Naperville classes help youth
Recent studies, such as the KidsMatter State of the Kids survey, show that today’s youth experience stress in their daily lives from a variety of sources, from bullying to homework to time spent on social media. The Naperville Park District is a partner with Lisa Lombardi Coaching Inc. to offer
Self-paced program assists young readers at Aurora Pubic Library
Did you miss our Signing Storytimes last week at the Santori Public Library of Aurora? Are you looking for more early-literacy initiatives for your little person? Stop by any of our branches to get started on 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. The Aurora Public Library (APL) is excited to introduce this
Eagle Scout project: Add butterfly garden to Aurora Santori Library Garden
Matthew Bernardi is a senior at Metea Valley High School in Aurora and has been involved with Scouting since he was two years old. He strives to help everyone and to make our community and world better every day, and he thought hard about how to do that with his
Back to school, Mooseheart students, Summer growth
Summer calm shifted in Autumn-like activity recently at Mooseheart when the campus’ students walked to school to begin the 2019-2020 school year. Although no tests had been taken, no homework had been assigned and all desks were just being occupied, the anticipation and expectation for the year was apparent when
Oswego East High School Auto Club
Cars and spectators participate in the Oswego East High School Auto Club event Saturday, Aug. 24 at the School. The Auto Club, led by sponsor Tyler Friedland, a teacher at the school, holds the annual event to raise funds for the Club. The initial event, May 7, was rained out.
Naperville City Council invites students to boards
Naperville mayor, Steve Chirico, and the Naperville City Council extend an invitation to Naperville high school students to fill student positions on several Naperville government boards and commissions. The deadline to apply is Monday, Sept. 16. Interested students should apply online by clicking the apply button on the appropriate board
First two West Aurora Challenge Coins’ presentation special
West Aurora School District 129 started the 2019-2020 school year with a new tradition, the presentation of a West Aurora Challenge Coin. Challenge coins, which began as a military tradition, have become a widely-recognized way of showing membership and boosting morale. West Aurora has minted a limited number of coins
Signing Storytimes soon at Aurora Public Library
One of our goals at the Aurora Public Library is to promote early literacy among our community, whether it is by having Parent’s Corners at all three locations with valuable resources to help parents, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative that offers a self-paced program, or our popular storytimes! Each storytime
American citizenship classes in Plano
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. • The Friends of the Library Book Sale:The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held in the meeting room during regular library hours
Thank you given for donation of school supplies
August 13, 2019Dear editor; Again in 2019 the school children in Aurora are being helped by a great company: Affordable Roofing. The company gave the children much-needed school supplies to be helpful. The donation happens every year and the supplies are put to good use. I would like to personally
First Call: Community Foundation in list of grants; Children’s tours at Tanner House Museum
Community Foundation in list of grants The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley was host to its Spring Grantee Recognition Ceremony at Baker Community Center in St. Charles Tuesday, July 16. Supporters gathered at the historic building to celebrate the 20 agencies that were approved grants from the Foundation
Saturday, Aug. 17 Bug Fest fun, educational
It’s about to get very buggy at Red Oak Nature Center, but no repellent will be needed. The Fox Valley Park District will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Bug Fest, a popular, late-Summer event, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Red Oak, 2343 S. River Street.
High School football early workouts for Fall season
High school sports start workouts this week for the Fall teams. West Aurora High School, above, and Aurora Central Catholic, were among them. Al Benson/The Voice
Naperville firefighters aid children in need
Working in partnership with the national nonprofit organization Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), the Naperville Professional Firefighters for a Cause (NPFFC) and the Naperville Fire Department are helping to provide children in need a comfortable place to rest. NPFFC and the Naperville Fire Department aim to bring SHP’s motto, “No