The City of Aurora government and mayor John Laesch are set to host a new Summer Civics Series to engage the community on the City’s plans for the 2027 budget and its long-term outlook for public safety, infrastructure, and sustainability. The City of Aurora Summer Civics Series will start Saturday,
Maybe it’s a piece of jewelry that belonged to a grandparent or a painting that’s hung on the same wall for decades. You don’t know much about it, but it’s been in the family for years and you’ve always been curious. Now is your chance to learn more! At the
Members of the Early American Industries Association (EAIA) and the Mid-West Tools Collectors Association (M-WTCA) will be holding their annual Antique Tool Show and Sale at the Garfield Farm Museum, 3N016 Garfield Rd., Campton Hills, Sunday, Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. This is the only joint show
Naperville Park District invites the community to “A Night at the Movies,” a series of five free, family-friendly movies hosted outdoors at different locations in Naperville. Each movie will be hosted on Friday nights and acts as a great start to the weekend. Additionally, attendees are welcome to arrive an
The Second City improve group, is returning to Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St., St. Charles, to help raise funds for Anderson Humane at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. Laughing For All The Wrong Reasons, will feature a hilarious array of classic sketch comedy and songs Get your howl on
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites the public to enjoy evenings of fishing fun during upcoming Open Fishing Clinics at Lake Patterson in Oakhurst Forest Preserve, 1680 Fifth Ave., Aurora. The clinics will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 29 and August 12.
The Naperville Park District’s annual Junior Tour de Naperville will be held Saturday, Aug. 8 at Wolf’s Crossing Community Park, 3253 Wolf’s Crossing Road, Naperville. Children ages three to 12 years old have the opportunity to ride their bikes, tricycles or big wheels along the 1.2-mile loop trail within the
The Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council invites the community to celebrate Puerto Rican culture, history and pride during Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Week, taking place July 18 through July 26 at locations throughout Aurora. “For more than five decades, Aurora’s Puerto Rican community has come together to preserve our traditions,
Attendees in Aurora enjoyed the delayed Fourth of July fireworks show, July 10, at RiverEdge Park.
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their July membership meeting July 8, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Guests in attendance were Lucy Reinhart and CoCo Orlowski, who marched with members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley in Aurora’s
Aurora’s Our Savior Lutheran Church will hold a free block party Saturday, July 25. The family friendly event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 420 W. Downer Place, Aurora. Featured will be a hot dog-lunch, entertainment, children’s games and giveaways to the first 100 attendees.
The Kane County Fair is marking 157 years. The fair will return to the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles from July 15–19, featuring carnival rides, 4-H exhibits, live music, and grandstand events. For more information visit kanecountyfair.com. —Kane County government
The City of Aurora government and RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, are teaming up for free a World Cup Championship viewing party Sunday, July 19. Gates will open at noon and kickoff will be at 2 p.m.. Bring friends, blankets, and chairs to watch the action live on the
The Village of North Aurora is going to the dogs (and cats and all the pets) with Dog Days of Summer Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 East State Street. There will be a pet parade, fun contests, an adoption event, and
United Methodist Church of Geneva, 211 Hamilton St., will host a voting rights town hall Thursday, July 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Community partners of American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois will offer non-partisan educational information on voting rights, election security and legal issues. Part of a Good
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in July. 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. •Library Boat Race, Saturday, July 18, 11 a.m..Starting July 1, pick
Everyone is invited to Christmas in July, Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to noon, 1750 E. Main Street, Suite 160, St. Charles. The fun, family event will have Christmas cookie walk, arts and crafts, raffles, and vacationing Santa will stop by. We will be collecting items for our current
West Aurora High School’s football program will host a competition known as “Battle of the Big Butts,” an event that features high school linemen Thursday, July 16. Twenty-five schools will travel to West Aurora High School to showcase the strength, speed, and power of their offensive and defensive linemen. The
Young athletes from across the area are invited to Yorkville Christian for the sixth annual Hoops 4 Hunger Basketball Camp, Saturday, Aug. 1, for a day of basketball instruction and community service. Hosted by Yorkville Christian alumnus Micah Schnyders, the camp is open to boys and girls entering kindergarten through
Dragons, dice, handcrafted art, and locally brewed beer will come together when the Streetz Artz Alliance presents the first-ever Dragons, Drafts & Crafts Artisan Market Saturday, July 18, from noon to 5 p.m. at Hopvine Brewing Company, 4030 Fox Valley Center Drive in Aurora. Admission is free, the event is
