Special proposal, occasion:
Denzel Lee, left, extends a marriage proposal to Sarai Carter at the Boys II Men 2018 6th annual Phenomenal Woman Awards at Piper’s Banquets in Aurora. See page 1 and facebook.com/thevoice.us. Jason Crane/The Voice
‘Yesterday Once More’ at Woman’s Club
The Woman’s Club of Aurora invites the public to its presentation of “Little Black Dress” luncheon and fashion show Saturday, March 24 at Belle Salle Banquets, 1920 East New York Street, Aurora. Doors will open at 11 a.m. with opportunities for silent auction, cash-n-carry tables, raffles, door prizes, and a
Spring Break for students at Eola Branch offers variety
What are the two words that are music to a students’ ears this time of year? Spring Break! Winter Break is a time to celebrate the holidays with friends and family. Summer Break is a time to mow the lawn, or, for the older set, get a job. Spring Break
Candidates forum
League of Women Voters Central Kane County’s candidates’ forum Thursday, March 8 at the Batavia Government Center included candidates for Kane County Clerk and for Kane County Sheriff. Left, Stan Bond, Republican Party Candidate for County Clerk, shakes hands with Democratic candidate Nico Jimenez. Right photo, Kane Sheriff candidates from
Polar Plunges provide chills, help Special Olympics
Fundraisers for Special Olympics include a dip in chilly bodies of water, perhaps in 30 degree to 40 degree temperatures. Participants, clubs, school group, law enforcement agencies, and individuals, pay to take dips. Left, one participant is dressed with a Dunkin’ Donut cup for a cap and is fitted into
Kenny G at the Arcada
World renowned saxophonist Kenny G will bring his signature sultry sound to the Arcada Theatre Sunday, March 25. Infusing jazz and R&B, the Grammy Award winner is currently one of the best selling artists of our time, with global sales totaling more than 75 Million records. He is the first
Coffee with Kifowit to meet in March
State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, invites Aurora/Naperville/Oswego area residents to meet with her to discuss issues they care about at her “Coffee with Kifowit” stops throughout her 84th State Representative District this month. “It is important that I am available to residents so they can directly communicate their questions, concerns,
Downtown Aurora Magic Festival
Kate Purl, right, director of Aurora’s Harry Potter Festival, poses for a photo with Noon Rotary of Aurora president George Ball, at the Rotary Club of Aurora meeting Monday at Two Brothers Roundhouse. Purl said Warner Brothers, the studio that owns the rights to the Harry Potter film series, is
Al Capone, the 1933 World’s Fair at Santori Library
If you enjoyed reading “The Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson, you may want to listen to author William Hazelgrove when he presents a lecture on Al Capone and the 1933 World’s Fair at the Santori Library in Aurora. In “The Devil in the White City,” Larson intertwines
Plano Library: Events for kids, groups
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit www.plano.lib.il.us or call 630-552-2009. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns, and
Astrology at Santori Library
Vicki Feyen of Let Your Light Shine Astrology said she discovered astrology in elementary school, and has studied it for 27 years. “When I had children, I used it as a tool to understand their basic characteristics and work with them,” she said. “Astrology gives you acceptance and confidence to
Special Olympics Illinois Polar Plunge
Polar Plunge celebrations in cold waters include, left, at Silver Spring State Park in Yorkville, and Metea Valley High School representatives in Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Club. See videos at facebook.com/thevoice.us.
WellBatavia: Initiative offers lectures in May
In preparation for a wave of health and wellness, the WellBatavia Initiative will be host to free lectures by experts in the health and wellness field every Thursday in May at 6 p.m. at The Tea Tree, 29 N. River Street, Batavia. The WellBatavia Initiative will offer exciting and interactive
World War II veteran John Galles shares his experiences for the benefit of Boys Scouts and Cub Scouts
John Galles, 92, a World War II veteran, conducts a session at Alden of Waterford in Aurora, an assisted living facility, Friday, in a first-person account of his experiences for the benefit of Boys Scouts and Cub Scouts. His talk, among other items, touched on well-known General George Patton. Left,
Dr. Darrell Echols, principal of Metea Valley High School 2018 Outstanding Leader of the Year
The Aurora African-American Heritage Advisory Board’s 14th Annual Heritage Dinner Friday at the Gaslite Manor in Aurora includes recognition of Dr. Darrell Echols, principal of Metea Valley High School, with a Mayoral Proclamation naming February 23 as Darrell Echols Day in Aurora. Dr. Echols was honored as the 2018 Outstanding
Avis Patterson Miller receives the inaugural Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award at Aurora African-American Heritage Advisory Board’s 14th Annual Heritage Dinner
Mayor of Aurora Richard Irvin, right, presents Mrs. Avis Patterson Miller with the inaugural Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her decades of dedication to the community. She was recognized for her work as a teacher and community organizer to make the community a better place. She is known by many
‘Music Hop’ theme in First Fridays
First Fridays will feature a night of live music Friday, March 2. Along with half a dozen art openings, the month’s themed “Music Hop” highlights a handful of concerts in downtown Aurora. Art openings, live music, and more are featured at First Fridays on March 2 at several locations throughout
First Fridays in downtown Aurora
First Fridays kicks off its new season with a gallery night on Feb. 2. The evening will feature 10 gallery openings with more than 20 venues open with art, music, and more in downtown Aurora. Aurora Public Art Commission hosts “Nevertheless: Women Depicting Women” from 5 to 8 p.m. at
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