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Aurora

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Mercy Medical Center

Fox Valley El Sistema will host a hands-on "instrument petting zoo" at the Mercy Medical Center Trunk or Treat event! Bring your kids and we'll help them try out some of our most popular instruments that especially interest elementary and middle school students to learn. And music teachers will be on hand to answer questions from parents and the students themselves.It's a family affair! Come in costume and find out how to "make" some music with the El Sistema instruments, too!Fox Valley El Sistema is a member of the Fox Valley Music Consortium

Local Event: Fox Valley El Sistema Instrument Petting Zoo at "Trunk or Treat"!!!

Fox Valley El Sistema Instrument Petting Zoo at...

Fox Valley El Sistema will host a hands-on "instrument petting zoo" at the Mercy Medical Center Trunk or Treat event! Bring...

Fox Valley El Sistema Instrument Petting Zoo at "Trunk or Treat"!!!

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Celebrate the legendary sounds of Nirvana &amp; Kurt Cobain with Smells Like Nirvana&nbsp;as they perform songs from "Nevermind", "In Utero", "Bleach"&nbsp;and more (B-sides/rare songs).
The band features an ex member of the GRAMMY-Nominated&nbsp;metal band, Trivium, and hit musical "Rock of Ages" vocalist Paul Wandtke, with&nbsp;bassist Mike Petrasek and drummer Christopher Scheutz. Dead Original has toured and supported the legendary rock band Candlebox and has even supported bands such as Seether, Jonathan Davis (Korn), 10 Years and more.
Audiences are invited to make this show special by submitting a song request via smellslikenirvanatribute.com in advance.

Local Event: Smells Like Nirvana Live in Concert

Smells Like Nirvana Live in Concert

Celebrate the legendary sounds of Nirvana & Kurt Cobain with Smells Like Nirvana as they perform songs from "Nevermind", "In...

East Aurora High School cafeteria, 500 Tomcat Lane in Aurora.

Aurora Lions club will hold its annual "Great Pumpkin" pancake breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 24.

For the first time, the annual Halloween-themed event will be held at East Aurora High School cafeteria, 500 Tomcat Lane in Aurora. The public is invited to attend in Halloween costumes. Parking is free. 

The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, mini donuts, orange juice and coffee or milk. Included will be face painting, balloon sculptures and raffle prizes. The first 50 children will receive a mini pumpkin to decorate. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children ages 3 to 12 and $40 for two adults and four children. Children 2 and younger eat free.&nbsp;Tickets are available from Aurora Lions, at the door, or by calling <a href="tel:(630)%20921-1307" target="_blank">(630) 921-1307</a>.

Used eyeglasses, sunglasses, reader glasses and sneakers will be accepted for recycling. 

 Proceeds will benefit Lions' programs to aid vision- and hearing-impaired persons. 

Founded in 1922, Aurora Noon Lions Club is celebrating its second century of service. Open to men and women interested in community service, the club meets on the first and third Thursdays at Riverview Diner in Montgomery.
With the motto "We Serve," Lions volunteers focus on supporting causes including hearing and vision impairment, hunger, the environment, diabetes and childhood cancer. 
Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. Some 1.42 million members in more than 48,000 clubs serve in over 200 countries and geographic areas worldwide. Since 1917, Lions have strengthened local communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects and extend service impact through the Lions Clubs International Foundation. 

For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit <a href="https://lionsclubs.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">lionsclubs.org</a>.
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Local Event: 'Great Pumpkin' pancake breakfast

'Great Pumpkin' pancake breakfast

Aurora Lions club will hold its annual "Great Pumpkin" pancake breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct....

501 N Randall Rd, Batavia, IL 60510

It’s Time for Electric Summon at Tesla Batavia – Family Halloween Fun
Join fellow Batavia families for a free, community-focused afternoon of Halloween cheer and Tesla innovation!
Kids can enjoy Frunk or Treat, where Tesla owners decorate their front trunks and share candy. Explore the new Halloween Mode through interactive activities, compete in a costume contest for a chance to win a prize, and sip on seasonal refreshments. It’s a relaxed way for parents and kids to have some fun together while getting a peek at features like Electric Summon in a welcoming setting.
Tesla owners are encouraged to decorate their frunks and bring candy to share. Parking is first-come, first-served. Space is limited—please RSVP to reserve your spot.
Details &amp; RSVP: <a href="https://www.tesla.com/event/it-s-time-for-electric-summon-at-tesla-batavia" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.tesla.com/event/it-s-time-for-electric-summon-at-tesla-batavia</a>
Location: Tesla Batavia, 501 North Randall Road, Batavia, IL 60510

Local Event: Tesla: Electric Summon

Batavia

Tesla: Electric Summon

It’s Time for Electric Summon at Tesla Batavia – Family Halloween Fun
Join fellow Batavia families for a free,...

Altitude Trampoline Park Oswego

Launch yourself into Spooky Season with our Halloween Family Fun Day on Sunday Oct 25! A frightfully fun afternoon lies in store.... 👻 Book your jump tickets today!&nbsp;

Local Event: Halloween Family Fun Day @Altitude!

Kendall County

Oswego

Halloween Family Fun Day @Altitude!

Launch yourself into Spooky Season with our Halloween Family Fun Day on Sunday Oct 25! A frightfully fun afternoon lies in...

St. Mark's Lutheran Church

Fox Valley Orchestra &amp; Chorus present a concert saluting famous British composers, classical and contemporary. Performance includes
<ul><li>Purcell: Suite from The Virtuous Wife</li><li>Elgar: Chansons Matin, Nuit</li><li>Vaughan Williams: Folk Song Suite</li><li>Elgar: Pomp &amp; Circumstance March #4</li><li>Wainwright: Peace in Our Time</li><li>Vaughan Williams: Toward the Unknown Region.</li></ul>
Stephen Squires, Conductor.&nbsp; Lisa Fredenburgh, Chorus Master
Click the link for tickets - on sale NOW!
Fox Valley Orchestra and Fox Valley Orchestra Chorus are members of the Fox Valley Music Consortium.&nbsp;

Local Event: FVO & OC  present "The British are Here!"

FVO & OC  present "The British are Here!"

Fox Valley Orchestra & Chorus present a concert saluting famous British composers, classical and contemporary. Performance...

Join us for a spooky blood drive on Saturday,&nbsp;October 31, from 9 AM&nbsp;until 1 PM.&nbsp;
A blood drive like we are planning&nbsp;will support patients at 80 local hospitals, providing much-needed blood for their care and treatment. We have the potential to impact 87 lives with the gift of blood! Need right now is critical, and blood is one of the necessary components of life that cannot be manufactured - only produced by the human body.
Use the "More Info Here"&nbsp;link to sign up!&nbsp;Walk-ins are welcome as well!

Local Event: HOPE United Church of Christ Blood Drive

HOPE United Church of Christ Blood Drive

Join us for a spooky blood drive on Saturday, October 31, from 9 AM until 1 PM. 
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