Category: Events

Aurora Public Library District shelves offer classic and modern fairytales

Once upon a time, there was a magical school that provided opportunities for creative people of all ages to express themselves. A place where they could sing and dance and where impossible things happen every day. This holiday season, the Paramount School of the Arts is a partner with the

Naperville woman advocates for nation’s homeless: Speaking Tuesday in Aurora

Naperville resident Diane Nilan, author, filmmaker and fulltime advocate for the homeless, will speak on her mission Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m. at the Fox Valley Park District’s Prisco Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Since leaving Aurora’s Hesed House

Plano Rockin’ Christmas activities varied

Plano Rockin’ Christmas activities will take place the first weekend in December. Activities include sponsoring holiday dinner gift cards for families in the community, parade, Christmas music played by Plano School District bands, window decorating, and refreshments. The committee is seeking sponsors from families in the community with monetary donations

Thanksgiving celebration music Nov. 21

InterFaith Aurora will be host to its 14th annual “Thanksgiving Celebration of Music and Friendship” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at the Cathedral of Grace St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2950 Bilter Road, Aurora. All presenting songs and religious praise from diverse congregations throughout the Aurora area will

Five locations in Naperville for recycled holiday lights

Naperville Park District is offering five convenient locations where residents can drop off their nonworking holiday lights for recycling, beginning November 19, through February 1, 2022. Holiday lights collection bins will be available at the following Park District locations: • Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave. Hours

Aurora Public Library District will hold Buyer’s Guide to Smartphones Dec. 2

With the holidays right around the corner, many of us probably are getting started with holiday shopping. Should you get the newest device, or go with a homemade gift? Let the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) help with both items. Thursday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. through Zoom and Facebook

Tom-A-Hawk 5K Turkey Trot Nov. 20

East Aurora High School and West Aurora High School historically have been rivals back to the annual football game that began in 1893. The game was typically the last game of the season, on Thanksgiving Day and played on Hurd’s Island. To celebrate and honor this crosstown tradition and rivalry,