Yorkville Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
The annual Polar Plunge in Yorkville Saturday at Loon Lake includes warm air and cold water.
National Meatball Day in Batavia Saturday, March 7
There will be a National Meatball Day, Swedish style, with a benefit dinner for the Swedish American Children’s Choir from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S Lincoln Street in Batavia. The dinner will feature Swedish meatballs and gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetables, lingonberries,
Aurora’s The Goddard School collects books
In honor of National Reading Month, this month’s preschoolers at The Goddard School in Aurora collected 582 books in one month for their seventh annual Goddard Cares Book Drive! The books will be donated to Bernie’s Book Bank, a leading provider of quality books to at-risk children in the Chicagoland
Chef Showdown Battle of Champions tickets on sale
Loaves & Fishes Community Services Naperville Chef Showdown, “Battle of the Champions” will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Loaves & Fishes Community Services, 1871 High Grove Lane, Naperville. The event will be presented in partnership with My Chef Catering and will help raise funds
West Aurora High School Stadium in boost
At West Aurora’s Board of Education Meeting held March 2, the Blackhawk Sports Boosters announced their pledge of $250,000 towards the West Aurora Stadium Complex Modernization. The pledge comes as a response to an anonymous $250,000 challenge grant for the project and will require fundraising on behalf of the group.
Aurora Kiwanis Pancake Day March 14
The annual event will be from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14 at Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive northeast of Edgelawn and Indian Trail. Kiwanis is an advocate for supporting youth and children. Tickets are $8 in advance from members and $10 at the door.
Simply Destinee Dancing with Stars April 2
The third annual Simply Destinee’s Dancing With Our Stars event at Gaslight Manor Banquets will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2 at Gaslight Manor Banquets, 2485 Church Road, Aurora. Dinner will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the show will start at 7 p.m.. The contestants will
Bingo in Books for Plano Community Library helps raise money; other events
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Bingo in the Books, Saturday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. Participants can have fun while they help raise money for the Library!
Lions Clubs International Foundation’s three-year campaign to raise $300 Million
Plano resident Ed Carter Monday, Feb. 17, gives details of Campaign 100: Lions Clubs International Foundation’s three-year campaign to raise $300 Million for Lions’ service projects worldwide.
Mr. Marmion helps charity
Marmion Academy’s Student Council, along with the Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Program, will be host to Mr. Marmion, a talent and performance show to benefit charity. Students from each class will compete in four events and a panel of faculty judges will determine who will win the coveted 2020
Pancake breakfast in Oswego Saturday, Feb. 29
Oswego Kiwanis Club and Oswego Police Boy Scout Explorer Post 3525 will hold a fourth annual pancake breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 29 at Oswego High School, 4250 Route 71 in Oswego. The public is invited. Parking is free. Admission is $7 in advance, $8 at
Girl Scouts dish pancakes
Megan Nelson of Aurora, second from right, and Girl Scout D’andra Nelson-Teague, right, serve pancakes at the breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 15.
Nicor Gas commitment will help Habitat
Nicor Gas has made a two-year, $100,000 commitment to two Habitat for Humanity affiliates to support construction of new homes for families in the DuPage and Fox Valley areas. Nicor Gas employees will volunteer their personal time to aid building efforts at Habitat for Humanity locations across the State throughout
Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora to raise awareness March 7
By Russ George The members of the Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora “The Club That Fights Diabetes” will be at the Fox Valley Ice Arena, Geneva, for a Chicago Steel game of ice hockey at 7:05 p.m., Saturday, March 7 against the Dubuque Fighting Saints. The Steel minor league team is
Winter gear drive on
North Aurora Dental Associates, 100 N. Lincolnway, is collecting Winter gear for residents of Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora. The public is invited to donate new or gently-used coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and socks. Donors will receive treatment discounts. A coat donation will earn a five percent discount, accessories
Corned beef and cabbage in Batavia March 13
Everyone can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and help benefit the Batavia Retired Volunteer Program (RSVP) at the ShamRock and Roll from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, March 13, at East Side Community Center, Shannon Hall, 14 North Van Buren Street, Batavia, There will be a corned beef and cabbage
Polar Plunge in Yorkville March 1
The Polar Plunge, presented by Law Enforcement Torch Run and GEICO, is a unique opportunity to support Special Olympics athletes by taking a flying leap into the frigid waters from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1 at Loon Lake, 13608 Fox Road in Yorkville. Participants must raise $100
Pet Pantry at Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry
When our neighbors fall on hard times, they often must make the difficult decision to give up their pets. Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry is set to launch a Pet Pantry where pet owners can obtain dog and cat food for their beloved pets Wednesday, Feb. 12. The Pet Pantry will
Sugar Grove Library: Have a Heart
The Little Free Pantry at the Sugar Grove Public Library is asking for donations as part of their “Have a Heart” Valentine’s Day food drive. “We have noticed a significant increase in usage as patrons may be experiencing financial challenges if they work seasonally, work slowdowns after holidays, extra bills,
Plano Legion Post 395 breakfast Sunday
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post 395 will be host to its all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16. Menu items will include scrambled eggs, egg casserole, potatoes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, and made-to-order omelets. The breakfast will be