Pamela O’Brien and Ruthie Landis will lead the workshop For a Deep and Playful Exploration of Purpose & Meaning, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at Unity of Fox Valley, 230 Webster Street, Batavia. The work/playshop is about much more than choosing a career path. The time
Earth Day (April 22) may be over, but you still can do your part! Join 3:11 Project and many community partners for the first Community Day of Service in Yorkville from from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11. The day will start at Hoover Forest Preserve with informational
The A+ Foundation inducted members pose for photos after induction Saturday, April 27 at West Aurora High School. Six accomplished West Aurora High School alumni became part of the Hall of Honor. From left, Dr. Julie Cassiday, Class of 1982; Dr. William B. Farrar, Class of 1967; Dr. Timothy Fisher,
Fresh organic vegetable and herb seedlings along with a variety of native plants will be available during the annual McDonald Farm plant sale and open house in Naperville Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.. A wide variety of seedlings for gardens and native trees and shrubs will
Seven of the nine candidates looking to be appointed to a vacant seat pose for a photo at a Montgomey Village Board candidate meet and greet Wednesday, April 24 at the Village Hall. Recently, trustee Stan Bond lost his battle with cancer. The chosen trustee is set to be appointed
The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry was host to its first “Party at the Pantry” Tuesday, April 23 during evening distribution hours. The goal of the event was to introduce new individuals to the Pantry’s mission and give them a hands-on volunteer experience. The event was a huge success! Guests
Students and representatives from four Aurora-area high schools gather Monday for a photo at the Rotary Club of Aurora meeting at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora. Several times each year, student guests are invited to attend Rotary meetings to share their high school experiences, extra curricular activities, and plans after
David Dibo, director of Economic Development for the city of Aurora government answers questions Tuesday at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora meeting at the Prisco Center. He gave a brief update about development plans for the City and answered questions. Dibo said the developer for structures known as the Terminal
Exchange Club of Aurora nine scholarship recipients from Aurora schools pose at the annual Scholarship Award Luncheon, Tuesday, at Support Techs – Gallery 1904, 1 E. Benton Street, in Aurora. The A.C.E. Award (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) honors students from East Aurora and West Aurora High Schools who have
Matt Brolley, Montgomery Village president, takes a swing at the Greater Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Golf Outing at Top Golf in Naperville Friday. Proceeds support the Waubonsee Community College Scholarship Fund. Established 20 years ago, the GMACC founders had a vision to establish a network of Montgomery-area businesses
The Fox Valley Marines’ potato run recently include delivery of 6,000 pounds of potatoes to Batavia Food Pantry, Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, and the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry. From left, Rich Marrello and Alan Scott. Dick Buss was part of the group. Submitted photo
Simply Destinee Youth Center’s 2nd Annual “Dancing with the Stars” fundraiser last week at Gaslite Manor in Aurora brings smiles and additional funds from a supportive group. A dozen couples ranging from community celebrities to community business owners were paired with dance students to compete against each other. Votes were
Dancers participate and entertain at the El Dia de Los Ninos last week at the Vaughan Center in Aurora. The Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board was host. El Día de los niños promotes appreciation of children. The annual Día de los niños, or Children’s Day, started in Mexico in 1925
By Bobby Narang – Neuqua Valley High School senior sprinter MiKenna Robinson is pointing toward a strong finish in May. Led by the dominating performance of Robinson at the Glenbard North Weber Invitational April 25, the Wildcats won the eight-team girls invitational with 99 points. Waubonsie Valley placed second with
Aurora Central Catholic celebrated 50 years of Charger baseball Saturday, even though the games with Walther Christian were postponed by rain and snow. Reminiscence was prominent. From left, Class of 1970 members Joe Marie Schindlbeck Pierce and Ken Harkins. Head coach Mark Lindo, from the late 1970s and early 1980s,
Northern Illinois University two-time all-America selection Sutton Smith became the second Huskie selected in the 2019 National Football League Draft when the Pittsburgh Steelers chose him with the 175th pick in the sixth round Saturday. Smith’s selection marks the first time since 2014 that two Huskies have been drafted in
Aurora University pitcher Stephanie Renner of Crown Point, Ind. remains a key member of the softball team’s success. The Lady Spartans through Monday won-loss record was 26-14 overall and 16-6 in the Northern Athletics Conference. Renner was 12-10 with a 2.77 earned run average. Al Benson/The Voice
More than 50 years of Waubonsee Community College baseball was represented Sunday afternoon in the Sugar Grove campus Field House. All three head coaches to have led Waubonsee’s baseball program were on hand for the inaugural Chiefs’ Baseball Alumni Day. Former coaches Bill Prince and Dave Randall, along with head
