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It’s that time of year again for thieves to steal the good cheer of the holidays by stealing packages delivered by commercial companies and/or the U.S. Postal Service.
What can you do to make sure you’re not victimized?
Be sure to sign up for “Breakfast with Santa” by November 27th by calling Alpha Management at 630.892.8823. For the first time, Grandchildren of Orchard Vally homeowners are welcome. There will be 2 separate seatings which will be determined when you call to make your reservation. December 2nd the first seating is 8:30am – 10:30am, the second seating from 11:00am – 1:00pm.
When it’s cold out, everyone knows there’s no better place to be than hunkered down by the fireplace.
But did you know the creosote buildup found in unmaintained chimneys is a leading cause of dangerous house fires? Not good.
If you’re about to have a house full of family and friends over Thanksgiving, now’s the time to schedule an annual chimney cleaning and inspection. A pro will make sure your chimney is filtering smoke properly and that any materials utilized in your remodel are fire-rated so you can cozy up safely. Continue reading
Join Michael Huff, MLB of the Chicago White Sox and Alderman Carl Franco as we kickoff the Christmas season in style at the Paramount. Entry is free, donations are encouraged! RSVP by Wednesday, November 15 to save your spot!
For all the 5th Ward residents, I hope the newsletter gave you a good idea of happenings in our ward. However, in this ever changing environment, print can be old news the very next day. Case in point, there is disappointing news about Aurora Packing. Long story short, they have pulled out of the deal to move into the old Cosmopolitan bldg. Continue reading
Mon, Nov 13, 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
St Joseph Catholic School
706 High St, Aurora, IL (Gym)
APD vs. AFD- held in association with Heartland Blood Centers. Please donate blood and cast your vote to decide which first responders lock up the most donations and take home the coveted “Cuffs and Hoses” trophy! To schedule your appointment, log onto heartlandbc.org or call Joe Bledsoe at 630-256-4023 or Ofc. Skye Calice at 630-256-5288. Walk-Ins welcome. Photo ID required. Donors receive a vintage Heartland Blood Center T-shirt. (Please eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of liquids before donating.)
Aurora’s annual Memorial Day parade steps off at the corner of Benton and Broadway at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, and ends at the GAR Memorial Hall, 5 E. Downer Place, for the “Honoring All Who Served” ceremony. Keynote Speaker is Lt. Lauren Carthan, senior naval science instructor, East Aurora High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.
The ceremony concludes with a military rifle salute by veteran organizations at 11 a.m., the exact time the armistice was signed that ended WWI. The parade lineup includes active and retired military personnel, local and regional veterans’ organizations, public safety personnel, a community chorus, marching bands, ROTC units and special guests. Following the parade and ceremony, the award-winning historic GAR Hall will be open for tours.
6 things to know about “falling back”
On Sunday, at 2 am, clocks will turn back one hour, heralding the end of daylight saving time for much of the country. The change will shift daylight back into the morning hours. For 9-to-5 office workers, it means saying goodbye to leaving work while it’s still light out. And for weekend workers, it will mean an additional glorious hour of sleep this Sunday.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Have a SCARY but SAFE Halloween! We ask you and your little goblins to adhere to Aurora’s official trick-or-treat hours, which are 4 to 7:30 p.m. today. If you’re accompanying your little ones, try and go out earlier when it still is light outside.
Other safety tips: Continue reading
5th Ward Alderman
Carl Franco
Orchard Valley Golf
