“Three Shots that Changed America: The JFK Assassination and Its Connections to Chicago” will be explored at Aurora University, 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28. Brandon Kooi, professor of criminal justice, will be guest speaker in Crimi Auditorium at the Institute for Collaboration, 1347 Prairie St. in Aurora. The public is
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post 395 will sponsor a special all-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. The breakfast will be served at the American Legion Post, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano.All proceeds from the breakfast will go to
Messenger Public Library in North Aurora will be host to a Gingerbread House Challenge throughout November. Submissions will be accepted starting November 10 at the User Services desk. Submissions will close December 1. Submissions will be voted on at the Messenger annual Holiday Open House, Sunday, Dec. 4 starting at
Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, 5 W. Washington Street in Oswego, will honor veterans Sunday, Nov. 13. Veterans are invited to wear uniforms or other identifying apparel to an 8:15 a.m. traditional worship or a contemporary service at 10:30 a.m.. At both services, veterans will be asked to
The Aurora community will salute heroes on Veterans Day who bravely served our country and returned home to continue serving in many ways throughout the community. With the theme ‘Serving Our Country and Our Community,’ the annual Aurora Veterans Day Parade will begin at 10:15 a.m. Friday Nov. 11, in
The Quad County Urban League Annual Equality Gala will occur Saturday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m. to midnight, at Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naperville Boulevard, Naperville. The event will celebrate, empower, and change lives. The fundraiser will support racial justice, civil rights, and economic empowerment for our children, youth, and
Children are invited to participate in “Trunk or Treat” sponsored by St. Mary’s Catholic Church and United Methodist Church (UMC) of Plano. This event will be at the Plano UMC parking lot from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, Children will go from car trunk to car trunk
The Aurora Police Department’s K-9 SPIKE (serve and protect with integrity and kindness to everyone) mascot greets some of the more than 1,000 visitors at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum’s Community Hero Day Saturday, Oct. 1.
The Aurora Regional Fire Museum will be host to the Fifth Annual Community Hero Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Community Hero Day is a free-of-charge, community, event which will feature touch-a-truck with vehicles from a handful of community organizations to include safety to community services. Families
Reproductive activists will commemorate the life of Rosie Jiménez at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 1 at Water Street Mall, 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora. The Community Speakout in defense of reproductive justice for all honors Jiménez who died of an unsafe abortion October 3, 1977. Speakers will address their concerns
Margaret Phillips Young sits outside her home on South Main Street in Oswego in this photo taken approximately in 1890.
Stamp Act PAC will be host to its annual Fall fundraiser in Plano starting at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 at the Venue at ProCool, 115 E. South Street, Plano. Keynote speakers will include lieutenant governor candidate for the State GOP, Stephanie Trussell, and Pastor Steve Saunder, Plano Methodist Church.
There’s been music in the air at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) this month! We are encouraging customers to Let Your Imagination sing at the Library as we celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month. During this time, libraries nationwide join the American Library Association (ALA) to remind parents, caregivers, and
Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ will hold its Fall Rummage and Bake Sale Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15. Donations of clean, usable items in good condition will be accepted at the church Monday, Oct. 10 and Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.. Items not
Participants can learn more about the Fox River, the dam, and the impact of dam removal at Dam Nite Out Batavia at Pal Joey’s in Batavia Thursday, Sept. 22. The program will begin near the Batavia Dam on the Fox River at 6 p.m.. Kate Garrett, director of Batavia Depot
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is dedicated to celebrating, serving, and reflecting, our community. It’s an honor and pleasure to highlight our community’s rich Hispanic culture during Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15. The Library will offer art, music, dance, and craft, programs across our multiple locations
The St. Charles Veterans Center will be host to many events during U.S. Constitution Week • Thursday, Sept. 15, Open House 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. The Convention of States organization presents “Article Five”. Come learn about the process of amending the Constitution. Refreshments will be available. • Friday, Sept.
The 42nd Scandinavian Day Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Vasa Park, 35w217 State Route 31, in South Elgin. The celebration will features Nordic culture and heritage with foods and crafts, ABBA tribute band, vendors from Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
More than ever in history, marginalized groups are announcing to the world “we are here, we have always been here, and we matter!” This message is incredible for young people to see and hear who may feel that they don’t fit the norms, or feel unseen, or unheard. The Aurora
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events this month. 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 AdventureThis Escape Adventure will be available all month.
