Join Fox Valley United Way Wednesday, Aug. 27 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for its Annual Ice Cream Social at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway, Aurora. The inspiring event will highlight the work the group is doing in the Fox Valley area. You will also have
U.S Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, called the recent “beautiful” legislation as “The Big, Ugly Bill” at her town hall August 9. Approximately 70 people attended the two-hour event at the East Aurora School District 131 board room. Attendees asking questions and voicing concerns included residents of Aurora, Batavia, Montgomery, Naperville,
The Montgomery Fest Committee is proud to announce that longtime public servant and community champion, Jim Pilmer, former executive director of the Fox Valley Park District (FVPD), will serve as Grand Marshal of the 2025 Montgomery Fest Parade Sunday, Aug. 17 at 1 p.m.. The parade will start at W.
The Kane Forest Preserve Foundation invites golfers of all skill levels to its second annual golf outing fundraiser, Thursday, Sept. 11, at Hughes Creek Golf Course, 1749 Spring Valley Drive, Elburn. Proceeds from the outing will support the development of a brand-new nature play space at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley participated in Aurora alderman Carl Franco’s, Fifth Ward National Night Out (NNO), Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Washington Park, on Constitution Drive, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Diabetes Club members handed out information on prediabetes, diabetes, healthy eating and our new
One-hundred years ago, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” the classic novel of the Jazz Age, was released. In honor of that anniversary, the Aurora Historical Society is celebrating with a 1920s-themed fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 Aurora Country Club, 1548 Prairie Street, Aurora. Guests
All are invited to the Aurora Navy League Council 247’s annual picnic from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19 at the Jericho Lake Park, 39W365 Jericho Road, Aurora. The entry is off Jericho Road near the Jericho Lake Disk Golf Course. It is west of Orchard Road and
The annual Jim Butler Golf Classic, hosted by the Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84, will take place Thursday, Aug. 21 at Tamarack Golf Club, 24032 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville. The event will start with registration at 8:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 10 a.m.. Lunch will be from
Mutual Ground proudly invites the community to join them in celebrating a major milestone, their 50th Anniversary, with an Open House Celebration from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at Waubonsee Community College’s Downtown Aurora Campus, 18 S. River Street, Aurora, the very place where the organization first
The office of State representative Barbara Hernandez will host an informational event to educate families about Power of Attorney and the process for designating a legal Power of Attorney from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 at West Aurora Library Branch, 233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora. Licensed attorneys
The 33rd Heirloom Garden Show will take place Sunday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the 33rd Heirloom Garden Show will be held at Garfield Farm & Tavern Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills. The show features the gardens and prairie of the museum and growers of historic
Join Fox Valley United Way Wednesday, Aug. 27 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for its Annual Ice Cream Social at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway, Aurora. The inspiring event will highlight the work the group is doing in the Fox Valley area. You will also have
Let’s say you’ve hit a wall in your current career. Maybe you’re feeling unmotivated or underappreciated at the workplace, yet starting over is overwhelming without knowing where to start. Thankfully, the Aurora Public Library District is here to help! We’ve got resources in-person and online to help you advance in
The Fort Hill Wellness Series will present its next topic, “Medical and Surgical Options for GERD” Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 1 p.m. at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive. Dr. Ravi Prakash and Dr. Michael Sherrow will provide multidisciplinary perspectives on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). GERD happens when
Hot dogs and hamburgers are grilled Saturday, Aug. 2 by Moline Matter of Seconds motorcycle club members, at a second annual Back to School Bash by Southwind Community in Aurora.
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their August membership meeting Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30
The eighth annual Moose-a-Palooza Music Festival and Fundraiser will take place from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. at Batavia Moose Lodge, 1535 South Batavia Avenue Batavia. This year we are bringing back fan favorites and more. All net proceeds help the
Community Health Partnership (CHP) of Illinois will hold a back-to-school wellness fair at its Aurora Health Center, 157 S. Lincoln Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Highlights will be free school supplies, school physicals, sports physicals and
Vinyl, Comics & Cards Market will debut Sunday, Aug. 10, from noon to 5 p.m. at Whistle Brewing, 1748 W Jefferson Avenue, Naperville. Free to attend and fully indoors. Explore a curated indoor space filled with vintage records, rare comics, trading cards, Funko Pops, original artwork, and handmade geeky creations.
Check out the Free Plano Food Pantry, at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street. Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs and more at the Free Plano Food Pantry, Friday, Aug. 15 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..
