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North Aurora Days 2018

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About the cover: 14 year old Ali Morgan (Ali Hill), will perform Sun., 2pm, Aug. 5 at North Aurora Days. Last year she signed with Silverado Records and moved to Nashville, but she’s coming back home to help make this your “Favorite Summer” (her latest release). To find out more about Ali, and everything thing else you need to know about 2018 North Aurora Days, turn to our feature story starting on page 6. NEIGHBORS™ is published bimonthly. Editorial contributions are welcome. Send your information to editorial@neighborsmagazines.com. Advertising deadline is the 10th of the month preceding publication. ©2018 Neighbors is published by Emerald Marketing, Inc. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher.

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From the Publisher… Enjoy North Aurora Days and say “Hey!” to a volunteer

orth Aurora Days is August 3–5. There is something special in the air through these days thanks to the unselfish efforts of people from just about every organization in town. Hours and hours and hours and hours and hours and hours and hours of meetings and planning and coordinating and brainstorming and negotiating and phone calling and whatever-else-it-takes to pull off a three-day event that desperately strives to please every age and every expectation…on a small budget and limited resources. It is all accomplished through the efforts of volunteers, many of whom have full-time jobs. Once the festivities begin, volunteers behind the scenes and on the scene will be scrambling to make everything just right for you. For many of the event organizers, this is not their first “rodeo.” But North Aurora Days could never happen without the countless “novice” volunteers who just want to lend a helping hand. You’ll find everything you need to know about North Aurora Days, on pages 6–9. From the Garage Sale on Saturday to the “Party in the Park” Sunday afternoon, we’ve got everything covered. Whatever events you are enjoying, please send us your favorite pictures. Shots of you with friends and family are great. But also send us pictures of volunteers “on the job” (they might not have time for selfies). We’ll create gallery of North Aurora Days memories for all to enjoy. North Aurora Days is a time to put worries aside while you smile, laugh, relax, enjoy. While you’re there, say hello to a stranger…thank a volunteer.

Sincerely, Tim Sullivan Publisher

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P hoto courtesy North Aurora Days /Facebook

The 2018 North Aurora Days is scheduled for the weekend of Aug. 3, 4 and 5, a much-anticipated event which promises to continue the decades-long tradition of providing fun-filled activities and entertainment for the whole family. “North Aurora Days takes place at several spots around town,” said Trustee Mark Gaffino, Chairman of the North Aurora Days Committee. “It’s a family-friendly event that brings neighborhoods together. A lot of times you see people once a year and it’s at this event.” North Aurora Days kicks off Thurs., Aug. 2 with the North Aurora Community Garage Sale; all North Aurora residents are invited to hold a garage sale Thursday, Friday and Saturday that will be advertised on the North Aurora Days website (northauroradays.org), the village’s Facebook page and in a local newspaper. A garage sale registration form is required for residents who would like their addresses printed on the garage sale map, which will be made available for public distribution (northauroradays.org/events/garagesale/ ). Likewise, on Fri., Aug. 3, the Friends of the Messenger Library Book Sale begins at 9am and continues all weekend long.

“The Library staff and volunteers will be coordinating the book sale this year,” said Library Administrator Kevin Davis. “We will feature hundreds of used books and DVDs for all ages during our three day sale. It has always been a well-attended community event. Our prices are affordable—$0.50 cents for paperbacks and $1.00 for hardcovers and DVDs. Most everyone finds something they were looking for.” On Friday night, the Emergency Vehicle Lights and Sirens Parade starts at 6:30pm, a procession which includes cars and trucks from local emergency agencies and local collectors. The parade lines up on Airport Rd., winding its way northwest towards the main event site at Clock Tower Plaza where

The Emergency Vehicle Lights & Sirens Parade kicks off the North Aurora Days celebration on Friday night. 4–5,000 people are speculated to gather each night during North Aurora Days. “The fun is located near the corner of Oak St. and Randall Rd. in North Aurora,” explained North Aurora Days volunteer Jessi Watkins. “There is parking available at Blessed Sacrament Church (801 Oak St.). Rides are available 5–10:30pm on Friday and 2–10:30pm on Saturday, with unlimited ride wrist bands available 2–6pm on Saturday during Family Fun Time.” Watkins got involved with North Aurora Days ten years ago because of her desire to be actively involved in her community. “I have been volunteering in various capacities for a decade,” Watkins said. “I began with the North Aurora Mothers Club who,

P hoto courtesy North Aurora Days /Facebook

The Run for the Riverfront features a 5/k, 10k and 1 mile Family Fun Run on Saturday morning. Libido Funk Circus headlines Friday night at the Clock Tower Plaza. P hoto courtesy L ibido Funk Circus

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alongside the North Aurora Lions club, hosts the beer tent annually.” Watkins is responsible for the entertainment at the event, a role which primarily involves overseeing the carnival and amusement rides. “This year we will have a swing ride, ‘tubs of fun’—which is reminiscent of a tilt-a-whirl type ride, a 20' inflatable slide, ‘walk on water’ in which participants walk along the surface of a pool while inside inflatable balls, a rock climbing wall, bounce houses and ‘eurobungy’,” said Watkins. “During our Family Fun Time on Saturday, unlimited ride wrist bands will be available for $15, during which time we will have face painters and balloon artists available along with a few fun, interactive amusements. We will also have a Velcro wall, gladiator joust, and you can come test your balance and endurance on ‘rock-n-roll’!” Additionally, local bands will perform at Clock Tower Plaza on Friday and Saturday night; check out ‘Whiskey Romance’ and ‘Libido Funk Circus’ on Friday and ‘28 Days’ and ‘Spazmatics’ on Saturday (see Spotlight on page 18 for the complete North Aurora Days music lineup). Various local food vendors and restaurants will also set up

shop—grab a burger from North Aurora’s Oak Street Restaurant and indulge in deep-fried carnival fare at Susie’s Fun Foods. Then on Sat., Aug. 4 the activities start early with the 5k/10k and 1 mile Run for the Riverfront through the beautiful Mooseheart campus around the community’s scenic lake. This event acts as a fundraiser for the North Aurora River District Alliance (NOARDA) and the West Aurora High School Cross Country Team. Race registration and information is available at runfortheriverfront.com. Other Saturday events include the co-ed Softball Tourney at Goodwin South Field and Fern West Field, the 8th annual Kids Fishing Derby at Willow Lake (open to children age 15 and under—no advance registration required) and the Kids Safety Day and Touch a Truck event at Mooseheart. “Kids Safety Day is put on by the Kane County Safety Coalition. It used to be geared towards the safety of children, now it’s for any age,” said North Aurora Police Officer Robyn Stecklein. “There’s bike safety, fire safety, poison safety and we do child IDs for free. The North Aurora Fire Department usually brings a fire truck and ambulance

The Kid’s Fishing Derby at Willow Lake is a favorite event. 8 KaneNeighbors.com

and we have a touch-a-truck outside.” Indeed, over 50 agencies participate in this educational and entertaining event where kids of all ages can come watch exciting fire and rescue demonstrations and mingle with emergency crews. With interactive safety booths and takehome prizes, you won’t leave this event empty handed. In the same vein of health and wellness, the Messenger Public Library will host the North Aurora Lions Club and Illinois Lions Foundation free hearing screenings from 9am–12pm on Saturday. The screening will be staffed by a trained technician and take place in a testing vehicle setup on the west side of the library in front of the west side book return turnaround driveway. Sun., Aug. 5 continues the tradition of the North Aurora Days Pet Parade, an annual event started by local Veterinarian Thomas Brooks of Fox Valley Veterinary Clinic. After the line-up and judging (26 trophies are awarded in 16 categories, plus 10 wildcard categories), the Pet Parade leaves from the corner of Rt. 31 and Rt. 56 and heads across the bridge to Riverfront Park promptly at 12pm. Judging is limited to the first 100 registrants, who will receive a goody bag, refreshments, a participant ribbon and a certificate. “This will be the 36th annual North Aurora Pet Parade, and we would love to have our event be part of your day,” Brooks said. “There is no cost to enter – we want to make this a fun day for pets, petowners and spectators.” Finally, North Aurora Days concludes with the second annual North Aurora Riverfront Park ‘Party in the Park,’ featuring a margarita-fest, local food trucks and area musicians. North Aurora native Ali Morgan will perform at

North Aurora Days Event Schedule

Thurs., Aug. 2 Community-Wide Events

All day event ........................................ North Aurora Community Garage Sale 2pm—Morgan wrote her first song in Kindergarten and landed her first record deal with Nashvillebased label Silverado Records at age 13—followed by the high-energy Chicago based ‘Semple Band’ who will close out the afternoon from 4–6pm. With so much entertainment and events for all ages spread out across town, it’s no wonder North Aurora Days has remained a popular and well-attended event for over 30 years. “It’s a good time,” Gaffino stated simply. “You walk through and you know everybody. I’ve seen people that moved out of the area and come back for North Aurora Days. We’re proud of our community so we like to show it off.” “The fusion of so many individuals, non-for-profit groups and businesses coming together produces an event that is centered on reinforcing our community values,” added Watkins. “The goal of the event is to bring all of North Aurora together for an inexpensive, family-friendly good time. This event demonstrates the heart of North Aurora as evidenced by the plethora of volunteers that work diligently each year to make the event a success.” Anyone who wants to get involved with this year’s event can visit the North Aurora Days website at northauroradays.org/volunteer. Assistance is needed with the Run for the Riverfront event, cleanup, parking and with other event activities. You can also email volunteer@northauroradays.com to request more information on how you can be part of the festivities. Join your friends, bring your family and don’t miss the 2018 North Aurora Days! Ben Scott is the community editor of Neighbors Magazines. P hotos this page and opposite courtesy North Aurora Days /Facebook

Fri., Aug.3 Community-Wide Events

All day event......................................... North Aurora Community Garage Sale 9am–7pm.............................................Friends of Messenger Library Book Sale 6:30pm....................................... Emergency Vehicle Lights and Sirens Parade

Clock Tower Plaza

5pm–12am................... Carnival, Family Activities, Food Vendors, Beer Tent 6:30pm............................................................................................ Whiskey Romance 9pm..................................................................................................Libido Funk Circus

Sat., Aug. 4 Community-Wide Events

All day event......................................... North Aurora Community Garage Sale 7:05am........................................................ 1 Mile Family Fun Run—Mooseheart 7:30am..........................................................................10k race start—Mooseheart 7:45am............................................................................5k race start—Mooseheart 8–11am..............................................Community Breakfast—Crossway Chapel 8am–4pm..............................................Softball Tourney—Fearn and Goodwin 9–11am....Kids Annual Fishing Derby—Willow Lake (weather permitting) 9–11am ................ Free Document Shredding—Old Second National Bank 9am–5pm.............................................Friends of Messenger Library Book Sale 9am –12pm................. Free Hearing Screening—Messenger Public Library 10am–2pm......................................Touch a Truck, Safety Day, Car Seat Check, .......................................................................and Free Kid Photo ID—Mooseheart 6:30– 9:30pm................................................................................. A&W Cruise Night

Clock Tower Plaza

2pm–12am ................................................................Food and Beverage Vendors 2pm–12am ..................................................................................Beer and Wine Tent 2–10:30pm.................................................................................. Amusements begin 2–4:30 pm ................................. Family Fun and Entertainment—Main Stage 6:30pm................................................................................................................. 28 Days 9pm................................................................................................................ Spazmatics

Sun., Aug. 5 Community-Wide Events

10:30am–11:50pm................................Pet Parade Judging—Rt. 31 and Rt. 56 12pm.................................................................................... Pet Parade—Island Park 1–5pm....................................................Friends of Messenger Library Book Sale

North Aurora Riverfront Park “Party In The Park”

2–6pm.................................................................................................Party in the Park 2pm...................................................................................................Singer Ali Morgan 4pm............................................................................................................ Semple Band

Pets and their owners line up for the Pet Parade.

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Messenger Public Library Don’t miss Justin Roberts July 31.

Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program Family Finale: Justin Roberts Concert

Tues., July 31 • 11am All ages. End summer reading with an all-star of the indie family music scene! Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch and join three-time Grammy nominee Justin Roberts out on the lawn (weather permitting). Register for a reminder email or text.

North Aurora Lions Club Hearing Screening

Sat., Aug. 4 • 9am–12pm For details on this event call the library or visit the library’s event calendar on the website.

Used Book Sale: North Aurora Days Fri. Aug. 2 9am–7pm Sat., Aug. 3, 9am–7pm & Sun. Aug. 4, 1–5pm

Community Summer Challenge

Adults, teens and families can sign-up online or stop in at the library Help Desk to discover how to participate in a fun Summer Challenge and enter for our special prize drawing.

Wish You Were Here!

This three day sale will feature gently used books, cds, dvds, and other materials. For further details call the library or visit the library website.

Kids & Families

Registration is required for all youth & teen programs, unless noted, at messengerpl.org. For drop-in programs, you may register online for a reminder email or text.

Reptiles & Amphibians @ the Library

Thurs., July 12 • 2pm For ages 5+. The Frog Lady will teach us about herpetology and you’ll have the opportunity to touch and meet more than 20 animals.

Family Storytime + Craft Tues., July 16, Aug. 20 6:30–7:15pm All ages. Join us for stories and a craft aimed at ages 3-6.

Teens

July–August. Send a postcard to the library from your summer travels near and far! We’ll add it to our giant map in Youth Services so everyone can see where you’ve explored. You can even pick up an address label to take with you.

Get into the Groove with Moves

Fri., July 20 Ages 3–5 • 10–10:45 Gr. 1–3 • 11–11:45 If you have a child who’s a little Mover, come join Moves Dance Studio for a FREE class! Learn basic dance moves and a short routine to be performed at the end of class.

Disney Lip Sync Battle

Thurs., July 26 • 6:30–7:30pm All ages, aimed at K+ and families. Enjoy a night of music, laughs and all things Disney.

DIY Locker Magnets & Backpack Buttons

Wed., Aug. 8 • 3–6pm All ages. Stop by Youth Services to design your own buttons and locker magnets! Drop in!

(Entering grades 6–12)

Teen Hangout

Wed. • 6:30–8pm July 25: Rock Painting Art Aug. 29: Button & Magnet Making Party

Library Location 113 Oak St., North Aurora, IL 60542 messengerpl.org Library Hours Monday–Thursday 9 am–9 pm Friday and Saturday 9 am–5 pm Sunday 1–5pm Library Closings Tuesday, July 3, open 9am–5pm (Closing early) Wednesday, July 4, Independence Day

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ACT/SAT/PSAT Turbo Test Sun., Aug. 12 • 2–4pm Gr. 9–12. A new way to take practice tests! Sign up to use one of our laptops (limited availability) or bring your own.

Telephone 630-896-0240 630-896-4654 630-801-2345 630-801-4312 630-801-4350 630-801-4330 630-801-4362 630-801-4340

Managing College Costs

Wed., Aug. 22 • 7–8pm Learn from an ISACorps member how to create and stick to a college budget to save money while still enjoying college.

Main Fax Administration—G. Kevin Davis & Library Board of Trustees Admin. Assistant/Notary Service—Judy Jarvis Adult Services/Programs & Reference Services/ Interlibrary Loan Services/Meeting Room Reservations— Jessie Affelder Circulation Services/Library Card Accounts— Mary Malach Technical Services/Acquisitions—Joanne Galloway Youth & Teen Services/Programs & Reference Services— Michelle Kurczak

Library Director G. Kevin Davis Library Trustees Marguerite Treest, President Dr. Mary Beth Hutches, Vice President Corinn Sparks, Secretary Tanya Berley, Treasurer James Hicks, Trustee Dominick Leo, Trustee Mary Steed, Trustee

630-896-0240 • messengerpl.org

Programs for Adults & Teens

Space is limited; registration is required.

Adulting 101 Easy Home DIY

Sat., July 28 • 1–3pm Learn easy hacks and quick fixes to fix up your home like a pro! You’ll sleep soundly knowing your first dorm room, apartment or house is well taken care of. Discover tips and tricks on things like smoke detectors, simple electricity and plumbing, insulation, and energy efficiency. For ages 15–150.

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Programs for Adults Please stop in, call, or check our online calendar for more information and registration for adult programs. Registration for adult programs starts on the first of each month preceding a program date.

Legends of Sun Records

Mon., July 9 • 7–8pm Join us as Randy Walker talks about the legendary Sun Records, “where rock-n-roll was born.” Enjoy the classic songs and hear some history about the icons who helped create Rock and Roll. Randy will be performing the songs and exploring the careers of favorites like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. Please register in advance, as space is limited.

Beginning Excel

Wed., Aug. 15 • 6:30–8:30pm Learn the basic functions of Excel 2010 with hands-on instruction: navigating a worksheet, designing

Book Discussion Groups

and formatting a worksheet, entering data and calculations, correcting errors, copying data, creating simple charts, and printing. Laptops will be provided. Basic computer knowledge is required. Please register in advance, as space is very limited.

¡Gratis! Inglés Conversacional para Hispanohablantes! / Conversational English for Spanish Speakers

Mondays July 2 & 16 • 7–8 pm Mondays Aug. 6 & 20 • 7–8 pm Le damos la bienvenida para que vegan a nuestro grupo y para mejorar sus habilidades de hablar Inglés. Por favor, regístrese con

There are year-round opportunities for adults to volunteer at the library—help us at one or both of our annual book sales or assist with a variety of projects tailored to library needs, your talents, and time. Stop in, call or visit our website to find out how you can participate.

anticipación @messengerpl.org o por teléfono. Se proporcionarán bebidas. Para adultos y adolescentes de 16 o más. We welcome you to come to our group and improve your English speaking skills. Please register in advance, online or call 639-896-0240. Refreshments will be served.

Classic Cinema for Seniors

2–4pm For adults. Join us and enjoy popcorn, good company, and some of Hollywood’s greatest classic hits. Register in advance or walk-in. Tues., July 3: I’m No Angel starring Cary Grant and Mae West Tues., Aug. 7: Dial M for Murder starring Grace Kelly and Ray Milland

Copies of the books will be available at the Checkout Desk. For adults.

Love to read and discuss books? Join one of the Library’s book groups, and enjoy lively discussions of fiction and nonfiction titles. Copies of the books will be available at the Checkout Desk. For adults.

Messenger Evening Book Discussion Group Meets first Thursday of the month Starts promptly 7–8:30pm July 5: Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan Aug. 2: The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld

Monthly Groups

Meets fourth Tuesday of the month Starts promptly 10:30–11:30am July 24: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch Aug. 28: The Stolen Marriage by Diane Chamberlain

Call or check the library online calendar for monthly groups’ schedules

Art Club for Grownups

Second Saturday of the month Starts promptly at 10am–12pm Third Tuesday of the month Starts promptly at 6:30–8:30pm Register in advance so that we can have enough supplies for everyone. For adults and teens 13 and up (teens must be accompanied by a registered adult). July 14: The Art of Inspiration: Mixed Media for Positive Thinking July 17: Seashell Sirens Aug. 11 & 21: Alcohol Ink Vases

Ask A Librarian!

Morning Coffee Break & a Book

Fox Valley Writers Group

Meets Tuesdays, every 2 weeks (check online calendar for dates) • 7–8:30pm Contact: foxvalleywriters@gmail.com.

Genealogy Group

Meets 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month • 2–4pm Get together with other genealogy enthusiasts. Get started with your family history research, share your exciting finds, explore new resources, and discuss topics of interest. Beginners are always welcome. For adults. Register in advance or walk in.

You can always schedule a one-on-one session with a reference librarian for assistance with your research, software, technology or downloadable eBook questions. Please call the Adult Services Information Desk in advance to check for librarian availability. For adults ages 18 and up. Children and teens, please contact the Youth Services Department.

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Your Finances Managing risk: Understanding the subtleties of diversification by Steve Ciaccio, MBA, CPA, CFP®

e know that sometimes there are economic events that affect the overall performance of the entire stock market. We call this market risk. Although diversification cannot protect against market risk, there are other types of risk that can be, to some extent, diversified away. Understanding the types of risks and the subtleties of diversification can help you make choices that are suitable for your needs. One of the types of risk that can potentially be decreased by diversification is the risk that an individual investment can lose some or all of its value for reasons that affect only that company. We call this specific risk. Examples might be a product failure or the potential effects of a major lawsuit against that company. There are several ways to categorize stocks to help you diversify against specific risk. One of the most well-known categories is the size of a company. In this case, we consider the size of the company to be the total value of all of its outstanding shares. This is often called a company’s market capitalization, or “market cap”. Many investors define large-cap as $10 billion and over. One description of mid-cap might be companies with market caps between $2 billion and $10 billion. A small-cap company might be between $300 million and $2 billion. Less than $300 million could be considered micro-cap. Some people might use different dollar amounts to define cap size, but you can see the general scale of this example. Remember that size is not always an indication of financial strength and diversification can sometimes be less effective when randomly adding investments. Therefore, knowledge of each 12 KaneNeighbors.com

company’s financial situation and future outlook is necessary for making suitable choices. Another way to diversify is between “growth and “value” companies. Growth companies tend to reinvest their cash into new products and marketing to rapidly increase their sales and market value. Growth companies do not usually pay large dividends. Value companies are sometimes fundamentally strong yet tend to be priced lower than companies with similar situations and financial condition. The term “value company” does not guarantee that the stock is a bargain or that its price will increase. It is simply a name that is used for that situation. Similarly, growth companies cannot guarantee continued growth. Growth and value stocks come in all sizes. Another way to diversify is to invest across time. Instead of investing a large amount of money at one time, you might consider investing that money in smaller amounts periodically over a long period of time, such as two years or more. Doing so has the potential to help you avoid investing large amounts at market peaks. The offset is that if your intended investments move up steadily over time, you might have missed opportunities to purchase at lower prices at the beginning. As you can see, there is risk in all aspects of investing. Diversifying across multiple industries can be another effective way to reduced specific risk. Bear in mind that one industry can sometimes affect another. For example, prices in the fuel industry can often affect many other industries, and sometimes the entire economy. You might consider diversifying across all industries of the economy.

You might also want to consider diversifying across geographic areas, including investing in other countries of the world. Risks to consider when investing abroad include political risk, currency risk, and many other risks as well. These are only a few of the many areas of diversification to consider and only a few of the many types of risk to protect against. Remember that diversification does not guaranty investment performance and does not guaranty against loss. You should always invest appropriately for your investment goals and risk tolerance. I recommend working with a reputable and capable financial planner for all of your financial planning and investment needs. In addition to receiving the appropriate professional assistance, having your own knowledge has the potential to help you make choices that are suitable for you. All the best to you! Steve Ciaccio, MBA, CPA, CFP ® is the founder of Ciaccio Wealth Management, Ltd., located at 232 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. He can be reached at 630-454-4599, Steve.Ciaccio@LPL.com. The opinions voiced in this article are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific investment advice, tax advice, or recommendations for any individual. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against market risk. All investing involves risk including loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. Asset allocation does not ensure a profit or protect against loss. Copyright Steve Ciaccio 2018

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List your business FREE: KaneNeighbors.com 55 S. Commons Dr., Aurora. This open networking group creates a positive atmosphere of collaboration, connection, introduction, business education and more. All attendees will introduce themselves, share business cards and have open networking time before breakfast is served. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for the general public. Contact the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce at 630-256-3180 for more information.

Kori and Bryan Kasper recently opened Branch Gardens at 77 S. Lake St., Aurora across from the Santori Library. Branch Gardens has perennials, annuals, succulents, cacti, house plants, a new air plant that doesn’t need soil and more. While Branch Gardens is mainly focused on plants and trees, the quaint indoor store has a nice selection of pots, outdoor art, soaps and miscellaneous garden accessories. Branch Gardens is open Wednesday through Sunday. Check facebook.com/Branch-Gardens-422410194880869/ for hours. A grand opening celebration for Fundamental Health will be held Mon., July 16, 11:30am–1:30pm at 4255 Westbrook Dr., Ste 203, Aurora. Celebrate the opening of this new office featuring chiropractic and functional medicine. Enjoy lunch, take a tour and meet the Fundamental Health team. 630-206-9002, myfundamentalhealth.com The Fox Valley Networking Professionals networking group meets Thurs., July 26 and Thurs., Aug., 30, 8am at Pomegranate Restaurant,

A Accurate Door Service Inc., located at 1585 Beverly Ct. #101, Aurora, recently joined the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke, Aurora Alderman Judd Lofchie and other esteemed community members were present for the ribbon cutting ceremony. The staff of A Accurate welcomed many family members and friends to join in for the celebration and there was a full house treated to delicious hot dogs from Bernie’s Bully Dogs. A Accurate provides products, repairs and service: garage doors, storefront doors, docks, levelers, gates and other access systems. Family-owned and operated for three generations, A Accurate Door Service has been providing quality service since 1972 to customers throughout Chicagoland. Diamond Rigging, located at 680 Kingsland Dr., Batavia, celebrate their 30th Anniversary this year. Owner Max Mayer, his family, staff, their clients and community representatives helped celebrate the occasion. Diamond Rigging Corp. can help you move, install, level and align your heavy equipment. They provide machinery moving, rigging, and millwrighting services to businesses in the Chicagoland area. 630-879-6500, diamondrigging.com

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Around the Block™ North Aurora Days volunteers needed The North Aurora Days Committee is looking for volunteers to help out at this year’s North Aurora Days event, Aug. 3–5. Short shifts are available during the event. Contact Kim Haeger at kimhaeger@sbcglobal.net for more information and how you can help make a difference in your community.

Kane County Safety Coalition hosts Safety Day

event, the village will be sponsoring a communitywide garage sale Thurs., Aug. 2–Sat., Aug. 4. Residents interested in participating should complete a garage sale registration form in order to have their address included on a garage sale map. Residents can participate on any or all of the days however, addresses listed on map will not list which specific days a resident is participating. Garage sales will be advertised in a local paper, and also on the North Aurora Days website and Facebook page. northauroradays.org/events/garage-sale/

Presented by Kane County Safety Coalition and the North Aurora Days Committee, Safety Day will be held at the Mooseheart Field House on Sat., Aug. 4, 10am–2pm. Join the fun as over 60 agencies participate in this educational and entertaining event for kids of all ages. Come watch exciting fire and rescue demonstrations and mingle with emergency crews. Special Safety Day activities include interactive safety booths, take home prizes and touch-a-truck for kids. northauroradays.org/events/safe-kids-safety-day/

Come watch the North Aurora Emergency Vehicle Lights & Sirens Parade The Emergency Vehicle Lights & Sirens Parade takes place Fri., Aug. 3, 6:30pm during North Aurora Days. 100+ emergency vehicles from all over the county participate in this community loved event. The parade will line up on Airport Rd. and head north on Rt. 31 to John St. west, on John St. to Willow Way, north on Willow Way to Oak St., west on Oak to Randall Rd., and south on Randall Rd. past the festival site at Clock Tower Plaza. northauroradays.org/events/emergency-vehicle-show

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36th annual North Aurora Days Pet Parade The annual North Aurora Days Pet Parade is back! Sign-in, line-up and judging takes place from 10:30– 11:50am Sun., Aug. 5 at the parking lot on the corner of Rt. 31 and Rt. 56. The parade leaves and heads across the bridge to Riverfront Park promptly at 12pm. The first 100 registrants receive a goody bag, refreshments, a participant ribbon and a certificate. 26 trophies will be awarded in 16 categories, plus 10 wild-card categories. Judging is limited to the first 100 entrants and preregistration is required. To register, contact the Fox Valley Veterinary Clinic: 630-896-6664, foxvalleyvet.net.

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Extended hours and a new partnership at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum For the first time in over two years, the Aurora Regional Fire Museum is expanding its open hours. Summer at the Fire Museum runs through Labor Day. The Museum will now be open for visitors to tour and explore on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10am-4pm. As part of this exciting expansion, the Aurora Regional Fire Museum is teaming up with the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry for a special collaboration. This summer, any visitor that brings a non-perishable food item or contributes to the Aurora Food Pantry will receive one dollar off their admission to the Museum. The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is located at 53 N. Broadway, Aurora. 630-256-4140, auroraregionalfiremuseum.org

Fermilab Arts and Lecture Series continues The Fermilab Arts and Lecture Series serves as an open door between Fermilab and neighboring communities by offering a diverse array of performing arts performances and lectures that celebrate the artistic and intellectual vision of the lab. On Fri., Aug. 10, Wendy Chung, M.D., Ph.D., will give a lecture titled “What We Know About the Causes of Autism” in Fermilab’s Ramsey Auditorium. The lecture will explore how understanding the causes of autism can help to better understand the brain and behavior and develop better supports for individuals with autism. For tickets and a complete list of Fermilab Arts and Lecture Series events, visit events.fnal.gov/arts-lecture-series.

Aurora’s Downtown Taste expands Aurora’s Downtown Taste on Tues., July 31 offers diners the opportunity to visit a variety of participating restaurants in downtown Aurora. Started by Aurora

Around the Block™ Study Circles, the popular, charitable event has grown under the direction of the Exchange Club of Aurora in recent years. The event will now be run by Aurora Downtown and it will continue to benefit the Exchange Club and contribute to scholarships for East and West High students. Tickets for the evening cost $30 and can be purchased online at eventbrite.com/e/downtowntaste-tickets-45147065087 through July 31. Tickets can be purchased in person, cash only, from 4–6pm on July 31 at the welcome table at Santori Public Library, 101 S. River St. auroradowntown.org; exchangeclubofaurora.org

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Practice Tai at Healing Gardens

It’s garage sale time at Immanuel Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Batavia is preparing for its annual Giant Indoor Garage Sale. This year’s sale will be held Thurs., Jul. 19, 8–4pm and 6–8pm, Fri., Jul. 20, 8–4pm and Sat., Jul. 21, 8–1pm. On Saturday, all items are half-price, with a $5 Bag Sale from 12–1pm. The sale includes antiques, costume jewelry, toys, clothes, tools, linens, accessories, books, music, decorating items, housewares, holiday items, electronics, sporting equipment and furniture. After the sale, remaining items are donated to various local charities. Immanuel Lutheran Church is located at 950 Hart Rd., Batavia. 630-879-7163, immanuelbatavia.org/page/garage_sale

Boilin’ in Batavia Seafood Boil July 22 Come join Batavia Park District and Chef Che’ for an all you can eat Seafood Boil (‘til it’s gone), drinks and live music on the banks of the Fox River in Batavia at the newly renovated Lodge at Laurelwood, 800 N. River St., Sun., July 22. Red beans, bread pudding with caramel rum sauce and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Tickets for this event are 16 KaneNeighbors.com

Healing Gardens at Stone Hill Farm will be open to the public on Sun., July 8 and Sun., Aug. 12, 11am–4pm. The July and August opening will offer Tai Chi in the Garden (weather permitting) from 11:30am–12:30pm. Instructor Jarett Sanchez of Fox Valley Tai Chi will lead participants through a refreshing warm-up, a peaceful Standing Meditation Qi Gong session and an introduction to basic movements from the Yang Style of Tai Chi. No prior experience is necessary. Healing Gardens is located at 37W249 Dean St., St. Charles. The admission fee is $5 per person and $10 per family. To register for Tai Chi lessons, visit foxvalleytaichi.blogspot.com or email Jarett at foxvalleytaichi@gmail.com.

Fox Valley Robotics summer workshops challenge kids Fox Valley Robotics will be offering summer challenges for kids with all new and exciting programs. Lego eXplorer Camp will test the design and building talents of the young innovators in the 1st–3rd grades. 4th–8th graders will take Legos to the next level with sensors, motors, electronics and a robot with programs they’ll write to solve a series of missions. For 8th–12th graders, metal workshops will focus on operator controlled steel/aluminum robots and programming. Summer Registrations are open and fill up fast. The regular season starts in August. Fill in the contact us form for early notification and do something fun and challenging this summer. For more info, visit foxvalleyrobotics.com or email info@foxvalleyrobotics.com.

Spotlight on Arts North Aurora Days Music Lineup

Location: Clock Tower Plaza Fri., Aug. 3 6:30–8pm: Whiskey Romance— Country music distilled in the Midwest! 9–11:45pm: Libido Funk Circus— Chicago’s premiere dance & party band!

Sat., Aug. 4 6:30–8pm: 28 Days—Isn’t a band, it is an experience. Something exciting and different that provides audiences with the very best live entertainment experience. 9–11:45pm: Spazmatics—All the awesome sounds, styles, and way cool dance steps from the 1980’s decade we’d love to forget. Sun., Aug. 5 Location: Riverfront Park 2–3:15pm: Ali Morgan—Teenage tunesmith, Ali Morgan, is no stranger to the stage. The North Aurora native has been in the spotlight for almost half of her life. She wrote her first song in Kindergarten and hasn’t slowed down since. 4–6pm: Semple Band—Chicago based band that prides itself on its entertaining combination of musicianship and high energy stage performance.

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Music Matters hosts day of music and art

Join Music Matters on Aug. 11 for an entire day of live music and family activities. Located at the Peg Bond Center in downtown Batavia, Music Matters has partnered with Batavia Mainstreet and the Batavia Park District to put on a family inclusive, fun-filled summer music festival. Come down in the early afternoon to hear the famed children’s band, Ralph’s World, perform some of their greatest hits. Bring the kids down to check out the bounce house, obstacle course and then over to the cool-off station to get a break from the heat. There will also be a fun art station for kids to create something to take home, sponsored by River City Church. Once the sun sets in the evening, check out the rock headliner, The Bad Examples, take on the main stage. The festival will feature local food favorites such as Fernando’s Street Kitchen, Pal Joey’s as well as Bernie’s Bully Dogs. There will be beer and wine sales into the evening for adults to enjoy. 630-406-8742, musicmattersschool.com

Happy Together Tour returns to Paramount Theatre

Music fans have been enjoying the hits of the sixties and seventies since the Summer of Love and beyond. Relive those cherished moments when the renowned Happy Together Tour 2018 returns to Paramount Theatre on Fri., Aug. 17, 8pm. Six headline artists who delivered the biggest hits of the era—The Turtles, Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Association, Mark Lindsay, former lead singer of Paul Revere & the Raiders and The Cowsills—promise to make audiences happy together at Paramount. 630-896-6666, paramountaurora.com The Cowsills

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Important Contacts

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Community clubs & organizations Boy Scouts of America........................................... threefirescouncil.org Forest Preserve District of Kane County...................kaneforest.com Fox Valley Park District....................................foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Fox Valley Special Recreation Association............................fvsra.org Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois...................................... girlscoutsni.org Kane County Cougars.......................................................kccougars.com Kane County Health Department.............................. kanehealth.com League of Women Voters........................................................ lwvckc.org Messenger Public Library.............................................messengerpl.org Mutual Ground..............................Domestic Violence Hotline 630-897-0080 ........................................................................................ mutualground.org North Aurora Baseball Association.........northaurorabaseball.com North Aurora Fire Protection District...................................... nafd.org North Aurora Garden Club...............................................630-264-0647 North Aurora Lions....................................facebook.com/NALionsClub North Aurora Mothers Club.................northauroramothersclub.org North Aurora River District Alliance................................... noarda.org St. Vincent de Paul Society..................................... 630 879-4750 x307 Village of North Aurora.................................................. northaurora.org Waubonsee Community College................................ waubonsee.edu West Aurora School District #129............................................sd129.org

Emergency North Aurora .................................... 911

Village....................................................................................... 630-897-8228 Police (Non-Emergency..................................................... 630-897-8705 Fire (Non-Emergency) Station 1.............................................................................. 630-897-9698 Station 2.............................................................................. 630-907-9569

Park District............................................................................ 630-897-0516 Public Library.........................................................................630-896-0240 Public School, Admin......................................................... 630-301-5000

Utilities

J.U.L.I.E. ...................................................................... 811 or 800-892-0123 (call 48 hours before you dig) Water Utility.......................................................... 630-897-8228 ext. 223 Fox Metro Water Reclamation District......................... 630-892-4378 ComEd...................................................................................... 800-334-7661 Comcast Cable.......................................................................630-288-1940 (call for residential problems) NICOR Gas...............................................................................888-642-6748 (24-hour natural gas emergency) Waste Management............................................................800-796-9696 (garbage pickup) AT & T ...................................................................................... 800-244-4444

Kane County County Clerk...........................................................................630-232-5950 Sheriff (Non-Emergency)..................................................630-232-6840 Voter Registration.................................................................630-232-5990 Kane County Forest Preserve...........................................630-232-5980 Kane County Health Department.............................. kanehealth.com

Other Aurora Driver’s License Bureau........................................630-896-1911 U.S. Post Office (North Aurora).......................................630-896-3836

NORTH AURORA SUNDAY

MONDAY

J U L Y 2018 TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Conversational English for Spanish Speakers 7-8pm, Library Operations Committee, 6pm Village Board 7pm Committee of the Whole Follows Village Board Village Hall

3 Classic Cinema for Seniors 2pm Library Plan Commission 7pm Village Hall

FRIDAY

Independence Day

Legends of Sun Records 7pm Library

Concert in the Park 6:30pm Riverfront Park

7 Waste Management Holiday Trash Pick-Up

Reptiles & Amphibians 2pm Library

Genealogy Group 2pm Library

North Aurora Days Committee 6pm Village Hall

Family Storytime + Craft, 6:30pm English for Spanish Speakers 7-8pm, Library Services Comm. 6pm Village Board 7pm Com. of the Whole Follows Village Board Village Hall

SATURDAY

Fireworks Riverfront Park

Art Club for Grownups 6:30pm Library

24 Morning Coffee Break & a Book 10:30am Library

THURSDAY

31 Family Finale: Justin Roberts Concert 11am Library

19 Coffee with the Mayor 10am Village Hall

25 Teen Hangout 6:30pm Library

26 Disney Lip Sync Battle 6:30pm Library

14 Art Club for Grownups 10am Library

20 Get into the Groove with Moves 10am, ages 3-5 11am, Gr. 1-3 Library

21 Genealogy Group 2pm Library

28 Adulting 101 1pm Library

Send us your event information! newsroom@neighborsmagazines.com Deadline for September/October 2018 issue is August 1, 2018

Please note: Some programs listed may require registration and/or fees. Please check with individual organizations.

NORTH AURORA SUNDAY

MONDAY

A U G U S T 2018 TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Send us your event information!

newsroom@neighborsmagazines.com Deadline for the September/October 2018 issue is Aug. 1, 2018

Library Used Book Sale 1-5pm

12 ACT/SAT/PSAT Turbo Test 2pm Library

26 Goinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Back to Hogwarts! Quidditch Party 2pm Library

English for Spanish Speakers 7-8pm, Library Operations Comm. 6pm Village Board 7pm Committee of the Whole Follows Village Board Village Hall

7 Classic Cinema for Seniors 2pm Library Plan Commission 7pm Village Hall

North Aurora Days Committee 6pm Village Hall

English for Spanish Speakers 7-8pm, Library Services Comm. 6pm Village Board 7pm Committee of the Whole Follows Village Board Village Hall

Community Garage sales

8 DIY Locker Magnets & Backpack Buttons 3pm Library

15 Beginning Excel 6:30pm Library

21 Art Club for Grownups 6:30pm Library

28 Morning Coffee Break & a Book 10:30am Library

SATURDAY

2 Messenger Evening Book Discussion Group 7pm Library

Please note: Some programs listed may require registration and/or fees. Please check with individual organizations.

FRIDAY

3 Community Garage Sales

Community Garage Sales

Library Used Book Sale 9am-7pm

Library Used Book Sale 9am-7pm Genealogy Group 2pm, Library

Concert in the Park 6:30pm Riverfront Park

11 Art Club for Grownups 10am Library

Coffee with the Mayor 10am Village Hall

18 Genealogy Group 2pm Library

Managing College Costs 7pm Library

Teen Hangout 6:30pm Library