Several area veterans will speak about their experiences in military service during the annual Veterans Day Tribute program at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Chapel on the Green, 107 West Center Street, Yorkville. Doors will be open at 1 p.m. for visiting or viewing military artifacts and memorabilia.
Veterans and their families including active military in the Plano area are welcome to come to a soup, sandwich, and dessert luncheon at the Plano Methodist Church, 219 N. Hale Street in Plano from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. The meal will be provided by members from
Kane County’s Recycling Center at 517 E. Fabyan Parkway in Geneva is temporarily closed for repaving and improvements, with reopening anticipated in mid-November. In the meantime, Kane County and eWorks will offer pop-up recycling events from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 27 through November 12, at
Batavia MainStreet is thrilled to announce the start of the Indoor Market season, beginning Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to noon at Sturdy Shelter Brewing, 10 S. Shumway Ave., Batavia. The Indoor Market will run every Saturday through mid-May 2027.Each week, more than 20 local vendors will bring a
The St. Charles Senior Services Commission will host a free Scam and Fraud Awareness Seminar from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Ave, St. Charles. Police will discuss a variety of common scams targeting seniors. Walk-ins are welcome. —Kane County government
For the 20th consecutive year, Oswego’s Little White School Museum, 72 Polk Street, will honor the community’s veterans and their nearly 200 years of service to the Nation in November. From Thursday, Nov. 5, through Dec. 12, the museum will present “Remembering Our Veterans: The Paths they Followed,” in the
Aurora Lions Club member Arvid Meyer of Aurora makes his debut as chef at the club’s annual “Great Pumpkin” pancake breakfast fundraiser October 24.
The Rotary Clubs of Aurora United, Aurora New Light, Montgomery, and Oswego invite community members of all ages to join the Walk to End Polio™ Saturday, Oct. 24, at Waubonsee Lake Park, 998 Kautz Road in Aurora. The family-friendly event is part of the World’s Largest Polio Walk, bringing together
The Aurora Downtown District will host a full day of free, festive, Hispanic cultural celebrations Saturday, Oct.24 Trick-or-treating at participating downtown businesses will be from noon to 3 p.m.. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. more events such as face-painting, a community altar display, seasonal treats, live music, arts and
The City of Aurora’s Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board will host a Diwali celebration at Metea Valley High School, 1801 N. Eola Rd. Aurora from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. It will be a time of culture, music, performances, and ethnic food. —City of Aurora government
Plano Methodist Church, 219 N Hale St., Plano, is participating in this year’s Samaritan’s Purse “Operation Christmas Child”. Congregation members will pack a box with toys, clothing, school supplies, and personal hygiene items. These boxes will then be sent to children in underprivileged countries. Boxes are due at the Plano
Aurora’s CITY HALL-O-WEEN event will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 at Wilder Park, 350 N River St., Aurora. There will be plenty of candy, music, and fun giveaways. —City of Aurora government
Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in India and around the world. The holiday symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and hope over despair. This year, the Aurora Public Library District will host its Diwali celebration from
Batavia MainStreet invites the community to celebrate BatFest, Batavia’s free Halloween family event, Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Halloween fun throughout the downtown. There will be trick-or-treating at more than 60 local businesses, live performances, hands-on activities, and a community parade. The BatFest Community Parade
“Raftery’s Ghost,” a cozy mystery novella inspired by the 100-year history of Geneva’s Little Traveler store, will come to life during this live theatre-style reading with the author J.B. Michaels Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. at Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St. in Geneva. In “Ghost,” Mac and
The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora, will present a free Scary Movie Night screening of “Carrie” in advance of Halloween Sunday, Oct. 25. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the movie will start at 7 p.m.. Registration is encouraged at themusicvenue.org. Stephen King’s “Carrie” is well-known as a supernatural
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has been reviewing the potential removal of dams along the Fox River to increase safety and water quality. The IDNR has concluded a multi-year study about the potential removal of the Fox River Dam in North Aurora. Though the State of Illinois owns
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will present its third annual Día de los Muertos concert Thursday, Oct. 29 at at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a two-day Mexican holiday to honor the memory of departed loved ones,
The General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC) of Aurora will host a Pumpkin Spice Bunco Bash Fundraiser Tuesday, Oct. 20 starting at 11:30 a.m. at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora to benefit the club’s philanthropies and scholarships. Twin sheets, bath towels, wash cloths, and kitchen condiments will
The City of Aurora, in partnership with Prisco’s Family Market, 1108 Prairie Street, Aurora, is set to celebrate the store’s 100th anniversary with a special ceremony Friday, Oct. 16 at noon. The event will feature remarks from local officials, a farmer’s market, special grilling menu, and an ongoing 100th anniversary
