Wyckwood House, 80 S. River St. in downtown Aurora, is set to partner with Whiskey Acres for a whiskey tasting event from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9.
“This event will be a Whiskey 101,” Nick Nagele, the co-founder of Whiskey Acres Distilling Company in DeKalb, announced in a press release about the upcoming event at Wyckwood House.
According to Nagele, the attendees will “leave with a better understanding of the distillation process.”
The ticketed event planned for the afternoon will feature whiskey samples from Whiskey Acres, which is recognized as Illinois’ first estate distillery, as stated in the press release. The organizers have announced that the acclaimed Blue Popcorn Bourbon will be highlighted at this event.
“We grow everything we distill,” Nagele said.
As a fifth-generation farmer, Nagele will walk through the basics of turning corn into whiskey. He will also welcome more advanced discussion for those who know the rudimentary processes, according to the release.
The cocktail bar at Wyckwood House will feature special cocktails for the event that incorporate Whiskey Acres spirits, organizers said.
Tickets are $45. For more information or to register, go to wyckwoodhouse.com/events.
The Venue, a live music performance space in downtown Aurora, will host a special free screening of the film “The Last Waltz” on Nov. 25.
“The Last Waltz,” the last filmed concert of Canadian-American rock group The Band, was directed by Martin Scorsese and was released in April 1978.
There is no cost to attend the film screening, however guests are asked to register online at themusicvenue.org.
The Venue, at 21 S. Broadway in downtown Aurora, offers live music year-round along with a wide selection of craft beer and other beverages at the bar which is open for all shows.
The city of Geneva is participating in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys For Tots program this holiday season.
The community is invited to drop off new, unwrapped gifts at two Geneva locations – the foyer of the City Hall Building Division, 109 James St., and the vestibule at the Geneva Public Works Department, 1800 South St.
The last day to donate is Monday, Dec. 11.
All eighth-grade boys are invited to take the Scholarship Qualifying Entrance Exam for Marmion Academy in Aurora at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2.
Those registering for the exam should complete an online application at www.marmion.org/exam.
Fourteen four-year scholarships ($328,000 total value) will be awarded to students based on exam scores, school officials said. In addition, a $1,000 scholarship for the 2024-25 school year will be awarded to every student who scores 90% or above on the exam.
The exam must be taken at Marmion, 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora, on Dec. 2 to qualify for scholarships, officials said.
Marmion Academy is a Catholic-Benedictine college preparatory school for young men. For more information on Marmion Academy, go to www.marmion.org.
State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, is hosting a Holiday Gift Card Drive for U.S. troops.
Gift cards from Amazon, Sam’s Club, Costco and Dollar Tree can be dropped off at his St. Charles office, 406 Surrey Woods Drive, Unit A, for the America’s Holiday Stockings’ campaign conducted by Operation Support Our Troops.
“Our troops sacrifice so much for our nation, including being away from family during important holidays,” Ugaste said in a release. “A gift card can provide an opportunity for them to purchase presents for loved ones or a treat for themselves during this holiday season.”
The deadline to donate a card is Tuesday, Nov. 21. Last year, the nonprofit group shipped 4,517 Christmas stockings to troops.
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