Aurora
• Through Friday, Nov. 15
City of Aurora’s annual Gifts from Home
The City of Aurora’s annual Gifts from Home program offers our hardworking active members of the military a reminder from their hometown during the holidays. Gifts from Home thanks Aurora residents who are actively serving in the military, at home or abroad, with a gift box that includes mixed nuts, Aurora memorabilia and a card during the holiday season. To register an active member of the military, visit www.aurora-il.org/GiftsFromHome or send the following information to MyAurora@aurora-il.org: 1) Active military member’s name and rank. 2) Complete military address. 3) Branch of service and current station. 4) Home address in Aurora. 5) Name, relationship, and contact information of person submitting. To ensure timely delivery for the holidays, the deadline to submit information is Friday, Nov. 15.
For more information contact City of Aurora Special Events at 630.256.3370.
• Friday, Nov. 1 • noon – 2:30 p.m.
Veterans Day Luncheon
This annual beloved Veterans Day celebration will take place at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue, and is free for veterans. A catered turkey dinner will be served. The luncheon fee for non-veterans is $7 per resident and $11 per non-resident.
For more information and to register, call 630-859-8606 or visit www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.
• Friday, Nov. 1 • starting at 5 p.m.
First Fridays Downtown Aurora
First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community, at businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy events to include art, music, food, and theater.
For more information and for descriptions of offerings at participating venues visit auroradowntown.org.
• November 1-2, 15-16 • 7 p.m.
ACC to present two plays
Aurora Central Catholic (ACC) High School will perform Shakespeare plays at the school, 1233 N. Edgelawn Drive. At the school, will be Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark,” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2 and at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-16, “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.” Tickets are $10 for one show or $15 for both.
Tickets are available at the door or in advance by calling 630.907.0095.
• Saturday, Nov. 2 • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wayside Cross Ministries – Hope Chest Grand Reopening
The Hope Chest store will hold a grand re-opening with a huge sale, giveaways, kids’ activities and refreshments. Parking is free. Hope Chest resale store, 34 N. Lincoln Avenue is re-opening with a revamped sales floor, expanded merchandise and community events. The store, an operation of Wayside Cross Ministries in Aurora, recently reorganized and transformed its displays of furniture, glassware, books, clothing.
For more information call 630.892.4239.
• Saturday, Nov. 2 • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Trees and Treasures Craft Show
The eighth annual craft show offers a wide variety of handcrafted items from many craftspersons. Lunch is available for purchase from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Sponsored by Wesley United Methodist Women. Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street. Corner of Galena Boulevard and May Street.
For more information visit wesleyumcaurora.org.
• November 7-10
The Little Mermaid
Ariel and her aquatic friends under the sea will be in The Little Mermaid at Rosary High School, 901 N. Edgelawn Drive. Show dates are Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m.. Show tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are available at www.rosaryhs.com/musical.
For more information call 630-896-0831.
• November 8-10
Aurora Greek Fest
Indoor festival will feature Greek food, music, and cultural events at Saint Athanasios Greek Church on Aurora’s East Side. All events will be indoors. St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 1855 E. 5th Avenue.
For more information call 630.851.6106.
• Monday, Nov. 11 • 10:15 a.m. – noon
Aurora Veterans Day Parade
The city government of Aurora will recognize the dedication of military service men and women who have served our country at the annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony. The parade will step off at the corner of Benton and Broadway at 10:15 a.m. and end at the G.A.R. Memorial Hall, where the “Honoring All Who Served” ceremony will take place. The ceremony will include a military rifle salute by veteran organizations at 11 a.m., the exact time the armistice was signed that ended WWI.
For more information contact the City of Aurora Special Events Division at 630.256.3370 or events@aurora-il.org.
• Monday, Nov. 13 • 7 p.m.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Once upon a time on a bitter Winter’s night, a young, selfish, and vain prince finds a beggar woman asking for shelter… and the story will continue at Paramount’s Classic Movie Mondays. Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Boulevard. Tickets purchased at the door, $1 cash only. Doors open 6:15 p.m., movie starts 7 p.m. Concessions available for purchase.
For more information regarding movies call 630.896.6666 or visit paramountaurora.com.
• Friday, Nov. 15 • 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Story Time at the Fire Museum
Sponsored in conjunction with the Aurora Public Library, children and their families can enjoy a fun story accompanied by singing, dancing, and other interactive elements. Lasts approximately 30 minutes in the Hayloft. Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway.
Fore more information call 630.256.4140.
Bartlett
• Saturday, Nov. 9 • 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
AMKA Deepavali (Diwali) 2019 Celebration
There will be much fun, food, and entertainment at American Midwest Konkani Association Deepavali (Diwali) event. To purchase tickets visit bit.ly/34aBh1k The event will take place at Bartlett Community Center, Oak Room Banquet, 700 S. Bartlett Road.
For more information contact president@amkachi.org.
Batavia
• Wednesday, Nov. 6 • 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Lyceum Lecture Series: White Like Her
Author Gail Lukasik will discuss her book, “White Like Her: My Family’s Story of Race and Racial Passing.” She’ll share her personal and genealogical journey to uncover the truth of her mother’s racial heritage. White Like Her has been optioned for a television dramatic series. Registration required at bataviapubliclibrary.org. Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Avenue.
Elgin
• Friday, Nov. 8 • 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Science Night: Legos
BYOL (bring your own Legos) for the free-form program of Lego construction. Kids can just bring their imagination to build whatever they like! Then we’ll vote on whose creations are the most unique and interesting. No registration required. Cost is $2 per person and members are admitted free of charge. Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Boulevard.
Montgomery
• Sunday, Nov. 3 • noon – 3 p.m.
Taste of Norway
An annual Fall festival will be a showcase of Norwegian food, music, and crafts at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 1233 Douglas Avenue. Admission and parking are free. Activities will open at noon when lunch will be served and a craft market opens. Scandinavian jewelry, gifts, and knitted items will be available for purchase. At 1 p.m., the Fox Valley Norwegian Choir, Polar Star members, will perform traditional selections.
For more information call 630.553.7389 or visit polarstarlodge.com/5.html.
• Monday, Nov. 4 • 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Kindermusik Classes
The Village of Montgomery is a partner with Paramount School of the Arts in Aurora to offer free Kindermusik demo classes. Two classes will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to three-and-one half-years old and at 11:30 a.m. for newborn to 17 months old. Both classes will be at Village Hall, 200 N. River Street.
For more information contact Julie at kindermusik@paramountarts.com and Paramount School of the Arts. To RSVP visit ci.montgomery.il.us
Naperville
• November 1-11
Naperville Healing Field
Naperville Park District, in collaboration with the Naperville Healing Field Committee, will be host to the community’s fourth Healing Field of Honor at Rotary Hill, at 443 Aurora Avenue. There will be 2,019 American flags on Rotary Hill during this event which creates a stunning tribute to our military and their families and raises money through Operation Support Our Troops-America. The community is invited to purchase a flag by visiting www.healingfield.org/Naperville19.
• Thursday, Nov. 28 • 8 a.m.
22nd annual Naperville Noon Lions 5K Turkey Trot
The Naperville Noon Lions will be host to its 22nd annual Turkey Trot at Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Avenue. Runners, walkers, running strollers, and special needs walkers/runners are welcome. Complimentary breakfast for all registered runners will follow the run. All proceeds will help benefit the Lions programs for individuals with vision and hearing disabilities in the Naperville/Aurora area who cannot afford the type of service.
For more information call 630-364-3922. To register visit napervilleturkeytrot.com.
North Aurora
• Monday, Nov. 11 • 2 .p.m. – 4 p.m.
North Aurora Veterans Day Memorial
The Village of North Aurora will have a memorial ceremony for all veterans at the North Aurora Veterans Memorial, 11 N. Willoway, followed by a reception and recognition event at the North Aurora Police Department.
For more information visit bit.ly/31CxLvj.
• Friday, Nov. 15 • 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Campfire Stories and S’Mores
Individuals can gather around the campfire and listen to some legends and lore as they enjoy roasting marshmallows at scenic Red Oak Nature Center. All participants must register with the Fox Valley Park District. Red Oak Nature Center ,1385 N. River Road.
For more information call 630.897.1808.
Oswego
• November 1 – December 2
Remembering Our Veterans
Visitors can discover the history of Oswego’s fighting men and women through an extensive display of rarely-seen military artifacts selected from the Museum’s permanent collection, including items used during the Civil War, World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Iraq, and Afghanistan. A Wall of Honor will feature photographs of more than 200 Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force personnel from the Oswego area and a special exhibit honors those military personnel with direct Oswego connections who were killed in action from the Civil War through Vietnam. Special daily events to include member appreciation, flag retirement, and postcards for veterans during this exhibit. All ages are welcome at this free event! Oswegoland Heritage Association is host in partnership with the Oswegoland Park District. Little White School Museum, 72 Polk Street.
For more information visit littlewhiteschoolmuseum.org.
Plano
• Monday, Nov. 11 • Starts at 5 p.m.
Veterans Day Dinner
A Veterans Day Dinner will be held at the Plano American Legion Post 395 with guest speaker Richard Randall, U.S. Air Force veteran from 1964-1968, and 50 years of public service. The menu is roast pork loin; stuffed chicken breast with cranberry dressing; seasoned mashed potatoes, green beans with sliced almonds, dinner rolls, and coffee. Cost is $15 per person. All veterans or active military personnel will eat for free. Seniors 60 and older are $12. Children eight and younger are $5. To make reservations please call the Post at 630-552-8313 or come to the Post at 510 E. Dearborn Street, Plano.
St. Charles
• November 2-3 • Saturday noon – 5 p.m.; Sunday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Kane County Flea Market
Admission $5 each day, free parking, children under 12 free. Food served all day. Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 South Randall Road.
For more information visit kanecountyfleamarket.com or call 630.377.2252.
• Saturday, Nov. 9-10 • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Chicago Pet Show
A wide assortment of pet supplies and entertainment for the whole family. Cost for entry is $7 for adults. Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road.
For more information visit www.chicagopetshow.com or call 630.385.4000.
Norway
• Saturday Nov. 30 • starts at 9 a.m.
Go-Kart, Mini-Bike swap meet
The Go-Kart, Mini-Bike swap will be at the Norway Community Center Building, E 2603rd Road, Sheridan. Cost for ages 10 years up is $4 or $2 with canned goods. Vender set up will at 7:30 a.m. and cost for a 10-feet by 10-feet space is $20 cash. The event is across the street from the Concept Haulers Motor Speedway go-kart track.
For more information send to jwschutt@hotmail.com.
Wheaton
• Saturday, Nov. 2 • 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Eleventh Annual Chili Cook-Off
Every one is invited to this delicious celebration of Fall in downtown Wheaton. Attendees can vote for their favorite chili while touring participating downtown Wheaton restaurants; $22 for adults and $10 for kids ages 12 and under. Tickets will be available at 108 E. Wesley Street.
For more information visit downtownwheaton.com.
Yorkville
• Saturday, Nov. 2 • 10 a.m.
Annual International Program
Kendall County Association for Home and Community Education (HCE) will have its annual International program at the University of Illinois Extension office on Route 47, south of Route 71. The program on India is free of charge and will start at 10 a.m. and will include a taste of Indian food. Special speakers will include Teresa Sathuri who worked with Mother Teresa in India.
For more information call 731-314-0833, or Joan at 630-567-6407.
• Sunday, Nov. 10 • 2 p.m.
Ninth annual Veterans Appreciation Program
The Chapel on the Green will be open for viewing of memorabilia, and after the speakers there will be refreshments and another opportunity to view the items on display. Speakers will include Anthony Cella, Yorkville, Air Force, 1994-2002; Bill Shink, Yorkville, Army 1969-1971; Bob Arvin, Oswego, Marines 1961 to 1989; and Tom Okapol, Yorkville, Army 1965 to 1967. Other veterans are encouraged to share. Memorabilia for a display is welcome. 105 W Center Street.
• November 11-15 • noon
Yorkville Flags of Valor
The Yorkville American Legion Post 489 and the Veterans Outreach for Kendall County invite everyone to honor our Nation and all of the veterans who have served. The public is invited to pay tribute to veterans by visiting Town Square Park where all sponsored flags will line the park near the Memorial. Town Square Park, 301 N. Bridge Street.
For more information, or to volunteer, call Carol at 630-553-5163.
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