The Annual Veterans Art Fair will take place Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Quad County Urban League, 1685 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora. The fair will feature veterans showcasing their creativity through various mediums, including portraits, paintings, sketching, and woodworking! The event supports our hometown
The 19th annual Aurora African American Health Coalition Health Fair will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 2, at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Rd., Aurora. At the event there will be vendors, activities for children, health snacks, and giveaways. Attendees can signup at empower.health/aaahfehs for a
The American Red Cross blood drive Tuesday, May 5 will take place at Geneva Park District’s Sunset Community Center, 710 Western Ave in Geneva. Make an appointment at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive and use zip code 60134. —American Red Cross
The City of Aurora government will host its Spring Food Truck Festival, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, May 15. Many trucks will line up on Benton Street between River Street and Broadway (IL Route 25) in the heart of downtown Aurora, to serve a diverse array of culinary
The City of Aurora government is set to host two significant clean-up events Saturday, April 25, to commemorate Earth Day. The City’s Community Engagement Division will be spearheading Aurora’s first-ever city-wide clean-up event from 9 a.m. to noon throughout all 10 of the City’s Wards. Each Ward will have one
State representative Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is inviting his district to join him in spring cleaning with two separate events: An Earth Day litter and debris cleanup and a community shred event, both taking place Saturday, April 25. The cleanup will be at Montgomery Dam Park from 8 a.m. to 11
What’s your favorite zoo animal? For me and my kids, we love visiting the reptiles. Seeing their prehistoric features feels like a trip back in time! Whatever your favorite, the Aurora Public Library District welcomes you and your family to a zoo-themed storytime event Tuesday, April 28. Our special guest
Join the CASA Kane County Derby Party to support children in foster care, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling, 106 S. Riverside Avenue, St. Charles. Go bold, go fancy, go fabulous – dust off your most over-the-top Kentucky Derby hat and get
Garfield Farm Museum museum director Jerome Johnson will lead a walk through the museum’s Garfield Harley Pond and Woods, at 9 a.m. Saturday May 2, 2N930 Garfield Road Campton Hills. Impacts of the recent rains and swings in temperature have sped up the warming of the soils and activity in
I’m excited to get a headstart on summer this year. For me, that means squeezing in lots of local events as the weather warms up. I am partial to art and music events, but I also make room for plant sales, markets, and supporting small businesses. I’m already having to
Thirty-three people pose for a photo at a train fun run sponsored by Open Roads ABATE April 11.
The City of Aurora government’s Youth Services division is excited to announce the return of the Youth & Family Resource Fair! Taking place Thursday, April 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue, the free, annual event will bring together more than
Just Shave It 2026, Sunday, April 26, from noon to 3 p.m. at Pollyanna Brewing Company, 106 S. Riverside Ave. in St. Charles, will bring participants together to shave or cut their hair to honor and support kids with cancer. Participants will raise money by asking family and friends to
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley hosted Quilts of Valor’s presentation at their April membership meeting, held at Oak Street Restaurant, in North Aurora. DCFV vice president of programs, Chuck Nelson, introduced guest speaker, Donna Bohr, for Quilts of Valor Foundation. Donna, spoke briefly about Quilts of
Kick-off spring with a fun, hands-on morning at the Aurora Children’s Bicycle Rodeo from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at Resurrection Lutheran Church and School, 2567 W Sullivan Rd., Aurora. Kids can participate in an interactive riding course that practices important bike skills in a safe, supervised
The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is pleased to announce the final concert set of its 2025-2026 Season, titled “Scintillating”, Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 at 4 p.m.. Both performances will take place in Sexton Auditorium, in the Harold & Margaret Moser Performing Arts Center on the University of St. Francis
Celebrate Earth Day by helping plant 500 native trees and shrubs Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m. sharp at Fabyan Forest Preserve, 517 E. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia. Parking is available behind the Recycling Center, off Fabyan Parkway. No registration required. The event will take place rain or shine. Volunteers will
In partnership with the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board, everyone is invited to a wonderful day of family fun, community resources, from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at West Aurora High School (Veterans Field House, Commonwealth Ave.) Activities include: Book giveaways, Arts and crafts, performances, games and inflatables,
Every April, the Aurora Public Library District and libraries across the country come together to celebrate National Library Week. It’s a time to recognize the vital role libraries play in strengthening communities, expanding access to information, and inspiring lifelong learning. It’s also a reminder that libraries are not just places
As part of the Little White School Museum’s year-long celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, they will share the fascinating story of Kendall County’s long heritage and history. Starting Saturday, April 18 at 1 p.m., museum director Roger Matile will present “The History of Kendall County, Part I, From Prehistoric
