Aurora Senior Expo at Prisco Community Center
Hundreds attend the Aurora Senior Expo at Prisco Community Center on Tuesday.
Father Glover Memorial Golf Outing June 7
The annual St. Peter Church, Father George Glover Memorial Golf Outing will be held Friday, June 7, at the Phillips Park Golf Course, 1001 Hill Avenue, Aurora followed by dinner at O’Malley’s Pub and Eatery, 701 Hill Avenue, next to the golf course. The fee of only $95 per golfer
Tickets remain for Aurora Lions Club baseball trip
Aurora Lions Club will sponsor a bus trip to the Chicago White Sox vs. Milwaukee Brewers baseball game June 2 in Milwaukee. The public is invited. Included will be transportation, game admission, and potluck tailgate party. The outing is a “Kids Need Glasses” fundraiser by Aurora Lions Club. The event
Exchange Club of Aurora Dine and Donate June 5 at Spartan House
Spartan House, 1032 Prairie Street, Aurora, will donate 10% of a check to the Exchange Club of Aurora Wednesday, June 5. Just mention the Exchange Club of Aurora to your server. Dine-in only. Excludes alcohol and any other promotions. The Exchange Club of Aurora was founded in 1937 and supports
Electronic Recycling Event in North Aurora
The Village of North Aurora is a partner with Kane County Recycles to present an electronic recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 1 at the North Aurora Police Department parking lot, 200 South Lincolnway, North Aurora. Attendees can safely recycle electronics, clothing and shoes, home textiles, and
Aurora Food Truck Festival 2024
Scenes reflect the annual Aurora Food Truck Festival Friday May 3.
‘Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes’ golf June 21
By Russ George Get your golf bag out and polish up your golf clubs! Sign up today to join all the other golfers who will “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Friday, June 21, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a shotgun start at
Summer dates set at Arranmore Farm and Polo
Arranmore Farm and Polo Club announced its Summer schedule for matches at its Oswego field. The public is invited. Matches are played on the Club’s international field at 34 Rance Road in Oswego. The dates are: July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
Appraisal of Hot Wheels toys, Barbies, May 10
Celebrity vintage toy collector Joel “The Toy Scout” Magee will appraise Hot Wheels toys, Barbies, Star Wars toys, comic books and other pre-1980s memorabilia from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Hampton Inn and Suites, 2423 Bushwood Drive, Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are
West Aurora Cemetery Memorial Day program
The West Aurora Cemetery will hold its annual Memorial Day celebration at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 26. The National organization, “Sons Of Union Veterans of the Civil War,” encampment from Rockford will present an historic program in Civil War uniforms. This cemetery has the graves of veterans from every of
‘A practical approach to gun violence’ May 11
Project Safe Aurora Violence Prevention Coalition invites the community to join a pivotal event focused on gun violence prevention. “A Practical Approach to Gun Violence,” is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Prisco Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue in Aurora. This community event aims
PrairieFest Quilt Show June 14-16
Are you a proud quilt owner? If so, why not share your fabric art treasure with the whole community during the 2024 PrairieFest Quilt Show? The show is co-hosted by the Quilters Dozen Quilt Club, the Oswegoland Park District, and the Little White School Museum. Area residents who own heirloom
Jo Fredell Higgins’ new book storytime event
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is thrilled to welcome an esteemed author for an upcoming special storytime event. Longtime Aurora resident, and former The Voice columnist, Jo Fredell Higgins, will share her delightful new children’s book, A Zoo Menagerie, with families at the Eola Road Library Branch at 10
St. Charles Arts Council programs for the year ready
The St. Charles Arts Council (SCAC) will hold the following programming for the rest of this year: •Monthly Artist Coffee Talk events: Artists meet on the third Tuesday each month at 10 a.m. at the St. Charles Public Library. This event is open to all and not restricted to SCAC
Aurora Spring electronics recycling drive thru 2024
It was a busy day with packed goods from the Aurora Spring electronics recycling drive thru at the Route 59 train station Saturday, May 4.
Montgomery Rotary Club Donates $1,000 to Boulder Hill Elementary School Library
The spirit of giving was alive and well in Montgomery as the Montgomery Rotary Club announced a generous donation of $1,000 to Boulder Hill Elementary School Library. This donation not only demonstrates the club’s commitment to education but also underscores their dedication to serving the local community. The donation was
Six Summer concerts by Consortium
Fox Valley Music Consortium will feature six Summer concerts, June through August. Scheduled to perform are Fox Valley Jazz Big Band, Fox Chamber Singers, Fox Valley Orchestra, and Fox Valley Brass Band. The series will open at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2, with “The Modern Big Band,” a concert by
Loaves & Fishes Chef Showdown
The Loaves & Fishes Chef Showdown competition in Aurora Thursday, April 18, raised funds and provides smiles for many including the representatives of Naperville’s Santo Cielo restaurant and lounge.
Explaining diabetes, common warning signs
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley work together, to bring about an awareness of diabetes, prediabetes, and the dangers of uncontrolled blood sugar (glucose). Last month, I shared with readers of The Voice, what the American Diabetes Association says about prediabetes. This week readers an
‘How to do Business with Aurora’
The City of Aurora government’s Purchasing Division will hold ‘”How to do Business with Aurora,” a free workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 7, at City Hall, 44 E. Downer Place in Aurora. Individual vendors and small to large vendors are invited. Topics will include: —Al Benson