St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, will host a fall craft show Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Admission and parking are free. There will be many raffles and Grandslam Enterprises will offer bbq meals to go. Bake sale and raffle proceeds will
Get an early start on your holiday shopping at the Winterfest Art Market, a three-day celebration of handcrafted art and goods created by local artists and makers, presented by Batavia MainStreet and Water Street Studios November 14-16. This year’s expanded market will take place at Water Street Studios, 160 S.
The Plano Methodist Church, 219 N. Hale Street in Plano, will host a Christmas Sale Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. The sale will feature a variety of Christmas decorations, including greenery, nativities, snowmen, and more, depending on donations. For more information regarding the Christmas Sale, please
The Batavia Lions Club invites the community to join in the holiday spirit at the ninth annual Underwear Party, benefiting the United Way Adopt-a-Family Program. The festive event will be held Thursday, Nov. 20, beginning at 6 p.m. at Pal Joey’s Restaurant, 31 N. River Street in Batavia. There will
The St. Charles Arts Council The Art of the Dessert, a unique fundraising event will be Monday, Nov. 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Graceful Ordinary, 3 E Main St., St. Charles. Tickets are $60 each, which includes a complimentary glass of champagne and appetizers. Guests will
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, The prior two weeks I described the unique nature of the Fox River. This week, I will discuss the pros and cons of dam removal and why, according to myself and others, believe the dams should stay, on the Fox River. The dams have been
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, announced that her district office will once again serve as a Toys for Tots donation site this holiday season. Residents are invited to bring new toys, books, and unwrapped gifts to Kifowit’s district office at 1677 Montgomery Road, suite 116 in Aurora. Donations will
Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham was recently recognized with the Commitment to Service Award for his outstanding dedication and commitment to public service. The award was presented October 23 in Rockford during a special ceremony hosted by the Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders Zone IV. “It is
I would be remiss, more so than usual, without a tremendous “Thank you” and big hug to all those who came out to Yellow Bird Books in Aurora this past Saturday to hear Sara Knigge and me make our presentations in honor of Veterans Day, based on our veteran-authored books.
News from the Sierra Club Valley of the Fox: •Getting out into nature is one way that we can come together, appreciate the beauty of the Earth, and remember how important it is that we take care of the environment for ourselves and future generations to thrive. Valley of the
Enjoy the changing seasons as we hike, look and listen for birds inhabiting our forest preserves, this fall. District naturalists will cover basic bird-identification skills and share a few interesting stories along the way. Next bird watching walk will be Friday, Nov. 21; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Culver Forest
Ingredients1 (8 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/4 cup butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon dried basil1 3/4 cups milk2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1 (10 ounce) package chopped spinach, thawed Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9×13
When I was eight, or nine, or ten…It matters not at all, back then,But there is something I still see,Most definitely Mom would agree,She’d look at me with scant beliefAnd, in that first look, say “Good Grief!”The dirt around our neighborhoodJust never acted as it should.It was magnetic—all too true!It
The Library of Things is part of a growing movement among public libraries to move “beyond books.” At the Aurora Public Library District (APLD), our Library of Things collection has grown to include something for everyone, at any stage of life, with whatever talent level they possess. From musical instruments
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in November. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •T-Rex Tea Party, Saturday, Nov. 15, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m..
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Look out workers at The Voice. If ”The Chas” Coddington had it his way, he would take the paper and make it an employee-owned and operated state publication. He would then have you work for The Voice as an employee for wages he would determine for
Aurora University’s Larry Carthan (5) shoots over Bethany Lutheran’s Jack Brockmann (23) Saturday, Nov. 8.
Aurora University defenders swarm St. Norbert’s Jacob McVane (28) Saturday, Nov. 8.
By Bobby Narang Montini Catholic High School football coach Mike Bukovsky couldn’t help, but take a trip down memory lane. After the Montini Broncos defeated Peoria Notre Dame Saturday, Nov. 8 in a Class 4A second-round playoff game, the stage was set for a rematch with Coal City. Twenty-one years
