SPARK Aurora Early Childhood Collaboration

06/12/2026

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Some of our staff stopped by to support our partnership with SPARK Aurora Early Childhood Collaboration.

all proceeds will go directly to helping Aurora families with children ages 0-5.

06/12/2026

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☕ Join Us for a Free Parent Café! ☕

Parents and caregivers are invited to connect, share experiences, and build supportive relationships at our upcoming Parent Café.

📅 Date: June 17, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍Location: 2170 Point Blvd, Elgin
Register here: https://forms.gle/y2dVv8xpGpdxcwS9A

Parent Cafés provide a welcoming space for meaningful conversations, mutual support, and learning from one another. Whether you're looking to connect with other families, share your experiences, or simply enjoy a positive community gathering, we’d love to see you there!

✅ Free to attend
✅ Child supervision provided
✅ Registration required

Come share, learn, and connect with other parents and caregivers in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Register today to reserve your spot!

06/12/2026

March with SPARK in Aurora's 4th of July Parade!

Show your community spirit and celebrate Independence Day with SPARK, Strong, Prepared, and Ready for Kindergarten!

Families are invited to walk with us in Aurora's 4th of July Parade. SPARK will provide water, and we encourage families to bring strollers or wagons for little ones. More event details will be shared with registered participants before the parade.

Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PTF22XJ

We'd love to celebrate with you!

¡Muestra tu espíritu comunitario y celebra el Día de la Independencia con SPARK, Strong, Prepared, and Ready for Kindergarten!

Se invita a las familias a caminar con nosotros en el desfile del 4 de julio en Aurora. SPARK proporcionará agua, y animamos a las familias a traer carriolas o carritos para los más pequeños. Se compartirán más detalles del evento con las personas registradas antes del desfile.

Regístrate aquí: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PTF22XJ

¡Nos encantaría celebrar contigo!

06/12/2026

11:00 am today! ¡Hoy a las 11:00 a. m.! Free activities at Garfield Park across from Banana Split (look for the SPARK van!)

Kick off Summer with bubbles, music, dancing, giant Legos, sidewalk chalk, and more!

Join the fundraiser after 12:00 pm, where a percentage of all proceeds will go directly to helping Aurora families with children ages 0-5!

¡Actividades gratuitas en Garfield Park, frente a Banana Split! (¡Busca la camioneta de SPARK!)

¡Da inicio al verano con burbujas, música, baile, bloques gigantes tipo LEGO, tiza para la acera y mucho más!

Acompáñanos también en la recaudación de fondos después de las 12:00 p. m., donde un porcentaje de todas las ventas será donado directamente para apoyar a las familias de Aurora con niños de 0 a 5 años.

06/11/2026

Thankful Thursday VNA Healthy Families

This Thankful Thursday we recognize VNA Healthy Families for supporting car seat safety education at the Countdown to Kindergarten Fair.

Their team provided 22 family education sessions and helped distribute 4 car seats, ensuring families have the tools and knowledge to keep children safe on the road.

We are grateful for their continued partnership in family safety and wellbeing.

Este Thankful Thursday reconocemos a VNA Healthy Families por apoyar la educación sobre seguridad en asientos de auto en la Feria Countdown to Kindergarten.

Su equipo brindó 22 sesiones educativas y distribuyó 4 asientos de auto, asegurando que las familias tengan las herramientas y conocimientos para mantener a los niños seguros.

Agradecemos su colaboración continua en la seguridad y bienestar familiar.

06/10/2026

Give Back this Friday, June 12th!

Free children's activities at Garfield Park
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Banana Split Fundraiser (across the street)
Doors open at 12:00 pm
820 Church Road, Aurora

Every day, SPARK helps children build the skills they need for kindergarten success by connecting families to the resources they need to thrive. On June 12th, you can help make that possible.

Join us at Banana Split for a community fundraiser benefiting SPARK, or make a gift online if you can't attend. Every dollar helps support local children ages birth to 5 and their families.

https://www.foxvalleyunitedway.org/banana-split-fundraiser

Have children ages 0–5?

Join us at Garfield Park before the fundraiser for free, hands-on family activities! Meet other local families, enjoy some fun together, and then walk over to Banana Split with us for a sweet treat that supports Aurora's youngest learners.

¡Da el apoyo este viernes, 12 de junio!

Actividades gratuitas para niños en Garfield Park
11:00 a. m. - 12:00 p. m.

Evento de apoyo Banana Split (al otro lado de la calle)
Apertura de puertas a las 12:00 p. m.
820 Church Road, Aurora

Todos los días, SPARK ayuda a los niños a desarrollar las habilidades que necesitan para tener éxito en el kindergarten, conectando a las familias con los recursos que necesitan para prosperar. El 12 de junio, tú puedes ayudar a hacerlo posible.

Únete a nosotros en Banana Split para un evento comunitario en apoyo a SPARK, o realiza una donación en línea si no puedes asistir. Cada dólar ayuda a apoyar a niños locales de 0 a 5 años y a sus familias.

https://www.foxvalleyunitedway.org/banana-split-fundraiser

06/09/2026

Today from 1-2PM! Hoy de 1:00 a 2:00!

☔ Looking for a fun way to spend a rainy summer afternoon? Join SPARK's Library Play Group today from 1:00–2:00 PM in the Children's Area at the Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River St., Aurora. Families with children ages 0–5 are invited to play, learn, and connect.

No registration required. See the flyer or visit foxvalleyunitedway.org/events for all upcoming play groups through August.

☔ ¿Buscas una manera divertida de pasar una tarde lluviosa de verano? Acompaña a SPARK en nuestro Grupo de Juego en la Biblioteca hoy de 1:00 a 2:00 PM en el área infantil de la Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River St., Aurora. Familias con niños de 0 a 5 años están invitadas a jugar, aprender y conocer a otras familias.

No se requiere inscripción. Consulte el volante o visitefoxvalleyunitedway.org/events para ver todas las fechas programadas hasta agosto.

06/04/2026

Thankful Thursday Aurora Lions Club

This Thankful Thursday we thank the Aurora Lions Club for providing vision screenings for children at the Countdown to Kindergarten Fair.

Their team screened 23 children and identified 3 referrals for follow-up care, helping ensure children can see clearly and succeed in learning environments.

We appreciate their dedication to early vision health in our community.

Este Thankful Thursday agradecemos al Aurora Lions Club por brindar exámenes de visión en la Feria Countdown to Kindergarten.

Su equipo evaluó a 23 niños e identificó 3 referidos para seguimiento, ayudando a asegurar que los niños puedan ver con claridad y tener éxito en el aprendizaje.

Agradecemos su dedicación a la salud visual en nuestra comunidad.

06/03/2026

Free hands-on activities and local agencies join SD131 Jumpstart THIS Friday at Lebanon Park from 10-12!

¡Únase a SD131 Jumpstart ESTE viernes en Lebanon Park de 10 a.m. a 12 p.m.! Actividades gratuitas para niños y recursos de agencias locales.

05/28/2026

Thankful Thursday Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures

This Thankful Thursday we recognize the Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures Mobile Dental Clinic for supporting children’s health at the Countdown to Kindergarten Fair.

With 61 children screened and 153 education sessions provided, their team helped families understand the importance of early dental care and healthy habits that support school readiness and attendance.

We are grateful for their continued commitment to children’s health.

Este Thankful Thursday reconocemos al programa móvil Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures por apoyar la salud de los niños en la Feria Countdown to Kindergarten.

Con 61 niños evaluados y 153 sesiones educativas, su equipo ayudó a las familias a comprender la importancia del cuidado dental temprano y los hábitos saludables que apoyan la preparación escolar.

Agradecemos su compromiso continuo con la salud infantil.