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Free Family Activities & Fireworks

Wednesday, July 4th, 6 to 10 p.m. At approximately, 9:35 p.m., The City of Lights will live up to its name with a pyrotechnic extravaganza illuminating the night sky with a rainbow of colors. Fireworks can be viewed from both locations and along the banks of the river.

Park Remotely & Ride our Shuttles for Free

The City of Aurora is offering free park and ride shuttle service from 5:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. providing round trip transportation to 10 convenient locations throughout the city. The shuttles will resume service after the fireworks display with the latest departure scheduled for 11 p.m. Continue reading

The annual 4th of July Parade will take place on Wednesday, July 4th, with step-off at 10 a.m. This year’s theme is TBA.

The parade route will begin at Benton and River, head east on Benton, north on Broadway, west on Galena, south on Stolp, and west on Downer ending at River Street.

The Reviewing Stand, for best viewing, will be in front of the Paramount Theatre at 23 East Galena Aurora, IL 60505 Continue reading

Annual meeting coming up.

We’ve taken two reports of packages being swiped from front porches in recent days and thought it would be a good idea to remind you of how not to be victimized by these types of crimes. Continue reading

Time to get ready for the Orchard Valley Homeowners Association’s annual Garage Sale. This years Garage Sale will be held Friday June 8th and Saturday June 9th. Hours are 8am to 3pm.

WACC meets every month on the third Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. at the 5th Ward Community Room, West Aurora Plaza, 1921 West Galena Blvd.

Dr. Adrienne Holloway, Chief Innovation Officer, City of Aurora will be the presenter. You will learn what innovative projects are currently being introduced and planned for the future. Questions will be welcomed!

Feel free to contact group leader, Pat Malin for additional information and questions, (630)844-9223.

To review the area covered by WACC, please use this link: https://www.aurora-il.org/DocumentCenter/View/1074

Electronics Recycling– The Kane County Electronics Recycling Program is for residential equipment only, and includes 2 drop-off locations and a number of scheduled events (see below details). ​​Businesses can see this list of electronics recycling companies​ to assist with their needs.

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Time to add this year’s Spring Fling celebration to your calendar, April 15th! Be sure to R.S.V.P. no later than April 9th to Alpha Management at 630-892-8823. This adult only event will be held at the Orchard Valley Restaurant from 4-7pm. Hope to see you there!

Click Here for Spring Fling Flyer

Now in its 22nd year, the annual Blues on the Fox festival has attracted music and blues fans from all over the state and even the country. Featuring some of the hottest artists singing the blues and up-and-comers destined for stardom, Blues on the Fox pays tribute to musicians John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, Tampa Red, Big Bill Broonzy and others who recorded their historic sound at the Leland Hotel in downtown Aurora. Pay tribute to the past, rock out with the present and prepare for the future of blues at Blues on the Fox.  Continue reading