Approximately 30 exhibitors offered information at the Aurora African American Health Coalition’s 18th annual health fair Saturday, April 5. The free public event was held at Aurora Christian Schools in Aurora from 8 a.m. to noon. Featured were health screenings including blood pressure and blood work exams, a blood drive,
“Locked up in prison, surrounded by barbed wire.” That’s how Morton Grove storyteller Anne Shimojima described her parents’ and grandparents’ experiences in World War II internment camps. With photos from her family and the National Archives, the retired educator turned storyteller and workshop presenter gave “Hidden Memory: An American Story”
The Valley of the Fox Sierra Club Group will hold a zoom meeting, “Protect the Aquifer”, at 7 p.m. Monday, April 21. Pam Richart and Lan Richart, co-directors of the Eco-Justice Collaborative in Champaign, Ill., will discuss the Coalition to Stop CO2 Pipelines, and ban CO2 sequestration under the Mahomet
Calling all volunteers! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and help plant 500 shrubs near Camp Tomo Chi-Chi Knolls in celebration of Earth Day at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26. Volunteers are needed to help plant hundreds of hazelnuts, nannyberries, and various shrubs near Camp Tomo Chi-Chi Knolls, within
Electronics and More Earth Day pop-up, will take place at Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19. Electronics, clean clothes and textiles, and paper and fiber products, will be accepted at the event. There is a fee for TVs and computer
Everyone can celebrate the grand opening of the new and improved amenities at Clark Island Recreation Area in Batavia with a ribbon-cutting and community party from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12. The area has been revamped to include a new free-to-use fitness court, an updated and expanded Blackard
The Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to the all-you-can-eat Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12, Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive (corner Edgelawn & Indian Trail), Aurora. Tickets may be purchased from Aurora Kiwanis members for $10 or
Aurora African American Health Coalition will hold its 18th annual health fair from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 5 at Aurora Christian Schools, 2255 Sullivan Road in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. The fair will feature giveaways, snacks, vendor information booths, and free health
The Plano American Legion Post #395 will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, April 7, at the Plano American Legion, 510 E. Dearborn Street, Plano. The American Legion Auxiliary will meet the same day at 5:30 p.m.. —Linda Oleson
Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville, will hold its spring rummage and bake sale Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12. Donations of clean, usable items in good condition will be accepted at the church Sunday, April 6 from noon to 5 p.m., Monday, April
The Plano American Legion, 510 E Dearborn Street, Plano, will be host to ham bowling Sunday, April 6. Registration will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. and ham bowling will begin at 1 p.m.. There is a $5 donation to enter and have a chance to win a ham
Seniors in the KidsMatter Teen Philanthropy Initiative (TPI) are hosting a trivia event as part of their yearlong fundraising campaign. TPI participants invite the community to join in their beach-themed event, Seas the Trivia, with local Naperville trivia led by mayor Scott Wehrli and three former NFL players asking questions
What draws you to the library? From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities and the Aurora Public Library District is no exception. National Library Week is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and
The Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh Street, will host a volunteer fair from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 5. The event will be held in the library meeting room. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. The following service organizations will offer information: Anderson Humane, Camp
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in April. 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. •Tablescapes, Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Join us
Our Lady of Good Counsel Knights of Columbus Council No. 14929 will hold a Palm Sunday pancake breakfast fundraiser Sunday, April 13 from 8 a.m. to noon at Our Lady of Good Counsel school cafeteria, 620 Fifth Street in Aurora. The school gym will be available for handicapped dining and
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will conclude its 75th anniversary season May 3 and 4 with an incredible performance of Gustav Holst’s “The Planets”. “I can’t think of a more epic way to cap off this historic 75th anniversary season,” said ESO music director, Chad Goodman. The concert will include more
To celebrate 15 years, Alley Art Festival will host two free, open-to-the-public workshops leading up to the August 30 event. Tuesday, April 15, Alley Art Festival will host a World Art Day workshop facilitated by Aurora artist Cherylyn Gnadt. Gnadt will lead attendees in creating inspirational Inner Hero Cards from
Water Street Studios president Jessica Jecmen will be host to a shopping event to benefit the art center from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at House of 423 at 219 W. State Street in Geneva. Guests will get a chance to enjoy the latest spring fashions, and Water
The St. Charles Arts Council will host its 2025 Student Art Show April 12 through May 4. The exhibit will feature artwork from 182 student artists, will be on display at the SCAC Arts Resource Center, 121 N. 2nd Street, Suite H, St. Charles. Gallery hours will be Wednesday through
