AVAC Cruise Night August 25
The fourth annual Aurora Veterans Advisory Committee (AVAC) cruise night will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 after three postponements due to inclement weather.
The auto cruise night will be at the Fox Valley Park District’s McCullough Park. The Fox Valley Park District is a partner with AVAC in the annual event. McCullough Park is at 100 W. Illinois Avenue. There is no entry fee.
There will be a 50/50 drawing. Proceeds will go to support the AVAC Service Dog Project. Those in attendance can meet Steve and Molly, the latter AVAC’s first service dog.
Food will be available by Amvets Post 103 in Aurora. The 50/50 drawing already has surpassed $4, 055 and the drawing will be held prior to the end of the evening. Awards in the cruise night will be handed out closer to 7:30 p.m..
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Third annual Grace Gala September 6
The Grace Holistic Center For Education (GHCE) will hold its third annual Grace Gala from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 at the Homestead 1854, 611 Main Street in Plano.
The fundraiser for the school in Yorkville will include a craft beverage outdoor dinner. The cost is $150. with culinary presentation prepared by Chef Rachel Conover. It will include appetizers, salad, entree, dessert, and paired beers. For reservations go to bit.ly/2WF0j9S.
The Homestead 1854 is highly-rated for its ambiance, culinary, and event-staging.
Live music will be by Abraham Melligh.
—Grace Holistic Center for Education
PIC Fundraising Banquet September 12
Reservations are available now for the Pregnancy Information Center (PIC) in Aurora fundraising banquet 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 at Riverview Banquets, 1117 N. Washington Avenue in Batavia. Tickets are $50. each and $350 for a table of eight, which includes a silent auction and raffles.
Sponsorship opportunities are in three levels, $750, $1,500, and $2,250. Checks can be made payable to and information is available at Pregnancy Information Center, 411 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60506.
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