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This Land is Your Land Discover how Blackwell Forest Preserve became part of American history when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited the site in 1967.

A great opportunity and no registration required!

¡Una gran oportunidad y no es necesario registrarse!

Do you have a favorite photo taken in DuPage County? Consider entering in our "Snapshots of DuPage" contest celebrating our nation's 250th anniversary and life in our communities. Thanks to our partners at the DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau who help us Discover DuPage every day! Learn more and enter your favorite photos!
https://www.discoverdupage.com/photo-upload/

Last week we celebrated the opening of Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy in honor of America 250! Provided in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Wheaton, Illinois, this traveling exhibit will be in the Arts & Culture Center through Monday, July 6.

And now for the main event. Turn it up!

Happy Solstice! Here's the Sun putting on its best happy shining face for the special occasion, from the Splendor Solis (The Splendour of the Sun), a 16th-century German alchemical treatise.

More art from the history of alchemy here: https://buff.ly/3iXIgp9

(And if you want to shine some sun on the PDR you can donate to our fundraiser, which will end in JUST A FEW HOURS! https://publicdomainreview.org/support) 🙏

Less than two weeks from now, we'll be celebrating together at Cerny Park!

Take a look at everything Warrenville Friends of the 4th has planned for our two-day Independence Day celebration on July 3 and 4 when you click on the flyer below.

These hometown traditions happen because people in Warrenville come together to make them possible. Whether you donate your time or make a financial contribution, every act of support helps create a memorable celebration for the community.

Want to help?

Financial donations are accepted year-round. Checks may be dropped off at City Hall, or you can use the QR code on the flyer to donate through PayPal.

Volunteers are still needed during the event. Even a couple of hours can make a difference. Email [email protected] or contact Warrenville Friends of the 4th through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WarrenvilleFriendsOfThe4th to get connected with activity coordinators.

Some of the biggest volunteer needs include:
• Beer & Wine Tent servers
• Children's Parade helpers, including volunteers to inflate and distribute balloons

Thank you to everyone who helps keep this community tradition going strong. We look forward to celebrating with you July 3 and 4 at Cerny Park!

I had a great meeting with Executive Director, Yahayra Argueta of the Aurora Downtown District to discuss community partnerships and downtown business development.

Exciting things are ahead—stay tuned for August First Fridays and The Kids Krew, a new monthly pop-up with fun themed activities for kids and families!

Rode up Batavia road from the IPP Aurora branch and was pleasantly surprised that the bison were close to the fence!! The calves are getting big!! 🦬 🦬
Bring your real ID (driver's license, other).