Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ is holding an essay contest related to Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January 2025. One middle school and one high school student can each win $50 for their essays on the topic of what Martin Luther King, Jr. Day means to them. The...
As the holiday season continues, it is a perfect opportunity to come together, reflect on traditions, and celebrate the diverse holidays that bring warmth and joy to our communities. The Aurora Public Library District is thrilled to be host to its 10th annual Celebración del Día de los Reyes Magos,...
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in January 2025. 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.. •Winter Read BINGO Challenge Pick up your BINGO card after...
Magical Starlight Theatre, a Naperville Park District program, will presents its January 2025 production, Cinderella, the weekends of January 10-12 and 17-19, 2025 at Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Avenue. The cast of Cinderella has been working hard since early October and is looking forward to sharing the magical...
Celebrating the holidays, West Aurora High School students staged their 37th annual madrigal concerts last weekend. A dinner concert Saturday evening was followed by a dessert concert Sunday afternoon. Volunteers converted the student cafeteria to a Medieval-style great hall for the event. Quincy Ivory and Julie Popplewell reigned as king...
Declan, left, and Hudson sit on Santa's lap and receive a gift from Santa's elf at the Plano American Legion Post #395 Children's Christmas Party December 14.
The Aurora Public Library Foundation’s annual Winter Gala dazzled Saturday, Dec. 7, bringing together 150 vibrant members of our community for an unforgettable evening. This resounding success celebrated the heart and spirit of Aurora while honoring extraordinary individuals whose contributions have shaped our community in meaningful ways. It was an...
Visitors to Do or Dye Designs salon in downtown Aurora enjoy hot cocoa at the sixth annual Cocoa Crawl the evening of Friday, Dec. 6.
Threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea stress the need for preparedness Navy Captain Christopher Labissiere said Monday, Dec. 9. The commanding officer of the Navy Reserve Center Great Lakes, was the keynote speaker at the 55th annual Pearl Harbor Day Luncheon at Lincoln Inn Banquets in Batavia. After...
A girl chats with American Sign Language Santa Keith Strnad of Oswego, center, at the Aurora Lions Club annual party for deaf and hearing impaired kids Tuesday, Dec. 3.
The historic William Tanner House Museum is now festively decorated in holiday finery and is ready to receive visitors for the annual Tanner House Holidays, through December 29. Open days and hours are Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., December 8, 15, 22, and 29; and Friday evenings...
The City of Aurora’s Public Art Division will be have its final exhibit of 2024, Winter Garden Of Youth, from Friday, Dec. 6, through Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center, 20 E. Downer Place in downtown Aurora. Aurora Public Art’s gallery hours are...
Aurora’s 73rd annual Lehnertz Avenue drive-thru Christmas display will open at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 and will feature lawn signs and cutout figures of, religious and secular figures homeowners’ lawns, including Charlie Brown characters, The display will every day run from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. through January 3,...
This winter, youth and families can build a bridge, memories, and lifelong skills with the 11th 4-H Bridge Bust Competition. Registration is open through mid-December for the popular annual event. The competition will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Parkview Christian Academy (lower campus),...
Aurora Lions Club will continue free youth vision screenings Saturday, Dec. 21. Parents and caregivers are welcome to bring children ages six months to 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. Admission and parking are free. Advance registration is...
The community is invited to a unique and exciting “open house” event at New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora, Sunday, Dec. 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. On display will be a fascinating collection of multi-cultural nativities on loan from the Loyola University Museum of Art...
Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, 5 W. Washington Street in Oswego, celebrated the season with an annual display of 50 nativity sets from around the world Friday, Dec. 6. Held during a chili and pie supper fundraiser by United Women in faith, the 20th annual display was held...
Julenisse, Norway’s version of Santa Claus, made an early stop in Montgomery Sunday, Dec. 1. Sons of Norway Polar Star chapter 5-472 members celebrated Juletrefest, a traditional Nordic Christmas, with its annual December meeting at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery. The family event featured a potluck luncheon, tree trimming,...
Continuing a Thanksgiving tradition, approximately 20 off-duty Aurora firefighters played their 16th annual Turkey Bowl exhibition flag football game Thursday. The second-shift team beat the third-shift squad, 25-20. Despite 28-degree temperatures, the contest on the holiday morning took place at West Aurora High School’s football practice field. Players, family members,...
Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, 5 W. Washington Street in Oswego, will display 50 nativity sets Friday, Dec. 6. The 20th annual display will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church during the Oswego Christmas Walk in downtown from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. The...
