Fox Valley Habitat party Aug. 18 Fox Valley Habitat will have events Saturday, Aug. 18 and Sunday, Sept. 9. The first event will be Faith Build 2018 Community Block Party, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and radio station K-LOVE, fun, food, fellowship, music, raffle baskets and activities for the family.
Downtown public art creates serenity, controversy, in Aurora Bikes in Bloom, left; Batavia Bulldogs Unleashed, center; and Naperville Has Heart.
Dogs at the DuPage County Fair in Wheaton, Friday, show their agility by capturing flying discs. The dogs are known as Canines in the Clouds. Paige Adeline Photography
By Regina Brent – Unity Partnership will sponsor a backyard party on the grounds of Metea Valley High School, 1801 N. Eola Road in Aurora, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. The event is a celebration for an organization that was formed more than two years ago to bridge the
Public art often is taken lightly. However, public art can add the touches to communities which brings togetherness, a light touch, and offers a serious vein of accomplishment. Even controversy can be found in discussions of what is art and what is the symbolism? Public art in three downtown communities,
Eat Aurora is Aurora Downtown’s inaugural downtown restaurant week, Wednesday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 5. The inaugural downtown restaurant week will welcome visitors to enjoy discounts and menu specials at 14 restaurants in downtown Aurora. Patrons need only to mention “Eat Aurora” or “downtown restaurant week” at participating restaurants
To those who know someone who has gone through a life change because of: Retirement, loss of loved one, relocation, and is looking to connect to a great group of new friends? Bring them to the Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors Informational Open House! This special event will be Wednesday,
Following the order of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court’s closing the Aurora Election Commission (AEC) June 15, the Kane County Clerk’s office assumed responsibility for election administration and voter registration for residents living in the Kane County portion of Aurora. As part of the transition of these functions from the
A shining example of Aurora’s industrial and artistic history is on display at the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield, thanks to the Aurora Historical Society (AHS). It is an ornate silverplate water pitcher made in 1892 and the public can see it while taking free tours of the mansion through the
Aurorans Roderick and Michele Kelly, founders of K+L Storytellers, interact with Rotary Club of Aurora members, Monday at Two Brothers Roundhouse. They demonstrated exercises used in their industry to help organizations create a narrative for brand storytelling by focusing on brand strategy and vivid content to make a brand memorable.
John Ross, president of Kiwanis Club of Aurora, presents a Kiwanis coffee mug to Cathy Ferrel, Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry’s East Pantry coordinator at the Kiwanis meeting Tuesday at the Prisco Center. She shared information about the recently-formed community pantry at East Aurora High School. The Student Food Days Fall
In the parade Sunday through downtown Aurora, colors follow those who walk. A video of the parade can be seen at facebook.com/thevoice.us. Jason Crane/The Voice
By Anthony Stanford – The Aurora Public Library’s (APL) Back to the 1980s BBQ Bash, with music by Voyage, will be held Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Santori Public Library of Aurora at 7 p.m.. According to APL Foundation manager, Laura Stoney, the BBQ Bash is one of two events
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. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. This informal group works on its own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns, and helps
Resident registration for Fox Valley Park District Fall programs will begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Individuals can view the guide at issuu.com/danleahy5/docs/fallguide2018_f-web and register at foxvalleyparkdistrict.org. Non-resident registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13. —Fox Valley Park District
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in August. 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. • Friday, Aug. 10 and Thursday, Aug. 23, 10:15 a.m. 10:45
Elburn last week reflects a town in the middle 1950s for the production of HBO television drama horror series, Lovecraft Country. The scene above was during a lunch break. Note the change in the barber shop name for the series. Below, the crew sets up in an area along Main
Ibtihaj Muhammad, left, at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville engages in conversation after signing her book Thursday, July 26. Muhammad excelled in fencing in a world of wealthy white men. She initially struggled to fit in, however, she prevailed. She became the first woman in hijab (head covering) to compete for
Studiously captivating: The focus of the individuals at Sunday’s annual Geneva Arts Fair is fine art photography along Third Street. Carter Crane/The Voice
