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Yorkville Library Youth Services Department plans activities

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in February. 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. • Friday, Feb. 1, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Drop In...

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Weisner Family Center For Career Development in West Aurora School District 129

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Weisner Family Center: Relevant, development on course

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

By Lyle R. Rolfe – The late Aurora mayor Tom Weisner is remembered by the West Aurora School District 129 through a new building named in his honor and of his family. It all started after Dr. Jeff Craig was named West Aurora School District 129 superintendent to replace the...

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From left: Mooseheart physics teacher Curt Schlinkmann and seniors Anthony Gomez and Amanda Jones. Schlinkmann, who originated Mooseheart’s bridge-breaking contest in 1987, will retire at the end of this school year. Mooseheart Communications photo

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Bridge-breaking contest at Mooseheart to end 33-year run

On January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By admin

For 33 years, it’s been a tradition at Mooseheart for Curt Schlinkmann’s physics class members to participate in a bridge-breaking contest in early January. This year’s version of that contest took place Wednesday, Jan. 16 and senior Amanda Jones’ won when her bridge held 33.6 pounds of weight before it...

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Michaela Haberkern appointed director of Aurora Public Library

On January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 By admin

The Aurora Public Library (APL) Board appointed Michaela Haberkern its executive director at its monthly meeting Tuesday, Jan. 22. She has been deputy director since January 2016. Haberkern has 28 years of experience, including three years at APL. In her role as deputy director, she has hired and trained public service...

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Pastor Matthews keynote speaker at Aurora MLK Day

On January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 By admin

Sixty-five years ago in 1954, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a young preacher in his 20s, began his role as senior pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Ala.. It was in Montgomery where King became the national leader of a movement that would empower generations yet unborn....

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Community Education Environment Events

Sierra Club movie on Utah canyon country

On January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 By admin

Valley of the Fox Sierra Club will join with Elgin Green Groups to be hosts to Clayton Daughenbaugh, the Midwest conservation organizer with the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. Sadly, Utah’s Red Rock Canyonlands are under attack just as are many other wilderness areas in the lower 48 states. He will...

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Thomas Armstrong gives a presentation recently to an international law firm in Chicago at Sidley and Austin LLP. Submitted photo

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Thomas Armstrong special speaker at Santori MLK Day

On January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 By admin

By Miriam Meza – On this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we invite everyone to join the Aurora Public Library as we all reflect on history and inspire ourselves to continue to promote social justice. MLK Day featured speaker, Thomas Armstrong, will remind us of our potential and responsibility as...

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Daisy Porter-Reynolds, executive director of Aurora Public Library (APL), has announced her resignation from the library effective in early March, says library board president John Savage.

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Daisy Porter-Reynolds, executive director of Aurora Public Library announces her resignation from the library effective in early March

On January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 By admin

Daisy Porter-Reynolds, executive director of Aurora Public Library (APL), Thursday, Jan. 10 announced her resignation from the Library effective in early March, said Library Board president John Savage. Porter-Reynolds, who has served as Library director since September 2014, has accepted a new role as chief public services officer at the St. Louis...

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James Buzzard turns in nearly 2,400 petition signatures (see inset above) recently to Joy Engfer, West Aurora District 129 School Board secretary, for placement of an advisory referendum on the April 2 consolidated election ballot in Kane County on the subject of the Aurora Public Library West Branch’s future. Right, Joy Engfer turns in the signatures to the Kane County Clerk’s facility on Downer Place in Aurora. Buzzard led the drive to collect signatures. The West Aurora School Board’s deadline to turn in the request to Kane County is Jan- uary 24. Carter Crane/The Voice

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Petitions for referendum!

On January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 By admin

James Buzzard turns in nearly 2,400 petition signatures recently to Joy Engfer, West Aurora District 129 School Board secretary, for placement of an advisory referendum on the April 2 consolidated election ballot in Kane County on the subject of the Aurora Public Library West Branch’s future. Carter Crane/The Voice...

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New contract for East Aurora leader

On January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 By admin

The East Aurora School District 131 Board of Education Monday announced its recent decision to enter into a new five-year contract with superintendent Dr. Jennifer Norrell through 2023. This new contract will replace Dr. Norrell’s current three-year contract, which was scheduled to expire in 2021. This action was taken by...

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Brett Weiss, founder of Weiss Scholarship Foundation, presents information at the Rotary Club of Aurora Monday. Weiss has made six trips to help the Villagers of Dago in Kenya. His foundation has a global grant and is looking for a lead partner. The Foundation plans to build two new classrooms, a bathroom for girls and one for boys, and provide training for teachers. Weiss said the average Kenyan has four years of education. The average cost for a four-year high school education is $3,500. The foundation has provided scholarships for 27 boys and 27 girls. Jason Crane/The Voice

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Weiss Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships for students in Kenya

On January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 By admin

Brett Weiss, founder of Weiss Scholarship Foundation, presents information at the Rotary Club of Aurora Monday. Weiss has made six trips to help the Villagers of Dago in Kenya. His foundation has a global grant and is looking for a lead partner. The Foundation plans to build two new classrooms,...

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volunteers in MLK Day 2018 pose in front of the Santori Public Library of Aurora.

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Preparations under way at APL for new MLK Day

On January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 By admin

By Miriam Meza – With Martin Luther King, Jr. Day right around the corner, Monday, Jan. 21, it’s a great time to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy, our roles as responsible global citizens and what we plan for our legacy, whether it’s in our community or in the world. Dr....

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Community Education Entertainment Events

Night book group meets in Plano

On January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 By admin

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. • Movie Matinee, Monday, Jan. 14, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. This ensemble comedy, mixing adorable canines and humans who need as much rescuing as the...

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Freedom Rider at Kwanzaa celebration in Aurora

On January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 By admin

The annual Kwanzaa celebration at the Prisco Center in Aurora Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, includes author and freedom rider Thomas M. Armstrong III. The celebration was sponsored by Aurora’s African American Men of Unity. He delivers the keynote message at the Aurora celebration with information about his book, “Autobiography of...

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Medical cannabis talk in Oswego January 15

On January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 By admin

“Introduction to Medical Cannabis” will be presented at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Holiday Inn Express, 2055 Weisbrook Drive in Oswego. The public is invited. Admission is $25. The guest speaker will be Rick Niksic, education and outreach coordinator from Greenhouse Medical Cannabis dispensaries. Greenhouse operates dispensaries in Morris,...

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Krista Danis stands in the Durham Atrium at the Santori Public Library of Aurora. Submitted photo

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Krista Danis’ new role APL program coordinator

On January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 By admin

By Miriam Meza – New year, new staff members! New year, new role, new events! The Aurora Public Library (APL) is kicking off the new year with a new staff member at the Santori Public Library of Aurora and the new ideas that come with her. We welcome Krista Danis,...

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Candidate forums will be held in March 2019 by League of Women Voters

On December 27, 2018December 27, 2018 By admin

The Aurora Committee of the Central Kane County chapter of the League of Women Voters (LWV) will hold candidate forums in Spring 2019 for Aurora’s upcoming aldermanic elections. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The forums will be held on the following nights in the community room of...

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One tradition is the El dia de los Reyes, or Three Kings’ Day which is January 6, 2019. Submitted pho

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Three Kings’ Day at Santori Library January 6, 2019

On December 27, 2018December 27, 2018 By admin

By Miriam Meza – Whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or Kwanzaa, during this holiday season, the Aurora Public Library offers like happy holidays! Among the many celebrations during this season is el Día de los Reyes Magos. What is this celebration, you ask? El día de los...

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Free movie for kids in Plano

On December 27, 2018December 27, 2018 By admin

The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit www.planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. This informal group works on its own project, discusses types and colors of yarns, and...

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Mark Brent, right, son of the late Bob Brent, accepts his father’s East Aurora High School Distinguished Alumni Award from Blanca Souders, East Aurora Alumni Association, Friday, at the honor at East Aurora. Bob Brent was the police chief in Aurora for 12 years, starting in 1979. He joined the Aurora Police Department in 1961. He was graduated from East Aurora in 1957. He established the Aurora police cadet program and instituted 911 service and call center in Aurora. He served on numerous social and civic organizations in retirement. Al Benson/The Voice

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East Aurora High School Distinguished Alum Bob Brent

On December 27, 2018December 26, 2018 By admin

Mark Brent, right, son of the late Bob Brent, accepts his father’s East Aurora High School Distinguished Alumni Award from Blanca Souders, East Aurora Alumni Association, Friday, at the honor at East Aurora. Bob Brent was the police chief in Aurora for 12 years, starting in 1979. He joined the...

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