Last of two parts The previous part is at thevoice.us/essential-methods-in-the-art-of-gathering-important Every day we find ourselves in gatherings, Priya Parker wrote in “The Art of Gathering.” If we can understand what makes these gatherings effective and memorable, then we can reframe and redirect them to benefit everyone, host and guest, alike.
First of all, the name appealed to me! But, realize, the city has not had a zoo since 1974!! One of the closest is in Battle Creek, Mich. and is the Binder Park Zoo. Originally known as Bronson, after founder Titus Bronson, the city and township were changed to Kalamazoo
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda In response to Wayne E. Johnson, July 22 in The Voice, thevoice.us/the-big-time-vaccination-received-instead-of-refused, the big time: Vaccine received, instead of refused: Americans have felt free to decide what they should or should not put into their bodies, until very recent history. We’ve assumed government respected our autonomy
U.S. secretary of commerce, Gina M. Raimondo, announced Thursday, Aug. 5 that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to Invest Aurora, Aurora, to capitalize and administer a Revolving Loan Fund, providing gap financing to small local businesses. This EDA grant,
Trying to have a civil discourse with some proponents of vaccination is an exasperating exercise in futility. They delight in using name-calling as part of their “argument,” castigating opponents’ mental health, sense of morality, political affiliation, I.Q. level, and/or sexual orientation. What most pro-vaxxers fail to realize is that the
On a warm and beautiful night, Saturday, Aug. 7 the Sycamore Speedway, in Maple Park was host to the Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora’s, “Race to Fight Diabetes”. Tiffany Olson, general manager of Sycamore Speedway, turned the race track over to the Cosmos to bring an awareness about diabetes, to the
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its annual picnic from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17. The meeting will be held at the home of Sharon and Kent Catich, 2900 Tanner Road, North Aurora. Call 630-907-0110 if you’re lost. We are have Reuland Food Service catering,
Second Fridays at Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water Street, Batavia, will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13. There will be three featured artists: • Steven Carrelli is a Chicago-based visual artist and writer. In his work, he employs a variety of strategies to examine the
Ingredients1/3 cup rice vinegar1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions2 teaspoons sesame oil4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2 inch thicknesssalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 egg, beaten1 cup panko
I figure Heaven’s still a lonely place;For the Commandments say what we will faceUpon the Day of Judgment, stern and stark,And the direction on which we’d embark.We dare not think that God will hem and haw,Allowing us to circumvent the Law.For, after all, the Law’s the Law—point blank;And we have
To borrow a popular sports metaphor, 2022 is likely a rebuilding year for an Illinois Republican Party that is on the ropes (can’t get away from sports lingo). To be honest, chances of the GOP winning statewide offices next year are slim, but not impossible. And unless overturned by the
Friday, Aug. 6 marked the end of an era in Aurora because now-retired Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman concluded a 30-year ground-breaking and trail-blazing career at the Police Department. Mayor Richard Irvin proclaimed August 6 as Chief Kristen Ziman Day in Aurora, and it was one filled with hugs, tears,
By Tom Siebert During the previous politically-divisive decade, the World Leaders Forum at Judson University in Elgin has served as a civilized oasis of public policy debate among heads of state from around the globe. The Christian college began the event with a big bang in April 2011 when it
Being an expectant parent is difficult, especially if you have limited access to avenues of support. One way expectant parents can navigate the challenges of expectant parenthood is to hire a doula, a “person trained to provide advice, information, emotional support, and physical comfort to a [birthing person] before, during,
Grandpa says: Wow! I never suspected that The Voice reached all the way to Africa. The following is an actual letter that Grandpa received by E-mail. I cut and pasted it exactly as it presented. See if you can find all the clues that this is a scam. Look closely.
Children enjoy lunch among playground equipment Monday, Aug. 2 during an outdoor program at Blackhawk Park in Aurora by Wesley United Methodist Church.
Aurora City Council members are joined by Kane County judges to distribute school supplies.
East Aurora High School head coach Nick Kukuc, in a huddle with players Monday, wears a mask to prevent spread of COVID-19.
10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Shooting: • Kozeniesky Lucas, Silver Medal; • Tucker Mary Carolynn Silver Medal 10m Air Rifle Men: • SHANER William, Gold Medal. Skeet Women: • ENGLISH Amber, Gold Medal Trap Mixed Team Shooting: • BERNAU Madelynn Ann, Bronze Medal; • BURROWS Brian, Bronze Medal Trap Women’s
By Bobby Narang Naperville Central High School is ready to turn the page. The Redhawks, one of the top teams in the DuPage Valley Conference on seemingly an annual basis, are coming off one of their best seasons in the Spring version. Six games. Six victories. But, that’s the Redhawks’
