The Aurora Public Library Foundation is proud to invite the community to attend this year’s Annual Winter Gala Saturday, Dec. 2! This year’s event once more will feature the Windy City Dueling Pianos for the night’s entertainment. Dinner will be provided by Reuland’s Catering and the auction will feature fabulous
Eight Aurora Lions Club members served lunch at Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora Nov. 9.
Lisa Fredenburgh, Parolini Distinguished Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities at Aurora University, leads the national anthem at Aurora University’s Veterans Day observance Friday, Nov. 10.
It’s that time of year when… the Elgin Symphony Orchestra joins with the Elgin Master Chorale to present three opportunities to celebrate the holiday season with festive music, favorite carols, dance performances by students from the Integrity School of Dance, and a guest appearance by Santa Claus. This year’s “Holiday
Plano Rockin’ Christmas activities will take place the first weekend in December. Activities include sponsoring Holiday dinner gift cards for families in the community, parade, Christmas music played by Emily G. Johns School 6th Grade Band and Choir and Plano Middle School Choir, window decorating, and refreshments. The 2023 Plano
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will have an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19. Breakfast will be served at the American Legion Post at 510 E. Dearborn St. in Plano. The event is open to the public and in
A habitat restoration work day will be held at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve from 9 a m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 25. We will be cutting and stacking invasive brush. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your favorite loppers and hand cutters. Bliss Woods is a beautiful, high-quality
The Aurora community will salute heroes on Veterans Day who bravely served our country and returned home to continue serving in many ways throughout the community. With the theme ‘Serving Our Country, Serving Our Community,’ the annual Aurora Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony will begin at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday,
On behalf of the Aurora Public Library Foundation, we invite everyone to join us at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Santori Library for our Annual Winter Gala! Enjoy a night of entertainment, awards, delicious food from Reulands’ and a chance to bid on unique items at our annualWinter
Veterans Day will honor all of those who have served the country in war or peace, dead or alive, although it’s largely intended to thank living Veterans for their sacrifices.Please walk with us in the City of Aurora parade, mustering at 9:30 a.m. at Benton and Broadway. Veterans Day, formerly
Visitors to the inaugural Christmas at Cantigny celebration will be in for a special holiday treat, including McCormick House walk-throughs, ice skating, and dazzling light installations. The festive fun will begin December 1. The newly-renovated McCormick House in Wheaton will be open to the public for the first time since
A 54th annual Pearl Harbor Day memorial luncheon will be held at 11:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4, at Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 S. Batavia Avenue in Batavia. The event, including an annual Ted Brattin Youth Awards ceremony, is co-sponsored by Aurora Rotary Club and Navy League Aurora Council 247. Guest
Senior Services Associates Inc. will be host to its 17th Annual Pie Auction Fundraiser at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at Belle Salle Banquet Hall, 1920 E. New York Street. Tickets are $55 each, Seniors can purchase tickets for a discounted rate of $48. Join us for a deliciously fun
Art and Market Aurora will be back at Society 57 for three Fall Saturdays this season November 11 and December 2 and 16. The Aurora Downtown group’s curated, indoor-market will be host to two dozen local makets at Society 57, 100 S. River Street. The market will feature baked goods
The Aurora Navy League will be host to its 54th Annual Pearl Harbor Day Luncheon from 11:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4 at Lincoln Inn Banquets, Batavia. Tickets are $30 each and much be purchased no later than November 27. Further information contact Lisa Garcia at lisag@rcwegman.com or 630.486.9869. —Len Wass
Veterans in the Plano area are welcome to come to the Soup and Sandwich Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 at the Plano Methodist Church, 219 N. Hale Street in Plano. There will be soup, bread, sandwiches, and dessert luncheon. The meal will be provided by
Chicagoland’s second-snowiest Halloween didn’t dampen the festivities for the State’s second-largest city.
As Winter approaches, it’s time to prepare for snowmobiling season. To ensure the safety of snowmobilers, the Illinois Snowmobile Safety Course is here to equip enthusiasts with the knowledge and skills they need. This free, eight-hour, instruction course provides participants with comprehensive training in snowmobiling, including maintenance and repair, safe
The Sandwich VFW Post #1486 will sponsoring a turkey dinner from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at The Sandwich VFW, 713 S. Main Street. Donations for the dinner are $14 for turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, corn, dinner roll, and dessert. The dinner will be dine-in
The Naperville Park District’s Knoch Knolls Nature Center will be host to Terrific Turkeys November 18 and November 20-22 as part of the Nature Discovery Days program—a series of free, self-guided activities for families. Easy instructions and materials are available for families to participate in any or all of the
