Allison Aubrey submitted the following article in SHOTS health news from NPR: “When my editors asked me to report on forest bathing, I packed a swimsuit. I assumed it must involve a dip in the water. “It turns out, my interpretation was too literal. “I met certified Forest Therapy guide
Oswegoland Woman’s Civic Club will meet Wednesday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. at Oswego Fire Station #1, 3511 Wooley Road, Oswego, not far from Traughber Junior High School. Enter through the main entrance and go to the right to the large conference room. Co-hostesses will be Mary Jo Hartley and
The poet Emily Dickinson wrote, “I like March. Her shoes are purple.” And so we celebrate the coming of Spring again with thoughts on a wide variety of subjects. Enjoy this smorgasbord of thoughts and ideas in bits and pieces. Bits: Most of the country has quit smoking, which saves
“Self-Care for Caregivers”, an interactive workshop for family caregivers older than the age 50, will be presented at Panera Bread, 154 W Wilson Street, Batavia, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 27. The workshop will be led by Karen Hunter, a certified holistic wellness coach and family caregiver
The Oswego Village Board has approved an agreement with the Oswego Brewing Company that will pave the way for additional investment in downtown Oswego. The Board heard the details Monday of an economic development incentive award proposed for the Oswego Brewing Company, the highly-anticipated brewery to open in Oswego’s former
Students and representatives from three Aurora high schools gather Monday for a photo at the Rotary Club of Aurora meeting at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora. Several times per year, student guests are invited to attend Rotary meetings. Attendees at the meeting are from Marmion Academy, Rosary High School, and
Julie Smith, crime prevention specialist with the Naperville Police Department shares burglary prevention tips with residents at a burglary prevention forum at the Naperville Public Library 95th Street Branch. There has been a recent increase in burglaries. A video can be viewed at facebook.com/thevoice.us. Jason Crane/The Voice
Village of North Aurora government officials viewed and discussed a proposed silo concept plan at the North Aurora Village Committee of the Whole meeting Monday. Muller and Muller Inc. presented a rendering of the concept (above) and estimated costs of approximately $2.6 Million. In 2017, the Village acquired land near
By Jason Crane – Aurora City Council members were informed of an increase of vaping use in schools at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday. Aurora school resource officer Nick Gardner, with Deborah Lang, assistant corporation counsel and dean of Waubonsie Valley High School, Jimmy Jacobs, displayed a
Nick Gardner, Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora resource officer, shows members of the Aurora Committee of the Whole Tuesday vaping supplies confiscated from students. Jason Crane/The Voice
Georgina Poole of Aurora offers comments to the Aurora Committee of the Whole Tuesday about postcards that were distributed in the mail last weekend in reference to the Aurora Election Commission (AEC). She criticized the city government for sending out cards which stated the City Council voted to abolish the
Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic painting, “The Last Supper,” will come alive at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. Auroran Josh Reynolds, right, portrays the apostle John last year in the “Living Last Supper” performances at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. This year’s performances will be
Saint Mary Church parishioners in Plano will reenact the passion of Jesus Christ in live Stations of the Cross, on Good Friday, March 30, at 3 p.m.. The Living Stations of the Cross is a passion play presented by parishioners along with music and acting, but above all, it is
Batavia resident Nicole Sapanora sings during a rehearsal for “Spamalot” which will run Friday through Sunday at Aurora Central Catholic High School. Al Benson/The Voice
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. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns, and
Volunteer barbers trim heads in a recent fundraiser. More than 100 Aurora-area residents in 20 teams lined up for head shavings at Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant in Aurora in the third annual benefit for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation which raises funds for kids’ cancer research. Al Benson/The Voice
The Warehouse Church in Aurora celebrates its 30th anniversary recently. Pastors are, from left, Dave Miller, Gary Moody, and Randy Schoof. Founders are Randy Schoof and Randy Kerkman. Heather Russell photo
The second annual Yorkville St. Patrick’s Day parade downtown takes a cruise on Hydraulic Street Saturday. Carter Crane/The Voice
If you’re not able to get away this month, it’s easy to enjoy Spring break in downtown Aurora. You just need to look at Aurora from an outsider’s perspective and try new things that are outside of your normal routine. I recently took a couple of friends to The Riverfront
“New Name, Familiar Location” appears on the brochure for Living Hope Church in North Aurora. The former Union Congregational Church, at 405 W. State Street in North Aurora since 1962, is the familiar location. However, on Easter Sunday in 2017, two churches came together to begin worshiping and serving as
