Aurora church celebrates community fall festival

Posted September 11, 2024 12:41 pm

Submitted by Al Benson

A girl has her face painted at New England Congregational Church in Aurora during a community fall festival. Courtesy of Al Benson

New England Congregational Church in Aurora celebrated the fall season with an outdoor community fall festival after worship services on Sunday, Sept. 8.

In addition to a luncheon, live music and games for all ages, the event also featured a bounce house, face painting, glitter tattoos and balloon sculptures.

From noon to 12:30 p.m., City of Lights Cabaret performed musical selections. Free refreshments included roasted chicken breasts, sloppy joe sandwiches, homemade desserts and beverages including root beer floats provided by the board of Community Outreach.

A volunteer serves chicken breasts at New England Congregational Church in Aurora on Sept. 8. The church hosted an outdoor community fall festival after Sunday worship. Courtesy of Al Benson

Community partners based at the church sponsored activities. The Alive Center offered activities for teens and preteens.

Fox Valley United Way's “Strong, Prepared And Ready for Kindergarten” (SPARK) provided events for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and Rainbow Sprouts offered activities for children.

Attendees pack picnic tables at the community fall festival at New England Congregational Church in Aurora on Sept. 8. Courtesy of Al Benson

Call (630) 897-8721 for more information.

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