By Miriam Meza – First Fridays continues to thrive at the Aurora Public Library (APL) when this month’s theme was Day of the Dead, which featured the fourth annual ofrenda competition! The Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a celebration in Latin America that has become
By Barb Nadeau – We have entered the holiday giving season, when everyone hopes to receive gifts and every cause and non-profit agency is hoping good will help its organization thrive, or survive. Many senior citizens would rather reduce their holiday giving, and focus on other priorities. We can be
Silent auction gifts fill the table Saturday at the Jennings Terrace 60th Anniversary Pancake Breakfast Bazaar in Aurora. The Jennings Terrace Auxiliary in Aurora was host to the 60th Annual Fall Bazaar and Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, Nov. 10. The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast offered a variety of pancakes, in addition to
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. • Holiday Craft Fair, Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The Oswego Senior Center’s annual Craft Fair will
Roosevelt Aurora Post 84 is a partner with Illinois Joining Forces to host a Veterans Day “Open Mic” Veterans Town Hall immediately following the Veteran’s Day Parade in Downtown Aurora. The event will be held at the David L. Pierce Art and History Center after the conclusion of the Annual
By Lyle R. Rolfe – An estimated 150 residents turned out in the evening Thursday, Nov. 8 night for a special citizens meeting at the West Branch of the Aurora Public Library (APL). The meeting was called, APL officials said, to update residents on rumors regarding the West Branch’s future.
On Friday, November 9, the Fox Valley Marine Corps League and Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will hold its Second Annual Veterans Pantry in celebration of Veterans’ Day and the 243rd birthday of the Marine Corps. All Veterans and their families are invited to Aurora Food Pantry at 1110 Jericho
Gerry Mestek, president of East Aurora Council of American Federation of Teachers Local 604 holds the signed contract after he and East Aurora School Board president Annette Johnson signed the document at the East Aurora School Board District 131 meeting Monday, Nov. 5 at East Aurora High School. Executive assistant
The annual Diwali Festival sponsored by Aurora’s Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board at Waubonsie Valley High School Saturday includes colorful costumes and dance routines. More than 5,000 individuals attend annually and enjoy a diversity of Indian music, dance, clothing, and cuisine. Originally a celebration of the Hindu religion, a
The city government of Aurora, with support from the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council (AVAC), will be host to the annual Veterans Day Parade at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11. During the ceremony, veterans, to include mayor Richard C. Irvin, State representative Linda Chapa LaVia, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, and other
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and November 15 is World Pancreatic Cancer Day. The Joseph C. Monastra (JCM) Foundation will recognize this global effort by sponsoring the illumination of the Moser Tower, 443 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, in purple and Tim Sleep will play the bells Thursday, Nov. 15 at
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Aurora delivered more than 1,700 new Winter coats to Aurora public schools Friday, Oct. 26 as part of the Coats for Kids program which is sponsored by the City of Aurora, Communities in Schools, and the Kiwanis Club of Aurora. Annually the program is
North Aurora Police Chief David Fisher, center, honors three North Aurora Police officers and an Illinois State Police master sergeant at the North Aurora Village Board meeting Monday. The group was honored for their efforts of working together to pull Ed Poe out of the Fox River after he suffered
Charlie Zine, president of Rotary Club of Aurora presents a Rotary umbrella to Keith Gerald from OnLight Aurora, Monday, at the Rotary Club of Aurora, at Two Brothers Roundhouse. Gerald presented updates about OnLight Aurora which is a community fiber internet services provider focused on improving the communications infrastructure in
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, Nov. 20 at Grandma’s Table Restaurant, 1700 Douglas Road, Montgomery, just north of U.S. Route 30. A reception will begin at 5:15 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m.. The after dinner speaker will be Kane County
Veterans Day community services and celebrations expand beyond the traditional November 11 events. Much of November can have special salutes to the U.S. military veterans. Parades and services will be held in most communities Sunday, unless otherwise specified. Here is information in communities: • The Aurora parade will step off
Veterans participate in the special luncheon at the Prisco Center in Aurora Friday. The annual event provides food and entertainment each year. Fox Valley Park District photo
• Kane County’s Recycling collection event: The Kane County Electronics Recycling Program will have its next one-day event Saturday, Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. to noon at 540 S. Randall Road. There will be document shredding available with a limit of four boxes. Electronics, books, and latex paint will be
Auctions Nov. 16 will help FVSRA The Northern Nights Tree and Lights have silent and live auctions a delicious dinner and drinks to help as a benefit for the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA). The event will be will be from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry held their annual Fill The Bowls fundraiser Sunday, Oct. 28 at Gaslite Manor Banquets in Aurora. For the past 8 years the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry has recognized individuals who personify Marie Wilkinson’s belief that it is a privilege to give a helping hand to people in need
