Aurora: See This Week's Upcoming Events In The Area

Aurora IL

09 August, 2021

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AURORA, IL — Curious about what to do this week? Your Aurora Patch community calendar is a great way to stay in the loop on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hot tip: If you want to see your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and near Aurora: Schedules go live online @ 3:00 PM - Jefferson Junior High School When: Monday, August 9th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Jefferson Junior High School What: Event listing from Jefferson Junior High School: Monday, August 9 from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More West Branch Teen Hangout - West Aurora Branch Library When: Monday, August 9th at 4:00 p.m. Where: West Aurora Branch Library What: Event listing from West Aurora Branch Library: Monday, August 9 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMCome hang out in the West Branch Teen Area, play games, and do crafts. No registration required. Learn More Artist Panel: Fanart! - Aurora Public Library When: Monday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Aurora Public Library What: Event listing from Aurora Public Library: Monday, August 9 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMThis panel will feature three artists who have created fanart in their careers, and and they will discuss what fanart has meant to them. Please register! Learn More Painting Outside the Box - Naperville Art League When: Monday, August 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Naperville Art League What: Event listing from Naperville Art League: Monday, August 9 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM| | | | Category: Education | | Learn More Village Board Meeting - Village of Montgomery When: Monday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of Montgomery What: Event listing from Village of Montgomery: Monday, August 9 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMhttp://ci.montgomery.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1634 Learn More Featured Event: Basic Introduction to handguns both Revolver & Semi Automatic $80 When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 8519 191st St Unit # 29 What: Did you just buy a handgun for personal protection? Are you thinking of buying a handgun for personal protection? Want to Transition from a revolver to a semi-automatic? Want to learn how to shoot correctly and safely? If so, this is the class for you The Facility located at 8... Learn More Featured Event: Basic Introduction to handguns both Revolver & Semi Automatic $80 (Tony Wasco) 6th grade Schedule walk-through & locker orientation, 8:00 AM-10:00 AM When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Jefferson Junior High School What: Event listing from Jefferson Junior High School: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Learn More JLKD Dine Around: El Famous Burrito - Junior League of Kane & DuPage Counties When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Junior League of Kane & DuPage Counties What: Event listing from Junior League of Kane & DuPage Counties: Tuesday, August 10 from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PMDetails Eat, Drink and Fundraise for JLKD by ordering from El Famous Burrito in Lombard on Tuesday, August 10th! On Tuesday, August 10th from… More https://www.facebook.... Learn More Home Access Classroom Teachers - Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch When: Tuesday, August 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch What: Event listing from Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch: Tuesday, August 10 from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PMHome Access will go live at 4 pm to see who your student has for a teacher!!    Learn More Library Board of Trustees Buildings & Grounds Meeting When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Aurora Public Library What: Event listing from Aurora Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMAurora Public Library District Board of Trustees Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting. Learn More Oil Painting (1/3) - Naperville Art League When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Naperville Art League What: Event listing from Naperville Art League: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM| | | | Category: Education | | Learn More Oswego Township Monthly Meeting - Oswego Township When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Oswego Township What: Event listing from Oswego Township: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMPlan Commission meeting immediately following if needed. Learn More DIY Trivia: Comics and Superheroes - Aurora Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Aurora Public Library What: Event listing from Aurora Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMJoin us for a trivia contest created by the contestants! Are you a know-it-all about superheroes and comics? Submit a trivia question of your own, and you know you will get at least one right! Learn More Leadercast Women Ripple Effect: Day 2 When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Aurora Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Aurora Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 11 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More Lisle Township Job Club - Networking for Job Seekers (FREE) When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Aurora Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Aurora Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 11 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AMThe Job Club Networking group provides a welcoming environment where individuals come together to share resources, learn network strategies and interview techniques. Individuals will ha... Learn More Open Studio at 10am for Adults - Naperville Art League When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Naperville Art League What: Event listing from Naperville Art League: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM| | | | Category: Education | | Learn More Chamber 101: Maximizing Your Membership (August 2021) When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Aurora Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Aurora Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 11 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM​This recurring session is a don't miss for new and existing members alike.  Are you looking to understand how to maximize your Chamber membership, take advantage of new marketing op... Learn More 7th & 8th grade Schedule walk-through & locker orientation, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Jefferson Junior High School What: Event listing from Jefferson Junior High School: Wednesday, August 11 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Learn More The 100 Greatest Cartoon Characters in Television History When: Wednesday, August 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Aurora Public Library What: Event listing from Aurora Public Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMAuthor Martin Gitlin ranks the greatest cartoon characters of all time! You can register to attend in-person, virtually on Zoom, or just tune in live on Facebook! Learn More Board of Education Committee meetings When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Eagle Pointe Elementary School What: Event listing from Eagle Pointe Elementary School: Wednesday, August 11 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMThe Board of Education' s standing committees will meet in open session:6:00 p.m. -  Personnel Policy & Administration6:30 p.m. -  Curriculum & Technology8:00 p.m. -  Site/Fi... Learn More Open Studio - Adults - Naperville Art League When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Naperville Art League What: Event listing from Naperville Art League: Wednesday, August 11 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM| | | | Category: Education | | Learn More Boulder Hill Watch Meeting - Oswego Township When: Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Oswego Township What: Event listing from Oswego Township: Wednesday, August 11 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMPer the Illinois State Open Meetings Act, this is a notice of an open public meeting of the Boulder Hill Watch Group.  Oswego Township Officials may attend from time to time. There is no agenda for... Learn More Featured Event: Jersey Girls & Infinity August 12th, Sonny Acres Farm, Thursday Night Concert Series When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sonny Acres Farm What: Sonny Acres Farm, Thursday Night Concert Series continues August 12th DON'T MISS Jersey Girls & Infinity! 7:00 to 8:00 - Three lovely ladies... three unique voices... three distinct singing styles come together as one! Often described as "pure class and talent", there's no... Learn More Jersey Girls & Infinity August 12th, Sonny Acres Farm, Thursday Night Concert Series (Sal Swanton) New Educator Orientation - Jefferson Junior High School When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Jefferson Junior High School What: Event listing from Jefferson Junior High School: Thursday, August 12 (all day) Learn More 6th Grade WEB Orientation for 6th graders & new students, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM When: Thursday, August 12th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Jefferson Junior High School What: Event listing from Jefferson Junior High School: Thursday, August 12 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More Beginner Watercolor - Naperville Art League When: Thursday, August 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Naperville Art League What: Event listing from Naperville Art League: Thursday, August 12 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM| | | | Category: Education | | Learn More Intermediate Watercolor - Naperville Art League When: Thursday, August 12th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Naperville Art League What: Event listing from Naperville Art League: Thursday, August 12 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM| | | | Category: Education | | Learn More Walk-in Kids! (6-11yrs.) - Naperville Art League When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Naperville Art League What: Event listing from Naperville Art League: Thursday, August 12 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM| | | | Category: Education | | Learn More Walk-in Teens! - Naperville Art League When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Naperville Art League What: Event listing from Naperville Art League: Thursday, August 12 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM| | | | Category: Education | | Learn More Cuento Virtual en español - Aurora Public Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Aurora Public Library What: Event listing from Aurora Public Library: Thursday, August 12 from 5:00 PM to 5:15 PM¡Acompáñanos a este cuento virtual en español para toda la familia! Learn More West Branch Board Game Club - West Aurora Branch Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:30 p.m. Where: West Aurora Branch Library What: Event listing from West Aurora Branch Library: Thursday, August 12 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMJoin us for our board game club! Come play the games we already have available or bring your favorite board game and teach others how to play! All ages, no registration required! Learn More Zumba - Aurora Public Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Aurora Public Library What: Event listing from Aurora Public Library: Thursday, August 12 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM¡Ã�nete a nuestra fiesta de ejercicios! Learn More Manga and Anime in the Black Community: Panel Discussion When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Aurora Public Library What: Event listing from Aurora Public Library: Thursday, August 12 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMTune in to hear about how black artists, creators,and fans are experiencing and engaging withManga/Anime as a form of expression andrepresentation! Learn More Featured Event: Back to School Bounce/Teacher Fundraiser! When: Friday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Altitude Trampoline Park Oswego What: EXCITING NEWS... Our Back to School Bounce is BACK! This is one of our favorite weekends of the year! ALL weekend (Aug 13-15), we will be raising funds for our Teacher Shopping Day the following weekend. The more people that come jump, the more we can donate to our aweso... Learn More Featured Event: Back to School Bounce/Teacher Fundraiser! (Crysta Darr) Aurora Business United - Aurora Public Library When: Friday, August 13th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Aurora Public Library What: Event listing from Aurora Public Library: Friday, August 13 from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AMAurora Business United (1000+ members) is likely the largest networking group in the western suburbs. Business owners, employees, entrepreneurs, non-profits, arts, government and others are wel... Learn More NNHS Enter with Pride - Naperville North High School When: Friday, August 13th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Naperville North High School What: Event listing from Naperville North High School: Friday, August 13 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More Use Code FRI13 for $5 off Halloween Hustle 5k and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk When: Friday, August 13th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center What: Join Fox Valley United Way for the inaugural Halloween Hustle 5k and 1-Mile Fun Walk on Sunday, October 17th through Aurora's scenic Phillips Park. Other festivities will include food vendors, pumpkin painting and a kid's corner with books and fun activities to do as a family.... Learn More Virtual First Chapter Fridays - Eola Road Branch Library When: Friday, August 13th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Eola Road Branch Library What: Event listing from Eola Road Branch Library: Friday, August 13 from 3:00 PM to 3:15 PMJoin us the second Friday of every month at 3 p.m. for the first chapter of your next favorite novel for middle grade readers! Learn More Montgomery Fest - Village of Montgomery When: Friday, August 13th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Village of Montgomery What: Event listing from Village of Montgomery: Friday, August 13 at 5:00 PM through Sunday, August 15 at 10:00 PMhttp://ci.montgomery.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1695 Learn More McCarty Mills Beer and Comics Chat - Aurora Public Library When: Friday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Aurora Public Library What: Event listing from Aurora Public Library: Friday, August 13 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMDo you like beer? What about comics? Join us for a laid back conversation about your favorite comics, graphic novels, and BEER! This event is for adults 21 and over. Register here! Learn More Featured Event: Adoption Event & Family Fun When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Springbrook Animal Care Center What: Save the date and join us to meet adorable animals available for adoption. Enjoy doggie ice cream from our friends at Wiggle Waggles and human refreshments too! Shop the boutique for great items at great prices! Learn More Featured Event: Adoption Event & Family Fun (Kerry Morgan) Free Comic Book Day - Aurora Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Aurora Public Library What: Event listing from Aurora Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PMIt's time for Free Comic Book Day! Stop by any APLD location and grab your copy today! Learn More CAPE Con - Aurora Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Aurora Public Library What: Event listing from Aurora Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PMCome by the library for fun-filled comic-inspired events for all ages! Don't forget to pickup your swag and come dressed up in your best Cosplay! Events, games, and activities are availabl... Learn More CAPE Con In-Person! - Aurora Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Aurora Public Library What: Event listing from Aurora Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PMCome by the library for fun-filled comic-inspired events for all ages! Learn More Amazing Race - Eola Community Center When: Saturday, August 14th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Eola Community Center What: Event listing from Eola Community Center: Saturday, August 14 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PMDetails Create a team of four adults and embark on an amazing race just like the famous TV show! In this four-hour adventure, teams are given a map… More https://www.facebook.com/events/294162... Learn More LIVE Artist Sketch Off! - Aurora Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Aurora Public Library What: Event listing from Aurora Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMCheck out these artists in action as they spontaneously draw your on-the-spot suggestions! This is high-energy creativity in action, and you don't want to miss it! Learn More Santori Sprouts - Aurora Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Aurora Public Library What: Event listing from Aurora Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMHelp our garden grow! Learn basic gardening skills with hands-on activities. Ages 6-14We will be learning companion gardening this season. Learn More Speedrunning Viewing Party - Aurora Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Aurora Public Library What: Event listing from Aurora Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMSpeedrunning is the act of beating a video game, or segment of a game, as quickly as possible. Thousands of people via Twitch or YouTube. Let a local gamer from The Yetee show you how it's ... Learn More Cosplay Roundtable and Gathering - Aurora Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Aurora Public Library What: Event listing from Aurora Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMTalk about what you are working on, discuss successes and challenges, and connect around a shared love of cosplay! Learn More Behind the Game: ZolarKeth and Roblox When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Aurora Public Library What: Event listing from Aurora Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMJoin Roblox game designer ZolarKeth as he discusses the process behind making Roblox games and shares his experiences working with the popular game platform. This is a hybrid event, please reg... Learn More DIY Pokémon: Fakémon! - Aurora Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Aurora Public Library What: Event listing from Aurora Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMHave you ever wanted to create your very own Pokémon ? Now you can, at CAPE Con 2021! Join us to design and create your custom Fakémon out of clay and other fun craft materials! Please re... Learn More Comics are for Everyone! Intergenerational Roundtable When: Saturday, August 14th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Aurora Public Library What: Event listing from Aurora Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMAll are invited to dish about their favorite comics! Discover the ways comics connect us across generations with this facilitated conversation about fandoms for young and old. Please register! Learn More Retirement Celebration for Wanda Thomas When: Saturday, August 14th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Association for Individual Development (AID) What: Event listing from Association for Individual Development (AID): Saturday, August 14 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PMDetails Join us as we celebrate Wanda Thomas (Senior Vice President Developmental Disabilities Services), her 47 years of dedicated service to AID… More https://www.face... Learn More Historic LaSalle Street Auto Show When: Sunday, August 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: South Lasalle Street & East Benton Street What: The American Legion Roosevelt-Aurora Post 84 will host the 12th annual Historic LaSalle Street Auto Show, Sunday August 15, 2021 in downtown Aurora (LaSalle and Benton). Honoring our local Veterans from 11:00am-3:00pm.  Join the line up beginning at 9:00am, registration 9am-11... Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Aurora Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.