Memorial Day parade in Naperville
The Naperville Central High School band participates in the Memorial day Parade in Naperville.
Aurora Museum Week June 5-11
Aurora Downtown will sponsor the fifth annual Aurora Museum Week June 5 to June 11. Aurora Museum Week will focus on five museums with seven days of activities to encourage community members to visit and explore Aurora’s museums. Aurora Museum Week highlights: Blackberry Farm (Early Streets Museum), Aurora Regional Fire
Plano’s second Juneteenth Day at Johns School
Plano’s second annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held Sunday, June 19 next to Emily G. Johns School at 430 Mitchell Drive in Plano. Celebration will be freedom and family with a day full of relaxation, food, and family fun. This year’s event will feature a special tribute to fathers and
The People’s Ball, Summer Reading Adventure, at Aurora Public Library District
There is a lot happening at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) in the upcoming weekend. Two large-scale events are happening at Santori Library Friday evening and Saturday morning. The People’s Ball June 3 is the Library’s First Friday event with Aurora Downtown, and then we turn around and come
Fox River Arts Ramble, Elgin to Aurora, June 11 at 14 venues
The Fox River Arts Ramble will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at 14 venues from Elgin to Aurora. The work of more than 50 artists who live in the Fox River Valley will be featured during the self-guided tour. The Arts Ramble is a collaborative
15th annual Kane County Health Fair June 11
The Kane County Health Department, in partnership with the Aurora African American Health Coalition and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, is proud to sponsor the 15th Annual Health Fair: Healthy Mind, Body and Soul from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 11 at the Prisco Community Center, 150
Marmion Academy Alumni event June 3
The Marmion Academy Alumni Association is holding its 50th annual Steak Fry/Lobster Boil at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 3 in the school’s Alumni Hall and campus quad, 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. All over the age of 21 are invited to attend. Dinner tickets are $40 per person and include
New grave-markers at Spring Lake Cemetery in Aurora
Steven Westlake of Aurora-based P.H. Sheridan Camp No. 2, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Saturday, May 21, reads names of 18 veterans who recently received new grave-markers at Spring Lake Cemetery in Aurora.
Aurora’s Tanner House to open May 29
In the Summer this year the Tanner House Museum in Aurora will be open to the public Sunday afternoons beginning May 29. The season will run through September 4. Hours will be 1 p.m to 4 p.m.. Visitors may come at any time during those hours. Reservations will not be
Fun golf outing June 10 in Aurora will raise funds
Father George Glover Memorial Golf Outing will be Friday, June 10. This annual golf outing, presented by St. Peter Church in Aurora, will be a fun and competitive event. Golfers can enjoy a day of camaraderie on the beautiful links of Phillips Park Golf Course followed by dinner, awards, and
PrairieFest Quilt Raffle Tickets available
The Quilters Dozen Quilt Club of Oswego has started its annual fundraiser, the PrairieFest Quilt Raffle. One lucky winner will take home the 2022 PrairieFest Quilt, “Japanese Garden,” named for its fabrics’ colorful prints. Soft creams, greens, and reds were used to produce a peaceful palette. The quilt measures 51”
DuPage County inaugural Community Arts Festival May 28
The DuPage County’s inaugural Community Arts Festival will take place Saturday, May 28 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton! A variety of musical acts will perform throughout the day and food trucks and a beer tent will be available to provide refreshments. Community artists will be showcasing and selling
May/June activities accelerate our enjoyment
The next special day and holiday on the horizon is Memorial Day, May 30, which was changed in 1969 as a federal holiday to the last Monday in May. Memorial Day is more than picnics, baseball games, and family gatherings. It is based on memorials for soldiers who died and
Cosmo Club of Aurora prepares for June 24 big event
Thursday, May 19, the Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora will meet at the Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Guest speaker will be Dr. Richard Steslow, DO, a family medicine specialist, practicing at the South Naperville Family Practice and affiliated with Rush Copley Medical Center-Wound Care Center. Next
Chicagoland authors’ to discuss power virtually May 25
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is joining libraries across Illinois to be host to Chicagoland authors Jessamine Chan and Emily Maloney. Together they will discuss the systems of power that impact our lives, our families, and our finances, through the lens of their acclaimed books, The School for Good
Messenger Public Library invites surveys for feedback
The Messenger Public Library of North Aurora is engaging in a process to develop the next strategic plan to guide operations and resources for the next four years. Patrons are invited to take a survey online, or in printed form at the Library and participate in listening sessions to share
Chicago-area Norwegian-Americans march Sunday, May 15 to celebrate Syttende Mai
Chicago-area Norwegian-Americans march Sunday, May 15, in a Park Ridge parade to celebrate Syttende Mai, the Norway Constitution Day.
Return of Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race June 5
Paddlers of all ages and abilities are invited to an early Summer tradition that started in the 1960s. The Fox Valley Park District is pleased to announce the return of the Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race Sunday, June 5. Last run in 2017, the previous four Mid-Ams were canceled due
Civil War ceremonies May 21, May 29
Philip H Sheridan Camp #2 Aurora, Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War will sponsor a ceremony from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 21 to honor all 338 veterans of the Civil War buried at the cemetery. There will be posting of colors, singing, speeches by dignitaries,
State Veterans Gardening Day at Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry
The initial State Veterans Gardening Day Saturday, May 7 at Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry receives special remarks from invited guest, Terry Prince, director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs.