The Woman’s Club of Aurora will host Harvesting Hope Bunco Fundraiser Tuesday, Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m. at Prisco Center, 150 W. Illinois, Aurora to benefit the club’s philanthropies and scholarships. Canned goods will be collected for Two Rivers Head Start Food Pantry. Prior to lunch at noon, there will be
The Venue, 21 S. Broadway in downtown Aurora, will present a free movie screening of “The Birds” in time for Halloween Saturday, Oct. 25. Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” is among the greatest and most well-known horror movies of all time. Starring Tippi Hedren, the classic Technicolor film is based on
A diverse group of 36 socially conscious and activist women will be inducted into the, Aurora IL Metropolitan Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.. This historic event, to be held at the Sheraton Lisle Hotel, 3000 Warrenville Rd., Lisle, Saturday, Nov. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to
Halloween party, Trunk or Treat An annual Halloween party and Trunk or Treat celebration will be held by New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora, Sunday, Oct. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to noon, in the church parking lot. Youth of all ages are invited to attend the
Do you have an unconventional hobby? Something that fascinates you but makes others scratch their heads? For Will Quam, that passion comes in a size 194 × 92 × 57 mm and chances are you encounter thousands of them every single day. If the title didn’t give it away, I’m
Gosh are we lucky. This past weekend, my husband, Max, and I supported eight local businesses and took in some local art. There’s often so much to do in the Fox Valley area that we have to pick and choose as it’s impossible to do everything. This weekend was not
Shoppers can find many bargains at the fall rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 and from 9 a.m. to noon and Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville. A wide selection of household goods,
Aurora Lions club will hold its annual “Great Pumpkin” Halloween pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora. The public is invited to attend in Halloween costumes. Parking is free. The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes with sausage, mini
Are you passionate about nature and want to make a positive impact on your community? Discover the Kane County Certified Naturalist (KCCN) program at a free information session Thursday, Nov. 6, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, 3795 Campton Hills Rd., in St. Charles. KCCN
Attendees at the Lumenaura Fest in Aurora look into an amazing illuminated display October 10.
Batavia’s BatFest, the annual Halloween-themed family celebration in downtown Batavia Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. This year’s event will feature a community costume parade, downtown trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and dozens of festive activities including: •Reptile Show at Congregational Church of Batavia•Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party at Zen Loft Collective•Incredible
Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville, will hold its fall rummage and bake sale Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25. Donations of clean, usable items in good condition will be accepted at the church Sunday, Oct. 19 from noon to 5 p.m., and Monday,
The Aurora Public Library District is brewing up a cauldron full of Halloween fun this October, with something for every ghost, ghoul, and pumpkin enthusiast! From artsy afternoons to thrilling experiences and frightfully fun films, our upcoming Halloween lineup promises treats with just the right amount of tricks. Things start
More than 1,000 people gathered October 10-12 for Aurora University homecoming/family weekend. Events kicked off Friday morning with exhibits and hands-on art experiences at the Schingoethe Center museum. Friday afternoon, the Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action hosted a 25th anniversary openhouse and conversation with AU president Susana Rivera-Mills, Ph.D.
Spike, right, Aurora Police Department’s mascot, walks with an APD cadet at Faith and Blue at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery October 3.
The October 14 meeting of the Woman’s Club of Aurora will feature speaker, Trisha Schafer of Princeton. Ms Schafer is the outreach & facilities manager of Freedom House, domestic and sexual violence shelter. She currently serves as state president of GFWC Illinois, affiliated with General Federation of Woman’s Clubs. She
You do not need to be a member of the Navy League, or have a reservation, to attend the in-person meeting, the general public is welcome. All are invited to this event. Only those who order a meal are required to pay for the meal. Others may attend at no-charge.
Dogs can hunt for eggs filled with treats Saturday, Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Lincoln Park Dog Park, S Russell Ave. and Lakewood, Aurora. Dogs must remain on leash, no retractable leashes. Dogs must wear tags and be current on all vaccinations. Dogs must be accompanied
The peninsula that makes up the southwest shoreline of Lake Gregory provides staff at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, an annual measuring stick when varieties of maple, oak and birch trees begin their green-to-gold transformation. And cooler-weather color at Blackberry means it’s time for Pumpkin Weekends, the annual
Step into the magic and mystery at Witches Night Out Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in downtown Batavia. Last year, hundreds of witches were in the downtown to enjoy this fun and festive evening. Start the night with a Dance of Witches performance by the Batavia
