Aurora Forgotten Teens Car Show
Halloween season is the theme of some classic cars at the annual Forgotten Teens Car Show October 17.
Rotary Club Polio Walk in Aurora Oct. 24
The Rotary Clubs of Aurora United, Aurora New Light, Montgomery, and Oswego invite community members of all ages to join the Walk to End Polio™ Saturday, Oct. 24, at Waubonsee Lake Park, 998 Kautz Road in Aurora. The family-friendly event is part of the World’s Largest Polio Walk, bringing together
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley ‘Meet and Greet’ Oct. 17; November is ‘Diabetes Awareness Month’, help ‘Light the Way for a Cure’, Nov. 6
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its October “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose the Club and its mission, Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Panera Bread, 2871 E. Main Street (Rt. 64), in St. Charles. Plan
Great Pumpkin pancake breakfast Oct. 24
Aurora Lions club will hold its annual “Great Pumpkin” pancake breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24 at East Aurora High School cafeteria, 500 Tomcat Lane in Aurora. The public is invited to attend in Halloween costumes. Parking is free.The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, mini donuts,
Pumpkin Spice Bunco Bash Oct. 20
The General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC) of Aurora will host a Pumpkin Spice Bunco Bash Fundraiser Tuesday, Oct. 20 starting at 11:30 a.m. at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora to benefit the club’s philanthropies and scholarships. Twin sheets, bath towels, wash cloths, and kitchen condiments will
Forgotten Teens car show Oct. 17
East Aurora High School will host the Forgotten Teens car show from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Montgomery VFW, 121 N. River St., Montgomery. Features will include food, raffles, awards, and trunk-or-treat activities. A $10 donation is requested to exhibit a vehicle. Admission is free. Proceeds
Aurora Lions Candy Days fundraiser
Aurora Lions Club will offer its annual Candy Days fundraiser Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10. Volunteers wearing bright yellow aprons will accept donations from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. outside Prisco’s Family Market, 1108 Prairie St., Aurora. The fundraiser, organized by the Lions of Illinois Foundation, supports programs and services
Rotary Club of Batavia 38th Annual Charity Raffle
The Rotary Club of Batavia has officially launched its 38th Annual Charity Raffle, continuing a longtime community tradition that gives participants the opportunity to win significant cash prizes while supporting organizations and programs serving the Tri-cities area and beyond. Raffle tickets are $100 each, with only 1,200 tickets available. Proceeds
Rotary Club of Batavia Trivia Night
The Rotary Club of Batavia invites the community to put its knowledge to the test while supporting a global cause at its fifth Annual Trivia Night to End Polio Saturday, Oct. 10, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Enticing Cuisine, 1117 N. Washington Ave., Batavia. The evening combines friendly
Yorkville church, rummage sale donations
Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville, will hold its fall rummage and bake sale Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24. Donations of clean, usable items in good condition will be accepted at the church Sunday, Oct. 18 from noon to 5 p.m., Monday, Oct.
Aurora Historical Society fundraising Gala
This year, the Aurora Historical Society, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving Aurora’s rich heritage, is celebrating its 120th anniversary, Saturday, Oct. 3, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the Historical Society will hold its Fall fundraising banquet at the Aurora Country Club, 1548 Prairie St., Aurora. This year’s banquet,
Kiwanis Yorktoberfest Sept. 25-26
Kiwanis Yorktoberfest will take place September 25-26 at Riverfront Park East, 301 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville. Yorktoberfest is Yorkville’s annual weekend celebration with great food, music, and activities for adult and kids. Proceeds from the event will help profit working to improve the quality of life of children and families
Sunset Supper fundraiser Oct. 1
The Conservation Foundation invites all to gather for a Sunset Supper fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 1, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at McDonald Farm, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd., Naperville. The evening will include farm-to-table cuisine featuring organic vegetables grown right at McDonald Farm by The Conservation Foundation’s Green Earth Harvest organic
Between a Walk and a Hard Place 5K
Administer Justice, a nonprofit legal aid provider, will sponsor a fundraiser walk, “Between a Walk and a Hard Place”, Saturday, Sept. 26, starting at 9 a.m. at Chapelstreet Church, 3435 Keslinger Rd., Geneva. The family-friendly event invites individuals, families, churches, businesses and community groups to participate in either a 2K
Sons of Norway Polar Star Chapter 5-472 raises funds at 46th annual Scandinavian
A record $2,728 was raised by Montgomery-based Sons of Norway Polar Star Chapter 5-472 at the 46th annual Scandinavian Day September 13 at Vasa Park in South Elgin.
CASA Dancing with the Local Stars
CASA Kane County invites the community to an evening of entertainment, inspiration, and impact at the inaugural Dancing with the Local Stars, Wednesday, Oct, 7, at the historic Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main Street, in St. Charles. Inspired by the popular television dance competition, the event will bring together some
Aurora Legion Golf Outing Sept. 23
The Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 is hosting their annual “Jim Butler” Golf Outing Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, Sugar Grove, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.. “This is our annual event that honors and supports the Veterans in the Aurora community”,
Aurora church collecting donations
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora, is collecting donations for a community pop-up shower event.Reverend Tammy Scott, Wesley lead pastor, said donations needed are all sizes of men’s and women’s underwear and T-shirts. Donations will be accepted to Sept. 16, at the church, 14 N. May
Loaves & Fishes Night to End Hunger Sept. 18
Loaves & Fishes Community Services’s annual Night to End Hunger, a premier fundraising event dedicated to raising critical support for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity across DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties will take place Friday, Sept. 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Hotel Arista, 2139 City
DuPagePads Bowl to End Homelessness
The 24th annual Rock & Bowl to End Homelessness, an event dedicated to raising essential funds for DuPagePads will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 3 p.m. at Fox Bowl, 1101 Butterfield Rd., in Wheaton. The fun-filled day of bowling benefits the more than 300 guests, including 100