The Village of Montgomery government and Earthmover Credit Union are partners to offer the community and members a free paper-shredding opportunity Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Montgomery Police Station, 10 Civic Center Avenue, on the Village’s west side. The drive-thru event will offer a convenient,
After an unforgettable event last year, A-Town House Music Fest will be back for 2025. This year, with RiverEdge Park closed for renovations, we’re bringing the beats to the heart of the City in Wilder Park. Featuring locally and nationally acclaimed DJs, musical artists, food trucks and ice-cold beverages, it’s
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1197 is proud to announce two significant upcoming events aimed at honoring our veterans and providing essential resources. •Veterans Benefits Fair, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 2, VFW Post 1197, 645 S. River Street, Batavia. The Veterans Benefits Fair, May 2,
The Conservation Foundation’s Dickson-Murst Farm, 2550 Dickson Road, Montgomery, is a celebration of our area’s rural heritage and a gathering place for family and friends to make memories. Visitors can get a taste of what farm life was like in bygone days at Spring at the Dickson-Murst Farm from 10
Fox Valley Festival Chorus members will give a preview concert of a summer France tour on Sunday, May 4, at 3 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is free. Admission is a $10 donation. A reception will follow the
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in May. 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 Escape Adventure will be available in the
Alley Art Festival celebrated World Art Day April 15 with an art workshop at Mutual Ground in Aurora. Aurora artist Cherylyn Gnadt guided a dozen participants in making HERO inspiration cards. Mutual Ground is celebrating 50 years and Alley Art Festival is celebrating 15 years, so I met with Mutual
Fox Valley Park District will sponsor an Earth Day of Service Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.. Community cleanup locations are Waubonsie Lake park and trail, 998 Kautz Road in Aurora; and Montgomery dam parking lot, 101 Marsch Avenue in Montgomery. All are welcome, including students, families,
The Saint Charles Arts Council announces plans to hold its second Plein Air Event, the week of August 18-24, in St. Charles. This will be a juried event, with the judge selection to be announced later. A total of $5,250 in prizes will be awarded. Artists will be allowed to
Forest Preserve District of Kane County will celebrate its 100th anniversary with an exhibit chronicling the sport and art of fly-fishing. “Time Flies: A Centennial Celebration” exhibit will be offered through June 8, at Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles. It traces the evolution of fly-fishing during
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s April “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Society 57, 100 S. River Street, in downtown Aurora. We’re excited to
Aurora Lions Club will continue free monthly vision exams from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19. The service for youth ages six months to six years is at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. Registration is not required, walk-ins are welcome. —Al Benson
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in April. 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. •Family Spring Trivia, Wednesday, April 16, 6 p.m.. Fun for the
A family poses for a photo op Saturday with Easter Bunny during Aurora Lions Club’s annual Lenten pancake breakfast fundraiser.
Everyone can celebrate the grand opening of the new and improved amenities at Clark Island Recreation Area in Batavia with a ribbon-cutting and community party from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12. The area has been revamped to include a new free-to-use fitness court, an updated and expanded Blackard
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in April. 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. •Tablescapes, Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Join us
Gray’s Mill, 211 N River Street in Montgomery, will be host to a lecture on “The Early History of Montgomery and the Story of Daniel Gray” at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 6. The speaker will be Montgomery resident Debbie Buchanan. Debbie currently serves as Village Clerk and is active on
The Postal Service is facing one of the most serious threats in its history. Reports indicate that the Donald Trump administration is preparing an illegal and hostile takeover of the USPS, threatening the stability of jobs, the workplace, and the public service it provides. A protest rally is planned Thursday,
The Chicago-based, world-renowned Avalon String Quartet will present a free community concert Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m. at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Road, Aurora, as well as a performance for Aurora Christian students earlier that day. For free tickets visit FoxValleyArtsHallofFame.org. These events are sponsored by the Fox
Batavia’s popular monthly noontime book program, Books Between Bites, will welcome nationally-known commentator and former ESPN senior writer, Lester Munson, Thursday, March 20 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Avenue, Batavia. Munson will discuss the book “Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of
