The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Knit And Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. This informal group works on its own projects, discusses types and colors of yarn, and
The Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington Street, Oswego, will be host to many events for seniors. All events will take place at the Oswego Senior Center unless otherwise noted. • “Medicare Updates about Physical Therapy”, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m.. Medicare has changed the guidelines for physical and occupational
Everyone can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and help benefit the Batavia Retired Volunteer Program (RSVP) at the ShamRock and Roll from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, March 13, at East Side Community Center, Shannon Hall, 14 North Van Buren Street, Batavia, There will be a corned beef and cabbage
The Polar Plunge, presented by Law Enforcement Torch Run and GEICO, is a unique opportunity to support Special Olympics athletes by taking a flying leap into the frigid waters from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1 at Loon Lake, 13608 Fox Road in Yorkville. Participants must raise $100
Toastmasters Theresa Sperling and John Ballun share information about the collaboration between the two organizations Monday at the Rotary Club of Aurora meeting at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora.
The Aurora Historical Society (AHS) is commemorating the anniversary of the shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in 2019 with an exhibit, “February 15: One Year Later” Saturday at the Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Place, Aurora. Featured in the exhibit are the five crosses created by
Aurora First Fridays, sponsored by Aurora Downtown, includes children at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum decorating Valentine’s fire helmets and one of many signs at the Henry Pratt Memorial Exhibit in the Aurora Art & History Center.
Geneva resident Ashley Fritz, left, presents an appreciation plaque to her parents, Linda and Paul, during a Sunday, Feb. 9, concert by the Purdue University Purduettes.
Chicago blues legend, Buddy Guy, will be the headline act with a killer lineup of longtime favorites and fresh new blues talent at the 24th Annual Blues on the Fox Festival, Friday and Saturday, June 19-20 at Thomas J. Weisner RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora. Kenny Wayne Shepherd will be
Aurora • Through March 29 The Secret of My Success Is success money? A powerful job? A happy marriage? Join us for the World Premiere of The Secret of My Success, a hilarious, heartfelt, new musical, based on Universal Pictures film. Brantley Foster, a young, ambitious, midwesterner, moves to New
Oswego High School will be host to Oswego School District 308’s first College and Trade Expo from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 12. The College and Trade Expo will be open to all high school students from Oswego High School, Oswego East High School, and other Fox Valley
The Parker & Sons Mills at Oswego, ground grain into flour, sawed timber into lumber, and manufactured furniture. At 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, historian and architect Michael Lambert will recount the “Early Industrial Development Along the Fox River” at the Little White School Museum, 72 Polk Street in Oswego.
The Little Free Pantry at the Sugar Grove Public Library is asking for donations as part of their “Have a Heart” Valentine’s Day food drive. “We have noticed a significant increase in usage as patrons may be experiencing financial challenges if they work seasonally, work slowdowns after holidays, extra bills,
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info. • Wednesday Night Book Group, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. The group reads a variety of genres. New members are welcome any time. No registration
Families and children are invited to the Vaughan Athletic Center, 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, for the Fox Valley Park District’s annual Family Fun Fair. The educational and interactive event is free to all who attend. Children will have opportunities to
The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame (FVAHF) last week announced its five newest inductees. The FVAHF has inducted and celebrated the lives of numerous inductees for over the past 20 years. This year is the 10th class. The Class of 2020 includes: Patrick F. Beckman, performing arts-music; Vincent S. Chiaramonte,
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post 395 will be host to its all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16. Menu items will include scrambled eggs, egg casserole, potatoes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, and made-to-order omelets. The breakfast will be
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18. The meeting will be at Grandma’s Table Restaurant, 1700 Douglas Road, Montgomery, just north of U.S. Route 30. The after-dinner speaker will be Kane County Sheriff, Ronald Hain, whose topic will be “The Challenges of
East Aurora High School Band Boosters will hold its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, in the school cafeteria, 500 Tomcat Lane. The public is invited. Parking is free. Tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the door, enter door 15. Tickets
The Boys II Men’s 13th annual Phenomenal Man Awards Thursday, Jan. 30 at Piper’s Banquets offers fitting salutes to six accomplished young men from Aurora.
