Sunday School skit at United Methodist Church of Plano
The Sunday School Children at the United Methodist Church of Plano begin the year learning information on John the Baptist as a baby, prophet, and forerunner for Jesus the Messiah.
Habitat for Humanity family home dedication in Aurora
By Al Benson Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity dedicated the Lopez family home at 656 Spruce Street in Aurora December 3, 2022. The ceremony featured prayers, housewarming gifts, and presentation of a ceremonial house key. Habitat volunteers and contractors built the home in partnership with the future homeowners, Cristal
Kiwanis Club of Aurora presents K-mug to Kacie Chitwood, of Alive Center, Aurora, Naperville, and Hanover Park
Kacie Chitwood, center, development manager of Alive Center, Aurora, Naperville, and Hanover Park, celebrates the Center’s work with teens to Kiwanis Club of Aurora Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the Prisco Community Center in Aurora.
Family New Year’s Eve bash at Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora
A girl plays with a balloon after a drop during Fox Valley Park District’s family New Year’s Eve bash at Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora.
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association showcases handmade wood products at December meeting
A new year will mean a new meeting site for Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association. Dick Schindel, AARTA acting president, announced that effective Feb. 7, AARTA will hold bi-monthly luncheon meetings at 11:30 a.m. at Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 Batavia Avenue in Batavia. Schindel said, “As we bid farewell to
Sandwich American Legion Riders Post 181 deliver gifts to veteran
Members from the Sandwich American Legion Riders Post 181 recently delivered Christmas gifts to a veteran at Plano Countryside Villages, two veterans at Deer Run Apartments in Plano, 10 veterans at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, and three veterans at Sandwich Rehabilitation Center.
Friends, funds, help Yorkville Library
The Yorkville Public Library offers many different programs to our community such as chair yoga, creative writing, healthy cooking, and the Hix Brothers’ Ukulele Band. These programs have been provided by funds from the Friends of the Library which is a volunteer organization in place to be a partner with
Reader’s Voice: The HOA restrictions excessive
January 1, 2023Dear editor; I feel that it’s not right that the HOA (Homeowners Association) in Plano’s Lakewood Springs doesn’t allow six-foot fences on our property. Four feet won’t prevent my dog from jumping over. It doesn’t give me privacy, either. We can’t have a painted fence. It has to
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley meeting Thursday, Jan. 12
By Russ George The newly-formed Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) will hold its first membership meeting of the year, Thursday, Jan. 12, at the historic Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 N. River Street, Montgomery. Meetings are held in the Second Floor Banquet Room. Dinner is on members’ own from the
One more look at the Christmas holidays
A 40-voice cantata choir performs “On Christmas Night” at Geneva United Methodist Church
Sue Gilla directs Oswego Senior Singers at Wedgewood Manor in Montgomery
Sue Gilla of Montgomery, right, directs the Oswego Senior Singers at Wedgewood Manor in Montgomery December 16.
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley: Good start in 11 weeks
By Russ George As president of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV), I personally want to thank the 40 community minded individuals who have joined our newly-founded organization. The entire membership of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley wishes to thank all the individuals and organizations who have made
Third annual Light Up the Night: Candlelight and Community vigil in Aurora
By Al Benson Candles, readings of names, and reflections on recently-passed persons highlighted a memorial service Wednesday, Dec. 21 in Aurora. A third annual Light Up the Night: Candlelight and Community vigil was held outdoors on the Water Street Mall in downtown Aurora. The Reverend John Bell, pastor at Wesley
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry offers help, hope
Our community of volunteers and charitable givers is incredible! Last year was another record-breaker, with approximately 1,600 visits to our Food Pantry for the first time. Most never dreamed they would ever need to rely on the kindness of strangers to feed their families. This years report shows a 47%
Festival of Lights: colorful
The 16th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights ended successfully. Open since the day after Thanksgiving Day, the popular drive-thru light show closed Christmas Day with vehicles waiting in lines more than a half-mile long to see the one-mile of dazzling lights … and a few famous friends waiting
Aurora Police Department busy making spirits bright
Santa presents a boy with a toy gift at the Aurora Police Department recent gift presentation through the Citizens Police Academy Aurora event.
Gathering Community series continues
Continuing its Gathering Community series, Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will hold a free dinner and family activity at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Michelle Curiel, Wesley children and family director, said the event will
Feliz Navidad, maracas, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora
Shaking plastic maracas, Kristin Young leads Aurora Noon Lions Club members in singing “Feliz Navidad” Thursday, Dec. 15, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora.
Indoor live Nativity scene at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora Christmas Eve
Ready to play a sheep Emilia Jackson, 3, joins family members who were going to re-enact an indoor live Nativity scene during Christmas eve worship at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Open Roads ABATE to meet Jan. 7, 2023
Open Roads ABATE Chapter will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at the Plano American Legion, 510 E. Dearborn Street. Topics to be discussed are the State Seminar, Chili Cook-off February 11, Pool Tournament February 11, 2023 Summer book, group rides, and updates on legislature. Meetings are open