Sign Language Santa at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
A girl chats with American Sign Language Santa Keith Strnad of Oswego, center, at the Aurora Lions Club annual party for deaf and hearing impaired kids Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Tanner House Museum in Aurora open for holidays
The historic William Tanner House Museum is now festively decorated in holiday finery and is ready to receive visitors for the annual Tanner House Holidays, through December 29. Open days and hours are Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., December 8, 15, 22, and 29; and Friday evenings
Aurora Public Art final 2024 exhibit
The City of Aurora’s Public Art Division will be have its final exhibit of 2024, Winter Garden Of Youth, from Friday, Dec. 6, through Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center, 20 E. Downer Place in downtown Aurora. Aurora Public Art’s gallery hours are
Lehnertz Avenue Christmas display
Aurora’s 73rd annual Lehnertz Avenue drive-thru Christmas display will open at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 and will feature lawn signs and cutout figures of, religious and secular figures homeowners’ lawns, including Charlie Brown characters, The display will every day run from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. through January 3,
Eleventh Annual Bridge Bust Contest
This winter, youth and families can build a bridge, memories, and lifelong skills with the 11th 4-H Bridge Bust Competition. Registration is open through mid-December for the popular annual event. The competition will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Parkview Christian Academy (lower campus),
Aurora Lions Club free vision screenings
Aurora Lions Club will continue free youth vision screenings Saturday, Dec. 21. Parents and caregivers are welcome to bring children ages six months to 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. Admission and parking are free. Advance registration is
Multi-cultural nativities on display at New England Congregational Church in Aurora
The community is invited to a unique and exciting “open house” event at New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora, Sunday, Dec. 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. On display will be a fascinating collection of multi-cultural nativities on loan from the Loyola University Museum of Art
50 nativity sets from around the world on display at Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist
Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, 5 W. Washington Street in Oswego, celebrated the season with an annual display of 50 nativity sets from around the world Friday, Dec. 6. Held during a chili and pie supper fundraiser by United Women in faith, the 20th annual display was held
Suburban Norwegian-Americans welcome Julenisse
Julenisse, Norway’s version of Santa Claus, made an early stop in Montgomery Sunday, Dec. 1. Sons of Norway Polar Star chapter 5-472 members celebrated Juletrefest, a traditional Nordic Christmas, with its annual December meeting at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery. The family event featured a potluck luncheon, tree trimming,
Annual Aurora firefighter turkey bowl flag football game
Continuing a Thanksgiving tradition, approximately 20 off-duty Aurora firefighters played their 16th annual Turkey Bowl exhibition flag football game Thursday. The second-shift team beat the third-shift squad, 25-20. Despite 28-degree temperatures, the contest on the holiday morning took place at West Aurora High School’s football practice field. Players, family members,
Fifty nativity sets to be displayed at Oswego church Dec. 6
Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, 5 W. Washington Street in Oswego, will display 50 nativity sets Friday, Dec. 6. The 20th annual display will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church during the Oswego Christmas Walk in downtown from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. The
Oswego Presbyterian nativity pageant Dec. 13
Oswego Presbyterian Church, 1976 Route 25, will stage a live nativity pageant from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. The church’s annual presentation will feature a depiction of the story of Jesus’ birth every 15 minutes. Live animals are
Diabetes Club to hold Lou Malnati’s fundraiser Dec. 9
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley is holding their December “Mini Fundraiser”, at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, 1720 N. Orchard Road, in Aurora, Monday, Dec. 9, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.. Join with our members and friends of DCFV, by ordering online at: loumalnatis.com, in the mobile
Celebrating 75 years in song: Aurora Festival Chorus, Dec. 8
Celebrating 75 years in song, Aurora’s Fox Valley Festival Chorus will present “From Paris to the North Pole: A Holiday Spectacular” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. The music of Mozart, Handel and Irving Berlin will be featured at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, with
Plano Legion Children’s Christmas Party
The Plano American Legion Post #395 Auxiliary will be host to a Children’s Christmas Party Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Plano American Legion, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. The Christmas party is open to the community and is for children 12 years old
Latin American Market December 14-15
The DuPage Hispanic Alliance will be host to the Latin American Market December 14-15 at the Fox Valley Mall, 195 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora. The Midwest’s largest artisan Latin American marketplace will have authentic, unique, and rare items from a variety of countries south of the U.S. border. Vendors
Annual madrigal dinner at West Aurora High, Dec. 14-15
West Aurora High School’s music department will stage its 37th annual madrigal dinner and dessert concerts December 14-15 at the student cafeteria, 1201 W. New York Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is free. The dinner concert with a three-course feast will take place Saturday, Dec. 14, at
The Aurora Library Winter Reading Adventure is here
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) invites you to cozy up with a good book and a warm drink and embark on an exciting Winter Reading Adventure (WRA)! This annual program is a delightful way to beat the winter blues, foster a love of reading, and connect with your library
Celebrate the holiday season at Fox River Valley Library
The Fox River Valley Library invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with a variety of festive programs and events. From music trivia to crafting unique ornaments, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this December. •Holiday Music Trivia, Date: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Black &
Guest bartender at Wyckwood House for a good cause Dec. 7
A special guest will be behind the bar at Wyckwood House, 80 S. River Street in downtown Aurora, Saturday, Dec. 7 evening. Marissa Amoni, of Aurora, from Marissa Bright PR, Boss Babes, Alley Art Festival, and more will take a bartending shift from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. “We’re thrilled