New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora, will be host to Candlelight concerts Saturday, June 3. Lit by the glow of candles, Listeso String Quartet will perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More at 6:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.. Parking is free. Admission is $30-$48. The Candlelight concert
Cantigny Park is planning a Spring celebration with a full day of fun activities for the whole family Saturday, May 13. Spring Fling & Market is all about flowers, gardening and Mother’s Day shopping in a fun, festival atmosphere. The event is free with $10 per car admission. Event hours
Naperville Park District invites the community to attend an open house Thursday, April 27 between 4:30 and 6 p.m. to discuss proposed updates to the District’s Master Plan. The meeting will be held at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, in Multipurpose Room 3. Staff members from the
The moon has been a source of fascination and wonder for humans for many centuries. On a clear night, the full moon can be a breathtaking sight! It is a reminder of our place in the universe, and it inspires us to dream of all the possibilities that lie beyond
Everyone is invited to the Aurora Greenfest Saturday, May 13 for food, fun, learning how to help save our planet, and saving money on your electric bills. Grown-ups and kids of all ages will love the 100+ activities and exhibits at the Aurora Greenfest. Our exhibitors and special attractions give
The St. Charles Arts Council (SCAC) will be host to a reception for more than 100 student artists Saturday, April 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. The reception will take place at 116 Gallery in downtown St. Charles and is in celebration of the 2023 Student Art Show which
DuPage County’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (OHSEM) will be host to a public information and planning session regarding natural hazards that could impact the County. The meeting is part of an effort to update DuPage County’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is a process that takes place
The green grass and tulips always get their moment in the sun, but an earlier hint that Spring’s on its way arrives around this time every year at Red Oak Nature Center, in North Aurora, and it sure is sweet. “Spring officially begins March 20,” said Renee Oakley, facility manager
The Aurora Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Military Museum is honoring the long legacy of women in the United States Armed Forces with the launch of its newest exhibit: Hidden Warriors – The History of Women in the Military. Hidden Warriors showcases the role of women in the U.S.
We all know Rosie the Riveter, whose image became a cultural icon representing the surge of women who entered the workforce during World War II. Women, whose efforts in factories and shipyards helped lead the Nation to victory and the stories we don’t know much about are from the 600,000
Consumers can celebrate National Meatball Day Swedish style with a benefit dinner for the Swedish American Children’s Choir from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S Lincoln Street in Batavia. The dinner will feature Swedish meatballs and gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetables, lingonberries, Swedish
Amada Beck, from left, of Seneca; Linda Anderson, Ottawa; and Barb Johnson, Yorkville, model bunads, Norwegian folk dresses, Sunday at a textile fair at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery.
By Martha Bein Woman’s Club of Aurora announces its annual Spring fundraiser, using a cruise theme, SS Aurora Spirit. All are welcome aboard this event to benefit local philanthropies and scholarships Saturday, March 25 at Belle Salle Banquets, 1915 East New York Street Doors will open at 11 a.m.. There
Two big events, this month and next month, will be at the Little White School Museum in Oswego. • Proud of all the history on your family you’ve discovered? Find out how to showcase all your hard work during “Thinking Inside the Box: Display Your Family History in a New
Oswegoland Senior and Community Center Valentine’s Buffet and Entertainment will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18. The event will be at Oswego American Legion, 19 W. Washington Street, Oswego.Participants may enjoy an afternoon of food, entertainment, and dancing. Music by Edizon Dayao. Only $20 per person. There
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Dr. in Aurora, will be host to Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s mobile pantry in a women-only giveaway from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. The public is invited. Identification or registration is not required said Rebecca Dunnigan, mobile pantry coordinator
The American Legion Riders Post #181 from Sandwich coordinated “Bowl for Vets” Saturday, Jan. 28 at Sandwich Idle Hour Lanes.
The Genoa America Legion Riders will have a Sweet Heart Meat Raffle from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington Street, Genoa. The public is encouraged to participate. There will be a luncheon available from noon to 2 p.m.. —Frank F.
By Rick Gardner Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club meets first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 a.m. at the Oswego American Legion Post 675, 19 Washington Street, Oswego. Next meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 16.Doors will open at 6:30 a.m. for coffee. Breakfast buffet is $12 plus tip.
The Rotary Club of Aurora Sunrise will be host to its 20th Annual Wine & Chocolate Extravaganza from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at the Stonebridge Country Club, 2705 Stonebridge Boulevard, Aurora. All proceeds benefit our community! The Rotary Club of Aurora Sunrise directs our efforts to
