Aurora Advent Christian Church’s eighth annual Easter Egg Scramble
Jerad Campbell of Aurora carries son Ethan, 21 months, at Aurora Advent Christian Church’s eighth annual Easter Egg Scramble Saturday morning, April 8.
Kiwanis Club of Aurora One Day helpful
Kiwanis One Day is a city-wide of community service day to help the environment. As part One Day in Aurora, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 15, there is a medication disposal drop-off at the Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway, Aurora. The drop-off will accept all medications except controlled
Visiting Nurses at Diabetes Club
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley is meeting Thursday, April 13, at the historic Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 N. River Street, Montgomery. Meeting and dinner will be held in the Third Floor Banquet Room. Dinner is off the menu at 5:30 p.m. and meeting will begin at
Award-winner in Batavia April 23
Unity of Fox Valley church in Batavia will present award-winning singer-songwriter, Daniel Nahmod in concert, at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 23 and earlier in the day. Tickets are $25 and are available at the door, or by calling 630-879-1115 for more information. Daniel Nahmod will be a guest speaker and
Breakfast Buffet in Plano Sunday, April 16
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will hold an all-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, April 16 at the American Legion Post, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. The event is open to the public. The Sons of the American Legion will
Aurora Downtown seeks new director
Aurora Downtown will seek an executive director to replace the organization’s manager. Formed in 1975, the downtown group was most recently run by current manager Marissa Amoni, who took on the role of manager a handful of years after originally being hired as the group’s event coordinator. Amoni recently resigned
Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame induction
With torrential rain and howling wind as a backdrop, the classes of 2020 and 2022 were inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame Friday, March 31 at Villa Olivia in Bartlett. The weather did not deter attendees, who came to celebrate the 10 influential and talented artists all
Diabetes Club will meet April 13
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its April membership meeting Thursday, April 13, at the historic Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 N. River Street, Montgomery. Meetings are held in the Third Floor Banquet Room. Dinner is on members’ own from the menu at 5:30 p.m. and
Elgin Symphony Orchestra: Two April concerts
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) has announced two April concerts that feature music familiar across genres and for all ages. Friday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m., the ESO will present Friday Favorites: Music You Know – Spring Edition, at Second Baptist Church of Elgin, 1280 Summit St. The concert will
Legendary Train Run Saturday, April 8
The Legendary Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chapter Train Fun Run will be Saturday, April 8. Sign-up will begin at 9:45 a.m. at the Aurora Train Station, 233 N. Broadway in Aurora. The train will leave promptly at 10:20 a.m.. To participate, be there on time to purchase your
Spring, poetry, focus at First Fridays in Aurora
First Fridays in Aurora will celebrate the start of Spring along with National Poetry Month, Friday, April 7. Here are sites in downtown Aurora which will be in action with events and items to see: The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, 64 S. River Street, will have a Spring sale plus
Success: Sunrise Rotary 20th Wine and Chocolate
The Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club celebrated its 20th Anniversary Wine and Chocolate Extravaganza at the Stonebridge Country Club March 25. We extend a thank you to all who attended and participated and made this event a huge success. The tables were filled to capacity with guests. Auction items were displayed
Kiwanis One Day event April 15
Kiwanis Club members serve their communities all year, but the excitement for service really builds in April each year. Kiwanis members come together for Kiwanis One Day – a day of community service that is felt around the world. This year, One Day in Aurora will be Saturday, April 15,
Former Oswego industrial sector tour April 15
From the mid-19th Century through the first decade of the 20th Century, Oswego was a largely self-contained community with everything from a thriving downtown business district to manufacturers of everything from cigars to windmills. Participants will find out about Oswego’s industrial past when the “Made in Oswego” label appeared on
Faith Lutheran Church Easter egg drop Saturday, April 8
Here is the Faith Lutheran Church Easter egg drop in 2019 in Aurora. The drop has not been held in recent years, however, will be held the day prior to Easter this year, at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8.
The Ukraine/Russia War topic at Navy League April 18
You do not need to be a member of the Navy League, or have a reservation, to attend the in-person meeting, and the general public is welcome. The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday April 18 dinner meeting at the private room of the Riverview Diner, IL-25
Library Giving Day April 4 will help children grow
You want to see the great city of Aurora thrive and help its children succeed academically. However, many families lack the fundamental resources and literacy tools they need to do so. Therefore, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) Foundation is asking you to please donate to Library Giving Day April
Greek Independence Day celebrated in Aurora
The City of Aurora government honored the unity between Greece and America a day before the 202nd anniversary of the Greek Revolution with Greek Independence Day, Sat, March 25. Aurora Greek leaders, including City of Aurora Alderman Ted Mesiacos and City of Aurora Chief of Staff Alex Alexandrou, joined Aurora
Little White School Museum to hold Easter Egg make and take family craft Sunday, April 2.
The Little White School Museum, 72 Polk Street, Oswego will be host to a special Easter Egg make and take family craft activity Sunday, April 2.
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry to distribute groceries from mobile pantry
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will distribute groceries from a mobile pantry from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at New Covenant Full Gospel Church, 1029 Kane St. in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is free. Identification and registration are not required. In addition to groceries, diapers, toilet