Aurora Lions Club donate to Mutual Ground for annual Walk for Hope fundraiser
Aurora Lions Club recently donated $500 to Mutual Ground for the Aurora domestic violence shelter’s 16th annual Walk for Hope fundraiser June 7.
New Eagle Scout: Eddie Deems
Mike Zafran, left, president, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, presents Boy Scout Eddie Deems with an honors certificate and patch during Deems’ Eagle Award Court of Honor ceremony
Robert J. O’Connor Exchange Club makes awards
Joshua Young was the Robert J. O’Connor Exchange Club District A.C.E. nominee. The District recipient receives an additional $2,500 and goes on to be considered for an additional $15,000 award in the National Exchange Club A.C.E. Award program. The A.C.E. (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) recognizes local students who have
Wonderful year for Community Foundation
We are pleased to share the 75th-anniversary issue of our Annual Report and Fund Guidebook. It was a wonderful year, and we are so thankful to everyone who celebrated with us. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our impact in the Fox River Valley continues to grow each year.
Aurora Police Department Coffee with a Cop
Aurora Police Department held its annual “Coffee with a Cop” on Wednesday evening, April 17, at Javaplus Coffee in Aurora. The public was invited. Coffee, pastries and conversation were free. “Building relationships one cup at a time” was the theme. An APD statement said, “The mission of Coffee with a
Dia de Los Ninos Celebration in Aurora
Aurora Ward 2 Alderwoman Juany Garza (left) organizes a potato sack race with youth during her ward’s annual Dia de Los Ninos Celebration.
Supervisor Bill Catching presentation at Diabetes Club of Fox Valley
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) were given a very informative presentation Wednesday, April 10, by Bill Catching, Aurora Township supervisor, regarding history of township government in Illinois, and current services provided by the Aurora Township for seniors. DCFV vice president of program, Chuck
Aurora Public Library District teen appeal: Growth, fun
It is hard to be a teenager in today’s world. They’re juggling school, home, and friends while facing the pressures of social media, planning their futures, and figuring themselves out! Luckily, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) can be a great support system during this exciting and overwhelming time. We
Hope, K9 comfort dog, on duty
Hope, Waubonsee Community College’s first-ever K9 comfort dog, officially was sworn in at a ceremony on the Sugar Grove campus Wednesday, April10. The ceremony was attended by college staff members, administrators, faculty members, and students, highlighting the widespread support and enthusiasm for this innovative initiative. “We are thrilled to welcome
Aurora Lions Club’s first “Rolling for a Cause” fundraiser
Approximately 45 participants Sunday, April 14, were at the Aurora Lions Club’s first “Rolling for a Cause” fundraiser.
Plano Methodist Church men cook breakfast
The Plano Methodist Church men treated the congregation to an awesome Easter breakfast in the morning, Sunday March 31.
Aurora youth appreciation certificates at Wesley United Methodist Church
Aurora youth Camila Rodriguez, left and Isabela Ramirez display appreciation certificates they received Sunday, April 14 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Aurora Kiwanis Club’s 73rd annual pancake breakfast
Kiwanians Kevin Nickel, left, and Hunter Weber man the rotating grill at Aurora Kiwanis Club’s 73rd annual pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, April 6 morning.
Eclipse 2024
Makanda residents and visitors from all over gather in front of the boardwalk to watch and take pictures of the solar eclipse totality April 8 in Makanda, Ill..
Diabetes Club meet and greet in Geneva
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its April meet and greet, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, April 13, at Panera Bread, 1690 South Randall Road, in Geneva, from 9 a.m. to noon. If you’re out Saturday
Aurora Lions bowling fundraiser April 14
“Rolling for a Cause,” a bowling fundraiser by Aurora Lions Club, will be held Sunday, April 14, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Parkside Lanes, 34W185 Montgomery Road in Aurora. Proceeds will benefit Lions’ screenings and eyeglasses for vision-impaired children. The public is invited. Admission is $40 per person.
Erik Longo of Aurora, Eagle Scout
Erik Longo of Aurora, right, receives his Eagle Scout neckerchief from his father, Fred Longo, of BSA Blackhawk Troop 11 Sunday, April 7, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Plano American Legion Ham Bowl
The inaugural Ham Bowl at the Plano American Legion March 30 included 15 persons who participated. Wendy Bedal, third from left, won the grand prize of a 15-pound ham.
75th Annual Aurora Kiwanis Pancake Day Saturday, April 6
Saturday, April 6, the Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Dr. (corner Edgelawn & Indian Trail), Aurora, 8 a.m.-noon, for the “75th Kiwanis Pancake Day.” The Kiwanis Club of Aurora in its 108 th year presents this annual breakfast event
Easter Egg hunt at Redeemer Community Church in Aurora
Kids scramble for 3,500 filled plastic eggs Saturday, March 30 morning at Redeemer Community Church in Aurora.