All Saints Sunday at New England Congregational Church in Aurora looked a little different November. 2.In addition to the tradition of reading names of reading names and ringing a bell for passed loved ones, a Dia de los Muertos altar, called an ofrenda, was built. Congregants were invited to display
Mariza Rocha Gonzalez, Aurora University director of Latino/a student initiatives, visits a Day of the Dead ofrenda (altar) in the University’s Phillips Library, 315 S. Gladstone Avenue in Aurora.
Starting Monday, Oct. 28, the Aurora Public Library (APL) will present its annual Ofrendas Exhibit in the Santori Library Atrium, where visitors can view traditionally-decorated altars sponsored by community members and organizations from around the Aurora area. In its third year, the event is dedicated to and in honor of
The Aurora Public Library (APL) will present its fifth annual Ofrendas competition, and everyone is invited to participate! Community organizations, families, and community members can sign up to decorate an altar in the Santori Library, 101 S River Street, Aurora, Atrium, to honor deceased relatives and welcome the spirits to
