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Chamber news Shop local for gifts this year
Shop local for gifts this year
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Now, more than ever, our local businesses need you to come; including to keep your gift-shopping dollars in the community. how to win a One option, Batavia Chamber Bucks, are available fantastic “Ready to purchase by Your Home for the stopping by 106 Holidays” gift and W. Wilson St., Ste. services package! 15. Or call 630- Also, still available 879-7134 with a to purchase is the credit card, and limited-edition your Chamber model of the Bucks will be mailed to you. The $10 certificates are used like cash at a growing number of local businesses. historical Batavia United Methodist
Shop Small Business Weekend Church. It costs $50 each and is in Batavia is Fri., Nov. 27 through approximately 9"x5"x5." Batavia Sun., Nov. 29 with a Home for the United Methodist Church will receive Holidays theme. Batavia Chamber 25% of the net proceeds. We also have of Commerce is collaborating with Batavia-Opoly games for $25 each. Batavia MainStreet to promote Stop by the chamber office or call to shopping local the weekend reserve yours! following Thanksgiving. Watch BataviaChamber.org and/or DowntownBatavia.com for more details
Calling out for nominations for 2020 Batavia Citizen of the Year!
The Citizen of the Year Award ment or public responsibilities. nominated is worthy of this honor. is given to a local resident whose • The nominee may not currently Citizen of the Year is selected from service and dedication have made a be on the Board of Directors of the nomination by a panel of previsignificant contribution to the com- the Batavia Chamber of Com- ous Citizen of the Year honorees. munity. Criteria for the award are: merce. • The nominee must reside, or have • The nominee does not need to be Past 10 Citizens of the Year: their business, in Batavia or Bata- a member of the Batavia Chamber 2019 Nanette (Nan) Phillips via Township. of Commerce. 2018 Georgene Kauth O’Dwyer • The nominee must have assisted • The contributions of the nominee 2017 Marcia Boyce in an improvement or program to the community should be of an 2016 Ed & Nancy Weiss of significant value to the Batavia extraordinary nature. 2015 Joanne Spitz community. Nominations should be made in 2014 J. Thomas “Tom” Von Lunen • The improvement must be made the form of a letter of recommenda- 2013 James Hanson as a result of a personal commit- tion to the Chamber of Commerce, 2012 Britta & Steven McKenna ment and not substantially as a no later than Nov. 13, stating the 2011 Robert & Suzanne Peterson result of their primary employ- reasons why the individual being 2010 Virginia C. Babcock Upcoming Events
Annual Breakfast with Mayor Jeffery Schielke* Thurs., Nov. 5, 7:30am, Lincoln Inn Banquets In-person and virtual registration available.
Batavia Women in Business Save the date
Holiday Event,* Tues., Dec. 8 2021 Annual Inspire Awards*
to benefit Batavia United Way Adopt a Thurs., Jan. 28 Family and Batavia Access Toy Drive More details to come. *Registration required, please visit bataviachamber.org Check our website for updates and virtual events. Welcome New Chamber Members The Batavia Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome our newest members! ASafeReturn.com • First Centennial Mortgage • Pro City Painting Batavia Ministerial Association Corporation • Riverview Counseling Services Brian Houdek Web Design • Gia Bella Designs • The Landings
An eclectic collection of what’s happening in Batavia
Melinda Kintz,
Executive Director of
Batavia United Way, announced that she will be passing her baton to a new visionary (yet to be named at press time) that will move Batavia United Way into the future. Melinda has been a cornerstone of this 92-year institution in Batavia over the past 6 years and has Melinda Kintz helped to reinvent and revitalize the organization. Her creativity and collaboration with other local agencies and business has made this community a better place. In Melinda’s words, “I am very humbled and grateful to have met the leaders of, and studied the works of, the many nonprofit organizations Batavia United Way supports. I am in awe of each of them, experts in their field and compassionate to the core.” Please join the Batavia United Way Board of Directors in congratulating Melinda on a job well done. She will be greatly missed!
Make the holidays special for Batavia families in need. The Batavia Women in Business are conducting their annual toy drive and gift card collection which benefits the Batavia Access Toy Drive and the Batavia United Way Adopt-a-Family program. The collection continues through Dec. 8. Toys must be new and unopened. They can be dropped off at the Batavia Chamber of Commerce office, K. Hollis Jewelers, The Tea Tree pr Gia Bella Designs. Bring gift cards to the chamber office.
Congratulations to the Owino family who broke ground for their new home in Batavia on Oct. 28. Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity is building their 68th home and the first in Batavia. First Centennial Mortgage, in honor of their 25th anniversary, has donated $175,000 to Fox Valley Habitat to sponsor this home. For more information about Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity visit foxvalleyhabitat.org. 630-859-3333.
Nicor Gas has a bill payment assistance program available to support residential customers who have past-due balances or may be affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. There is a special program for COVI-19 assistance as well as special extended payment plans. There are also Sharing Grants available. For details, visit nicorgas.com.
Tired of cooking? Out of ideas for dinner? Let Enticing Cuisine do it for you. Dinner entrees are available to take-out on Wednesday evenings. All meals are packaged for four servings. Order by Tuesday; pick up between 4–6pm on Wednesday. See the menu at enticingcuisine.com/togomenu or call 630-751-0399.
The Batavia Public School District (BPS101) has four seats opening on the BPS101 Board of Education. The seats will be filled at the Consolidated General Election on April 6, 2021. The Kane County Clerk’s office supervises school board elections and has posted the specific details about the election process on their website. Filing dates for petitions are Mon., Dec. 14–21. In January all candidates who have filed can attend a board candidate workshop at BPS101. Questions about filing should be directed to the Kane County Clerk. Other questions can be directed to BPS101 Superintendent Lisa Hichens, lisa.hitchens@bps101.net
Congratulations to Michael Flint, president of Batavia manufacturer Cast Aluminum Solutions, for recently winning a Business Ledger Entrepreneurial
Excellence Award in the Innovation Category. They even earned a feature article in the Business Ledger newsletter.
CASA Kane County needs volunteers. They have had a 300% increase in abuse/neglect and probate cases. General information meetings are held virtually and explain the duties, qualifications and expectations for becoming a CASA/GAL Volunteer. Ask questions and hear firsthand the other amazing benefits of this not-so typical volunteer experience. CASA Kane County is a nonprofit volunteer organization that advocates for children within the juvenile court system. For more information contact Sandie Cross, sandiec@casakanecounty.org 630-444-3131. The next meetings are Thurs., Nov. 5 at 3pm and Thurs., Dec. 3 at 3pm with more dates to be announced.
The Batavia Environmental Commission and the Batavia Chamber of Commerce have established a new Ole Award—the Batavia Green Business Ole to honor businesses that are working hard to be more sustainable and envrionmentally friendly. The Ole Awards are given annually at the chamber’s Inspire awards night to businesses and organizations that have enhanced the city’s economic and aesthetic future. Areas of special interest for the Green Business Ole are improved water quality and conservation, energy conservation, promoting healthy ecology, waste management, improved air quality, educating employees and environmental justice. Apply at bit.ly/BataviaGreenBusinessOle by Nov. 30. For more information visit facebook.com/bataviaenvrionmentalcommission.
Support local Batavia businesses! If you need to purchase a gift, but are unsure what to give them— how about Batavia Chamber Bucks? They are gift certificates that are redeemable at any participating Batavia business. They are available in denominations of $10 and can be used like cash.
Easy to use, simply write in the business name on the line provided and apply it toward your purchase. Businesses will drop by our office with the redeemed Chamber Bucks and we reimburse the business. It’s that simple! You can stop by the Chamber office at 106 W. Wilson St., Ste. 15 to purchase. Or, call us at 630-879-7134 with a credit card and we will mail them to you, along with the list of over 60 participating businesses.
Batavia Boy Scout Troop 12 will open Annual Christmas Tree Lot
Celebrating 63 years of tradition, Immanuel Lutheran Troop 12 Tree Lot offers fresh, pre-cut Christmas trees, wreaths, and roping beginning Sun., Nov. 22 through Sat., Dec. 19, at 411 S. River St. (Route 25), adjacent to the Batavia Skate Park. Hours are Mon.-Thurs. from 5–8 pm; Fridays 5–9pm; Saturdays 9am–9pm; and Sundays 9am–8pm. All proceeds directly benefit the Scouts, and cash, checks, or credit cards welcome. For questions, email info@bataviatroop12.org. We will follow all social distancing guidelines and masks are required.
Lions Club hosts the “Underwear Party”
The Batavia Lions Club will host the 4th Annual “Underwear Party” supporting the Batavia United Way Adopt-A-Family Program at Pal Joey’s Restaurant on Thurs., Nov. 19, from 6–8pm. Admission is a donation of new socks and/or underwear for children ages 5 to 18. No time to shop? $10 donation to enter and the Lions will do the shopping. The “Underwear Party” is a fun way to kick off the holiday giving season for Batavia families that need support. Join in the merriment, bid on raffle baskets and enjoy the delicious treats provided by Pal Joey’s. This event will follow social distancing, mask and sanitizing guidelines as well as restaurant guidelines to keep everyone COVID-safe. For the latest information go to the Batavia Lions Club website: batavialionsclub.org or email batavialionsclubil@gmail.com
How much art trivia do you know?
The Highfalutin Art Trivia Night, Sat., Nov. 7 from 7–10pm at Water Street Studios is an evening not to miss. Test your knowledge of art, artists and art history at the first ever art trivia night. Compete in teams of four to win swank and impress your friends. The evening is hosted by Water Street Studios Director of Education Doug Grier. Complimentary beverage and fancy hors d’oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be available. Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win original art created during the evening by resident artists ($20 each). Social distancing guidelines will be followed and all participants must wear masks when not seated. To register a team or purchase tickets, visit waterstreetstudios.org. Water Street Studios is located at 160 S. Water St. in Batavia.
Marmion Academy Students named National Merit Semifinalists
Congratulations to seniors Ryan Bennett, son of Kelly and Megan Bennett of Sugar Grove, and Nicholas Wilson, son of Thomas and Marisel Wilson of North Aurora, have been named semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. They will
continue in the competition for one of 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million that will be offered next spring.Semifinalist status is based on scores on the 2019 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/
Ryan Bennett NMSQT). The nationwide wide pool of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring students in each state. marmion.org
Nicholas Wilson
Join the challenge
The Batavia United Way’s annual Double Your Donation campaign is underway. Six local businesses are challenging the community to match their collective $10,050 donation to BUW. The funds support 17 area non-profits providing programs and services to Batavians. Watch your mailbox and take the challenge.
Double your gift to Batavia United Way
Howl at the moon
Learn the legends of the moon on these monthly night hikes lead by Kane County Forest Preserve naturalists. Traditional cultures have names for each month’s full moon, signifying important natural events of the season. Listen to the stories and learn a little astronomy. The night hikes take place even if skies are cloudy. The Beaver Moon is Mon., Nov. 30, and the hike begins at 4:30pm at Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve, 41W600 Hughes Rd. In Elburn. Fee is $2 per person and advance registration is required. Call 630-444-3190 or email programs@kaneforest.com to register. Visit the Healing Gardens this fall
Healing Gardens will continue to be made available for individuals or small groups to visit during the week and weekends up until the end of November. Text (preferable) 630-740-2597 or call (leave a message) to make arrangements for your visit. There is no charge, but a donations are appreciated. Stone Hill Farm is the home of Buzz and Deb Marqui where they have lived since 1972. And now you can take a walking tour of the gardens from your own home with Healing Gardens: Where the Soul Is Tended authored by Deborah Marqui. The new eBook is available on Amazon for $2.99. healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com
Lights return to The Morton Arboretum
The spectacular “Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum begins Nov. 20 and continues through the Jan. 3, 2021. This is the eighth year for the exhibition and this year it is a driving experience featuring new displays, returning favorites and a customized music sound track. Guests remain in their cars and follow a two mile driving trail through the arboretum. Gates open at 5pm Sunday through Thursday with last entry at 9:15pm. Lights are turned out at 10pm. Fridays and Saturdays gates open at 5pm and last entry is at 10:15pm with lights out at 11pm. Visit mortonarb.org for reservations and ticket pricing kaneneighbors.com
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Community organizations
100 Women Who Care Fox Valley ......... 100womenwhocarefoxvalley.org Batavia Woman’s Club ............................ bataviawomansclub.org Alcoholics Anonymous .....................630-377-6610, aadistrict61.org Batavia Women in Business ............................... bataviawib.com Batavia 12 Step Club .......................................630-318-0323 Boy Scouts of America, Three Fires Council ............ threefirescouncil.org Batavia American Legion Post 504 .....................bataviapost504.org CASA Kane County ................................... casakanecounty.org Batavia Arts Council ............................... BataviaArtsCouncil.org CHIP IN Batavia ........................................ chipinbatavia.org BATV ....................................................... mybatv.com Elderday Center ........................................elderdaycenter.org Batavia Boosters ..............................bataviabulldogboosters.org Fermilab (Public Affairs) ..........................................fnal.gov Batavia Chamber of Commerce .......................bataviachamber.org Fox Valley Hands of Hope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fvhh.net Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence ..... bataviafoundation.org Fox Valley Special Rec Assoc ..................................... fvsra.org Batavia Historical Society ...................... bataviahistoricalsociety.org Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois ............................ .girlscoutsni.org Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry ......................bataviafoodpantry.org Kane County Health Department ......................... kanehealth.com Batavia Lions Club ...................................batavialionsclub.org Kane County Veteran’s Assistance ...........................630-232-3550 Batavia MainStreet ................................ downtownbatavia.com Kiwanis Club ...............................................630-879-2281 Batavia Masonic Lodge .................... batavialodge404.blogspot.com League of Women Voters ...................................... lwvckc.org Batavia Mothers’ Club ............................ bataviamothersclub.org LivingWell Cancer Resource Center .......................livingwellcrc.org Batavia Music Buffs ................................. bataviamusicbuffs.org Lutheran Social Services ...........................................lssi.org Batavia Park District ..................................... bataviaparks.org Mutual GroundDomestic Violence Hotline 630-897-0080, mutualground.org Batavia Public Library ............................ bataviapubliclibrary.org Rotary Club of Batavia .............................. bataviarotaryclub.org Batavia Public Schools ........................................bps101.net St. Vincent de Paul Society ........ holycross-batavia.org/st-vincent-de-paul Batavia RSVP ............................................. bataviarsvp.org Tri City Family Services ............................ tricityfamilyservices.org Batavia Triathlon ..................................... bataviatriathlon.org Tri City Health Partnership ............................... tchpfreeclinic.org Batavia Township .................................. bataviatownship.com Valley Sheltered Workshop ................... valleyshelteredworkshop.org Batavia United Way ................................ bataviaunitedway.org Water Street Studios ............................... waterstreetstudios.org Batavia VFW .............................................. bataviavfw.org Waubonsee Community College ......................... waubonsee.edu Quick phone guide: Zonta Club .............................................zontawest-sgb.org
City Hall .................. 630-454-2000 J.U.L.I.E. ........... .811 or 800-892-0123 County Clerk .............. 630-232-5950 Police (Non-Emergency) . 630-454-2500 (call 48 hours before you dig) Sheriff (Non-Emergency) . 630-232-6840 Fire (Non-Emergency) .... 630-454-2100 Water Utility ............. 630-454-2450 Voter Registration ........ 630-232-5990 Chamber of Commerce ... 630-879-7134 Electric Utility ............. 630-454-2350 Kane County Forest Preserve ............ Batavia Park District ....... 630-879-5235 NICOR GAS ............... 888-642-6748 630-232-5980 School District 101 ........ 630-937-8800 Advanced Disposal ....... 630-587-8282 Batavia Public Library ..... 630-879-1393 (garbage pick up) Other Batavia Township ......... 630-879-1392 Aurora Secretary of State Facility MainStreet. ................630-761-3528 ......................... 312-793-1010 U.S. Post Office (Batavia) .. 630-879-1483
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