The Sierra Club Valley of the Fox will meet 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10 at the Batavia Public Library where we will welcome Carolyn Burnham of the Batavia Environmental Commission. She will discuss the current efforts of the BEC and other affiliated groups such as river clean-ups, Fabyan Woods Restoration Projects, food waste education, Batavia High School Natural Area Restoration Project, and electric vehicle charging rebates. It will be a great opportunity to learn about all of the different ways you can become active in your community. The public is invited and refreshments will be served.
—Linda A Cole
Alley Art Festival in Aurora Aug. 25
The eighth annual Alley Art Festival will have more than 70 artists to sell their art, jewelry, pottery, handmade goods, from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25.
Set along the recently-renovated Water Street Mall, the grassroots festival is an opportunity to meet and support Aurora area artists. It is known as a family-friendly afternoon that encourages an arts-forward community.
Live music will start at noon with The Aviators, then Anderlik, Otto, and Church at 1 p.m., Eastern Fire Belly Dance at 2 p.m., Town Band at 3 p.m., and Olivia Ports at 4 p.m..
—Downtown Aurora
Glenbard (West) reunion Sept. 21-22
The Glenbard (West) High School Class of 1953 will celebrate its 65th reunion at The Holiday Inn and Suites in Carol Stream on Glenbard West’s Homecoming weekend, Friday and Saturday, September 21 and 22. The Class will have a casual get-together both evenings from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.. We invite family, friends, and other interested Glenbard graduates to attend and mingle with real octogenarians.
—Jerome E. Murphy