Fox Valley Orchestra will open a three-concert “Summer Pops” series on Sunday, June 30. Themed “FVO Goes West,” the inaugural concert is at 3 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. Selections will celebrate America’s great westward expansion with music of pioneers, cowboys and fearless
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming our society, impacting many aspects of our everyday lives. If you’d like to learn more about its capabilities, an upcoming Aurora Public Library District (APLD) program entitled, AI Playground: Experiment & Learn, will give a basic introduction to AI and provide the opportunity to
Suburban residents were among Aurora Lions Club 2024-2025 officers and directors installed Thursday, June 20. Open to the public for the first time, the event was held at Aurora Country Club in Aurora. Co-presidents installed were Randy Brown, membership chair and Susan Koepke, past president and co-service chair; Jay Short,
The Venue, a live music performance room in downtown Aurora, will be host to Rock a la Carte, a Queen tribute band, July 6. The Venue, which is run by nonprofit Fox Valley Music Foundation, will be host to the classic rock tribute show at Mundy Park, which is adjacent
By Russ George Wednesday, June 12, members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley heard a presentation from Dr. Lulu Blacksmith, EdD, founder of Companeros en Salud/Partners in Health, NFP. DCFV vice president of Program, Chuck Nelson, introduced our guest speaker, stating, “Lulu Blacksmith, EdD, serves as managing director of
Fox Valley Brass Band will perform “Summer Pops,” a concert of show tunes, patriotic melodies and pops pieces, at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 23. Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora, will be host to the concert. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Donations
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Chamber member Taco Dalé with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, June 13. The new restaurant, 842 N. Randall Road, Batavia, has become the fifth and newest Taco Dalé restaurant in the Chicago area. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration along
An Aurora church and four community organizations will partner in a free four-day arts camp for 50 students. Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora, will host its annual Art and Soul Camp from Monday, June 24 through Thursday, June 27. Community partners are Aurora Area Interfaith
Aurora’s Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry opened a series of seven free outdoor cooking classes by area chefs Saturday, June 15. The inaugural class, “Easy Summer Salads,” took place at Marie’s Garden Kitchen, 835 N. Highland Avenue in Aurora, part of an urban farm affiliated with the pantry on Aurora’s west
Karen Luebbers loves to spin yarn. In fact, she has been creating her own yarn from sheep’s wool for more than 40 years. She is one of the many artisan residents at Covenant Living at the Holmstad who will be featured during the senior living community’s annual Bazaar in September.
Foodies and jazz afficionados looking for a special night out are invited to Cantigny’s first-ever Jazz Soirée at the Robert R. McCormick House from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, June 21. The one-of-a-kind evening in Winfield is a prelude to the Cantigny Jazz and Wine Fest June 23, the
More than 70 exhibitors and vendors were part of the annual Aurora Greenfest at the Prisco Center Saturday, June 8 in Aurora.
Fox Valley Christian Ministerial Alliance will be host to Men Who Cook fundrasier from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora. In addition to the curbside pickup event, there will be a classic car show. —Peggy Hicks
Kids aged 7 to 13 are invited to Kidz N Boats from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Phillips Park, Mastondon Lake in Aurora. Kids can learn about boating safety in kayaks and canoes. Lunch will be provided. Register at Aurora Township Youth Center, 313 Gale Street,
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County, in partnership with the League of Women Voters Aurora Area and the League of Women Voters of Elgin Area, invite residents of Kane County and the surrounding communities to a timely and informative presentation on U.S. immigration policy and the issues
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, June 15. A clinic by Aurora Lions Club will take place at Aurora Public Library West Branch, 233 Constitution Drive in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking
In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15, DuPage County will be host to a Senior Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 14 at 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. The event will feature agencies that provide services for older adults and their caregivers in
The site of the Grove School south of Oswego where the Lucas children (shown above in 1894), members of one of the area’s Black farming families attended classes, will be one of the stops when Oswego’s Little White School Museum hosts “Oswego History Tour – African American Heritage” at noon Sunday, July 7.
The Kane County Specialty Courts recently held an inspiring art show aimed at assisting individuals battling mental health and substance abuse issues in their journey to recovery. The event, which took place at the Kane County Judicial Center, showcased a diverse array of artwork created by participants in the specialty
