Batavia Windmill Festival
One youngster enjoys a controlled bounce high into the air Sunday on the final day of the three-day annual festival. Carter Crane/The Voice
Aurora Puerto Rican Festival July 28-29
Festival-goers will celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage at this year’s Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council’s (APRCC) Heritage Parade and Festival Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. The Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Week will start Saturday, at 10 a.m. with the Puerto Rican flag-raising ceremony at
Remembrance of Rev. Wesby, 30 years later, a celebration
There will be a celebration Friday through Sunday of the life and good works of the late Reverend Robert Wesby of Aurora. It has been 30 years since his untimely death and a strong group, 14 committee members, of the Progressive Baptist Church in Aurora, will bring to life what
Kendall Arts Guild accepts mural fund donations
The Kendall Arts Guild (KAG) is a partner with the Yorkville Public Library to have mural artist, Eulojio Ortega, paint a mural in the main entrance to the library. “A breathtaking example of Eulojio’s work can be viewed at the Kendall County Courthouse, where a mural featuring the history of
Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church Scouts will hold ice cream social
Boy Scouts of Blackhawk Troop 11 at Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church will hold the 39th annual ice cream social benefit from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5 at Wesley, 14 N. May Street, Aurora. All-you-can-eat ice cream will be provided by Scouts from Troop 11 and Cub
Talent show auditions in Oswego
Oswego Senior Center Inter-Generational Talent Show auditions are in full swing. Krystal Donnelly, of Oswego, is pictured singing “Sure on This Spring Night” by Samuel Barber. She is accompanied by her voice teacher, Jamie Kaisershot, of Aurora, who later auditioned for her participation of singing and playing “I Love a
Aurora Historical Society party: Extend Summer exhibit
The Aurora Historical Society (AHS) will throw a party from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday to highlight the extension of its Summer exhibit, “Ethnicity and Diversity in Aurora, 1834-Present” through the middle of August. Admission is free but donations are appreciated. Music will be provided by The Internationals, an
Montgomery recycling event 9 A.M. to noon Saturday
The next quarterly recycling event in Montgomery will offer paper shredding! The recycling event will be held Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Public Works facility, 891 Knell Road in Montgomery. Paper shredding will be available from 9 a.m. until noon. During the event, Montgomery residents can
Turner golf outing July 26 at Blackberry Oaks
The eighth Annual Michael Turner Memorial Golf Outing has been rescheduled due to severe weather and will take place Thursday, July 26 at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course, 2245 Kennedy Road, Bristol! Registration will start at noon and the event will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. and the
Aurora Advocate outpatient clinics’ Volunteer Ed Young receives 25 year service award
North Aurora resident Ed Young, right, receives a service award June 26, from Tammy Robinson, Advocate Medical Group West Region operations vice president. Young was a volunteer for 25 years at Aurora Advocate outpatient clinics’ reception desks. Young, 87, received the award in his final year as a volunteer. Advocate
Santori Public Library of Aurora Youth Peace Pals International Art Exhibit
The Youth Peace Pals International Art Exhibit, July 11-August 9, at the Santori Public Library of Aurora, in the Dunham Atrium and co-sponsored by St. John United Church of Christ, Aurora, includes art and music. The first place winner, above, submitted art to Peace Pals International Art Contest by youth,
Golf for Kids’ fundraiser assists mission of recreation
By Amy Roth – Jim Pilmer sums up the Fox Valley Park Foundation’s Golf for Kids fundraiser in one simple sentence: “It’s all about dollars that go directly to recreational opportunities for kids.” Pilmer, who has been the executive director of Fox Valley Park District since November 2015, gives credit
Oswego Senior Center offers programs
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. • Inter-Generational Talent Show, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m.. Singers, musicians, dancers, and more will perform at talent show, sponsored
Exercising rights of motherhood at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora
Women at the Fox Valley Mall in Aurora Saturday perform a silent, public protest, and display the exercise of legal rights to breastfeed babies. The response was to a published report that a mother breastfeeding her baby was asked to either cover-up or go into a bathroom. The event drew
Ethan Bell Band concert at Montgomery Park
Kids dance on stage at the Ethan Bell Band concert at Montgomery Park July 11. Bell, right, invited kids to the stage during a song when his band performed during the Concerts in the Park series. The free, 7 p.m. series will continue at McCullough Park, 150 W. Illinois Avenue
Let’s Go Green!
• Fox River Cleanup: The Village of Oswego’s ECO Commission will be a partner with the Prairie State Canoeists and Water Trail Keepers to clean up the bank of the Fox River Saturday, Aug. 4, and is seeking volunteers to clean the banks of the Oswego and Montgomery riverfront, collecting
Fundraiser Forum
Garfield English Tea Friday Scentimental Gardens owner Debra Phillips, long-time friend and supporter of Garfield Farm Museum, will hold an English Garden Tea Benefit at 35W074 Army Trail Road, St. Charles from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, July 20. A portion of the $10. per person proceeds will be
25th anniversary celebration of Aurora’s Grace Community Christian Church
Reverend Yvonne T. Gilmore, participates in the 25th anniversary celebration of Aurora’s Grace Community Christian Church Saturday. Gilmore was installed as pastor of the church. She was called to serve Grace Community Christian Church in October 2016. Al Benson/The Voice
Expedition to Ecuador’s Galapagos islands
Aurora residents Susan Schindel and Dick Schindel wear gear from their expedition to Ecuador’s Galapagos islands in the Monday Aurora Noon Lions Club meeting at Luigi’s in Aurora. The couple spoke about their trip. Dick Schindel is Club past president. Al Benson/The Voice
Ralph Jordan, new executive director of the Aurora Housing Authority
Ralph Jordan, the new executive director of the Aurora Housing Authority, receives an introduction at the Aurora City Council Tuesday. Jason Crane/The Voice