In preparation for opening day of the Fabyan Windmill, 1500 Crissey Ave., Geneva, Sunday, June 7, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites the public to participate in a volunteer cleanup of the windmill, Sunday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Staff and volunteers will we get
Batavia mayor, Jeffery Schielke, shares some of his experiences in government at the local and regional level with the Kiwanis Club of Aurora April 28 at Prisco Community Center.
Geneva’s inaugural Art Explosion featured 60 artists at 45 locations in downtown along Third and State streets.
The Batavia Lions Club will hold their most colorful fundraiser of the year, Plant Sale Fundraiser, Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9. This year marks the 44th annual plant day for the service organization. Locally-grown hanging baskets will be available for $30 each and would make a wonderful Mother’s
The Aurora Historical Society’s William Tanner House Museum will open for the season this Sunday, May 3. Hours are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. The house will be open those same hours on Sundays through the end of September. The Tanner House, at the northwest corner of Oak Avenue and
Alley Art Festival will celebrate its 16th and final year from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. The free arts festival will bring nearly 100 local artists to downtown Aurora. May 1 is the last day for artists to apply. The popular, grassroots art festival will be staged on
The City of Aurora government, in partnership with the Mayor’s Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board and Aurora GreenLights, an affiliate of The Conservation Foundation, will celebrate the return of Aurora GreenFest Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. The free, family-friendly event, which is returning following a one-year hiatus,
The City of Aurora’s Public Art Division is excited to unveil a new exhibit Friday, May 1, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., that challenges artists of all ages to transform discarded materials into compelling works of art. “Re-Imagined: The Art of Sustainability” highlights the intersection of creativity and environmental
CASA Kane County and the Kane County Circle of Care invites parents, families, educators, service providers, and community members to attend a free, one-day conference focused on helping families thrive through early intervention and prevention. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 1 at
The Plano Methodist Church will host two National Day of Prayer Walks Friday, May 1, 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.. The morning walkers will visit the police and fire departments, city hall, and other near-by businesses. The evening walkers will walk around the neighborhood and pray over homes, the park,
Hesed House in Aurora, the second-largest homeless shelter in Illinois, will host its Derby Party fundraiser Saturday, May 2 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at White Eagle Golf Club, 3400 Club Dr., Naperville. The event will have derby inspired drinks and food. Attendees must be 21 or older. Derby
The 19th annual Aurora African American Health Coalition Health Fair will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 2, at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Rd., Aurora. At the event there will be vendors, activities for children, health snacks, and giveaways.Attendees can signup at empower.health/aaahfehs for a free
The Aurora Public Library District is inviting readers of all ages to rediscover the joy of comics during Free Comic Book Day, a nationwide celebration of storytelling, creativity, and imagination. Saturday, May 2, all APLD locations will offer free comic books for visitors to take home and enjoy! Whether you’re
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in May. 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 Adventure This month’s family fun Escape Adventure is ready!
DeKalb Community Safety and Health Day, will take place Sunday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Building, 402 Fairview Drive, DeKalb. The Community Safety and Health Day is an event to answer any police safety, fire safety, and health questions. The masons will provide
The Annual Veterans Art Fair will take place Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Quad County Urban League, 1685 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora. The fair will feature veterans showcasing their creativity through various mediums, including portraits, paintings, sketching, and woodworking! The event supports our hometown
The 19th annual Aurora African American Health Coalition Health Fair will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 2, at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Rd., Aurora. At the event there will be vendors, activities for children, health snacks, and giveaways. Attendees can signup at empower.health/aaahfehs for a
The American Red Cross blood drive Tuesday, May 5 will take place at Geneva Park District’s Sunset Community Center, 710 Western Ave in Geneva. Make an appointment at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive and use zip code 60134. —American Red Cross
The City of Aurora government is set to host two significant clean-up events Saturday, April 25, to commemorate Earth Day. The City’s Community Engagement Division will be spearheading Aurora’s first-ever city-wide clean-up event from 9 a.m. to noon throughout all 10 of the City’s Wards. Each Ward will have one
State representative Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is inviting his district to join him in spring cleaning with two separate events: An Earth Day litter and debris cleanup and a community shred event, both taking place Saturday, April 25. The cleanup will be at Montgomery Dam Park from 8 a.m. to 11
