Events for April 2020
Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce
Mar 30 - Apr 3    5 Day Spring Break Archery Camp
5 Day Spring Break Archery Camps

March 30th - April 3rd

10am to 1pm -or- 1pm to 4pm

Ages 8 - 15

This 5 day camp consists of: Beginner Archery-an introduction to archery that teaches range safety, proper shooting form, and other skills necessary to be proficient at archery; Intermediate Archery-that builds on the skills learned in Beginner Archery and introduces new techniques to become a better archer. Archery camp also includes new activities from USA Archery's Explore Archery program that involves fun, exciting, and challenging individual and team-building activities that focus on fundamental skills, competitive edge, and creativity, versus ability and scores. Award medals are earned for each skill learned. The last day of camp, archers will be doing art-chery and creating one of a kind t-shirts.

Must wear closed toe shoes, all equipment provided, no experience necessary.
Date: March 30, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: https://tapintoarchery.com/
Location:

The Archery Place

1725 Crescent Lake Drive, Suite B

Montgomery, IL 60538

Contact: Michelle @ 844-910-6100
EMail: info@tapintoarchery.com
Date/Time Details: March 30, 2020 - April 3, 2020
10am to 1pm -or- 1pm to 4pm
Fees/Admission: $160/person https://www.facebook.com/events/879830565781890/
Apr 3    HOME SCHOOL JUMP
 Attention homeschool community!
Sky Zone is excited to announce some special time just for your community.
Come out and get a chance to learn the physics of bounce and flight on our
Main Court, Sky Slam, Foam Zone and Dodgeball Courts with your friends and family. Meet other homeschooling families in the area or bring your community with you and enjoy an AWESOME, HEALTHY & FUN time! 
Date: April 3, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://aurorastore.skyzone.com/areas/
Location: SKY ZONE HOME SCHOOL JUMP AURORA
87 EXECUTIVE DRIVE
AURORA, IL 60504


 
Contact: SKY ZONE AURORA 331-207-4759
EMail: tabitha.griffin@skyzone.com
Date/Time Details: EVERY 2ND & 4TH FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Dates are subject to change due to School Days Off
Please check our calendar for updates
Fees/Admission: $15 for 2 Hours of Jumping for one jumper 
$10 for each additional Sibling.
*Sky Socks are required to jump and not included in the price
$3 for each pair of socks that you can keep, wash and re-use next time  you come to SkyZone!
Save the lines and purchase your ticket online
Apr 3    Chicago Steel vs. Sioux Falls Stampede
Experience Chicago Steel Hockey at the Fox Valley Ice Arena as the Chicago Steel face-off against the Sioux Falls Stampede. Join the excitement as the Steel celebrate their 20th season providing family, friendly, affordable fun.
Date: April 3, 2020
Time: 7:05 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: https://www.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com/
Location: Fox Valley Ice Arena (1996 S. Kirk Road, Geneva)
Contact: Call 855-51-STEEL to reserve your tickets!
EMail: info@chicagosteelhockeyteam.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, April 3, 2020
Fees/Admission: Individual game tickets start at just $10 FREE PARKING
Apr 4    Chicago Steel vs. Sioux Falls Stampede
Experience Chicago Steel Hockey at the Fox Valley Ice Arena as the Chicago Steel face-off against the Sioux Falls Stampede. Join the excitement as the Steel celebrate their 20th season providing family, friendly, affordable fun.
Date: April 4, 2020
Time: 7:05 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: https://www.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com/
Location: Fox Valley Ice Arena (1996 S. Kirk Road, Geneva)
Contact: Call 855-51-STEEL to reserve your tickets!
EMail: info@chicagosteelhockeyteam.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 4, 2020
Fees/Admission: Individual game tickets start at just $10 FREE PARKING
Apr 6    Coffee with Kifowit at Pomegranate Cafe
If you would like to enjoy a cup of coffee and have an informal chat about the issues important to you, please join Representative Kifowit for coffee. All coffee stops will be held from 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Date: April 6, 2020
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.ildistrict84.com
Location: Pomegranate Cafe 55 S. Commons Dr, Ste 114, Aurora, IL 60504
Contact: 630-585-1308
EMail: andrea@ildistrict84.com
Date/Time Details: Date: Monday, March 3rd Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 9    CARES Act Webinar

This complimentary, impacts for employers webinar hosted by the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce and presented by Kris Denzel, Senior Director, International Affairs, US Chamber of Commerce, will provide a summary of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, including details about how small businesses and self-employed individuals may qualify and prepare to file for a loan.


When: April 9 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm
What: Webinar with Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce and the U.S Chamber of Commerce
Who: Kris Denzel, Senior Director, International Affairs, US Chamber of Commerce
Registration Fee: Complimentary webinar
Where: Online webinar via Zoom (Link provided in registration confirmation)

Date: April 9, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Link provided in registration confirmation. 
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 9th, 2020
Noon - 1 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free for all businesses. 
Apr 13 - Apr 19    Bid for Hope
Fox Valley Hands of Hope provides compassionate guidance and support for the grieving. "Bid for Hope" is a seven day, online bidding event where you will be able to bid on exciting items and auction packages from the convenience of your home, office, or wherever! All proceeds go to benefiting Fox Valley Hands of Hope's free grief services and programs. Register for free today at,http://bidpal.net/bidforhope2020 !
Date: April 13, 2020
Time: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Website: http://www.fvhh.net
Location: This is an on-line, remote event. Register for free at http://bidpal.net/bidforhope2020 !
Contact: Beverly DeJovine, Executive Director
EMail: bdejovine@fvhh.net
Date/Time Details: Bidding is open from April 13th-April 19th
Fees/Admission: It is completely free to register. If you get a top bid on an auction package item, you will then pay the amount that you bid.
Apr 13    Coffee with Kifowit at Maxfield's
If you would like to enjoy a cup of coffee and have an informal chat about the issues important to you, please join Representative Kifowit for coffee. All coffee stops will be held from 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Date: April 13, 2020
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.ildistrict84.com
Location: Maxfield’s Pancake House 2290 Ogden Ave Aurora, IL 60504
Contact: 630-585-1308
EMail: andrea@ildistrict84.com
Date/Time Details: Date:Monday, April 13th Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 15    WEBINAR: How Family First Coronavirus Response Act and CARES Impact Your Business
COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, is presenting an unprecedented challenge to employers, with significant disruptions to large-scale supply chains and infrastructures.

This webinar will highlight the key issues facing the industry  as you navigate the impact of COVID-19. Topics will include: the FFCRA and its interplay with leaves of absence, work hours and shift changes, remote work, wage and hour issues, furloughs, layoffs and the applicability of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act.

Speakers: 
Attorney Julie A. Proscia, Partner, SmithAmundsen, LLC
Attorney Rebecca Dobbs Bush, SmithAmundsen, LLC
 
Date: April 15, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Log in information in confirmation email. 
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 15th
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Complimentary to all businesses
Apr 16    Protect Your Privacy
Representative Kifowit welcomes Abbey Eusebio, Community Outreach Liaison for Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, who will give a presentation on consumer fraud ID theft and tips to avoid common scams. She will also provide an overview of programs and services offered by the AG's office.
Date: April 16, 2020
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.ildistrict84.com
Location: Address: 555 S. Eola Rd. Aurora Library-Eola Branch
Contact: 630-585-1308
EMail: andrea@ildistrict84.com
Date/Time Details: Date: Thursday, April 16th Time: Networking with the Rep: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Program starts at 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 17    HOME SCHOOL JUMP
 Attention homeschool community!
Sky Zone is excited to announce some special time just for your community.
Come out and get a chance to learn the physics of bounce and flight on our
Main Court, Sky Slam, Foam Zone and Dodgeball Courts with your friends and family. Meet other homeschooling families in the area or bring your community with you and enjoy an AWESOME, HEALTHY & FUN time! 
Date: April 17, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://aurorastore.skyzone.com/areas/
Location: SKY ZONE HOME SCHOOL JUMP AURORA
87 EXECUTIVE DRIVE
AURORA, IL 60504


 
Contact: SKY ZONE AURORA 331-207-4759
EMail: tabitha.griffin@skyzone.com
Date/Time Details: EVERY 2ND & 4TH FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Dates are subject to change due to School Days Off
Please check our calendar for updates
Fees/Admission: $15 for 2 Hours of Jumping for one jumper 
$10 for each additional Sibling.
*Sky Socks are required to jump and not included in the price
$3 for each pair of socks that you can keep, wash and re-use next time  you come to SkyZone!
Save the lines and purchase your ticket online
Apr 18    The Foodie 5K - NI Food Bank
Enjoy scenic views on a certified 5K course through the park followed by a fun, family-friendly festival featuring food trucks, a Kid's Zone, and entertainment. Participants receive a $2 food truck voucher, a swag bag with sponsor giveaways, an exclusive medal and a Foodie 5K t-shirt (must register before shirt deadline to receive t-shirt)! Participants can register at www.SolveHungerToday.org/Foodie5K Northern Illinois Food Bank is the source of nutritious food, innovative feeding programs, and hope for more than half a million people each year. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a goal of solving hunger in our 13-county service area, we rely on our generous donors, volunteers, and community who join with us in our vision for no one to be hungry in Northern Illinois.
Date: April 18, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.solvehungertoday.org/foodie5k
Location: Cantigny Park, 1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189
Contact: Questions? Contact Molly Speckman at 630-443-6910
EMail: mspeckman@northernilfoodbank.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 18 at 9 AM
Fees/Admission: $45 for all participants aged 13+, $25 for youth aged 6 – 12, $0 for children aged 0 – 5, $15 for optional Kid’s Dash following the 5K
Apr 18    Chicago Steel vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks
Experience Chicago Steel Hockey at the Fox Valley Ice Arena as the Chicago Steel face-off against the Muskegon Lumberjacks. Join the excitement as the Steel celebrate their 20th season providing family, friendly, affordable fun.
Date: April 18, 2020
Time: 7:05 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: https://www.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com/
Location: Fox Valley Ice Arena (1996 S. Kirk Road, Geneva)
Contact: Call 855-51-STEEL to reserve your tickets!
EMail: info@chicagosteelhockeyteam.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 18, 2020
Fees/Admission: Individual game tickets start at just $10 FREE PARKING
Apr 22    VIRTUAL: Business After Hours
Join us virtually or this long-time chamber favorite. Attendees will share challenges their facing, especially during this unprecedented time, as well as celebrate each other’s innovations, and take some time to reconnect. It's just one hour, so join us and catch up.
Date: April 22, 2020
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Contact: 630-256-3180
EMail: info@aurorachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Join the Business After Hours virtually on Wednesday April 22, 2020
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Complimentary for all businesses
 
Apr 24    WEBINAR: Fox Valley Grantmakers Fund Webinar
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is administering funds to not-for-profit corporations in the greater Fox Valley region (Greater Aurora Area, TriCities, Kendall County) acknowledging their increasingly tireless efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic. The fund is in partnership with the Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation, Dunham Fund, Fox Valley United Way and INC Board.
 
Join Julie Christman, President & CEO of the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, for a an overview of the program and get answer questions regarding funding.
 
  • Webinar: COVID-19 Grantmaking Program Webinar: Rapid-Response Grants to Nonprofit Organizations for Critical Funding
  • Who: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley in partnership with the Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation, Dunham Fund, Fox Valley United Way and INC Board
  • What: Fox Valley Grantmakers Fund webinar
  • When: Friday, April 24, 2020 from 9-10 AM
  • Where: Zoom - webinar link sent with confirmation
Date: April 24, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Contact: 630-256-3180
EMail: info@aurorachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Join us for the Fox Valley Grantmakers Fund Webinar on Friday, April 24, 2020
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fees/Admission: Complimentary for all businesses
 
Apr 30    VIRTUAL: Fox Valley Networking Professionals
This event is a great way to learn about other businesses and share about your own in this connection oriented event that’s meant to help you generate leads. This is a long-time chamber favorite.

You’ll hear from the sponsor and get a virtual tour of Paramount Theatre. Each attendee will get several minutes to introduce themselves and make their pitch.

Join us virtually with your cup of joe and enjoy an inspiring morning of virtual community and connection!
Date: April 30, 2020
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Zoom
Log-in information will be included in the registration confirmation email. 
Contact: 630-256-3180
EMail: info@aurorachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Join Fox Valley Networking Professionals virtually on Thursday, April 30, 2020
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Fees/Admission: Complimentary for all businesses
 
Apr 30 - May 3    Poorly Drawn Pet Portraits
For a small donation, staff and volunteers want to take your favorite portrait of your pet and turn it into a magnificent masterpiece! Of course, art is subjective, so please take that description loosely! Portraits will be created from April 30th through May 3rd. This fun and ridiculous idea is to help raise money for Anderson Animal Shelter and Fox Valley Wildlife Center during “baby season” which is now underway! So be sure to visit Anderson's Facebook page for all the details!
Date: April 30, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.AndersonAnimalShelter.org
Location: www.Facebook.com/AndersonAnimalShelterIL
Contact: (847) 697-2880
EMail: events@andersonanimalshelter.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 30th through Sunday, May 3rd
Fees/Admission: Minimum $15 donation per portrait