Park District news and events

Recreation Center proposed The Batavia Park District is placing a bond referendum on the March 17 ballot to acquire the land, build, and equip an indoor recreation center.

The indoor facility would include: • Eight-lane swimming pool • Large turf playing field • Multi-activity court gymnasium • Indoor track (free to seniors with SilverSneakers program) • Group wellness and cardio/strength circuit equipment • Multi-purpose rooms The location of the facility resides in the Fox Valley Business Park, located off Rt. 25 (River St.) at the corner of Belleview Ln. and Oswalt Ave. in Batavia.

To view the tax impact, FAQs, the business plan, and more, visit bataviaparks.org/2020-referendum.

Come to Green Night Out at the Movies Sat., March 21 City Hall Council Chambers Expo opens: 6pm, Movie: 7pm Discussion following movie Enjoy the 12th annual Green Night Out at the Movies featuring Current Revolution. The event features an Eco-Expo, the environmentally themed movie, and a discussion about the movie topic with local experts afterward. This is a free community event. Please bring your reusable cups and bowls for lemonade and popcorn.

More details can be found at BataviaEC.org.

Dress for the weather! These are both outdoor events.

Easter Egg Hunt Sat., April 4, 10am Rotolo Middle School Free! Ages 2–8

All little bunnies are invited to hop on over for the annual Easter Egg Hunt! Be sure to see the Easter Bunny. Everyone should be at the school by 9:45am. Group leaders will divide children into age groups and take them to their separate hunt areas. At 10am the hunt will begin! Don’t forget a basket to hold all those goodies. In the spirit of the event, participants are asked to please bring a non-perishable food item or paper product to be donated to the Batavia Food Pantry.

Doggie Easter Egg Hunt Sat., April 4, 12pm West Main Community Park Bark Park $10 per dog

Let your dog hunt for Easter eggs! Join us at the Bark Park as your dog(s) hunt for Easter eggs filled with doggie treats. All dogs must be leashed during the event! Pre-registration is requested, but we will accept registration at the gate to the Bark Park starting at 11:30am. Registration fee is per dog. Hunt will begin at 12pm sharp! Sponsored by:

Spring Special Events

Batavia Road Rally— Walking Edition! Sat., April 25, 1–4pm Peg Bond Center $25 per team All Ages

Get your team together for the 2nd annual Batavia Road Rally—Walking Edition! Compete against other teams through a series of hints, clues, and activities throughout Batavia. This event will test your communication and teamwork skills, great for families, neighbors, co-workers, and friends! There will be a Team Spirit award, along with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.

The event fee is per team, and teams can consist of

up to four people. Children under 14 need to be accompanied by an adult. This is a rain or shine event. Check-in begins at 12:30pm. Participants can expect to walk approximately three miles. Registration deadline: Thurs., April 23

Parks Foundation Open House Sat., April 11, 12–2-pm Shannon Hall Free!

Join the Batavia Parks Foundation for a special Open House this spring! Learn more about the Foundation mission, past projects, upcoming Park Clean-Up Days, and how you can get more involved. Individuals interested in joining the Foundation Board are encouraged to attend! Lunch and refreshments will be provided. More details can be found at bataviaparksfoundation.org.

32 PechaKucha Night Batavia, By George—Volume 18 Thur., April 23 Doors open at 5:30pm, show starts at 7pm Shannon Hall $10 admission

PechaKucha Nights are informal and fun gatherings where creative people come together and share their ideas, works, and thoughts, anything they are passionate about, in the 20x20 format. Many talented people have a project they would like to share, and PechaKucha is the perfect place to show and share their work! For more information, visit PechaKucha.org/cities/batavia.

Batavia Preservation Week 2020, April 27–May 2 Join us as Batavia celebrates National Preservation Week 2020! Programming provided by Batavia’s abundant cultural organizations will give you tools for saving your own history, teach a little about what has been saved, learn what these organizations do, and give you a chance to add your own voice to Batavia’s story. Date Title Presented By Location Cost Mon., April 27, 7pm Then and Now, with Mayor Schielke City of Batavia City Council Chambers Free Tues., April 28, 7pm When Was It Taken: Dating Old Family Photos Batavia Public Library Batavia Public Library Free Wed., April 29, 7pm Collecting and Preserving Historic Lincoln Artifacts Batavia Historical Society The Lodge at Laurelwood $10 suggested donation Thurs., April 30, 5pm Downtown Walking Tour Batavia MainStreet Water Street Studios $8 Fri., May 1, 5pm Connection with Culture History Biking Tour Batavia Depot Museum The Lodge at Laurelwood $5 Sat., May 2, 10:30am A Walk Down Memory Lane Batavia Park District Civic Center Bartholomew Room $10 Follow along at bataviahistoricalsociety.org/preservation-week-2020 and tag us at #preservebatavia

Batavia Depot Museum Spring Exhibit Peek Inside Batavia History March–June 2020 Community, Culture and Conversations: African American Heritage in Batavia

Don’t miss these upcoming events and programs at the Depot Museum!

Spring Exhibit Opening Reception Thurs., March 5, 5–7pm Volunteer Open House Fri., March 20, 2–4pm Elizabeth Keckly: Seamstress Sun., March 29, 1pm