Visit those who inhabit Red Oak Nature Center in Batavia during Animal Encounters from 1-2 p.m. on Sunday, July 31. (Photo courtesy Red Oak Nature Center)

July 28

Tone and Stretch

9:30 a.m.

Senior Services Associates, 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

$3

Stretch the muscles and tone the body to upbeat music. Using straps for resistance do warm ups, simple exercises and a relaxing cool down. You can be in a chair or standing up. To attend, contact Gina R. Dunlap, Activity Director at (630) 553-5777.

July 28

College 101

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

This week focuses on the transitions to college. For more information and to register, call (630) 554-1010 or visit http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/

July 28

Concert in the Park

7:30 p.m.

McCullough Park, W. Illinois Ave., Aurora

Free

Grab your lawn chairs and picnic baskets and enjoy a concert in the park, performed by Aurora American Legion Band. This event is part of an ongoing outdoor concert series. For more information, visit http://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/.

July 28

Free Kid’s Movie

1 p.m.

Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano

Free

Free movie for kids of all ages, children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Free refreshments served. No registration required. Attendance is limited to the first 80 people. Call the library at (630) 552-2025 for movie title, rating, and run time.

July 29

End of Summer Reading Party

12 p.m.

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich

Free

Celebrate that end of the Summer Reading Program with a day full of fun activities. From 12-1:30 p.m., there will be an outdoor ice cream social and games. Then, a special sports themed movie matinee will begin at 2:00 p.m. – free popcorn included! Registration is required. Call (815)786-8308 or visit http://www.sandwichpld.org/ for more information and to register.

July 29

Fox Valley’s Got Talent

7 p.m.

Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora

$5/advance, $7/at door

Singers, dancers, gymnasts, comedians, jugglers and performers with special skills will be judged by a panel of guest judges. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Day-of tickets must be purchased with cash. For more information visit http://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/.

July 30

70s Skate Party

1-4 p.m. & 7:30-11 p.m.

Aurora Skate Center, 34W113 Montgomery Road, Montgomery

Get in costume and have some fun with music, trivia, skating and a photo booth. This 70s-themed party is for skaters of all ages. For more information, visit www.skateaurora.com or call (630) 898-5830.

July 30

Family Bash

7 p.m.

Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora

$5

Enjoy the show at Blackberry Farm with rides, games and more. At dusk, watch Toy Story outdoors. Bring blankets, picnic baskets and lawn chairs.  Tickets available at the door or online. For more information, visit http://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/.

July 31

Oswego Country Market

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Downtown Oswego

Free

The Oswego Country Market kicks off the season with fruits, veggies, meats, eggs and more. Join market-goers every Sunday through Sept. 25 in Downtown Oswego for this open-air event

July 31

Animal Encounters

1-2 p.m.

Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 Route 25, Batavia

Free

Learn more about the animals that call Red Oak their home. This week, learn about creepy crawlies. No need to register. Parents must accompany their children. All ages & adults. For more information, visit http://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/.

Aug. 1

Classic Movie Mondays

7 p.m.

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

$1

This week, the film My Girl will be shown on the big screen at the historic Paramount Theatre for just $1. Concessions are available. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. For more information, visit www.paramountaurora.com.

Aug. 2

Flower Power, The Beatles, JFK and the 1960’s

7-8 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Join Jim Gibbons as he presents an informative and entertaining program on the tumultuous 1960’s decade. For more information, call (630) 554-1010 or visit http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

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