. Air Force Jazz Band Starlifter in Oswego
The U.S. Air Force Jazz Band Starlifter plays a free concert for all communities July 1 at Fox Valley Kickers Soccer Club in Oswego. Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club sponsored the event. Carrie Wilson photo
Polaris Missile Submarine Aurora Navy League topic
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, July 17 at Grandma’s Table Restaurant, 1700 Douglas Road, Montgomery, just north of U.S. Route 30. The after-dinner speaker will be Lieutenant John Lindstedt, USN (Ret.) whose topic will be The 41 For Freedom: How the Polaris
New chapter begins for two churches in Aurora with new minister
North Aurora resident Reverend Derek Rogers, left, and wife, Breann, greet congregants Sunday after Pastor Rogers delivered his first sermon at the former Fourth Street United Methodist Church in Aurora. The church merged July 1 with Flowing Grace UMC in Aurora to form Flowing Forth UMC, which meets at both
Grace Community Christian Church will celebrate 25th Anniversary
Grace Community Christian Church (GCCC), 2770 E. Montgomery Road in Aurora, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with events Saturday and Sunday. Reverend Yvonne Gilmore invited the public to participate in activities for adults and youth. Reverend Bob Brooks, founding pastor of Fox Valley Christian Church, predecessor of GCCC, will return
Let’s Go Green!
• Kane County’s Recycling collection event: The Kane County Electronics Recycling Program one-day event will be Saturday, July 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at 540 S. Randall Road. There will be document shredding available with a limit of four boxes. Electronics, books, and latex paint will be accepted at
Canning instructions by University of Illinois in August
Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy your garden vegetables or farmers market produce all year long? Whether just starting out or updating knowledge, join University of Illinois extension educator Laura Barr for one of three upcoming seasonal programs on home food preservation. “Canning is a simple, smart way to make
Ollivander: Purrs, plays, snuggles
Ollivander is a male Domestic Short Hair orange and white tiger who was born May 4, 2018. Ollivander purrs, plays, and snuggles too. If you hold him and pet him he will take a nap in your arms. When he awakes, he will keep himself busy either playing with other
Fundraiser Forum
Batavia Public Library book sale Aug. 4 In order to help celebrate our Batavia-area educators, the Friends of the Batavia Public Library will be host to its second annual special Stock Your Classroom Sale open to all school teachers, preschool teachers, day care workers, home educators, and all those who
A Focus on History: July 12 – 18
July 12 A heat advisory is issued in Chicago in a warning of an impending record-breaking heat wave. Temperatures in the city reach 106F and the heat index was above 120 F. By the time the heat breaks a week later, nearly 1,000 residents are dead in Illinois and Wisconsin.
U.S. Supreme Court rulings in 2017-2018 a mixed bag
“The Constitution is not neutral. It was designed to take the government off the backs of the people.” —Justice William O. Douglas Given the turbulence of our age, with its police overreach, military training drills on American soil, domestic surveillance, SWAT team raids, asset forfeiture, wrongful convictions, profit-driven prisons, and
The City of Aurora’s Independence Day fireworks show rescheduled for Friday, July 27
The City of Aurora‘s Independence Day fireworks show has been rescheduled for 9 p.m., Friday, July 27. The free show Friday, July 27 will be visible from the same two locations at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, and McCullough Park, 128 W. Illinois Avenue., in downtown Aurora. “The decision to
Yorkville Community Band walks in the Yorkville parade on the Fourth of July.
The Yorkville Community Band walks in the Yorkville parade on the Fourth of July. Carter Crane/The Voice
North Aurora Independence Day salute
Fireworks fill the skies on Independence Day salutes, including in North Aurora Tuesday, July 3. See the video at facebook.com/thevoice.us. Jason Crane/The Voice
Plenty of red, white, and blue on the parade route in Aurora’s Independence Day celebration Wednesday
Plenty of red, white, and blue on the parade route in Aurora’s Independence Day celebration Wednesday in front of the Paramount Theatre is a constant theme. See the video at facebook.com/thevoice.us. Jason Crane/The Voice Aurora Independence Day parade participants: The Aurora Lamplighter singers, a barbershop quartet, offer songs along the parade
Interfaith vigil Saturday in Aurora for families separated at the border
Participants in an interfaith vigil Saturday in Aurora for families separated at the border show solidarity light with their phones on Water Street Mall. Approximately 300 concerned citizens attended on a warm evening. Speakers and a moment of silence for the families suffering marked the evening. Rabbi Friedman, Reverend Bell,
Boys Baseball of Aurora salutes its 10th Hall of Fame Class
Boys Baseball of Aurora salutes its 10th Hall of Fame Class Saturday, at Turner’s Field in Aurora. The ceremony was held between games two and three of the four annual all-star games in 90-degree-plus heat. The 2018 Class included six inductees. From left, standing, Andy Weis; standing, Larry Sladek; kneeling,