Articles filed under Sugar Grove

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  Albright Theatre to hold auditions for “Wonder of the World” Feb 10, 2015 5:45 PM
  Linda Brooks Albright Theatre Company will hold auditions for “Wonder of the World” by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1, and Monday, March 2. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Callbacks may be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, by invitation only.
  

   
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  Youth theater group flies high with ‘Aladdin’ Feb 10, 2015 3:43 PM
  By Susan Klovstad Discover “A Whole New World” of magic, mayhem and magic carpet rides when Spotlight Youth Theater Aurora stages Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main St., Batavia. Public performances of the energetic musical begin Friday, Feb. 13, and run through Sunday, Feb. 22. Tickets are $10-$12.
  

   
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  St. Charles Arts Council presents jazz great Fareed Haque in concert Feb 10, 2015 9:19 PM
  St. Charles Arts Council The St. Charles Arts Council is delighted to announce that jazz great Fareed Haque will be performing in St. Charles at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, with his trio and local student musicians sitting in, plus the Alex Murphy Quartet, as part of the Student Artist Event presented by the arts council in partnership with Northern Illinois University.
  

   

• Join Small Business Networking Group in Batavia Feb 10, 2015 9:03 PM
  Congregational Church of Batavia Great networking, great programs, and a price which is difficult to beat – that’s the winning combination offered by the Congregational Church of Batavia Small Business Networking Group. Established almost ten years ago, and often referred to by its nickname, “CCOB Networking,” the group now attracts between 25 and 40 attendees at each meeting. There’s always someone new to meet, as well as opportunities to touch base with longstanding business associates.
  

   

• Kane County 4-H Hosts International Night Feb. 20 in St. Charles Feb 9, 2015 9:53 PM
  University of Illinois Extension Would you like to explore several countries without ever leaving Illinois? At the annual Kane County 4-H International Night, visitors can discover the geography, culture and food of many nations, all while staying close to home. “International Night is a great experience for both 4-H youth and our communities,” said Doris Braddock, 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator. “Through the 4-H Passport to the World project, youth not only learn about another country and its cultures, but they gain skills in presenting that information both visually and verbally to the community.”
  

   

• “Meet the Candidates Night” on March 12 in Sugar Grove Feb 9, 2015 9:44 PM
  Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce The Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Elburn Herald invite the community to the “Meet the Candidates Night” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, in the meeting room of the Sugar Grove Public Library, 125 S. Municipal Drive. Doors will open at 6 p.m.
  

   

• Kaneland Arts Initiative to host 2015 Feast and Silent Auction Feb 13, 2015 7:01 PM
  Maria Dripps-Paulson Consider joining the Kaneland Arts Initiative’s sixth annual Fine Arts Feast and Silent Auction on Friday, Feb. 20, at Open Range Southwest Grill Restaurant in Sugar Grove. The cash bar will open at 5:30 p.m., followed by the silent auction and cork pull from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The dinner and program will start at 6:30 p.m.
  

   

• Girls Scouts win ‘Local Chef’ competition Feb 6, 2015 5:23 PM
  Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Girl Scouts Maddie Alvendia of Oswego, Madison Runyan of Sugar Grove, and Alexis Thomas of Aurora — all members of local Troop 4882 — recently won Local Chef, a joint competition between Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois and Illinois Agri-Women.
  

   
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  Fermilab in Batavia to host Family Open House Feb 5, 2015 1:53 PM
  Submitted by Fermilab Fermilab's annual Family Open House will be 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8.
  

   

• Presidents’ Issue New Report on Granting Baccalaureate Degrees for Various Fields Feb 5, 2015 4:17 PM
  COD News Bureau Illinois Council of Community College Presidents NORMAL Illinois community college presidents approved a recommendation urging the community college system be allowed to grant four-year baccalaureate degrees for nursing and other applied career areas at their meeting on Friday, January 30. “This recommendation, which took nearly one year to study and prepare, shows our community colleges can be the place where students can earn the degrees close to home which is important to their families and communities,” said Thomas Choice, the president of the Illinois Council of Community College Presidents. The study recommends community colleges be authorized to grant four-year degrees for applied careers and nursing degrees. Illinois would join 21 others states already offering these four-year degrees. Illinois officials have discussed the concept and experiences for families in other states for several years. “Our study indicates many employers across the state need a workforce with a higher level of education. Community colleges are uniquely positioned with their strong industry and workforce relationships to provide these programs” said Carl Sandberg College President Lori Sundberg. Sundberg chaired the committee that wrote the report. The Council will work with the Illinois Community College Trustees Association, the Illinois Community College Board, the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the legislature to ensure the necessary steps to move forward. Choice, who is president of Kishwaukee College in Malta Illinois, noted the report recommends the addition of these programs be managed without any additional state funding. It is anticipated that the variable tuition program already used by many community colleges for career and technical degrees would be used for these four-year degrees. The applied baccalaureate degrees would cover fields like automotive, respiratory therapy and dental hygiene among others.
  

   
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  GLMV Chamber Names 2015 board of directors Feb 16, 2015 1:41 PM
  Submitted by Carol Levin, GLMV Chamber of Commerce The Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills (GLMV) Chamber of Commerce named its 2015 board of directors.
  

   
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  GreenFields of Geneva earns five-star rating Feb 5, 2015 3:56 PM
  ivy Marketing Group Briarwood Healthcare Center at GreenFields of Geneva has received the highly esteemed five-star rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  

   

• Take a trip around the world at the 4-H International Festival Feb 12, 2015 1:26 PM
  Submitted by Sabrina Huley Each year, the Lake County 4-H Clubs choose countries to learn about and create in-depth displays.
  

   
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  PM Prime Steakhouse Hosts Supper Club Events Feb 5, 2015 9:46 AM
  Carolyn Jacobs Don your fedora or your pill box hat and get ready for the PM Prime Supper Club. Guests will step back in time to an era of straight-up martinis, silk suits and the sounds of Sinatra crooning in the background.
  

   

• Get assistance with enrolling in health care insurance Feb 3, 2015 8:04 AM
  Submitted by VNA Health Care The deadline for open enrollment for the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace is Feb. 15. Consumers who do not enroll in a health plan by the deadline may face a tax penalty when filing their 2015 tax return.
  

   

• LifeSource calls for blood donation awareness during Black History Month Feb 3, 2015 10:48 AM
  Joe White In honor of Black History Month, LifeSource is highlighting the importance of blood donation among African-Americans. Thirty-seven percent of the population is eligible to donate blood, yet fewer than 10 percent actually donate. Less than one percent of these blood donations are from African-Americans.
  

   

• Benefit to help family with child’s medical bills Feb 3, 2015 8:07 AM
  Submitted by Meagan Seals Benefit A benefit for Meagan Seals will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Elburn American Legion. Meagan was born with rare conditions called encephalocele, microcephaly, anencephaly and lissencephaly in November 2009 and was not expected to take her first breath. Despite all the medical complications, she has beaten the odds. She celebrated her fifth birthday this past November.
  

   
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  Chili, pie and games featured at Grace Lutheran event Feb 3, 2015 9:04 PM
  Submitted by Grace Lutheran Church of Lily Lake On Jan. 24, Grace Lutheran Church of Lily Lake hosted a Chili Cook-Off, Pie Bake-Off, and Game Night. They had more than 18 chilis served for dinner and 11 entered into the cook-off. There also were 15 pies served and nine entered into the bake-off. The church especially wants to thank the local businesses that donated gift cards/certificates for prizes to the top three winners in the cook-off and bake-off: Ream’s Elburn Market, Paisano’s Pizza & Grill, and Eddie Gaedel Pub & Grill.
  

   

• HELP to host cat, kitten adoption day Feb. 14 Feb 2, 2015 5:01 PM
  H.E.L.P. Homes for Endangered and Lost Pets will host a cat and kitten adoption day from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Healthy Pet and Boutique, 2620 N. Farnsworth Ave., Aurora. Adoption fees vary depending on the age of the cat, and includes spaying or neutering, updated vaccinations, treatment for parasites and microchipping.
  

   
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  Bowling event to benefit HorsePower therapy group Feb 2, 2015 4:16 PM
  Submitted by HorsePower Therapeutic Riding HorsePower Therapeutic Riding will host its third annual Bowling Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 21, at St. Charles Bowl, 2520 W. Main St. in St. Charles. Two bowling sessions are available: noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. Last year’s event raised more than $22,000. Silent auction donations are needed, including gift Certificates, sporting or theater event tickets, gift baskets, and more. Auction donations can be arranged before Friday, Feb. 13, by emailing Info@HorsePowerTR.com.