Batavia’s Oktoberfest:
Costumes and fun prevail at Batavia’s Oktoberfest downtown Saturday. The event was sponsored by Batavia MainStreet. Carter Crane/The Voice
Early voting part of process for Nov. 6 election
Kendall County voters can vote early at Oswego Village Hall beginning Wednesday, Oct. 17, for the November 6 General Election. Early voting at Oswego Village Hall is open to all registered Kendall County voters from Wednesday, Oct. 17, through Thursday, Nov. 1. Voting hours at Oswego Village Hall will be
SER speaker at West Aurora meeting
West Aurora Concerned Citizens Neighborhood Group will meet 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 1921 W. Galena Boulevard, 5th Ward meeting room at West Aurora Plaza. Jose Zamran, program coordinator for SER (Services, Employment, and Reinvestment) Central States, will discuss available free programs for 16-24 year olds who are currently
Alan J. Arbuckle, Kiwanis International I-I District governor in Aurora
Governor Alan J. Arbuckle, second from right, Kiwanis International I-I District, poses for a photo after a visit and keynote talk to Kiwanis Club of Aurora and other guests at the Meyer Ballroom in North Island Center in Aurora Thursday, Oct. 4. From left, John Lorenzo, governor’s assistant, Janene Albrecht,
Kiwanis Club of Aurora welcomes Natasha Lehrer Lewis of Esther’s Place
Kiwanian Amy Roth, left, presents a Kiwanis coffee mug and birthday flowers to Natasha Lehrer Lewis from Esther’s Place at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora meeting Tuesday at the Prisco Center in Aurora. Esther’s Place is a small farm in Big Rock where individuals can create and purchase crafts from
Rotary Club of Montgomery welcomes new member
The Rotary Club of Montgomery welcomes new member Brenda Pino recently. She was previously a Rotarian who brings a wealth of experience to the Club. The Club was host to Ron Hain of the Kane County Sheriff Department. Right is Theresa Sperling of the Montgomery Club. Submitted photo
Pizza/pasta fundraiser for the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora
Rodrigo “Bobby” Menendez, Aurora Noon Lions Club president and Diane Renner, director of Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora celebrate a pizza/pasta fundraiser for the Pantry sponsored by the Lions at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora September 18. Al Benson/The Voice
Village of Montgomery receives a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting for fiscal year 2017
Jennifer Martinson, right, a manager with Lauterbach & Amen, presents mandatory audit information at the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday. The Village of Montgomery received a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting for fiscal year 2017. State law and the Illinois Municipal Code require the Village to post
Aurora Public Library school services coordinator connects to teachers
By Anthony Stanford – The Aurora Public Library (APL) continues to see its services, programs, and activities grow through the expansion of outreach programs that fortify its relationship with Aurora area school districts, teachers, and classrooms. To bolster efforts and expand its presence toward promoting a culture of school success
Friends of Yorkville Library celebrates 10 years
The Friends of the Yorkville Public Library are celebrating their 10th year as a volunteer advocacy and support organization; their time and energy are always available to the Library. Friends’ members speak up for the Library, raise money for a variety of purposes, and work behind the scenes to assist
Mister Fred Rogers Plano Movie Night
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit http://www.planolibrary.info/ or call 630-552-2009. • New Life for Old Bags, Saturday, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Participants can turn plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for the homeless. For
Octo Street Fest Aurora restaurant magic
Octo Street Fest is a free Fall festival for all ages Saturday, Oct. 13 in downtown Aurora. Held on Pinney Street behind New York Street’s “Restaurant Row,” Octo Street Fest will have a highlight of menu offerings from dining options. There will be music and some magic for an afternoon
Aurora Regional Fire Museum 50-year celebration
A youngster looks at an old panel of administration Saturday at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum 50-year celebration. Notice the dial telephone, another item of the past. Carter Crane/The Voice
Veterans Day parade November 11 in Aurora
The Aurora Veterans Day parade and ceremony will be Sunday, Nov. 11. The parade will step-off at the corner of Benton and Broadway at 10:15 a.m., and end at the G.A.R. Memorial Hall, where the “Honoring All Who Served” ceremony will take place. The ceremony will include a military rifle
Cinco de Mayo bakery opens second store in Aurora
Aurora Alderman Mike Saville of the 6th Ward and Cinco de Mayo bakery owner Gerardo Parra cut the ribbon Sunday to officially open the store at 102 N. Lake Street in Aurora. The building, vacant for three years, once was a Fanny May candy store. The Cino de Mayo store
Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream in Naperville to support Lauren Underwood
Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, takes a scoop of the newest flavor Monday in honor of Lauren Underwood at the Riverwalk in downtown Naperville. Underwood, a Naperville resident, is challenging Republican Party U.S. representative Randy Hultgren in the 14th Congressional District election November 6. The flavor
Wildlife at Schweitzer Environmental Center
A free wildlife program will be at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 at Schweitzer Environmental Center, 16N690 Sleepy Hollow Road, West Dundee. A Great Horned Owl, Barred Owl, and Red Tail Hawk will visit. Reservations are required by calling 815-356-6605. — Billita Jacobsen
Let’s Go Green!
• Oswego household hazardous waste recycling event: The event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at 1000 Station Drive, Oswego, is open to all Illinois residents. Household hazardous waste items are materials purchased for cleaning or maintaining a home and include: Oil-based paints, household batteries, used motor
Fundraiser forum
Naperville 5K Turkey Trot family fun The Naperville Noon Lions will be host to its 21st annual 5K Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Day morning Thursday, Nov. 22, at 8 a.m.. It is a family-friendly, fun event that will begin at Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Avenue, in Naperville. Running strollers
Fox Valley Newcomers & Neighbors to meet Oct. 17
The next Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors (FVNN) luncheon will be held Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Niko’s Tavern, Campton Hills, 40W188 Campton Crossings (corner of LaFox Road & 64). Typically operating only for dinner, Niko’s graciously has opened for lunch so FVNN members and guests may have a private dining