As a crowd watches, a videographer, left, Sunday, livestreams blessing of a 69th annual Lehnertz Avenue Christmas story display in Aurora with music, statues, and wooden cutouts on 45 neighbors’ lawns.
Aurora Express, a downtown-wide holiday window theme which features trains and other modes of transportation from yesteryear to today, is in full steam ahead throughout the season. More than 30 storefronts are decorated for the theme. From nods to Star Wars and The Polar Express to large-scale paintings of the
West Aurora High School’s 34th annual madrigal concert will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, on Facebook.com/wachoir. The pre-recorded concert will feature traditional music from past madrigal dinners, additional concert selections and traditional holiday carols.Brian Smith, West Aurora choirs director, will direct. The performance was recorded prior to
Village government of Oswego is a partner with VetFest 141 to provide free live Christmas trees to Oswego’s veterans, first responders, frontline health-care workers, and their families. Fifty trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Oswego Public Works Facility, 100 Theodore Drive. Trees for distribution are at
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora will be host to a virtual Kwanzaa celebration through January 2, 2021. It will feature Chicago storytellers Kucha Brownlee and Baba Tony Brown, the program will be one hour of stories, songs, and movement appropriate for all ages. This pre-Kwanzaa celebration features storytellers D.
Who am I? It is a question everyone tends to ask at one point in reflection of self. For some, the question is philosophical, pertaining to social identity and a role in the grand scheme of life. For others, the problem begs for a more scientific solution. As technology and
Grillmasters Gary Pocci of St. Charles, left, and Chuck Becker of Darien, center, serve a hamburger Sunday for Jean Benson of Aurora at Starfish Animal Rescue’s 10th annual Santa Paws fundraiser.
Chuck Nelson is synonymous with Aurora. A lifelong Auroran who has served as both an elected official and an executive, the City’s first deputy mayor is preparing to retire this month after a nearly 30-year career in public service at City Hall. “Chuck is an Aurora institution in and of
Aurora Noon Lions Club will be host to a drive-thru Christmas gift giveaway for hearing impaired kids Saturday, Dec. 12. Arvin Meyer of Aurora, Noon Lions president, said the event will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora. Meyer
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) announced that a mobile testing unit managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health will be in Kane County to provide Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tests to the community. • Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Elgin
Santa waves over the weekend on the Oswego Fire Protection District fire engine’s tour though Amhert Circle in Oswego.
North Aurora residents Charlie Popplewell, from left, Leah Popplewell, Melanie Popplewell, Julie Popplewell and Michael Popplewell pose at United Methodist Church of Geneva’s live nativity performance Sunday.
The annual meeting of the West Aurora Cemetery Association is postponed until further notice because of the pandemic. A notice will be published with The Voice when a meeting can be scheduled. —Maureen Granger, Cemetery trustee
The 69th annual year of the Lehnertz Avenue Christmas Display in Aurora will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday with the Crib blessing in the park on Lehnertz Avenue at Ohio Street on the Northeast Side. Father Matthew McMarrow of St. Joseph’s Parish will offer the blessing. To add to the
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is providing Winter holiday-themed programs throughout this month. The storytimes are representative of the many cultural celebrations observed during this holiday time. APLD highlights those celebrations and provides its diverse customers with educational opportunities for individuals to learn about others’ traditions. These events will
Up to 100 vehicles will assemble in the parking lot of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1145 N 5th Avenue, St. Charles, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, to proceed across town to the Kane County Fairgrounds, Oak Street entrance. Once inside Gate 2, the parade will encircle veterans from all four
By Al Benson With a prayer and toasts, a dozen Aurora veterans held an informal Pearl Harbor memorial Monday, the 79th anniversary of the attack by Japan. Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 was host to the event at its 1 E. Benton Street office. The memorial, sponsored by Navy League
The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club, with an intermittent schedule since March, will hold its Christmas holiday gathering at 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 at 1 E. Benton Street, Aurora, the site of the former Aurora Public Library. All branches are welcome. Parking is available in back. The schedule will
Fifty raffle baskets will highlight Starfish Animal Rescue’s 10th annual “Santa Paws” fundraiser from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. The event will be held in the nonprofit’s parking lot at 167 Oswalt Avenue in Batavia; enter off Bond Street. The public is invited. Admission is free. Masks
Divine Providence Ministries, 402 Sherman Avenue in Aurora, will give away food baskets and Christmas toys at noon Saturday, Dec. 19. The public is invited. Admission is free. Pastor Joe Ballard said in a Facebook post December 1, “We know that times are hard for each and everyone. You do
