The Batavia Lions Club invites the community to join in the holiday spirit at the ninth annual Underwear Party, benefiting the United Way Adopt-a-Family Program. The festive event will be held Thursday, Nov. 20, beginning at 6 p.m. at Pal Joey’s Restaurant, 31 N. River Street in Batavia. There will
The St. Charles Arts Council The Art of the Dessert, a unique fundraising event will be Monday, Nov. 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Graceful Ordinary, 3 E Main St., St. Charles. Tickets are $60 each, which includes a complimentary glass of champagne and appetizers. Guests will
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, announced that her district office will once again serve as a Toys for Tots donation site this holiday season. Residents are invited to bring new toys, books, and unwrapped gifts to Kifowit’s district office at 1677 Montgomery Road, suite 116 in Aurora. Donations will
The Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Good Faith Council 14929 pose for a photo during its annual spaghetti night recently.
The Rotary Club of Batavia’s 37th Annual Charity Raffle, will have the chance to win a grand prize of $50,000, or a voucher worth up to $50,000 for the new Ford of the winner’s choice! In addition to the grand prize, the raffle offers nine additional chances to win $500
Waubonsee Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams and coaches joined guests at the annual Aurora Lions Club ‘Great Pumpkin’ pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 25.
Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville, will hold its annual fall rummage and bake sales this weekend. Friday hours are 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Donations of clean, usable items in good condition will be accepted at the
Shoppers can find many bargains at the fall rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 and from 9 a.m. to noon and Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville. A wide selection of household goods,
The Naperville Park District’s Park Police invite the community to contribute new, unwrapped toys for the 2025 DuPage County Toys for Tots program, hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Toys will be collected at six different Naperville Park District locations and the WONC radio station on North Central College’s
Aurora Lions Club will celebrate annual Candy Days Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11. Volunteers wearing bright yellow aprons will accept donations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. outside Jewel-Osco, 1952 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora. Tootsie pops will be offered in appreciation. The annual fundraiser, organized by the Lions of
Every year, thousands of dogs, cats, small mammals and wildlife count on Anderson Humane for a second chance. To help raise funds, the animal shelter will be host to The Walk4Animals & 5K Run at 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 at Batavia Riverwalk, 100 N. Island Avenue, Batavia. Join the
The Aurora Fire Department will be out in force this weekend as firefighters hit the streets for the annual “Fill the Boot” campaign in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). From September 5 – 7, firefighters will be stationed at various high-traffic locations across the city collecting donations in
Get excited for an incredible day at the Yorkville Library’s much-anticipated annual Used Book Sale! Mark your calendars for Saturday, Aug. 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., as we gear up for this thrilling one-day event celebrating our shared love of reading at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road,
The Kane Forest Preserve Foundation invites golfers of all skill levels to its second annual golf outing fundraiser, Thursday, Sept. 11, at Hughes Creek Golf Course, 1749 Spring Valley Drive, Elburn. Proceeds from the outing will support the development of a brand-new nature play space at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.
One-hundred years ago, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” the classic novel of the Jazz Age, was released. In honor of that anniversary, the Aurora Historical Society is celebrating with a 1920s-themed fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 Aurora Country Club, 1548 Prairie Street, Aurora. Guests
The annual Jim Butler Golf Classic, hosted by the Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84, will take place Thursday, Aug. 21 at Tamarack Golf Club, 24032 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville. The event will start with registration at 8:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 10 a.m.. Lunch will be from
The eighth annual Moose-a-Palooza Music Festival and Fundraiser will take place from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. at Batavia Moose Lodge, 1535 South Batavia Avenue Batavia. This year we are bringing back fan favorites and more. All net proceeds help the
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois’ yearly 5K fun run/walk will be Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, held in partnership with the Fox River Grove Memorial Library Running Club. The Early Bird Registration discount of $40 per person has been extended through August 15. Registration will be $45
The 71 Reasons and More Foundation, a nonprofit supporting youth mental health awareness, will hold a third annual bowling fundraiser Friday, July 25, at 6 p.m. at Parkside Lanes, 34W185 Montgomery Road in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is a $40 donation. Included is bowling, shoe rental, basket raffles,
The event will be a night of laughs, good food, raffles, and comedy to support Ben Eaton and help raise funds in his battle against cancer. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 at The Venue, 115 East South Street #C, Plano. Doors
