Spring rummage and bake sale at Yorkville Congregational United Church
June Davis is sorting donations of jewelry and collectibles for the spring rummage and bake sale at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ.
Kiwanis One Day event April 15
Kiwanis Club members serve their communities all year, but the excitement for service really builds in April each year. Kiwanis members come together for Kiwanis One Day – a day of community service that is felt around the world. This year, One Day in Aurora will be Saturday, April 15,
Faith Lutheran Church Easter egg drop Saturday, April 8
Here is the Faith Lutheran Church Easter egg drop in 2019 in Aurora. The drop has not been held in recent years, however, will be held the day prior to Easter this year, at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8.
Diabetes Club growth real
By Russ George In less than six months the newly formed Diabetes Club of For Valley (DCFV) has grown from 15 founding members to 43 dedicated individuals, who want to bring about an awareness of diabetes, provide aid and education for diabetics, along with investing in research to find a
Rotary Club of Aurora celebrates
The Rotary Club of Aurora was charted March 13, 1923 and recently celebrated its 100th Anniversary! The Club will be host to a celebration event Friday, May 12, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.. For more details visit www.aurorarotary.org The Rotary Club of Aurora is a group of community leaders who
Blue lights: A boy
It’s a boy! When an Aurora family asked Community Oriented Policing Sgt. Scott Carter to reveal the gender of their baby, Sgt. Carter was all in! He said, “It was so exciting to see the anticipation building up as I drove down the street. Everyone was gathered in front of
Greek Independence Day celebrated in Aurora
The City of Aurora government honored the unity between Greece and America a day before the 202nd anniversary of the Greek Revolution with Greek Independence Day, Sat, March 25. Aurora Greek leaders, including City of Aurora Alderman Ted Mesiacos and City of Aurora Chief of Staff Alex Alexandrou, joined Aurora
Aurora Noon Lions give to Hesed House
Celebrating its second century of community service, Aurora Noon Lions Club members gave twice to Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora Thursday, March 23. Led by Susan Koepke, Noon Lions president, a Lions delegation presented a $1,000 donation to Joe Jackson, Hesed House executive director. Then Noon Lions prepared and
Little White School Museum to hold Easter Egg make and take family craft Sunday, April 2.
The Little White School Museum, 72 Polk Street, Oswego will be host to a special Easter Egg make and take family craft activity Sunday, April 2.
Funding for Aurora youth, family programs
After 70 years of educating youth, the preschool of Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora closed in March 2022. The school’s legacy will continue to be felt with grants totaling $2,000 to help church staffers provide youth and family programs. Sunday, March 26, Paula Loague, preschool board president, presented $1,000
20th Annual Wine & Chocolate Extravaganza
The scene is a filled room at the 20th Annual Wine & Chocolate Extravaganza Saturday, March 25 at the Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora.
Yorkville St. Patrick’s Day parade 2023
Yorkville St. Patrick’s Day parade offers family fun with a leprechaun.
Batavia Public Library seeks Library Leader nominations
The Batavia Public Library seeks nominations for recognition as a Library Leader, an award bestowed biennially on individuals whose instrumental work benefits the Library District, its services, and our community. This year’s award winner will be the ninth recipient. The Board of Library Trustees created this award in 2003 to
Street sign dedicated to honor Deacon Bruce Watermman
The family of Deacon Bruce Watermman gathered under the new street sign dedicated in his honor.
Aurora Kiwanis Club’s 107th annual pancake breakfast March 18
A family of three enjoys the Aurora Kiwanis Club breakfast Saturday, March 18 at Aurora Central Catholic High School.
DADs not available to twins
By Russ George Aurora’s seven-year-old Type 1 diabetic twins, Jackson and Elliot Webster, were in attendance at the Thursday, March 9 Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s March membership meeting, to hear their father, Paul Webster, speak about how and when each of the twins were diagnosed as Type 1 diabetics,
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity dedicates 70th home
Jenna Strohmenger of Aurora celebrated two life milestones Saturday, March 11. The latest Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity homeowner was guest of honor when Montgomery-based Habitat dedicated its 70th suburban home at 654 Spruce St. in Aurora. Coincidentally, it was Strohmenger’s 33rd birthday. Dedication guests serenaded her during the program
Open Roads ABATE February membership meeting
Open Roads ABATE holds its February membership meeting Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Plano American Legion.
Polar Plunge Sunday at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville
The Montgomery Police Department took the annual Polar Plunge Sunday, March 5 at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville.
Reader’s Voice: Personal experience: SNAP important
March 6, 2023Dear editor; When I was growing up in the 1950s my mom was a single parent raising my three older brothers and me on a low-paid job and no food assistance. I remember when I was six years old leaving food on my plate each night that she