Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Note: This is the latest in a weekly series from Anderson Humane spotlighting wonderful animals currently looking for a “forever home.” We encourage you to support Anderson Humane and it’s tireless efforts to care for our animal friends and place them in loving homes. For more information please visit https://ahconnects.org/. TAFFY Looking to add a little sugar to your life? Meet Taffy, a 3-year-old lab mix who’s as sweet, soft, and satisfying as her name suggests! This sunshine-lovin’ gal is all about the simple joys: basking in the warm rays, taking long sniffy strolls, and curling up for snuggles with her…

There are three things you need for a perfect fall day: hotdogs, hayrides and S’mores! The family favorite Batavia Park District event S’mores & More returns on Saturday, October 4, at West Main Community Park. The event runs from noon to 2:30pm and is packed with festive fall activities. Wagon rides through the park’s fall foliage start at noon and will run throughout the event. Families will also enjoy a creative fall craft, pumpkin decorating, face painting, a bounce house and a make-your-own-scarecrow craft. A hot dog lunch and popcorn snack will be provided in addition to everyone’s favorite: DIY…

Wine selections available at local wine stores and wineries in the Fox Valley area. POG: SESHBright, tropical, and refreshing — this light session mead bursts with tangy passion fruit, sweet orange, and juicy guava for a crisp, sunny sip. – 6% abv. / semi-sweet / sparkling – $28 / 4pk. Foxes Den Meadery101 S. Bridge StreetYorkville, IL 60560 Hampton Water Rosé, Languedoc, France – $20.99Summer isn’t over! We will be pouring this award-winning and easy to drink rosé on our sunny patio all through September. Be sure to stop by Geneva Wine Cellars during Festival of the Vine for a…

By Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Osborne, Navy Office of Community Outreach Petty Officer 3rd Class Guadalupe Esquivel, a native of Warrenville, Illinois, serves aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, currently operating out of San Diego, California. Esquivel graduated from Wheaton Warrenville South High School in 2022. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Warrenville. “I learned growing up in Warrenville that I need to go after what I want, no matter what other people think, including your family,” Esquivel said. “I learned to chase after what I…

Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants. Lamb RackGrilled lamb chops seasoned with lemon and oregano is among the selections on CityGate Grille’s Greek Classics menu. The Mediterranean-influenced steakhouse serves USDA Prime meats and seafood. CityGate Grille2020 Calamos CourtNaperville 605631-630-718-1010. Gyros WrapGyro meat, onions, tomato, lettuce, crumbled feta cheese, tzatziki sauce andwheat tortilla. The Village Squire Restaurants – Campton Hills – Crystal Lake – Dundee – McHenry – South Elgin – Woodstock480 Randall RoadSouth Elgin, IL 601771-847-931-0400 Oven Roasted HalibutHerbed breadcrumbs, parsnip puree’, asparagus, charred onion cream sauce and asparagus gel. Niche Restaurant14 S.…

Embrace the enchantment of fall at Harvest Fall Festival, presented by the Forest Preserve District. This annual, family-friendly event invites attendees of all ages to revel in the joys of autumn as we celebrate the changing seasons. Come ready for an afternoon filled with exciting activities, games, crafts, music and refreshments on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 12pm – 3pm at Oakhurst Forest Preserve. Participants can paint pumpkins, “Touch-A-Tractor,” play games, ride pedal tractors, create nature crafts and enjoy live folk music and seasonal treats. No registration required. Admission is free, though there is a nominal fee for crafts and refreshments.…

Note: This is the latest in a weekly series from Anderson Humane spotlighting wonderful animals currently looking for a “forever home.” We encourage you to support Anderson Humane and it’s tireless efforts to care for our animal friends and place them in loving homes. For more information please visit https://ahconnects.org/. HARVARD Meet Harvard, the most lovable little scruffy guy around! This 2-year-old Schnauzer mix is full of personality and charm, with his adorable white fur and big heart. Harvard is a snuggler through and through—he loves giving kisses, staying close by his people, and soaking up all the attention he can get.…

The Bluff City Cemetery Walk will be held on Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28. The annual Bluff City Cemetery Walk in Elgin has been a tradition since 1987. It is organized by volunteers and staff of the Elgin History Museum. The event attracts hundreds of people to enjoy an outdoor theatrical performance and the beauty of the Bluff City Cemetery grounds. The event also seeks to educate people about Elgin’s unique history and the importance of preserving cemeteries. Visitors will be welcomed to the historic Bluff City Cemetery that has provided the final resting place for area residents since 1889.…

Featured selections of Craft Beers created by local Fox Valley area brewing companies. Shelterfest Munich-Style Festbier5.9%. Shelterfest is brewed in the style of the present-day Munich Oktoberfest beers. Slightly bigger than a Munich Helles, this golden, malt-forward lager is bready, with hints of light toast in both aroma and flavor. Clean, crisp, and well-balanced, this pale lager is delicious and crushable. Sturdy Shelter Brewing10 Shumway Ave.Batavia, IL 60510 OktoberfestGerman Style Marzen. 6% ABV. Oom-pah! Here’s our rift on the popular German style Marzen – aka Oktoberfest bier. Using the finest German malt, hops and lager yeast, this beer is malty…

Grammy-Award-winning singer Debby Boone will perform on Sunday, September 21, at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. Her father, Pat Boone, will make a Special Appearance. Debby Boone is a multiple cross-over artist who has enjoyed Top 10 successes on the Pop, Country, Adult Contemporary, and Contemporary Christian charts. She became a household name thanks to her record-breaking debut single “You Light Up My Life” in 1977, charting #1 on Billboard for ten straight weeks and selling in excess of four million albums. That year she received the Grammy for Best New Artist and has since received seven Grammy nominations,…