First Fridays in Aurora is open to any organization which wants to participate, and, thereby increase visibility for visitors to the events in the Downtown area. The Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora will hold a fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 7 at SciTech Hands On Museum, 18
Linda Callaghan, left, president of the Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club offers thanks to Ben Pohl, right, for an eye-opening presentation on distracted driving. Ben gave amazing statistics, and gave examples of things everyone should watch for in their own driving habits, that easily can be disastrous. He presents his message
Michaela Haberkern, Aurora Public Library executive director, at Aurora Noon Lions Club membership luncheon Monday, May 20 at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora. Haberkern was appointed in January. She brought Lions up to date on Library plans for improved programs and facilities. She emphasized the West Branch will remain open. Al
Honored at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday are recipients of the 2019 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation. Eight property owners received the awards. They are in no set order: 55 S. Lake Street, Dan Sledz; 206 – 208 N. View Street, James Giroux; 612 S. 4th Street,
By Krista Danis – The Aurora Public Library will welcome author Andrew E. Stoner for a discussion on his May 30 book release, The Journalist of Castro Street: The Life of Randy Shilts, at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8 at the Santori Public Library of Aurora, 101 S. River Street.
First Fridays will start off Aurora’s Pride Weekend with pride-themed events and a new food truck food court Friday, June 7 at the night of art, music, and more in downtown Aurora. There will be pride-themed photo booths, rainbow balloons, sidewalk chalk, art, poetry, and free trolley rides from 6
Shiloh Felix, student at Grace Holistic Center for Education, shows environmental science projects at the Hoover Forest Preserve in Yorkville earlier this month. Students in grades six through 12 participated in the Living Off Grid theme. Submitted photo
Bliss Woods Habitat Restoration Day: A habitat restoration work day will be held at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 1. The group will remove hedge parsley and garlic mustard. Bliss Woods is a beautiful, high-quality woodland hosting many unusual plants. Removing invasive species will
Marine Corps League Golf Classic Aug. 14 The Fox Valley Marine Corps League will donate the proceeds of its 12th annual Golf Classic at Bliss Creek Golf Course in Sugar Grove to veterans and their families, specifically to help those affected by food insecurity. The outing is set for Wednesday,
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 Discussions: Medicare Advantage Plans, Wednesday, May 22, 10 a.m.. Medicare Advantage Plans are HMOs, PPOs, and PFFS. Attendees
• Oswego Spring Free Paper Shredding Event: To assist in the prevention of identity theft, the Oswego Police Department and First National Bank of Oswego will offer a free shredding service to the community from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at the First National Bank, 6601 US
4-H Pork Chop Dinner June 20 The annual Friends of Extension and 4-H Foundation Pork Chop Dinner will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at the University of Illinois Extension office, 7775B IL Route 47, Yorkville. Each pork meal includes applesauce, coleslaw, baked beans, dinner
Members of the Aurora City Council pose for photos following their being sworn into office Tuesday evening at the Paramount Theatre by Judge Vincent Cornelius of the Will County 12th Judicial Circuit Court. From left, Michael Saville, Sixth Ward; Theodoros Mesiacos, Third Ward; Carl Franco, Fifth Ward; Patty Smith, Eighth
Holocaust survivor Nancy Apfelroth of Aurora, left, lights a candle with Dr. David Davis, Aurora; and Judy Jacobson, Aurora, during annual Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Day observance at Temple B’nai Israel in Aurora Wednesday, May 1. Apfelroth, 93, is the sole Holocaust survivor at the Temple. During World War II,
Prayer in the Aurora City Council Chambers includes a focus with a leader, standing, center, Thursday, May 2. Approximately 30 participants walked from Orchard Road and Galena Boulevard on the West Side through downtown to McCoy and Route 59 on the East Side. The sponsors of the annual event are
Two Kendall County Comets’ Special Olympics teams pose during first and second place ceremonies at Marmion Academy Sunday. Marmion was one of 13 State region sites. Qualifiers advance to the State meet. Carter Crane/The Voice
Only a few feet away from the Food Truck Festival Friday, four participants eat their treats in front of the SciTech Hands on Museum on Benton Street in Aurora. Carter Crane/The Voice
Dwelling on negativity can be catching. It can drag down the soul, as well. Seeking the positive is more fulfilling and rewards the soul. Choose the half-full glass. There have been instances in our communities of positive activity. It’s widespread, if you look for it. Marmion Academy Sunday served as
The West Aurora Concerned Citizens Neighborhood Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 in the Fifth Ward meeting room, 1921 W. Galena Boulevard. The guest speaker will be Michaela Haberkern, executive director of the Aurora Public Library. For further information please contact Pat Malin, 630-844-9223. —West Aurora Concerned
By Donna Crane – When the Paramount Theatre Broadway Series in Aurora began in 2011, there were big dreams for what it could become. Over the years, those dreams have been brought to life many times. And now, one of the Paramount’s biggest dreams has become a reality: For the
