Mutual Ground Miss Fannie’s yard sale
Shoppers peruse items at Miss Fannie’s yard sale, an annual fundraiser at Mutual Ground domestic violence and substance abuse shelter in Aurora.
Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes Golf Sept. 1
The Diabetes Club of the Fox Valley will be host to Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes Golf Outing, Friday, Sept. 1, at Fox Bend Golf Course – Route 34, Oswego. Registration starts at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.. Social and cash bar will start at 6
Christmas in July Fundraiser
O’Malley’s Pub & Eatery, 701 Hill Avenue, Aurora, will be host to Christmas in July Fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 29. Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Advocacy Board needs funds for those who need food stability. Tickets are $20, which includes appetizers and one raffle ticket. Tickets
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) will be host to Cubs, Sox, games as benefits
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) will be host to Strike Out Hunger, bus trips to Chicago Cubs and White Sox Major League Baseball (MLB) games to benefit Aurora food pantries. Dick Schindel, AARTA president, said the public is invited. Tailgate parties are included. Attendees are asked to bring a
Relay for life in Burr Ridge raises cash to fight cancer
In a 15th annual relay for life, 350 students at Pleasantdale Middle School in Burr Ridge raised $11,000 for the American Cancer Society. Jennifer Lauermann, Pleasantdale science teacher and event founder and coordinator, announced relay results at a Friday, June 2 rally culminating the fundraiser at Pleasantdale Park District’s Walker
Third graders at McCleery Elementary raise almost $2,500 for Habitat for Humanity
Yorkville resident Ron Kelso, right, explains Habitat for Humanity to third graders at McCleery Elementary School in West Aurora School District 129 May 10.
Relay for Life cancer walk for fundraiser June 2
Students and educators at Pleasantdale Middle School in Burr Ridge will hold their 15th annual Relay for Life cancer walk fundraiser Friday, June 2. The event will kick off at 10 a.m. at Pleasant Dale Park District’s Walker Park, 7425 S. Wolf Road in Burr Ridge. Since 2018, the celebration
Aurora Police Department raises funds for Illinois Special Olympics
Aurora Police Department Officer Connor Marchetti, right, greets a drive-thru patron on Friday at Dunkin’, 1255 N. Farnsworth Ave., during an annual fundraiser to benefit Illinois Special Olympics.
Aurora cops to climb 3 Dunkin’ rooftops
Aurora Police Department officers will climb rooftops at three Aurora Dunkin’ locations Friday, May 19, in a fundraiser to support Special Olympics Illinois Coffee for Champions (formerly Cop On Top). From 5 a.m. to noon, officers will be at Dunkin’ locations at 1255 N. Farnsworth Avenue, 1237 N. Eola Road,
Fr. George Glover Memorial Golf Outing June 9
The annual Fr. George Glover Memorial Golf Outing, presented by St. Peter Church in Aurora, is a fun and competitive event will be held Friday, June 9. Golfers enjoy a day of camaraderie on the beautiful links of Phillips Park Golf Course followed by dinner, awards, and raffles at O’Malley’s
Used books requested for Yorkville Library
Plans are moving forward by the Friends of the Yorkville Library for the annual Used Book Sale during Hometown Days each Labor Day weekend. This year the book sale will be September 2-3. Please consider donating gently-used books for adults and children, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles for this sale. Donations
A Lincoln Day Dinner returns
The LaSalle County Republicans are proud to be host to their first Lincoln Day Dinner since 2019 at the Pitstick Pavilion in Ottawa, Saturday, April 29. We are pleased to have Darin LaHood, 16th District U.S. Congressman as our keynote speaker. Representative LaHood serves as a member of the House
Stamp Out Hunger May 13
The National Association of Letter Carriers and the National Rural Letter Carriers Association will be partners with Loaves & Fishes Community Services during the 31st Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Each year, residents are encouraged to place healthy, unexpired, non-perishable items in bags next to their mailboxes Saturday, May
Rummage and bake sale in Yorkville
Shoppers will find many bargains at the Spring rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 29 at the Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville. A selection of household goods, kitchen items,
Father Glover Memorial Golf June 9
The Father George Glover Memorial Golf Outing will be Friday, June 9 at Phillips Park Golf Course, 1001 Hill Avenue, Aurora. The annual golf outing is presented by St. Peter Church in Aurora and will be a fun and competitive event. Golfers can enjoy a day of camaraderie on the
Dominican Literacy Center fundraisers at 3 Malnati’s sites
Three Lou Malnati’s Pizzerias, two in Naperville and one in Aurora, will be host to fundraisers for the Dominican Literacy Center (DLC) in Aurora. The fundraisers will take place Wednesday, April 19. Participating locations and hours include: Raise a slice for a good cause is the tag line. Diners who
Kane County 4-H Foundation dinner April 15
The Kane County 4-H Foundation will be host to its 14th annual pork chop dinner and auction fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at the Prairie Events Center of the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. “This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and it
20th Annual Wine & Chocolate Extravaganza
The scene is a filled room at the 20th Annual Wine & Chocolate Extravaganza Saturday, March 25 at the Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora.
Aurora Kiwanis Club’s 107th annual pancake breakfast March 18
A family of three enjoys the Aurora Kiwanis Club breakfast Saturday, March 18 at Aurora Central Catholic High School.
Polar Plunge Sunday at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville
The Montgomery Police Department took the annual Polar Plunge Sunday, March 5 at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville.