Naperville Neighborly Day, a free Block Party with traditional nostalgia vibes in downtown Naperville, on Chicago Ave. between Washington to Main St., will take place 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9. The day will have many notable musical performances and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to
The Oswego Police Department is partnering with Red Robin to host a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Illinois Tuesday, Aug. 11. Community members are invited to dine at Red Robin, 2860 Route 34, Oswego, where Oswego police officers and other first responders will trade in their badges for serving trays
By Russ George Sixth annual “Dan Jakusz Night”, fundraiser, to benefit the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, at Joliet Slammers Stadium, 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet. Joliet Slammers vs. New York Boulders. First pitch at 6 p.m.. Nick Jakusz, organizes this yearly fundraiser
The Aurora Police Department’s honor guard will host a fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 8 from 1 p.m. to midnight at Southbank Original Barbecue, 129 E. Hydraulic Ave., Yorkville. The event will feature a raffle and live band. —Al Benson
Winners of the men’s division stand on the podiums at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Charity Pickleball Tournament July 18, at Pickleball Kingdom – North Aurora.
The 23rd Annual Golf for a Child Invitational in support of CASA Kane County Monday, Aug. 24 at the St. Charles Country Club, 1250 Country Club Road, St. Charles. The exciting event brings together community leaders, supporters, and golf enthusiasts for a memorable day on the greens and delicious food.
Batavia MainStreet’s largest annual fundraiser, Cocktails in the Park, will return Saturday, July 25 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at scenic Appleton Park, 100 N. Island Ave. in downtown Batavia, behind City Hall. The signature summer event will bring together great food from 10 local restaurants, vendors, live music,
Anyone can help endangered Blanding’s turtles by adopting one. Adoptions will help raise funds for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s Blanding’s turtle conservation efforts and research. To adopt visit https://kaneforestpreservefoundation.org/adoptaturtle —Forest Preserve District of Kane County
The Second City improve group, is returning to Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St., St. Charles, to help raise funds for Anderson Humane at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. Laughing For All The Wrong Reasons, will feature a hilarious array of classic sketch comedy and songs Get your howl on
Aurora Fastpitch Softball Association (AFSA) will hold “BBQ at the Ballpark Night,” a fundraiser, Friday, July 10 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Pierce Field, 1255 Jackson St., Aurora. Food will be provided by 5Bs barbecue, with three meal options: Two pork chops, a half chicken or a combo.
The 16th Annual Race to End Homelessness is back! This three-hour karting enduro is your opportunity to gather your race team of 4-6 drivers in support of DuPagePads’ mission to end homelessness. This year’s race includes up to 15 teams racing for the most-completed laps and highest fundraising total Saturday,
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their fourth annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing, Saturday, June 6, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove. With rain in the forecast and temperatures expected to be in the high
Registration is now open for the DuPage Care Center’s 22nd annual Golf Outing and Dinner to support residents of the Care Center. The golf outing will take place Friday, June 26 at Prairie Landing Golf Club in West Chicago and will feature 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner, contests, and
The Aurora Food Pantry Radiothon will take place Friday, June 12, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Aurora Food Pantry, 1110 Jericho Road, Aurora. The major fundraiser event will feature a live broadcast with Scott Mackay from 95.9 The River, BBQ, open bar, raffles, and silent auction. All
Banana Split, 820 Church Rd., Aurora, will host a fundraiser to benefit SPARK, the early education initiative of Fox Valley United Way, Friday, June 12 from noon to 9 p.m.. A percentage of all proceeds from the day will support SPARK’s work connecting families with young children to high-quality early
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s 4th Annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing and Banquet is only a few days away, with a deadline of Sunday, May 31, at 10 p.m. to signup for the golf package(s) or steak dinner(s) only. Join us Saturday, June
KidsMatter invites the community to stop by our School’s Out event at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Thursday, June 4 to welcome in summer and support our mission. Hosting School’s Out as a GroupRaise fundraiser, Lou Malnati’s will contribute 20% of all sales to KidsMatter between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. from
The 23rd annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Illinois will take place from 5 a.m. to noon Friday, May 15. Law enforcement officers will collect donations from Dunkin’ rooftops to support year-round programming for Special Olympics athletes across Illinois. Donators will receive free donut coupon with any
Kiwanis Club of Aurora members and others pose for a photo while helping with the National Association of Letter Carrier’s national “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive at the Aurora Post Office, May 9.
Scientel Solutions will present the ninth Annual ‘Putting for Veterans’ Golf Outing, Monday, June 1 at White Eagle Golf Club, 3400 Club Drive, Naperville. All proceeds will directly impact local area veteran organizations, including Aurora Veterans Advisory Council, Fox Valley Marines Corp., and Naperville Responds for Veterans. For more information
