Movies at a Museum Outdoors in Downtown Aurora
Movies at a Museum Outdoors will take place Thursdays, July 29 and August 5, at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway, Aurora.
Vocalist Fran Rinaldo performs at Active Senior Expo in Glen Ellyn
Downers Grove vocalist Fran Rinaldo performs a free concert Wednesday, July 21, at the Active Senior Expo Wednesday, July 21, at Abbington Banquets in Glen Ellyn.
Program in Sugar Grove to assist canning
All those tomatoes from your garden, or farmers’ market, can not be eaten fast enough. Kathy Jankovic, former instructor of culinary arts at Geneva High School, will present a programat 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, at the Sugar Grove Public Library, 125 Municipal Drive, in Sugar Grove. Topic for the
Back to School Block Jam August 14 in Aurora
Aurora Downtown will be host to its first Back to School Block Jam 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14. The event will provide a welcome to all ages to celebrate back to school. The free event will close the street block-party-style on Stolp Avenue between Downer Place and
Edward Hospital Frontline Workers to lead Naperville Labor Day parade
The Naperville Jaycees recently named Edward Hospital Frontline Workers as the grand marshal of the 2021 Labor Day parade presented by the City government of Naperville and the Naperville Jaycees. “We are proud and honored that our Edward Hospital frontline workers, who have worked tirelessly through the pandemic to keep
Six Flags’ tickets for youth after Pfizer Vaccine
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD), in partnership with Illinois Department of Public Health, will provide COVID vaccines at three upcoming community COVID vaccination clinics. • Friday, July 30 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Coon Creek Festival, 400 N. State Street, Hampshire • Saturday, July 31 from
Kane Health Department to give COVID vaccines
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD), in partnership with Illinois Department of Public Health, will provide COVID vaccines at several community COVID vaccination clinics this week. • Friday, July 23, noon to 4 p.m., Fisher Nuts, 1703 N. Randall Road, Elgin. Registration: prism.org/fishernuts • Saturday, July 24, 10 a.m. to
West Aurora School District 129 Back-to-school event August 1
West Aurora School District 129 announced a districtwide back-to-school event for Sunday, Aug. 1. The event will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of the West Aurora Learning Center, 1870 W. Galena Boulevard. A rain date for the event would be Monday, Aug. 2,
Spider Man main theme of Teen Movie Night July 27 Aurora Library
Batman is Bruce Wayne. The Flash is Barry Allen. Spider-Man is Peter Parker. Or, some may think, but when explored in the animated film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” there are many superhero universes or variant worlds and stories that feature different individuals behind the masks. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” centers
‘Moana’ Disney movie to be shown in Aurora Friday, July 23
“Moana,” a 2016 Disney Animation Studios film, will be shown at 8 p.m. Friday, July 23, outdoors at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Refreshments will be available. A freewill offering will be taken. Non-perishable foods will
Summer nights of fun ready in downtown Aurora
It’s easy to enjoy a perfect Summer week in downtown Aurora. With things back open, downtown offers Summer fun almost every night of the week. • Starting on Tuesdays this month, The Riverfront Playhouse, 11-13 S. Water Street Mall, Aurora, will be host to a very funny look at Shakespeare.
SuperHEARo 5K in Aurora August 28
Illinois Hands & Voices is excited to announce their third annual 5k Run/Walk: SuperHEARo Dash Saturday, Aug. 28, at Phillips Park in Aurora, or virtually from anywhere. This event is the sole fundraiser, for Illinois Hands & Voices, a parent-driven non-profit organization that supports families with children who are Deaf
Montgomery Fest, 26th annual, August 13-15
The Village of Montgomery announced that the 36th annual Montgomery Fest will be back August 13-15. The Festival will take place in downtown Montgomery along the Fox River. The Fest is back and better than ever with a jam-packed three-day schedule with features to include live entertainment, a carnival, food,
Batavia Windmill City Festival back
What’s on your Summer bucket list? The best fest around, of course! Windmill City Festival will return August 27-29 to downtown Batavia. After a hiatus last year because of the pandemic, this free festival is back and better than ever! Festival times are 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug.
Shakespeare appears again in Geneva
Geneva’s popular Shakespeare in the Park event will returns to Island Park on July 17 with a free performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” This light-hearted comedy is a classic tale of runaway lovers, featuring a play-within-a-play and fairy feuds and is suitable for all ages. The play tells the
Pollinators on the Prairie for youngsters
As part of their month-long indoor and outdoor exhibit, “Pollinators on the Prairie: Little Helpers, Big Results,” the Little White School Museum will offer a special program aimed at youngster ages eight to 12 years, “All About Hummingbirds.” The hour-long program will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at
Kiwanis Kornfest: Sugar Grove Aug. 7
The newly-formed Kiwanis of Sugar Grove Township is pleased to announce the first event and fundraiser to be held Saturday, Aug. 7. The Kiwanis Kornfest will be held on the outdoor grounds and volleyball area at Calamity Jane’s at 9S593 IL-47 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.. A $10 suggested
Community Recycle, Shred Day
State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will be host to the annual Community Recycle and Shred Day from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, July 24 at the Waterford Plaza Parking Lot, 1677 Montgomery Road in Aurora. “I encourage all residents who are looking to shred documents, recycle old electronics, donate books
Back to School Bash & Color Run August 14
The Plano Area Chamber of Commerce will be host to the first Back to School Bash & Color Run, Saturday, Aug. 14 at The Montcler Hotel, 3450 Drew Street, Sandwich. The festivities will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the Run will start at 5 p.m.. The after
Back the Vax in Aurora festival Saturday, July 31
As restrictions are lifted, the arts and culture sector in Illinois recognizes that continuing to get audiences and communities vaccinated is important for safely returning to in-person arts activities. Artists in 24 regions across Illinois are creating more than 72 pro-vaccination projects this Summer because vaccines are widely available. Aurora