Messenger Public Library of North Aurora will be host to a virtual Kwanzaa celebration through January 2, 2021. It will feature Chicago storytellers Kucha Brownlee and Baba Tony Brown, the program will be one hour of stories, songs, and movement appropriate for all ages. This pre-Kwanzaa celebration features storytellers D.
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) announced that a mobile testing unit managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health will be in Kane County to provide Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tests to the community. • Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Elgin
The annual meeting of the West Aurora Cemetery Association is postponed until further notice because of the pandemic. A notice will be published with The Voice when a meeting can be scheduled. —Maureen Granger, Cemetery trustee
The 69th annual year of the Lehnertz Avenue Christmas Display in Aurora will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday with the Crib blessing in the park on Lehnertz Avenue at Ohio Street on the Northeast Side. Father Matthew McMarrow of St. Joseph’s Parish will offer the blessing. To add to the
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is providing Winter holiday-themed programs throughout this month. The storytimes are representative of the many cultural celebrations observed during this holiday time. APLD highlights those celebrations and provides its diverse customers with educational opportunities for individuals to learn about others’ traditions. These events will
Up to 100 vehicles will assemble in the parking lot of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1145 N 5th Avenue, St. Charles, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, to proceed across town to the Kane County Fairgrounds, Oak Street entrance. Once inside Gate 2, the parade will encircle veterans from all four
The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club, with an intermittent schedule since March, will hold its Christmas holiday gathering at 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 at 1 E. Benton Street, Aurora, the site of the former Aurora Public Library. All branches are welcome. Parking is available in back. The schedule will
Fifty raffle baskets will highlight Starfish Animal Rescue’s 10th annual “Santa Paws” fundraiser from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. The event will be held in the nonprofit’s parking lot at 167 Oswalt Avenue in Batavia; enter off Bond Street. The public is invited. Admission is free. Masks
Divine Providence Ministries, 402 Sherman Avenue in Aurora, will give away food baskets and Christmas toys at noon Saturday, Dec. 19. The public is invited. Admission is free. Pastor Joe Ballard said in a Facebook post December 1, “We know that times are hard for each and everyone. You do
At the Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8 Buddy Check, Legion Post 84 will host a special guest; RDML Jamie Sands, USN Commander of Naval Service Training Command. To observe the meeting: Call 312-626 6799 and type in: 860 4149 1814 #Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86041491814;Go to
The Aurora Navy League Council regrets the cancellation of its annual Pearl Harbor Day Luncheon and Bratton Awards public recognition. For those interested we shall gather informally at noon 07 December 2020 at the American Legion Post 84 office at 1 E. Benton in Aurora to commemorate the attack on
Holiday care-avans to neighborhoods, a virtual tree-lighting ceremony, and a drive-through holiday celebration will bring the cheer to Oswego this year! The Village’s annual holiday event is 2020 Christmas Walk Week: Keeping Spirits Bright. The Village of Oswego, Oswego Downtown Association, and presenting sponsor, Allied First Bank, will keep spirits
The United Methodist Church of Plano will not be host to a Cookie and Candy Walk in December, nor a Christmas Sale that was scheduled for December 5. Due to the current COVID-19 situation and valuing the safety and health of all, these events are canceled at this time. We
The Venue, the 200-seat music performance space in Aurora, will return to Livestream performances in December due to COVID-19 restrictions. All performances will be broadcast live from The Venue’s Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. At each performance, a donation is suggested and donations are split between the artists and The
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events 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. Yorkville Public Library has returned to regular operating hours. The Library is open Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7
Aurora VFW Post 68 rifle team members fire a salute at a Veterans Day ceremony in conjunction with Montgomery VFW Post 7452 Saturday at Riverside Cemetery in Montgomery.
Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora, will be host to trick or treaters from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, indoors at 20 candy stations. Two photo spots will be provided to record this Spooktacular night! And grab a goody bag with coupons, treats
In collaboration with the city of Aurora government, VNA will be extending Flu Shot Fridays at Phillips Park through the following dates and times: • Friday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. • Friday, Nov. 6, noon to 4 p.m. • Friday, Nov. 13, noon to 4 p.m.. “VNA
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in November. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. • Yorkville Public Library has returned to regular operating hours. The Library is open
The New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, will discuss his book, How to be an Antiracist, Monday, Nov. 9 live on Zoom. Dr. Kendi is the founding director of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research, a contributor writer at “The Atlantic,” a CBS news correspondent, National
