Community Corner
Weekend Grab Bag: Go Green, Find Bargains, Read to Dogs
What fun are you going to pull out this weekend and beyond? Local events abound in the Patch lands of Montgomery, Oswego and Yorkville.
This Weekend
Friday, June 10
, Montgomery
The Scoop: The village-wide sales start on Thursday and run through Saturday.
Inside Info: Print out a map online or pick one up at .
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Music Under the Stars, Town Square Park, Yorkville
The Scoop: Billy Craft and the 5 Alarm will perform country music for attendees beginning at 7 p.m.
Inside Info: night includes wine-tasting festivities earlier in the evening.
Saturday, June 11
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Aurora's Green Scene, Aurora
The Scoop: Aurora is touting its environmentally friendly nature with events like Aurora Farmers Market, Louche Puce Market, Paddlesports Festival and Aurora Green Fest. Free.
Inside Info: A free shuttle will be provided by Aurora Township at the Aurora Transportation Center to take patrons to all four events.
, 301 N. Bridge St., Yorkville
The Scoop: Yorkville's outdoor market starts today and continues on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon through October 29.
Inside Info: Offerings will include farm grown vegetables, baked goods and fresh roasted coffee.
, Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
The Scoop: Read with one of the Fox Valley therapy dogs at the Yorkville Public Library. 10:30 a.m.
Inside Info: Adults can read a story while their child pets the dog if the child isn't reading yet.
Make a Father's Day Gift, Oswego Public Library, 32 W. Jefferson St., Oswego
The Scoop: Decorate a picture frame gift for dad. 2 p.m. Free.
Inside Info: Father's Day is Sunday, June 19.
, Yorkville
The Scoop: Stop by the booth at the Hoover Forest Preserve dedication to purchase a raffle ticket to support the installation of rain gardens in various Kendall County forest preserves.
Inside Info: Prizes include a day at Raging Waves water park and overnight stay at Timber Creek Inn & Suites, overnight camping at Hoover Forest Preserve and a Fox River canoe trip. Tickets are $5 or five for $20.
Sunday, June 12
, 15 Main St., Oswego
The Scoop: Every Sunday through September, this fresh-air market is full of locally grown produce, meat, eggs, fresh flowers, specialty food items and more. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Inside Info: Look for Tom's Organic Produce for farm-fresh summer treats.
Family Sports Day at the Pool, Civic Center, Oswego
The Scoop: A night of fun at the pool with rockin' jams and friendly competitions. Regular hours and regular admission.
Inside Info: Wear your favorite sports team logo and receive a free Back Yard Buck.
Tuesday, June 14
, Village Hall, 200 N. River St., Montgomery
The Scoop: Local authors such as Jo Fredell Higgins, Pamela Reid and more will discuss books and sign copies. 10 a.m.
Inside Info: Books will be available for sale.
