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Ribbon cutting and lighting on Nov. 26 celebrate new Peace Bridge letteringNov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - Batavia's iconic "Peace on Earth" letters have been upgraded and will now light up at night. On Sunday, Nov. 26, Batavia Park District will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremo...
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Geneva Unitarian Church is celebrating 40 years of cookie walksNov 19, 2023 10:00 pm - One of Geneva's oldest and sweetest holiday traditions celebrates its 40th anniversary, as the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva hosts its annual Cookie Walk on F...
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Welcoming Advent: Aurora church kicks off holiday season with hanging of greensNov 19, 2023 10:00 pm - Garlands, a giant wreath, and artificial yule trees decorated Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora on Sunday, Nov. 19, during a Hanging of the Greens celebration. A ...
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Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa and karaoke during Elburn Christmas StrollNov 18, 2023 10:00 pm - Da Capo Music Studio will host "Cookies & Karaoke," part of the Elburn Chamber Christmas Stroll, on Saturday, Dec. 2. The event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at the m...
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The Venue to show 'The Last Waltz' on Nov. 25Nov 16, 2023 10:00 pm - The Venue, a live music performance space in Aurora, will host a special screening of "The Last Waltz" on Nov. 25, the same day it was filmed - 47 years later. As part o...
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Thousands turn out for Aurora Winter Lights FestivalNov 16, 2023 10:00 pm - Aurora kicked off the holiday season in the merriest way on a mild weather night. More than 7,000 people were in downtown Aurora on Friday, Nov. 17, for the annual W...
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Giving Tuesday: Eat Portillo's, benefit Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Nov. 28Nov 16, 2023 10:00 pm - Portillo's Restaurant in Batavia will host a benefit for Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the restaura...
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Fox Valley Brass Band hosts 'Holiday Traditions' Dec. 10Nov 15, 2023 10:00 pm - Fox Valley Brass Band, a 30-piece ensemble, continues its 2023-24 season on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. "Holiday Traditions" will be ce...
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ECC dual credit student Olivia Opalinski finds her opening in the performing artsNov 14, 2023 10:00 pm - Last spring, Elgin Community College student Olivia Opalinski of Carpentersville decided to try something new. She auditioned for the ECC Theatre Department's productio...
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Marmion Academy musician accepted into the 2023 Macy's Great American Marching BandNov 14, 2023 10:00 pm - Marmion Academy junior and talented trumpeter Thomas Chapski of Elgin was selected to join the 2023 Macy's Great American Marching Band for the 97th annual Macy's Thanks...