The Aurora Public Library Foundation Annual Winter Gala will be held at Society 57, 100 S River Street, Aurora Saturday, Dec. 7. Guests will enjoy a delicious holiday buffet dinner, have the opportunity to bid on more than 50 unique experiences in our online auction, and enjoy the soothing music
Garfield Farm & Inn Museum, 2N930 Garfield Road in Campton Hills, will be host to its annual Candlelight at the Inn, Sunday, Dec. 8 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.. The open house will feature the 1840s-living-history farm and the 47 years of efforts to preserve and present northern Illinois’
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will join with State representatives Matt Hanson, Eva-Dina Delgado, Anna Moeller and Kam Buckner to hold a listening session to hear from Illinoisans about their questions and concerns related to Illinois’ public transit system. The event will be held Thursday, Dec. 12, from 6 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Liberty Street in Aurora, will hold a pancake/waffle breakfast Sunday, Nov. 24 from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.. In addition to pancakes and waffles, the menu includes bacon, sausage, fruit and pastries. The public is invited. Parking is free. Admission is a donation of $10 for
Next week many kids will be off school for Fall Break, making it the perfect time for family activities! The Aurora Public Library District has a great option: Magic with Gary Kantor, a family-friendly event Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. at the Santori Library, 101 S. River Street, Aurora.
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in December. 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 AdventureThe Escape Adventure will be available in the month
The Montgomery Beautification Committee will be host to its annual Holiday Decorations Contest to recognize homes and businesses for outstanding Holiday decorations that contribute to making “Montgomery Merry & Bright.” Registration is now open for the contest, which kicks off the holiday season in the Village. Residents can nominate their
Plano Methodist Church and Plano American Legion Auxiliary honored our veterans and their families with a Veterans Day Luncheon November 11 at the Plano Methodist Church.
Fox Valley Brass Band continues its 2024 concert series with “Peace, Light and Joy!” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora. Victor Anderson will direct the 31-member band in familiar carols and holiday favorites. Featured will be the music of
Honor Oswego’s veterans from the Civil War through the 21st Century by visiting the Little White School Museum annual “Remembering our Veterans” special exhibit at the museum, 72 Polk Street (Jackson at Polk), just two blocks from historic downtown Oswego. This is the 18th year the museum has hosted the
InterFaith Aurora will present its 16th annual “Thanksgiving Celebration of Music and Friendship” at New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora Sunday, Nov. 24, at 3 p.m.. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Representatives of 17 congregations will present songs and reflections from diverse
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will be host to a winter series of engaging bird watching walks, where participants can enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons while discovering the diverse birdlife inhabiting our forest preserves. Led by a Forest Preserve District naturalist, these walks will cover essential
Christmas decorations will be for sale at Plano Methodist Church, 219 N. Hale Street, Plano, Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Choose from a large variety of Christmas decorations: Snowmen, Santas, ornaments, and lights. Donations will be accepted. For more information please call the church office on
Aurora Lions Club members will ring handbells for the Salvation Army Saturday, Nov. 23.Approximately 18 Aurora Lions will ring bells for SA’s Red Kettle campaign from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, outside Jewel-Osco, 1952 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora. Aurora SA Corps Major Joaquin Rangel said the
Open Roads ABATE is collecting baby diapers and adult disposable underwear during the month of November. Containers to drop donations off are at Ivana’s, 12 W. Main Street, Plano; Cooper’s Home Furnishings, 112 W. Main Street, Plano; Heartland Bank, 200 E. Church Street, Sandwich; and Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game
Former prisoner of war and U.S. Army Veteran Jessica Lynch shared how she has turned her pain into her purpose in Aurora on Veterans Day. Her heart wrenching yet inspiring story of her time as a prisoner of war in Iraq moved many in the crowd to tears and then
By Russ George Help the Diabetes Club of For Valley raise funds to fight diabetes Tuesday, Nov. 19, by eating at Portillo’s, 531 N. Randall Road, in Batavia, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.. DCFV’s fundraising chairperson, Jenny McCain, has arranged for our Diabetes Club to receive 20% of an
Free vision exams by the Aurora Lions Club volunteers will be offered for children ages six months to 16 years from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Advance
The Naperville Park District’s Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road Naperville, will be host to Amazing Owls Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Monday, Nov. 25 through Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Children and
Want to do something wild & crazy? Come down to the Plano American Legion, 510 E. Dearborn, Plano, for Turkey Bowling Sunday, Nov. 17, beginning at 1 p.m.. There will be a $5 donation to enter, win a turkey for a prize, snacks, cash bar, fun, and proceeds to Plano
