Plano-Bologna-Sandwich Day raises funds for food pantries
Mayor of Sandwich, Todd Latham and his son, Christian, fry thick slices of bologna for the annual Plano-Bologna-Sandwich Day, October 23.
Unity Dinner Honors Veterans Nov. 11
A Unity dinner will honor military veterans on Veterans Day from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11, at the Prisco Center, 150 S. Lake Street, Aurora. The event is sponsored by the Community Advocacy Awareness Network (CAAN), a 501c3. The organization volunteers will salute all ranks of military
Annual Tom-A-Hawk 5K Turkey Trot Nov. 19
The A+ Foundation for West Aurora Schools and the Aurora East Educational Foundation are co-hosts to the 2nd Annual Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot which will be held along the Fox River in downtown Aurora Saturday, Nov. 19. There are more than 650 registrants thus far for this morning of fun and
Crafts explode with informal, connected hobby group
Are you crafty? Then most likely you have shelves of uncompleted projects and unopened craft supplies. We know you had the best intentions, but life gets in the way and new hobbies don’t find an opportunity to flourish. If you need help using up your craft supply hoard of yarn,
Big Library Read in Batavia
Through November 16, Batavia Public Library cardholders of all ages may experience Big Library Read, biglibraryread.com, the world’s largest digital book club, with a Newbery Award-winning young adult novel. Booklovers with a valid library card may join thousands of others around the world who are borrowing Darcie Little Badger’s indigenous
Several grand openings of housing in Aurora
Officials perform the ceremonial ribbon-cutting last week in Aurora for the grand opening of the Lumen Fox Valley at Fox Valley Mall. The new 304-unit community is complete in part, with residents’ lounge, heated pool, grills, workout room, and community office spaces.
Gingerbread House Challenge
Messenger Public Library in North Aurora will be host to a Gingerbread House Challenge throughout November. Submissions will be accepted starting November 10 at the User Services desk. Submissions will close December 1. Submissions will be voted on at the Messenger annual Holiday Open House, Sunday, Dec. 4 starting at
Cantigny Park Museum activities free Veterans Day
The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton will celebrate Veterans Day Friday, Nov. 11 with activities and programs for all ages. In addition, the Museum will offer extended hours by staying open until 8 p.m., and Cantigny’s daily parking fee will be waived. The official end of World
Veterans’ program in Yorkville
The Chapel on the Green, Chapel on the Green, 107 West Center St., Yorkville, Veterans Day program, planned for Sunday, Nov. 13, is taking shape. Yorkville area veterans who have agreed so far to talk about their time in the service are Reverend Bob Dell, a World War II veteran;
Veterans’ honors in Oswego church
Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, 5 W. Washington Street in Oswego, will honor veterans Sunday, Nov. 13. Veterans are invited to wear uniforms or other identifying apparel to an 8:15 a.m. traditional worship or a contemporary service at 10:30 a.m.. At both services, veterans will be asked to
Aurora Veteran’s Day parade 10:15 am
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 and Our Community,’ the annual Aurora Veterans Day Parade will begin at 10:15 a.m. Friday Nov. 11, in
Bureau Gravity offers support
Bureau Gravity’s second event in their “What Matters” Photo and Video Contest & Gallery series has been rescheduled to Friday, December 2 from 6 p.m. -9 p.m. at their downtown Aurora production studio to showcase and empower the next generation of young creatives.. Bureau Gravity is proud to support local creators as
Veterans’ salute in Aurora November 6
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, will honor veterans with a patriotic music concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Interim Pastor Andy Morgan said the concert will be held in the Church sanctuary. A reception with refreshments
A 24-Hour Veterans Guard Vigil this week
The DeKalb County Courthouse 24 Hour Veterans Vigil will take place Friday, Nov. 4, starting at 4 p.m. and ending Saturday, Nov. 5 at 4 p.m.. An opening ceremony will start at 3:30 p.m. Friday previous to the vigil. Any veteran who wishes to assist by standing a guard watch
Swedish Beatles, ABBA-tribute band in Elgin Dec. 6
It’s really no exaggeration to say ABBA was the Swedish Beatles. Marie-Claire Follett, who lives in California, but hails from London, is the bubbly musician who plays ABBA’s Anni-Frid Lyngstad in her ABBA tribute band and will bring her show to the Hemmens Cultural Center at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.
“His Mind’s Eye,” display at Marmion Academy
“Novack” is among 15 images by Aurora photographer Perry Slade in “His Mind’s Eye,” a display at Marmion Academy’s Dr. Scholl gallery at the School, 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora.
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,