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
Sugar Grove trio receives Chamber of Commerce college scholarships
As a part of the Sugar Grove Corn Boil opening ceremony Friday evening, July 26, Larry Jones, Chamber president, announced the awarding of the 2019 Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce & Industry Scholarships. Families. Neighbors, and friends, joined Chamber president and Chamber representatives for the presentation in front of the
Plano Library: Kids music, movement
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. • Writers’ Group, Thursday, Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Writers will discuss their work. Open to adults and high school students. No registration
Naperville Junior Tennis concludes
The Naperville Park District held its annual Summer Slam All-City Junior Tennis Tournament at the Knoch Park tennis courts Saturday, July 20. The tournament was played in a round robin format, which allowed players to compete in a fun, relaxing environment, and learn from the additional match play provided in
