Aurora’s most famous artist, Ruth Van Sickle Ford, discussed
The Kiwanis Club of Aurora at Plum Landing, Aurora, Tuesday, Oct. 25, heard on one of Aurora’s most famous artists, Ruth Van Sickle Ford, from Nancy Hopp.
National novel-writing for youth at Aurora Public Library District this month
Once upon a time, there was a child who loved stories. Afternoons spent at the library, surrounded by books, were some of the best afternoons spent. On one afternoon in November, a librarian approached the child and asked, “Have you ever written a story?” The child responded with a look
Wayne brothers in exhibit honors
Oswego’s Little White School Museum invites all area residents to visit their annual “Remembering our Veterans” special exhibit at the museum, 72 Polk Street (Jackson at Polk), just two blocks from historic downtown Oswego. This is the 16th year the exhibit to honor area veterans has been hosted by the
Day of the Dead Sugar Skull City Nov. 3 in Aurora
First Fridays will celebrate Day of the Dead as part of Sugar Skull City events in downtown Aurora. Two outdoor festivals will be part of the events. One will take place in the parking lot east of Broadway behind Balderas Beauty Salon. The event will feature pan de muerto, catrinas,
Pennies to Pies Drive through Nov. 18
Naperville Park District invites donations to the 16th annual Pennies for Pies drive, November 1-18. Pennies for Pies is an initiative begun in 2006 by the District’s preschool classrooms with the goal of encouraging donations of any amount—including pocket change, to help provide funds for the purchase of pumpkin pies
Pumpkin Smash events Saturday, Nov. 5
Pumpkin Smash Saturday, Nov. 5: Carved jack o’ lantern can be composed at several locations in Kane County from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 5. Only plant materials are accepted, please remove any plastic or metal components. All of the below-listed events will take place: • Kane County Recycling
Focus: Climate and Equitable Jobs Act
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County invites the public to the Batavia Public Library Thursday, Nov. 3 to learn more about Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), Public Act 102-0662, and its implications for Illinois and for our communities. The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act is a
Annual Tom-A-Hawk 5K Turkey Trot Nov. 19
The Second Annual Tom-A-Hawk 5K Turkey Trot will be Saturday, Nov. 19 in Downtown Aurora. The A+ Foundation for West Aurora Schools and the Aurora East Educational Foundation co-host this event to raise funds for public education students in Aurora. The beautiful (Fox) River trail course starts at the Wilder
Birthday tribute: Ruth VanSickle Ford
By Al Benson Approximately 70 persons gathered Saturday, Oct. 22, to celebrate Ruth VanSickle Ford’s 125th birthday. Guests dined at the Aurora Country Club amid 50 oil and watercolor paintings loaned by patrons of the late Aurora artist, educator, and entrepreneur. Ford (1897-1989) owned and operated the Chicago Academy of
Trick or Treat in Aurora Saturday, Oct. 29
Aurora Downtown will be host to its annual Trick or Treat downtown event from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Costumes are encouraged, and all ages and abilities are welcome to join in he fun. Aurora Downtown, a group of downtown business and property owners, first was host
Quad County Urban League Gala Oct. 29
The Quad County Urban League Annual Equality Gala will occur Saturday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m. to midnight, at Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naperville Boulevard, Naperville. The event will celebrate, empower, and change lives. The fundraiser will support racial justice, civil rights, and economic empowerment for our children, youth, and
Halloween activities promise fun for Aurora Public Library District participants
Looking for safe, family-friendly Halloween activities for your children this year? Do you want to show off your costume, but don’t want to trick-or-treat in the cold? The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) has wonderful events planned for your little ghosts and goblins! Santori Library, Eola Road Branch, and West
‘A Century of Headlines’ at Cantigny Park Oct. 27
Cantigny Park continues its Headlines from History series with “A Century of Headlines: Exploring the Tribune by the Decade,” a program by Jeffrey Anderson, one of Cantigny’s resident historians. The free presentation at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, may be attended in person at the Cantigny Park Visitors Center (parking
Oswego athletes’ reunion Sunday, Oct. 23
The Little White School Museum, 72 Polk Street (Jackson at Polk) in Oswego invites all former Oswego School District athletes, coaches, sponsors, and other sports staffers to their first “School Reunion – Athletics,” to gather to reminisce about the fun they had during their school careers. The “School Reunion –
Rummage, bake, sales in Geneva Oct. 27-29
United Methodist Church of Geneva, 211 Hamilton Street, will hold a rummage sale and bake sale October 27-29. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Sale dates and hours are Thursday, Oct. 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m; Friday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.;
State representative Batinick host to college aid workshop
Next week, State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) will be host to a College Financial Aid & FAFSA Workshop in Plainfield. representative Batinick invites constituents from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Plainfield Community Center, 15014 S. Des Plaines Street in Plainfield for this event. “Preparing for
Two town halls on SAFE-T Act
Kane and DuPage County locations will be hosts to town halls on the SAFE-T Act and ending cash bail. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Parkview Community Church, 764 St. Charles Road in Glen Ellyn, will be host to the DuPage town hall from 10 a.m. to
Trunk or Treat in Plano Oct. 30
Children are invited to participate in “Trunk or Treat” sponsored by St. Mary’s Catholic Church and United Methodist Church (UMC) of Plano. This event will be at the Plano UMC parking lot from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, Children will go from car trunk to car trunk
Aurora applications: Trunk-or-Treat
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry is accepting exhibitor applications for its third annual Trunk-or-Treat Friday, Oct. 28. The drive-through event will be 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Aurora University’s Spartan Athletic Park, Edgelawn Drive and Jericho Road in Montgomery. The public is invited. Admission is free. The deadline for
Indian holiday, Diwali, at Eola Road Branch Oct. 15
The Eola Road Branch in Aurora will be illuminated from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15! The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) invites you to our annual Festival of Lights celebration to honor the traditional Indian holiday, Diwali. There will be activities for the whole family, a special