Fox Valley Cooks: Aurora dietician suggests superfoods for nutrient punch

Elizabeth Danowksi Cytryn, an Aurora registered dietician, helps her clients get the most goodness for their calories by adding superfoods to their meals.

Aurora filmmaker raising money to finish score of ‘Citizen in the Temple’

Jason Huls is in post-production, and he has a favor to ask. Huls, a local filmmaker, has less than 50 days to reach his goal of $1,000 on the fundraising website indiegogo. The campaign ends July 3. “If you like what you see, just donate …

Troop Talk: Quilting group makes blankets for returning service members

The Land of Lincoln Quilts of Valor, an organization of quilting enthusiasts, makes and delivers dozens of quilts around the Midwest to military personnel returning from combat. Every three to four months, they deliver 75 to 80 quilts to a representative of Great Lakes Naval Base in Chicago.

Fox Valley Park District offers senior programs

From baseball games to picnic, the Fox Valley Park District has plenty for “seasoned citizens” to do.

Senior Living: Aurora’s oldest working director plans to stay in theater

Break a leg might sound cliche, but the simple saying is what 84-year-old actor and director David Morris lives his life by. Born and raised in Aurora, he has come full circle by directing Riverfront Playhouse’s production of “Picnic,” the same play he directed for …

Faith Calendar

Featured this week

Community dinner: Members of Fox Valley Presbyterian Church will host a free dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 18, at the church, 227 East Side Drive, Geneva. Barbecue chicken, sides and dessert. Children’s option available. No reservations. Dine in, take …

Sophia, Jacob most popular baby names of 2011

Sophia is the new most popular baby name for girls, while Jacob is the top name for boys for the 13th straight year. Isabella — which had been the top girl’s name for two years — dropped to second place in 2011, according to the list released Monday by the Social Security Administration. Emma, Olivia and Ava rounded out the top five. Rounding out the top five for boys: William, Jayden and Noah.

Fundraisers

Big Rock Plant Sale: Boy Scout Troop 19 is hosting a spring plant sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Fasel Nursery, 7S882 Camp Dean Road, Big Rock. Troop 19 scouts have pre-sale certificates available …

Weekend Highlights: Try one of these fun Fox Valley events

From kayaking to plant sales, we’ve got your weekend covered.

Kids’ summer camps open up new worlds of fun

It’s exciting to see all the camps being offered this summer by the Fox Valley Park District. There are more than 70 to choose from — including weeklong camps that are free. Camp is a win-win proposition — kids enjoy magical experiences, and parents are happy knowing their kids are living it up and learning.

Merchandise heir Field speaks to Will County Community Foundation

BOLINGBROOK — The Will County Community Foundation’s professional adviser event brought Marshall Field V, the great-great-grandson of merchandising king Marshall Field, to Bolingbrook, where Mayor Roger Claar welcomed him. Ed Dollinger, founding director of The Will County Community Foundation and chairman of the Professional Adviser …

Pets of the Week: Dogs and cats available at Fox Valley shelters

From cats to Chihuahuas, plenty of loving animals to choose from this week.

NAHS ‘Breaking the Chain’ story contest winners

NAHS ‘Breaking the Chain’ story contest winners The Naperville Area Humane Society invited local children to participate in its annual story contest in honor of Be Kind to Animals Week. A record-breaking 208 students entered their story endings and accompanying illustrations. The winners by grade …

Advances in neurofeedback technology offers hope to addicts

At the presentation, “Unchain Your Brain,” Jeff Lucas, certified drug and alcohol counselor at Isenberg & Associates in Naperville, together with Dr. Paul Capriotti of Linden Oaks Hospital, shared information about advances in drug addiction treatment that focus on neurological aspects of the disease.

Drive-thru pork chops dinner in Sugar Grove

The Sugar Grove Firefighters Association Auxiliary will host a drive-thru pork chop dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at the Sugar Grove Fire Station. 5-B’s will cater. Cost is $11 for two pork chops; $9 for one pork chop and $4 for …