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September is Food Safety Education month. Neighbors Magazines is supporting Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) to bring you some valuable information that will help you keep food safe for you family now, through the 2018 holiday season, and all year long. Our feature story starts on page 6. Plus, you can find much more information on food safety at KaneNeighbors.com. 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… September is National Food Safety month

he title was created in 1994 by the National Restaurant Association to heighten awareness about the importance of food safety in restaurants through education. They had good reason for this program…75% of foodborne illnesses happen in restaurants, and banquet and catering facilities. A lot of foodborne illnesses start at home, too…12%. So, it made sense that the Partners for Food Safety Education (PFSE) join the cause and help educate consumers. These two organizations along with IIT’s Institute for Food Safety and Health were the primary resources for our story starting on page 6. According to PFSE half of the 48 million people who fall victim to food poisoning every year are children under 15 years old. A little knowledge can go a long way in helping you and your family avoid potentially serious illness. We were so impressed with great information that PFSE has available that we would like to share some of it with you. The feature story in this issue is just the start. Throughout September, on KaneNeighbors.com, we will be posting food safety information that will help you now, throughout the coming holiday season, and all year long. You’ll find interesting webinars, kids games and activities, downloadable charts and flyers, holiday recipes that include food safety information, and valuable resources on food safety. Join us at KaneNeighbors.com today as we follow along with PFSE and “The Story of Your Dinner.” Here’s to your health and safe dining, Tim Sullivan Publisher

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Is your food safe to eat? By Tim Sullivan and Ben Scott Is the food you are buying, cooking, dining out on, safe to eat? September is National Food Safety Education month. Neighbors Magazines is partnering with Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) to share valuable and useful information with our readers that can help keep you and your family healthy through the holiday season. The information in this article is a good start. You will find much more on KaneNeighbors.com. We will also be working with local restaurants and grocery stores, providing information that they can share with you.

here is good reason to be educated and take food safety seriously. Each year 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die according to estimates from the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Many different disease-causing germs can contaminate foods, so there are many different foodborne infections. “Recipes rarely include any safety or disease risk information,” says Shelley Feist Executive Director of Partnership for Food Safety Education. “One of our missions is to change that.” The Story of your Dinner is a new consumer education campaign by PFSE to support home cooks (you) in getting safe and healthy meals on the table this holiday season. Visit fightback.org/food-safety-education/thestory-of-your-dinner. But before you start to worry too much, take comfort in the fact that the food supply in the United States is among the safest 6 KaneNeighbors.com

in the world. In addition to the numerous regulations already in place, recent laws like the Food Safety Modernization Act (FMSA) have given the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) new authorities to regulate the way foods are grown, harvested and processed. Government agencies, groceries stores, restaurants and food producers all strive to ensure that your food is germ and bacteria free. The simple fact of life is that germs and bacteria will finds ways and places to survive. So, how can you keep your family safe from food poisoning? Shop carefully and cook mindfully.

At the grocery store: feel, touch, inspect, stay informed

There are a number of safety precautions you can take at the grocery store. The surface of fruits and melons should be largely smooth and even, with a firm, but not rock hard, surface. Pits and dents under the surface can indicate

that the flesh of the fruit is slowly rotting or damaged by shipping. The surface of vegetables should also feel consistent, evenly colored and firm all the way around. With vegetables, softness in specific areas generally indicates rotting or bruising, even if there aren’t any obvious indicators of spoilage. With leafy greens like lettuce and kale, it’s especially important to look for crisp, plump leaves that are consistently colored. And with both fruits and vegetables, trust your nose and steer clear if something doesn’t smell right. When it comes to meats and poultry, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests shoppers confirm packaging is tightly sealed and cold to the touch. Choose packaged chicken that looks pink, not gray. And with bacon and fresh sausage, always look for the Safe Food Handling label—this label means the meat has undergone safe processing and includes handling and cooking tips. Consumers should be especially selective with fish

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and seafood; only buy fish from reputable sources like grocery stores and seafood markets, and make sure packaged seafood is well-packed in ice and free of dents and tears. Of course, it’s best to inspect all food packages for holes, tears or openings when shopping. Consumer Reports also advises shopping the perimeter of the store last—while grocery stores are arranged for consumers to pick up produce, meat and dairy first, it’s safer to put products requiring refrigeration into your cart last. Consumer Reports also urges shoppers to get food home quickly. Perishable food should not be out of refrigeration for more than two hours, or one hour in hot weather.

At home: cleanliness, storage, temperature

And with the holidays fast approaching, be sure to check out the Kane County Health Department’s tips for safely preparing and cooking your turkey and holiday foods. Kanehealth.com/turkey provides safety tips for thawing, cooking and stuffing a turkey and roasting other holiday meats. The site also offers some safety guidelines for restaurant food leftovers and doggie bags. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration lays out some safety guidelines in four simple steps: clean, separate, cook and chill. The first step, clean, reminds people to wash their hands and surfaces often; you should wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food and after using the bathroom, changing diapers and handling pets. Next, be sure to separate raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs from other foods in your shopping cart, grocery bags and refrigerator. When it’s time to cook, the FDA cautions that color and texture are unreliable indicators of safety—using 8 KaneNeighbors.com

According to the CDC, restaurants, catering and banquet facilities, and private homes account for 87% of foodbourne disease outbreaks: 61% in restaurants; 14% in catering or banquet facilities; 12% in private homes a thermometer to verify a minimum internal temperature is the only way to ensure the safety of foods. The last step—chill—refers to refrigerating foods properly. In this step, use an appliance thermometer to be sure refrigerated food is consistently 40° F or below and the freezer temperature is 0° F or below. You should also refrigerate or freeze meat, poultry, eggs, seafood and other perishables within two hours of cooking or purchasing. Concerning storage times and temperatures, Foodsafety.gov also includes a useful chart with storage times for the refrigerator and freezer, with categories that include salads, hot dogs, luncheon meat, bacon and sausage, hamburgers and other ground meats, fresh beef, veal, lamb and pork, fresh poultry, soups and stews and leftovers. According to the site, the short time limits for home-refrigerated foods help keep them from spoiling or becoming dangerous to eat. For instance, bacon can last for seven days in a refrigerator (40°F or below), while raw sausage only lasts for one or two days. Additionally, Foodsafety.gov notes that food constantly stored at 0°F or below can be kept indefinitely and maintain its quality longer than refrigerated food.

reports as part of your research. For information on specific restaurants, contact the Kane County Health department. CDC recommends making sure the restaurant is clean. If the dining area is spotless, that is a good indication that the cooking area is meticulous, too. Inspect your food before eating. If your meat or poultry is undercooked, or you vegetables are not fresh, sent it back. Restaurants (at least the ones you will want to dine at) will have no problem replacing food that is not just right. Food safety is an important part of a healthy life. This brief article touches on some of the basics. On KaneNeighbors.com you will find much more information provided by the Partnership for Food Safety Education, including a chill chart, cooking temperature chart, food safety tips, helpful facts sheets, videos and links to other sources. We will have regular features of recipes with safety information… great recipes that you can serve your family with confidence. September is Food Safety Education month. With a little extra education this month, you can protect your family all year long.

Dining out: cleanliness, attitude, inspection reports

According to the CDC, restaurants, banquet and catering facilities account for 75% of foodborne diseases. When you’re looking for restaurant for the holidays, include health inspection

Ben Scott is the community editor of Neighbors Magazine. Tim Sullivan is the publisher of Neighbors Magazines.

Messenger Public Library September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

All ages. Exercise your super powers with The Incredibles, and make sure you have the coolest card of all! A Library Card! Your library card gives everyone access to books, DVDs, audiobooks, music, newspapers, magazines, ebooks, reference resources, homework help and more. Visit the Library during September. Register for or renew your library card, and sign up for a gift card give-away! Plus, participate in weekly September challenges, and enter to win prizes.

Kindness Rock Painting Drop-In

Mon., Sept. 24 through Sun., Sept. 30 • 4–7pm For adults and teens 15 and up. Transform river rocks into tiny works of art. Keep them for yourself, give as a gift, or hide them outside at the Library. We’ll supply the rocks and paint, you’ll just need to supply the kindness and creativity.

Celebrate our Illinois Bicentennial

For adults. Throughout the month of October, enter weekly Illinois trivia drawings and win a chance at fun prizes. Visit our website or stop at the Help Desk for more information.

For Kids & Families

Registration is required for all youth and teen programs.

Fall Reading Challenge: Read with Rusty

Oct. 5–Nov. 16 Ages 0–14. Go on a reading power play with the Chicago Steel Hockey Team! Reach your reading goals to earn a complimentary ticket to a Chicago Steel Hockey Game (USHL) and more. Visit Youth Services for full details and to pick up your reading tracker.

Ready, Set, Draw!

Thurs., Sept. 6, Oct. 4 • 4–4:45pm Gr. 3–5. Come learn some brand

For Tweens & Teens

Wed., Sept. 19 • 7–8:30pm Gr. 9–12. My College Planning Team is sharing their knowledge and expertise to guide you through some action steps you can take to reduce college costs and still attend the college of your choice. Wed., Sept. 26 • 6:30–8pm Gr. 6–12. Enjoy working on projects? Love giving back to the community? Need service hours? Come help with 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 Sunday, Sept. 2 and Monday, Sept 3: Labor Day

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Little Kids Build!

Thurs., Sept. 20 • 6–7pm Fri., Sept. 21 • 10–11am All ages, aimed at ages 2–6. Enjoy a variety of building blocks for an hour of free play and building fun!

Family Storytime + Craft

Tues., Sept. 24, Oct. 22 6:30–7:15pm All ages. Join us for stories and a craft aimed at ages 3–6.

Books & Pucks: Hockey Storytime

Sun., Oct. 14 • 2–3pm All ages, aimed at PreK–Gr. 5 and families. Join us for a hockey-themed storytime and craft with players from the Chicago Steel.

Parachute Playtime

Thurs., Oct. 18 • 18 6–7pm Fri., Oct. 19 • 10–11am All ages, aimed at ages 2–6. Come join us for songs, rhymes and a whole lot of play with our giant parachute!

Registration is required for all youth and teen programs.

Finding the Best Fit College & Tips on How to Pay For It

Helping Hearts

new drawing skills and practice your technique. Each class will be dedicated to a different art medium.

projects to make the world a better place.

Wearable Circuits for Teens

Sat., Oct. 6 • 2–3pm Gr. 6–12. Fuse fashion with technology for a unique art experience. Learn how to create simple and complex electrical circuits and apply them to wearable art such as an armband, bowtie or necklace.

Financial Aid FAFSA Workshop Wed., Oct. 10 • 7–8pm

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

Bring all documents needed to complete the FAFSA and an ISACorps member will guide you through the application. See our website for more information. Registration required: either bring your own laptop or reserve one of ours (limited quantity).

Squishy Circuits

Sun., Oct. 21 • 2–3pm Gr. 4–8. Electricity + Play dough = LIGHTS! Come learn, explore and play with our squishy circuits, no experience needed.

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

Genealogy: Ancestry Library Edition

Fridays, Sept. 14 & Oct. 19 10–11:30am Discover the basics and hidden secrets of using Ancestry Library. Laptops will be provided.

The Trials of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln

Sat., Sept. 15 • 2–3pm For adults. Join historical storyteller and re-enactor Lynn Rymarz as she shares the exciting life and personal challenges of Mary Todd Lincoln.

Identity Theft Workshop

Sat., Sept. 29 • 10–11am Learn how to protect yourself from thieves and scam artists. This program is part of the State Comptroller’s Smart Consumer Illinois program, designed to assist Illinois residents in regaining their financial footing.

Book Discussion Groups

Getting Started in Genealogy

Wed., Oct. 17 • 7–8pm For adults. Itching to explore your family history after you’ve seen those celebrity genealogy shows? Award-winning author and researcher Grace DuMelle will share using census records, talking to relatives, and more.

Paranormal 101 with TnT Paranormal Investigators

Tues., Oct. 30 • 7–8:30pm For adults. Find out how professional investigators determine alleged cases of paranormal or unexplained activity.

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

Mondays Sept. 17, Oct. 1 & 15 7–8pm Le damos la bienvenida para que vegan

a nuestro grupo y para mejorar sus habilidades de hablar Inglés. Por favor, regístrese con anticipación @messengerpl.org o por teléfono. Para adultos y adolescentes de 16 o más. 639-896-0240.

Classic Cinema for Seniors

2–4pm For adults. Join us and enjoy popcorn, good company and some of Hollywood’s greatest classic hits. Tues., Sept. 4: A Streetcar Named Desire starring Vivien Leigh and Marlon Brando Tues., Oct. 2: The House on Haunted Hill starring Vincent Price

Volunteer at the Library

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.

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 Sept. 6: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate Oct. 4: Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

Monthly Groups

Morning Coffee Break & a Book

Meets fourth Tuesday of the month Starts promptly 10:30–11:30am Sept. 25: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See Oct. 23: The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware

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. For adults and teens 13 and up (teens must be accompanied by a registered adult). Sat., Sept. 8: “Selfie” Portraits Join us in welcoming artist Dana Bloede as she shares tips for creating a unique “selfie” portrait. Tues., Sept. 18: Galaxy Watercolor Effects Explore techniques to paint a watercolor galaxy. Sat., Oct. 13 or Tues., Oct. 16: 3D Scrapbook Paper Pumpkins Make pretty pumpkins out of scrapbook paper for your Fall and Halloween decorating!

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. Beginners are always welcome. For adults. Register in advance or walk in.

Looking for a few good books?

Find award books, series information, suggestions for read-a-likes for books and audiobooks online 24/7. Plus, new books, old favorites and buried treasures for all ages can be found through our e-Newsletter service, NextReads. Go to our website, or speak to a librarian for more information. 11

Your Finances Four easy steps to help you work toward your financial goals

by Steve Ciaccio, MBA, CPA, CFP®

nce you have financial goals, working toward them can be very satisfying. Making progress toward your goals can be very manageable when you take the right approach. You will likely have many financial goals. You might have goals such as a comfortable retirement at a certain age, purchasing a house, having a certain dollar amount of savings by a certain date and many others. This example is a long term savings plan but you can use this approach for other goals as well. 1. Motivate yourself with achievable goals. If you have realistic goals and you know that you have a reasonable chance of achieving them with your current situation, you might feel more motivated to move forward. It is important to challenge yourself, but consider keeping them manageable so that you might be more motivated to work toward them. 2. Keep your eye on the goal, but focus on your steps. It is important to always keep your ultimate goal in mind, but do not focus solely on the end result. Plan for intermediate and short term goals along the way. Think of it like walking toward a large hill several miles away. If you focus solely on the hilltop from a long distance, each step that you take toward it seems 12 KaneNeighbors.com

insignificant. If you have a goal of getting to an intersection a block away, your progress is more noticeable. As you realize that each step toward the short term goal is really bringing you closer to your ultimate goal, the importance of each step becomes more evident. Realizing that you are in fact making progress helps you move into a good stride and makes each step easier. 3. Stay on the path. When striding toward a goal, you might at times feel distracted. In the example of a long term savings plan, you might be distracted by things that you can buy with the money that you saved, or you might simply want to spend all of your future income instead of saving some of it. This is a time to push the distractions aside and keep moving toward your goal. Ask yourself “How happy will I be in the future if I continue toward my goal?” Remember, you can always set those desired items aside and keep saving for one more day, one more week, then one more after that, and so on. There might be times when you have to focus on managing your spending each day in order to meet your weekly goals. By staying focused, you will have a better chance of making progress.

4. Celebrate each win! In this example, if you reached your short term goal of weekly or monthly savings, take a brief look at your bank statement (or cookie jar) and enjoy the moment. Regardless of how your goal is measured, take a moment to enjoy each success. It might motivate you to continue toward your goal, and might even motivate you to accelerate your effort. If you get ahead of schedule, consider setting a higher goal. It was once said that success breeds success. It seems to be true. Enjoy each win and motivate yourself to meet and exceed all of your goals. Every journey is really a series of steps. I hope that these four steps make each step of your journey a bit easier. 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 or tax advice for any individual or entity. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. © Copyright Steve Ciaccio 2018

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List your business FREE: KaneNeighbors.com On June 5, the North Aurora Mothers Club (NAMC) awarded Marmion graduate Andrew Kieffer their $2000 Community Matters Scholarship. Andrew was awarded the scholarship for demonstrating

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outdoor patio. The miniature golf course will consist of 18 holes, including water features and some challenging holes. Nine holes are ADA accessible. Concrete pouring of the fifth-of-a-mile winding go kart track began in mid August. The current outback park is still open during construction. 630-879-8717, funway.com

Joslyn Klitzkie

leadership capabilities and a commitment to community service. He will enter college this fall. The Club also awarded Joslyn Klitzkie the Commitment to Community Award for exemplifying NAMC’s mission to serve the community of North Aurora. Josyln will serve as the Grand Marshall to the North Aurora Community Parade which takes place Sun., Sept. 23 at 3pm.

Construction is underway at Funway Entertainment Center. Funway is building a new go kart track, expanding its miniature golf course, constructing a 5,085 sq. ft. addition and adding an

Valley Sheltered Workshop recently received a $3010 grant from Geneva Community Chest. These funds will help ensure that the workshop continues to be a place of employment for local adults with disabilities. Valley Sheltered Workshop is grateful to the Geneva Community Chest organization for being such a strong supporter of the workshop and their mission of “Empowerment Through Employment.” valleyshelteredworkshop.org, genevacommunitychest.org The Batavia Women in Business will hold a luncheon on Tues., Oct. 9 from 11:30am–1pm at Eagle Brook Country Club, 2288 Fargo Blvd., Geneva. KariAnn Ryan will speak on the topic “Organized Leaders are Profitable Leaders.” The luncheon costs $25 for chamber members and $35 for prospective members and guests. Visit bataviachamber.org/programs or call the Batavia Chamber of Commerce at 630-879-7134 no later than the Friday before the luncheon to make reservations. bataviawib.com

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Around the Block™ Thurs., Oct. 11 at the scenic Fishermen’s Inn, Elburn. AID provides services to individuals with disabilities in the Fox Valley area. The demand for services far outweighs the current resource. AIDcares.org.

Laugh for fun and health

North Aurora Mother’s Club holds 9th annual community parade Everyone is invited to the North Aurora Mothers Club’s 9th annual North Aurora Community Parade, Sun., Sept. 23 at 3pm. The parade will start at Highland Park (Sycamore and Oak) and head east on Oak St. The parade will then turn right on Cherrytree Ct. and head south. Next, the procession will head west on State St. and then turn south on Sycamore. Finally, the parade will turn west on Princeton and follow that to Poplar going north to end at Goodwin Park for the North Aurora Mothers Club sponsored after party. The parade theme is “Hats off to North Aurora!” and the club encourages all participants to wear creative, fun and silly hats. If you’re interested in learning more about the North Aurora Mothers Club, attend a monthly meeting on Tues., Sept. 4 and/or Tues., Oct. 2, 7:30pm at First State Bank (Randall and Oak in North Aurora). namothersclub.org

Rotary Club holds 30th annual Corvette Raffle Tickets are on sale for the Rotary Club of Batavia’s 30th annual Corvette Raffle. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. The Grand Prize drawing for a 2019 Corvette Coupe 1LT or $45,000 takes place Nov. 17. Ten additional early bird $500 cash prizes are also available, with drawings on Sept. 17 and Oct. 18. Purchase tickets online at BataviaRotaryCharities.com. Donations fund many worthwhile programs for local, national and international service projects to fight hunger, provide clean water, promote literacy and alleviate suffering worldwide. The Rotary Club of Batavia meets every Tuesday, 7:15am at Denny’s, 521 N. Randall Rd., Batavia. info@bataviarotaryclub.org

AID benefit auction Oct. 11 at Fishermen’s Inn The Association for Individual Development (AID) will host a “Night on the Bayou” benefit auction on 14 KaneNeighbors.com

Laughter Yoga is an applied tool in Laughter Wellness. Laughter is an exercise for your lungs which stimulates your immune system. Boosting your laughter capacity promotes your creativity, self-image and self-confidence. Laughter is also the best “ice-breaker” between people. The group meets at the Chesapeake Commons Clubhouse, 1490 Geneva Dr., Geneva on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 6–7pm. Sessions are free and open to the public of all ages. Laughter Yoga is a physical workout so wear comfortable clothing. Terri Reasoner, Ph.D., 630-232-8552, treasoner@comcast.net.

Help an adult learn English Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley is hosting a tutor training workshop for residents who would like to help their Tri-Cities neighbors learn English. The four-session workshop is 6:30–9pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 7, 9, 14 & 16 at the St. Charles Public Library. As long as you have a command of the English language and are at least 21 years old, you can be a literacy volunteer. Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley arranges convenient, comfortable and safe public locations for tutoring. From week to week, you will see your student get more comfortable and fluent in English and you will know you are making a big difference in their life. lvfv.org to register or call/text Peg at 630-584-4428.

Harvest Moon Dance benefits seriously ill Join Fox Valley Food for Health at their annual fundraiser, the Harvest Moon Dance on Nov. 10 at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva. The evening includes cuisine, cocktails, live music, and dancing with silent and live auctions and a raffle for a one of a kind custom pendant from State Street Jewelers. All proceeds benefit Fox Valley Food for Health and their mission to promote a nutritionally focused community by educating teens and serving those struggling with a health crisis. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are still available; contact info@foxvalleyfoodforhealth.org. Tickets are $150 and available at foxvalleyfoodforhealth.org.

Annual United Fall Fest benefits local charities The 8th annual United Fall Fest will be held from 3–10pm Sat., Sept. 8 at the Congregational United Church of Christ, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd., St. Charles.

for more, visit KaneNeighbors.com This community spirit and charitable fundraising event organized by the church and Fox Mill Community of Campton Hills is family-oriented with live music, a classic car show, a bags tournament, Kids’ Corner, food and beer tents, outdoor movie and a fireworks show. Proceeds benefit local charities. Admission is free. unitedfallfest.com, facebook.com/unitedfallfest

Support the Vietnam Veterans of America Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 693 is holding its 13th annual Benefit Buffet Sun., Oct. 21 from 5–8pm at Villa Verone Ristorante, 416 Hamilton St., Geneva. Tickets must be purchased before the event. vva.org/chapter/vva-chapter-693/.

4th annual Cock-A-Doodle Brew Fest Sept. 29 at Hollywood Casino The 4th annual Cock-A-Doodle Brew Fest takes place Sat., Sept. 29 at Hollywood Casino, 1 W. New York St., Aurora, 12–5pm. This brew fest features an equal balance of amazing craft brews, a variety of different wings (and other things) to amaze your taste buds and a solid lineup of diverse bands to ensure you have a great time. cockadoodlebrewfest.com

Lazarus House golf outing Sept. 14 Lazarus House is hosting their first annual golf outing on Fri., Sept. 14 at Prairie Landing Golf Club, West Chicago. Enjoy a day of golf at the Lazarus House Open followed by appetizers, awards and raffle winners. The cost is $175 per golfer. Donations are now being accepted for sports tickets, entertainment tickets, restaurant gift certificates and golf foursomes. All proceeds benefit Lazarus House. For reservations call Darlene, 630-587-2144, or purchase online at lazarushouse.net/lazarushouseopen..

Fall fashion show for all ages, Sept. 25 Multi-generational evening celebrates beauty from the inside-on-out, 6–8pm, Tues., Sept. 25 at the Club Arcada Speakeasy. A local women’s boutique will

present the latest fall trends. Enjoy a delicious Italian dinner, browse raffle baskets and dress up in 1920’s clothes if you’d like. Show your support for TriCity Family Services, a 50-year trusted community partner that provides mental health services and programs for all ages and income levels. $35 per person cost includes Italian dinner, cash bar, fashion show and raffles. 630-232-1070, tricityfamilyservices.org

Annual Pets-a-Palooza festival at Mooseheart Anderson Animal Shelter invites the community to the fourth annual Pets-a-Palooza festival on Sun., Sept. 16 from 11am–4pm at Mooseheart Child City & School, 255 James J. Davis Dr. Pets-a-Palooza, which attracted more than 3,500 people last year, is a free, family and pet-centered event that celebrates the joy of animal companions. The event will feature various activities, and dogs and puppies will be available for adoption. 847-697-2880, andersonanimalshelter.org

Living Hope Church simulcasts True Woman ’18 conference Living Hope Church, 405 W. State. St., North Aurora, will be hosting a live simulcast of True Woman ’18. This event is for women who want to experience God’s Truth through powerful biblical messages and engaging dramas based on the themes of Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth’s best-selling book, Lies Women Believe: And the Truth That Sets Them Free. The event kicks off Thurs., Sept. 27 from 5:30–8:30pm and continues Fri., Sept. 28 at 8am until 9pm. The event ends Sat., Sept. 29. For details on speaker times and topics, call 630-897-0013 or visit livinghope.ch.

Crafters welcome for Marmion's Christmas Craft Show Marmion Alumni Association is accepting applications for the 28th Annual Christmas Craft Show, Thanksgiving weekend: Sat., Nov. 24, 9am–4pm and Sun., Nov. 25 from 10am–2pm at Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Rd., Aurora. marmion.org/crafter.

Pig roast supports Valley Sheltered Workshop Valley Sheltered Workshop, 325 Main St. , Batavia, annual pig roast is Sat., Oct. 20 from 11am–3 pm. Team FIB is hosting the event and will be offering a meal-togo that includes a pulled pork sandwich, baked beans and coleslaw, all for only $10. All proceeds will be donated by Team FIB to help maintain and operate the workshop which provides employment for adults with disabilities. 630-879-2359, valleyshelteredworkshop.org

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Library needs your input!

The Messenger Public Library Board of Trustees will have three Trustees whose terms are expiring next year. The seats are for a full four year term of office. Key dates for North Aurora village residents who want to run for the seats are: Tues., Sept. 18—first day to circulate nominating papers; and Dec. 10 through 17— time period of filing nomination papers. A candidate’s packet is available on the Illinois Election Committee website. For more information, call Kevin Davis at 630-896-0240 or email director@messengerpl.org.

The Messenger Public Library of North Aurora invites all members of the community to participate in its upcoming community survey and focus groups as part of the strategic planning process! The survey will be available online at surveymonkey.com/r/messengerlibrary and in-person at the library. Focus groups will be held in November. Watch for more information and contact the library if you are interested. 630-896-0240,director@messengerpl.org, messengerpl.org.

Library holds voter registration drive for Nov. 6, 2018 and April 9, 2019 elections Register to vote at the library on the following dates: Mon., Sept. 17 • 6:30–8:30pm Tues., Sept. 18 • 6:30–8:30pm Fri., Sept. 21 • 9:30–11:30am and 3–5pm Sat., Sept. 29 • 9:30–11:30am Sun., Sept. 30 • 1:30–3:30pm Mon., Oct. 1 • 6:30–8:30pm

Volunteers from Kane County Clerk’s Office and League of Women Voters will register new voters, update voter information, and train voters to use the county’s voting equipment (new equipment to all Aurora residents). To update or register, make sure you bring two forms of ID, one with current address: see bit.ly/votekane for more info.

Candidates for the 2018 General Election, Kane County Ballot Unless otherwise noted, vote for one candidate Governor & Lieutenant Governor Bruce Rauner/Evelyn Sanguinetti (Rep) JB Pritzker/Juliana Stratton (Dem) Attorney General Erika Harold (Rep) Kwame Raoul (Dem) Secretary of State Jason Helland (Rep) Jesse White (Dem) State Comptroller Darlene Senger (Rep) Susana A. Mendoza (Dem) State Treasurer Jim Dodge (Rep) Michael W. Frerichs (Dem) US Congressional Districts 6th District Peter J. Roskam (Rep) Sean Casten (Dem) 8th District Jitendra "Jd" Diganvker (Rep) Raja Krishnamoorthi (Dem) 11th District Nick Stella (Rep) Bill Foster (Dem) 14th District Randall M. "Randy" Hultgren (Rep) Lauren Underwood (Dem) Illinois State Senate 26th District Dan Mcconchie (Rep) Tom Georges (Dem) 33rd District Donald P. Dewitte (Rep) Karen McConnaughay (Rep) Nancy Zettler (Dem)

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35th District Dave Syverson (Rep) No Candidate (Dem) 42nd District No Candidate (Rep) Linda Holmes (Dem) Illinois State Gen. Assembly 43rd District Andrew R. Cuming (Rep) Anna Moeller (Dem) 49th District Tonia Jane Khouri (Rep) Karina Villa (Dem) 50th District Keith R. Wheeler (Rep) James G. Leslie (Dem) 52nd District David Mcsweeney (Rep) No Candidate (Dem) 65th District Dan Ugaste (Rep) Richard Johnson (Dem) 66th District Allen Skillicorn (Rep) No Candidate (Dem) 70th District Jeff Keicher (Rep) Paul Stoddard (Dem) 83rd District No Candidate (Rep) Linda Chapa Lavia (Dem) 84th District Patty Smith (Rep) Stephanie A. Kifowit (Dem) Judge of the Circuit Court, 16th Judicial Circuit Thomas M. ("Tom") Hartwell (Rep) Michael J. Noland (Dem)

Judge of the Circuit Court 16th Judicial Circuit, 1st Subcircuit No Candidate (Rep) Rene Cruz (Dem) Judge of the Circuit Court 16th Judicial Circuit, 4th Subcircuit Clint Hull (Rep) No Candidate (Dem) Kane County County Clerk John A. "Jack" Cunningham (Rep) Nicolas G. "Nico" Jimenez (Dem) County Sheriff Donald E. Kramer (Rep) Ron Hain (Dem) County Treasurer David J. Rickert (Rep) Jason Snelson (Dem) Kane County Board District 1 No Candidate (Rep) Myrna Molina (Dem) District 3 No Candidate (Rep) Anita Marie Lewis (Dem) Olynda M. De Hoyos District 5 Bill Lenert (Rep) Sandra A. King (Dem) District 6 to serve an unexpired 2-year term Matt Hanson (Dem) District 7 No Candidate (Rep) Monica Silva (Dem) District 9 Tom Koppie (Rep) No Candidate (Dem) District 11 John P. Martin (Rep) Jody M. Kanikula (Dem)

District 13 Steve Weber (Rep) Lark Cowart (Dem) District 15 Barbara Wojnicki (Rep) Lucas Strom (Dem) District 17 No Candidate (Rep) Deborah Allan (Dem) District 19 Kurt Robert Kojzarek (Rep) Mohammad "Mo" Iqbal (Dem) District 21 Cliff Surges (Rep) Tara Jacobsen (Dem) District 23 Jim Patrician (Rep) Christopher W. Kious (Dem) Regional Supt. of Schools Grundy/Kendall 24 Christopher D. Mehochko (Rep) No Candidate (Dem) Kane 31 (Vote For One) Patrica A. Dal Santo (Rep) No Candidate (Dem) Dekalb 16 (Vote For One) No Candidate (Rep) Amanda Christensen (Dem) Lake 34 (Vote For One) Roycealee J. Wood (Rep) No Candidate (Dem) McHenry 44 (Vote For One) Leslie Schermerhorn (Rep) No Candidate (Dem) Wasco Sanitary District Trustee  (Vote For Two) Thomas A. Bihun Robert G. Leible Andro Lerario

Spotlight on Arts Catch Broadway’s Next H!t Musical at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre

On Fri., Sept. 14, 7:30pm, see Broadway’s Next H!t Musical at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre. Broadway’s Next H!t Musical is the only unscripted theatrical awards show. Master improvisers gather made up, hit song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor and laughter. The audience votes for its favorite song and watches as the cast turns it into a full-blown improvised musical— complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue and plot twists galore. 1201 Main St. 630-937-8930, bataviafineartscentre.org

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is her boyfriend Warner to cement it with a proposal. But her dream life turns into a nightmare when Warner decides to break it off. Performances take place Sept. 5– Oct. 21. 630-896-6666, paramountaurora.com

P hoto courtesy catalanomusic.com—Frank Catalano

Grammy Award Winning Saxophonist Frank Catalano will headline once again this year at St. Charles Jazz Weekend.

7th annual St. Charles Jazz Weekend features 27 live jazz performances

P hoto courtesy Schingoethe Center

“Butterfield Bridge” is one of the 73 paintings available for purchase during “A Fox River Testimony” exhibition at the Schingoethe Center at Aurora University.

Schingoethe exhibition showcases the beauty and diversity of the Fox River

A project that began nearly two years ago to bring attention to the importance, beauty and many moods of the Fox River has resulted in 73 original oil paintings that will be exhibited at the Schingoethe Center at Aurora University from Thurs., Sept. 20–Fri., Dec. 14, titled, “A Fox River Testimony.” The paintings are the work of plein air artist Joel Sheesley, who partnered with The Conservation Foundation for Art of the Fox as part of its Fox River Initiative, a program to help connect residents with the river and engage them to become environmentally conscious through local projects. The paintings are available for purchase. The opening reception on Thurs., Sept. 20 is from 5–6:30pm followed by a lecture, “The Paradoxical Landscape Frame,” presented by the artist at 6:45pm in the Tapper Recital Hall. Reservations are necessary. 630-844-4924, auartsandideas.com

Legally Blonde kicks off 2018-19 season at Paramount Theatre

The Paramount Theatre is kicking off its Broadway season in high fashion with the one and only Elle Woods. A member of UCLA’s Delta Nu sorority, Elle has a seemingly perfect life and perfect future. All she needs 18 KaneNeighbors.com

The 7th annual St. Charles Jazz Weekend is hosting free, live jazz music Sept. 6–9 throughout downtown St. Charles. There are 27 different performances set between 16 different venues for brunch, dinner and late night entertainment. Featured performers include Dana Hall, John Wojciechowski and three-time Grammy Award winning saxophonist Frank Catalano. For the up-to-date schedule, venues and more, visit stcjazzweekend.com. Any questions can be directed to the Downtown St. Charles Partnership at 630-443-3967.

Orion Ensemble opens 26th season

The Orion Ensemble, winner of the prestigious Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, opens its 26th season with “Vienna, City of My Dreams,” welcoming guest violist Stephen Boe. Performances take place Sun., Sept. 23, 3pm at the Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston; Wed., Sept. 26, 7:30pm at the PianoForte Studios in downtown Chicago; and Sun., Sept. 30, 7:30pm at Chapelstreet Church in Geneva, 2300 South St. For tickets and more information, call 630-628-9597 or visit orionensemble.org.

Fox Valley Concert Band opens with heroes

Colin Holman, Music Director, and the Fox Valley Concert Band present “Heroes in Music.” The program features guest soloist Jennie Brown (flute) and includes “Xerxes” (John Mackey), “A Movement for Rosa” (Mark Camphouse) and music from The Incredibles. The concert is Nov. 4, 3pm, at Norris Center in St. Charles. Admission is free. fvcb.org

Elgin Symphony Orchestra opens 2018–19 season Sept. 15 & 16

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) is set to open its 2018–19 season with concerts Sept. 15 & 16 featuring Stravinsky’s The Firebird, Debussy’s famous Clair de Lune, Chopin’s Grand Valse Brillante and Cello Concerto by modern composer Mason Bates. The P hoto : H ayley Young concerto, an ESO Joshual Roman is guest artist with premiere, will be the Elgin Symphony Orchestra for performed by cellist the opening perfamances. Joshua Roman, the musician for whom the piece was written. The ESO has launched an online CrowdRise fundraising campaign at CrowdRise.com/eso-2018 to raise money for the 2018–19 season. Donations can also be made by texting “ESO18” to 41411. For tickets, which start at $30, call 847-888-4000 or visit ElginSymphony.Org.

Tickets on sale for Uncommon Threads 2018

Tickets are now on sale for Uncommon Threads 2018, Sun., Oct. 21, 10am–3pm. This one-day event features art to wear runway show, luncheon and accessories boutique. Held at the Q Center in St. Charles by Fine Line Creative Arts Center, this event showcases both local and out of state artists. It’s a great day out for women of all ages. Enjoy an excellent lunch, an original and entertaining runway show and a fantastic shopping experience. The Q Center is located at 1405 N. 5th Ave., St. Charles. For tickets, call 630-584-9443 or visit fineline.org.

Detail of “Desert Sunset Jacket” by Ellen Grenier Bevill. The jacket will be shown at Uncommon Threads.

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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

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10 North Aurora Days Committee 6pm Village Hall

16 Pets-a-Palooza 11am-4pm Mooseheart School

23 NAMC Community Parade 3pm

Voter Reg. 1:30-3:30pm Unicorn Party 2pm, Library

Conv. English 7-8pm, Library Police Board 5pm, Police Dept. Services Comm. 6pm Village Board 7pm Committee of the Whole Follows Village Board, Village Hall Voter Reg. 6:30-8:30pm Library

Kindness Rock Painting 4-7pm, Library (through Sept. 30) Games for Grownups 6:30pm, Library Family Storytime + Craft 6:30-pm, Library

Classic Cinema 2pm Library Plan Commission 7pm Village Hall North Aurora Mothers Club 7:30pm First State Bank

6 Ready, Set, Draw! 4pm Library

Fox Valley Writers Group 7pm Library

20 Coffee with the Mayor 10am Village Hall Little Kids Build 6pm Library

Voter Registration 6:30-8:30pm Library

Morning Book Club 10:30-11:30am Library

14 Genealogy: Ancestry Library Edition 10am Library

Finding the Best College 7pm Library

26 Helping Hearts 6:30pm Library

8 Art Club for Grownups— “Selfies” 10am Library

Evening Book Club 7pm Library

Fox Valley Writers Group 7pm Library

Art Club for Grownups— Galaxy Watercolor 6:30pm Library

15 Trials of Mrs. Lincoln 2pm Library

Little Kids Build 10am Library Voter Registration 6:30-8:30pm Library

29 Voter Registration 9:30-11:30am Library Identity Theft Workshop 10am Library

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Fox Valley Writers Group 7pm Library

Financial Aid FAFSA Workshop 7pm Library

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Wearable Circuits for Teens 2pm Library

13 Art Club for Grownups—3D Pumpkins 10am Library Genealogy: Ancestry, Library Edition 10am Library

14 Books & Pucks 2pm Library

21 Squishy Circuits 2pm Library

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

16 Art Club for Grownups—3D Pumpkins 6:30pm Library

Games for Grownups 6:30pm Library

Morning Book Club 10:30am Library

Family Storytime + Craft 6:30pm Library

Fox Valley Writers Group 7pm Library

30 Paranormal 101 7pm Library

17 Getting Started in Genealogy 7pm Library

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20 Genealogy Group 2pm Library

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