Memorial Day photos reflect the traditional remembrance of the occasion when the focus is on those military personnel who make life’s transition, either in the service of the Nation, or in succeeding years. The Voice is filled with meaningful Memorial Day photos this week, however, other important items, which ordinarily would find space in these pages found limited space.
Here are other important points which require exposure to our readers:
• Al Benson reports for The Voice that Saturday showers did not dampen the second annual 100-bicycle giveaway at New Covenant Full Gospel Church in Aurora for first through eighth graders who achieved a 2.5 or better grade point average. Papa John’s served pizza and Batavia Target provided 20 of the bikes. Author Dr. Robert Renteria donated 20 copies of his book, “From the Barrio to the Board Room”. Other sponsors: At Risk Mentoring; Unity Solar Group, and World Boxing Council.
• First Fridays will celebrate Pride Month and 95 years of Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora at its June 3 event. More than two dozen activities will be available for all ages and the Food Truck Court will return and be available from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m..
• Montgomery Street Eats Festival will be Saturday, June 4 in Montgomery Park, 301 N. River Street, adjacent to the Fox River in the downtown area of Montgomery. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will provide 10 food trucks, a DJ, and a beer garden in the shaded park along the scenic Fox River.
• Opening day this year of the Norsk Museum will be Saturday, June 4 at the Norway Community building in Norway, Ill. just off State Route 71 across from the Norway Store. Breakfast, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., will include fried Kumla, ham, scrambled eggs with chives, fruit cups, coffee. Community events thrive.
• Aurora Navy League 247 will hold a meeting Tuesday, June 14 at 5 p.m. at the Riverview Diner, Route 25 and Mill Street, with a guest speaker. Cost is $25.