The hustle and bustle of every-day life can be overwhelming. Many of us are constantly fighting to keep up with the demands of work, school, family, and friends, and it’s easy to get caught up and forget to take care of ourselves. One way to combat this situation is to
Performance consultant Bo Smith presents “Welcome to the Importance of Trust” Friday, July 14. Smith, a consultant with St. Charles-based Strategic Enhancement Group, was keynote speaker at Aurora Business United’s (ABU) monthly gathering at Santori Aurora Public Library.
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora will continue its series of free outdoor cooking classes Saturday, Aug. 5. Aurora chef Wendy Reed will present “Omelette Brunch” at 10 a.m. in Marie’s garden kitchen at 834 Highland Avenue in Aurora. Admission and parking are free. Marie’s Garden is a community garden
Cycle Across Illinois, a four-day, 300-mile bicycle ride by 73 police officers statewide, came to 14 suburban locations July 13-16. The ride was a fundraiser by Illinois Concerns of Police Survivors, a Montgomery-based nonprofit. Aurora’s Police Department (APD) was host to the series Saturday, July 15. (See photo on page
Children chase bubbles from a machine at the downtown Aurora farmer’s market Saturday, July 8.
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley celebrated the Fourth of July and participated in Aurora’s Independence Day parade in the morning, Tuesday July 4, and then participated in the Aurora Historical Society’s annual “Ringing of the Bells” ceremony in Aurora at the Tanner House Museum,
“New feet within my garden go. New fingers stir the sod. A Troubadour upon the Elm, Betrays the solitude.” —Emily Dickinson Poet Emily Dickinson created in her writing a distinctively elliptical language for expressing what might be possible, but not yet realized. The literary marketplace offered new ground for her
Tolerance is a crucial aspect of our lives that enables us to coexist peacefully with those who have different beliefs, cultures, and backgrounds. It is the ability to accept and respect others, regardless of their differences. Unfortunately, it is not innate in humans, and sometimes we need to learn how
Bloomhaven Community Healthcare Center, 301 Weston Avenue in Aurora, will host an auto show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 15. The public is invited. Admission, parking and car entries are free. Autos will be on display in the center parking lot. Pre-registration is required for auto entries.
Batavia MainStreet will hold is annual Cocktails in the Park Fundraiser from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 22 at Appleton Park. Cocktails in the Park is Batavia MainStreet’s largest single fundraiser for the non-profit organization. As advocates for the downtown business community, MainStreet staff members and volunteers work
The Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council was host to its annual Miss and Little Miss Puerto Rico Scholarship Pageanted and named Taina Torres, 20, as its new Miss Puerto Rico and Leilani Velez, 10, as its new Little Miss Puerto Rico. Taina Torres, a senior at Aurora University, was named
With stories, video and African refreshments, members of Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora reported on a June mission trip to Uganda, East Africa, Sunday, July 9. The reports took place during 8 and 9:30 a.m. worship services. Faith’s seven-member team left June 1 and returned June 13 after serving at
Face-painting and animal balloons provide fun for kids at the Aurora Historical Society Tanner House Independence Day celebration Tuesday, July 4.
About 40 custom and classic vehicles were showcased at First Christian Church of Aurora’s annual car show Saturday, July 8. A food truck and an indoor craft fair were included.
The Oswego Village Board approved president Ryan Kauffman’s nomination of Karen Novy to fill the vacant trustee seat at Wednesday’s special Village Board meeting. After the vote, Novy was sworn in by Judge John McAdams and participated in the meeting. “Karen is a wonderful member of this community. She brings
Paul Konrad of Aurora, WGN-TV morning show host, waves to the crowd during the Independence Day parade in Aurora during the morning July 4.
Independence Day fireworks Monday, July 3 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora explode in the night in celebration.
A visit with the animals is a treat for kids at the Aurora Historical Society Tanner House independence Day celebration Tuesday, July 4.
Seven doves were released in front of Aurora City Hall Friday, June 30 in memory of the late Ward 7 alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns as part of a horse drawn carriage Final Consent Procession.
“As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the difference, is no democracy.” —Abraham Lincoln The man who would serve as the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln,
