Events for October 2018

Events for October 2018
Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce
Sep 12 - Oct 29    H&R Block Income Tax Course Starting Soon
Increasing your tax knowledge could increase your income. Each year, H&R Block teaches thousands of people to prepare taxes then hires newly certified and longtime tax professionals to prepare clients’ taxes in more than 10,000 offices nationwide. We offer more employment opportunities than any other tax company. Successful completion of this course could mean extra income as a tax professional for you.
Date: September 12, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://hrblock.com/class
Location: 47 S. Randall Road N. Aurora, IL 60542
Contact: Feel free to contact Celia with any questions: 630-240-9900
EMail: celia.diaz@tax.hrblock.com
Date/Time Details: Starts September 12, 2018 either 9am to noon or 6pm to 9pm
Fees/Admission: Class fee is $149
Oct 1    90-hour Real Estate Pre-License Class
This is where you start if you are interested in a real estate career. The course prepares you to sit for the Illinois Real Estate Broker License Exam. Meets 2 nights a week for approximately 8 weeks. 
Date: October 1, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://YourhouseAcademy.com
Location: 320 N. Lake Street, Aurora, IL
Contact: Your House Academy 630-844-0222
EMail: Mike@YourHouseAcademy.com
Date/Time Details: Begins Thursday, August 16, 2018
Fees/Admission: Course fee $590.00.
Oct 1    Town Square” “Politics, Elections and the Role of the Media”
Join us for a special pre-election event that will explore the role of the media in our politics today. Chicago Tribune chief political reporter Rick Pearson moderates a distinguished panel, including Mary Ann Ahern of NBC Chicago, Amanda Vinicky of WTTW’s “Chicago Tonight” and retired executive director of the Paul Simon Institute and political editor of Des Moines Register David Yepsen, as they provide their insight into the role and responsibility of the media in political dialogue at the local, state and national levels. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand from individuals on the front line of political reporting in Illinois and beyond as a lead-up to the 2018 midterm elections.
Date: October 1, 2018
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: https://alumni.aurora.edu/s/1512/artsandideas/index-cai.aspx?sid=1512&gid=1&pgid=846
Location: Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration 1347 Prairie St. Aurora, IL 60506
Contact: Arts & Ideas 630-844-4924
EMail: artsandideas@aurora.edu
Date/Time Details: October 1, 2018 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Free of charge but reservation required
Oct 2    Take Charge of Your Health: A Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)
In just three weeks, October 2, 2018, the PMMC Health Institute begins hosting Take Charge of Your Health, a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP). The program is a series of workshops, designed for adults age 55 and older* who want to take charge of their ongoing health problems such as arthritis, MS, fibromyalgia, COPD, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Developed by Stanford University, the program has been proven to help adults with chronic diseases find practical ways to deal with pain & fatigue, discover better nutrition & exercise choices, and learn better ways to talk with their family and doctor about their health. (It has actually been shown that program participants have fewer visits to physician offices and emergency rooms, even two years after participants completed the workshop!)
 
This FREE six-week program will be held every Tuesday from October 2 through November 6, 2018 from 9:30 am-12:00 noon at the PMMC Health Institute, 1975 Melissa Lane, Aurora 60506. Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, an invaluable resource book for anyone living with a chronic illness, is also provided free. Registrants need to call 877.737.4636. The workshop is offered as a partnership between Presence Mercy Medical Center, Aurora and Presence St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin.
 
Date: October 2, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: PMMC Health Institute, 1975 Melissa Lane, Aurora 60506
Contact: Registrants need to call 877.737.4636
Oct 2    Graduate Business and Public Policy Programs Open House
Explore innovative graduate degrees at Aurora University. - Master of Business Administration - Master of Public Administration - Master of Science in Accountancy Learn more about our day, evening and online programs.
Date: October 2, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://applynow.aurora.edu/register/?id=9a300437-a94c-4096-b8e1-fa3948a06738&utm_source=calendar&ut
Location: Hill Welcome Center, 1315 Prairie St., Aurora, IL
Contact: CENTER FOR GRADUATE STUDIES 630-947-8955 | AUadmission@aurora.edu
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 2, 2018 Check-in: 5:30 p.m. | Program begins: 6 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Register at https://applynow.aurora.edu/register/?id=9a300437-a94c-4096-b8e1-fa3948a06738&utm_source=calendar&utm_medium=community&utm_campaign=adgr-fy19-450980-graduatebusinessopenhouseoctober
Oct 2    500 Station presents Sweet Baby Rays Food Truck
Sweet Baby Rays food truck will be onsite at 500 Station blvd on Tuesday, October 2nd from 6 pm - 8 pm. BBQ and Tacos will be available for purchase.
Date: October 2, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://500station.com
Location: 675 Station Blvd
Contact: 500station@lincolnapts.com
EMail: 500station@lincolnapts.com
Date/Time Details: 6 pm - 8 pm
Fees/Admission: Cash and Credit accepted for food purchases
Oct 3    Retail Roundtable
You ‘re invited to our first of a series of Retail Roundtables that will be held through 2018-2019.
We will be discussing Shop Local, which takes place on Saturday, Nov. 24.  We will look at what our members are planning, what the chamber can and will be doing to promote this and how you can partner with other local businesses in the area.
The Chamber also needs your feedback on future topics of interest to the retailers.

The Retail Roundtable is designed to support member retailers in marketing, employment law etc.
Meetings will be held at Fox Valley Mall who is our partner and sponsor for this series.
Date: October 3, 2018
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Fox Valley Mall Food Court Area
Contact: Please RSVP to Maureen Gasek, Director of Events and Marketing at 630-256-3182
EMail: mgasek@aurorachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 8:30 – 10 a.m. at Fox Valley Mall Food Court.
 
Oct 3    Networking After Hours
Join us at Fundamental Health October 3rd from 5-7:30 pm for a FREE networking event. There will be open networking, tours of the practice, demonstrations, and giveaways!

This event is open to the public and to businesses. Come to enjoy a fun, relaxed night and meet some new friendly faces!

Wine and appetizers will be available. Please share and invite your contacts.
Date: October 3, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://www.myfundamentalhealth.com
Location: 4255 Westbrook Drive Suite 203 Aurora, IL 60504
Contact: Dr. Ryan Robinson
EMail: fundamentalchiropractic@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: October 3rd 5-7:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 3    Free Leadership Training
FREE LEADERSHIP TRAINING OCTOBER 3rd 2018 Wednesday 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm This is a ‘must attend’ seminar for those desiring to influence and impact their business, church or personal life. Our goal is for you to leave with at least one idea that will motivate you and put you on a path for self-improvement and personal growth. Location: 1631 Plum Street – Aurora IL 60506 Kingdom Impact Revival & Equipping Center THE JOHN MAXWELL TEAM Sponsored by Strategic Pathways LLC SP4life.org
Date: October 3, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http:// kicministries.org
Location: 1631 Plum Street – Aurora IL 60506
Contact: Kingdom Impact Center(630)966-0724
EMail: kicloretta@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: OCTOBER 3rd 2018 Wednesday 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Fees/Admission: No charge
Oct 4    50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting and Open House - Aurora Fire Museum
Come celebrate 50 wonderful years with us. 
Refreshments and light snacks will be provided.
Date: October 4, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 53 N. Broadway, Aurora
Contact: Maureen Gasek
EMail: mgasek@aurora-chamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 4, 2018
Open House 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Ribbon Cutting @ 11:30 a.m.
 
Oct 4 - Oct 7    Mercyfest
Mercyfest--a community festival with live entertainment Friday-Sunday, carnival, all you can eat pizza party, wine tasting, Vendor Expo, Can Do Carnival, Silent Auction, Basket Raffle, OEHS and WVHS high school choir concert, and so much more! This is a community event--ALL ARE WELCOME!
Date: October 4, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://mercyfestaurora.com
Location: Our Lady of Mercy Church located at Rt 34 and Eola
Contact: Jennifer Sullivan 630-244-8899
EMail: olmmercyfest@yahoo.com
Oct 4    30th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting - Our Lady of Mercy
Come celebrate our 30th Anniversay and the kick-off of MercyFest. Meet our members and staff and check out all the MercyFest events and more.
 Light snacks and refreshments will be served. 
From our modest beginnings of 58 families, the parish has grown to approximately 3,900 families. We have more than 60 organizations engaging in a variety of ministries.
Date: October 4, 2018
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 701 S. Eola Rd, Aurora
Contact: Maureen Gasek
EMail: mgasek@aurorachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Parish 30th Anniversary Celebration 
& Kick-Off of MercyFest
Thursday, October 4, 2018
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. 
 Ribbon Cutting @ 4:00 p.m.
Oct 4    All You Can Eat Pizza Dinner
All you can eat pizza dinner. Bring your family for a night out. Tickets are sold at the door. Adults $7.00 Children $5.00
Date: October 4, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://mercyfestaurora.com
Location: Our Lady of Mercy 701 S. Eola Road, Aurora, IL
Contact: Jennifer Sullivan
EMail: olmmercyfest@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 4th 4 pm-8 pm
Fees/Admission: Adults $7.00 Children: $5.00 Special Family pricing available
Oct 4    90-hour Real Estate Pre-License Class
This is where you start if you are interested in a real estate career. The course prepares you to sit for the Illinois Real Estate Broker License Exam. Meets 2 nights a week for approximately 8 weeks. 
Date: October 4, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://YourhouseAcademy.com
Location: 320 N. Lake Street, Aurora, IL
Contact: Your House Academy 630-844-0222
EMail: Mike@YourHouseAcademy.com
Date/Time Details: Begins Thursday, August 16, 2018
Fees/Admission: Course fee $590.00.
Oct 5    HOME SCHOOL JUMP
 Attention homeschool community!
Sky Zone is excited to announce some special time just for your community.
Come out and get a chance to learn the physics of bounce and flight on our
Main Court, Sky Slam, Foam Zone and Dodgeball Courts with your friends and family. Meet other homeschooling families in the area or bring your community with you and enjoy an AWESOME, HEALTHY & FUN time! 
Date: October 5, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://aurorastore.skyzone.com/areas/
Location: SKY ZONE HOME SCHOOL JUMP AURORA
87 EXECUTIVE DRIVE
AURORA, IL 60504

 
Contact: SKY ZONE AURORA 331-207-4759
EMail: tabitha.griffin@skyzone.com
Date/Time Details: EVERY 2ND & 4TH FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Dates are subject to change due to School Days Off
Please check our calendar for updates
Fees/Admission: $15 for 2 Hours of Jumping for one jumper 
$10 for each additional Sibling.
*Sky Socks are required to jump and not included in the price
$3 for each pair of socks that you can keep, wash and re-use next time  you come to SkyZone!
Save the lines and purchase your ticket online
Oct 6    "Save Our Soles" 5K
16th Annual Save Our Soles 5K. This is a professional chip timed race on a USATF certified course that starts at the MercyFest carnival site and runs through the beautiful Waubonsie Creek Trail.
Date: October 6, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: http://mercyfestaurora.com
Location: Our Lady of Mercy Church, 701 S. Eola Road, Aurora, IL 0504
Contact: Jennifer Sullivan
EMail: olmmercyfest@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Check in at 8:30 am. Race starts at 9:00 am
Fees/Admission: Register at http://havemercyonoursoles5k.itsyourrace.com/
Oct 6    Orientation To The Community Career Center
Are you in a job search? Are you looking to make a career change? Looking to expand your professional network? If so, join the Community Career Center (CCC) on Wednesday or Saturday morning at 9:00am to learn about the services and resources available including one-on-one appointments with human resource and business professionals covering career exploration, job search strategy, networking, resume review, interviewing, and LinkedIn. In addition, the CCC offers job search and career related workshops, networking and accountability groups, use of workstations and support from the staff. No need to RSVP.
Date: October 6, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Community Career Center 1815 W Diehl Rd Naperville IL 60563
Contact: 6309615665
EMail: ccc@communitycareercenter.org
Oct 6    Mercyfest Silent Auction
Silent Auction featuring over a hundred items to bid on from local gift certificates to event tickets!
Date: October 6, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://mercyfestaurora.com
Location: Our Lady of Mercy Church, 701 S. Eola Road, Aurora, IL 60504
Contact: Jennifer Sullivan 630-244-8899
EMail: olmmercyfest@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 6th 5 pm - 10 pm
Oct 6    OctoberFeast - benefiting Aurora Food Pantry
Save the Date! Come for the delicious German food; beer, wine & whiskey tastings; and terrific silent/live auctions all making for a fun and festive evening. Last year the capacity crowd – many of whom showed up in lederhosen! – raised $170,000 which provided over $1 million worth of food for those in need. OctoberFeast is back by popular demand - so dust off your lederhosen, limber up your drinking arm and save the date for Saturday, October 6th. See you there! Email Nicole at nlouis@aurorafoodpantry.org for more information.
Date: October 6, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Website: http://www.aurorafoodpantry.org
Location: Piper's Banquets, Aurora
Contact: Nicole at nlouis@aurorafoodpantry.org; (630)
EMail: nlouis@aurorafoodpantry.org
Date/Time Details: October 6, 2018 5:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Coming soon!
Oct 7    All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner
All you can eat Spaghetti dinner with DJ entertainment. All are welcome!
Date: October 7, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://mercyfestaurora.com
Location: Our Lady of Mercy, 701 S. Eola Road, Aurora, IL
Contact: Jennifer Sullivan 630-244-8899
EMail: olmmercyfest@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: 4 pm - 7 pm
Fees/Admission: Adult: $7.00 Children $5.00 Family Meal: $25.00
Oct 8    90-hour Real Estate Pre-License Class
This is where you start if you are interested in a real estate career. The course prepares you to sit for the Illinois Real Estate Broker License Exam. Meets 2 nights a week for approximately 8 weeks. 
Date: October 8, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://YourhouseAcademy.com
Location: 320 N. Lake Street, Aurora, IL
Contact: Your House Academy 630-844-0222
EMail: Mike@YourHouseAcademy.com
Date/Time Details: Begins Thursday, August 16, 2018
Fees/Admission: Course fee $590.00.
Oct 9    Jump Start Your Member Profile
Join us Tuesday, October 9th, at 8:30 a.m. to see and hear about all of the benefits of your membership profile on AuroraChamber.com. Increase your visibility. Gain more referrals. Motivate your target audience.
 
This hands-on workshop will guide you through:
  • Setting up your login with user name and password;
  • Posting jobs to increase the candidate pool;
  • Submitting events to increase traffic and sales;
  • Offering hot deals to members and the community;
  • Sending targeted communications to fellow chamber members;
  • Making changes to your representatives and contact listings; and
  • Tracking your ROI by reviewing available metrics.
 
We encourage you to bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone to update your listing while at the workshop. We will answer questions and help trouble-shoot any difficulties you may encounter. This program is for new members as well as those who may want a refresher on using www.ChamberLogin.com.
 
For questions, contact Reba Morgan Osborne, director of membership, at (630) 256-3184.
Date: October 9, 2018
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Aurora Chamber offices, 43 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora
Contact: Reba Morgan Osborne, director of membership, at (630) 256-3184.
EMail: rosborne@aurora-chamber.com
Date/Time Details: Jump Start Your Member Profile
Tuesday, October 9th 
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Complimentary
Oct 9    Take Charge of Your Health: A Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)
In just three weeks, October 2, 2018, the PMMC Health Institute begins hosting Take Charge of Your Health, a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP). The program is a series of workshops, designed for adults age 55 and older* who want to take charge of their ongoing health problems such as arthritis, MS, fibromyalgia, COPD, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Developed by Stanford University, the program has been proven to help adults with chronic diseases find practical ways to deal with pain & fatigue, discover better nutrition & exercise choices, and learn better ways to talk with their family and doctor about their health. (It has actually been shown that program participants have fewer visits to physician offices and emergency rooms, even two years after participants completed the workshop!)
 
This FREE six-week program will be held every Tuesday from October 2 through November 6, 2018 from 9:30 am-12:00 noon at the PMMC Health Institute, 1975 Melissa Lane, Aurora 60506. Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, an invaluable resource book for anyone living with a chronic illness, is also provided free. Registrants need to call 877.737.4636. The workshop is offered as a partnership between Presence Mercy Medical Center, Aurora and Presence St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin.
 
Date: October 9, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: PMMC Health Institute, 1975 Melissa Lane, Aurora 60506
Contact: Registrants need to call 877.737.4636
Oct 9    Grow Your Business Series: How to Stop Losing Customers in Your Business
In this workshop, you will learn the simple methods that will naturally produce Loyal Customers and Repeat Sales in YOUR business. You will discover the 3 drivers that changed the way your customers find and shop for your services, 4 critical proven marketing systems you must optimize to maximize revenue growth and Simple solutions you can put to  work right now to dominate your market. 
Date: October 9, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://www.wbdc.org/event/how-to-stop-losing-customers-in-your-business/
Location: Aurora Regional Chamber
43 W. Galena Blvd.
Aurora, IL 60506
EMail: wbcaurora@wbdc.org
Date/Time Details: October 9, 2018
6pm-8pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Oct 10    Orientation To The Community Career Center
Are you in a job search? Are you looking to make a career change? Looking to expand your professional network? If so, join the Community Career Center (CCC) on Wednesday or Saturday morning at 9:00am to learn about the services and resources available including one-on-one appointments with human resource and business professionals covering career exploration, job search strategy, networking, resume review, interviewing, and LinkedIn. In addition, the CCC offers job search and career related workshops, networking and accountability groups, use of workstations and support from the staff. No need to RSVP.
Date: October 10, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 1815 W. Diehl Rd. Ste. 900 Naperville, IL
Contact: 6309615665
EMail: ccc@communitycareercenter.org
Oct 10    Lisle Township Job Club
Facilitator: Sarah Breithaupt, Director of Youth & Family Services, Lisle Township. Are you a job seeker looking for network opportunities? Held in a large group format, this job club allows job seekers the time to broadcast their target companies, desired position and offer support to others. Bring copies of your handbill/resume/business cards to share. Free to all, no need to RSVP.
Date: October 10, 2018
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Community Career Center 1815 W Diehl Rd Ste 900 Naperville, IL 60563
Contact: 6309615665
EMail: ccc@communitycareercenter.org
Oct 10    More Than The Fundamentals of Communication
Whether you are a leader, employee, volunteer, or in a relationship of any kind, you are aware of the power of communication, positive and destructive. Not only are communication methods more numerous, but meaning and influence generate from speaking tone, words used, urban slang, expressions, GIF’s, emojis, all CAP lettering, all small lettering, inclusion of information, omission of data, and avoidance of contact. It all carries meaning. The opportunities for message misunderstanding, sarcastic and inappropriate responses, and destroyed relationships are constant and often, you do not even realize the impact. Time to learn what to expect, what to own, and ultimately realize healthier relationships-personally and professionally. Presenter: Barbara Wichman Free to all.
Date: October 10, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Community Career Center 1815 W Diehl Rd Ste 900 Naperville IL 60563
Contact: 6309615665
EMail: ccc@communitycareercenter.org
Oct 12    Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening - GlowZone
Come celebrate the grand opening of our new activity center, meet the team take a tour, take part in activities, our raffle and have fun. Family and friends 
are welcome. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. 
Please RSVP. 
Date: October 12, 2018
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: 301 S.  Route 59, Aurora
Contact: Maureen Gasek
EMail: mgasek@aurorachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 12, 2018
3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 
 Ribbon Cutting @ 4:00 p.m.
Oct 13    Sunnymere Holiday Decor Sale
Shop for gently used holiday decorations at low prices. Sunnymere is a non-profit senior living community, serving the Aurora area since 1939.
Date: October 13, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 925 Sixth Ave.
Contact: Shavon Gardner, 630-898-7844
EMail: sunnymere@sunnymere.com
Date/Time Details: October 13, 2018
Fees/Admission: free
Oct 13    Business Roundtable Discussion
The Community Career Center (CCC) Roundtable is a monthly forum for people to discuss their careers, workplace culture and business trends. Participants will be encouraged to discuss values, beliefs, behaviors and attitudes in the workplace with the intent of sharing tips to encourage attendees to stay motivated and focused in their job so that they are a better employee, manager and community member. This forum is open to all members of the community, including business representatives, community advocates, CCC members and past members. The CCC Roundtable will meet on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 10:00-11:30. NOTE: This is not a job search workshop.
Date: October 13, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Community Career Center 1815 W Diehl Rd Ste 900 Naperville IL 60563
Contact: 6309615665
EMail: ccc@communitycareercenter.org
Oct 13    Obregon Medical Clinic Open House
Obregon Medical Clinic is proud to invite the Aurora Community to our first ever Open House. 
We would like to give the community a chance to meet our staff and see all the exciting things we have to offer. 
People will get a chance to meet Dr. Felix Obregon our M.D. and our Chiropractor, Dr. Michael Gugliotta. 
Date: October 13, 2018
Time: 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
EMail: andrewomc16@gmail.com
Oct 13    Obregon Medical Clinic Open House
Wellness check, blood pressure check, diabetes check, weight/B.M.I. check, spine evaluation, orthotic scans and much more!
Date: October 13, 2018
Time: 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/239645913416654/
Location: 23 N. Lincolnway North Aurora, IL 60542
Contact: Maria Hernandez Andrew Obregon Ariel Lawson
EMail: andrewomc16@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: October 13, 2018 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 15    MAP- Make A Plan
Start your week off with a plan. Stay focused and move forward by joining this committed small group to share goals, strategize, and motivate each other toward success. Free to all job seekers, no need to RSVP.
Date: October 15, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 1815 W Diehl Rd Ste 900
Contact: 630-961-5665
EMail: ccc@communitycareercenter.org
Oct 16    Take Charge of Your Health: A Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)
In just three weeks, October 2, 2018, the PMMC Health Institute begins hosting Take Charge of Your Health, a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP). The program is a series of workshops, designed for adults age 55 and older* who want to take charge of their ongoing health problems such as arthritis, MS, fibromyalgia, COPD, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Developed by Stanford University, the program has been proven to help adults with chronic diseases find practical ways to deal with pain & fatigue, discover better nutrition & exercise choices, and learn better ways to talk with their family and doctor about their health. (It has actually been shown that program participants have fewer visits to physician offices and emergency rooms, even two years after participants completed the workshop!)
 
This FREE six-week program will be held every Tuesday from October 2 through November 6, 2018 from 9:30 am-12:00 noon at the PMMC Health Institute, 1975 Melissa Lane, Aurora 60506. Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, an invaluable resource book for anyone living with a chronic illness, is also provided free. Registrants need to call 877.737.4636. The workshop is offered as a partnership between Presence Mercy Medical Center, Aurora and Presence St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin.
 
Date: October 16, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: PMMC Health Institute, 1975 Melissa Lane, Aurora 60506
Contact: Registrants need to call 877.737.4636
Oct 17    Orientation To The Community Career Center
Are you in a job search? Are you looking to make a career change? Looking to expand your professional network? If so, join the Community Career Center (CCC) on Wednesday or Saturday morning at 9:00am to learn about the services and resources available including one-on-one appointments with human resource and business professionals covering career exploration, job search strategy, networking, resume review, interviewing, and LinkedIn. In addition, the CCC offers job search and career related workshops, networking and accountability groups, use of workstations and support from the staff. No need to RSVP.
Date: October 17, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 1815 W. Diehl Rd. Ste. 900 Naperville IL 60563
Contact: 6309615665
EMail: ccc@communitycareercenter.org
Oct 17    Google Livestream: Drive a Holiday Shopping Rush
Kick start your customers’ holiday shopping season by marketing your business. We’ll discuss how to get in front of your customers and showcase what you offer using Google My Business, Google Ads and more. Make sure to bring your laptop. A light lunch will be provided.
Date: October 17, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://bit.ly/holidayrush18
Location: Grand Victoria Casino
250 S. Grove Ave, Elgin, IL
Contact: Tia Juarez 630-896-3735
EMail: wbcaurora@wbdc.org
Date/Time Details: October, 17,  2018
11am - 12pm
Fees/Admission: General $25
NWHCC/QCAAC Members: Free
Oct 19    2018 State of Business Summit: INNOVATION

The Aurora region has a long history of innovation — from the first city with electric streetlights throughout and the first free public school district in the state to the 45-mile fiber optic ring and Aurora Regional Pathways. Our community — and its residents and employers — know that innovation is key to the economic development of the region for healthcare, manufacturing, education, small business, and more.

On Friday, Oct. 19, The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce will focus on the State of Business: Innovation. The first of its kind summit will include exhibitors spotlighting their innovation through products and services, panels of innovators sharing their experiences, and our Annual Celebration of Membership at noon.

Our featured presenter will be Tom Kuczmarkski. He is president and founder of the global consulting firm Kuczmarski Innovation and an internationally recognized expert in the innovation of new products and services. Kuczmarski is the author of seven books on innovation and leadership, including his most recent book, Lifting People Up: the Power of Recognition (Book Ends Publishing, 2018), co-authored with Dr. Susan Smith Kuczmarski
Date: October 19, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Belle Salle Banquets
1920 E. New York St., Aurora

 
Contact: Maureen Gasek, director of events and marketing
EMail: mgasek@aurorachamber.com
Date/Time Details:
8:30 a.m. Doors Open
9:00 a.m. Panel: Supporting Business through Innovation
10:30 a.m. Keynote: Tom Kuczmarski, author, innovator,
entrepreneur
12:00 p.m. Annual Celebration of Membership Lunch

 
Fees/Admission: MEMBERS:
$89 includes exhibitor hall, panel presentations,
Tom Kuczmarski's latest book Lifting People Up, and lunch
$40 includes lunch only

GENERAL ADMISSION:
$119 includes exhibitor hall, panel presentations,
Tom Kuczmarski's latest book Lifting People Up, and lunch
$59 includes lunch only
Oct 19    2018 Annual Celebration of Membership
This year's Annual Celebration of Membership will showcase regional employers that have embraced innovation. We want to recognize and share stories that have helped build our community through innovation.

The Aurora region has a long history of innovation — from the first city with electric streetlights throughout and the first free public school district to the 45-mile fiber optic ring and Aurora Regional Pathways. Our community — and its residents and employers — know that innovation is key to the economic development of the region for healthcare, manufacturing, education, small business, and more. 

Each member of the Aurora Chamber is important—whether a solopreneur or an employer of hundreds. With this diversity, our region remains strong—and a strong community creates more jobs, products, services, and opportunity.
 
Please join us for this annual celebration.
Date: October 19, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Belle Salle
1920 E. New York Street, Aurora
Contact: Maureen Gasek, Director of Events & Marketing
EMail: mgasek@aurorachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 11:30    Registration
12:00    Lunch
12:45    Program
Fees/Admission: $40 members    Pre-registration required
$60  General Public/Walk-ins
Oct 19    HOME SCHOOL JUMP
 Attention homeschool community!
Sky Zone is excited to announce some special time just for your community.
Come out and get a chance to learn the physics of bounce and flight on our
Main Court, Sky Slam, Foam Zone and Dodgeball Courts with your friends and family. Meet other homeschooling families in the area or bring your community with you and enjoy an AWESOME, HEALTHY & FUN time! 
Date: October 19, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://aurorastore.skyzone.com/areas/
Location: SKY ZONE HOME SCHOOL JUMP AURORA
87 EXECUTIVE DRIVE
AURORA, IL 60504

 
Contact: SKY ZONE AURORA 331-207-4759
EMail: tabitha.griffin@skyzone.com
Date/Time Details: EVERY 2ND & 4TH FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Dates are subject to change due to School Days Off
Please check our calendar for updates
Fees/Admission: $15 for 2 Hours of Jumping for one jumper 
$10 for each additional Sibling.
*Sky Socks are required to jump and not included in the price
$3 for each pair of socks that you can keep, wash and re-use next time  you come to SkyZone!
Save the lines and purchase your ticket online
Oct 20    Orientation To The Community Career Center
Are you in a job search? Are you looking to make a career change? Looking to expand your professional network? If so, join the Community Career Center (CCC) on Wednesday or Saturday morning at 9:00am to learn about the services and resources available including one-on-one appointments with human resource and business professionals covering career exploration, job search strategy, networking, resume review, interviewing, and LinkedIn. In addition, the CCC offers job search and career related workshops, networking and accountability groups, use of workstations and support from the staff. No need to RSVP.
Date: October 20, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 1815 W. Diehl Rd. Ste. 900 Naperville, IL 60563
Contact: 6309615665
EMail: ccc@communitycareercenter.org
Oct 22    MAP- Make a Plan
Start your week off with a plan. Stay focused and move forward by joining this committed small group to share goals, strategize, and motivate each other toward success. Free to all job seekers, no need to RSVP.
Date: October 22, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 1815 W Diehl Rd Ste 900
Contact: 6309615665
EMail: ccc@communitycareercenter.org
Oct 23    Take Charge of Your Health: A Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)
In just three weeks, October 2, 2018, the PMMC Health Institute begins hosting Take Charge of Your Health, a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP). The program is a series of workshops, designed for adults age 55 and older* who want to take charge of their ongoing health problems such as arthritis, MS, fibromyalgia, COPD, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Developed by Stanford University, the program has been proven to help adults with chronic diseases find practical ways to deal with pain & fatigue, discover better nutrition & exercise choices, and learn better ways to talk with their family and doctor about their health. (It has actually been shown that program participants have fewer visits to physician offices and emergency rooms, even two years after participants completed the workshop!)
 
This FREE six-week program will be held every Tuesday from October 2 through November 6, 2018 from 9:30 am-12:00 noon at the PMMC Health Institute, 1975 Melissa Lane, Aurora 60506. Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, an invaluable resource book for anyone living with a chronic illness, is also provided free. Registrants need to call 877.737.4636. The workshop is offered as a partnership between Presence Mercy Medical Center, Aurora and Presence St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin.
 
Date: October 23, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: PMMC Health Institute, 1975 Melissa Lane, Aurora 60506
Contact: Registrants need to call 877.737.4636
Oct 23    Libby Escobedo, PhD “Progress and Imperialism in 19th Century Landscape Painting”
British and American landscape became an increasingly powerful artistic medium during the “long 19th century” and reached a pinnacle of achievement with painters such as Turner, Constable, Cole and Moran. From English country estates and industrial towns to the vast panoramas of the American West, landscape paintings celebrated both natural and built environments, documented lived experiences and shaped public opinion and government policy. Beyond mere representation of the natural world, landscape painting became a means of representing colonial imperialism and faith in the value of progress. Not just pretty pictures, nineteenth-century landscape paintings need to be analyzed in a broader context to examine the cultural, historical and aesthetic constructions that shape these images. Aurora University professor of art history Dr. Libby Escobedo earned her bachelor’s in art history at UCLA before continuing on to graduate study at Bryn Mawr College where she focused on fourteenth-century English illuminated manuscripts. Escobedo joined the faculty at Aurora University as an assistant professor in fall 2007, teaching art history, humanities and interdisciplinary studies.
Date: October 23, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://alumni.aurora.edu/s/1512/artsandideas/index-cai.aspx?sid=1512&gid=1&pgid=846
Location: Tapper Recital Hall in the Hill Welcome Center 1315 Prairie St. Aurora, IL 60506
Contact: Arts & Ideas 630-844-4924
EMail: artsandideas@aurora.edu
Date/Time Details: October 23, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free of charge but reservations required
Oct 24    Orientation To The Community Career Center
Are you in a job search? Are you looking to make a career change? Looking to expand your professional network? If so, join the Community Career Center (CCC) on Wednesday or Saturday morning at 9:00am to learn about the services and resources available including one-on-one appointments with human resource and business professionals covering career exploration, job search strategy, networking, resume review, interviewing, and LinkedIn. In addition, the CCC offers job search and career related workshops, networking and accountability groups, use of workstations and support from the staff. No need to RSVP.
Date: October 24, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 1815 W Diehl Rd Ste 900
Contact: 6309615665
EMail: ccc@communitycareercenter.org
Oct 24    Lisle Township Job Club
Facilitator: Sarah Breithaupt, Director of Youth & Family Services, Lisle Township. Are you a job seeker looking for network opportunities? Held in a large group format, this job club allows job seekers the time to broadcast their target companies, desired position and offer support to others. Bring copies of your handbill/resume/business cards to share. Free to all, no need to RSVP.
Date: October 24, 2018
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: 1815 W Diehl Rd Ste 900
Contact: 6309615665
EMail: ccc@communitycareercenter.org
Oct 25    “The music of Lee Kesselman” Choral Concert Featuring Lee Kesselman, PhD with Aurora University Choirs and Invited Guest Ensembles
The Aurora University music department welcomes Illinois composer, Lee Kesselman as its guest for the fall choral concert. The College of DuPage and area high school choirs will join in a celebration of Kesselman's many contributions to the choral arts. AU choirs will present a concert of his music, culminating with an all-choirs' performance. Lee R. Kesselman has been the director of choral activities at College of DuPage since 1981. Conductor, pianist, teacher and award-winning composer, he directs the DuPage Chorale, New Classic Singers, Chamber Singers and Concert Choir. In demand as a guest conductor and clinician, Kesselman has conducted opera and musical theatre throughout his career. A member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and recipient of over 20 ASCAP awards, Kesselman’s many compositions have been published by Boosey & Hawkes, Roger Dean Music, Colla Voce and Kesselman Press. He currently serves as president of the Illinois Choral Directors Association.
Date: October 25, 2018
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: https://alumni.aurora.edu/s/1512/artsandideas/index-cai.aspx?sid=1512&gid=1&pgid=846
Location: Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration 1347 Prairie St. Aurora, IL 60506
Contact: Arts & Ideas 6308444924
EMail: artsandideas@aurora.edu
Date/Time Details: October 25, 2018 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Free of charge but reservation required
Oct 26    Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening - TempurPedic
Come celebrate the grand opening of our new store in Aurora, meet the team, test rest some mattresses and more.
 Light lunch and refreshments will be served. 

TempurPedic is the most recommended mattress in the industry by both chiropractors and orthopedic surgeons and we are also the most consumer recommended brand.  
Date: October 26, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: 740 North Rt. 59, Aurora
Contact: Maureen Gasek
EMail: mgasek@aurorachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 26, 2018
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 
 Ribbon Cutting @ 12:30 p.m.
Oct 27    Orientation To The Community Career Center
Are you in a job search? Are you looking to make a career change? Looking to expand your professional network? If so, join the Community Career Center (CCC) on Wednesday or Saturday morning at 9:00am to learn about the services and resources available including one-on-one appointments with human resource and business professionals covering career exploration, job search strategy, networking, resume review, interviewing, and LinkedIn. In addition, the CCC offers job search and career related workshops, networking and accountability groups, use of workstations and support from the staff. No need to RSVP.
Date: October 27, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 1815 W Diehl Rd Ste 900
Contact: 6309615665
EMail: ccc@communitycareercenter.org
Oct 27    Aurora University Spanish Speaking Open House
An Informational Event in Spanish for Families. We invite you and your family to learn more about the admission process and how to finance your college education. Presentations Include: The application and financial aid process Student life at AU Faculty and student panel discussion Also available: Refreshments Activities for small children Opportunities to tour the campus
Date: October 27, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: https://aurora.edu/admission/openhouses/fy19-spanish-fall-event-registration.html?utm_source=calenda
Location: Institute for Collaboration - Crimi Auditorium 1347 Prairie St Aurora, IL 60506
Contact: Office of Admission and Financial Aid admission@aurora.edu 630-844-5533
EMail: admission@aurora.edu
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 27, 2018 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Register today https://aurora.edu/admission/openhouses/fy19-spanish-fall-event-registration.html?utm_source=calendar&utm_medium=community&utm_campaign=adm-fy19-401058-octspanishspeakingopenhouse
Oct 29    MAP- Make a Plan
Start your week off with a plan. Stay focused and move forward by joining this committed small group to share goals, strategize, and motivate each other toward success. Free to all job seekers, no need to RSVP.
Date: October 29, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 1815 W Diehl Rd Ste 900
Contact: 6309615665
EMail: ccc@communitycareercenter.org
Oct 29    MAP- Make a Plan
Start your week off with a plan. Stay focused and move forward by joining this committed small group to share goals, strategize, and motivate each other toward success. Free to all job seekers, no need to RSVP.
Date: October 29, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 1815 W Diehl Rd Ste 900
Contact: 6309615665
EMail: ccc@communitycareercenter.org
Oct 29    Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting - Hairy Beast Pawlour
Come celebrate the grand opening of our new dog pawlour in Aurora.
 Light lunch and refreshments will be served. 
Hairy Beast Dog Pawlour is a unique Dog Grooming Barbershop, Boutique, and Gallery.  Our mission is to provide quality dog grooming service in a comfortable setting.  We locally hand make our own ready-to-wear bow ties and bandannas to provide our clients and 
their pups an elegant look. 
Date: October 29, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 215 W Galena Blvd #4, Aurora
Contact: Maureen Gasek
EMail: mgasek@aurorachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, October 29, 2018
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
 Ribbon Cutting @ 11:30 p.m.
Oct 30    Take Charge of Your Health: A Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)
In just three weeks, October 2, 2018, the PMMC Health Institute begins hosting Take Charge of Your Health, a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP). The program is a series of workshops, designed for adults age 55 and older* who want to take charge of their ongoing health problems such as arthritis, MS, fibromyalgia, COPD, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Developed by Stanford University, the program has been proven to help adults with chronic diseases find practical ways to deal with pain & fatigue, discover better nutrition & exercise choices, and learn better ways to talk with their family and doctor about their health. (It has actually been shown that program participants have fewer visits to physician offices and emergency rooms, even two years after participants completed the workshop!)
 
This FREE six-week program will be held every Tuesday from October 2 through November 6, 2018 from 9:30 am-12:00 noon at the PMMC Health Institute, 1975 Melissa Lane, Aurora 60506. Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, an invaluable resource book for anyone living with a chronic illness, is also provided free. Registrants need to call 877.737.4636. The workshop is offered as a partnership between Presence Mercy Medical Center, Aurora and Presence St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin.
 
Date: October 30, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: PMMC Health Institute, 1975 Melissa Lane, Aurora 60506
Contact: Registrants need to call 877.737.4636
Oct 30    Silent Films Featuring Jay Warren on the Pipe Organ
The evening will feature two of the giants of silent film - Buster Keaton's short comedy film "One Week" and Lon Chaney's short film "The Unknown."
Date: October 30, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://alumni.aurora.edu/s/1512/artsandideas/index-cai.aspx?sid=1512&gid=1&pgid=846
Location: Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration 1347 Prairie St. Aurora, IL 60506
Contact: Arts & Ideas 630-844-4924
EMail: artsandideas@aurora.edu
Date/Time Details: October 30, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free of charge but reservation required
Oct 31    Orientation To The Community Career Center
Are you in a job search? Are you looking to make a career change? Looking to expand your professional network? If so, join the Community Career Center (CCC) on Wednesday or Saturday morning at 9:00am to learn about the services and resources available including one-on-one appointments with human resource and business professionals covering career exploration, job search strategy, networking, resume review, interviewing, and LinkedIn. In addition, the CCC offers job search and career related workshops, networking and accountability groups, use of workstations and support from the staff. No need to RSVP.
Date: October 31, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 1815 W Diehl Rd Ste 900
Contact: 6309615665
EMail: ccc@communitycareercenter.org
Oct 31    Lisle Township Job Club
Facilitator: Sarah Breithaupt, Director of Youth & Family Services, Lisle Township. Are you a job seeker looking for network opportunities? Held in a large group format, this job club allows job seekers the time to broadcast their target companies, desired position and offer support to others. Bring copies of your handbill/resume/business cards to share. Free to all, no need to RSVP.
Date: October 31, 2018
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: 1815 W Diehl Rd Ste 900
Contact: 6309615665
EMail: ccc@communitycareercenter.org