Oswego Village president Ryan Kauffman and Village trustees invite residents to Village Board on Your Block, a meet and greet event, Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hunt Club Elementary School, 4001 Hunt Club Drive in Oswego. This event offers a unique opportunity for community members
The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora, recently announced its November lineup, which will start with a free First Fridays open house concert sponsored by Fox Valley Credit Union. Unless otherwise noted, doors open for all shows at 7 p.m. Shows start at 8 p.m.. •Sunday, Nov. 3, Tiwa Bleu and
November, dinosaurs are taking over the Aurora Public Library District (APLD)! Whether your little one is a budding paleontologist or you’re a movie buff with a soft spot for prehistoric classics, we have an exciting lineup of activities that will bring dinos to life in the most fun and creative
By Al Benson New Hope Advent Christian Church of Aurora has launched a monthly caregivers’ support group. Started in the fall, the group meets on the third Monday of each month from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the library of Temple B’nai Israel, 400 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora.
Seventeen EGJ 4th, 5th, and 6th graders presented on Climate and Culture at Emily G. Johns School at a recent Plano Community Unit School District No. 88 Board of Education meeting. Each student spoke about an aspect of how their school is focusing on this important topic.
Loaves & Fishes Community Services is inviting the community to celebrate its 40th anniversary during an Open House from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at their Naperville Grocery Market, the Frank J. Rus & Donald S. Toy Food Market & Resource Center, 1871 High Grove Lane, Naperville.
Instead of throwing away that old pumpkin after Halloween, people can recycle them for free at Geneva’s Pumpkin Smash Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Community Gardens at Prairie Green, at Peck and Bricher roads. The Pumpkin Smash, which is sponsored by the City’s Natural Resources
The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will be partners with University of Illinois Extension and SCARCE for Aurora’s second annual Pumpkin Smash 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 2 at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, 1100 Jericho Road, Aurora. Anyone interested can come to smash and recycle pumpkins to decrease
Martha Isabel, left, provided a game, prizes, and candy for children at Plano Methodist Church trunk or treat October 13.
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its first gala dinner, “A NIGHT TO END DIABETES”, Friday, Nov. 1, at the Lincoln Inn, 1345 South Batavia Avenue, in Batavia. Dancing to live music by Trio, with Roger Legel, Sherry Schultz and Dave Enway, performing classic hits
Two popular holiday events will be presented by the Naperville Park District: Santa’s Naperville Workshop and Santa’s Hotline and registration is open. Santa’s Naperville Workshop, presented by Woody Buick GMC, will be held at the Paddleboat Quarry Rentals building, at 441 Aurora Avenue, from December 2 through December 22. Families
New Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora, will be host to a fourth annual trunk-or treat event from 11:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 27. Youth are invited to attend in costumes in the church parking lot. Admission and parking are free. Candy and other treats will be
The Sandwich VFW Post #1486, 713 S. Main Street, will sponsor a turkey dinner Saturday, Nov. 2, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.. Donations for the dinner are $14 for turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, veggies, dinner roll, and dessert. The dinner is dine in or drive-thru with funds
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in November. 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 Adventure This Escape Adventure will be available in the
Accessibility at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is essential to ensuring that everyone in Aurora, regardless of physical, cognitive, or sensory ability, can access the resources and services we offer. APLD is a community hub where people come to learn, connect, and grow. To maintain this role, it is
Aurora Lions Club members in yellow aprons from left Jay Short, Joe Beary and Arvid Meyer accept donations on annual Candy Days Oct. 11-12.
Steve Lord, Aurora Beacon News reporter, gives details on the life and times of controversial Aurora mayor, Paul Egan, at Aurora Lions Club’s October 17 membership meeting.
By Al Benson “Now it’s my turn!” That is what former Mexican-American farm worker said when he was selected as a NASA astronaut. In a Tuesday, Oct. 15, speech entitled “Reaching New Heights,” Hernandez chronicled his transformation from farm hand to astronaut. He started Aurora University’s 18th annual fall Celebrating
By Al Benson An Oswego tattoo artist has found his life’s ministry: Removing and covering human trafficking victims’ tattoos. He was the guest speaker at Aurora Navy League Council 247’s October 15 membership meeting at Riverview Diner in Montgomery. In his after-dinner speech entitled “Tattoos to Combat Human Trafficking,” Baker
The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora, will present a free movie night screening of “Night of the Living Dead” Sunday, Oct. 27. “Night of the Living Dead” is an American independent horror and cult film directed by George A. Romero and starring Duane Jones, Judith O’Dea and Karl Hardman. It
