In celebration of National Poetry Month, April, the Fox Valley Music Foundation will be host to a call for poems. This call is open to any student writer, kindergarten through college, currently residing in the Fox Valley region of Illinois. Submission deadline is 5 p.m., March 31. No exceptions! Each
In honor of National Reading Month, this month’s preschoolers at The Goddard School in Aurora collected 582 books in one month for their seventh annual Goddard Cares Book Drive! The books will be donated to Bernie’s Book Bank, a leading provider of quality books to at-risk children in the Chicagoland
“She may be the face I cannot forget. She may be the beauty or the beast, the famine or the feast.” “She” was composed by Charles Aznavour. Shahnour Variag Aznavourian was born in Paris, France May 22, 1924 to Armenian parents. His father sang in restaurants in France before opening
Aurora • Through March 29 The Secret of My Success The Secret of My Success is a hilarious, heartfelt new musical based on a Universal Pictures film. Brantley Foster, a young ambitious midwesterner, moves to New York City to start his dream job at a major corporation, only to be
Have all you readers managed to avoid the corona virus so far? Have you stocked up on emergency items such as extra edibles, medications, cinder blocks, bowling shoes, toilet paper, pogo sticks, and flame-throwers? You’ve most likely wasted your time and money because, according to our current orange-faced Randall Flagg
Loaves & Fishes Community Services Naperville Chef Showdown, “Battle of the Champions” will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Loaves & Fishes Community Services, 1871 High Grove Lane, Naperville. The event will be presented in partnership with My Chef Catering and will help raise funds
Ingredients 4 cups baking mix 3 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 1/3 cups water 1/2 cup melted butter 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley Directions1. Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Back when we, as a nation, first began Already, as a people, quite dispersed. The Irish were disparaged to a man, Considered, on the social scale, the worst. When common labor beckoned, slaves were sought; But slave owners said No!, with sullen ring. “Our slaves are worth more than what
The Batavia Park District is placing a $27,140,000 bond referendum on the March 17 ballot to acquire the land, build, and equip an indoor recreational center. The Park Board and staff members want to provide residents with the facts and information needed to make an informed decision for their household
Water Street Studios’ new exhibitions will open at 6 p.m. Friday, April 10 and feature artwork by Andrew Reach, Diane Sanborn, Nicholas Sistler, and Darius Hurley. The Dempsey Family Gallery on the first floor will feature the work of Andrew Reach and Diane Sanborn in their exhibition entitled, “The Shape
Grandpa,When my wife passed away, I moved back to (The Fox River Valley) in order to be closer to my aging parents. I ended up moving in with them in order to help them with day to day chores. I am seeing changes in my mother that bother me. She
Scholarship winners show their plaques at the 16th annual Heritage Scholarship Dinner sponsored by the African American Advisory Board Friday at Gaslite Manor in Aurora.
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will be host to a Small Business Forum from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday March 18 at City of Batavia, Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Street, Batavia. Speakers will discuss the tools and benefits that are needed to help businesses succeed. There is no
This year marks the 24th census of the United States. The first national census took place in 1790 and has counted every resident of the United States every 10 years since then. At the Aurora Public Library (APL), we want to make sure everyone gets counted and knows the importance
Father William Etheridge, principal, Aurora Central Catholic High School, reads ‘Fox in Socks’ during Read Across America Day Thursday, Feb. 27, at Holy Angels School in Aurora.
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Bingo in the Books, Saturday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. Participants can have fun while they help raise money for the Library!
An exciting new exhibit is being introduced on the main floor at SciTech Hands On Museum this week. At the center of our newest exhibit stands a nearly three-story tall rocket ship that soars to the top of our indoor skylight! With the increase in rocket launches and space flight
Ken Schroth, director of Public Works / engineer for the city of Aurora government, provides an overview of the major Public Works projects budgeted for 2020 with members of the Kiwanis Club of Aurora, Tuesday at their meeting at the Prisco Center.
Ian McCleary, programs manager of SciTech in Aurora, right, explains exhibits in the Fox Motion Park behind SciTech to members of the Rotary Club of Aurora Monday.
Director of Community Development for North Aurora, Mike Toth, explains the ordinance granting special use for the properties at 125 and 149 S. Grant Street in North Aurora for Aurora Packing, Inc. at the North Aurora Village Board meeting Monday.
