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Event in Aurora to honor women veterans

The Beacon-News - 6/9/2022

Jun. 9—Roosevelt Aurora American Legion Post 84 will sponsor an event to honor women veterans from 5 to 7 p.m.June 16 in downtown Aurora.

"Margaritas (with or without alcohol) with Military Women" will be held at La Quinta de los Reyes restaurant at 36 E New York St. The event is free and open to all women veterans, organizers said.

"It is my honor, as commander of Post 84, to support our women veterans. They are fellow veterans and should be recognized for their service, which often doesn't happen," Post 84 Cmdr. Mike Eckburg said in a press release about the event. "This event is open to any female veteran who would like to attend, connect with other women veterans and be shown appreciation for their service."

Command Sgt. Major Dena D. Ballowe is the special guest for the event. She was selected as the senior enlisted leader, Illinois National Guard, on July 1, 2019. Ballowe serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the adjutant general, advising on the training, management and well-being of the Illinois National Guard's 13,000 soldiers and airmen, according to the release. She is the first woman to serve in the position.

Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 was founded in 1919, and is one of the oldest posts in Illinois, officials said. There are currently more than 200 members of the post, located at 1 E. Benton St., Unit 305, in downtown Aurora.

Plano to hold fireworks show July 1

The city of Plano will present a fireworks show Friday, July 1, in honor of the Fourth of July at Plano High School Reaper Stadium.

Gates for the event will open at 7:30 p.m., with fireworks at dusk.

Concessions at the event will be provided by Plano Sports Boosters, just like at a Friday night football game, organizers said.

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