Aurora Back to School Fair at the John R. Harkness Center
One girl receives a balloon and string Saturday at the Aurora Back to School Fair at the John R. Harkness Center. School supplies were dispensed to children. Carter Crane/The Voice
Southeast Kane County TRIAD picnic for seniors at Phillips Park in Aurora
The line is for burgers by Reuland Food Service Tuesday at the Southeast Kane County TRIAD picnic for seniors at Phillips Park in Aurora. Law enforcement agencies sponsor TRIAD to assist seniors. Jason Crane/The Voice
City of Lights Ukulele Fest approved for Sunday, Aug. 26 in Aurora
Members of the recently-formed City of Lights Ukulele Society perform a song prior to the Aurora City Council’s unanimously approving its request to be host to the City of Lights Ukulele Festival, Sunday, Aug. 26 on Water Street and Downer Place on the recently-renovated Water Street Mall. Jason Crane/The Voice
Classic, modified, vehicles at LaSalle Auto Show Sunday in Aurora
Ten years ago, the Friends of LaSalle Street Auto Row conceived the idea of having an antique auto show to honor the rich tradition of LaSalle Street in Aurora. Three years ago, the Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 became a partner with the group to provide honor and recognition for
Various methods available to obtain Aurora Library cards
By Anthony Stanford – As a service to Aurora Public Library (APL) customers, and to provide information related to how to obtain a library card, APL from time to time reminds both Aurora and Aurora Township residents about the process to obtain a Library card. Aurora residents 18 and older,
Bulldogs Unleashed Batavia display
Visitors have been entranced by the painted Bulldog statues on the streets of Batavia this Summer. During this month, they will see a different side of one of the bulldog artists with an exhibit of Katie Drum’s illustrations on display at the Batavia Public Library. Her series of illustrations examines
Smallville SUPERFEST Book sale in Plano
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit www.planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Drop-In Job Search and Résumé Help, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. An Illinois WorkNet representative will be available to answer job search
Elgin Art & Soul on the Fox
Vance Bennett of Elgin prepares to take down an artistic photo of his display at the Elgin Art & Soul on the Fox Saturday, Aug. 4 in preparation for the next day’s show on Riverside Drive in downtown Elgin. Carter Crane/The Voice
Oswego Senior Center Caregiver education, cooking for seniors
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. • Caregiver Education Series: How to effectively communicate your wishes to your children or caregivers, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m.,
Trophies in North Aurora Pet Parade
The 36th Annual North Aurora Pet Parade took place Sunday, Aug. 5 as the final event of North Aurora Days (August 3-5). Weather was hot and muggy, but the 50 or so entrants had a fun time. Twenty-six trophies were awarded to the following families: • Exceptional ears was awarded
Let’s Go Green!
• Bliss Woods habitat restoration: A habitat restoration work day will be held at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve Saturday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cutting and stacking of invasive brush and trees will be on the agenda. Bliss Woods is a beautiful, high-quality woodland with many unusual plants
Fundraiser Forum
Craft vendors needed for Fall Festival The DuPage Care Center is seeking craft vendors for the 51st annual Fall Festival to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 in the Center’s west parking lot. The Festival will have many features, including a classic car show, a
Aurora’s first dog parade to be held Sunday, September 9 at Phillips Park
As the dog days of summer come to an end, the Aurora Animal Care and Control (AACC) is excited to announce Aurora’s first-ever dog parade scheduled for next month. The 2018 Aurora Pooch Parade will held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 9 at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive. The theme
National Night Out Tuesday
Children and adults wait in line in the Georgetown neighborhood of Aurora Tuesday to enter a fire truck during National Night Out, a nationwide annual event designed to raise crime prevention awareness and support community-police partnerships. Aurora resident, Dee Hakala, of Georgetown started the Aurora event after two teenagers held
Roller blade travel to raise scholarship funds and to prove the kindness of strangers
Victoria Schmitt of Yorkville bid farewell recently to a new friend, 23-year-old Yanise Ho, originally from Hong Kong (click here for her website). The immediate destination for Ho was Iowa and ultimately Portland, Ore., all by roller blades. Yes, the college student at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Mass.
Blocks in Stolp Block Party in Aurora:
The SciTech Hands On Museum in Aurora provided educational blocks at the Stolp Avenue Block Party Friday for children to use as a part of the First Fridays, Friday. One girl draws attention with her colorful maneuvers. The art and music festival will return Friday, Sept. 7 to downtown Aurora.
Batavia Dinner Table
The long Batavia Dinner Table on River Street, in its third annual Batavia MainStreet event, held Sunday afternoon, raised more than $10,000. Batavia MainStreet is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization for Downtown Batavia. Christopher Faber, it was revealed this week, has been named its executive director. Click here for a news
Bold: Roller-blade travel; Serenity Park, LaSalle Auto Show
We do live in a wide world. There are many facets to our world if we wander and wonder. If we look around and absorb. There are examples from which to choose: • A 23-year-old woman feeds her desire to be distinctive and live in a world which receives kindness
Open discussion at West Aurora Concerned Citizens Neighborhood Group
The West Aurora Concerned Citizens Neighborhood Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 at West Aurora Plaza 5th Ward meeting room. This month’s meeting will be an open discussion to address any topics, concerns, or issues the group may like to address. For more information call Pat Malin
Update on the School of Performing Arts, Paramount Theatre seat replacement, and Copley Theatre restoration
John Ross, president of Kiwanis Club of Aurora, left, and Kiwanian Jenna Hahn, right, welcome Katie Arko, vice-president of Development for the Paramount Theatre in Aurora at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Tuesday at the Prisco Center in Aurora. Arko gave an update on the School of Performing Arts, Paramount