Alley Art Festival will celebrate 15 years Saturday, Aug. 30. The independently run event is currently seeking local artists to apply. Applications will be open to artists from March 1 until June 1.The popular, grassroots art festival will feature artists and artisans from noon to 5 p.m. on both pedestrian-friendly
The first hybrid forum for the Aurora Mayoral Race will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March 10 at the Santori Library, 101 S River Street, Aurora. Incumbent mayor Richard Irvin and candidate John Laesch will participate.The forum is open to the public, but there is limited seating available. The
The Batavia MainStreet Share the Hype Scavenger Hunt is a fun and interactive promotion designed to get the community out and exploring downtown Batavia March 8 through April 6. Participants can join the hunt by downloading a game card and find foam fingers placed in downtown businesses, or, players take
To celebrate National Barbie Day (March 9), the Aurora Public Library District is turning into a Barbie world! If you love all things Barbie, then you won’t want to miss two upcoming Barbie-themed programs for children and families. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the iconic doll or just looking
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in March. 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 AdventureThis Escape Adventure will be available in the month
Suburban CEO Boy Scout Eagle Award winner Jeremie Bacon told Scouting America Three Fires Council’s “Gathering of Eagles” attendees that Scout values are foundations for life success during a talk Friday evening. More than 200 Eagle Scouts and guests returned to Bobak’s Signature Events in Woodridge for the 33rd annual
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, left, chats with a guest at a women’s veterans resource fair in Aurora Saturday, March 1.
Join Quad County Urban League for the 10th Annual Women’s Empowerment Summit starting at 8 a.m. Friday, March 21, at Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N Naper Boulevard, Naperville. Inspiring leaders, visionaries, and changemakers will come together to ignite passion, foster connections, and empower women to break barriers. Whether you’re looking
Hines VA and the Aurora Mayor’s Office will host a special Women Veterans Event to launch Women’s History Month. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue in Aurora. The event will focus on connecting women Veterans
Aurora Lions Club will hold “Rolling for a Cause,” a second annual bowling fundraiser, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2. The family event will take place at Parkside Lanes, 34W185 Montgomery Road in Aurora. Featured will be bowling and five raffle baskets with restaurant gift cards and
The Fort Hill Wellness Series continues into 2025 with its next topic, “Age is Only a Number” Monday, March 3 at 1 p.m. at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive. Joanne Whiteside, MS, RN, NC-BC, a holistic and wellness nurse coach will lead an hour-long discussion on key
Kane County Forest Preserves’ Maple Sugaring Days will take place from noon to 3 p.m., March 1-2 at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles. Admission is free. Participants can learn how to tap a maple tree and try to drill and set a tap themselves.Attendees can relax
At the Aurora Public Library District (APLD), we believe in celebrating every story. That’s why we’re inviting African American residents of Aurora to share your stories and lived experiences through our Community Voices initiative. Community Voices is a public exhibit and accompanying panel discussion event that highlights heritages and identities
The Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chili Cookoff competition, Saturday, Feb. 15, had six people vying for the title of best chili at this year’s Chili Cookoff.
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora, will celebrate Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, with a free pancake dinner and craft-making from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4. The public is invited said Lead Pastor Rev. Tammy Scott. Admission and parking are free. The family event
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, will open Lent with an annual Dixieland worship service, a Mardi Gras-style luncheon and Ash Wednesday services including a drive-thru imposition of ashes. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Sunday, March 2, a Dixieland band featuring Kristin
Electronics, clothing and shoes, cooking oil, and florescent tube lights will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March. 8 at 820 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton Public Works Storage Lot. Acceptable items: Clothing, shoes, sheets, bedding, towels and other household textiles in any condition. No heavily soiled items. Shoes
The Naperville Police Department will be host to a scam awareness webinar at noon Wednesday, Feb. 26, to educate citizens about the latest scams being used to defraud Naperville residents and how to protect themselves. Naperville residents reported losing nearly $5.5 million to scams in 2024. Victims ranged in age
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County, will host a five-part candidate forum in Sugar Grove, featuring candidates running in contested races for the offices of Sugar Grove Fire Protection District Trustee, Waubonsee Community College Trustee, Village of Sugar Grove Trustee, Village of Sugar Grove President, and Kaneland
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their February membership meeting Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Club members welcomed our newest member Kari Mathieu, into our group, held a short business meeting, then began to celebrate Valentines
