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Around the Block in Batavia
Enjoy a night of the soothing sweet sounds of the Chris Green Quartet on April 24 in Water Street Studios’ award-winning gallery, beginning at 6:30pm. The evening features a cash bar with beer by Solemn Oath Brewery and wine selections from the Wine Exchange. Saxophonist and composer Chris Greene has collaborated with some of the nation’s most creative musicians from a variety of groups and genres. Doors open with cocktails being available beginning at 6:30pm and the performance starts at 7pm. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit eventbrite.com under WDCB Jazz Night at Water Street Studios featuring the Chris Greene Quartet tickets.
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Water Street Studios offers special art camp
Children have a fantastic opportunity with the Spring Break Art Camp March 30–April 2, 9am–12pm each day at Water Street Studios. This four-day camp gives kids the opportunity to create 2D and 3D art, using their favorite themes/characters from pop culture and famous historical art styles. This is a program for
grades 1–3 with a $95 fee. To register and for more information, visit water-street-studios.coursestorm.com.
Rover Rescue dog show helps animals find loving homes
Be a part of a wonderful opportunity to help homeless loving animals find a family with The Rover Rescue Pet Dog Show at Aurora Turners Club on April 25 from 10am–2pm. This show includes not only adoptable dogs looking for forever homes, but also a judging competition with over 20 fun categories, including fastest eater, most kisses in 15 seconds, and best mixed breed. All entries must be pre-registered by April 23. Entry fee is $10 per dog, which includes four categories. For each additional category, entries are $1 before April 23, and $3 after. General admission is free. For more information and registration, visit roverrecue.org.
A delicious tasting and night out with The Batavia United Way
Come out for deliciousness with the Batavia United Way 4th Annual Soup Tasting Open House on March 12 at Bar Evolution and The Tea Tree in Batavia
from 6–9pm. Guests receive a 3 oz. sample of each of the 10 soups that are being presented from various presenting restaurants. Along with sides of bread and crackers to go with the tasting will be varying beverages available at an additional charge. Tickets are $25 with all proceeds going back to the Batavia community. Find more information and purchase tickets at bataviaunitedway.org.
Witness the majestic eagle up close
Have an exciting chance to see live bald eagles up close at the Majestic Eagles event presented by Peck Farm Park and the Northern Raptor Rehab and Education Center on March 21 from 11am–12pm at Sunset Community Center in Geneva. Learn about this magnificent species, their habitat, and how they have been brought back from the brink of extinction. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets are $10 per person. To register and to get more information, visit genevaparks.org.
Creek Bend Nature Center has a story time for children and families
For a fun family morning out, bring the kids to Creek Bend Nature Center’s Story Time on March 18 from 10:30–11am. This is a fun time for children and their parents to enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and more. St. Charles Public Library staff read books at this program series for children up to age five. Enjoy the interactive exhibits inside the nature center and stroll the grounds at LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve. The Story Time series happens each month. Registration is not required. For more information, contact programs@kaneforest.com or call 630-444-3190. Batavia Fine Art Centre hosts a special screening
Gain new insight from a special showing of No Small Matter, a documentary film, at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre on March 4 at 6pm. This film examines the first 2000 hours of a child’s life and the importance of interactions with parents, family members and peers. The film offers a look into how children are being raised, how young children learn, and the need for high-quality, play based preschool programs and more. The screening includes an afterword panel discussion. Professional development credit will be available for educators and day care staff. For more information, contact bfac@bps101.net or call 630-937-8930.
Enjoy the sweet taste of Spring at Maple Sugaring Days
Enjoy a fun day of education and deliciousness at the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s Maple Sugaring Days at Creek Bend Nature Center, LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve on March 7 & 8 from 12–3pm. Discover the sweet secret of how to turn tree sap into syrup while also enjoying samples in the Maple Café. Learn how to tap a maple tree, as well as drilling to set a tap. Included in this event will be a hike to learn how to distinguish maples from other species of hardwood trees. The café will be serving ice cream, perfect to drizzle the fresh syrup on for a delicious treat. No registration is required. For more information, visit kaneforest.com or call 630-44-3190.
Wear green for Mental Health Awareness
Come out and support at NAMI KDK’s “Wearing of the Green for Health Awareness” dinner on March 12 at Riverside Receptions and Conference Center at 5:30pm. The evening features a delicious dinner, silent auction, cash bar along with an award presentation and live
auction. Attendees can show their support for mental health awareness by wearing green. NAMI KDK is a non-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide mental health education, support, and advocacy for individuals, family members, and local communities. Tickets are $90 per person or $850 for a table of 10. For tickets and more information, visit namikdk.org/events/ nami-kdk-annual-dinner.
Be a hero at Stand Up for Kids benefit
Come out to be a hero for the “Stand Up for Kids: Be Their Superhero” event hosted by Changing Children’s Worlds Foundation from 5:15–8:15pm at 1900 Averill Rd. in Geneva. This special benefit begins with live music by Accidentally on Purpose as attendees enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drink, appetizers, and desserts. The event includes a silent auction and several raffle drawings. Proceeds from this event will fund future community Parent/Child learning groups. For tickets, prices and more information, visit changingchildrensworlds.org/fundraising-events.
Experience weird science at Fermilab
Have a wild experience in the lab with Fermilab’s Wonders of Science program on April 19 at 1pm in the Ramsey Auditorium. This event features a fast-paced series of demonstrations of chemical and physical phenomenon. This fun and interactive program is recommended to families with children ages 7–12. Each family with at least one child will receive a kit of materials that enables them to continue their own scientific explorations at home and in the classroom. Registration is $5 per person with reservations required. To register and get more information, visit ed.fnal.gov/events/wos/ or call 630-840-2787.
Spend this winter planning for spring with the Kane County Master Gardeners’ “Think Spring” class at the University of Illinois Extension office in St. Charles on March 19. This upcoming session’s topic will be “Garden Preparation.” Trained master gardeners lead each session and will give insight to a variety of topics. While the winter gardening series is underway, there’s still time to register for this upcoming session. Registration cost is $10 per person for each session. To register and get more information, visit go.illinois.edu/thinkspring2020.
