A little-known chapter of World War II history will take center stage Thursday, March 26 when historian and certified FAA pilot Rebecca Tulloch brings the story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) to life during a special presentation by Batavia Depot Museum, a facility of Batavia Park District. Tulloch’s
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in March. 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. •Read with Paws, Saturday, March 28, 10:30 a.m.. Children can come
It’s egg hunting season! Get ready for laughs, prizes, and lots of eggs! The Batavia Park District is bringing back its favorite spring events, and families won’t want to miss the fun at Prairie Path Park. •Glow-in-the-dark adventure for middle schoolers, Friday, March 27, 7:45 p.m.. Kids ages nine to
It can be fun to be a tourist in your own town. With Spring Break coming up, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore Fox Valley towns and enjoy the area as a visitor might. There are so many things to do right in our own backyard. Maybe you didn’t notice
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. Aurora, will host a joint concert by two brass bands Sunday, March 29, at 3 p.m.. “Brass Band Collaborative,” by Fox Valley Brass Band and the award-winning Illinois Brass Band, will take place in the church sanctuary. The public is invited. Parking
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in March. 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. •Artful Beginnings (preschool), Monday, March 23, 10:30 a.m. Check out this
By Mike Eckburg, commander, Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 The Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 will host its March meeting at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at 1677 Montgomery Rd., Suite 106-108, Aurora. As we move into the month of March, we begin to see signs of spring and the
Suicide Prevention Services will host Spring into Art, an inaugural fundraiser this spring that will help the Fox Valley organization to continue its life-saving work. Spring into Art will be an evening of art, food, and spirited competition Thursday, March 19 at Society 57, 100 S. River St. in downtown
The Women’s Empowerment Summit will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 at Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N Naper Blvd, Naperville. The annual gathering is designed to inspire, connect, and equip women to lead with purpose and impact. This year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping
The City of Aurora government will host a wreath-laying ceremony Sunday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. to honor the seventh anniversary of the Henry Pratt Company Mass Shooting, which took the lives of five company employees and injured five Aurora police officers Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. The ceremony, which will
It’s called the Northern Illinois Pottery Tour and it is an annual pottery tour that features more than 40 artists and highlights the exciting contemporary pottery scene. This year, the two-day tour on the first weekend of June is going official as a nonprofit organization. To help raise funds for
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, Feb. 17, dinner meeting at the private room of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill S., Montgomery. You do not need to be a member of the Navy League, or have a reservation, to attend the in-person meeting, the general
Celebrating Valentine’s Day, a free, community meditation sit-in will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. by The Perch wellness center in downtown Aurora. Perch owner and instructor Amy Jackson of Aurora will lead the event at her studio, 140 S. River St., Suite 114, Aurora
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County (lwvckcil.com) has announced plans for two upcoming candidate forums, which will feature candidates in contested races who are on the ballot for the upcoming Tuesday, March 17 Illinois General Primary Election. The first forum will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday,
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in February. 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 This month’s family fun Escape Adventure is ready!
Love is in the air this February, and so is chemistry. Curious minds are invited to explore the science behind attraction in nature during “EcoLab: My Chemical Romance,” a hands-on program hosted by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County (lwvckcil.com) today announced that the organization is partnering with the St. Charles Public Library to host a Voter Registration event in the Huntley Community Room at the library Sunday, Jan. 25, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Certified Deputy Registrars from
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s January “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, 77 S. River Street, in downtown Aurora. Legacy
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites residents to embrace winter fun at Polar-Palooza, a nature-inspired, arcade-style event, Saturday, Jan. 17, from noon to 3 p.m. at Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles. Designed for all ages, Polar-Palooza features a mix of hands-on games, interactive learning stations, and
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in January. 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. My College Planning Webinar: How to Appeal, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 6:30
