By Miriam Meza – Pride is all around the Aurora Public Library (APL) all year, but especially during June. We are happy for our events, exhibits, and participation in a city-wide event. What are they, you ask? Let’s start with First Fridays. First Fridays’ unveiling of Proud Visions will be
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. • Walking “The Way” (El Camino), Monday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Attendees can take a pilgrimage down a thousand-year-old path with doctor
New and returning members of the Library Board of Trustees were sworn into their term of service at the Sugar Grove Public Library District May 22. The Board of Trustees is composed of seven members who serve four-year terms in the valuable role of stewardship and governance to the Library.
Michaela Haberkern, Aurora Public Library executive director, at Aurora Noon Lions Club membership luncheon Monday, May 20 at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora. Haberkern was appointed in January. She brought Lions up to date on Library plans for improved programs and facilities. She emphasized the West Branch will remain open. Al
Steve Andras, president-elect of the Kiwanis Club of Aurora, left, hands books to Reverend Angel Morales of St. Paul Lutheran Church Tuesday after the Kiwanis Club of Aurora meeting at the Prisco Center. The 500 Scholastic books donated by the Club are in Spanish and will be used in Summer
By Krista Danis – The Aurora Public Library will welcome author Andrew E. Stoner for a discussion on his May 30 book release, The Journalist of Castro Street: The Life of Randy Shilts, at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8 at the Santori Public Library of Aurora, 101 S. River Street.
Shiloh Felix, student at Grace Holistic Center for Education, shows environmental science projects at the Hoover Forest Preserve in Yorkville earlier this month. Students in grades six through 12 participated in the Living Off Grid theme. Submitted photo
By Jaelyn Rounds Grace Holistic Center for Education, Grade 8 – One of the prominent things that happened this fourth quarter at Grace Holistic Center for Education was the thunderstorm charade. My classroom and I decided to visit a nice little café in Yorkville, Belladonna, which had every breakfast item,
By Octavius Palmer Grace Holistic Center For Education, Grade 7 – Grace Holistic Center For Education, just a few months ago, presented a school-sponsored performance to the world at the Sandwich Opera House. Every grade from preschool to high school participated. The students based their performances on the theme zombies.
By Evan Reiner Grace Holistic Center For Education, Grade 6 – This year, the Evolutions sixth grade through eighth grade class of Grace Holistic Center For Education, did a lot of stuff through the year, but one of my favorite things was writing a research paper on a topic of
By Madison DeTolve Grace Holistic Center for Education, Grade 8 – At Grace Holistic Center for Education the sixth through eighth graders, taught by Ms Danielle, have worked on several projects throughout the year. The current project is board games for social studies. Ms Danielle had students choose a part
East Aurora School District 131 administrative offices will be moving to the new Copley development on the site of the East Side’s old Copley Hospital if a planned Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Aurora is approved during the Tuesday, May 14 City Council meeting. City Council members placed the
Rick Guzman, executive director of The Neighbor Project, presents information at the Rotary Club of Aurora meeting at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora. The Neighbor Project (TNP) is a nonprofit, HUD-certified housing counseling agency dedicated to helping low to moderate income families reduce debt, build credit, save, and ultimately buy
Aurora resident Chuck Fuller’s “Frankenstein,” a handmade car, attracts visitors to the third annual benefit car show at West Aurora High School Sunday. Al Benson/The Voice
By John Montesano – Jon Birkey is the May 2019 Veteran of the Month. He was born May 3, 1990 and lived in West Chicago. He was home-schooled through third grade. When he was put into the school system, he was put into the third grade because of a learning
Students from Pope St. John Paul II Catholic Academy South Campus add shovels of dirt to the Red Oak tree planted and sponsored by the city government of Aurora on Arbor Day, the fourth Friday of April each year. Carter Crane/The Voice
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,
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
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
By Miriam Meza – Did you know it takes longer to learn new things or memorize words by your mid-thirties? That your brain starts shrinking by your late twenties? What if I told you that the Aurora Public Library can help you care for your brain? Those in attendance can
