The East High Football Old Timers Association 79th Annual Dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 S. Batavia Avenue (Route 31) Batavia. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and will cost $35 per person. The Old Timers Committee will induct the
It will be an evening of great music when the Village of Montgomery presents a free concert in Montgomery Park, 301 N. River Street Thursday, Oct. 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. Guests are encouraged to bring their chairs and blankets to sit back and relax as Beatles Tribute
The Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission’s Annual Cemetery Walk will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Riverside Cemetery, 414 N. River Street. Guests will be led through the cemetery on a tour back in time to meet the fascinating ghosts of early Montgomery settlers and other cemetery residents.
Lace up your running shoes and mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 5 for Montgomery’s annual River Run. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or just looking for a fun day out with the family, this year’s event offers something for everyone. With the classic 5K and 10K races and an
The City of Aurora will be host to a Free Fall Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Route 59 Metra Train Station, 1090 N. Route 59. All items are free to recycle, including televisions, but registration is required at www.aurora-il.org/electronics2024. Due to the
The Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest will take place Saturday, Oct. 5 Mount Saint Mary Park, St. Charles. The 5K is a twist on the traditional 5K! Awarded Top 100 Races in America by BibRave, the 5K is timed and the course is certified. The 5K will start at
The sixth annual Walking for Hope 5K will take place Saturday, Oct. 5, from 7 a.m. to noon at Wilder Park, 350 N. River Street, Aurora. Founded in honor of Kathryn J. Thompson, Kathryn J. Thompson Charities Inc.’s primary focus is to love and support all individuals, particularly those affected
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is offering a unique opportunity to dive into the rich history of Aurora. Monday, Sept. 23, the Library will welcome historian and author Dr. Alejandro Benavides, to speak about his research in the program titled Olivia & the
The third annual Pints by the Pond Craft Beer Festival, presented by Batavia Park District, will return to Peg Bond Center at Batavia Riverwalk Saturday, Sept. 21 for an afternoon of enjoying unique small-batch beer, live music, and food trucks. Try samples from over a dozen local breweries including returning
New England Congregational Church in Aurora celebrated the fall season with an outdoor community fall festival after worship services Sunday, Sept. 8. In addition to a luncheon, live music and games for all ages, the event also featured a bounce house, face painting, glitter tattoos and balloon sculptures. From noon
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County and Friends of the Fox River are excited to announce a special event called, “It’s Our Fox River Day,” taking place Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Glenwood Park Forest Preserve, 1644 S. River Street, Batavia. “It’s Our Fox River
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s September Meet and Greet, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, will be held this Saturday, Sept. 14, at Panera Bread, 1450 Douglas Road, in Oswego, from 9 a.m. to noon. Why not stop in,
The sixth annual Aurora Pooch Parade will take place Sunday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Sunken Garden of Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Roses Drive in Aurora. The public is invited. To enter: •All dogs must be current on vaccinations. •All must be socialized. •All must have a standard
As Summer makes way for Fall everyone can celebrate the cooler days with the second annual Bigfoot 5K Trail Run, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at The Wilds at Red Oak, 1400 N. River Road, North Aurora. The race will be through woodland and prairie on
Fox Valley Orchestra and Chorus will open the 2024-2025 concert season at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. The public is invited. Conductor Stephen Squires will lead the orchestra. Lisa Fredenburgh is chorus master. The inaugural concert of the 2024-2025
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County (lwvckcil.com) will be host to several events in September surrounding National Voter Registration Day (NVRD), a nationwide, nonpartisan effort to register hundreds of thousands of voters. The League will be out in force Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Sugar Grove campus
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is committed to empowering our community by providing valuable resources, especially when it comes to civic engagement. One of the most important offerings right now is our Voter Resources page, designed to help both first-time voters and ballot regulars navigate the election process with
The St. Charles Arts Council will be host to “The Great St. Charles Art Heist” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in downtown St. Charles. The premise of the event is this: Famous art collector Reginald Sturmley has decided to unveil a never-before-seen masterpiece by acclaimed local artist Howard Russo.
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, Sept. 17, dinner meeting at the private room of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill Street, Montgomery. A reception will begin promptly at 5 p.m. followed by a meeting at 5:30 p.m. with dinner afterward. The cost is $25 all-inclusive
Free vision exams for children ages six months to 16 years will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Advance registration is not required. Walk-ins are
