St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, will host a fall craft show Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Admission and parking are free. There will be many raffles and Grandslam Enterprises will offer bbq meals to go. Bake sale and raffle proceeds will
Get an early start on your holiday shopping at the Winterfest Art Market, a three-day celebration of handcrafted art and goods created by local artists and makers, presented by Batavia MainStreet and Water Street Studios November 14-16. This year’s expanded market will take place at Water Street Studios, 160 S.
The Plano Methodist Church, 219 N. Hale Street in Plano, will host a Christmas Sale Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. The sale will feature a variety of Christmas decorations, including greenery, nativities, snowmen, and more, depending on donations. For more information regarding the Christmas Sale, please
The Batavia Lions Club invites the community to join in the holiday spirit at the ninth annual Underwear Party, benefiting the United Way Adopt-a-Family Program. The festive event will be held Thursday, Nov. 20, beginning at 6 p.m. at Pal Joey’s Restaurant, 31 N. River Street in Batavia. There will
The St. Charles Arts Council The Art of the Dessert, a unique fundraising event will be Monday, Nov. 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Graceful Ordinary, 3 E Main St., St. Charles. Tickets are $60 each, which includes a complimentary glass of champagne and appetizers. Guests will
News from the Sierra Club Valley of the Fox: •Getting out into nature is one way that we can come together, appreciate the beauty of the Earth, and remember how important it is that we take care of the environment for ourselves and future generations to thrive. Valley of the
Enjoy the changing seasons as we hike, look and listen for birds inhabiting our forest preserves, this fall. District naturalists will cover basic bird-identification skills and share a few interesting stories along the way. Next bird watching walk will be Friday, Nov. 21; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Culver Forest
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in November. 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. •T-Rex Tea Party, Saturday, Nov. 15, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m..
Saluting Veterans Day, Yellow Bird Books, 34 S. Stolp Ave., in Aurora hosted readings and signings of books by two military veterans Saturday, Nov. 8. The event was free to the public. Wayne Johnson of Aurora read from his novel, “The Militarized Zone: What Did You Do in the Army?”
“Student veterans arrive on our campus and in our classrooms with significant work and life experience. They are ready for and committed to learning.” That was the word Tuesday from Chris Wells, Ed.D., guest speaker at Aurora University’s Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday. Wells, a Navy veteran and professor of parks
The Aurora Historical Society exhibit, “Poster Art of the World Wars,” the exhibit features more than 25 colorful, lithographed patriotic posters from World War I and World War II. The exhibit, in honor of Veterans Day, is featured in the first floor gallery of the David L. Pierce Art &
The ACLU of Illinois, Indivisible Batavia Aurora, and Indivisible Illinois will host a community program on the current First Amendment landscape and knowing your rights when protesting Sunday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eola Community Center in Aurora, 555 S Eola Road, Aurora. This event will explore the state of free
Suburban Norwegian-Americans celebrated their heritage Sunday, Nov. 2 afternoon with Hostfest, an annual fall festival showcasing traditional food, music, and crafts. Sponsored by Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472, the event was held at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery. Polar Star holds monthly membership meetings on the first
The City of Aurora is set to celebrate the 87th anniversary of Veterans Day with the annual Aurora Veterans Day Parade, beginning at the intersection of Downer Place and Water Street Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 10:15 a.m.. U.S. Air Force veteran and current Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their November membership meeting Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30
Veterans and their families including active military in the Plano area are welcome to come to a soup, sandwich, and dessert luncheon from 11:30 am to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Plano Methodist Church, 219 N. Hale Street in Plano. The meal is provided by members from the
A Veterans Day ceremony and lunch will take place at BardwelI Residences, 301 Weston Avenue, Aurora, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. State rep. Barbara Hernandez will be in attendance and the director of memory care, a veteran, will place pins on the residents. Please RSVP at the front desk. —
Youth six months to six years can get free eye screenings Saturday, Nov. 15, in Aurora.Aurora Lions Club will host the screenings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. No appointments needed. Walk-ins are welcome. Parking is free.Aurora Lions hold
Several area veterans will speak about their experiences in military service during the annual Veterans Day Tribute program Sunday, Nov. 9 at the Chapel on the Green, 107 West Center Street, Yorkville. They include Chuck Ashley, who served in the Air Force from 1966 to 1969; Nancy Judge, who served
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in November. 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. •Afternoon Hang Out: Puzzles, Thursday, Nov. 6, 1 p.m.. Let’s play!
