“Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” a comedy/fantasy film based on the 1984 original, will be screened at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Cinemark Tinseltown USA, 320 S. Lincolnway in North Aurora. Fox Valley area residents 50 and older are invited. Admission and parking are free. Attendees are required to show proof of
• DuPage County will mark Veterans Day Thursday, Nov. 11. The County’s Information Technology and Geographic Information System teams created an interactive Veterans Day portal, which can be found at www.dupageco.org/veteran. The site allows residents to create their own Honor Post highlighting their loved one or friend, along with a
In advance of Veterans Day, the public is invited to join the beloved “Cheers For Veterans” gala for its return at Bobak’s Signature Events in Woodridge, www.signatureevent.com, Thursday, Nov. 4! Now in its 11th year, the 2021 Cheers For Veterans event will feature fine dining, open bar, live music, silent
Senior citizens in Aurora bring a lot of wisdom and life experiences to the table, and they have been sharing both with City officials this past week. Nearly 100 seniors, caretakers and service providers have attended the first three sessions of the ‘Enhancing Life and Legacy’ listening tour, and there
A family takes photos at one of several backdrops, including pumpkins, hay bales, and corn stalks, that were offered at the recent North Aurora Police Department’s first Trunk or Treat
Aurora Ward 10’s first Fall Fest brings youth together in color and with masks.
Designated Trick-or-Treat hours in Aurora will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31. Following State and Federal health guidance, families are encouraged to trick-or-treat outside and to not gather in large groups. Costumes should incorporate medical masks, or cloth, face coverings. • The Monster Mash Bash will
The Yorkville Public Library (YPL) Youth Service Department will have many events in November. 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- Run Turkey Run Participants can help
Sporting a skull-decorated necktie, Batavia resident and Halloween researcher William “Bill” Pack presents “Tricks and Treats: A Cultural History of Halloween” Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Geneva Public Library.
Bob Bridgman, president of the Kiwanis Club of Aurora, presents a K-mug to Tracey McFadden, of the Fox Valley Electric Auto Association
The Oswego Senior Center will be host to many events for seniors. Annual Medicare Forum The Free Annual Medicare Forum will be held 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27 at the Oswego Fire Department Community Room, 3511 Woolley Road, Oswego. Annual Medicare Forum is a must attend for
In Aurora Aurora has been ranked as one of the best cities in the country for trick-or-treating; and the City of Lights is preparing for another safe and fun Halloween this year. Designated Trick-or-Treat hours in Aurora will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31. Following State
NASCAR driver Ross Chastain likes going fast on a race track. Something that he always has time to slow down for, however, are the children at Mooseheart. Chastain will stop at Mooseheart , between North Aurora and Batavia, from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 while on his way
The American Legion Riders Post #181 from Sandwich is sponsoring a Baked Potato Lunch Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Sandwich VFW, 713 S. Main Street. Serving times are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for dine in/carry out. Donations are $8 for a baked potato topped with your favorite toppings
A habitat restoration work day will be held at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 30. Seed collecting and dispersal will be the focus, however, some invasive shrub removal may take place. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your favorite loppers and hand-cutters.
Energy efficiency is not something commonly associated with older homes, but it is often an inaccurate assumption. Windows manufactured and installed in the 19th Century, for example, have energy efficient qualities and are easier to maintain than many homeowners believe. Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley, a not-for-profit operator of
Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is one of the largest festivals observed all over the world and celebrates the triumph of light over dark, good over evil. The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will celebrate Diwali October 25 to 30 with programs and events for a variety of
In Oswego Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, 5 W. Washington St. in Oswego, will hold a Trunk or Treat Halloween celebration from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, in the church parking lot. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Volunteers will hand out
Throughout Illinois, there is an urgent need for blood. Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood, whether it be for an accident victim, a surgery patient or those affected by natural disasters. To ensure the Fox Valley area has an adequate blood supply, community residents are invited
East Aurora High School Football Old Timers Association will hold its 75th annual awards dinner Thursday, Oct. 21, at Gaslite Manor, 2485 Church Road in Aurora. The public is invited. The event opens with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m.. Proceeds will benefit the Tomcat
