Aurora Noon Lions inducts new members
Gary Ries, second from left, and Scott Grotto, second from right, receive an induction procee as new members of Aurora Noon Lions Club May 18.
Aurora Noon Lions provide children eye-screenings
Aurora Noon Lions Club opened free monthly eye screenings for children Saturday, May 20. For children from six months to 16 years old, screenings take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Aurora Public Library West Branch, 233 Constitution Drive in Aurora. Due to lack of space at the
Summer fun a full objective with enjoyable events
With temps up, Summer seems all ready to be here. I’m ready for Summer fun, and my calendar is filling up quickly with events to help me enjoy the longer days. Here’s where I’ll be this Summer, so I thought I’d share these community events that shine the light on
Aurora Public Library District seeks responses to its community survey
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is a vital resource for the community, by providing access to books, information, and technology. The library offers a variety of programs and services, such as storytime sessions for children, computer classes for adults, and job-search assistance. But, what can we improve? To better
Michelle Meyer honored with Kiwanis Club of Aurora’s 46th Service to God & Fellowman award
Michelle Meyer is honored by the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Wednesday, May 10, as the Club’s 46th “Service to God & Fellowman” recipient.
Aurora Police Department Coffee with a Cop
Aurora police Sgt. Scott Carter, right, greets visitors to a second annual Aurora Police Department Coffee with a Cop Wednesday, May 10 at Java Plus Cafe in Aurora.
Two Rotary Clubs will form Rotary Club of Aurora United
The Rotary Club of Aurora celebrates its 100th anniversary and is looking towards the future. The Club is excited to announce that July 1, 2023 will merge with the Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club and will become the Rotary Club of Aurora United. The Rotary Club of Aurora sponsored the Aurora
Peace Officers Memorial Day observed in Aurora
Monday, May 15, was Peace Officers Memorial Day. The City of Aurora government honored its four fallen officers during a special memorial ceremony. October 1, 1962, U.S. president John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of federal, state, and municipal peace officers who have
Celebrating Mother’s Day at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora
Celebrating Mother’s Day, Michelle Curiel, director of praise and worship at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, distributes 35 mini flower pots to congregants.
Oswego Community Service Officers to the rescue
Oswego Community Service Officers work to provide a rescue for more ducklings in the parking lot of the Oswego BP service station at the corner of U.S. Route 34 and Douglas Road Monday this week.
National Nursing Week celebrated in Aurora
Aurora firefighters honor nurses Monday, May 8 for National Nursing Week.
Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race Saturday, June 3
By Tim Wagner Around the same time every June, brothers Pete and Daryl Simon spend a little over an hour and a half (give or take) trying to chase down family in the Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race. It’s been a five-decade pursuit. “We’ve been beaten by brother Dave, brother
Motorcycle Awareness Month in Oswego, Open Roads ABATE
Troy Parlier, Oswego Village president, Kevin Smith, Open Roads ABATE activities coordinator, and Cliff Oleson, Open Roads ABATE president, with a signed proclamation proclaiming that May is Motorcycle Awareness Month at the April 18 Village of Oswego meeting
Retirement salute: George Scheetz
The Batavia Public Library is pleased to invite the public to a retirement reception this month for Library executive director, George H. Scheetz. Please join us in wishing Scheetz a wonderful retirement by gathering for his reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at the Library, 10
Arbor Day Ceremony at Bardwell Elementary School in Aurora
Ms Martinez’s fifth-grade class was one of five classes at Bardwell Elementary School on Aurora’s East Side which planted new birch and elm trees for the ‘Bloom Where You are Planted’ Arbor Day Ceremony.
Open Roads ABATE Train Fun Run
Open Roads ABATE members, from left, Patty Martin, Sam Mataya, Sharyl Mataya, and Frank Lorang, get ready to board the train during the Train Run out of Aurora April 8 sponsored by Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc..
Two clubs, Aurora Noon and Aurora Sunrise, spruce up park
In honor of Arbor Day the two Rotary Clubs in Aurora, April 28, Aurora Noon and Aurora Sunrise, planted a white oak tree in Rotary Park. Rotary Park is on the corner of Orchard Road and Prairie Street.
West Chicago trail cleanup
Volunteers in West Chicago clean up the trails, in spite of the inclement weather.
Rotary Club of Montgomery, Earth Day
Earth Day Saturday, April 22, the Rotary Club of Montgomery cleaned up the community garden at Krug Elementary School.
First Fridays Summer fun in Aurora June- September
This Summer will be a great time to spend more time in downtown Aurora. Aurora Downtown, a nonprofit group of business and property owners downtown, will be host to a dozen event dates to add to your calendar June through September. One big perk is they are all free. First