Summer calm shifted in Autumn-like activity recently at Mooseheart when the campus’ students walked to school to begin the 2019-2020 school year. Although no tests had been taken, no homework had been assigned and all desks were just being occupied, the anticipation and expectation for the year was apparent when
Naperville mayor, Steve Chirico, and the Naperville City Council extend an invitation to Naperville high school students to fill student positions on several Naperville government boards and commissions. The deadline to apply is Monday, Sept. 16. Interested students should apply online by clicking the apply button on the appropriate board
Third annual Grace Gala September 6 The Grace Holistic Center For Education (GHCE) will hold its third annual Grace Gala from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 at the Homestead 1854, 611 Main Street in Plano. The fundraiser for the school in Yorkville will include a craft beverage
August 16, 2019Dear editor; Regarding ‘A disagreement in detail on State law,’ letter in the August 15 issue of The Voice, I too was dismayed at news reports of governor JB Pritzker’s signing HB 246. Wayne Lela expressed his dismay in what I took as a religious viewpoint. At the
Community Clothes Closet in Aurora St. John United Church of Christ, 309 Fifth Street in Aurora, will hold its monthly Community Clothes Closet event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 7. The public is invited. Admission is free. Reverend Cyndi Gavin, pastor, said the ministry distributes new and used
West Aurora School District 129 started the 2019-2020 school year with a new tradition, the presentation of a West Aurora Challenge Coin. Challenge coins, which began as a military tradition, have become a widely-recognized way of showing membership and boosting morale. West Aurora has minted a limited number of coins
One of our goals at the Aurora Public Library is to promote early literacy among our community, whether it is by having Parent’s Corners at all three locations with valuable resources to help parents, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative that offers a self-paced program, or our popular storytimes! Each storytime
Book browsers will have thousands of titles from which to choose at Yorkville Library’s 11th annual Used Book Sale during Yorkville’s Hometown Days festivities, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, and 10 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 in the Michelle Pfister Room of the Library,
Solarize Chicagoland-Solar Power Hour in Plainfield and Villa Park: Residents in Cook, Kane, DuPage, and Will Counties have an opportunity to participate in Solarize Chicagoland. The next event will be in Villa Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 at the Iowa Community Center, 338 North Iowa
August 13, 2019Dear editor; So, now governor JB Pritzker signed a bill, House Bill 246, that will ensure students in Illinois public schools will learn about the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, individuals in State and National history. Of course, there is no fair and balancing law which
Community Foundation in list of grants The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley was host to its Spring Grantee Recognition Ceremony at Baker Community Center in St. Charles Tuesday, July 16. Supporters gathered at the historic building to celebrate the 20 agencies that were approved grants from the Foundation
The Plano School District Board of Education and administration cordially invites the public to attend a dedication ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 at Centennial School in Plano. The Board will unveil a plaque that will be placed in the vestibule of the administration office to honor the work
It’s about to get very buggy at Red Oak Nature Center, but no repellent will be needed. The Fox Valley Park District will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Bug Fest, a popular, late-Summer event, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Red Oak, 2343 S. River Street.
A retirement workshop will be held Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce office, 43 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora. Jerry Knudtson of Konen Insurance Agency, Inc. and Connie Renzi of Elder Law Center, P.C. / Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi, Lenert, & Julien, P.C., will join forces to
What does back to school mean to you? Back to school may conjure memories, including the smell of white paste, new crayons, or a new lunchbox. It may bring back thoughts of hectic mornings gathering kids into a minivan and going to the parking lot lineup. It may make you
Visitors can experience a bit of farm life from the past and today and enjoy a little family time when Summer comes to a close at The Conservation Foundation’s Dickson-Murst Day at the Farm from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 in Montgomery. Admission and parking are free!
Retirement workshop Sept. 11 in Aurora A retirement workshop will be held Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce office, 43 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora. Jerry Knudtson of Konen Insurance Agency, Inc. and Connie Renzi of Elder Law Center, P.C. / Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi, Lenert, &
As Summer winds down, preparations are gearing up to send students back to school prepared and ready to learn. In an effort to equip students and families for a successful school year, community back-to-school fairs will be held next weekend. The 25th Annual Aurora Back to School Fair, co-sponsored by
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. This informal group works on its own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns, and
The Summer is quickly coming to an end and the Aurora Public Library (APL) wants to make sure all our educators are prepared for a successful school year. Whether you’re the hero in a classroom at a public school, homeschool, or private school, we have helpful services and resources for
