Aurora Advent Christian Church kids sing
Aurora Advent Christian Church kids sing, recently, at a closing program for “Discovery on Adventure Island,” 2021 Vacation Bible School.
The Just Food Initiative picnic
Attendees at The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley Free Community Potluck Picnic enjoy conversation and pose for a photo after tasting various food items.
Outdoor film series in downtown Aurora will begin July 8
“Bringing Up Baby” will be the first movie to be viewed outdoors this Summer at Aurora Regional Fire Museum. Aside from a few musicals shown at RiverEdge Park a few years ago, it’s possible that movies never have been screened outdoors in downtown Aurora. That’s about to change this Summer
Aurora has pride!
West Aurora High School’s Pride Club greets drivers on Galena Boulevard in Aurora Sunday, June 13, during the second annual Pride Drive celebrating Pride Month.
Luxemburg ambassador makes connections
Gaston Stronk has steered his way through life imbued with many experiences. His PhD in history has created an added value of understanding in life ranging from Aurora to Luxemburg and duties as a Luxemburg ambassador to various countries, to include India, Russia, and the United States. He will retire
Free potluck picnic in Geneva, June 26
The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley invites residents interested in healthy eating, environmental justice or related issues to attend its Free Community Potluck Picnic from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the First Congregational Church of Geneva, 327 Hamilton Street, in Geneva. Attendees are invited
Aurora Public District Library partner in Legacy Project Pride Zoom event
Pride: Rainbow clothes and decorations, awesome parties and parades (drive-by during a global pandemic!); although these are great ways to celebrate, something that’s often obscured behind the bright colors and pageantry, there is another very important aspect of Pride: LGBTQ+ history. The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will be a
Memorial Day ceremonies, parades, recall meaningful, somber, observances in Naperville
he long parade in downtown Naperville reveals the occasion Monday for Memorial Day with music, veterans who marched, Boy Scouts, and officials.
Rock study steady
Aurora and Lisle residents pose after reuniting Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11. From left are Jean Benson, Aurora; Caden Carnes, 14, Lisle; and Jennifer Lauerman, Lisle.
Aurora Pancake House owner, Jesus Arceo, helps customer
Jesus Arceo, owner of the Aurora Pancake House, left, poses for a photo after helping customer Abraham Lopez into the car.
Kiwanis Club of Sugar Grove, new group
Kiwanis Club of Sugar Grove members pose following their organizational meeting to begin a new chapter May 20 at the Sugar Grove Park District community room.
Batavia Chamber of Commerce’s Inspire 2021 honors 2020 Batavia Citizen of the Year, Bob Hansen
Batavia Chamber of Commerce’s Inspire 2021 Thursday, May 20 pays honors to the 2020 Batavia Citizen of the Year, Bob Hansen, along with a myriad of other awardees.
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association will resume in-person meetings Tuesday, June 1
Dick Schindel, AARTA president, said “We are planning our June 1 luncheon to be in person at Gaslite Manor, 2485 Church Road in Aurora. We will adhere to all of the State and IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) guidelines, allowing only four to six people per table and requiring
Rifle salutes planned during Oswego Honors Veterans activities
The Village of Oswego is advising residents that rifle salutes are planned as a part of Oswego Honors Veterans activities happening at Oswego Village Hall Saturday, May 22, and Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. A rifle salute is expected at approximately 10:10 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, during the opening
East Aurora High School 1960 Class reunion June 18
East Aurora High School Class of 1960 classmates are invited to reunite at 6 p.m. Friday, June 18, at Luigi’s Pizza, 732 Prairie Street, in Aurora. Reunion Committee member George Hauser sent an E-mail, “We have decided to grit our teeth and move forward with our COVID-19-delayed 60th (61st now)
Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora supports diabetes research
The Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora has donated $2,500 last week to support the Kovler Diabetes Center at University of Chicago, which provides research, care, and education to empower patients to effectively manage diabetes. Cosmopolitan Club President Russ George presented the check Thursday, May 11, to Peggy Hasenauer, MS, RN, executive
100th birthday celebration for Phyllis Benson
Sandwich resident Phyllis Benson, seated, celebrates her 100th birthday Sunday, May 16.
Aurora First Fridays, dancing, sidewalk chalk art
Music and dancing children reflect the scene on Downer Place Friday in the second outdoor First Fridays in Aurora.
Aurora poet laureate Karen Fullett-Christensen reads a tribute to Aurora’s Robert J. O’Connor on his retirement
— A tribute to Robert J. O’Connor on his retirement read by Aurora’s poet laureate Karen Fullett-Christensen — Alderman-at-large and the 58th mayor of Aurora, Bob O’Connor receives a farewell salute for his 36 years as member of the Aurora City Council, Friday, May 7 outside of the Aldermen’s Office,
Celebration returns for Oswego Wine on The Fox
The annual Oswego Wine on The Fox at Hudson Crossing Park Saturday provides a casual and enjoyable Spring day for participants.