Event to remove invasive rusty crayfish from the Fox River

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will hold its seventh annual Rusty Rodeo from 10 a.m to noon on Saturday, Aug. 9, to help reduce the number of rusty crayfish, which are an invasive species, along the Fox River, officials said.

The free, family-friendly event will have volunteers seeking out the invasive rusty crayfish in shallow waters, according to a press release about the event. Using dip nets, naturalists will help volunteers collect, identify and remove the crayfish from the Fox River.

Two locations have been designated for the event: North Aurora Island Park, at 4 E. State St. in North Aurora, and Mt. St. Mary’s Park, at 79 Prairie St. in St. Charles.

Officials recommend that volunteers wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get muddy. Volunteers should also expect to get wet as participants wade into the water, the release said.

The event is co-sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, St. Charles Park District, Fox Valley Park District and Friends of the Fox River.

No registration is required for the event. For more information, go to www.kaneforest.com, email [email protected] or call 630-444-3190.

Senior Services of Aurora to host balance class

Senior Services of Aurora will offer a free Matter of Balance class beginning on Monday, Aug. 4, at its facility at 2111 Plum St. in Aurora.

The weekly class will run from 2 to 4 p.m. on Mondays through Sept. 29.

Many older adults experience concerns about falling, officials with Senior Services said in a press release. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels, officials said.

The program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls, according to the release.

To register for the class, call Amanda or Paul at Senior Services at 630-897-4035.

School District 308 to hold community presentations

The School District 308 Finance Department will host three community presentations to share details about the district’s fiscal year 2026 budget, officials said.

The meetings are designed to offer insight into the district’s financial priorities, including areas of potential savings and planned investments designed to support and enhance student learning, according to a press release about the presentations.

Each session will include a presentation followed by time for questions and discussion, officials said.

The sessions are set for 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Homestead Elementary School at 2830 Hillsboro Blvd. in Aurora; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Lakewood Creek Elementary School, 2301 Lakewood Creek Drive in Montgomery; and a virtual meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7. A meeting link for the virtual session will be available at www.sd308.org.

U.S. Rep. Foster sets town hall meeting

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, will hold a town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m Tuesday, July 29, at Aurora University’s Crimi Auditorium at 1347 Prairie St. in Aurora.

Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. for the event, organizers said.

The town hall is open to constituents in Illinois’ 11th Congressional District. Registration isn’t required, but registered guests get priority, according to a press release about the event. Those who don’t register will wait in a holding area. Five minutes before the event starts, any open seats will be given to non-registered guests in order of arrival, based on availability, the release said.

The event will be live streamed on Foster’s Facebook page, according to the release.

For more information about the town hall, contact Foster’s district office at 630-585-7672.

Ugaste to host Constituent Coffee

State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, will host a Constituent Coffee event from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, at First Watch at 1702 Commons Drive in Geneva.

Residents can stop by for a cup of coffee or their favorite breakfast beverage and talk with Ugaste about issues that are important to them and the 65th District, organizers said.

Ugaste represents Illinois House District 65, which includes parts of Kane and DuPage counties. For more information, contact Ugaste’s office at 630-797-5530 or go to repugaste.com.

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Tickets on sale for ‘A View From The Bridge’

Tickets are now on sale for the adult production of Arthur Miller’s “A View From The Bridge,” running from Thursday, July 31, to Sunday, Aug. 3, at Playhouse 38, Geneva Park District’s community theater at 321 Stevens St., Suite P, in downtown Geneva.

Performances are at 7 p.m on July 31 and Aug. 1 and 2 and at 2 p.m. on Aug. 3. Concessions will be available for purchase, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, popcorn and candy, theater officials said.

“A View From The Bridge” is recommended for audience members 13 years old and older, due to mature themes, officials said.

Individuals are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at GenevaParks.org/Playhouse or in person at Sunset Community Center or Stephen Persinger Recreation Center in Geneva.

For more information on Playhouse 38, call 630-232-4542 or go to genevaparks.org.

Stan’s Donuts & Coffee to celebrate grand opening

Stan’s Donuts & Coffee will be celebrating the grand opening of its location at 408 S. Route 59 in Naperville’s Block 59 at 6 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9.

The first 100 people in line will receive a limited-edition T-shirt and a chance to win free doughnuts for life, according to an announcement on the event.

The person who finds a “Golden Donut” in the box they purchase will be guaranteed a lifetime of free doughnuts. Two other boxes will include either a certificate for a KitchenAid Mixer or a framed print of artist Julia Hagens’ painting of Stan’s original Wicker Park shop in Chicago, the announcement said.

The Naperville store is the first of two new locations debuting this summer. It is the 18th standalone Stan’s Donuts & Coffee location, the announcement said.