The Women’s Empowerment Summit will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 at Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N Naper Blvd, Naperville. The annual gathering is designed to inspire, connect, and equip women to lead with purpose and impact. This year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping
Suicide Prevention Services will host Spring into Art, an inaugural fundraiser this spring that will help the Fox Valley organization to continue its life-saving work. Spring into Art will be an evening of art, food, and spirited competition Thursday, March 19 at Society 57, 100 S. River St. in downtown
The City of Aurora government will host a wreath-laying ceremony Sunday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. to honor the seventh anniversary of the Henry Pratt Company Mass Shooting, which took the lives of five company employees and injured five Aurora police officers Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. The ceremony, which will
It’s called the Northern Illinois Pottery Tour and it is an annual pottery tour that features more than 40 artists and highlights the exciting contemporary pottery scene. This year, the two-day tour on the first weekend of June is going official as a nonprofit organization. To help raise funds for
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, Feb. 17, dinner meeting at the private room of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill S., Montgomery. You do not need to be a member of the Navy League, or have a reservation, to attend the in-person meeting, the general
Celebrating Valentine’s Day, a free, community meditation sit-in will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. by The Perch wellness center in downtown Aurora. Perch owner and instructor Amy Jackson of Aurora will lead the event at her studio, 140 S. River St., Suite 114, Aurora
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County (lwvckcil.com) has announced plans for two upcoming candidate forums, which will feature candidates in contested races who are on the ballot for the upcoming Tuesday, March 17 Illinois General Primary Election. The first forum will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday,
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in February. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Escape Room Adventure This month’s family fun Escape Adventure is ready!
Love is in the air this February, and so is chemistry. Curious minds are invited to explore the science behind attraction in nature during “EcoLab: My Chemical Romance,” a hands-on program hosted by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County (lwvckcil.com) today announced that the organization is partnering with the St. Charles Public Library to host a Voter Registration event in the Huntley Community Room at the library Sunday, Jan. 25, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Certified Deputy Registrars from
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s January “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, 77 S. River Street, in downtown Aurora. Legacy
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites residents to embrace winter fun at Polar-Palooza, a nature-inspired, arcade-style event, Saturday, Jan. 17, from noon to 3 p.m. at Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles. Designed for all ages, Polar-Palooza features a mix of hands-on games, interactive learning stations, and
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in January. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. My College Planning Webinar: How to Appeal, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 6:30
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in January. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. Mommy and Me YOGA, Tuesday, Jan. 6 and 27, 10:30 a.m..
Local activist organizations plan a community rally in downtown St. Charles Saturday, Jan. 3, aimed at celebrating immigrants and their contributions to the area. When and where: The rally is set for Saturday, Jan. 3, from 11 a.m. to noon at 2 East Main Street in downtown St. Charles. Organizers
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in January. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. Escape Room Adventure This month’s family fun Escape Adventure is ready!
As the year winds down, it can be reinvigorating to start planning the year ahead. A new year full of hope with new possibilities and lots of fun. Along with a blank calendar and longer days to fill up. In 2026, I hope you’ll join me at some of these
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites residents to shake off the winter blues at Polar-Palooza, a nature-inspired arcade experience, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. at Creek Bend Nature Center. Guests of all ages can enjoy indoor and outdoor activities. Participants will earn tickets as
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in December. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. 3D Printing, Saturday, Dec. 20, 10:30 a.m.. Fifteen-minute appointments are available
Santa and Mrs. Claus will appear Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway. They will pose for photos and listen to the wish lists of children, adults, and families alike!The public is invited. Admission and
