Paramount Theatre’s Broadway ‘Newsies’ inspirational
The Paramount Arts Theatre is presenting “Newsies” as its opener for the ninth Broadway Series through October 20. It’s a tale about the 1899 newsboys strike which is interesting, inspirational, and informational; a show that the whole family will enjoy. The music and the dancing all add to the story
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association meeting October 1
The Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association will hold a luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct, 1, at Gaslite Manor, 2485 Church Road, Aurora. All retired teachers, both AARTA members and non-members, who are interested in preserving their pension and insurance benefits are invited. Representatives from TRS and IRTA will
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Aurora • Through October 20 Broadway Series: “Newsies” Straight from the headlines of turn of the century New York comes the true story that had Broadway roaring before it even opened. Joseph Pulitzer is plotting a way to increase the revenue of his declining newspaper; while down in the streets,
Pumpkin Weekends at Blackberry Farm in Aurora returns
Blackberry Farm in Aurora will celebrate the Fall season throughout October with the return of its popular Pumpkin Weekends, to start Saturday, Oct. 5. Each weekend in October, including Columbus Day holiday, Monday, Oct. 14, residents are invited to enjoy family-friendly, pumpkin-themed festivities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
Ofrenda deadline for fifth APL display October 1
The Aurora Public Library (APL) will present its fifth annual Ofrendas competition, and everyone is invited to participate! Community organizations, families, and community members can sign up to decorate an altar in the Santori Library, 101 S River Street, Aurora, Atrium, to honor deceased relatives and welcome the spirits to
Spaghetti dinner for Girl Scout Troop 4785 September 28
Girl Scout Troop 4785 will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is free. A bake sale and raffle will be included. The menu includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti,
West Aurora Concerned Citizens Neighborhood Group will meet Wednesday, Sept. 18
West Aurora Concerned Citizens Neighborhood Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the 5th Ward Community Room in West Aurora Plaza. Guest speakers will be Judges Elizabeth Flood and Robert K. Villa of Kane County. Those attending will be the judge in this interactive discussion on what
QUICK-ACTING AURORA POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTER PULL WOMAN FROM FOX RIVER
Three quick-acting Aurora Police officers and an Aurora Fire Lieutenant pulled a woman from the Fox River late Friday night, saving her life. Just after 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Aurora’s 911 Center received a report of a woman spotted in the Fox River near the New York Street bridge and
Aurora GreenFest to celebrate 10 years
Everyone can celebrate the 10th birthday of the Aurora GreenFest at noon Saturday, Sept. 28 with a green cake! The 10th annual GreenFest will be at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois, Aurora, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. The GreenFest is free and accessible to all, including families. One
Fiestas Patrias in Aurora September 14-15
Fiestas Patrias will take place from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, and from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 at the intersection of Lincoln and Spring Streets in Aurora. Admission is free for the first two hours each day and $5 admission thereafter. Children age 12
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Aurora • Through October 20 Broadway Series: “Newsies” Straight from the headlines of turn of the century New York comes the true story that had Broadway roaring before it even opened. Joseph Pulitzer is plotting a way to increase the revenue of his declining newspaper; while down in the streets,