Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) Three Fires Council will host the first Bald Eagles Club to benefit childhood cancer research and Scouting initiatives. On June 14, at multiple partner locations in the Fox Valley, youth and adults are invited to have their heads shaved by dozens of licensed
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their May membership meeting Wednesday, May 14, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Club vice president of programs, Chuck Nelson, introduced guest speaker, Mark Gaffino, mayor and Village president of North Aurora, stated, “Mayor
United Methodist Church of Geneva, 211 Hamilton Street, will host its 69th annual outdoor Memorial Day pancake breakfast fundraiser from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, May 26. The public is invited. Tickets are a $10 donation for adults and $5 for children three to 12. Kids under three eat
Marmion’s most anticipated traditions, the Annual Steak Fry & Lobster Boil, hosted by the Marmion Alumni Association will take place 6 p.m. Friday, June 6 at Alumni Hall, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora. Dinner tickets are just $50 and include choice of a juicy steak or mouthwatering lobster dinner, complete with
The Plano American Legion Auxiliary Post #395 will seek donations for veterans during Poppy Days Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24. Poppies are distributed to honor the sacrifices of veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families, while also raising funds to support their needs. The red poppy is a
Anderson Humane is offering a raffle to win a private taco stand for 50 guests, courtesy of Taquizas 2 Hermanos! For just $20 per ticket, you could win a delicious taco buffet featuring steak, pork, Mexican sausage, fajitas, alambres, and barbacoa-marinated pork – served right at your event! Drawing date
The Plano American Legion Post #395 will lead the Memorial Day Ceremonies at the Veterans Memorial Monday, May 26 at 10:30 a.m., at Route 34 and Center Street. The Post Honor Guard will then lead a parade up Center Street to Little Rock Cemetery for the 11 a.m. ceremony services.
The Village of Montgomery invites history enthusiasts, families, and curious explorers to join us for a captivating journey through time, at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 7. The members of the Historic Preservation Commission will host a historic walking tour that will immerse participants in the fascinating stories and landmarks that
The 18th annual Kite Fly, hosted by the Naperville Park District and presented by The Branch-Naperville Moms, will be held at Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive, from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1. The free event will give families the opportunity to view huge, spectacular kites flown
Brave adventurers, the realm of Aurora beckons you to embark on an epic journey of knowledge and discovery! The Aurora Public Library District’s Summer Reading Adventure, Level Up at Your Library, is a call to all heroes—young and old—to level up through the completion of quests at home, in the
Celebrate the Aurora library community with a refreshing Community Walk Fundraiser from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 15. Participants are invited to park and meet at the Eola Road Branch of the Library, where we will commence our walk along the beautiful Waubonsie Lake Park Trail. For just
Four collage artists show their work during Alley Art Festival’s free workshop celebration of World Collage Day May 10 at Water Street Studios in Batavia.
Senior Services Associates invites everyone to for our Aging Advocacy Day Wednesday, May 28, a pivotal event that underscores the power of community engagement in advocating for senior rights and support services. As significant changes to the Older Americans Act loom on the horizon, we find ourselves at a critical
Everyone’s invited to a special Centennial Celebration marking 100 years of conservation, recreation, and environmental education with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. Join community leaders, staff, volunteers, and neighbors at noon Sunday, June 8, at Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve, 41W600 Hughes Road, Elburn, the first preserve established by
The West Aurora Cemetery Board invites the public to an historic celebration of our fallen heroes with a presentation about five years after the Civil War, presented by the Sons of Civil War Veterans at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25. Attendees should enter the cemetery on Wilder Street between Illinois
While Aurora’s colorful Bookmobile is a familiar sight at parks, schools, and community events, there’s another quieter, heartfelt service happening behind the scenes. The Aurora Public Library District’s (APLD) Outreach Services Department (OSD) is hard at work delivering joy and connection through its Deposit Collection and Home Delivery service. Essentially,
Young rocketeers line up to launch their water-propelled rockets May 7 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Batavia Chamber of Commerce president/CEO Margaret Perreault, seated, and Shirley Mott, communications and membership coordinator, right, welcome a visitor to the chamber’s second annual volunteer fair May 6 at Batavia Public Library.
State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, joined veterans organizations, community members, and fellow legislators Saturday to support dedicating a section of Illinois State Route 59 honoring Sergeant First Class (SFC) Theordore Katsoolias, a beloved West Chicago serviceman who made the ultimate sacrifice while deployed. Highlighted through an ongoing House Joint Resolution,
The 49th Annual Kane County Educator of the Year banquet in St. Charles, May 2, had 700 guests in attendance to celebrate the exceptional contributions of educational professionals across Kane County. The 2025 Kane County Educator of the Year was Gemma Gurney, a high school teacher in Central Unit School
