State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit will be holding a coffee at Benny’s Place in Oswego May 16.

May 11

Adult Skate Night

8-11:30 p.m.

Aurora Skate Center, 34W113 Montgomery Road, Montgomery

$7

Adults ages 18 and up are invited to skate the night away to their favorite tunes at the Aurora Skate Center. Spend some time in the rink without the kids around, and don’t forget to request your favorite song. For more information visit www.skateaurora.com or call (630) 898-5830.

May 11

Law Enforcement Appreciation Ceremony

6:30 p.m.

Mooseheart Church of God

The Kane County Chiefs of Police will hold its annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Ceremony at the Mooseheart Church of God on Rt. 31 between North Aurora and Batavia. The non-denominational service will feature a candle lighting vigil to honor Kane County officers who have been killed in the line of duty. For more information call(630) 859-2000.

May 13

Geneology Help

6-8 p.m.

Oswego Public Library,32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Members of the Fox Valley Genealogical Society will assist patrons in researching their family history with the library’s local history and genealogy collections at the Oswego Campus. No registration is required. For more information call (630) 554-1010 or visit www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org.

May 14

Navigating WWII Records

1 p.m.

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich

Free

World War II researcher, Jennifer Holik, will present how to navigate WWII Military records. This presentation will take you on a trip through time, exploring the service history of men and women through official military resources. It will teach you how to obtain official Military Personnel Files, how military records can be used to reconstruct service history, and demonstrate how to weave military, genealogical, and historical records together. Registration required. Call (815) 786-8308 or visit www.sandwichpld.org for more information.

May 14

Sensory Storytime

10:30-11 a.m.

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

Free

Open to all, but designed for children ages 3-6 with autism or sensory processing disorders. Features books, music, and movement activities. All abilities welcome with an adult caregiver. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

May 15

Illinois International Film Fest

9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora

$13/day

Support new film producers and original films from around the world. Purchase tickets at Prisco or online at seatyourself.biz/foxvalleyparkdistrict. After purchasing a daily ticket, audience members can come and go all day. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

May 16

Coffee With Kifowit

8:30-9:30 a.m.

Benny’s Place, 1158 Douglas Road, Oswego

Free

Enjoy a free drink of your choice during State Representative Stephanie Kifowit’s Coffee with Kifowit event. Residents are invited to chat with their local leader and discuss issues and policies that impact their communities. For more information visit www.ildistrict84.com or call(630) 585-1308.

May 16

Classic Movie Mondays

7 p.m.

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

$1

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

May 17

Books and Bingo

7 p.m.

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich

Free

Books and Bingo night at the library is complete with free books as prizes. Program is the third Tuesday of every month. Registration is encouraged. Ages 18+ only. Call (815)786-8308 or visit www.sandwichpld.org for more information.

May 17

Coco Chanel Presentation

7-8 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

The 20th Century’s most influential designer, and one of the most influential women of all time, is as lively as ever through a historical portrayal performed by Chicago-area historian, actor and lecturer Annette Baldwin.For more information call (630) 554-1010 or visit www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org.

— Kendall County events calendar —