Fun at Aurora Fiestas Patrias
Children express emotions on their dragon ride at the Aurora Fiestas Patrias celebration Saturday at the Metra train parking lot. It was a two-day event. Carter Crane/The Voice
Active, compatible lifestyles: Predictability and spontaneity
Predictability. Spontaneity. Both are a parts of our worlds, the fabric of our society. We can be just one strain, or, continually act in the other. Likely the best of each keeps us fresh and in focus at the same time. The joy of each day is relying on predictability
Albright Theatre auditions for Christmas
The Albright Community Theatre in Batavia will be host to youth and adult auditions for the upcoming holiday show, A Christmas Carol. Audition dates will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 and Monday, Oct. 1. Performance dates will be December 7-9 and 14-16. All roles are available and youth
Aurora GreenFest exhibits free at Prisco
The Aurora GreenFest will be Saturday! Wonderful exhibitors from our forest preserves, park districts, green businesses, green car owners, and artists all will be at the Prisco Community Center and the beautiful McCullough Park to help everyone learn more about taking care of the Earth. The GreenFest always makes it
Fall Small Fest at Growing Place
Fall Small Fest will take place September 29-30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The Growing Place is at 2000 Montgomery Road in Aurora, two blocks north of Ogden Avenue/Route 34 and Rush Copley Medical Center. Imaginations will soar when kids shrink
Aurora in Top 100 Finalists for innovation
The city government of Aurora has been named a Top 100 Finalist for the 2018 Chicago Innovation Awards. During a special reception held in Chicago with the 519 nominees, the Chicago Innovation Awards committee selected Aurora as one of the Top 100 Finalists to advance in the annual competition that
The Venue takes shape with garage stage area
A construction worker in Aurora cuts a hole through the wall for a garage stage area at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway in downtown. The Venue will offer new live music of all genres, offer lectures and symposia, music education classes and workshops. The garage door stage area will open
Rotary Club of Aurora Festival of Lights in view
Rotary Club of Aurora past-president George Ball, left, shares information about the Festival of Lights at the Rotary Club of Aurora meeting Monday at Two Brothers Roundhouse. The Rotary Club of Aurora Festival of Lights is one of the largest free outdoor drive-through holiday lights displays in northern Illinois. The
Chicago Hope Academy founder at Kiwanis Club of Aurora
Bob Muzikowski, founder of Chicago Hope Academy, shares his experience as a mentor to children, Tuesday at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora at the Prisco Center in Aurora. He is the author of “Safe at Home”, a book about his work in starting an urban baseball team and league. Chicago
Rail Safety Week September 23-29 in Illinois
The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) asked Bruce Rauner, governor of the State of Illinois, to declare September 23-29 as Illinois Rail Safety Week in order to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and trains. Governor Rauner issued a proclamation and the ILACP is coordinating the
Fox Valley Park District Prisco Center Fitness facility in Aurora reopens
The grand reopening of the Prisco Fitness Center in Aurora Thursday, Sept. 13 offers a variety of information and free registration. The greatly expanded facility offers more workout space and uses a theme of FoxFitness for the other Fox Valley Park District sites at Vaughan Center and Eola Community Center.
Naperville Astronomical Society invites community to observe the Universe
The Naperville Astronomical Society holds stargazing events on the Riverwalk and invites community members to observe the Universe, similar to last week’s scene. Jason Crane/The Voice
Annual Scandinavian Day Festival at Vasa Park in South Elgin
The DeKalb Footstompers perform at the annual Scandinavian Day Festival at Vasa Park in South Elgin September 9. Carter Crane/The Voice
Norris Gallery’s Vicinity 2018 at the Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles
A woman checks the roster for the alcohol ink painting, For the Love of Earth, by Donna Beichel of Elgin at Sunday’s Norris Gallery’s Vicinity 2018 at the Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles. Buddy Plumlee’s Town House Shaman in acrylic won the Lester Norris Award. Carter Crane/The Voice
Seize the Day, seek joy!
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit www.planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Job Seekers and Career Changers Workshop, Monday, Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Attendees can learn about resume basics, methods for targeting resumes
Naperville 2018 Senior of the Year
Naperville resident Barbara Appel holds a certificate as Naperville 2018 Senior of the Year Award winner at a recent Naperville City Council meeting. Left is mayor Steve Chirico. City government of Naperville photo
Let’s Go Green!
• Batavia Environmental Commission cleanups: The Batavia High School Natural area workday will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23 at the Batavia High School, 1201 Main Street, Batavia. The new natural area on Batavia High School’s campus will be worked on to wrap up projects from
Fundraiser forum
Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry Gala Oct. 6 Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will hold its annual fundraising gala Saturday, Oct. 6 at Pipers Banquets on Butterfield Road in Aurora. This year’s event, OctoberFeast, will feature beer, wine, and whiskey tastings, a full open bar, a delicious German-themed dinner, and live
Oswego Literary Festival: more than 50 authors
The Oswego Literary Festival will be larger than ever this year, with more than 50 authors from around Illinois scheduled to appear in Oswego from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the downtown Oswego campus of the Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson Street, Oswego. Entry is free.