Kathy Barkei Batavia April Ambassador
The Batavia Chamber is proud to announce that the April Ambassador of the Month is Kathy Barkei! The Batavia Chamber is privileged to have her as an ambassador and exceptional Chamber member! Kathy Barkei uses her wonderful talents to promote Batavia and the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. She was a
Two speakers from Aurora at meeting
West Aurora Concerned Citizens Neighborhood Group will meet Wednesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the 5th Ward Community Room, 1921 Galena Boulevard, West Aurora Plaza. Kelvin Beene, Property Standards manager and Dan Barrerio, chief community service officer, both from the city government of Aurora, will be our guest speakers.
Indoor picnic for 50 deaf and hearing impaired students and interpreters
Aurora resident Dick Schindel, right, Aurora Noon Lions Club, serves hamburgers and hot dogs at an indoor picnic for 50 deaf and hearing impaired students and interpreters Thursday, May 3 at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora. The party replaced an annual outdoor picnic and fishing clinic at Phillips Park in Aurora,
Presentation on Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) in Aurora
John Russell, grant writer for the city of Aurora, presents information about the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) in Aurora at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Tuesday at the Prisco Center in Aurora. The GAR Memorial Hall and Museum in Aurora, 23 E. Downer Place, is one of a
Honor for more than 50 years of service to the medical community
Dr. Abbas Khawaja, center, is honored by Richard Irvin, mayor of Aurora at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday. Khawaja provided more than 50 years of service to the medical community and founded the Fox Valley Muslim Center in 1995. Jason Crane/The Voice
Night Book Group in Plano
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit www.plano.lib.il.us or call, 630-552-2009. • New Life for Old Bags, Saturday, May 12, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Participants help turn plastic bags into sleeping mats for the homeless. For
Dedication of the Marie Wilkinson exhibit at the Santori Public Library of Aurora
Arlene Hawks, one of the speakers at the opening dedication of the Marie Wilkinson exhibit at the Santori Public Library of Aurora Saturday, had a long-time relationship with the community leader. Mayor Richard Irvin of Aurora and John Savage, Aurora Public Library president of Board, were speakers. Carter Crane/The Voice
Paddleboat Quarry set to open
The Naperville Park District’s Paddleboat Quarry will open Saturday, weather permitting, with weekend hours through the month of May and daily Summer hours to begin Monday, May 28. Paddleboats and kayaks may be rented at the Paddleboat Quarry hut next to the paddleboat dock. Paddleboats are $10. for a 20-minute
Prayer Walk in Aurora:
The annual prayer walk in Aurora Thursday, May 3 starts at Orchard Road and Galena Boulevard in the morning. The group which grew and was reduced during the more than eight hours, made more than 10 stops. They walked east on Galena Boulevard, went to Route 59, and made various
Ralph Fisher: Many skills, experiences, included submarines
By John Montesano – The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club has named Ralph Fisher, the May 2018 Veteran of the Month. Ralph, born in Chicago October 21, 1944, was raised in Lombard, until he went into the Navy. After graduating high school, he attended Greer Tech in Chicago. He worked
ATF speaker at Aurora Navy
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, May 15 at Grandma’s Table Restaurant, 1700 Douglas Road, Montgomery. The after dinner speaker will be Mr. Timothy W. Jones, assistant special agent in charge of the Chicago Field Division of the Federal Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearm
Vets Week Aurora set for May 19-28
The City of Aurora’s Veterans Advisory Council is planning Vets Week Aurora to start Armed Forces Day, May 19 and run through Memorial Day, May 28. • Saturday, May 19: Free Picnic and Patriotic Concert at Cool Acres, 500 Block Clearwater Drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., food served from
Wine on the Fox:
Smiles reflect an enjoyable day at the Wine on the Fox at Hudson Crossing Park in downtown Oswego last weekend. The annual celebration was Saturday and Sunday. There were 120 featured wines, two stages of live entertainment, and food pairings. LockedInPhotography.com
Master Gardener in Yorkville May 19
Those attending can purchase prime plants, all grown in Kendall County, and get helpful garden hints Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University of Illinois Extension Office, 7775B IL Route 47, Yorkville, Route 47 one mile south of Route 71. Free presentations and demonstrations topics
Kane County Health Department roundtable on the opioid drug epidemic
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, U.S. Navy, gives remarks to approximately 60 individuals in Aurora at the Kane County Health Department roundtable on the opioid drug epidemic. On the panel to his left are Chris Lauzen, Kane County Board chairman, U.S. congressman Randy Hultgren, 14th District. In the audience
Annual clean-up Saturday on Eola Road
All groups, organizations, residents, and friends of southeast Aurora at invited to the sixth annual Tri-County Aurora/Ward 9 Clean-Up the Streets Day, Saturday at Maciano’s Pizza Parking, 2460 S. Eola Road. There will be a breakfast at 8:30 a.m. followed by clean-up and scavenger hunt game from 9 a.m. to
Fundraiser forum
Demeter funds go to Paws Saving Lives Donald A. Demeter Golf Tournament in Rocky Point, Mexico will be a benefit to Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora. Charles Demeter, son of Donald A. Demeter, and a member of the Aurora Club, organized the event in memory of his father. The funds raised
Embracing commonality
Gina Santori, left, an Aurora Public Library benefactor, and Aliya Husain, with two Islamic organizations which seek cultural understanding, share a hug after they were speakers at the Aurora Public Library meeting Wednesday, April 25. See Carter Crane’s article here. Jason Crane/The Voice
YOUTH Talk forum:
The recently-formed city of Aurora Youth Council (AYC) held its inaugural YOUTHTalk forum at Prisco Center in Aurora Tuesday. The event moderated by members of the AYC focused on how to be a mindful member of school communities and take preventive measures to promote safety. The event was free and