A Christmas tree whimsically adorned with pharmaceutical bottles. Another tree decked out with food packages. Yet another festooned with snowmen ornaments, all made by Glenwood School students, pictured on the ornaments. These and other trees are sh...

More than 130 guests shopped, bid on auctions, and dined at the 2008 Marklund dinner auction held Friday, Nov. 14, at Pipers Banquets in Aurora. The fun evening was a stunning success, raising more than $21,000 to care for the individuals served by ...

Christmas concert: Join the Marmion-Rosary Band, Chorus and Jazz Ensemble in its Christmas music celebration at the annual Christmas Concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, in the Marmion Academy gym, 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. The public is welcom...

Gather and Sing: West Aurora High School Choirs and the Wind Symphony will perform their winter concert of seasonal music, called "Gather and Sing," at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, in the auditorium, 1201 W. New York St., Aurora. Tickets are $5...

Meet Chicago artist Thomas K. Melvin at a reception at 6 tonight at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. Melvin painted the library's two new pediment murals. Light refreshments will be served and a full-color brochure and commemorative mu...

December 5 Cookie Walk: The Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva is hosting its annual Cookie Walk from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. Now in its 26th year, this Geneva holiday tradition raises money to support the work of the church and the ...

At this Thanksgiving time we wish to give thanks to everyone involved with the Mark McCormick Fox River Run. To all the organizers, sponsors, volunteers, runners and friends who supported Mark's Foundation over the past 16 years, we thank you. You g...

Buy Batavia: The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is selling "Batavia Bucks" gift certificates, redeemable at 100 local businesses. To purchase, visit the office at 106 W. Wilson St.; call (630) 879-6134; or e-mail info@bataviachamber.org. Clerk's holida...

Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Holiday photos: Through Friday, Dec. 12, Friendship Park Conservatory Atrium and Courtyard, 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Cost: $5 per half-hour, by ap...