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A helicopter drops candy-filled eggs in Faith Lutheran's ninth annual event in Aurora. The crowd was so large that even with no more than 10 to a child, the supply of 15,000 was exhausted. See page 20. A video of the event can be viewed at facebook.com/ thevoice.us

Sweet treats from the sky, celebrate Easter

Sweet treats will be raining from the sky at Faith Lutheran Church, in Aurora, when they again celebrate Easter by dropping candy stuffed plastic eggs from a helicopter, Saturday, March 30, the day before Easter. The event is open to children up to 12 yeas of age and we ask...

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Palm Sunday Easter Egg Hunt at Cantigny for kids

Palm Sunday at Cantigny promises to be a fun time for families, highlighted by an Easter Egg Hunt and brunch buffet in Winfield. Reservations are not required for either event Sunday, March 24. •Easter Egg Hunt is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Hundreds of plastic eggs are scattered in the...

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Some holiday items unhealthy for pets

With the Easter and Passover holidays approaching mid-month, many families are planning to enjoy special holiday traditions that highlight various foods and materials that can be hazardous to pet health. The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) wants pet owners to be aware of potential dangers and take steps to keep...

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A helicopter drops candy-filled eggs in Faith Lutheran's ninth annual event in Aurora. The crowd was so large that even with no more than 10 to a child, the supply of 15,000 was exhausted. See page 20. A video of the event can be viewed at facebook.com/ thevoice.us

Faith Lutheran Church Easter egg drop Saturday, April 8

Here is the Faith Lutheran Church Easter egg drop in 2019 in Aurora. The drop has not been held in recent years, however, will be held the day prior to Easter this year, at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8.

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Aurora Noon Lions Club will hold free vision screening at Breakfast

Celebrating its 100th anniversary year, Aurora Noon Lions Club will add free vision screening to its annual “Breakfast with the Bunny” fundraiser Saturday, April 16. The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast is from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Luigi’s Pizza, and Fun Center, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora. The public is...

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Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 9

An Easter egg hunt will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, Hill Elementary School, 724 Pennsylvania Avenue in Aurora. City of Light Church, which meets at the school, will be the host. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Rain date is Sunday, April 10, at...

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Easter Egg Hunt at Unity in Batavia

Unity of Fox Valley in Batavia, 230 Webster Street, will hold an Egg Hunt Easter Sunday, at 11:15 a.m. in the Church parking lot. The fun family event requires registration by April 10 through marynowroozi@comcast.net. The event will follow 10 a.m. Service and Sunday School. —Mary Nowroozi...

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Holy Week Services listed

The United Methodist Church of Plano will have several services during Holy Week as follows: • Sunday, April 10, Palm Sunday, 10 a.m. worship service; • Sunday, April 10, Sunday School for preschool through seventh grade at 9 a.m.; • Thursday, April 14, Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m worship service; •...

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Breakfast fundraiser at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora

A breakfast fundraiser and Easter party will be held Saturday, April 9, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is free. Events open with an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The menu features pancakes, waffles, sausage, biscuits and...

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Good Friday prayer vigil at United Methodist Church of Geneva

United Methodist Church of Geneva will be host to a Good Friday prayer vigil from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 15 in the church sanctuary at 211 Hamilton Street in Geneva. An evening service will be held at 7:30 p.m.. The public is invited. Admission and parking are...

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Aurora CAAN and NFM Easter giveaway at MLK Park in Aurora

Participants in the Aurora CAAN (Community Advocacy Awareness Network) and NFM (Not Forgotten Ministries) Easter giveaway at MLK Park in Aurora select baskets based on age groups in the three-hour celebration in Aurora.

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Drive-through Easter basket giveaway at Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry

West Aurora High School senior Irene Robles portrays the Easter Bunny and presents plastic eggs during a drive-through give-away of 350 Easter baskets at the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora March 24.

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Tradition: Hare, Christ Child, Easter Rabbit, Spring

In medieval church art, the hare was a popular figure. It was believed by Pliny, Plutarch, and other philosophers and essayists in ancient times the hare was a hermaphrodite. The idea that a hare could reproduce without loss of virginity led to an association with the Virgin Mary. Hares occurred...

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Aurora Advent Christian Church’s annual Easter Egg Scramble

Kids run to find and collect a record 3,500 eggs Saturday at the Aurora Advent Christian Church's annual Easter Egg Scramble. Approximately 100 children through fifth grade participated in the hour-long, free, event on the Church's north lawn in Aurora.

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Easter Bunny photos Saturday, April 3

Humane Society of Aurora will sponsor pet and family photos with the Easter Bunny from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at Premium Outlet Mall, 1650 Premium Outlet Boulevard in Aurora. Proceeds will benefit homeless dogs and cats. HSA will provide information about its rescue programs. Cost is $8...

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Volunteer groups prepare Easter baskets for Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry

Volunteers prepare Easter treats Monday at the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry set for distribution Wednesday this week for families at the Food Pantry.

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