Aurora Church celebrates fall with outdoor service, festival

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New England Congregational Church in Aurora celebrated the fall season with an outdoor community fall festival after worship services Sunday, Sept. 8.

In addition to a luncheon, live music and games for all ages, the event also featured a bounce house, face painting, glitter tattoos and balloon sculptures.

A girl has her face painted at New England Congregational Church in Aurora Sunday, Sept. 8. The church was host to an outdoor community fall festival after Sunday worship services. The free, public event featured a luncheon, live music and activities for all ages. Al Benson/The Voice

From noon to 12:30 p.m., City of Lights Cabaret performed musical selections. Free refreshments included roasted chicken breasts, sloppy joe sandwiches, homemade desserts and beverages including root beer floats provided by the Board of Community Outreach.

Community partners based at the church sponsored activities. The Alive Center offered activities for teens and preteens. Fox Valley United Way’s Strong, Prepared and Ready for Kindergarten (SPARK) provided events for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and Rainbow Sprouts offered activities for children.

Call (630) 897-8721 for more information.

—Al Benson

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