Kiwanis Club of Aurora Charity Pickleball Tournament
Winners of the men’s division stand on the podiums at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Charity Pickleball Tournament July 18, at Pickleball Kingdom – North Aurora.
CASA Golf for a Child Invitational Aug. 24
The 23rd Annual Golf for a Child Invitational in support of CASA Kane County Monday, Aug. 24 at the St. Charles Country Club, 1250 Country Club Road, St. Charles. The exciting event brings together community leaders, supporters, and golf enthusiasts for a memorable day on the greens and delicious food.
Second City fundraiser for Anderson Humane
The Second City improve group, is returning to Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St., St. Charles, to help raise funds for Anderson Humane at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. Laughing For All The Wrong Reasons, will feature a hilarious array of classic sketch comedy and songs Get your howl on
BBQ at the Ballpark Night July 10
Aurora Fastpitch Softball Association (AFSA) will hold “BBQ at the Ballpark Night,” a fundraiser, Friday, July 10 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Pierce Field, 1255 Jackson St., Aurora. Food will be provided by 5Bs barbecue, with three meal options: Two pork chops, a half chicken or a combo.
16th Annual Race to End Homelessness
The 16th Annual Race to End Homelessness is back! This three-hour karting enduro is your opportunity to gather your race team of 4-6 drivers in support of DuPagePads’ mission to end homelessness. This year’s race includes up to 15 teams racing for the most-completed laps and highest fundraising total Saturday,
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley to participate in Aurora Farmers Market, June 13; Diabetes Club holds successful golf outing fundraiser
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their fourth annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing, Saturday, June 6, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove. With rain in the forecast and temperatures expected to be in the high
DuPage Care Center’s Golf Outing June 26
Registration is now open for the DuPage Care Center’s 22nd annual Golf Outing and Dinner to support residents of the Care Center. The golf outing will take place Friday, June 26 at Prairie Landing Golf Club in West Chicago and will feature 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner, contests, and
Aurora Food Pantry Radiothon
The Aurora Food Pantry Radiothon will take place Friday, June 12, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Aurora Food Pantry, 1110 Jericho Road, Aurora. The major fundraiser event will feature a live broadcast with Scott Mackay from 95.9 The River, BBQ, open bar, raffles, and silent auction. All
Support SPARK at Banana Split June 12
Banana Split, 820 Church Rd., Aurora, will host a fundraiser to benefit SPARK, the early education initiative of Fox Valley United Way, Friday, June 12 from noon to 9 p.m.. A percentage of all proceeds from the day will support SPARK’s work connecting families with young children to high-quality early
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive May 9
The National Association of Letter Carriers and the National Rural Letter Carriers Association will partner with Loaves & Fishes Community Services during the 34th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday, May 9. Each year, residents are encouraged to place healthy, unexpired, non-perishable items in bags by their mailboxes on
Hesed House Derby Party May 2
Hesed House in Aurora, the second-largest homeless shelter in Illinois, will host its Derby Party fundraiser Saturday, May 2 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at White Eagle Golf Club, 3400 Club Dr., Naperville. The event will have derby inspired drinks and food. Attendees must be 21 or older. Derby
CASA Kane County Derby Party fundraiser, May 2
Join the CASA Kane County Derby Party to support children in foster care, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling, 106 S. Riverside Avenue, St. Charles. Go bold, go fancy, go fabulous – dust off your most over-the-top Kentucky Derby hat and get
Just Shave it 2026, Pediatric Cancer Awareness April 26
Just Shave It 2026, Sunday, April 26, from noon to 3 p.m. at Pollyanna Brewing Company, 106 S. Riverside Ave. in St. Charles, will bring participants together to shave or cut their hair to honor and support kids with cancer. Participants will raise money by asking family and friends to
Aurora home destroyed in fire, fundraiser
There was a major fire at Bob Pietrusiak’s house in Aurora January 25. In the middle of the night, his son, Eric, woke him up as he was calling 911. In the rush to get out, Bob slipped on the floor in his bare feet and knelt on embers, resulting
Pancakes and family fun coming to Aurora March 14
The Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to the all-you-can-eat Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m. (new start time) to noon Saturday, March 14, Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Dr. (corner Edgelawn & Indian Trail), Aurora. Kiwanis Club of Aurora Pancake chairman Nick Knudtson noted, “I’m
Kiwanis Pancake Day Breakfast March 14
The Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Dr. (corner Edgelawn & Indian Trail), Aurora, Saturday, March 14 from 7 a.m. to noon, for the all-you-can-eat Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast. The Kiwanis Club of Aurora in its 110th year presents its 75th
Aurora breakfast, chili, bingo fundraisers
Pancakes, chili, and bingo will be featured in fundraisers by St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora Pancakes will be served Sunday, March 15, at 8:30 a.m., in Sanctuary Hall at the church. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, applesauce, coffee, juice, and milk. A freewill offering is requested.
‘Rolling for a Cause’ fundraiser March 1
“Rolling for a Cause,” an Aurora Lions Club bowling fundraiser, will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Parkside Lanes, 34W185 Montgomery Rd. in Aurora. The public is invited to participate as individuals or teams. In addition to three games of bowling, the third annual
11th Annual ‘Fill the Bowls’ fundraiser
More than 20 Fox Valley restaurants will host a fundraiser for Aurora’s Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway in Aurora. The public is invited. Tickets are $75 for adults, $40 for children ages six to 12, and
Hope – Heifer Project at Plano Methodist
The Sunday School children at the Plano Methodist Church are excited about their current mission project and need help. They are collecting donations for a “Joy to the World” Basket from Heifer International. With a goal of $1,500, donations will be accepted through February 15. Donations help provide animals, training,