Are you a longtime Oswego resident, or are you new to the Oswegoland community? Either way, you won’t want to miss “Oswegoland Trivia Night” Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Fox Valley Winery, 59 Main Street in the heart of Oswego’s historic downtown business district. Starting at 7 p.m. and for
Ever wonder how Oswego’s downtown business district evolved to become the vibrant collection of shops and offices it is today? Find out when the Oswegoland Heritage Association and the Little White School Museum host “Oswego History Tour – Downtown,” starting at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. All communities evolve and
Join Fox Valley United Way Wednesday, Aug. 27 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for its Annual Ice Cream Social at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway, Aurora. The inspiring event will highlight the work the group is doing in the Fox Valley area. You will also have
The Montgomery Fest Committee is proud to announce that longtime public servant and community champion, Jim Pilmer, former executive director of the Fox Valley Park District (FVPD), will serve as Grand Marshal of the 2025 Montgomery Fest Parade Sunday, Aug. 17 at 1 p.m.. The parade will start at W.
The Kane Forest Preserve Foundation invites golfers of all skill levels to its second annual golf outing fundraiser, Thursday, Sept. 11, at Hughes Creek Golf Course, 1749 Spring Valley Drive, Elburn. Proceeds from the outing will support the development of a brand-new nature play space at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley participated in Aurora alderman Carl Franco’s, Fifth Ward National Night Out (NNO), Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Washington Park, on Constitution Drive, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Diabetes Club members handed out information on prediabetes, diabetes, healthy eating and our new
One-hundred years ago, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” the classic novel of the Jazz Age, was released. In honor of that anniversary, the Aurora Historical Society is celebrating with a 1920s-themed fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 Aurora Country Club, 1548 Prairie Street, Aurora. Guests
All are invited to the Aurora Navy League Council 247’s annual picnic from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19 at the Jericho Lake Park, 39W365 Jericho Road, Aurora. The entry is off Jericho Road near the Jericho Lake Disk Golf Course. It is west of Orchard Road and
The annual Jim Butler Golf Classic, hosted by the Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84, will take place Thursday, Aug. 21 at Tamarack Golf Club, 24032 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville. The event will start with registration at 8:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 10 a.m.. Lunch will be from
Mutual Ground proudly invites the community to join them in celebrating a major milestone, their 50th Anniversary, with an Open House Celebration from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at Waubonsee Community College’s Downtown Aurora Campus, 18 S. River Street, Aurora, the very place where the organization first
The office of State representative Barbara Hernandez will host an informational event to educate families about Power of Attorney and the process for designating a legal Power of Attorney from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 at West Aurora Library Branch, 233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora. Licensed attorneys
Join Fox Valley United Way Wednesday, Aug. 27 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for its Annual Ice Cream Social at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway, Aurora. The inspiring event will highlight the work the group is doing in the Fox Valley area. You will also have
Community Health Partnership (CHP) of Illinois will hold a back-to-school wellness fair at its Aurora Health Center, 157 S. Lincoln Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Highlights will be free school supplies, school physicals, sports physicals and
Vinyl, Comics & Cards Market will debut Sunday, Aug. 10, from noon to 5 p.m. at Whistle Brewing, 1748 W Jefferson Avenue, Naperville. Free to attend and fully indoors. Explore a curated indoor space filled with vintage records, rare comics, trading cards, Funko Pops, original artwork, and handmade geeky creations.
Gold Sovereigns, a program that gives at least $25 worth of free fresh foods to households in need, especially seniors, recent veterans, students away from home, is one of the highlights for persons attending the Family Fest Fresh Market in Aurora, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 24,
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in August. 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. •Creek Stomp, Thursday, Aug. 7, 9 a.m., or 10:30 a.m.. Join
East Aurora School District 131 will hold a back-to-school fair Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at East High, 500 Tomcat Lane, Door 8, in Aurora. East Aurora families are invited. Admission and parking are free. Students registered for the new school year will receive a free
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie that will take place Tuesday, Aug. 5. Some neighborhoods will host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, and exhibits. Aurora •Aurora
North Aurora Days 2025 will be August 1-2 with main events at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 East State Street, North Aurora, and many community events spread throughout town. All events are free. Friday, Aug. 1 •8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Community Garage Sale (throughout community); •9 a.m. to 1
GROW with GEM (Gratitude Empowerment Motivation), a non profit, will hold its second annual Back To School Bash from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Southwind Community, 1228 S. Fourth Street in Aurora. There will be free haircuts (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), school supplies, line dancing lessons,
