Youth six months to six years can get free eye screenings Saturday, Sept. 20, in Aurora. Aurora Lions Club will host 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
Editor’s note: The location of the award center has changed to Water Street Studio, 160 S. Water Street, Batavia. The change has been made below in the story. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2025 Donna Dallesasse Award winner is Richard Clark, founder and director
Every year, thousands of dogs, cats, small mammals and wildlife count on Anderson Humane for a second chance. To help raise funds, the animal shelter will be host to The Walk4Animals & 5K Run at 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 at Batavia Riverwalk, 100 N. Island Avenue, Batavia. Join the
Earthmover Credit Union, the Village of Montgomery, and State Representative Matt Hanson are partnering to offer the community and members a free paper shredding opportunity Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Montgomery Police Department, 10 Civic Center Ave. on the Village’s west side. The drive-thru event
United Methodist Church of Geneva will host a memorial blood drive Thursday, Sept. 18, from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Conducted by Versiti Blood Center’s mobile unit, the drive will take place in Fellowship Hall at the Church, 211 Hamilton Street, Geneva. The public is invited. Parking is free. Linda Tamlyn, drive
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. The
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County (lwvckcil.com) announced that the organization would be bringing National Voter Registration Day events to Geneva High School and Waubonsee Community College this year. National Voter Registration Day, Tuesday, Sept. 16, is an annual nonpartisan civic holiday that brings private, public, and
The program “Know Your Rights,” about interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, will be held at the Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway, Yorkville at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18. Representatives of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) and Family Focus will
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s September “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, 77 S. River Street, in downtown Aurora. Legacy
A field full of American flags will once again cover Naperville’s Rotary Hill in a stirring and colorful display this coming November. Under the watchful gaze of the Millenium Carillon, the Naperville “Healing Field Of Honor” will open to the public Friday, Nov. 7 and be open daily through Wednesday,
The City of Aurora will host its Fall Food Truck Festival, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. Many trucks will line up on Benton Street between River Street and Broadway (IL Route 25) in the heart of downtown Aurora, to serve a diverse array of culinary delight.
The Village of Montgomery invites the community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a high-energy bilingual concert, frozen custard with local police, and family fun Thursday, Sept. 18 in Montgomery Park, 301 N. River Street. The park will open at 5:30 p.m. to the public, concert will begin at 6:30
Batavia Park District’s favorite beer tasting event will return to the Peg Bond Center, 151 N. Island Avenue at Batavia Riverwalk Saturday, Sept. 20 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.. VIP entry is at 1 p.m.. Tickets are $12.51, designated driver; $55.20, regular admission; $71.21, VIP admission. Gather your friends
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be both an act of deep love and one of life’s greatest challenges. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 12 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, giving more than 19 billion hours of care in 2024.
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in September. 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. •3D Printing, Saturday, Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m.. Appointments of 15-minutes are
Time was, you could catch the interurban trolley at Main and Washington streets in downtown Oswego and, with inexpensive transfers, ride electric lines all the way east to the Atlantic Coast and all the way west to the Mississippi River. That era will be brought to life once again at
Santori Aurora Public Library celebrated Grandparents’ Day Sunday afternoon, Sept. 7. Grandparents, grand-friends, and their families were invited. Participants had the chance to make crafts, play bingo, listen to a storytime, sample refreshments and have free family portrait photos taken. A highlight was Groove and Giggles, a half hour of
New England Congregational Church lead pastor reverend Brandon Perrine, left, delivers a balloon sculpture to a boy at the Aurora church’s community fall festival September 7.
Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center, in the Hill Welcome Center, 1315 Prairie Street in Aurora, presents “Eye to Eye,” an exhibition showcasing paintings, prints, photos and sculptures by 40 artists to December 11. Gallery hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday from 10
The St. Charles Arts Council announces the upcoming “Rhythmic Vibes” Art Exhibit with an Artist Reception/Show Opening at the Artist Resource Center (ARC) at 121 N. 2nd Street, Suite H in downtown St. Charles, Friday, Sept. 12 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.. Awards will be presented to the artists
