Aurora Noon Lions Club resume limited in-person meeting February 1
Aurorans Paul Buddy, left, and Arvid Meyer talk during the resumption of the Aurora Noon Lions Club meeting Monday, Feb. 1, at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora.
Mobile COVID-19 Testing at Elgin Community College February 1-7
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) announced that a mobile testing unit managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health will be at Elgin Community College all next week to provide Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tests to the community. The mobile testing unit will be available each day Monday, Feb. 1
Aurora Public Library District enables partnerships with podcasts, communications
In the past year, small business owners and large corporations alike have had to shake up the way they communicate business with their existing customers and find new ways to tap into uncharted market spaces. For small business owners and those just starting up, this obstacle has been especially challenging.
Cool Acres shelter reservations will open February 1
Planning an outdoor family reunion, birthday party, baby shower or other special event this Summer? Shelter reservations at the Fox Valley Park District will open at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1. District officials encourage residents to reserve their choice of 17 shelters online, including the popular Cool Acres layout. On
Art and Market Aurora debut filled with vendors Saturday
There’s a new market in town. Aurora Downtown recently opened Art and Market Aurora, an indoor market at Society 57 on the corner of Benton and River Streets. The market features a dozen food and artisan vendors from 8 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Saturdays of the
Paramount Theatre to Present Free Virtual Reading Of Bull: A Love Story January 28
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre will present a free virtual reading of BULL: a love story, a new play about a young Mexican American man’s path to self-actualization, written by Nancy García Loza, Thursday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. CT. Tickets are free but reservations are required. Reserve online at ParamountAurora.com/Inception-Project. BULL:
Aurora to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy by Focusing on the Future
In honor of the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther, Jr., the City of Aurora will be host to the 36th Annual MLK Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18. The annual celebration, which traditionally brings together more than 1,000 participants, will be virtual this year. With the
Aurora Public Library District low-contact seed swap starts Summer growth
Are you having some Winter blues? Are you daydreaming about the warm weather? Back when you were able to spend some time in your garden, pick that long awaited vegetable to have with your dinner and feel so much pride over that delicious meal that came from your garden? We
First Division Museum at Cantigny Park host to Desert Storm series
The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park continues its acclaimed Date with History series this month with a virtual program about Operation Desert Storm. Author and historian Jim Corrigan will present “Desert Storm Air War” on Zoom at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14. The program is free, but registration is
Oswego Senior Center host to many events
The Oswego Senior Center, 84 Templeton Drive, Oswego, will be host to many events for seniors. All events will take place at the Oswego Senior Center unless otherwise noted. • Winter Bingo, Virtual through Zoom, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.. Oswego Senior Center invites seniors to enjoy
Aurora Navy League dinner, U.S. border presentation, January 19
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its in-person monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, Jan. 19, on the third floor of the former Aurora Library, 1 East Benton Street, Aurora, which is a very large room. Body temperature checks and social distancing will be practiced for seating. A choice of
Aurora Library plays organizational role with S.C.A.R.C.E.
It is no secret that 2020 was a less than desirable year for many, and so you might be looking forward to starting fresh this year. For many of us, de-cluttering and reorganizing our living spaces can be one way to make a positive change. One question is always at
Winter Read Challenge through Feb. 26 at Yorkville Library
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in January and February. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. Yorkville Public Library continues to offer regular operating hours.
North Aurora Winter-gear giveaway
According to a Facebook post today, North Aurora Police Department, 200 S. Airport Road in North Aurora, will be host to a Winter-gear giveaway of coats, hats, and gloves, outside the police station from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3. People in need are invited. Maddie’s Mitten March (MMM),
Oswego Little White School Museum 12 days of Christmas online
Oswego’s Little White School Museum is winding up its celebration of the Christmas holiday with an on-line presentation of “12 Days of Christmas Ornaments,” and will feature photos of commemorative ornaments sold as fundraisers for more than a decade by the Oswego Chamber of Commerce. The ornaments each carry an
Hike in woods January 1
There will be a peaceful hike through the crisp Winter woods in a New Year’s hike, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, St. Charles. The group will listen for seasonal birds, look for wildlife tracks, and enjoy a healthful walk while
Nativity scene at Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora
Actors as Mary and Joseph tend a baby portraying the Christ child in the manger at a drive-in live nativity performance Saturday, Dec. 19, at Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora.
Aurora Advent Christian Church lighting of advent wreath
Aurorans Aaliyah Flores, 8, from left, Chelsea Langford 9, and Mariah Langford, 12, join Michelle Ulrich of Aurora, right, who reads a prayer Sunday, Dec. 13, after lighting the third candle of Advent at Aurora Advent Christian Church.
Virtual bingo to benefit Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Batavia home
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will ring in 2021 with “Bingo For Owino,” a virtual bingo-game fundraiser for a Batavia Habitat home, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. Habitat will be host to five virtual games on Zoom. Two raffle baskets and a 50-50 raffle are
Ladder of Light at Firemen’s Memorial Park in Naperville
Naperville paid tribute to its fallen firefighters with the December 7 unveiling of the new Ladder of Light at Firemen’s Memorial Park.