Good morning, Aurora.

Community leaders launched the Kane County Circle of Care on Jan.

15 at Club Arcada in St. Charles to help at-risk youth and families access coordinated mental health & childcare services, early prevention, food support, and housing resources.

Local experts share that microgreens (young plants grown in a shallow container) can be harvested in 10-14 days and add vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to meals year-round.

The Illinois pre-apprenticeship program based in Aurora will begin on April 7 and offers nine weeks of construction training with certifications, site visits and a training stipend.

Residents from Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties can now apply.

The West Suburban Health and Wellness Expo will take place today at Sandman Sleep (4400 McCoy Drive) from 5 to 9 p.m. Local businesses like Kohler Waters Spa, McWilliams Vein Center, Paris Bistro and Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush will help attendees refocus on their New Year resolutions.

Galentine's Day Market

10 AM – 6 PM — The Rustic Fox - Furniture & Decor — Free entry — Celebrate female friendship with a day of shopping, eating, and drinking.

Banda Potrillos Concert

8 p.m. – 12 a.m. — La Sierra de Aurora — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the lively music of Banda Potrillos as they perform hits like Frío De Ausencia.

Couple Shuffle - Greater Chicago

9 AM – 12 PM — Waubonsie Lake Park — Various fees apply — Celebrate Valentine's Day with a heart-pounding 2-mile, 5k, and 10k race experience.

Fat Tuesday Celebration with Brother John Kattke

8-10 p.m. — The Venue — $20-$25 — Experience a lively blend of New Orleans R&B and jazz for a festive Mardi Gras celebration.

Harold Dawson and Friends - Smooth Jazz Night

8-10:45 p.m. — Two Brothers Roundhouse — $10 cover charge — Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz with Harold Dawson and Friends in Aurora.

Special Consensus Bluegrass Concert

8-10 p.m. — The Venue — Cost TBA — Experience the masterful sounds of Special Consensus with a banjo in hand, direct from five decades of tradition.

Nature Walk at Red Oak Nature Center

12:30-2:30 p.m. — Red Oak Nature Center — Free entry — Explore the beauty of nature with a short walk to a small cave along the river.