Happy Monday everyone! Hope everyone enjoyed the holidays. We're happy to be here with you all on this Monday morning. Our special guest today is Michelle Williams of the City of Aurora, IL, Government Diversity, Equity & Inclusion department. The city consistently goes above and beyond to ensure all Aurorans are heard. Today we will learn about what's taking place and what's to come. And now, here's today's topics:
- Saturday, January 8th from 8 to 9:30 am will be a free women’s self defense demo! Hosted by Representative Barbara Hernandez this will take place at A - Town Boxing Club 727 Hill avenue. Water and snacks will be provided. No registration is required, for more information call (630) 270-1848. #january
- Ballydoyle - Aurora has a great new years eve party coming up as well with This End Up! Party favors, decorations, champagne toast, and late-nite breakfast buffet all included with your ticket! Seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors to the show room open at 7PM but come early for cocktails and appetizers at the Ballydoyle Pub which is open all day! Tickets are $25. For more information on all music dates at Ballydoyle visit this link: https://www.ballydoylepub.com/auroraevents
- Families can start their New Year’s Eve activities early with a celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, at the Fox Valley Park District's Vaughn Athletic center 2121 W. Indian Trail Rd. in Aurora. The annual family party will ring in 2022 with a variety of festivities. A traditional New Year’s countdown featuring a colossal balloon drop at noon will return. Kids and adults can get energetic while climbing and bouncing on giant inflatables, playing games, making crafts and experiencing interactive entertainment. Guests are encouraged to pre-register by noon on Dec. 30 to guarantee admission, party favors, activities and snacks. Advanced tickets are $11 per person (ages 2 and up) and $14 at the door. Children under 2 are free. The event often sells out; party favors and snacks are not guaranteed for those who register on event day. For more information, call the Vaughn center at (630) 907-9600 and visit their Facebook page!
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