A First Fridays’ stroll in downtown Aurora
A part of the charm at the First Fridays’ events is the good Summer weather as a setting for a stroll down Downer Place in Downtown Aurora to observe and enjoy the sites, sounds, and events.
Oswego venue opening August 19
It went from concept to reality in just two years. Thursday, Aug. 19, Oswego’s new entertainment venue will open with a community celebration and an unveiling of the venue’s new moniker. The public is invited to the grand opening of the new venue at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at
Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora: Race to Fight Diabetes
On a warm and beautiful night, Saturday, Aug. 7 the Sycamore Speedway, in Maple Park was host to the Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora’s, “Race to Fight Diabetes”. Tiffany Olson, general manager of Sycamore Speedway, turned the race track over to the Cosmos to bring an awareness about diabetes, to the
Aurora Navy League picnic August 17
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its annual picnic from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17. The meeting will be held at the home of Sharon and Kent Catich, 2900 Tanner Road, North Aurora. Call 630-907-0110 if you’re lost. We are have Reuland Food Service catering,
‘Thoughtful dialogue’ hallmark of Judson University Forums
By Tom Siebert During the previous politically-divisive decade, the World Leaders Forum at Judson University in Elgin has served as a civilized oasis of public policy debate among heads of state from around the globe. The Christian college began the event with a big bang in April 2011 when it
Pregnancy advice, information, support, at Aurora Public Library District August 17
Being an expectant parent is difficult, especially if you have limited access to avenues of support. One way expectant parents can navigate the challenges of expectant parenthood is to hire a doula, a “person trained to provide advice, information, emotional support, and physical comfort to a [birthing person] before, during,
Friends of Fox River fundraiser August 16
Friends of the Fox River has rescheduled its sixth annual fundraiser No Clean Water No Good Beer, to Monday, Aug. 16. River lovers from across the Fox River watershed will convene outside in the back patio at Bandito Barney’s, 10 N. River Street, in East Dundee, from 6 p.m. to
Vaccine clinic in Yorkville August 31
Senior Services Associates and Jewel Osco are offering a flu vaccine clinic that will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31 at the Beecher Center, 908 Game Farm Road in Yorkville. Reservations are required for this clinic by calling 630-553-5777. Additional vaccinations will be available for
‘Accelerating Inspiration’ art opens
Aurora Public Art’s gallery at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center will reopen Friday, Aug. 6, with new show entitled, “Accelerating Inspiration: Art from Fermilab.” An opening reception will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6. Aurora Public Art’s gallery on the third floor
SecondSale Community Book Scavenger Hunt
The first Community Book Scavenger Hunt, in celebration of National Book Lover’s Day will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9 throughout Montgomery. The online bookstore and book reseller SecondSale, 900 Knell Road in Montgomery, will drop clues on their Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts every 30
Aurora Public Library District Bookmobile provides community services far and wide
Libraries can take many forms: Building, a tent, a digital space (which the pandemic has shown) or, even an automobile, such the Aurora Public Library District’s (APLD) Bookmobile, which began delivering library materials to Aurora communities in 1953. Why does APLD need a Bookmobile when we have three locations? “We
More than 30 venues open on First Fridays in Aurora
First Fridays in downtown Aurora will feature more than 30 venues open with art, music, and more August 6. Yetee Station will open its new arcade space at 11 N. Broadway in the former Arenkill’s Loan Bank storefront. Owner Mike Mancuso recently renovated the spot while the temporary arcade location
Movie: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington at Cantigny Park August 12
The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park and the League of Women Voters of Wheaton continue their acclaimed Civic Awareness Series with an in-person viewing of the 1939 movie classic Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. The movie will be shown on the screen at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12,
Kane County Health Department vaccine in Elgin
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD), in partnership with Illinois Department of Public Health, will provide COVID vaccines at upcoming community COVID vaccination clinics. • Thursday, Aug. 5, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Food for Greater Elgin Vaccination Event, 1553 Commerce Drive, Elgin. • Saturday, Aug. 7, 9
Friends of the Fox River beer tasting fundraiser August 9
Friends of the Fox River holds its sixth annual fundraiser No Clean Water No Good Beer Monday, Aug. 9. River lovers from across the Fox River watershed can convene outside in the back patio at Bandito Barney’s on 10 N River Street, in East Dundee from 6 p.m. to 9
BBQ and Big Band Night September 2
Senior Services Associates and the United City of Yorkville will be host to a BBQ and Big Band Night as part of the Hometown Days celebration Thursday, Sept. 2 at the Beecher Center, 908 Game Farm Road in Yorkville. Dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and
Recycling focus in Aurora
More than 300 vehicles take part in the shred and recycling event sponsored by District 84 State representative Stephanie Kifowit on a hot day Saturday, July 24.
‘Race to Fight Diabetes’ will be August 7
Hello Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora members, and friends of Cosmos, Saturday, Aug. 7, the Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora will be host to the “Race to Fight Diabetes” Awareness Night at Sycamore Speedway, Route 64, Maple Park. We invite you to join us for an exciting evening of competitive dirt track
Bug Fest back August 21
Bug Fest will be back and bigger than previously from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 at Red Oak Nature Center, 1385 N. River Road, North Aurora. Tickets must be purchased this year to enter Bug Fest which will include games, activities, and inflatables. Participating agencies will have
Aurora Public Art’s gallery at Pierce Center to open August 6
Aurora Public Art’s gallery at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center will reopen August 6, with three 2021 exhibitions planned. After 15 months of being closed due to COVID-19, the 3rd floor gallery will reopen August 6 with a reception for Accelerating Inspiration: Art from Fermilab. Two additional