Plano Methodist Church work day
Members of Plano Methodist Church gathered May 3, for a community work day focused on outdoor cleanup and beautification.
Diabetes Club’s third annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing Friday, June 20; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members to meet May 14
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their May membership meeting Wednesday, May 14, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30
Paint the Riverside in St. Charles May 10
The streets of downtown St. Charles will come alive with color and community spirit at the annual Paint the Riverside event Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the intersection of Walnut and Riverside Avenues. This event is sponsored by the St. Charles Arts Council. This free public
Aurora Memorial Day Parade May 26
The City of Aurora’s annual Memorial Day Parade will step-off at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, in downtown Aurora! The Parade will begin at the intersection of Benton Street and River Street;March east on Benton Street to Broadway (Rt. 25);March north on Broadway (Rt. 25) to Downer Place;March west on
Aurora Lions Club members held youth vision screenings at Aurora alderman Edward J. Bugg’s 13th annual Clean-Up the Streets Day
Aurora Lions Club members held youth vision screenings Saturday, May 3 at Aurora Ward 9 alderman Edward J. Bugg’s 13th annual “Clean-Up the Streets Day.”
Suburban Norwegian-Americans honor departed friends
Suburban Norwegian-Americans honored departed friends Sunday, May 4. Members of Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472 held a remembrance service during the group’s May meeting at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery. After a potluck luncheon and business meeting, Yorkville resident and Polar Star president Ken Johnson opened the
Sunken Garden in Phillips Park in Aurora, great spring stop
Thousands of tulips were in bloom at the Sunken Garden in Phillips Park in Aurora on the beautiful spring day, Sunday, May 27.
Welcome West Branch manager, Kiri; big changes
There’s a buzz of excitement at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) — though, to be fair, we always find the library exciting! This time, however, we’re thrilled to share that some big changes are on the horizon for our West Branch. Renovation plans are in the beginning stages of
Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. members gather for a dinner ride
Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. members gather at Sidetrack’d Bar & Grill in Sandwich April 16 for a dinner ride.
Cleaning up community: ‘Earth Day of Service’
More than 50 Aurora area volunteers, adults, and children celebrated “Earth Day of Service,” by removing litter Saturday, April 26 at Aurora and Montgomery parks and lakes and along Fox River banks. Community cleanup locations were Waubonsie Lake Park and Trail in Aurora and Montgomery canoe and kayak launch. Cosponsors
North Aurora Police: What to do if scammed
The timing was perfect. North Aurora Police Department detective Chris Joswick received a scam phone call Friday, April 25. It came to his cell phone during his presentation on “What to do after being Scammed” at Senior Services Associates in Aurora. Following his advice to the gathering of seniors, Joswick
Rosary H.S. National Honor Society hosts senior citizen prom
Rosary High School’s National Honor Society was proud to host its second annual “Senior Prom” for the residents of Greenfields living community in Geneva April 15. This year’s standing-room-only event had a Western theme and featured music from the Marmion-Rosary Jazz band. Mr. and Mrs. Bergman were crowned king and
Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. train fun run a success
Forty people enjoyed a train fun run sponsored by Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chapter Saturday, April 12.
Aurora Kiwanians 74th annual pancake breakfast
Aurora Kiwanis Club held its 74th annual pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, April 12. Featuring two rotating pancake grills, the event was held at Aurora Central Catholic High School. Volunteers included Boy Scouts and leaders from Troop 26, sponsored by Kiwanis at Plum Landing retirement community in Aurora. Club president Daniel
27th East Aurora vs. West Aurora alumni game
East Aurora High School alumnus, Tom Okapal, right, is fouled by a West Aurora alum Friday, April 11 at East Aurora.
Aurora Council honors Sikh Awareness and Appreciation month
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented a proclamation in honor of April being national Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month at the April 15 Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting. Mayor Irvin invited members of Aurora’s Sikh community to share more about the Sikh faith and the purpose
Aurora church Easter egg hunt April 19
Redeemer Community Church, 904 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, will be host to its annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m. on the north lawn of the church. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. A church statement said, “Bring the kids and join us on
Cleaning up Edgelawn: Aurora University student-athletes pitch in
Edgelawn Drive from Jericho Road to Prairie Street in Aurora got a makeover April 10. Celebrating NCAA Division 3 Week, about 25 Aurora University male and female Spartan athletes cleared the Edgelawn roadway of debris. The annual service project was coordinated by Morgan Stenson, assistant athletic director and Christina Bonaparte,
Fill the Carts this spring to support the Kendall Food Pantry
Kendall County Community Food Pantry (KCCFP) invites you to their premier event of the year, the Fill The Carts Gala, to be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at BrighterDaze Farm, 10978 Crimmin Road, in Newark, Ill.. It is sure to be an unforgettable evening filled
Three Fires Council to honor Aurora everyday heroes May 1
Scouting America, Three Fires Council is scheduled to host its annual Aurora Everyday Heroes event Thursday, May 1 at the Prisco Center, 150 W Illinois Avenue, Aurora. This event serves to celebrate and honor heroes in the community who have made a positive impact on those around them. This year’s