Roots Aurora, the free community block party, which celebrates the cultural richness of Aurora, will be 5 p.m.to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 at the Water Street Mall in downtown Aurora.
Roots Aurora is a community celebration of dance, music, art and food, presented by non-profit organizations and community leaders. The free event is made possible with sponsorships from businesses and individuals, with proceeds supporting Family Focus, which nurtures children by strengthening families in the Aurora community.
For more information, visit www.rootsaurora.org or call 630-844-2550. Sponsorships are available.
— Family Focus Aurora
Sierra Club Fox in Batavia Sept. 10
The Sierra Club Valley of the Fox will meet 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10 at the Batavia Public Library where we will welcome Carolyn Burnham of the Batavia Environmental Commission. She will discuss the current efforts of the BEC and other affiliated groups such as river clean-ups, Fabyan Woods Restoration Projects, food waste education, Batavia High School Natural Area Restoration Project, and electric vehicle charging rebates. It will be a great opportunity to learn about all of the different ways you can become active in your community. The public is invited and refreshments will be served.
—Linda A Cole
Glenbard (West) reunion Sept. 21-22
The Glenbard (West) High School Class of 1953 will celebrate its 65th reunion at The Holiday Inn and Suites in Carol Stream on Glenbard West’s Homecoming weekend, Friday and Saturday, September 21 and 22. The Class will have a casual get-together both evenings from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.. We invite family, friends, and other interested Glenbard graduates to attend and mingle with real octogenarians.
—Jerome E. Murphy