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
In a remarkable effort to enhance transportation options for those in need, a dedicated local Rotarian from Batavia has spearheaded a bike reclamation project that will benefit residents in Miami, Florida. This initiative not only demonstrates the spirit of Rotary but also showcases how local actions can create a ripple
Miss Fannie’s yard sale, the 19th annual fundraiser to benefit Aurora’s Mutual Ground domestic violence shelter, will take place Friday and Saturday, July 11-12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 418 Oak Avenue in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and street parking are free. Sale items include donated
A Summer Concert “Welcome to our Rodeo,” will be held on in the Park fundraiser will be held by 100 Girls Like Us, Inc., an Aurora nonprofit Saturday, July 19, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Greene Field Park, 774 W. Illinois Avenue, Aurora. The public is invited. Admission
Aurora nonprofit Simply Destinee is inviting the community to the family-friendly Caféton con Ron, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 13 at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N Broadway, Aurora. The event will blends café culture with reggaeton beats for a unique daytime party where guests can enjoy fresh
The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry held its annual Radiothon June 13, at its facility on 1110 Jericho Road in Aurora. Approximately 140 people attended the casual affair at the pantry, which was transformed by volunteers into a welcoming event venue for the night. Radiothon featured a silent auction, paddle
Cancer survivors kick off a 17th annual American Cancer Society fundraiser at Walker Park in Burr Ridge June 5.
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) will host a benefit bus trip to the Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers baseball game July 30 in Milwaukee. The outing will raise funds for Aurora Lions Club free vision exams and eyeglasses for local youth said Dick Schindel, outing coordinator and Lions past
More than 300 students and educators at Pleasantdale Middle School in Burr Ridge will march through Walker Park in Burr Ridge Thursday, June 5, in the school’s 17th annual Relay for Life. The benefit for American Cancer Society will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Walker Park,
