Aurora Submitted Content
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Nominate a student for MLK Service Award by Jan. 10Jan 09, 2025 10:50 pm - The annual Service Above Self MLK Day Youth Awards are presented to Aurora students in elementary school, middle school, high school and college who are upholding Martin Luther King’s dedication to community service.
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Aurora joins the Dry January movement with restaurants and bars offering mocktails and moreJan 09, 2025 6:21 am - The Aurora mayor recently declared it "Dry January Month" in support of Meharry Medical College's alcohol awareness initiative. The city encourages residents to enjoy mocktails and alcohol-free options at local restaurants.
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Take an exclusive tour of the Forest Preserve District's Urban Stream Research Center Jan. 11Jan 08, 2025 11:42 pm - See how Forest Preserve District ecologists expand mussel, crayfish and insect populations to boost declining aquatic habitats in special research center tours.
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Aurora Orthodox Christians to gather for river blessingJan 08, 2025 10:45 pm - Orthodox Aurora churches unite at Fox River Saturday for ancient Theophany ritual honoring Christ's baptism and blessing the water.
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Aurora church hosts community dinner and cold-weather care kit assemblyJan 08, 2025 12:54 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is hosting a free dinner and family activities on Jan 15 and 29. They are seeking donations to assemble cold weather kits for homeless including gloves, hand warmers.
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Methodists to honor MLK’s legacy Jan. 19 at Downers Grove churchJan 07, 2025 6:25 pm - Methodists will honor Martin Luther King's memory with the Rev. Danita Anderson speaking on "The Unfinished Agenda."
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Dominican Literacy Center seeks volunteers for tutoring programJan 06, 2025 11:42 pm - Aurora literacy center seeks female volunteers to tutor women in reading, writing and speaking English. Training will be provided Jan. 18.
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French horns take center stage at Chamber Music on the Fox concertsJan 06, 2025 11:14 pm - Chamber Music on the Fox spotlights the French horn in its first concert of the year, featuring works by Beethoven and Brahms performed by horns, strings, and piano.
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Aurora mayor welcomes 100 third-graders for lessons on local governmentJan 06, 2025 11:54 am - Aurora mayor hosts 100 third-graders at city hall, teaching them about local government with tours, museum visit, and first responder demonstrations.
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Extension offers winter webinars on proper tree care techniquesJan 02, 2025 1:38 pm - Illinois Extension is offering a Community Tree Care Series to teach proper tree care techniques. The program includes online webinars from January to March covering topics like site selection, tree health, pruning, etc.