Category: Events

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

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

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

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 –

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