West Aurora High School celebrated Homecoming week filled with school spirit, tradition and celebration Sept. 21-25. The theme was “Written in the Stars.” Students showed their creativity and Blackhawk pride throughout the week with Spirit Week activities, Food Fest, Paint Night, pep assembly and the annual Homecoming Parade. The after-school
The Rotary Club of Batavia invites the community to put its knowledge to the test while supporting a global cause at its fifth Annual Trivia Night to End Polio Saturday, Oct. 10, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Enticing Cuisine, 1117 N. Washington Ave., Batavia. The evening combines friendly
Aurora Regional Fire Museum will celebrate annual Community Hero Day Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum, 53 N. Broadway, Aurora. The public is invited. Registration is not required. Children and adults alike will be able to participate in touch-a-truck with vehicles ranging from police,
Help is needed to make this fall’s Aurora Citywide Cleanup Day a success! Gather friends, family, or neighbors and join in keeping our community clean and beautiful. Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to noon for this community-wide event. The start of the
The courthouse lawn in downtown Geneva, 100 S. 3rd St., will be filled with wagging tails, curious faces, and the cheerful buzz of community Sunday, Oct. 4, from noon to 1 p.m.. In a tradition that spans two decades, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church invites everyone and their pets to join
From putting together a top-notch résumé to preparing for an interview and finding the right opportunity, applying for a job these days involves lots of steps. Wherever you are in the process, the Aurora Public Library District has resources to ensure that your next step is one in the right
Unveiling a new venue, Fox Valley Brass Band will hold its inaugural debut concert at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia, Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m.. “Gar, Ahoy!” is the theme. Sounds and stories of the sea will be featured in a musical voyage filled with beauty,
A spooky trolley will travel down to the haunted forest preserve for an evening full of family friendly frights at Castlemuir, 365 S La Fox Street, South Elgin, Saturday, Oct. 10, Saturday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 24. The event will take place at 5 p.m., 6:15 p.m., and 7:30
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. •Lego Meet up, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 12:30 p.m., or, 5 p.m..
Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center Museum will host a family day Saturday, Oct. 3. Featuring crafts, an outdoor play center and refreshments, the event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside the Hill Welcome Center, 1315 Prairie St., Aurora. Admission is free. Educational and creative activities for all ages
Immigration Law and Justice of Northern Illinois (ILJNI), a United Methodist agency that offers free legal aid, education and advocacy on immigrant rights, will hold its annual fall fundraising dinner Sunday, Oct. 11 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N Broadway, Aurora. Speakers and performers
East Aurora High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps color guard carries the flags during the East Aurora homecoming parade September 18.
This year, the Aurora Historical Society, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving Aurora’s rich heritage, is celebrating its 120th anniversary, Saturday, Oct. 3, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the Historical Society will hold its Fall fundraising banquet at the Aurora Country Club, 1548 Prairie St., Aurora. This year’s banquet,
Kiwanis Yorktoberfest will take place September 25-26 at Riverfront Park East, 301 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville. Yorktoberfest is Yorkville’s annual weekend celebration with great food, music, and activities for adult and kids. Proceeds from the event will help profit working to improve the quality of life of children and families
The City of Aurora government will host its third annual Fall Food Truck Festival from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. More than 30 food trucks will line up on Benton Street between River Street and Broadway (IL Route 25) in the heart of downtown Aurora, serving a
The Conservation Foundation invites all to gather for a Sunset Supper fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 1, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at McDonald Farm, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd., Naperville. The evening will include farm-to-table cuisine featuring organic vegetables grown right at McDonald Farm by The Conservation Foundation’s Green Earth Harvest organic
The eighth Annual City of Aurora Pooch Parade will take place Sunday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wilder Park & Promenade, 350 N. River St., Aurora. Come socialize your pups while competing to win prizes in different categories: Biggest dog, smallest dog, best costume, twinsies (owner
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2026 Donna Dallesasse Award winner is Ellen Huxtable, former owner of Advantage Business Concepts, current facilitator for the Batavia Chamber of Commerce and representative for the Congregational Church of Batavia. Every year, the Batavia Chamber holds a celebration to
The City of Aurora will have its last meeting as part of the Summer Civics Series, covering a finalized 2027 budget overview and discussion. Saturday, Sept. 26 at 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Aurora Public Works Facility, 2185 Liberty Street, Aurora. The final event will consist of a
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the traditions, stories, and connections that bring families and communities together. This year, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) invites you to a vibrant lineup of programs at the Santori Library filled with music, creativity, culture, and fun for all ages. The
