Diwali Festival in Aurora Saturday, Oct. 19
The Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board (IACOAB) of Aurora has organized its sixth Diwali Festival of Lights celebration Saturday, Oct. 19, at Metea Valley High School, 1801 N. Eola Road, Aurora. The evening will feature Indian folk dances, music, food, and a display of ethnic apparel and jewelry. Past
Veterans assembly at West Aurora November 8
All Aurora veterans are invited to attend the annual West Aurora High School Veterans Assembly at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8 in the Main Gym at West Aurora High School. We will have patriotic songs, recognition of veterans, performances by the Blackhawk Drill Team, and a keynote speech from Aurora
Greater Aurora Area Chapter, Citizens’ Climate Lobby will meet October 22
The next chapter meeting of the Greater Aurora Area Chapter, Citizens’ Climate Lobby will be Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m. at Oswego Presbyterian Church, 1976 Route 25, Oswego (Classroom 4). The meetings are usually on the Tuesday after the second Saturday monthly talk. However, due to a scheduling conflict, this
Neighborhood Activities 10-17-19
Aurora • Friday, Oct. 18 • 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Aurora Historical Society Fall Fund Raiser The fall fundraiser for the Aurora Historical Society will be a Halloween party to include costumes, food, dancing, music, refreshments, a cash bar, and historical characters. The party will be at One East
Nominations open for Batavia Citizen of the Year Award candidates
Is there a Batavia citizen who exemplifies giving back to the community through outstanding service and dedication? If so, make a nomination for the annual Batavia Citizen of the Year Award. The award honors extraordinary contributions to the community over the course of the recipient’s lifetime. This person (or persons)
‘Coffee with Kifowit’ in October
Continuing her efforts to be accessible to the residents she serves, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego (84th District), announced her schedule of remaining “Coffee with Kifowit” events in the month of October. “As an elected official, it is my responsibility to be proactive and accessible to the residents of my
November busy for Oswego Senior Center
The Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington Street, Oswego, will be host to many events for seniors in November. All events will take place at the Oswego Senior Center unless otherwise noted. • Oswego Senior Center Cocktail Party Fundraiser, Friday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m..Tickets are available for
Kindemusik classes for kids in Montgomery
The Village of Montgomery is a partner with Paramount School of the Arts in Aurora to offer free Kindermusik demo classes Monday, Nov. 4. Two classes will be available at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to 3½ years old and at 11:30 a.m. for newborn to 17 months old.
Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors to meet in Sugar Grove
Individuals new to the Fox Valley area or those seeking new social connections are invited to attend a luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Fireside Grille, 49 Sugar Lane, Sugar Grove. Social time will begin at 11:30 a.m., with lunch to be served at noon. Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors Board
Aurora Historical Society Halloween party Fall Fundraiser
The Fall fundraiser for the Aurora Historical Society will be a Halloween party which will feature costumes, food, dancing, and historical characters. The party will be Friday, Oct. 18 at One East Benton, a 1904 building that was formerly the Aurora Public Library and is now the headquarters of SupportTechs,
Three large drive-through-holiday-lights displays preparing in Aurora area
Two of the largest outdoor drive-through-holiday-light displays in northern Illinois are presented in the Aurora area. A third is recognized as one of the oldest traditional Christmas display in Illinois: • The Festival of Lights at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora, presented by the Noon Rotary Club of
Holiday Celebrations in Many Lands displays will expands
Participants can represent their countries and culture this year by decorating a tree or space for the Aurora Public Library’s 43rd Annual Holiday Celebrations in Many Lands! To commemorate both the longevity and diversity of this cherished showcase, the Aurora Public Library (APL) is expanding its display this year to
Osteoporosis focus in Naperville Oct. 23
The next educational presentation in the Fort Hill Activity Center Wellness Series will be “Osteoporosis,” given by Courtney Burland, Physician Assistant and Coordinator of the Fracture Liaison Service at DuPage Medical Group. The seminar will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Fort Hill Activity Center,
Chris Baker, INK 180, speaker at Aurora Navy League Council 247
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Grandma’s Table Restaurant, 1700 Douglas Road, Montgomery, just north of U.S. Route 30. The after-dinner speaker will be Chris Baker, a tattoo artist with his studio in Oswego. His topic will be “The Ministry
Healing Field in Naperville
Naperville Park District, in collaboration with the Naperville Healing Field Committee, will be host to the community’s fourth Healing Field of Honor at Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Avenue, November 1-11. Displaying 2,019 American flags on Rotary Hill during this event creates a stunning tribute to our military and their families
State representative Barbara Hernandez collecting feminine hygiene products at three sites for Mutual Ground
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, State representative Barbara Hernandez (83rd District), D-Aurora, is collecting feminine hygiene products to be donated to Mutual Ground, a crisis intervention center in Aurora. The collection will be through the end of October. “The individuals who utilize Mutual Ground’s services have been placed