Open Roads ABATE meeting and family picnic
Open Roads ABATE members met Saturday, Aug. 24, for their August meeting followed by a family picnic after the meeting at the home of Patti & Kevin, ABATE members.
Downtown Aurora Alley Art Fest Aug. 31
Alley Art Festival will fill downtown Aurora with artists for its 14th year from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. The free festival will bring more than 90 Aurora area artists to the downtown. The popular, grassroots art festival will be staged at pedestrian-friendly Water Street Mall and Downer
November will be National Diabetes Awareness
By Russ George During the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s monthly membership meeting, held Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora. Club members and their guests received a presentation on the Club’s second major fundraising event of this year. November will be National Diabetes Awareness Month
Alley Art Festival in 14th year Aug. 31
Alley Art Festival will fill downtown Aurora with artists for its 14th year from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. The free festival will bring more than 90 local artists to the Aurora area. The popular, grassroots art festival will be staged on both pedestrian-friendly Water Street Mall and
Yorkville Used Book Sale Labor Day weekend
The 15th annual Used Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Yorkville Library, 902 Game Farm Road will be the coming weekend. All books will be $1; children’s paperbacks and board books will be $.50. The sale will be held over Labor Day weekend during Home Town Days. The
Outdoor time can relieve stress
Studies show that time outdoors can relieve stress, boost your immune system, improve sleep, and contribute to overall good health. “Nurtured by Nature” is a monthly series, where you can experience the healing effects of nature. We’ll incorporate gentle stretching, deep breathing and a focus on awareness during these hikes
Yorkville candy company Mars Wrigley sweetens bingo
Yorkville candy company Mars Wrigley sweetened a senior citizens’ bingo party Wednesday, Aug. 14. Nine company associates handed out 50 swag bags of products to bingo winners at Senior Services Associates’ senior center. Approximately 120 seniors attended the noon event at the senior center at 908 Game Farm Rd. in
Rotary Club of Batavia holds Corvette Raffle
The Rotary Club of Batavia proudly announces its 36th Annual Corvette Raffle, offering participants the opportunity to win either $50,000 in cash or a brand-new 2025 Corvette 1LT. This year’s raffle promises excitement with only 1,200 tickets available for purchase at $100 each, which provides ticket holders not only a
Diabetes Club meet and greet in St. Charles
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its August meet and greet, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Aug. 17, at Panera Bread, 2871 East Main Street, near Kirk Road, in St. Charles, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Montgomery Fest Grand Marshal: Retired Sergeant Adam Kuncl
This year, the Village of Montgomery will honor and salute retired Sergeant Adam Kuncl as the 2024 Montgomery Fest Grand Marshal. Sergeant Kuncl, a Montgomery resident, began his service and allegiance to the Village in 2000, continuing until 2012, when he was injured in the line of duty. “This year,
Candidates forum Aug. 18 in Aurora’s Ward 1
Working Families Aurora (WFA) will be host to a candidates forum Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Marywood Community Center,1405 Church Road, Aurora. This forum aims to provide an opportunity for individuals who wish to run in the special election for the position of Ward 1 alderperson. It is an excellent
The Full Monty to start at Paramount Aug. 21
Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora is ready to prove the naked truth – anything can be accomplished with the right mix of friends and courage – with its cheeky 2024-25 Broadway Series opener, The Full Monty. Director, Jim Corti, and associate director, Creg Sclavi, fresh from their acclaimed production of
Aurora Public Library District offers support for educators’ goals
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) offers a wealth of opportunities designed to support educators in their critical role of shaping young minds. We aim to inspire our diverse community by continuingly offering educational (and fun!) resources and experiences for students. From digital tools to Library tours, we are committed
Members of Diabetes Club of Fox Valley active
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their August membership meeting Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30
Veggie Fest returns August 10, 11
Presented by the by Science Of Spirituality, Veggie Fest will return with support from national brands and community sponsors from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11, at Danada South Park in Lisle. Veggie Fest is coming back to the Chicago suburbs with its biggest
Illinois AFL-CIO re-elects officers at Convention
The Illinois AFL-CIO wrapped up its 46th Constitutional Convention Thursday, Aug. 1 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont. Four-hundred delegates asserted their trust in the leadership of IL AFL-CIO president Tim Drea and secretary-treasurer Pat Devaney by voting to re-elect president Drea, secretary-treasurer Devaney, and the Executive Board
Home Energy Savings program at APLD August 15
Are you tired of sky-high energy bills? Want to reduce your carbon footprint and help the environment? The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) is bringing its expertise to the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) with a Home Energy Savings program Thursday, Aug. 15. This event is an opporunity to learn practical
Wesley United Methodist Church attends the Kane County Cougars
Reverend Tammy Scott, second from right, attends the Kane County Cougars’ All Faiths Night Friday, Aug. 2.
‘Science Guy’ launches water-bottle rockets
An Aurora church became a space-rocket launching site Wednesday, July 31. For a family science night, youth and adults launched water-bottle rockets in the Wesley United Methodist Church parking lot. Approximately 30 persons participated. Jim “Science Guy” Merk, a Church member and a retired West Aurora schools science teacher, led
Aurora Navy League picnic August 20
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its annual picnic Tuesday, Aug. 20. The meeting will be held at the Jericho Park starting at approximately 5 p.m. and finishing at approximately 8 p.m.. The address is: 39W365 Jericho Road Aurora. The entry is off Jericho Road near the Jericho