Aurora Kiwanis Club’s 107th annual pancake breakfast March 18
A family of three enjoys the Aurora Kiwanis Club breakfast Saturday, March 18 at Aurora Central Catholic High School.
Polar Plunge Sunday at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville
The Montgomery Police Department took the annual Polar Plunge Sunday, March 5 at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville.
Kiwanis in 107th year: Pancake Day March 18
The Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to the all-you-can-eat “Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day Breakfast” from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 18 at Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive, at the corner Edgelawn and Indian Trail, Aurora. The Kiwanis Club of Aurora in its 107th
Sunrise Rotary Club mission includes Wine and Chocolate
By Charlie Schmalz Sunrise Rotary Club of Aurora invited everyone to its 20th Annual Wine and Chocolate Fundraiser from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at the beautiful Stonebridge Country Club, 2705 Stonebridge Boulevard, Aurora. Those who have attended in the past and shared in our program, understand
Chef Showdown April 19 in Aurora
Loaves & Fishes Community Services is excited to announce that Chef Showdown will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at its Food Distribution Hub, 580 Exchange Court, Aurora. The popular event will raise funds for essential services to help struggling families in DuPage, Kane, Kendall,
P.O.W.E.R. Women’s Group in Aurora collecting feminine hygiene products and basic necessities
Women in Aurora are seeking to help other women who are facing current challenges and difficulties.Aurora City Hall’s employee resource group has launched a monthlong Women’s History Month campaign to collect much-needed supplies for unhoused women in the community. The P.O.W.E.R. Women’s Group, an acronym for Presenting Opportunities Where Everyone
Wesley United Methodist Church collecting for a new academy in India
Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is collecting donations to help an Aurora family start a school called The Precious Academy in Pithoragarh, India. Wesley congregants, Lynnette Singh and her husband, Khem, have started the Academy. They are working on setting up a library and computer lab and adding playground
Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club’s Wine and Chocolate Extravaganza
The 19th annual Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club’s Wine and Chocolate Extravaganza and the Club members who made it all possible, was such a success we decided to do it again. It is now our 20th annual event. All who enjoyed it in the past, please join us again. Tickets are
SS Aurora Spirit a fundraiser
By Martha Bein Woman’s Club of Aurora announces its annual Spring fundraiser, using a cruise theme, SS Aurora Spirit. All are welcome aboard this event to benefit local philanthropies and scholarships Saturday, March 25 at Belle Salle Banquets, 1915 East New York Street Doors will open at 11 a.m.. There
Breakfast Buffet All-You-Can-Eat Feb. 19
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19. The breakfast will be served at the American Legion Post, at 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. The event is open to the public. The
American Legion Riders Post #181 Sandwich, “Bowl for Vets”
The American Legion Riders Post #181 from Sandwich coordinated “Bowl for Vets” Saturday, Jan. 28 at Sandwich Idle Hour Lanes.
Kumla Dinner in Newark Feb. 18
This year is the return of eat-in Kumla Dinner, sponsored by Fern Dell Historic Association. The dinner is planned for Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Newark Fire House in Newark. Serving will begin at 4:30 p.m. and go to 6:30 p.m.. The dinner includes all you can eat Kumla (potato
Chocolate Walk for Charity 2023
The Oswego Downtown Association will hold the 6th Annual Chocolate Walk in downtown Oswego from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. Tickets are limited to 350 guests. No refunds. Ticket are available at tinyurl.com/2p95a86k. All guests will receive a canvas tote bag with this year’s logo on it
54th Annual Band Booster Breakfast
The 54th Annual Band Booster Pancake Breakfast will take place from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 in the high school cafeteria. Advance ticket sales are $5 per person and $6 per person at the door. There will be performances throughout the morning from the High School Jazz
Wine and Chocolate March 25
The Rotary Club of Aurora Sunrise will be host to its 20th Annual Wine & Chocolate Extravaganza from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at the Stonebridge Country Club, 2705 Stonebridge Boulevard, Aurora. All proceeds benefit our community! We: Promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, save mothers
Bowl for Vets January 28
The American Legion Riders Post #181 from Sandwich will be host to its annual “Bowl for Vets” Saturday, Jan. 28 at Sandwich Idle Hour Lanes. All lanes are filled for both shifts. If you would like to make a donation, or be on a waiting list, please contact Bob on
White Owl Animal Sanctuary buried by snow; needs help!
By Dustin Sharp White Owl Animal Sanctuary is slowly recovering after facing recent emergency conditions and is in need of donations, items and financial. The Sanctuary is an all-volunteer animal rescue and shelter serving the 2.1-million acre Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in southwest South Dakota. Winter Storm Dias last month
Toasting for a Cause Feb. 6
Loaves & Fishes, in partnership with Catch 35 in Naperville, will be host to Toasting for a Cause from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6. This popular event was paused during the pandemic, but is back and better than ever. Guests attending this signature event will enjoy a
Naperville restaurant tour ready for fundraising fun
The Downtown Naperville Alliance will be host to an event Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, and will feature Naperville’s mayor, Steve Chirico, and Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) that will take diners on a delicious adventure at some of Downtown Naperville’s finest restaurants, all while supporting a great cause. Tickets are on
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley continues raising funds
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) are continuing to raise funds, to assist Jackson and Elliot Webster in obtaining two Diabetic Alert Dogs (DADs). Jackson and Elliot are seven-year-old Type 1 diabetic twins, who live in Aurora, Ill.. They are one set of only