The City of Aurora government will be host to its first-ever Aurora Restaurant Week from January 21 through February 4. The exciting new event is designed to showcase Aurora’s rapidly growing and diverse culinary scene. Residents and visitors will have the chance to enjoy exclusive discounts and prix-fixe menus at
Senior Services Associates, a nonprofit with offices in Aurora and Yorkville, will offer free income tax preparation help. The public is invited. The service, called AARP Tax Aide, is in cooperation with Internal Revenue Service under its Tax Counseling for the Elderly program. There are no age or income limits
The Plano American Legion Saturday, Jan. 11, as they welcome distinguished guest and National Vice Commander, Roger Mathison, during the 2025 Legion Family Caravan. He will be at the Plano Legion, 10 E. Dearborn Street, at 8:30 a.m. for a breakfast with American Legion families. This is an annual event
The Batavia Public Library is offering a special challenge to patrons this winter: Winter Challenge. Winter Challenge is a reading and activity club through the Batavia Public Library that qualifies participants to win prizes. Previously called Winter Library Club, Winter Challenge began December 16, and will end Friday, Jan. 31.
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in January. 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. •Read with Paws, Saturday, Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m.. Children can come
Shake off the winter chill and join the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for the debut of Polar-Palooza, a family-friendly winter festival designed to celebrate nature, community and our centennial anniversary, Join us from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean Street,
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora, will continue its Wednesday Night Gathering series with two events in January. Gatherings coordinator Michelle Curiel, Wesley children and family director, said events including a free dinner followed by a family activity will be held from 6 p.m. to 8
Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora celebrated Christmas Eve with an annual pageant by youth and adults before a candlelight worship service Tuesday, Dec. 24. The pageant featured youth and adult volunteer actors from the congregation in period costumes. Thew Elliott, church music and liturgy director, led carol singing and
The Friends of the Yorkville Public Library will have its 11th annual “Mini Golf FUN Raiser” Sunday, Feb. 2. This event will take place on both floors inside the library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville. Players will hit their balls between the book shelves and around obstacles provided by decorators
Aurora Lions Club will continue free vision exams from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. The service for youth ages six months to six years is at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. Registration is not required, walk-ins are welcome. Aurora Lions conduct exams
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in January. 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. •Spanish Story Time (Facebook), Wednesday, Jan. 8 and 22, 1 p.m.
Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ is holding an essay contest related to Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January 2025. One middle school and one high school student can each win $50 for their essays on the topic of what Martin Luther King, Jr. Day means to them. The
As the holiday season continues, it is a perfect opportunity to come together, reflect on traditions, and celebrate the diverse holidays that bring warmth and joy to our communities. The Aurora Public Library District is thrilled to be host to its 10th annual Celebración del Día de los Reyes Magos,
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in January 2025. 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.. •Winter Read BINGO Challenge Pick up your BINGO card after
Magical Starlight Theatre, a Naperville Park District program, will presents its January 2025 production, Cinderella, the weekends of January 10-12 and 17-19, 2025 at Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Avenue. The cast of Cinderella has been working hard since early October and is looking forward to sharing the magical
Celebrating the holidays, West Aurora High School students staged their 37th annual madrigal concerts last weekend. A dinner concert Saturday evening was followed by a dessert concert Sunday afternoon. Volunteers converted the student cafeteria to a Medieval-style great hall for the event. Quincy Ivory and Julie Popplewell reigned as king
Declan, left, and Hudson sit on Santa’s lap and receive a gift from Santa’s elf at the Plano American Legion Post #395 Children’s Christmas Party December 14.
The Aurora Public Library Foundation’s annual Winter Gala dazzled Saturday, Dec. 7, bringing together 150 vibrant members of our community for an unforgettable evening. This resounding success celebrated the heart and spirit of Aurora while honoring extraordinary individuals whose contributions have shaped our community in meaningful ways. It was an
Visitors to Do or Dye Designs salon in downtown Aurora enjoy hot cocoa at the sixth annual Cocoa Crawl the evening of Friday, Dec. 6.
Threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea stress the need for preparedness Navy Captain Christopher Labissiere said Monday, Dec. 9. The commanding officer of the Navy Reserve Center Great Lakes, was the keynote speaker at the 55th annual Pearl Harbor Day Luncheon at Lincoln Inn Banquets in Batavia. After
