Category: Events

Colors, culture, and community: Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the traditions, stories, and connections that bring families and communities together. This year, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) invites you to a vibrant lineup of programs at the Santori Library filled with music, creativity, culture, and fun for all ages. The

Montgomery Historic Cemetery Walk to return October 7

The Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission’s Cemetery Walk will return this year Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery, 414 N. River Street in Montgomery. Guests will be led in small groups through the cemetery on a tour back in time, visiting gravesites with volunteer actors portraying Montgomery settlers

Harvest Fall Festival Sept. 27

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will host the annual Harvest Fall Festival Sunday, Sept. 27, from noon to 3 p.m. at Oakhurst Forest Preserve, 1680 Fifth Ave., Aurora. Festival-goers can paint pumpkins, play games, create nature-inspired crafts, visit education stations, and enjoy live folk music and refreshments. Admission

League of Women Voters of Central Kane County Candidate Forums for Contested Kane County Races, IL Senate Districts 33 & 42, and IL State Representative Districts 49, 65, and 83

The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County has announced plans for two upcoming candidate forums, which will include candidates in contested races for the upcoming November 3 General Election. The forums will give voters an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, learn about their positions on issues affecting

Diabetes Club’s first ‘Craft & Vendor Fair’, a success; gala dinner “Light the Way for a Cure”, set for November 6

By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s first “Craft & Vendor Fair”, held September 12, in Rosary College Prep’s Gymnasium, 901 N. Edgelawn Drive, in Aurora, was a success! “Craft & Vendor Fair”, chairperson, Sue Hubrick, and her committee are already working on next year’s fall event. Members

Fox Valley Orchestra and Fox Valley Big Jazz Band will team up in a concert

Fox Valley Orchestra and Fox Valley Big Jazz Band will team up in a concert Sunday, Sept. 27. The season opener for both groups will be at 3 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora. A press release calls the performance “a vibrant contrast of jazz

Oswego Cemetery Tour Sept. 25, Oswego Cemetery Walk Oct. 1

Oswego’s Little White School Museum will have two upcoming events at the historic Oswego Township Cemetery, 503 South Main Street, Oswego. •Saturday, Sept. 25, the museum will host “Oswego History Tour- Oswego Township Cemetery,” starting at noon. The Oswegoland Heritage Association and the Oswegoland Park District will host this leisurely

Varied September youth events at Yorkville Public Library

The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in September. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Pokémon Club, Thursday, Sept. 22, 11:45 a.m.. Ms Jessica S. will

Diabetes Club’s first ‘Craft & Vendor Fair’, Sept. 12; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley to promote diabetes awareness, at Rosary College Prep

By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will host its first “Craft & Vendor Fair”, Saturday, Sept. 12, at Rosary College Prep’s Gymnasium (formerly Rosary High School), 901 N. Edgelawn Drive, in Aurora, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. “Craft & Vendor Fair”, chairperson, Sue Hubrick, and her