By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley are participating in Aurora’s First Fridays annual “Stolp Block Party”, Friday, Aug. 1. Stolp Avenue will be closed between Downer Place and Galena Boulevard, in downtown Aurora. It’s a celebration of community, and everyone is welcome, from 5 p.m.
North Aurora Days 2025 will be August 1-2 with main events at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 East State Street, North Aurora, and many community events spread throughout town. All events are free. Friday, Aug. 1 •8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Community Garage Sale (throughout community); •9 a.m. to 1
GROW with GEM (Gratitude Empowerment Motivation), a non profit, will hold its second annual Back To School Bash from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Southwind Community, 1228 S. Fourth Street in Aurora. There will be free haircuts (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), school supplies, line dancing lessons,
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Fishing Program will have instructors to teach participants basic angling skills including casting, knot tying, and fish identification, while demonstrating ethical angling practices for evenings of fishing fun at Lake Patterson in Oakhurst Forest Preserve, 1680 Fifth Avenue, in Aurora. Participants
In a solemn tribute to a hero who never returned home, State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego), a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, sponsored legislation to never forget those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and never made it home. Although unable to attend due to a commitment out of town, area Legislators,
It will be a fun-filled evening from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug, 2 at Fox Valley Mall Park, 195 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora, to celebrate the end of summer and start of the school year. One-hundred backpacks filled with school supplies will be given out starting at
For the first time since 2019, the City of Aurora, in partnership with the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board, will host a Fiestas Patrias Parade, set to take place Sunday, Sept. 7 at 11 a.m.. The Parade, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day and the City’s vibrant Hispanic culture, is returning
Geneva’s beloved free, family-friendly Shakespeare in the Park event will return Saturday, Aug. 2 at Island Park. Goodly Creatures Theatre will perform the comedy “Much Ado About Nothing.” The play will start at 6 p.m. and runs about 90 minutes without intermission. Seating will begin at 4 p.m.. Guests should
Montgomery is gearing up to celebrate the 40th Montgomery Fest August 15-17 at Montgomery Park, 301 N. River Street. For the last 40 years, Montgomery Fest has been a cherished tradition, bringing together neighbors, friends, and families to enjoy a weekend of old-fashioned summer festivities. Visitors can enjoy performances by
If you think your Aurora Public Library District card is just for checking out items at the library…think again! That little piece of plastic can open doors to concerts, museums, and zoos at a discounted price or even for free! Through fun partnerships with Ravinia, Explore More Illinois, and the
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in August. 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. •Escape Room AdventureThis month’s family fun Escape Adventure is ready! Use
The related Lantz, Eichelberger, Patterson, and Stoner families of Kendall, Kane, Will, and DuPage Counties will hold their 96th annual reunion Sunday, Aug. 10, at Hudson Crossing Park on Harrison Street at the east end of the Oswego U.S. Route 34 bridge in Oswego. Attendees should note that North Adams
Join us for an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 on the patio of La Quinta de los Reyas, 36 E. New York Street in downtown Aurora.
What’s rusty and invasive to our waters? The Rusty Crayfish! Join the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for the 7th Annual Rusty Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. It’s time to grab your dip nets and help reduce the numbers of these pesky invaders! The
They’ve wagged, purred, tweeted, and trotted their way into Batavia’s history, and now they’re taking center stage! Batavia Depot Museum, 155 Houston Street, newest temporary exhibit is “Unconditional Love: Batavia’s Best Friends.” It celebrates stories of local pets and animals who’ve left their mark on the community. “Best Friends” will
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois’ yearly 5K fun run/walk will be Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, held in partnership with the Fox River Grove Memorial Library Running Club. The Early Bird Registration discount of $40 per person has been extended through August 15. Registration will be $45
Crowds fill Benton Street, from River Street to Broadway, at Aurora’s inaugural Summer Food Truck Festival July 18.
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, a cornerstone of hunger relief in Aurora since 1957, is pleased to announce its annual Garden Harvest Dinner Saturday, Aug. 9, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the organization, 834 N. Highland Avenue, Aurora. This elegant, farm-to-table evening will begin with a cocktail hour and garden
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members will participate in Aurora’s First Fridays annual “Stolp Block Party”, Friday, Aug. 1. Stolp Avenue will be closed for the block party between Downer Place and Galena Boulevard, in downtown Aurora. Stop by our tent, pick up information on prediabetes,
Congressman Bill Foster will have a town hall Tuesday, July 29, at 6:30 p.m. at Aurora University’s Crimi Auditorium, 1347 Prairie Street, Aurora. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m.. This event is open to any constituents in Illinois’ 11th Congressional District. Registration isn’t required, but registered guests get priority. Register
