The October 14 meeting of the Woman’s Club of Aurora will feature speaker, Trisha Schafer of Princeton. Ms Schafer is the outreach & facilities manager of Freedom House, domestic and sexual violence shelter. She currently serves as state president of GFWC Illinois, affiliated with General Federation of Woman’s Clubs. She
You do not need to be a member of the Navy League, or have a reservation, to attend the in-person meeting, the general public is welcome. All are invited to this event. Only those who order a meal are required to pay for the meal. Others may attend at no-charge.
Dogs can hunt for eggs filled with treats Saturday, Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Lincoln Park Dog Park, S Russell Ave. and Lakewood, Aurora. Dogs must remain on leash, no retractable leashes. Dogs must wear tags and be current on all vaccinations. Dogs must be accompanied
The peninsula that makes up the southwest shoreline of Lake Gregory provides staff at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, an annual measuring stick when varieties of maple, oak and birch trees begin their green-to-gold transformation. And cooler-weather color at Blackberry means it’s time for Pumpkin Weekends, the annual
Step into the magic and mystery at Witches Night Out Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in downtown Batavia. Last year, hundreds of witches were in the downtown to enjoy this fun and festive evening. Start the night with a Dance of Witches performance by the Batavia
Picture this: You’re standing in front of a bookshelf (or scrolling endlessly through Goodreads), sighing because you just finished a great book and now you have no idea what to read next. Do you risk another mystery that might fizzle out or reread that comfort romance for the fourth time?
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in October. 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. •Y115 Read Aloud Pajama Party (Zoom), Thursday, Oct. 16, 6:45 p.m..
Seth Groom, left, and his mother, Kim Groom, show off a tire found during the Fox Valley Park District’s Fall Day of Service, Community Clean-up Day, October 4.
Trunk or Treat will be at the Plano Methodist Church parking lot, 219 N. Hale Street in Plano, Sunday, Oct. 12, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. Children will go from car trunk to car trunk collecting goodies from friendly ghosts, good witches, and pumpkins at each Halloween decorated trunk. Children,
The East High Football Old Timers Association 80th Annual Dinner will take place Thursday, Oct. 16, Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 S. Batavia Avenue (Route 31), Batavia Eve of the East Aurora vs. West Football game. Help us make this a very special evening and celebrate 80 years of this unique
A rally Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Randall Road and Gleneagle Drive in Geneva will be part of a national No Kings protest. The public is invited. Co-sponsors are We Can Lead Change, Fox Valley Activists, Fox Valley Rising Indivisible, HIKE Indivisible and others. An
The annual Downtown Oswego Fox Fall Fest will be Sunday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Oswego. The annual event is free to attend and will have many activities, music, food trucks, craft market, in addition to the many stores and restaurants in downtown Oswego. This
LUMENAURA is the City of Aurora government’s unique annual experience that transforms downtown Aurora into a glowing wonderland of immersive light and sound. Attendees can start at Aurora City Hall, 44 E. Downtown Place and stroll through mesmerizing art displays, interact with artistic soundscapes, and enjoy a magical, family-friendly adventure,
Trunk or Treat will be at the Plano Methodist Church parking lot, 219 N. Hale Street in Plano, Sunday, Oct. 12, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. Children will go from car trunk to car trunk collecting goodies from friendly ghosts, good witches, and pumpkins at each Halloween decorated trunk. Children,
Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville, will hold its fall rummage and bake sale Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25. Donations of clean, usable items in good condition will be accepted at the church Sunday, Oct. 19 from noon to 5 p.m., and Monday,
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in October. 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. •Fort Night, Thursday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m.. Fort building after hours!Kids,
There are three things you need for a perfect fall day: Hotdogs, hayrides, and S’mores! The family favorite S’mores & More will have all of that Saturday, Oct. 4 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at West Main Community Park, 40W101 Main Street, Batavia. Wagon rides through the park’s fall foliage
The Naperville Park District invites the community to attend a variety of thrilling Halloween-themed events throughout October. Each event is designed to celebrate the fall season with educational activities about the local ecosystem, fun and bone-chilling performances under the moonlight and entertaining celebrations with friends and family. All October long,
Community Hero Day will be celebrated Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway, Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. As part of its Touch-a-Truck campaign, the family friendly event will allow children and adults alike
Pets aren’t just animals that live in your home. They’re sources of comfort. Devoted friends. Family. Sunday, Oct. 5, from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m., on the Kane County Courthouse, 100 S 3rd Street, Geneva, lawn in downtown Geneva will be filled with wagging tails, curious eyes, and the cheerful
