Easter Egg Hunt in Batavia
Downtown Easter Egg Hunt participants cross the street in Batavia Saturday. Carter Crane/The Voice
Cruise Night in Aurora May 25
Aurora Veterans Advisory Council and the Fox Valley Park District will present the fourth annual Cruise Night from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at McCullough Park, 100 W. Illinois Avenue, Aurora. There will be many classes of cars, including stock and classic cars from 1940 and later.
‘The Public’ movie important portrayal, plight, of homelessness
By Judd Lofchie – I was fortunate enough to receive an invitation to the Chicago premiere of the movie “The Public” and afterwards a Q & A with the director, Emilio Estevez, and Ryan Dowd, the executive director of Hesed House, Aurora’s homeless shelter. Ryan Dowd wrote the book, “The
Kiwanis Club of Aurora pays visit to Aurora Regional Fire Museum:
Brian Failing, executive director of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, shares information about the Museum at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora meeting Tuesday at the Museum. Started by the Aurora Fire Department in 1968, the Museum was created to preserve the Department’s history. It moved to its current location, the
Storytime Prom at Aurora Public Library Eola Road Branch
Children react in a previous Storytime Prom at the Aurora Public Library. Submitted photo By Miriam Meza – Remember high school prom? The rotating disco ball, wearing an outfit that made you feel like a million bucks and dancing the night away? Well, grab your dancing shoes and your sweet
Mary Poppins at West Aurora
West Aurora High School Drama Troupe 2013 will perform its Spring musical, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, May 2, 3, and 4 at 7 p..m, and May 5 at 2 p.m., in the West Aurora High School
Passion play in Plano Good Friday
Actors portray the walk to Gethsemane where Jesus is nailed to the cross, along with two thieves in an annual passion play in Plano each Good Friday. Submitted photo The Good Friday Via Crusis/Living Stations of the Cross are a tradition at St. Mary Parish in Plano and feature a
Free Summer concerts at Millennium Plaza in Aurora
Aurora Downtown will be host to a free Summer concert series at the Millennium Plaza gazebo, 21 S. Stolp Avenue, in downtown Aurora. The free series will begin Wednesday, June 12 and run through Wednesday, Aug. 14. There will be no concert July 3. All concerts are from 6 p.m.
Volunteers needed for Wine on the Fox in Oswego May 4-5
Smiles reflect an enjoyable day at the annual Wine on the Fox in Oswego last year. Photo by LockedInPhotography.com Wine on the Fox, presented by john greene Realtor, returns to Oswego Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5, 2019, and volunteers are needed to help make the event a success. Proceeds from Wine
Aurora parade marshals in demand
The city government of Aurora is seeking nominations for grand marshals for this year’s Memorial Day and Fourth of July parades. A nominee must be an Auroran who has made significant contributions to the quality of life in the City, whether it in the areas of civic or social services,
Storms in an early life evolved into serenity, joy
I will tell you a true story so full of drama and dissension that you will shake your head in disbelief. She grew up in Peoria and was graduated from the Academy of Our Lady and married in haste to a Spalding graduate. Both were the last of their crowd
Children’s Day at Aurora Public Library April 28
The el Dia del Nino celebration (children’s day) at the Aurora Public Library in 2018 will be followed by this year’s celebration April 28. Submitted photo By Miriam Meza – Do you remember being a child and being excited for the many celebrations throughout the year? Whether it was
Fundraiser forum
Fox Valley Habitat 5B’s dinner April 27 Those in attendance can treat their families to dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27 p.m. with 5B’s BBQ. It will be held in the parking lot at Oswego Presbyterian Church, 1976 Route 25 in Oswego. 5B’s will serve pork
Exchange Club of Naperville’s Ribfest is moving to Romeoville for 2020
Exchange Club of Naperville’s Ribfest is moving to Romeoville for 2020. More details as they become available. Information for Ribfest 2019 can be found on their website here: http://www.ribfest.net/
Activities abound; Veterans Park in Oswego to break ground
It is the season to be blessed with many activities: • A busy day in many communities will be Saturday, April 13, including Oswego, which will hold an Earth Day Kite Fly, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Prairie Pointe Park; Oswego East Food Truck Feast, and Veterans Serenity Park
Holi – The Festival of Colors in Naperville
Simply Vedic Cultural Society, a non-profit in Naperville, was host to the Festival of colors Saturday, April 6 which announces the passing of Winter and arrival of Spring. It welcomes the Spring and celebrates the new energy of the season, festival that breathes joyful atmosphere of social merriment. People bury
Plano Library projects: Crochet, movie, kids’ stories
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
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association to meet April 2
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
Spring art in Sugar Grove
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
Book sale through April at Plano Library
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