CASA Kane County Hands Around the Courthouse
Volunteers who formed CASA Kane County Hands Around the Courthouse inside the building in Geneva pose outside the building Thursday, April 6 to celebrate their dedication.
On Aurora Navy League and JROTC message
We (Aurora Navy League Council 247) received this very nice message from Master Sergeant Matthew Pierzchala of the West Aurora High School JROTC. It is heartwarming to see such appreciation for the support we give to them. Here’s the message to which he refers, our April 18 meeting: Len Wass,
Tears, hugs, Church’s final service
With tears, hugs and bittersweet memories, Aurora Advent Christian Church held its final worship service Sunday, April 2, after 163 years of ministry. The Rev. Matt Mull, senior pastor, presided at the emotional two-hour service attended by about 75 congregants and former members. On Easter Sunday, April 9, Advent will
Diabetes Club will meet April 13
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its April membership meeting Thursday, April 13, at the historic Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 N. River Street, Montgomery. Meetings are held in the Third Floor Banquet Room. Dinner is on members’ own from the menu at 5:30 p.m. and
Legendary Train Run Saturday, April 8
The Legendary Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chapter Train Fun Run will be Saturday, April 8. Sign-up will begin at 9:45 a.m. at the Aurora Train Station, 233 N. Broadway in Aurora. The train will leave promptly at 10:20 a.m.. To participate, be there on time to purchase your
Teen volunteers at the Libraries learning, essential
Volunteering at the Aurora Public Library facilities provides numerous benefits for teenagers. It allows them to give back to their community by helping others and promoting literacy through our Summer Reading Adventure. It provides an opportunity for them to gain work experience and develop skills such as communication, organization, and
Spring, poetry, focus at First Fridays in Aurora
First Fridays in Aurora will celebrate the start of Spring along with National Poetry Month, Friday, April 7. Here are sites in downtown Aurora which will be in action with events and items to see: The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, 64 S. River Street, will have a Spring sale plus
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