Tag: Japan

Japanese folklore program at Eola Road Branch July 9

Nearly all cultures have a history of oral storytelling, but fewer and fewer participate in the practice this ancient craft. It’s not as easy as it seems, to keep a group entertained with only your voice! To honor this time old tradition, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will be...

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USA Olympic athlete’s ties run strong, deep

By Al Benson A U.S.A. competitor in the Tokyo, Japan Olympic Games triathlon is a familiar face to Fox Valley United Methodist members. Kevin McDowell was in Geneva High School when he started attending Aurora’s Flowing Forth United Methodist Church (UMC), said his former pastor and now UMC Prairie Central...

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Olympics honor: Lauren Carlini

Lauren Carlini, 7, of Aurora, former West Aurora High School girls' volleyball star, recently was selected as an alternate for the USA women's volleyball team in this year's Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

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