Members of the Jewish community will join together for a grand Menorah lighting in Naperville at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, joined by mayor Wehrli. The event will take in front of Nichols Library (corner of Jefferson & Webster). Chanukah, a celebration for all time, is highlighted by the kindling
By Russ George Members and friends from the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, volunteered on the evening of Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the “Feed My Starving Children” local facility, 555 Exchange Court, in Aurora, from 6:45 p.m. until 8:45 p.m.. Members from DCFV, along with more than 50 additional
The first three Saturdays of December in downtown Aurora will have lots of holiday happenings. The Aurora Downtown group of business and property owners announced a flurry of events December 2, 9 and 16. Art and Market Aurora will be open Saturday, Dec. 2 and 16 from 9 a.m. to
It was a massive turnout for the opening weekend of the 17th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights. More than 4,000 vehicles, with more than 12,000 onlookers inside, passed through the popular free one-mile holiday lights display during the two-day weekend festivities.
By Russ George National Diabetes Awareness Month ended November 30, however, members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley want to remind everyone of the health problems uncontrolled blood sugar can cause. Don’t wait until next year’s National Diabetes Awareness Month to think about being checked. Take time now to
It’s time for Aurora Downtown’s annual Cocoa Crawl in conjunction with the downtown group’s monthly First Fridays event December 1. The popular seasonal event offers more than 40 holiday activities throughout downtown including photos with Santa, holiday shopping, live music, and more. To participate in the Cocoa Crawl portion of
With one mile of sparking lights and one month of magical nights, the 17th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights drive-thru starts Saturday, Nov. 25, at 5 p.m.. One of the region’s largest free drive-thru holiday light displays, the Aurora Festival of Lights runs from Saturday, Nov. 25, through
The Village of Oswego Christmas Walk presented by Allied First Bank will start the holiday season in downtown Oswego from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Presented by Allied First Bank for the sixth consecutive year, this free event features performances by local choirs, visits with Santa’s reindeer,
Aurora started the holiday season in the merriest way on a mild weather night. More than 7,000 individuals were in downtown Aurora Friday, Nov. 17, for the annual Winter Lights Festival. The crowd counted down in unison as the Christmas tree was lit and cheered throughout the parade, which included
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their “Make a Goal to Fight Diabetes” fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva. The Club members, along with their family and friends, were treated to an exciting hockey game, watching the Chicago
It’s November, the month of gratitude, and I am grateful for this wonderful community. As the events coordinator and later as the manager of Aurora Downtown, I am grateful for all of the support I received in my former roles from the community. I resigned from the downtown organization this
Aurora Veterans Day parade in downtown Aurora Saturday, Nov. 11 includes Lady Liberty, left, and Uncle Sam, right, portrayals.
Eight Aurora Lions Club members served lunch at Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora Nov. 9.
Plano Rockin’ Christmas activities will take place the first weekend in December. Activities include sponsoring Holiday dinner gift cards for families in the community, parade, Christmas music played by Emily G. Johns School 6th Grade Band and Choir and Plano Middle School Choir, window decorating, and refreshments. The 2023 Plano
Receiving mail from your hometown while on active military duty is a welcomed surprise. For those stationed away from home during the holiday season, that surprise is even more special. The City of Aurora’s annual Gifts from Home program honors active military personnel from Aurora by providing them with a
The Aurora community will salute heroes on Veterans Day who bravely served our country and returned home to continue serving in many ways throughout the community. With the theme ‘Serving Our Country, Serving Our Community,’ the annual Aurora Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony will begin at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday,
Spectators watch as a worker pulls a cord that sends a pumpkin into a dumpster during a public smash event at McCleery Elementary School in Aurora Thursday.
Chicagoland’s second-snowiest Halloween didn’t dampen the festivities for the State’s second-largest city.
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its November membership meeting Thursday, Nov. 2, at the historic Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 N. River Street, in Montgomery. Meetings are held in the Third Floor Banquet Room. Dinner is on members’ own from the menu at 5:30 p.m.
