National Association of Letter Carriers, “Stamp Out Hunger”
Aurora post office workers and Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry volunteers load a truck from the Aurora pantry with food collected from postal patrons May 14.
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) collections will help Ukraine
A book-signing, blanket collection, and fundraiser, for Ukraine will be the highlight of the June meeting of Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA). The Aurora-based nonprofit social-service group will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, at Gaslite Manor, 2485 Church Road in Aurora. Retired teachers, administrators, support staff members,
National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) food pick-up Saturday, May 14
During the regular mail delivery, or, earlier in the morning, volunteers and members of the NALC (National Association of Letter Carriers) will hold the annual Nation-wide, non-perishable items, food drive. Items go adjacent to delivery sites. Donations stay in communities.
White Sox game trip to help food pantry
Aurora area retired teachers will be host to a White Sox game fundraiser as a benefit for the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora. Dick Schindel, president of Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association, made the announcement earlier this week. He said AARTA invites the public to “Strike Out Hunger,” a
Aurora Noon Lions Club’s annual Breakfast with the Bunny
An East Aurora High School student delivers plates at the Aurora Noon Lions Club’s annual Breakfast with the Bunny fundraiser Saturday, April 16, at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora.
Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora drive-through dinner fights diabetes
Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora and Aurora Advent Christian Church will work together to fight diabetes. The Cosmos, a nonprofit that focuses on fighting diabetes, will hold a drive-through barbecue dinner fundraiser, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at the Church, 905 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. The public
Batavia Spaghetti Pasta Dinner April 28
The Kiwanis Club of Batavia’s Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser will return Thursday, April 28 after a two-year hiatus as the all-new Pasta Dinner. It will be from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Pal Joey’s at 2020 Main Street in Batavia. There are five meal choices which range from classic
Fundraiser for Ukrainian refugees
Celebrating its 100th anniversary year, the Little Traveler gift shop in Geneva is raising funds for Ukrainian refugees. An E-mail announcement Saturday, April 9, said “A special collection of products outside our stationery room supports humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. We will donate 100% of net proceeds from these items to
Aurora Noon Lions’ donations for Ukraine
Celebrating its 100th anniversary year, Aurora Noon Lions Club will collect donations to aid the more than two million men, women, and children, who have fled the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Arvid Meyer, Noon Lions president, said donations for Ukrainian refugees will be accepted at the Club’s annual “Breakfast with
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity dinner April 26 in Oswego
Oswego Presbyterian Church, 1976 Rt. 25 in Oswego, will host an annual barbecue dinner to benefit Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity and a Kenya mission project. The drive-thru event is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26. The public is invited. Proceeds will benefit the Lopez family home under
Trivia night to help Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity
Fox Valley Junior Woman’s Club (FVJWC) will be host to a third annual trivia night fundraiser for Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity. The event will open at 6 p.m. Friday, April 29, at Orchard Valley Golf Club, 2411 W. Illinois Avenue in Aurora. The public is invited. No skill is
Plano Legion Breakfast April 17
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post 395 will be host to an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 17 at 510 E. Dearborn Street, Plano. Menu items include scrambled eggs, egg casserole, potatoes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, and
State representatives collect supplies for abused victims
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is working with State representative Stephanie Kifowit and Mutual Ground, a non-profit organization that supports victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and those impacted by substance abuse disorders, to provide necessary cleaning products. “Assisting members of our community who are suffering is a priority for
Aurora Sunrise Wine and Chocolate Extravaganza at Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora
Karen and Bryan Simms pose at the Aurora Sunrise Wine and Chocolate Extravaganza at Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora March 26.
Empty Bowls fundraiser at Waubonsee
Waubonsee Community College will be host to an Empty Bowls fundraiser to fight hunger from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 13. The public is invited. The event will be held in the Student Center lobby on the campus at Route 47 and Waubonsee Drive in Sugar Grove. Proceeds
Aid to Ukranian refugees possible
An Oswego resident offers a way to aid Ukrainian refugees in Poland. Leonard R. Wass recommends Polish Humanitarian Action (PHA), a charity. PHA provides humanitarian aid including food and other forms of support to people who had to leave their homes. The charity assists people affected by conflict both internally
Reader’s Voice: Diaper & Baby Wipe Drive on
March 15, 2022Dear editor; State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) announced his March Diaper & Baby Wipe Drive for Women’s History Month. Throughout the month of March, individuals can drop off new and unused diapers and baby wipes at representative Batinick’s office to help mothers in need. “During Women’s History Month,
Lions International assists Ukrainians
Lions International, the world’s largest humanitarian service organization, is working to provide assistance to the more than two million men, women, and children who have fled their homes due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. More refugees are expected to leave Ukraine as the conflict continues, further increasing the scale
Kane County Cougar raffles to Ukrainians
The Kane County Cougars independent minor-league baseball team, based in Geneva, will donate all of the proceeds from the 2022 season’s 50/50 raffle to the Ukrainian World Congress. Along with donating the proceeds, the Kane County Cougars Foundation will provide a match for the funds raised. “The Kane County Cougars
Request: Used Book Sale books at Yorkville Public Library
The Friends of the Yorkville Public Library are planning for the annual Used Book Sale and are accepting donations of gently-used books of all types. This great fundraiser has brought in approximately $69,000 for the Library since the first one in 2009. With your help, The Friends of the Yorkville