SCARCE’s fourth repair fair will take place Saturday, Oct. 26 at 9 a.m. to noon, Education Center of SCARCE’s facility, 800 S. Rohlwing Road (Route 53), Addison. Experts will be on-site to perform simple repairs on household items for a small fee. Repair experts can help with: Kitchen knife sharpening;
By Andrea Tiberi October is here, and with it comes the season so many people love—crisp autumn days, cozy fall vibes, and a dash of scary excitement! The Aurora Public Library District is embracing the October spirit with two upcoming programs that blend eerie tales with local history, highlighting some
Aurora and Ill. State Police departments will team up for the 2024 Faith and Blue event, Monday, Oct.14. It will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, outdoors at Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive. The public is invited. Admission, parking and refreshments
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, Oct. 15, dinner meeting at the private room of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill Street, Montgomery. A reception will begin promptly at 5 p.m. followed by a meeting at 5:30 p.m. with dinner afterward. The cost is $25 all-inclusive
BatFest will be held in downtown Batavia Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. A list of activities below: To see a full list of events and activities, visit downtownbatavia.com. —Batavia MainStreet
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its October membership meeting Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the east banquet room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30 p.m. and
The Rotary Club of Batavia is pleased to announce its upcoming event, Trivia Night to End Polio Now, Saturday, Oct. 19. This engaging evening promises fun, camaraderie, and most importantly, an opportunity to contribute towards eradicating polio worldwide. Polio is a preventable disease that remains a threat in several parts
The Naperville Park District invites the community to attend a variety of Halloween-themed events throughout October and into early November. Each event is designed to build enthusiasm for the fall season with educational activities about the local environment, fun yet frightening performances under the moonlight and entertaining celebrations with friends
The Leagues of Women Voters of the Aurora Area, Elgin Area, and Central Kane County will be co-host to a hybrid candidate forum Wednesday, Oct. 9. The event covers races for US Congress 11, IL State Rep 49, IL State Senate 25, and Judge of the 16th Judicial Circuit 4th
Children through sixth grade are invited to participate in the 21st annual Trunk or Treat, sponsored by Plano Methodist Church Sunday, Oct. 13, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Plano Methodist Church parking lot, 219 N. Hale Street, Plano. The Halloween fun-filled activity will have car trunks fashionably-decorated
Blackberry Farm and its fall majesty will be on full display throughout October, when the Fox Valley Park District’s 55-year-old living history museum will play host to Pumpkin Weekends on Saturdays and Sundays, October 5-27, along with Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day Monday, Oct. 14. Located at 100 S. Barnes Road
The Plano American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday, Oct. 7, at 5:30 p.m., at the Plano Legion, 510 E. Dearborn Street. Midwest Championship Pro wrestling will be at the Plano American Legion Friday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m.. Tickets at the door or check the code on the Plano American
The East High Football Old Timers Association 79th Annual Dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 S. Batavia Avenue (Route 31) Batavia. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and will cost $35 per person. The Old Timers Committee will induct the
The Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest will take place Saturday, Oct. 5 Mount Saint Mary Park, St. Charles. The 5K is a twist on the traditional 5K! Awarded Top 100 Races in America by BibRave, the 5K is timed and the course is certified. The 5K will start at
The sixth annual Walking for Hope 5K will take place Saturday, Oct. 5, from 7 a.m. to noon at Wilder Park, 350 N. River Street, Aurora. Founded in honor of Kathryn J. Thompson, Kathryn J. Thompson Charities Inc.’s primary focus is to love and support all individuals, particularly those affected
Working Families Aurora (WFA) will be host to a candidates forum Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Marywood Community Center,1405 Church Road, Aurora. This forum aims to provide an opportunity for individuals who wish to run in the special election for the position of Ward 1 alderperson. It is an excellent
Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora is ready to prove the naked truth – anything can be accomplished with the right mix of friends and courage – with its cheeky 2024-25 Broadway Series opener, The Full Monty. Director, Jim Corti, and associate director, Creg Sclavi, fresh from their acclaimed production of
The Oswegoland Heritage Association, the Oswegoland Park District, and the Little White School Museum are partners to offer two entertaining local history programs in early August. From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, those 21 and older are invited to the latest “History Happy Hour at Christina’s.” No
By Russ George August will start off busy for members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, with three events in the first six days! Friday, Aug. 2, you’ll find us in downtown Aurora at First Fridays, “Stolp Island Block Party”. You won’t want to miss this party. It’s a
Jake Barto from Geneva, left, helps provide entertainment for a crowd at the 57th Annual Independence Day Celebration at the Tanner House museum, July 4, in Aurora.
