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
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, 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
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
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
By Jason Crane Big smiles, sizzling food, and funds raised, were the main ingredients of the Chef Showdown, “Battle of the Champions” on the evening of Wednesday, March 9, at Loaves & Fishes new Food Distribution Hub at 580 Exchange Court, Aurora. The event was held in partnership with My
The return of BBQ & Basket Raffle by Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA) in Aurora will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, April 8 at Prisco Community Center, 150 W Illinois Avenue, Aurora. There will be split shifts for dine-in, 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. and 5:30
Marmion Academy’s Fishing Team will have its annual Lenten Fish Fry Fundraiser from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 25. The drive-through only pick up will be at 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. Each meal is $15 and includes 3 pieces of Sgt. Dotson’s Famous Fried Catfish, french fries,
Aurora Noon Lions Club president Arvid Meyer welcomes patrons to the Club’s first Fat Tuesday fundraiser Tuesday, March 1.
Woman’s Club of Aurora event Saturday, March 26 at Belle Salle Banquets, 1920 East New York Street, Aurora. Doors open at 11 a.m. to start participation in raffles, silent auction items, cash n’ carry tables, exhibits and a Bail-Me-Out-of-Jail booth. Following the High Noon at noon luncheon will be entertainment
The United Methodist Church in Plano is collecting donations for a “Joy to the World” Basket (two sheep, four goats, one heifer, and two alpacas) for the Heifer Project this year. They are being called upon to help families become more nourished, self-sufficient, attain self-respect, obtain some means of income,
Boy Scout Troop 3 at New England Congregational Church in Aurora will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6. The public is invited to the event in Friendship Hall at the Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora. Scouts will serve pancakes with
The Kane County 4-H Foundation will be host to its 13th annual pork chop dinner and auction fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at the Prairie Events Center of the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. “This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and it
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CHIP IN Batavia and Batavia Public Library are sponsors to the seventh annual Prom Dress Give A Way event Saturday, March 12. The giveaway will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kane Vax Hub (formerly Sam’s Club), 501
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. Sunday, Feb. 20. Menu items include scrambled eggs, egg casserole, potatoes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, and made-to-order omelets. The breakfast will be served
Logan Brown of Naperville is collecting 1,000 shoes for her Eagle Scout project. In a Facebook post, Brown, a Neuqua Valley High School junior, said she will accept donations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Wheatland Salem United Methodist Church,1852 95th Street in Naperville. Earlier contributions
Aurora Noon Lions Club will celebrate Fat Tuesday, March 1, the day prior to the start of Ash Wednesdays and Lent, with a pizza and pasta fundraiser. The all-you-can-eat dinner is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora. The public
The Oswego Police Explorer Post 2535 and the Kiwanis Club of Oswego are excited to announce their sixth annual pancake breakfast scheduled from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, Feb. 12. This year’s annual event will be held at the Oswego High School, 4250 Route 71, and will offer both dine-in
With help from East Aurora High School students, Aurora Noon Lions Club’s Frosty Flapjacks pancake breakfast served approximately 450 patrons. Lions held the first Winter fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 29, at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center in Aurora. In addition to Lions, volunteers included 35 East Aurora High School students representing
The Marmion Music Boosters will be host to its annual pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, in Marmion Academy’s Lux Dining Hall at 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora (enter through door #4). Start Super Bowl Sunday with a delicious breakfast while enjoying a variety of
