New Year’s Eve Bash in Aurora
Balloons drop in a noon countdown at the Fox Valley Park District’s annual New Year’s Eve Bash Tuesday, Dec. 31 at Vaughn Recreation Center in Aurora.
Celebrating 3 Kings Day in Aurora, fun for all
Aurora’s Santori Public Library celebrated Three Kings Day with food, photos, crafts, face-painting and gifts from the kings Sunday, Jan. 5. The 10th annual Celebración del Día de los Reyes Magos (three wisemen) attracted more than 200 attendees to the event held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the
Aurora Kwanzaa festival celebrates
Aurora’s African American Men of Unity celebrated its 23rd annual Kwanzaa Saturday, Dec. 28 at Prisco Community Center in Aurora. With the theme “Strive in 2025,” the free, family event stressed family, community and culture. More than 100 persons attended the harambee, coming together in Swahili. The event featured a
Guest Speaker: Marianne Renner, leadership coach, speaker, trainer, Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members will meet Jan. 8
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their January membership meeting Wednesday, Jan. 8, 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
Residents from Covenant Living at the Holmstad bake treats
A group of residents from Covenant Living at the Holmstad used their homemaking skills in the community’s Creative Arts Center kitchen to make some holiday treats for Batavia first responders last week.
Plano Methodist Sunday School Children collect winter gear for those in need
Many of the Plano Methodist Sunday School Children pose with the hat and mitten trees displayed at the Plano Methodist Church adorned with some of the hats, gloves, scarves, and mittens.
Plano Firefighters and The Grinch collect donations
Plano Firefighters pose with The Grinch, who helped collect donations for Plano Rockin’ Christmas.
Aurora, Tri-Cities Methodists share worship Dec. 29
Aurora and Tri-Cities United Methodist churches celebrated the first Sunday after Christmas with a shared worship service Sunday, Dec. 29. The event at Batavia UMC featured leaders from Aurora Wesley UMC, Batavia UMC, Geneva UMC and Baker Memorial UMC, St. Charles. Rev. Melissa Meyers, Batavia UMC pastor, opened the service
Robert “Bob” Hubbard, 2024 Batavia Citizen of the Year
A life-long Batavian with a “long and distinguished” career as a community volunteer and community leader was named the 2024 Batavia Citizen of the Year (COTY) December 18. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor Robert “Bob” Hubbard Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Chamber’s Inspire 2025: A Celebration of
Naperville Park District and KidsMatter job fair Jan. 4
The Naperville Park District and KidsMatter will be co-hosts to the 2025 Community Job Fair 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville. A variety of job seekers, ages 15 and up, have the opportunity to connect with representatives
Diabetes Club has record year in growth and fundraising
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) had a record year increasing membership and fundraising, to allow our club to make three major donations to fight diabetes, in addition to providing one or more diabetes awareness events, each month. DCFV held two major fundraisers in 2024. Our
Plano Methodist Cookie Walk
The 28th annual Cookie Walk was held at the Plano Methodist Church Saturday, Dec. 14.
Wesley United Methodist Church Blue Christmas drop-in
Rev. Tammy Scott, left, lead pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, and Thew Elliott, music and liturgy director, welcome visitors to a Blue Christmas drop-in December 19 at the church.
Santa visits Plano American Legion
Declan, left, and Hudson sit on Santa’s lap and receive a gift from Santa’s elf at the Plano American Legion Post #395 Children’s Christmas Party December 14.
73rd annual Lehnertz Avenue holiday display in Aurora
The St. Joseph Catholic Church children’s choir sings Sunday, Dec. 15.
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley promotes diabetes awareness
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) held another successful “Mini Fundraiser” December 9, at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, 1720 N. Orchard Road, in Aurora. DCFV fundraising chairperson, Jenny McCain, said, “Club members have been a big help spreading the word to family and friends, about our club’s
Aurora Public Library District 2024 Winter Gala recap
The Aurora Public Library Foundation’s annual Winter Gala dazzled Saturday, Dec. 7, bringing together 150 vibrant members of our community for an unforgettable evening. This resounding success celebrated the heart and spirit of Aurora while honoring extraordinary individuals whose contributions have shaped our community in meaningful ways. It was an
New Hope Advent The Christmas Story in Scripture and Song
Celebrating season: Aurora church presents ‘Christmas Story in Scripture and Song’ New Hope Advent Christian Church in Aurora celebrated the season with its “The Christmas Story in Scripture and Song” Sunday, Dec. 15. Featured were icons created by Kelly Latimore, son of Kim and Rev. Ken Latimore, North Carolina Advent
Aurora Cocoa Crawl,fun in downtown Aurora
Visitors to Do or Dye Designs salon in downtown Aurora enjoy hot cocoa at the sixth annual Cocoa Crawl the evening of Friday, Dec. 6.
Sign Language Santa at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
A girl chats with American Sign Language Santa Keith Strnad of Oswego, center, at the Aurora Lions Club annual party for deaf and hearing impaired kids Tuesday, Dec. 3.