The Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association will have an early Valentine luncheon and meeting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4. The luncheon will be at Gaslite Manor, 2485 Church Road in Aurora. We will be entertained by Rick Pickren, a nationally-known actor and singer, who will keep us in a
Aurora • Saturday, Jan. 25 • 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Terry Fator Ventriloquist, impressionist, comedian, and singer, Terry Fator, has been wowing audiences at The Mirage in Las Vegas, Nev., but he’s coming back to Aurora for the fourth time for another day of puppet impersonations guaranteed to give
Endiro Coffee, 29 W. New York Street, Aurora, will be the site of a brief presentation ceremony to honor its induction to the Illinois Office of Tourism “Illinois Made” Program at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. Endiro was recognized for its commitment to sustainable business practices and high-quality coffee roasting.
Aurora • January 17-19 Aurora Cup Table Tennis Competition Some of the most intense and skilled table tennis players from around the world will play at the competition at the Vaughan Athletic Center, 2121 W. Indian Trail. For more information visit fvttc.org. • Friday, Jan. 17 • 6:30 p.m. Harry
There will be a Seed Swap at the West Branch of the Aurora Public Library (APL) from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 25. A Seed Swap is just like a potluck, but with seeds; great for both avid and aspiring gardeners. Free seeds will be available, including vegetable, flower,
Free citizenship classes will be offered February through April by the Dominican Literacy Center of Aurora. Male and female students are invited. Parking and instruction are free at St. Mary’s Church parish center, 432 E. Downer Place in Aurora. A $10 donation is requested for study materials. Starting February 3,
Aurora • Friday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m. to Saturday, Jan. 11, 7 a.m. Hawk’s Lock-In Aurora Sports Dome The 12-hour event will have many activities for boys and girls ages nine through 14. There will skill challenges for baseball, softball, and kickball, movies, dancing, and something for everyone! Proceeds will
Residents are invited to learn about new laws going into effect at an information session presented by State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, Thursday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Aurora Public Library, 555 S. Eola Road in Aurora. “This past year, we enacted a large number of new laws
Individuals new to the Fox Valley area, or those seeking new social connections, are invited to attend a Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors luncheon Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Houlihan’s in Geneva Commons. Carolyn Sackett will speak on “Brain on Music”. She will share ideas on the intricate connections between music
Small business owners are invited to learn how to save on their taxes at The Top 4.5 Deductions for Small Business Owners, a free workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Oswego Public Library’s downtown Oswego campus, 32 W. Jefferson Street. The workshop is free
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. This informal group works on its own projects, discusses types and colors of yarn, and
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in January, 2020. 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. • Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Aurora • Through December 26 Phillips Park Festival of Lights Everyone can drive through one of the largest free light shows in northern Illinois. The Festival of Lights at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive, has more than 25,000 cars every year to view dozens of displays totaling more than
The Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington Street, Oswego, will be host to many events for seniors. All events will take place at the Oswego Senior Center, unless otherwise noted. • Community Tax Volunteers are Needed! Oswego Senior Center is looking for volunteers to provide free tax assistance through the
The Batavia American Legion Post 504 thanks the general public for being so generous during it’s “Gifts for Yanks” poppy collection on Veterans Day weekend. The Post thanks the Batavia merchants who were kind to allow the Post to collect at their business’. They are: Apple Villa Rest., Briana’s Restaurant,
Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water Street in Batavia, will celebrate the New Year with our community of Resident Artists and instructors. January 2020 will mark the beginning of new art classes, new Resident Artists, a new website, and more! Participants will not miss out on the unique experience to
Santa will stop by shops along Broadway in downtown Aurora this month in the return of the program Santa on Broadway. Children can enjoy a visit and pictures with Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following dates and locations: • Saturday, Dec. 14, Santa will stop at
A costumed-volunteer Santa Claus, Dan Basalone of Lisle, will use American Sign Language to “talk” Christmas wishes with 50 deaf kids and caregivers from East Aurora and West Aurora public school districts at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at the ninth annual pizza party and gift giveaway at Luigi’s Pizza,
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events this month. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. This informal group works on its own projects, discusses types and colors of
Encouraging residents to donate new toys for children in the community, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will be host to another annual Marine “Toys for Tots” Toy drive at her District Office, 1677 Montgomery Road, Suite 116, in Aurora. Kifowit has a collection bin for the Marine Toys for Tots
