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Education at West Aurora District 129 Schools was the topic at the Rotary Club of Aurora meeting Monday. Executive director of A+ Foundation, Ingrid Roney, left in photo above, and Whitney Martino, assistant principal for learning and instruction at District 129, pose with Charlie Zine, Rotary Club of Aurora president. The A+ Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, began in 1992 as the Foundation for West Aurora Schools. The group consisted of a small group of community members and administrators to provide additional resources to the students, staff members, and community of District 129. In 2008, the Foundation for the West Aurora Schools and the West Aurora High School Alumni Association, merged to form the A+ Foundation for West Aurora Schools. The A+ Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that supports and assists alumni and raises money for student and staff member opportunities in School District 129. Jason Crane/The Voice

Future of West Aurora District 129 Schools topic at Rotary Club of Aurora meeting

On April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 By admin

Education at West Aurora District 129 Schools was the topic at the Rotary Club of Aurora meeting Monday. Executive director of A+ Foundation, Ingrid Roney, left, and Whitney Martino, assistant principal for learning and instruction at District 129, pose with Charlie Zine, Rotary Club of Aurora president. The A+ Foundation,...

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Community Education History

Marilyn Katz of Aurora shows a map of Israel during a presentation for the Aurora Noon Lions Club

On April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 By admin

Marilyn Katz of Aurora shows a map of Israel during a presentation for the Aurora Noon Lions Club Monday at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora. Katz, a member of Aurora’s Temple B’nai Israel, returned from a trip to Israel recently and had lived in Israel for eight years while she earned...

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Aurora’s Eola Road Branch Library to hold its annual toy swap

On April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 By admin

By Miriam Meza – Toys have taken over the Aurora Public Library’s (APL) Eola Road Branch Children’s Department! Although they spark joy for us, in the tidying up method of Marie Kondo, we know they’ll spark more joy for you! The APL- Eola Road Branch will hold its third annual...

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The A+ Foundation for West Aurora Schools will celebrate the 13th anniversary of the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor April 26 and 27. This year, six individuals will be inducted into the Hall of Honor: Raphael Podolsky, William Farrar, Eric Whitaker, Julie Ann Cassiday, Timothy Fisher, and Kristen Ziman.

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West Aurora to salute Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor

On April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 By admin

The A+ Foundation for West Aurora Schools will celebrate the 13th anniversary of the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor April 26 and 27. This year, six individuals will be inducted into the Hall of Honor: Raphael Podolsky, William Farrar, Eric Whitaker, Julie Ann Cassiday, Timothy Fisher, and Kristen Ziman. •...

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2019 Phenomenal Woman of the Year Award

On March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 By admin

Four women show plaques they received at the 2019 Phenomenal Woman of the Year Award seventh annual event Thursday, March 21 presented by Boys II Men at Piper’s Banquets in Aurora. The recipients, from left, are, Skyy Calice, Erica Kegarise, Jonelle Meeks, and Karina Villa. The theme was, “Your Glow...

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Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association to meet April 2

On March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 By admin

All Aurora area retired teachers, administrators, and school support staff members are invited to the Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) luncheon Tuesday, April 2. We will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Gaslite Manor on Church Road in Aurora. Come and enjoy lunch and a program by Improv Unlimited, a...

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The Rotary Club of Aurora meeting Monday includes high school seniors, four from Aurora Central Catholic (ACC) and four from Marmion Academy, who shared their high school experiences, extra curricular activities, and plans after high school graduation. From left: Charlie Zine, president Aurora Rotary Club; Caleb Ritzheimer, Marmion; Jacob Caceres, Marmion; Julia Janiecek, ACC; Claire McCarthy, ACC; Nathan Sundberg, ACC; Joseph Farrell, Marmion; Henry Cella, Marmion; and Charlie May, ACC. Gretchen Timm photo for Rotary Club of Aurora

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Aurora students share experiences and plans with Rotary Club of Aurora

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The Rotary Club of Aurora meeting Monday includes high school seniors, four from Aurora Central Catholic (ACC) and four from Marmion Academy, who shared their high school experiences, extra curricular activities, and plans after high school graduation. From left: Charlie Zine, president Aurora Rotary Club; Caleb Ritzheimer, Marmion; Jacob Caceres,...

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Pollinators in your garden: Aurora Public Library West Branch topic

On March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 By admin

By Miriam Meza – Everyone dreams of making a difference in the world and leaving a legacy. Did you know you can start making an impact in the world by attending an Aurora Public Library West Branch program? Birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, and small mammals all help pollinate the plants...

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Spring art in Sugar Grove

On March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 By admin

The Sugar Grove Public Library is a partner with Waubonsee Lifelong Learning Institute and will be host to a Spring art display in Gallery 125. The public is invited to an opening reception Sunday, April 7 at 2:30 p.m. and refreshments will be served. The reception will provide an opportunity...

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Book sale through April at Plano Library

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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. • Friends Of The Library Book Sale, March 29 to April 6. The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held in the meeting...

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Community Education Government Policy

Change school boards: State bill

On March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 By admin

By Jerry Nowicki – A State lawmaker is looking to give voters the authority to force their locally-elected school boards into resource-sharing agreements with other districts for certain administration offices and functions. Although the bill allows for districts to share superintendents, other administrators and services, it exempts principals and assistant...

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Sustainable Challenge for high schools

On March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 By admin

DuPage County and SCARCE are accepting project proposals from high school students for the 13th annual Sustainable Design Challenge, Tuesday, April 16. The Sustainable Design Challenge encourages students to construct building and landscape models using environmental and water-friendly design practices. DuPage County stormwater management committee chairman Jim Zay said, “Seeing...

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Particle accelerator project under way at Fermilab

On March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 By admin

With a ceremony held Friday, March 15, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory officially broke ground on a major, new, particle accelerator project that will power cutting-edge physics experiments for many decades. The new 700-foot-long linear accelerator, part of the laboratory’s Proton Improvement Plan II (PIP-II),...

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The movie “The Public” private screening, with Emilio Esteves, writer and director, right, visits the movie theatre Tinseltown recently in North Aurora. He and Ryan Dowd, left of Hesed House, take questions about the movie, a focus on homelessness. Dowd, executive director of Hesed House seeks to eliminates homelessness. The visit by Esteves at the private screening was a surprise. The movie release will be April 5. Christine Schirtzinger photo

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Emilio Esteves joins Ryan Dowd at North Aurora private screening of the movie “The Public”

On March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 By admin

The movie “The Public” private screening, with Emilio Esteves, writer and director, right, visits the movie theater Tinseltown recently in North Aurora. He and Ryan Dowd, left of Hesed House, take questions about the movie, a focus on homelessness. Dowd, executive director of Hesed House seeks to eliminates homelessness. The...

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Yorkville Library: Story time, chess club, balance budget

On March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 By admin

The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in April. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. • Tuesday, April 2 and 16, 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.,...

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District 131 to consider Copley site purchase

On March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 By admin

During a March 4 meeting the East Aurora School District 131 Buildings and Grounds Committee discussed and will recommend to the full Board of Education the purchase and renovation of approximately 38,000-square-feet of space on the former Copley Hospital site in Aurora for use as a new District administration and...

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INCubator Entrepreneurship in Batavia

On March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 By admin

Students in Batavia High School’s successful INCubator Entrepreneurship Program have developed and launched start-up companies specifically designed to drive traffic to community businesses. To show Fox Valley area business owners and professionals how their service-oriented start-ups can increase customer bases and brand awareness, the student entrepreneurs will be host to...

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East Aurora Latin Jazz Band at Kiwanis of Aurora:

On March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 By admin

The East Aurora High School Latin Jazz Band, under the direction of Joe Kulick, performs for the Kiwanis Club of Aurora at a noon meeting, Tuesday, March 12 at the Prisco Center in Aurora. Director Kulick thanked the Kiwanis Club of Aurora members for their many donations to youth organizations....

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Aurora Public Library executive director Michaela Haberkern offers a five-year plan

On March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 By admin

By Miriam Meza – Have you been following along with what’s new at the Aurora Public Library (APL)? You might know we have a new executive director, Michaela Haberkern. You probably have been wondering what her vision is, what her background is, or just want to know more about her....

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Registration available for District 131 kindergarten

On March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 By admin

East Aurora School District 131 will hold several registration days for students who will start kindergarten in the 2019-2020 school year. Those registering their child do not have to register at a location closest to their home school. Rather, parents and guardians may register at any one of the following...

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