The 36th Annual DuKane Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. (A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education) of Illinois’ biggest event of the year and one of the biggest motorcycle runs in the State will be Sunday, Oct. 9. The all-day event with registration at Knucklehead’s Tavern/Schmidt’s Towne Tap in Elburn will feature live music
Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 will be host to its second annual golf outing Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Bliss Creek Golf Course in Sugar Grove with registration and lunch at 10:30 a.m. and with a noon shotgun start. The outing with conclude with a steak dinner at 5:30 p.m. with
The St. Charles Veterans Center will be host to many events during U.S. Constitution Week • Thursday, Sept. 15, Open House 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. The Convention of States organization presents “Article Five”. Come learn about the process of amending the Constitution. Refreshments will be available. • Friday, Sept.
Naperville’s 21st annual remembrance ceremony honoring the victims and heroes of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will feature a keynote address from retired Army Lt. Colonel Ryan Yantis, who survived the attack at the Pentagon. The ceremony, hosted by the Exchange Club of Naperville in partnership with the City of
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) believes that children should understand the different jobs associated with vehicles and learn about the community around them. Every year, State representative Kifowit looks forward to her annual Kid Expo and Touch-a-Truck event. This event is a large scale, interactive, informative, and educational event
The 42nd Scandinavian Day Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Vasa Park, 35w217 State Route 31, in South Elgin. The celebration will features Nordic culture and heritage with foods and crafts, ABBA tribute band, vendors from Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
The eighth annual Hip Hop Festival in downtown Aurora Sunday, Aug. 28 offers a pulsating perspective.
More than ever in history, marginalized groups are announcing to the world “we are here, we have always been here, and we matter!” This message is incredible for young people to see and hear who may feel that they don’t fit the norms, or feel unseen, or unheard. The Aurora
Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora, a nonprofit that fights diabetes, will hold an annual Fall drive-through barbecue dinner fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15. The event will take place at Aurora Advent Christian Church, 905 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. The public is invited. Proceeds will benefit
Electronics, clothing and shoes, cooking oil, and florescent tube lights will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 10 at 820 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton Public Works Storage Lot. Acceptable items: clothing, shoes, sheets, bedding, towels and other household textiles in any condition. No heavily soiled items. Shoes
The Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 will be host to Illinois Director of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) Terry Prince at its monthly meeting Friday, Sept. 9 beginning at 8 a.m. at 1 E. Benton Street in Downtown Aurora. Director Prince will discuss the services that IDVA has to offer along with
Cantigny Park and the League of Women Voters invite the public to their next Civic Awareness Series program at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 at Park Visitors Center. The program, offered in-person and online, will address violence in our communities and how to restore safety. Panelists include Phil Andrew, principal
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events this month. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. • Escape Room AdventureThis Escape Adventure will be available all month.
This week, Aiden, a kindergartner at McCleery Elementary School in Aurora, was awarded a Nintendo Switch as part of the Back 2 The Books Event.
Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) believes that children should understand the different jobs associated with vehicles and learn about the community around them. This is why every year, Kifowit looks forward to her annual Kid Expo and Touch-a-Truck event. This event is a large scale, interactive, informative, and educational
By Emily Steele During the COVID-19 pandemic, budgets were stretched tight, and every dollar counted. That’s why Illinois Extension consumer economic educators make financial discussions easy to understand so you can explore your options and make informed decisions. Around the State and close to home, we offer reliable, unbiased research-based
Registration is open for the fourth Annual Aurora Pooch Parade
First Fridays will feature Nuna Ceramics grand opening Friday, Sept. 2, at 77 S. Lake Street, Aurora and The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange’s local hip hop art show at 64 S. River Street. —Downtown Aurora
The 38th Annual ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Towards Education) social hour with host ABATE of South Dakota was Thursday, Aug. 11 at Whitewood City Park near Sturgis, S.D..
Winfield resident Carrie Skreens, left, and Cristal Lopez, Aurora, nail siding in June at a Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity women build at 656 Spruce St. in Aurora.
