Spiritual and religious themes are relevant in the Spring, a time of planting seeds, growth, rebirth. They coincide. Firm roots, greenery developed from the brown, care, and nurturing, offer hope and positive thoughts. It is cyclical. Tending to religious matters is personal. Most serious religions offer a consistent strain of
Alderman of Aurora’s 7th Ward, Scheketa Hart-Burns, fifth from left, was host to a fundraiser Thursday, March 7, at Belle Salle Events Center in Aurora. Many organizations were honored for raising thousands of dollars for additional safety gear for police and fire personnel. Stories of bravery and appreciation were shared
The East Aurora High School Latin Jazz Band, under the direction of Joe Kulick, performs for the Kiwanis Club of Aurora at a noon meeting, Tuesday, March 12 at the Prisco Center in Aurora. Director Kulick thanked the Kiwanis Club of Aurora members for their many donations to youth organizations.
Rotary Club of Aurora umbrella gifts are in the hands of Neil McMenamin, left, and Dave Richert, right, after their presentation at the Rotary Club of Aurora Monday. They explained how Hesed House has worked with health care providers, and Aurora Police and Fire Departments to support the homeless in
Hawaiian Luau for Woman’s Club The Woman’s Club of Aurora will be host to a Hawaiian Luau fundraiser Saturday, March 23 at Belle Salle Banquets, 1920 East New York Street, Aurora. A professional group of dancers from Aloha Chicago Entertainment will give a performance following the luncheon. Doors will open
The Yorkville Polar Plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics at Silver Spring Sate Park Sunday draws celebrations in spite of frigid water and weather. More than 300 participants helped to raise approximately $100,000 in Lake Loon. The Aurora Police raised more than $11,000. Click here to see a video. Dave Weaver
Spaghetti dinner at Good Shepherd Church of the Good Shepherd, 5 W. Washington Street in Oswego, will hold a spaghetti-dinner fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9. The public is invited. Members of United Methodist men will serve spaghetti with homemade sauce, salad, garlic bread, dessert, and
LUNAFEST will be an inspiring, empowering short-film festival in the heart of historic downtown St. Charles. The Zonta Club of St. Charles-Geneva-Batavia, will present LUNAFEST from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at the Arcada Theater, 105 E Main Street, St. Charles. Cost starts at just $10.. Eight
Montgomery Girl Scout Troop 1769 makes cookie sales in the rain at Culver’s in Oswego Saturday. The season is here for Nationwide Girl Scout cookies. Latrell Austin, left, decides which cookies to purchase. For more than 100 years, Girl Scouts and their enthusiastic supporters have helped ensure the success of the
We are One Aurora, a youth-led organization that came together the day of the Aurora Henry Pratt company shooting tragedy Friday, Feb. 15 to begin raising funds for the families and first responders affected by what took place. We have been working hard with the community as a politically-neutral group
Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center in Aurora will be host to a private event for first responders Sunday, April 7 to show our community’s appreciation for their service and sacrifice. The restaurant will be closed for regular business and open only to first responders and their families to enjoy games,
In an effort to help support the families of those who lost their lives at the Henry Pratt shootings Friday, Feb. 15 the city government of Aurora has launched the Aurora Strong Community Fund on GoFundMe. This fund is the official GoFundMe for the City of Aurora. To donate visit
Pizza, pasta, Tuesday for Food Pantry An all-you-can-eat pizza and pasta dinner fundraiser to help benefit Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry of Aurora will be held by the Aurora Noon Lions Club at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March
By Miriam Meza – Valentine’s Day is not just roses, cards, and yummy chocolate. It is about expressing love and appreciation to those around you. When you think of Valentine’s Day, hearts may come to mind. For Aurora Public Library Foundation (APLF), big-hearted individuals are what comes to mind. Generous
In an effort to help support the families of those who lost their lives at the Henry Pratt shootings Friday, the city government of Aurora has launched the Aurora Strong Community Fund on GoFundMe. This fund is the official GoFundMe for the City of Aurora. To donate visit www.gofundme.com/aurora-strong-community-fund. The
Jungels Electric Aurora Boys Baseball Minor League champion in 2018 participates in the fundraiser Monday at Buffalo Wild Wings in Aurora. Dustin Krueger/The Voice
Pancake breakfast February 23 in Aurora Aurora Advent Christian Church, 905 N. Edgelawn Drive, will be host to the 27th annual pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, to benefit Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity. The public is invited. The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, scrambled
DOWNTOWN AURORA – The Aurora Downtown community mourns and grieves with the entire City and its neighbors for the shooting tragedy in Aurora Friday, Feb. 15 at the warehouse of Henry Pratt at 641 Archer near Highland and Prairie Avenues. Here are ways that downtown businesses are assisting in the
The fourth annual downtown Naperville Chocolate Walk Sunday brings together a nice group to help raise funds for 360 Youth Services. Jason Crane/The Voice
The Quad County Urban League’s annual pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday at the Eola Community Center in Aurora provides good food and raises funds for the organization. Jason Crane/The Voice
