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Steps to a safe summer vacation

July/August 2018

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“I am dying… and so are you” Use water wisely New rates for waste Cocktails in the Park 20 awesome reasons to visit the library BHS students show off their skills

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Holly Deitchman, Batavia Chamber of Commerce 630-879-7134 Michele Martzel, Batavia Public Library 630-879-1393 Sue Gillerlain, Batavia Public Schools 630-937-8824 Allison Niemela, Batavia Park District 630-879-5235 Jamie Saam, Batavia MainStreet, 630-761-3528 Christopher Cudworth, City of Batavia 630-454-2000 Stephan Perrault, BATV 630-879-9300

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Watch your step on the stepping stones at Starved Rock! In our feature story starting on page 9, we share lots of tips and advice from “people who know” how to have a safe vacation. Plus, we have a full page of some of the best spots in Illinois for a quick getaway or a long weekend. Where ever you go, plan ahead and be safe. Cover photo courtesy Illinois Office of Tourism. Photo above: Adam Alexander

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A message from our city Greetings, The first week of June generally sends forth the results of whatever came of the work of the Illinois General Assembly in Springfield and its impacts, both positive and negative, on cities like ours. This most recent news from Springfield appears to be a mixed bag of governmental actions. Most important from the viewpoint of city governments throughout the state, is the action to return half of the 10 percent reduction in state income tax monies that was taken away in last year’s budget story. Going back to the days when the state income tax was originally enacted, there was a provision that a small percentage of the funds collected were to be funneled back to all cities in our state based on a formula that used local city population numbers as a means of deciding how much each town received. Over the past decades this state income tax formula has been adjusted and reduced on several occasions. Needless to say, the amount of money cities get back from the state government has become a totally unpredictable factor in planning municipal budgets by all towns statewide. Thus, it can be suggested that the ongoing problems with the state budget have a direct negative influence on just what cities can count upon in determining what financial resources they have for yearly projects. In yet another twist of how the Illinois General Assembly works, I am sensing that a number of municipal leaders are closely watching various pieces of legislation which could be amended or changed to quickly trigger new and unexpected costs onto the shoulders of local government. Several bills brought forth in the past session of the General Assembly will be watched carefully in the days ahead to bring forth a loud voice of challenge if attempts are made to amend the current wording and bring on new costly mandates. As this edition of Neighbors Magazine appears in your mail box we should be at the point in time when Batavia is enjoying its annual 4th of July Fireworks experience. This will be the 68th annual firing of the show now fired at Engstrom Park on W. Main St. across the street from the Batavia High School campus. Since the show’s conception in 1950, funding for the purchase of the entire fireworks display has come from private donations of individuals and businesses. Never have any public tax dollars been used to buy fireworks, a point of great civic pride and honor as the trend clearly illustrates the high sense of patriotism and love of country that is found throughout all of our community. On the community development standpoint, a new housing and retail project is taking hold on the east side of Kirk Road at Wind Energy Place immediately adjacent to Fermilab. Earth work and grading has 4 kaneneighbors.com

commenced for the project to be known as Prairie Commons. It will feature some 242 town homes built in clusters of four attached units. At the west frontage of the project will be an 18 acre retail business park offering some new stores and services businesses along the Kirk Rd. corridor. As I author this piece, the community development department staff is working with several other home builders who are eyeing parcels west of Randall Rd. Thus, it would appear within the next couple of years our town could see the addition of several hundred new single family and town homes scattered about town. Work also appears to be moving forward to commence construction of the proposed monument to honor Dr. Bernard J. Cigrand for his ideas first proposed more than 100 years ago to pay tribute to the history of the American Flag. A design of the piece is underway by local architect Steve Vasilion and a citizens group organized by local resident Austin Dempsey. The flag group is made up of a wide array of citizens from our town and beyond, many of who have performed esteemed personal actions in support of American patriotism, to actively work on this plan. Plans call for its construction in downtown Batavia in close proximity to the Fox River and the design will present in time line fashion the story of the important moments in our national flag story. Finally, another most exciting aspect for sharing our community story is also taking shape in a joint partnership between the Batavia Historical Society and the Batavia Park District. Since first cooperating back in 1974 to bring the beloved Depot Museum into place, the Historical Society and Park District are once again working towards a plan which will grandly enlarge the Depot Museum site to the north of its current self and include a civic welcome center and a building addition which will highlight the town’s love of the Fox River and Depot pond and give additional room for museum exhibits, meeting rooms, and storage areas. A fund raising effort is currently underway seeking donations to bring this grand vision to reality. Thus, as you can see, Batavia is filled with creative energy and bold ideas to bring further progress and excitement to the civic landscape in the days ahead. Hope to see you around town. Enjoy a happy summer, Mayor Jeffery D. Schielke

Beginnings A finitude of days by Roger Breisch I am dying. In truth, to the best of my knowledge, I’m a healthy 66-year-old with, I hope, many years ahead. None-theless, I am dying…and so are you. Because of cultural biases, I imagine many will find these words deeply disturbing. We resist open discussion of our mortality at great peril. There are, I am told, places where daily meditations on death are encouraged, and those people derive insights and happiness from the practice. Recently, life encouraged me to think more about death. The week I sat down to write this essay I attended the wake of a friend who died after a fleeting battle with aggressive cancer, I had lunch with another friend who lost his wife of many years after a long fight with COPD, and I was encouraged to read Dying Well: Peace and Possibilities at the End of Life by Ira Byock, M.D. When life sends me a series of such powerful teachers, I prepare for the final exam. Here’s what I have been reminded. Impermanence and death give life its ultimate meaning. Suppose someone gave you a magnificent rose; a bloom of such splendor your heart leapt when you first witnessed its beauty. Suppose, in addition, it would never die, nor lose a speck of its glory. How long before your heart no longer even trembled in its presence? A week? Month? Year? Decade? At some point this miracle will have become invisible. Its glory will have faded. Its brilliance gone. Much of what brings joy and ecstasy to our lives derives from the impermanence of all things. So too with human life. If we had an infinity of days ahead, soon, the miracle of each new day would become invisible. Its glory will have faded. Its brilliance, too, would be gone. And yet, we not only deny death, we strive for its opposite: eternal youth. We wish for bodies that never decline in strength and vitality. We are on a continual search for remedies and rituals that eliminate all sources of suffering and sorrow. We struggle to hide anything that reminds us of our mortality. Elders are sent to senior communities. The disabled are cared for in institutions. Every ailment life offers demands immediate remedy. We act as if, by hiding all reminders of old age and mortality, death will forget to tap us on the shoulder. Reading Byock’s work reminds me of the beauty that can flow from old age and even death. In a heart 6 kaneneighbors.com

wrenching moment, Byock is speaking to an elder whose life was defined by community service and is now nearing death in full-time hospice care. After a life of caring for others, the dying man now detests the thought of having to be cared for. Byock reminds him: The social responsibility you have so well exemplified is not limited to doing things for others. Interactions just like this, caring and being cared for, are the way in which community is created. I believe that community, like the word family, is more of a verb than a noun. Community comes about in the process of caring for those in need among us. It’s unfortunate now that you’re getting to see that side of it, but in allowing yourself to be cared for, and being a willing recipient of care, you’re contributing in a remarkably valuable way to the community. In a real sense, we need to care for you. Not just those of us in hospice, but the community we represent. The most difficult moments of life, especially as we travel with those who are dying, offer vistas from which to view the astonishing panorama of life, its crescendos as well as its depths. I wonder how much wisdom, compassion, and love we extract from our lives as we attempt to extinguish even the thought of old age, suffering, and death. Contemplation of my mortality and meditations on death have caused many tears to flow over the past week. But they have gifted me with renewed appreciation for the finitude of the days I have left…and I am even more grateful as each one arrives.

Roger E. Breisch is a resident of Batavia and Speaker Provocateur REBreisch.com

His latest book, Questions That Matter, is available at Amazon.com

Your finances Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to money Understanding family attitudes towards money may improve financial decisions and reduce financial stress. by Jacob Cate, crpc

eople inherit more from their parents and grandparents than big feet, eye color, selfdiscipline, a passion for sports or an artistic bent; most also assume their families’ ideas and attitudes toward money. Researchers call these inherited money mindsets ‘money scripts.’ These are categories of belief associated with problematic financial decisions that create chronic stress.1, 2 Understanding the scripts that underlie financial choices may help improve decision-making and reduce financial stress. Researchers at the University of Kansas studied four factors that encompass a variety of money scripts: 1. Money avoidance: Some money avoiders believe they don’t deserve to have money. Others think money is bad. Either way, money can be a source of fear, anxiety or disgust. Money avoiders often sabotage their financial success.1, 2 2. Money worship: Money worshippers share a “belief that more money will solve all of life’s problems and bring happiness...”2 The reward of more money becomes a carrot dangling just ahead that is never quite reached. These beliefs have been associated with compulsive hoarding, unreasonable risktaking, gambling, overspending, compulsive buying and other destructive financial behaviors.1, 2 3. Money status: People whose beliefs register on this scale adhere to the idea that money confers status. They see a clear distinction between socioeconomic classes, and their sense of self-worth is often linked to 8 kaneneighbors.com

net worth. Some may pretend to have more money than they do in order to appear successful.2 4. Money vigilance: The vigilant believe it is important to work and save. They are watchful, frugal and concerned about finances. While these traits can support healthy financial decisions, the vigilant are often anxious about money matters and wary of financial risk. Consequently, their ability to enjoy the benefits and security of money may be limited.2 Within these categories, the 10 money scripts that result in chronic stress are:3 1. More money will make things better. Generations of families with this script may spend their lives accumulating more. 2. Money is bad. Grounded in the belief money makes people bad or unhappy, this script may lead to financial self-sabotage. 3. I don’t deserve money. This belief may accompany an inheritance or windfall. It may also lead to people earning below their potential. 4. I deserve to spend money. Everyone does. However, when this leads to overspending it creates financial problems. 5. There will never be enough money. Fear and anxiety may cause people to work long hours, neglect relationships, and fail to enjoy the benefits of their labor. 6. There will always be enough money. A belief the universe will always provide, whether a person takes action or not. 7. Money is unimportant. This rationalization is used to excuse

poor financial decisions. 8. Money will give my life meaning. People with this script often immediately and strongly reject it. Their actions may tell a different story. 9. It’s not nice (or necessary) to talk about money. This attitude may be formed by the idea it is not polite to talk about money, politics, or religion. 10. If you are good, the universe will supply all your needs. This belief is prevalent among people in helping professions and those from strong religious backgrounds. Many people who earn substantial incomes and make sound decisions in other areas of their lives compromise their financial security by making poor financial choices. In some cases, inherited money scripts are the issue. The good news is it’s possible to change the way you think about money. First, it’s important to identify the money beliefs that may be stunting your ability to grow wealth. The next step is adopting new ways of thinking, and that often means learning more about money. Financial knowledge can be a powerful tool.2, 3 Jacob J. Cate is an Associate Wealth Advisor at Masus Financial Group, Ltd., Batavia He is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor CRPC®. 1 newprairiepress.org/cgi/viewcontent. cgi?article=1009&context=jft 2 onefpa.org/journal/Pages/DEC14-The-Psychologyof-Wealth-Psychological-Factors-Associated-with-HighIncome.aspx 3 books.google.com/books?id= cF-hAgAAQBAJ&q=m ost+common#v= onepage&q=most common&f=false 4 onefpa.org/journal/Pages/How Clients’ Money Scripts Predict Their Financial Behaviors.aspx

Stay safe on summer vacations by Ben Scott

While safety concerns might be the last thing on your mind while organizing a trip, taking a few precautions will allow you to fully relax while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re away. kaneneighbors.comâ&#x20AC;&#x192;9

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Stay safe on summer vacations

ronically, planning a vacation can be a fairly stressful undertaking—with limited time off and conflicting family schedules, it’s no surprise that 33% of Americans spend more time researching their vacations than deciding which doctor to visit (digitaltrends.com). While safety concerns might be the last thing on your mind while organizing a trip, taking a few precautions will help put you at ease and allow you to fully relax while you’re away. According to the Batavia Police Department, securing your home is one of the most important steps you can take when getting ready to go on a trip. “When leaving on extended vacations, residents should consider a number of safety measures to help protect their property in their absence,” said Batavia Police Department Watch Commander Eric

Above, Ottawa is a great weekend getaway Previous page, Starved Rock State Park offers amazing hiking trails. 10 kaneneighbors.com

Blowers. “General home safety tips like strong, sturdy doors, deadbolt locks and home security systems are vitally important to protect your home while you’re away.” You’ll also want to make sure your home looks lived in, especially during peak summer vacation months when crime rates rise by about 10% (safewise.com). “Mail piling up can be an indicator to a potential burglar that a house is vacant, so residents should stop delivery of their mail and newspapers, or request a trusted neighbor to pick these items up daily,” Blowers said. “Residents should arrange for their lawn to remain trimmed or mowed, or the driveway shoveled in winter months. And it’s also wise to have at least one light on a timer, as well as outside lighting active during low-light hours. Another option for residents is to have motion activated floodlights on the premises.” Blowers said Batavia residents are welcome to notify the police department before leaving, but added that trusted neighbors are the best people to inform about a departure. “Trusted neighbors can keep the house under close watch and notify police if anything suspicious is observed.” When planning your trip, there are several ways a reputable travel agent can also help make your vacation safer—especially if you’re going on cross-county adventure or plan to travel abroad. “Always book with a professional agent,” advised Cindy Brown, President of OUI Travel, located at Randall Rd.’s Jewel Shopping Plaza in Batavia. “As agents we receive updates from reliable sources regarding weather, travel alerts and natural disasters. We are ‘in the know’ and are here to assist.” Brown said vacationers should always purchase travel insurance that offers 24/7 travel assistance. “This means they will assist you

while traveling, solve any unforeseen events such as flight delays, missed connections, baggage delays and loss. Some insurance policies only offer reimbursement once you have returned home and filed a claim. Good travel insurance is your back up plan when something goes wrong.” Additionally, Brown encouraged travelers to take a photo of their passports and keep a copy in their luggage while traveling abroad; if you lose your passport, a photo can serve as your proof of citizenship when you visit the embassy to have it replaced. “There is no need to have your passport on your person at all times,” Brown said. “While staying in a hotel, leave your passport in your room safe. Do carry a photo ID with you such as a state ID card or your driver’s license.” Similarly, Brown recommended travelers take pictures of their prescription medication bottles. “If you are like me you know you take something for blood pressure, but don’t know the name or dosage. If you need to have it refilled while away from home, these pictures are invaluable. Never pack medications in checked baggage.” Conversely, some photos can be a detriment to your safety while on vacation—specifically those posted on social media. “As tempting as posting photos from a trip may be, it also broadcasts to the world that your house is currently unattended,” Officer Blowers added. Finally, Brown said international travelers should register with the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Enrollment in the program involves filling out a simple form that advises local embassies of your travel intentions. This free service helps the U.S. Embassy contact you in an emergency, whether natural disaster, civil unrest

Ottawa has spectacular river scenery. or a family crisis. Folks traveling abroad have likely had their vacations planned months in advance, but for anyone looking to take an impromptu road trip this summer there countless weekend getaway destinations in Illinois. “Don’t let the summer slip away without traveling in Illinois, because this time of year brings an exciting energy to the state that’s hard to ignore,” said Cory Jobe, Illinois Office of Tourism Director. “From the rolling hills of southern Illinois to cruising the Great River Road or hiking through Starved Rock Coun-

try, Illinois offers amazing places and experiences when you’re looking to escape, unwind and enjoy.” (See, page 12). If you don’t want to venture too far from home, consider taking a weekend trip to Ottawa this summer, only an hour-long excursion from Batavia via IL-71. “Nestled along the Illinois and Fox River, Ottawa has become a popular destination for anyone looking to relax and enjoy some ‘me time’ without losing the comforts of life,” said Curt Bedei, Director of the Ottawa Visitors Center. “The down-

town offers many shops and unique restaurants, and the architecture, large murals, art and performances bring culture to life.” There’s a lot going on in Ottawa in the next couple months, including the 4th of July fireworks display at Ottawa Township High School—one of the largest and most spectacular light shows in central Illinois. Whether you’re taking a short weekend trip to Ottawa or going on a cross-country road trip, you’ll want to make sure your vehicle is in peak condition. The science and technology magazine Popular Mechanics notes that fluids are the lifeblood of any car; check your car’s six essential fluids (oil, radiator fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, transmission fluid and windshield fluids ) before you leave and decide what needs attention. Service intervals on each of these fluids depend on mileage, so consider how far you’ve driven and how far you plan to drive on your road trip. Oil, for instance, should continued on page 13

Galena’s iconic 19th century downtown draws visitors year round.

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Best getaways to enjoy Illinois Northern Illinois

Great Wolf Lodge, Gurnee The new Great Wolf Lodge, opening July 1, is a yearround family destination with numerous attractions and amenities designed to create memorable vacation experiences for the whole family.

Six Flags Great America, Gurnee Want to get your kids moving in the morning? Mention those six beautiful flags. That should do the trick. Plan a day at Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor to get the blood flowing with classic rollercoasters like Superman, Batman and the Joker, or catch some age-appropriate entertainment at one of the many shows throughout the day.

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, Galena Set amid the rolling hills of northwestern Illinois, Eagle Ridge has four golf courses. Their jewel is the multi award-winning General, an 18-hole, par 72 course with over 250 feet of elevation changes throughout.

Great River Road, Alton

Galena

Seasonal waterfalls, awe-inspiring bluffs and rugged canyons dominate the storied landscape at Starved Rock. Outdoor activities include hiking, canoeing, paddle boat cruises, cross-country skiing, trolley rides, fishing and picnicking.

Carefully preserved nineteenth-century buildings set into the Mississippi River Valley paint the backdrop of this northwest hideaway. Shop the iconic downtown, sip wine at local vineyards, visit championship golf courses, hit the slopes for a day of skiing or explore the lush rivers and hiking trails dotted throughout the area.

Central Illinois

Southern Illinois

Springfield

The Links at Kokopelli, Marion

History comes alive in Springfield, home to more Lincoln sites than anywhere else in the nation. Springfield is also the center of many Illinois Bicentennial celebrations this summer as the state rings in its 200th birthday.

The Links set the standard in southern Illinois for a great golf experience with family-friendly green fees. Designed by internationally-renowned golf course architect Steve Smyers, Kokopelli has been recognized by Golf Week Magazine as a top course in Illinois.

Shawnee Forest Country

Starved Rock Country

Great Rivers Country Alton

Head south on the Great Rivers Scenic Byway for spectacular views of the Mississippi River and its limestone bluffs. Alton welcomes shoppers looking for antiques and art. My Just Desserts serves lunch classics plus delicious homemade pie—its signature is Mrs. Ledbetter’s chocolate. Browse several classy antiques stores, including Alton Antique Center, Country Meadows Antiques and Prairie Peddler Antiques. 12 kaneneighbors.com

Located in southern Illinois, the Shawnee National Forest’s natural beauty is ideal for all types of outdoor recreation. Experience the beautiful scenery in the southernmost region of Illinois and Shawnee Forest Country as you hike, bike, golf, and sip wine in quaint towns, state parks, and wineries. Getaway information provided by the Illinois Office of Tourism. For more in-depth information on these Illinois vacation destinations, read the extended version of this feature story at Kaneneighbors.com.

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be changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, while transmission fluid can last for 60,000 miles or more. Of course, dependable tires are essential to any successful road trip. Underinflated tires will waste gas, while overinflated tires make ride quality worse because they’re less compliant. Check your tire pressure every 1,000 miles—a few times, depending on the length of your trip. Additionally, you should have your tires rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles and replaced every 25,000 to 50,000 miles. Other general car maintenance should include replacing worn brake pads, clogged air filters (about every 12,000 miles) and burnt out light bulbs (an easy way to get pulled over on a road trip!). You’ll also want to take a few safety precautions once you’re out on the road. Make sure you have a fully stocked car emergency kit that includes a first aid kit, flashlight, flares or reflective triangles, seat belt cutter and window breaker. Before long drives, get enough sleep and eat a snack or meal for energy, and pull over and take breaks every couple hours even if you don’t feel tired. If you can, share the driving responsibility with someone else; this will allow you to keep an eye on each other while driving and enable you to nap without losing time. Or, if you’re driving alone, turn on the radio or crack the window to keep yourself awake. If you’re involved in an accident, move to a secure ground where you can call 911. To avoid more damage, turn on your car’s hazard lights and lay your reflective lights or flares. Even if you’re involved in a minor crash, it’s wise to get the police involved and fill out an accident report (be sure to secure a copy of this report). You should also photograph and document the crash—shots of the accident scene will help give a perspective to the event and will assist you in making your case if there’s a dispute with

another driver. With so much going on in Batavia this summer—Windmill City Festival, the 4th of July Sky Concert, the Taste of Batavia Block Party and the downtown Batavia Farmers Market number among many the city’s many fantastic events—it’s a wonder anyone would ever want

to leave. But no matter how idyllic your hometown, it’s a fact of life that everyone needs a vacation. Take a few precautions before your next trip and ensure your vacation is a safe and happy one! Ben Scott is the community editor of Neighbors Magazines.

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Currents Use water wisely outdoors

• Water your lawn only when it needs it. A good way to see if your lawn needs watering is to step on the grass; if it springs back up, it doesn’t need water and if it stays flat, it does need water. • Avoid watering on windy days. Wind will carry water away from the intended area. • Water during the coolest part of your scheduled day to avoid excess evaporation and to help prevent the growth of fungus. • Deep-soak your lawn when you do water to get down to the roots. • Position sprinklers so water lands on the lawn, not on paved areas. • Install a rain shut-off device on your automatic sprinklers to eliminate unnecessary watering. • Adjust your lawn mower to a higher setting. Longer grass shades root systems and holds soil moisture better than a closely clipped lawn. • Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants. Mulch will slow the evaporation of moisture and discourage weed growth. • Wash the car using a bucket of water, using the hose only to rinse and wash less frequently during dry, hot weather.

Street resurfacing is underway Construction of the 2018 Street Resurfacing Program is underway with completion anticipated by the end of September. This year’s program includes asphalt pavement resurfacing, sidewalk repairs, curb repairs, and landscape restoration. If your property is being directly affected by this work you will receive a door hanger at least 24 hours in advance explaining the work that is to be done in front of your house and instructions as to 14

• Use a broom rather than a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks. • Check for leaks in outdoor faucets, pipes and hoses. • Except for the period of July 1 through Aug. 31 of each year, water from the city water distribution system may be used for the establishment of sod and/ or seeded turf lawns. If you have a newly sodded or newly seeded lawn you must obtain a watering permit which allows for more frequent watering. These permits are available at city hall, 100 N. Island Ave. • Sod laying, lawn seeding, and the planting of other landscaping for the establishment of a new lawn or new landscaping is prohibited from July 1 through Aug. 31 each year, unless the source of watering is derived from a private well or other imported water source other than any municipal water source. REMINDER: Only water your lawn on your scheduled day: Even Number Addresses may water on Even Numbered Calendar Days Odd Number Addresses may water on Odd Numbered Calendar Days between the hours of 6–9am and 6–9pm Thank you for doing your part to conserve water.

what you may need to do. For example, if the sidewalk or curb thru your driveway is being replaced you will be without access for a period of time until the work is completed and you will need to park on the street. A contact name and phone number will be included with the door hanger if you have any questions. The goal of this project is to resurface the pavement surface and repair the failing concrete infrastruc-

ture in the public right-of-way. To accomplish this, deteriorated curb through some driveways and storm structures on your street will be removed and replaced before the street is resurfaced. For a construction map showing the streets to be resurfaced please visit the streets resurfacing program webpage at cityofbatavia.net/337/ Street-Resurfacing-Program.

630-454-2000 • cityofbatavia.net

Schedule a pickup of household hazardous waste Residents can schedule a front door pickup of household hazardous waste by calling U.S. Ecology at 866-373-8357 between 6am and 3pm Monday through Friday or by emailing curbside@usecology.com. If calling outside these hours, please leave a voicemail and your call will be returned. Participation is limited to about 22 households per month and will be available only to residents within the Batavia city limits. Residents may be placed on a waiting list if all slots are full for a particular month. The program is funded by a fee collected from the city’s refuse contractor, so there is no direct fee to the resident. People outside the city limits will be directed to the Naperville HHW site. Batavia has partnered with Kane County, which will be administering the program. Residents can schedule one home collection per year to dispose

of paint (oil-based paints, stains, varnishes only—see options on website for latex paint), pesticides, fertilizers, household chemicals, cleaners, auto fluids (excluding motor oil—see options on website), fluorescent lights, and more. Residents are encouraged to work with their neighbors whenever possible to fill the collection bag to the 70-pound maximum weight limit. Once an appointment has been finalized, a 30-gallon bag and kit with labels and instructions will be mailed to the resident. Maximum allowable weight per collection is 70

Street crack filling begins in September The City of Batavia will be starting its annual street crackfilling project in September. Each year, the city evaluates its streets and selects cost-effective maintenance treatments to enhance and extend the useful life of the pavement. When a pavement is relatively in better condition, crackfill is applied to extend the life of the pavement and reduce spot repairs such as potholes. The crackfill program is a very cost effective program and is performed each year on a number of city streets to prevent water from entering the pavement and reduce the spread of cracking. The program includes cleaning and sealing cracks, voids or joints in the street that are two inches (2") in width or

Your elected city officials

Mayor– Jeffery D. Schielke

City Clerk– Ellen Posledni

Aldermen Serving until May 2019 Ward 1 Scott Salvati ssalvati@cityofbatavia.net Ward 2 Alan P. Wolff awolff@cityofbatavia.net Ward 3 Dan Chanzit dchanzit@cityofbatavia.net Ward 4 Susan Stark sstark@cityofbatavia.net Ward 5 Lucy Thelin-Atac lthelina@cityofbatavia.net Ward 6 Michael Russotto mrussott@cityofbatavia.net Ward 7 David J. Brown dbrown@cityofbatavia.net

pounds. The company will call the resident the day before collection with a reminder to place the full bag on the porch or driveway for pickup. In order to keep costs down and serve as many residents as possible within budget, certain items are not accepted through this collection program because there are options in the community for recycling. For additional information, please visit cityofbatavia.net and enter “household hazardous waste” in the “Search” box. If you have questions, please call the Batavia Public Works Street Division at 630-454-2400.

less with a fiber-reinforced asphalt cement product. Crackfilling is a mobile operation that results in minimal disturbance to residences, businesses and motorists, however, lane closures may be required when the contractor is working along major thoroughfares. The roadways will remain open to at least one lane of traffic in each direction at all times and any lane closures will occur between 9am to 3pm to minimize the impact during peak travel times. Parking may be restricted for short periods of time when the contractor is working along local streets. A map showing the streets to be crackfilled is also available on the city website at: cityofbatavia.net/603/ Street-Crackfilling-Program Treasurer– Gerald R. Miller Aldermen Serving until May 2021 Ward 1 Michael O’Brien mobrien@cityofbatavia.net Ward 2 Martin J. Callahan mcallahan@cityofbatavia.net Ward 3 Elliot Meitzler emeitzler@cityofbatavia.net Ward 4 Tony Malay tmalay@cityofbatavia.net Ward 5 Mark Uher muher@cityofbatavia.net Ward 6 Nicholas P. Cerone ncerone@cityofbatavia.net Ward 7 Drew McFadden dmcfadden@cityofbatavia.net

Currents City offers 2018 parkway tree program The City of Batavia provides residents with an opportunity to purchase a parkway tree, as part of its commitment to reforestation in Batavia. The available species are locally grown, quality trees that do well in city parkways. We offer a variety of species each year to provide a diversified parkway tree population for our community. Residents pay one-half of the tree cost, which is posted on the city’s website. The cost covers the tree, planting, and mulch. Residents will be invoiced for their share of the tree cost after planting. To apply for a tree, please submit the online request form (form available at cityofbatavia.net/parkwaytree). We will accept requests until Sept. 15 for fall trees (or while supplies last). If you require a paper form, call us at the number below and one will be sent to you. Please call the City of Batavia Street Division at 630-454-2400 with any questions.

Triumph™ Elm ( Ulmus ‘Morton Glossy’), is one of the trees available for fall planting. It is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease.

New rates for garbage and yard waste effective July 1 Refuse / Yard Waste Sticker:................................................ $2.95 Half-Refuse Bag (Yellow):..................................................... $2.00 95-Gallon Refuse Cart:...............................................$25.00/mo. 65-Gallon Refuse Cart:...............................................$23.25/mo. 35-Gallon Refuse Cart:...............................................$22.00/mo. 35-, 65-, or 95-Gallon Recycling Cart:.....................No charge Additional 35-, 65-, or 95-Gallon Recycling Cart:.$1.20/mo. 65-Gallon Yard Waste Cart:....................................... $29.81/mo. (service runs 4/1–11/30 and is billed only for these months) Starting July 1, the cost for refuse disposal will be changing for Batavia residents. Residents can continue to use the stickers they have on hand through the end of July, and there will not be a sticker buy-back period. The new stickers may be used for either refuse or yard waste and will be red. Advanced Disposal will be mailing information to all residents about rates, changes to the program, and survey about the condition of the toters. Any toters 16

in poor condition will be replaced at no expense to homeowners. If you need an additional recycling cart, they are available from Advanced Disposal for an additional $1.20/cart/month. Collection days will remain the same. New enhancements to this contract include yard waste collection for the first two weeks of the season without stickers in March (see services calendar next spring for these specific weeks). Residents may also add food scrap items to yard waste bags/cans (fruits, vegetables, grains, and pastas). To report missed pickups, please contact Advanced Disposal at 630-587-8282 Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. If Advanced Disposal does not resolve your issue to your satisfaction or if you have any questions, please contact the Batavia Public Works, Street Division at 630-454-2400 Monday through Friday from 7am to 4pm.

630-454-2000 • cityofbatavia.net

Monthly curbside brush collection available for residents Curbside residential brush pickup is available for residents that pay the monthly leaf/brush fee on their utility bill. Brush/limbs are to be at the curb for collection no later than 7am on Monday of your scheduled week, but no sooner than the weekend before that. Crews will make only one pass by each residence. Brush placed out after our crews have passed will not be collected until the next scheduled pickup date.

2018 Brush Collection Schedule

East Side Collection

West Side Collection

July 9

July 16

Aug. 13

Aug. 20

Sept. 10

Sept. 17

Oct. 8

Oct. 15

Nov. 26—Citywide

The following procedures must be followed to ensure the collection of your brush: • Maximum diameter is 6" (logs cannot be split); maximum length of limbs is 12'. • Brush should be stacked into one large pile in the front/side parkway with cut ends facing the curb, and placed away from parkway trees, mailboxes, utility poles/boxes, hydrants, and parked vehicles. Brush will not be collected from alleys or vacant lots. • Brush/limbs must not be tied, bundled, in containers, bagged, or put on the street. • Brush pile should contain only brush. Foreign objects will not be collected. • Program is for residentially-generated brush only, not contractor tree removals or trimming. • Brush left out on the parkway between collection dates is subject to a possible code violation citation.

The amount of brush that has been placed out citywide in any given month dictates how quickly your area will be reached, but each side of town is typically completed by Friday of the scheduled week. Major storms may affect the schedule, and notice of any special brush collection will be posted on the city’s website. The monthly collections are intended to handle most storm damage limbs that fall during the season, and special collections are done very rarely. If your brush was out at 7am on Monday of your scheduled collection week and not collected by the end of the workday on Friday, please notify the Batavia Public Works Street Division at 630-454-2400 no later than the following Monday.

For materials that do not meet the specifications at left: • Advanced Disposal will collect yard waste bags/32gallon cans (not to exceed 50 pounds per bag/32gallon can) consisting of twigs, evergreen clippings, roots, stumps, and plants on your regular trash collection day, beginning in April. A refuse sticker should be attached to the yard waste bag or 32-gallon can. If a can is used, it should be clearly marked “Yard Waste” on the side facing the street. • Residents with limbs/brush exceeding the requirements for the program can contact a private service to have it removed at the resident’s expense. • Unincorporated residents should contact their township offices regarding brush collection services that may be available to them.

If you have any questions, please call the Batavia Public Works Street Division at 630-454-2400 weekdays from 7am–4pm or visit the website at cityofbatavia.net/brushcollection.

Storm sewer construction scheduled for late summer The city has experienced localized on-street flooding on Wilson St. near its intersection with College Ave. during moderately intense rain events over the past several years. To investigate this problem a drainage study was performed to analyze the existing storm sewer network. The study recommends replacing and upsizing the aging storm sewer along College/Cleveland/Forest from Wilson St. to Mahoney Creek. Based on those recommendations

staff moved forward this spring with detailed engineering design. The engineering plans are now completed and the project is currently out-to-bid. The anticipated construction will be August/ September. Prices for similar projects bid this spring have come in higher than anticipated. Depending on the outcome of the bidding, this project may need to be scaled back to include only the blocks of Forest Ave. and Cleveland Ave. where the most

critical “bottleneck” is occurring. A neighborhood meeting was held on May 9th to discuss the project. The slides from the meeting can be viewed at the web site below. You can follow project updates on the city website for the project cityofbatavia.net < Business & Development < City Improvements < Drainage < College and Wilson Street Drainage Improvements. 17

Currents

Fitness and firefighting Batavia’s fire department sets new standards

he fire service is a very physically demanding job that presents many different challenges. Firefighters and paramedics need to be ready at all times. To keep the personnel fit and potentially reduce injuries, the Batavia Fire Department has created a daily workout routine that is specific to the kind of work firefighters and paramedics do on the job. Statistics on firefighter health and safety nationwide are not encouraging. More than 30% of firefighters get hurt on the job each year, and 50% of early retirements among firefighters are due to injuries sustained on the job, including heart ailments, back injuries and other stress-induced maladies. That leads to lost time and good people leaving fire departments. It started off with a two month introduction to “reset the body” by starting with the basics of getting 18

everyone moving properly. The main goals were to correct any bad habits that may have developed over the years, prevent injuries, and increase flexibility and muscle endurance. In order to accomplish these goals, basic functional movements and proper breathing were stressed in the beginning. Firefighters and paramedics are constantly moving in ways that are hard on the body, such as picking up a patient off the ground, or dragging a hose down a hallway in 80 lbs. of gear. Later some cardiovascular exercise, body weight muscle endurance, and a variety of different stretches were introduced. The idea is to change the culture. These workouts are also building more teamwork and confidence to perform their jobs better. The group has adopted a number of sayings to focus and help with motivation: Being fit for duty is one of the most vital and fundamental

ingredients of being a successful firefighter. They don’t work out; they train for what the community expects them to do. All these incremental changes are designed to prepare Batavia firefighters to do a better job in service to the community. The Batavia firefighter fitness program is making waves in the greater firefighting community. Metropolitan cities to the east of Batavia have inquired about how to get things started in their own departments. Better fitness could indeed be the wave of the future for firefighters in general. By being proactive and acknowledging the importance of moving properly and the amount of physical demands of the job, the health and fitness culture of the Batavia Fire Department is moving in the right direction.

Downtown Batavia Downtown is Everyone’s Neighborhood!

Say Hello to Summer in Downtown— There is no shortage of reasons to get your family downtown in the Summer months. Our Batavia MainStreet Family and thousands of community volunteers have been planning and prepping for you to create many memories along the Fox River. In June, we welcomed three new board member: Darren Enger, Insurance Services; Kurt Hagemann, Hagemann Wealth Management; and Kyle Boyce, Boyce Body Werks, who will be amazing additions to our team. Make sure to say hello if you see our summer intern Rachel Liesendahl down at the Saturday Morning Batavia Farmers’ Market on River Street from 8am until

12pm each week. Downtown Batavia is the place to be thanks to all of our volunteers, community members, partners, sponsors and businesses! Jamie Saam Executive Director, Batavia MainStreet

Meet Rachel Liesendahl, MainStreet’s summer intern.

Want to get more involved? Reach out to us at MainStreet—630-761-3528 or visit downtownbatavia.com.

#DowntownBatavia

Cocktails in the Park Sat., July 21 at 7pm Downtown, Appleton Park (Riverwalk behind city hall) We invite you to join us at the 7th Annual Cocktails in the Park. Discover downtown Batavia and enjoy an evening on the riverbanks of the Fox River with live music, drinks, small plates and more! This year, take advantage of your chance to “Win the Bar” with a $20 raffle ticket where you get an opportunity to win an entire tent full of cocktail mixers, spirits, barware and more! Downtown Batavia is everyone’s neighborhood, so we welcome you to join us for this beautiful and unique event that will help raise funds for Batavia MainStreet for our revitalization efforts. *Ticket price includes small plates, a collectible whiskey class (first come, first serve) and entry to the event. Cash/credit bar is available. Tickets are on sale at downtownbatavia.com for $30 each. We are also selling $50 raffle plus entry tickets that get you into the event but also a 1 in 200 chance to win $2500!

Downtown Batavia Block Party and Taste Sun., Sept. 2 from 4pm–9pm Celebrate Labor Day weekend as Batavia MainStreet hosts a ‘Taste of Batavia’ sampler party complete with live music, activities and dancing. The Block Party will take place on N. River St and the Riverwalk. • Kids Activities and play area—River City Church will host a bounce house, face painting, balloons, and a raffle. • Lawn games and bags • Classic Car Show, Pie Bake Off, hula hooping and more on River St.! Walk across the pedestrian bridge, or take a stroll across north Wilson St. and view the Classic Car Show that will line the street connecting N. River St. to the Riverwalk. This year the block party will blast you into the past with something for everyone. 19

Batavia Public Library You know that you can have fun biking on the Fox River trail or hanging out at Hall Quarry Beach, but did you know that the Batavia Public Library is a great place to have fun in the summertime? Here are 20 awesome reasons why you should stop by the Library often this summer: 1. Come on inside; the Wi-Fi is free and the air conditioning is on. 2. Take home any book on our shelves for free (with your Library card). 3. Sit in one of our comfy chairs and read magazines or check out magazines to take home and enjoy while relaxing in the hammock. 4. Change up your usual reading style with a graphic novel. 5. Stay all day—we don’t mind. The Library is the perfect place to grab space at a table and get some paperwork done. 6. Talk about books with other book lovers. Our staff loves to talk books. Tell them what you are reading. Ask for recommendations. 7. Meet a friend for lunch in the café. The coffee is hot, the sandwiches are fresh, and the cold drinks will cool you off. 8. Take home the latest movies on DVD. 9. Get free trips to museums. We’ve partnered with 18 museums to offer the Museum Pass for patrons to check out. 10. Be entertained at events and programs happening every week this summer. 11. Earn coupons or prizes when you join the Summer Reading Club (for all ages). 12. Let the kids borrow games and puzzles for something new when they hit that “I’m bored” phase of summer. 13. Grab a Playaway, plug in your headphones, and you instantly have an audiobook that fits in your pocket and can go with you anywhere. 14. Use our computers; they are loaded with MS Office software. You don’t even have to come into the Library to get awesome stuff for free: 15. Have a librarian put together a list of reading recommendations via email that is just for you. The Library will be closed: Wed., July 4 Fri., Aug. 24— Staff development day Library Hours Monday–Thursday 9 am–9 pm Friday and Saturday 9 am–5 pm Sunday 12–5 pm (Sept.–May) Sunday 1–4pm (June–Aug.) 20

16. Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks when you are home or traveling. Use your library card with the Overdrive, Hoopla, or Axis 360 apps and download eBooks and eAudiobooks to your computer or mobile device. 17. Use Hoopla to view movies and TV shows for free on your phone, computer, or mobile device. 18. Gain some free time for yourself when you let the kids watch and listen to a story while they read along with Tumblebooks and Bookflix online. 19. Get advice before you make a major purchase. Your library card connects you with Consumer Reports online. 20. Come to the Library and discover the twentieth AWESOME reason for yourself! The more time that you spend at the Library, the more unexpected things you will discover. Stop by the Library and explore!

Telephone 630-879-1393 Fax: 630-879-9118 TTY: 630-879-8335 Home Delivery: 630-879-1393, ext. 290 Library Director George H. Scheetz

Library Trustees Andrew Deitchman, President Diane Blodgett, Vice President Jo Ann Smith, Secretary Jennifer Culotta, Treasurer Kate Garrett Richard Henders Michael MacKenzie

630-879-1393 • BataviaPublicLibrary.org

Under the Cupola

Key Ideas from Community Engagement At the Batavia Public Library, we believe that the Library’s success is dependent upon an ongoing, collaborative partnership between the Library and its community. In July 2017, the Board of Library Trustees authorized the formation of a citizens’ committee to help chart a path for the Library’s continued success by (among other charges) creating a process whereby a broadbased group of residents could engage in learning, dialogue, and deliberation on issues facing the Library; and determining key issues. The facilitating team, led by Daniel Russo and Kathryn Hubbard, produced a series of four open, interactive, town hall meetings to engage the community. Here are the key ideas from those sessions:— Your Library Today: The State of the Library 2018 Participants reported that they: • Enjoy their Library experiences • Found the Library’s employees knowledgeable and friendly; the programs interesting and informative • Consider the collections diverse and current • Valued the benefits provided by community collaborations Most participants were surprised to discover a program, service, or collection that was new to them. Participants acknowledged that there are long-term financial challenges with respect to facility maintenance and day-to-day operations. Focus on the Future: Trends in Libraries Participants identified trends in society that influence what users expect from their Library. They:

• Want to maintain the print collection while expanding digital offerings • Acknowledged that technology in all areas is critically important and changing rapidly • Suggested the need to understand demographic factors in relation to Library services • Anticipate increased demand for meeting space and expanded hours Stewards of the Public’s Investment The “new” Batavia Public Library building is now more than 16 years old and starting to face major maintenance needs. The independently prepared Capital Asset Study identifies site and building needs for the next 20 years. The study noted that delayed maintenance is detrimental to the building and expensive, because maintenance and repair costs will only escalate. The budget presentation showed that 95% of the Library’s income comes from property tax. If the Library maintains its current level of programs and services, then its income is not adequate for addressing maintenance and repair needs. Participants evaluated and ranked many possible solutions. The highestranking solution was to transfer the soon-to-be-retired seven-cent tax rate for construction bonds to the Library’s tax rate for operations (with no tax rate increase). The final report was prepared by the facilitating team and presented to the Board of Library Trustees on June 19. You can read the final report on our website. This summer, I hope to see you at the Library. George H. Scheetz Director

Genealogy Research

Parking lot closed for construction The Library’s parking lot, which (after nearly 20 years) is in deteriorating condition, will be completely replaced in August. Please watch for signs directing you daily to the open section of the lot. We anticipate that the Library building will remain open every day during this project. There will be three parts to this project. Initially the parking lot curbs will be repaired or replaced, as needed. During this phase, the parking lot will remain open (except for a few spaces at a time). During the next two phases of the paving project, one-half of the parking lot will be closed for construction at a time, leaving the other half open for parking.

Whether you’re just starting or would like help overcoming obstacles, a librarian will guide you in your genealogy research during a one-hour, one-on-one session. Available Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm. Batavia Public Library card required.

Batavia Public Library Programs and activities for youth Registration Information: Unless otherwise noted, July program registration begins July 1; August program registration begins Aug. 1. Stop by or call the Youth Services Desk, 630-879-1393, ext. 500, for more information and to register. Priority is given to Batavia Public Library cardholders for all programs requiring registration. Patrons of all abilities are welcome at our programs. Please contact the Library regarding accommodations. Advance registration is required for programs designated

For Babies, Tots and Preschoolers Stories in Motion

Mon., July 2, 11am Sat., Aug. 4, 11am Ages 3–5 Books are great to listen to, but they really come alive when we add movement to them too! We’ll act out stories, learn fun stretches, and practice lively movements to rhymes and songs. Each class will explore a different theme.

Baby Play & Learn

Fri., July 6, 10am Fri., Aug. 10, 10am Babies and toddlers through 23 months Drop-in playtime for parents and babies. Please make alternate care arrangements for older siblings. Space is limited.

Toddler Time

Tues., July 10, 10am Mon., July 30, 10am Ages 2–3 with a caregiver Enjoy stories, rhymes, and more.

Baby Storytime

Tues., July 10, 11am Fri., July 20, 10am Babies through 23 months

with a caregiver Interactive program for babies with stories, rhymes, and music.

ABC Storytime

Wed., July 11, 10am Ages 3–6 Activities, books, and craft program for children without a caregiver.

Toddler Art: Cosmic Edition

Fri., July 20, 11:30am Ages 2–3 Toddlers will create out-ofthis-world art at this dropin class. Stop by stations that include paint, air dry clay, and more.

Baby & Tot Storytime

Tues., July 24, 10am Babies and tots through 35 months with a caregiver Drop in for songs, rhymes and stories. Please make alternate care arrangements for older siblings. Batavia Public Library card required.

Winnie the Pooh Party Thurs., July 26, 11am–12pm Join us in celebrating Winnie the Pooh and

friends before the Disney® Christopher Robin movie release on Aug. 3. We’ll have Pooh games, a craft and, of course, a treat. Activities will be available for one hour and are open to all ages. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Preschool Play & Learn

Thurs., Aug. 9, 10am Ages 2–5 with caregiver Enjoy playtime with your child and explore our early literacy stations which include activities with letters, numbers, sequencing, and more. No registration necessary.

For Students Anime

Tues., July 3, 2–3pm Grades 5–8 Whether you are an Anime enthusiast or new to Anime, join us for snacks, discussion, Anime bingo, and vote on an Anime show to watch.

Passport Club, Tourists

Thurs., July 12, 1pm Mon., July 23, 1pm Grades K–2

Passport Club, Explorers

Mon., July 9, 11am Mon., July 30, 1pm Grades 3–5 Discover the art, music, food, and stories from South America, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Students will create a passport for each class that will be stamped once our “travel” and activities fair is completed. Please note grades and register for each class individually.

Book Buddies

Fri., July 6, 2pm Wed., July 11, 11am Mon., July 16, 7pm Wed., July 25, 2pm Wed., Aug. 1, 11am Ages 6–8 Young readers are encouraged to practice their reading skills by joining Book Buddies. Youth Services’ Junior Volunteers will be partnered with Book Buddy participants for approximately one hour of reading. This program focuses on book sharing rather than tutoring. Please register for each date your child will attend.

American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course

Wed., July 11, 9:30am–5pm Ages 11–15 A 7.5-hour training course in which students learn basic babysitting skills and how to deal with emergencies. Participants must attend entire session. Registration begins June 14. Due to the popularity of this program a lottery drawing will be held on June 26. Priority given to Batavia Public Library cardholders. Class

Celebrate Winnie the Pooh and friends, July 26. 22

630-879-1393 • BataviaPublicLibrary.org Families get up close and personal with 10 different animals, July 12. sponsored by the Batavia Public Library Foundation.

Kids Read

Tues., July 10, 3pm Grades 4–6 I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 by Lauren Tarshis While visiting Japan, Ben is swept away and stranded by one of the most epic disasters. Can he survive? Read the book then join us for discussion and activities. Reserve a copy of the book when you register.

Candy Sushi

Fri., July 13, 11am Grades 6–8 Sushi with a twist! Put your own spin on this Japanese-style recipe using sweets like Rice Krispies Treats®, gummy, and flat, fruit-flavored snacks, and other candies.

Paws for Tales

Sat., July 14, 28, 10am–11:30am Grades 1–4 Children are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a specially trained therapy dog. The goal of “Paws for Tales” is to create a positive, non-threatening, and fun environment in which reading aloud is enjoyed. Register for a 15-minute time slot. Presented by the Naperville Area Humane Society.

Curiosity Club

Mon., July 16, 11am Grades K–2 Through books, games, and experiments, children will explore math and

science with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Each child will also receive a take-home activity.

Book Gems

Wed., July 18, 11am Grades 2–3 Perfect Time for Pandas by Mary Pope Osborne Jack and Annie travel to China, but an earthquake interrupts their mission and threatens the lives of the people and animals at the zoo. Join us for discussion with a special guest who will share fascinating information about China and fun activities. Reserve a copy of the book when registering.

unique colorful landscapes with richly patterned hot air balloons. The beautiful painterly effect is surprising! Presented by Water Street Studios.

Mad Libs

Wed., July 25, 11am Grades 3–5 Join us for a unique Mad Libs event that combines creative writing with geography. You’ll get a story sheet with blanks to fill in with words and phrases that reflect the culture of the country of your choice. We’ll provide supplies and material on different countries, you bring your imagination.

Slime Time

Thurs., July 26, 2pm Grades 6–8 Have squishy, gooey, yucky fun making your own slime! See how your slime compares to your peers’ slime.

Lego® Fun

Students create a fun version of this Japanese treat, July 13.

World of Chocolate

Wed., July 18, 2pm Grades 3–6 Learn about the different types and tastes of chocolate, where cocoa beans grow, and more. Taste-testing included!

Pastel Hot Air Balloons

Thurs., July 19, 11am Ages 7–9 Thurs., July 19, 1pm Ages 10–14 Students will learn to combine oil pastels with paint thinner to create

Fri., July 27, 11am Ages 4–10 Use Library Legos for a creation that will be displayed in the Library. Space is limited. Children age 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary. Batavia Public Library card required.

Dewey Club

Fri., July 27, 1pm Grades 2–4 Journey with us back in time to discover fascinating information about your family’s past! Learn how to search for official documents and the origins of your family name. Make a family tree and bring an interesting fact or story about someone in your family. Please fill out an information sheet and bring it to the program. Sheet provided at registration or print a copy from the website.

For Families Reading Takes You Everywhere

Through Aug. 6 Children from birth through middle school are invited to participate in Summer Reading Club 2018. Go places while reading this summer.

Drop-In Craft

Thurs., July 5, 11am–1pm “Foam Glider” Mon., Aug. 6, 2–4pm “Very Hungry Caterpillar” All ages Drop in for a craft activity. Children age 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Youth Programs are continued on page 26

Reading Takes You Everywhere Summer Reading Club 2018—May 25–Aug. 6

There’s still time to join Summer Reading Club. Visit the Youth Services Desk, babies–grade 8, or the Reference Desk, high school students–adults. Return logbooks and reading logs by Mon., Aug. 6, 9pm. 23

Batavia Public Library Programs for adults and teens Registration Information: Registration is required for some programs; please call the Reference Desk, 630-879-1393, ext. 200, or register online at BataviaPublicLibrary.org. Advance registration is required for programs designated

Feature Programs Madame X Marks the Spot: The Art of John Singer Sargent

Mon., July 30, 7pm Art historian Jeff Mishur discusses highlights of John Singer Sargent’s career as a portraitist, muralist, and plein air painter. Sargent’s society portraits, including “Madame X,” gave him the ﬁnancial freedom to paint diverse subjects and to travel in Italy, England, France, and Spain. Pair this with the Art Institute exhibit this summer! Art Historian Jeff Mishur discusses John Singer Sargent’s art career.

Questions & Ancestors Genealogy Series Review/Study Session for Did I Get Everything?— Creating a Checklist for Genealogy Research

Thurs., July 19, 7pm Presenters: Susan Lye and Linda Eder from the Kane County Genealogical Society This workshop will enhance and build upon what we learned from Thomas MacEntee’s June presentation, “Did I Get Everything? A Checklist for Online Genealogy Research.” We are grateful

to Mr. MacEntee for granting us permission to use his material in the review.

Cluster Research

Tues., Aug. 7, 7pm Presenter: Laura Street Chaplin Cluster and Collateral Research— What do these interrelated terms mean? How can they help you unpuzzle your ancestors’ stories? Understanding this “backdoor” approach can help you break down brick walls.

Monthly Programs Book Discussion

Tues., Aug. 14, 7:30pm Autumn by Ali Smith This post-Brexit novel tells the story of friendship between Daniel, a century old, and Elizabeth, born in 1984. Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2017.

Before You Call the Handyman Wed., July 25, 7pm

Dan Findley, professional handyman and licensed building engineer, discusses several of the most common fixes you can do for yourself with a small home tool kit. He presents both common home repairs, as well as preventative maintenance, in a fun and humorous way. Novice homeowners are welcome to this light-hearted educational presentation.

September book discussion selection: Montana 1948 by Larry Watson

Save the date! Book Club Party

Wed., Sept. 19, 7pm Batavia book discussion groups are invited to talk about books, meet members of other clubs, learn how the Batavia Public Library can help your book group, and more. More information coming in the next issue of Neighbors.

Chapters Coffeehouse and Cafe

Coffee, cold drinks, sandwiches, pastries— stop in when you visit the Library.

630-879-1393 • BataviaPublicLibrary.org

Sundays on Stage The Batavia Public Library Foundation is the 2018 Season Sponsor.

Stuck in the 60s for Life

Sun., July 29, 2 pm Vocalist Tom Malouf brings his guitar to share the music he loves, including songs by the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, the Everly Brothers, and more. The title says it all!

Sorry, but there will be no Sundays on Stage in August due to Library parking lot construction.

Teen Programs

Advance registration is required for programs designated

Fun Stuff

Inclusion Game Night

Wed., July 11 & Aug. 8, 6:30 pm Teens and young adults of all abilities—and their families and friends—are invited to meet new people and try out a board game or card game in a relaxed setting. High school volunteers are welcome.

Teen Craft: Book Crafts

Thurs., July 12, 7pm Recycle an old book into a craft project! Materials provided.

Technology Coaching

Teen Writing Workshop

Tues., July 24, 7pm Have you got the writing bug? Enjoy some fun writing exercises and share your work (if you want to) in a supportive atmosphere.

Escape the Library!

Thurs., July 26, 7pm Can you outwit the puzzles and escape the Library before time is up? Sign up with a friend and find out!

Follow the Library on

Schedule an appointment with a technology assistant for a one-hour, one-on-one session based on your individual needs. Technology coaching includes instruction on computers, tablets, smartphones, and more. Available Monday–Thursday, 4–8pm. 25

Batavia Public Library Computer classes for adults Registration Information: One-hour, hands-on computer classes. Basic computer skills, including mouse and keyboard proficiency, are required. Registration is required; please call the Reference Desk, 630-879-1393, ext. 200.. Advance registration is required for programs designated

Computer Classes Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016, Part 1

Mon., July 30, 9am Create documents and folders; edit; change font style and size, underline, italicize, make bold, and center text; and save. **Microsoft Word proficiency required:

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016, Part 2**

Mon., Aug. 6, 9am Font and background colors; text boxes, clip art, and photos; bulleted and numbered lists; tables; lines, arrows, and autoshapes; page numbers; and page setup

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016, Part 3**

Mon., Aug. 13, 9am Headers and footers, section breaks, WordArt, page borders, footnotes, endnotes, tables and charts

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016, Part 1**

Thurs., Aug. 16, 9am Summation; formulas; data entry; autofill; print

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016, Part 2**

Thurs., Aug. 30, 9am Add and delete rows and columns; find and replace; sort; navigate workbooks; introduction to charts; security

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2016** Thurs., Sept. 6, 9am

Families can celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday, July 31. Youth Programs continued from page 23

Movies at the Library

Mon., July 2, 2pm Thurs., Aug. 2, 11am Please call the Library for movie title, length, and rating.

Chess Knight

Tuesdays, July 3–Aug. 7, 7 pm Ages 8 through adult Participants should have a basic knowledge of the game.

Animal Quest

Thurs., July 12, 7pm You won’t want to miss this opportunity to get up close and personal with ten different members of the animal kingdom. Informative and entertaining, Animal Quest 26

will delight patrons of all ages with their array of animals, from the exotic to the domestic. Doors to the Founders Room open at 6:45pm.

it the Eiffel Tower? Bring the whole family to compete against other families and test your knowledge of things related to places and travel.

Explore Japan

Potter Palooza

Tues., July 17, 11am–12pm All ages Take a side trip with fun, games, a craft, and treat from Japan. Activities will be available for one hour and are open to all ages. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Travel Trivia

Mon., July 23, 7pm What does GPS stand for? In what city could you vis-

Tues., July 31, 11am–12:30pm Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday. Travel to the world of HP and join us for games, activities, a craft, and fun. Dress up as your favorite character if you wish.

Family Flight School

Sun., Aug. 12, 2pm All ages Children and adults are invited to design the ultimate paper airplane. Then test your design and flying

skills against your fellow pilots in friendly competitions of loop-the-loops, speed, and distance.

Bingo

Mon., Aug. 13, 11am We will play regular number bingo and our specially-designed picture bingo for one hour. Children age 5 and younger must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling.

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News from the Friends The Friends of the Batavia Public Library would like to congratulate this year’s winner of the Margaret C. Cooper Scholarship, Ava Langstaff. She plans to attend the University of Notre Dame to study electrical engineering. Congratulations, Ava! This scholarship is awarded to Library Pages in honor of the work they do to help the Batavia Public Library. Library Pages are those unsung workers who return books, CDs, and DVDs to their proper place so they can be checked out again. The scholarship is named in honor of Margo Cooper, former library director, who oversaw construction of the current building and is the current president of the Friends.

Stock Your Classroom Sale

Sat., Aug. 4 • 9:15am–12pm in the FriendSpace

Open to all teachers—including preschool teachers, day care workers, home educators, and others who teach and tutor kids

Books for kids, teens & adults Prices start at 25¢ for paperbacks and 50¢ for hardcovers

Special buys priced as marked Questions? Email Friends@BataviaPublicLibrary.org

Batavia Public Library Foundation is a proud sponsor of Bulldogs Unleashed 2018. This summer, the foundation invites you to tour the bulldogs on the streets of Batavia. For more information and a walking map of the bulldogs see this website: BulldogsUnleashed.org. P hoto : M ichael Barton, M ichael Barton A rt

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Batavia School District 101 News School Directory District 101 Offices Rosalie Jones Administration Center 335 W. Wilson St. Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8800 • bps101.net

High School Batavia High School 1201 Main St., Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8600 • bhs.bps101.net

Middle School Rotolo Middle School of Batavia 1501 South Raddant Rd. Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8700 • rms.bps101.net

Elementary Schools Alice Gustafson School 905 Carlisle Rd. Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8000 • ags.bps101.net Early Childhood Center 905 Carlisle Rd. Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8000 • ags.bps101.net/ early-childhood Grace McWayne School 3501 Hapner Way Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8100 • gms.bps101.net H. C. Storm School 305 North Van Nortwick St. Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8200 • hcs.bps101.net Hoover-Wood School 1640 Wagner Rd., Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8300 • hws.bps101.net J. B. Nelson School Laurel & William Wood Ln. Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8400 • jbn.bps101.net Louise White School 800 North Prairie St. Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8500 • lws.bps101.net 28

BHS students show off their CTE skills Did you know that Batavia High School has a full range of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for students, including Building Trades, Video Production, Culinary Arts, Graphic Arts, Business, INCubator Entrepreneurship, Photography, Project Lead the Way (Engineering and Computer Science), Child Development, and L.I.N.K. internships? And, not only are these programs available to students, but they are thriving. To share what’s happening within

these programs and celebrate the work of BHS students, the high school hosted a CTE Showcase for community members and BPS101 staff. At the event, students shared information about their experience in each CTE program and gave tours of CTE classrooms for guests. Guests were also treated to lunch, which was catered by the BHS Culinary Arts Department. The department caters many BPS101 events throughout the school year under the direction of BHS teacher Austun Savitski. Students make all of their catered items in the BHS

For more information about Batavia High School Career and Technical Education, visit bhs-cte.weebly.com.

kitchens. The quality and display can compete with a professional catering company. It’s that good. At the end of the event, Batavia High School recent graduate Haley Stein was presented with the “VALEES 2018 Graphics Student of the Year” award from Valley Education for Employment System Director Cassie Blickem.

At the Centre…

Broadway’s Next H!t Musical

Sept. 14, 7:30pm Watch as this talented team creates a musical right before your eyes. The improvisers start with one improvised song, which leads to the making of an entire improvised, never-before-seen musical! This night of music, comedy, and laughter will have you leaving the show wanting more. “Broadway’s Next H!t Musical” has been seen recently at The Triad, Tribeca Film Festival, and at the New York Musical Theater Festival, among many others.

Close to You: The Music of The Carpenters Oct. 19, 7:30pm

A moving tribute to the music and life of three-time Grammy award winner Karen Carpenter who is considered one of the best vocalists of all time. Karen Carpenter captured the attention of a generation with the surprisingly deep material of her unabashedly catchy pop music. Singer and playwright Lisa Rock has compiled a moving tribute to the music and life of Carpenter, and brings it to the stage with her six-piece backing band. Dedicated to recreating the true sound of The Carpenters, Lisa Rock and her band showcase some of the most memorable songs of the ’70s, including “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” and “Close to You.”

Coming Up at The Centre September Sept. 14—Broadway’s Next H!t Musical Sept. 20—Hall of Honor October Oct. 11—But Seriously, Folks… Improv Show Oct. 15—RMS Fall Choir Concert Oct. 16—BHS Fall Band Concert Oct. 17—BHS Fall Choir Concert Oct. 18—BHS Fall Orchestra Concert Oct. 19—Close to You: The Music of The Carpenters Oct. 20—Future Fashionista/ Couture Commando

Season & Individual Tickets Now On Sale! Save 20–30% with Season Ticket Packages Customize your package with the shows you want to see Order your tickets today!

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Batavia School District 101 News Support music in Batavia Batavia music students need your help to support their award-winning music programs. We are the Batavia Music Boosters, a non-profit organization that provides critical funding and volunteers for BPS101 music programs. Over the 2017â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2018 school year, BMB supported: Elementary schools - $20,000 + Rotolo Middle School - $30,000 + Batavia High School - $20,000 + You can help support music, too, by becoming a member: bataviamusicbuffs.org/product-category/membership

Friday, Aug. 17

Batavia High School 5pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;7pm Batavia High School baseball outfield, rain or shine! Fri., Aug. 17 is the kick off for Batavia High School fall athletics and marching band season. The Corn Boil is a wonderful community event where your family can enjoy a meal PLUS purchase spirit wear and support all BPS101 athletes. The Corn Boil draws Batavians of all ages for great food and performances by the BHS Marching Band, Cheer Teams, and Dance Teams. Various sports practices will also take place during the event. This is a community event for all ages, so come out and enjoy the evening! Parking: Please park in the Main or Wilson St. lots and walk behind the stadium visitor stands to the 30

walkway leading to the baseball fields. There will be directional signs. Menu: hot dog or brat, ear of corn, chips, water or soda. Please note: There will be seating under tents for 200 people. We encourage attendees to bring their own lawn chairs in case seating gets too crowded. Dinner pricing: Adults $8, Students $7, Seniors 65 and older $4, Family of four $28, ($6 for each additional family member). Purchase tickets online at bataviabulldogboosters.org or at the gate.

You are invited—BPS101 Hall of Honor 2018 On Thurs., Sept. 20, Batavia Public School District 101 will welcome eight inductees into its fourth annual BPS101 Hall of Honor at Batavia High School and you are invited to the celebration! The BPS101 Hall of Honor was initiated by the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence and BPS101 to promote pride in Batavia Public Schools and to honor alumni, faculty, and friends who have made outstanding accomplishments in their communities and personal lives since they have been associated with the District. The BPS101 Hall of Honor induction ceremony will take place at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre located at Batavia High School (Wilson St. entrance). Evening events include: 6pm—Doors open for reception with desserts in the Batavia Fine Arts Centre atrium. 7pm—Reveal of 2018 BPS101 Hall of Honor in the main hall of Batavia High School. Photo opportunity with inductees. 7:30pm—Awards Ceremony on the main stage of Batavia Fine Arts Centre. Purchase tickets online at hallofhonor.ezregister.com. Tickets are $15/adult; $5/student and child (five and under free). Because the awards ceremony will be part of Homecoming Week, Hall of Honor inductees will also be recognized at the Homecoming Parade on Wed.,

Sept. 19 and the BHS Homecoming Football game on Fri., Sept. 21. Six of the eight inductees will be installed as Batavia High School Alumni, one will enter the Hall of Honor as a BPS101 Staff Member, and one will be installed as a Friend of Batavia for loyal support and dedication to BPS101.

2018 Inductees

Batavia High School Alumni Samira Ahmed (1989) Eldon Frydendall (1956) Matt Holm (1987) Sharron Moran Jauregui (1960) Michael Spillane (1986) Max Striedl (1954) BPS101 Staff Sue Bauer, 29 years of service BPS101 Friend Ronald E. Karabowicz For more information about the BPS101 Hall of Honor, visit BPS101.net/BPShallofhonor and follow along on Twitter.com/BPSHallofHonor and Facebook.com/ BPSHallofHonor.

Batavia Park District News Windmill City Festival returns to the Batavia Riverwalk! July 13–15

“It will blow you away!”

Mark your calendar and be sure to drop by the downtown area to enjoy Batavia’s biggest community event of the summer! Windmill City Festival has become a tried-and-true tradition for many local families. Held in the heart of downtown Batavia at the beautiful Riverwalk, the festival features countless activities over the course of two and a half days. Every member of the family is sure to find a new favorite activity! Admission is free.

Look for these fun activities: • Fun Zone featuring Interactive Inflatables & Family Friendly Attractions • Food Booths • Pet Parade • Diaper Derby • Bags Tournament • Craft & Vintage Market • Golf Challenge

• Sidewalk Chalk Drawing Contest • Live Music • Ice Cream Eating Contest • Bubble Ball • Beer Garden • Chuck the Duck Race And more!

Organized by the Batavia Park District, Batavia Chamber of Commerce and City of Batavia Thank you to our 2018 sponsors: Renewal by Andersen, Huntington Learning Center-Geneva, Home Improvement Network, Euclid Beverage, School of Art, Chiro One Wellness Centers, Elite Remodeling Group. Leaf Filter, Daily Herald, Kane County Cougars, Kane County Chronicle and MetroNet

The 2018 Fun Zone includes these awesome inflatables: • Wrecking Ball • Batter Up • Shooting Stars Basketball • My Little Farm • Pirate Slide Combo • Bungee Run

• 38 Foot Wacky Obstacle Course • Rock Climb and Slide • Two Lane Bungee Run • Velcro Sticky Wall

And returning again this year is the Quad Power Jump!

For more information about Windmill City Festival or for a complete schedule of events, please visit windmillcityfest.org.

Pet Parade

Bring the family pet to their very own parade on Sat., July 14 at 10am. Registration will be held from 9:15–9:50am near the Main Stage and is free to enter. Prizes will be awarded in several categories, including Best Trick, Most Unusual Pet, Best Costume, Highest Jump and Best Kisser. The first 50 pets will receive a complimentary goodie bag, courtesy of local sponsors. Thank you to our 2018 Pet Parade Sponsors: Batavia Animal Clinic, DePAW University, and Pet Supplies Plus.

Craft & Vintage Market

The Windmill City Festival Craft & Vintage Market is a shopper’s paradise! Stop by a variety of booths Sat., July 14 from 10am to 6pm and Sun., July 15 from 12–6pm. Presented by the Batavia Depot Museum. 32

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River Rhapsody concert series continues

7–8:30pm Batavia Riverwalk In summer 2018, a cultural arts concert series will emerge at the Batavia Riverwalk. Concerts are scheduled on select Wednesday evenings. The concert series will feature a variety of lively, eclectic musical acts showcasing a diverse range of tunes. Admission is free. Presented by the Batavia Park District and the Batavia Rotary Club. Wed., July 18 Pirates Over 40 Wed., July 25 Soda Wed., Aug. 1 SHinDiG Wed., Aug. 8 Wild Daisy Sponsored by Batavia Parks Foundation, Batavia Historical Society, Batavia Animal Clinic, Golden Seal Service Experts, Kane County Chronicle, MetroNet and Batavia resident, John Faust. For the full concert schedule, please visit bataviaparks.org

Summer outdoor movies begin

Batavia Riverwalk The Batavia Park District and the Batavia Rotary Club are proud to announce two evenings at the movies! Bring the kids, blankets and pillows and come enjoy an evening under the stars watching great family movies together OUTDOORS! Wonder—Wed., July 25, FREE 8:30pm Based on the New York Times bestseller, Wonder tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time. Ghostbusters—Wed., Aug. 1, FREE 8:30pm After the members of a team of scientists lose their cushy positions at a university in New York City, they decide to become “Ghostbusters” to wage a high-tech battle with the supernatural for money. They stumble upon a gateway to another dimension, a doorway that will release evil upon the city. The Ghostbusters must now save New York from complete destruction. Movies will begin after the River Rhapsody Concert at approximately 8:30pm.

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There’s still time to cool off at the Quarry!

Kid Tested, Family Approved! Come visit the beach that Batavia Built! 400 S. Water St., Batavia 630-406-5275 (phone number valid during summer only) Daily Fees & Hours:

Hall Quarry Beach occupies a former stone quarry now owned by the Batavia Park District. It has been used as a swimming facility since 1920. Hall Quarry Beach features a sand bottom swimming area covering 60,000 square feet which includes islands, slides and a diving area. There is a playground and plenty of picnic tables as well. Season passes are available to Residents and Non-Residents, and you may pay a daily fee.

Season: Now—Aug. 12 12–6pm daily Open until 7pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday Season Pass holders may enter at 11:30 am daily Daily Admission Rates Residents..............................................$8 Non-Residents..................................$11

Season Pass Info

Quarry ½ Season Pass Rates: July 9–Aug. 12 Residents

Non-Residents

Ages 3-59

$37

Ages 3-59

$53

Ages 60+

$11

Ages 60+

$17

Family of 2

$69

Family of 2

$99

Family of 3

$102

Family of 3

$147

Family of 4

$136

Family of 4

$197

Each add. person

$30

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$30

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Buy one daily admission to Hall Quarry Beach and get the second one FREE Copies not accepted. Coupon is not valid on Wednesdays. The lesser of admission fees is free. Expires 8-12-2018.

Special Events at the Quarry! Beach Ball Bonanza—Thurs., July 19, 12:30–4pm Come ready to spike, set and serve! We will play during the rest periods. First 100 guests will receive a free beach ball. So Long Summer & Swim—Fri., Aug. 10, 4–8pm Say farewell to summer 2018 and kick off the last weekend of the Quarry season with family games, extended hours and more! Regular daily admission fee will be charged for attendees who do not have a Season pass. Special events sponsored by Grand Dental Group and Kane County Cougars.

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The 26th Annual

Illinois State Championship Sat., July 28 Batavia Riverwalk

Free Admission, Open to the Public 2–3pm Chili Tasting | 4pm Awards Ceremony

Competitors can enter in either category: Illinois State Championship Cook-off (Chili Appreciation Society International rules apply) or Traditional For more information about how to enter, contact the Batavia Park District at 630-879-5235. Concessions are available courtesy of Bernie’s Bully Dogs. Presented by the Batavia Park District and the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.

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Look for these additional activities

2pm Hot Sauce Tasting Competition 2:15pm Watermelon Eating Competition 2:30pm Fire Hose Challenge

Don’t want to compete? Just come to eat! Tasting spoons available for $5 suggested donation.

Batavia Depot Museum summer exhibit opens in July History of Batavia Churches

July 25–Nov. 18 As soon as the settlers had their cabins built, they organized Batavia’s first church in 1835. Depot Museum 155 Houston St. Summer Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2–4 pm Saturday & Sunday 12–4 pm

Trolley Tours

Aug. 13 & 18, 1–2 pm Take a ride on the park district’s historic open-air trolley while experiencing a guided tour of Batavia’s History led by the Depot Museum’s longtime curator, Chris Winter! Space is limited for this unique opportunity, so sign up early! Fee is $10 per person. 35

BATV BATV is your community access television station! We provide award-winning government access and local community programming to all residents, both through cable television providers (Comcast channels 17 and 10, plus AT&T U-Verse channel 99) and online as well (at

MyBatv.com MyBatv.com or YouTube.com/BATV1017). Our mission is to educate, entertain, engage and inspire residents through programming that enhances the quality of life for us all. Visit our website or call 630-937-5413 to learn more!

Programming • Batavia City Council Understand the direction of the city council, listen to feedback from the community, and find ways to get involved. If you are an informed citizen of our community, then you should attend City Council meetings or watch them on BATV! • Batavia Park District Follow the decisions that impact our local parks and recreational facilities, as well as the many local programs and events that are sponsored by the Park District. Find out how this organization works to preserve and enhance our community. • Batavia Public Library Discover more about learning resources, seminars and events that are available through the local library, and how library programming is designed for your entertainment, education and enlightenment! There is something for every age.

Ways to watch

Comcast channel 10 Comcast channel 17 AT&T U-Verse channel 99 YouTube.com/BATV1017 (streaming and on-demand) MyBatv.com (streaming, on-demand and podcasts) iTunes podcast (BATV1017)

• Batavia Public Schools Learn more about your local school board and what decisions are being made to help students learn and grow in all aspects of development. • Community events Watch high school sports on BATV—plus the many government programming options outlined on this page. Tune in to find out about individual businesses that are shaping the community, learn about news and current events pertaining to Batavia, and listen to in-depth panel discussions about important topics. It’s all right here on your community access television station! • News from Neighbors Magazines Wherever you see the BATV logo on the pages of Neighbors of Batavia, it means you can see the story broadcast on BATV! Feature stories and event info from the magazine will be broadcast on “It’s News to Me” and other feature productions. Look for the “See it on BATV” icon—and stay tuned!

Coming up on BATV:

River Rhapsody Concert Series at Batavia’s Peg Bond Pavilion (airs every weekend through Aug. 10)

BATV original series

It’s News to Me! is Batavia’s news show. The show is hosted by Batavia High School sophomore Sophie Chahmirzadi, and features news and events about the schools and community. The program has segments dedicated to the city’s park district, school district and public library. Our newest segment partners with Batavia Main Street to bring you information about commerce in the city. Also this year, we are excited to bring back the Municipal Minute segment from the city. Watch episodes of It’s News to Me! at mybatv.com. Batavia Spotlight is another BATV original series. This show is hosted by Batavia resident and business consultant, Ellen Huxtable. Ellen sits down with local nonprofits and local businesses to chat about their services. Check out Batavia Spotlight at mybatv.com, and find previous episodes highlighting interesting organizations in your community.

Do you want to learn TV production? BATV invites members of the community to come to our facilities, yearround, to learn broadcast television production. If you are a Batavia resident interested in learning the various skills required to produce video programs for broadcast “on air,” then we want to meet you! Just give us a call to schedule your first visit. At BATV you can be the camera person, the producer, the editor or maybe even the on-air talent! We will teach you about these roles and guide you in creating your programs or segments. Contact us today to learn more about becoming a broadcaster!

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Join the Batavia Chamber Breakfast Club!

Wed., July 11, 7:30–9am Wed., Aug. 8, 7:30–9am The Batavia Chamber listens and we hear our members! Evening networking events are a great way to make connections and build relationships but evenings aren’t always the best time for everyone. Please join us for morning networking and a hot buffet breakfast! Benefit from building professional relationships and gain access to new opportunities. Attendees will be asked to present a one-minute self-introduction and will be given business cards of all those in attendance for ongoing networking.

Advanced registration is recommended. Walk-ins are welcome. $10 advanced registration, $15 at the door. Batavia Chamber Breakfast Club which will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at the Geneva Comfort Inn and Suites.

Windmill City Festival July 13, 14 & 15

We are so excited to be introducing a “Taste of the Fox” for our food vendors at this year’s festival. Many of Batavia’s local favorites will be present, so please come hungry! As of today we will have Andre’s, Bernie’s Bully Dogs, El Taco Grande, Gindo’s Hot Sauce, N’Awlins Edibles, Pal Joey’s, Salsa Verde, Team FIB BBQ and Nothing Bundt Cake! Food will be served from on Fri., July 13 from 4–11pm; Sat., July 14 11am–11pm and Sun. July 15 12–6pm. Please visit the chamber website at bataviachamber.org or call us directly at 630-879-7134 with any questions.

H arvest Celebration Save the Date

Wed., Sept. 26, 6–8pm at Abbey Farms

Upcoming Events 2018 Human Resources Programming*

through the Chamber’s partnership with Valley Industrial Association all classes conducted at 2000 S. Batavia Ave. Geneva. (Package pricing available): Thurs. July 26, 7:30–9am Employee Handbook Update (Breakfast Included) Thurs., Aug. 23, 7:30–9am Onboarding and Upward (Breakfast Included)

Batavia Women in Business Luncheon* Aug. 14, 11:30am–1pm Eagle Brook Country Club, Geneva Annual Progressive Networking Luncheon. *Registration required, please visit bataviachamber.org

Welcome New Chamber Members

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome our newest members! • A Accurate Door Service Inc. • Avenue Mortgage • Balance Wellness Group • Benefit Performance Associates, LLC • CodeCraze, LLC

• Elite Tutoring Place • Garage 31 • Ginsberg Chiropractic • Granberg Treeworks • Hughes Creek Golf Club

• Primerica-Patti Kozlowski • Restoration 1 • River City Plumbing LLC • Sawfish Online • SERVPRO of St. Charles/Geneva/ Batavia

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An eclectic collection of what’s happening in Batavia Kori and Bryan Kasper recently opened Branch Gardens at 77 S. Lake St., Aurora, across from the Santori Library. Branch Gardens has perennials, annuals, succulents, cacti, house plants, a new air plant that doesn’t need soil and more. While Branch Gardens is mainly focused on plants and trees, the quaint indoor store has a nice selection of pots, outdoor art, soaps and miscellaneous garden accessories. Branch Gardens is open Wednesday through Sunday. Check facebook.com/ Branch-Gardens-422410194880869/ for hours. The Batavia Chamber recently held a ribbon cutting for Batavia Family Dental. Helping Dr. Korpan, his wife Irene and his staff celebrate were many members of the community. Mayor Jeffery Schielke shared some history of their location while chamber staff, chamber ambassadors, chamber members, friends and family listened intently and later enjoyed a tour of the redesigned office. In addition to the ribbon cutting, Batavia Family Dental is one of the locations hosting two of the Bulldogs Unleashed foster puppies. In attendance were the talented artists who created “Foodie” (Katie Drum) and “Liberty” (Sarah Engel). 630-879-2011, bataviadentistry.com

Luetgert and Web Design Coordinator Laura Severson were present, along with Mayor Jeffery Schielke and a group of esteemed community members. Located at 1001 E. Wilson St., Suite 140, CodeCraze, LLC, is a brand new coding and robotics school in Batavia. They offer camps, courses and regular competitions led by expert developers. Their specially designed curriculum caters to students grade three and above. In a small, cooperative group setting, they guide students in gentle progression from beginner to advanced coding through the creation of games and construction of robots. 630-828-5566, codecraze.com. Diamond Rigging, located at 680 Kingsland Dr., Batavia, recently celebrated their 30th Anniversary. Owner Max Mayer, his family, staff, their clients and community representatives helped celebrate the occasion. Diamond Rigging Corp. can help you move, install, level and align your heavy equipment. They provide machinery moving, rigging, and millwrighting services to businesses in the Chicagoland area. 630-879-6500, diamondrigging.com

At their May 7 luncheon and ribbon cutting, the Batavia Woman’s Club (BWC) presented a check for $22,000 to Rise From the Ashes, which was raised from BWC’s 2017 Fashion Show. Present for this occasion was Batavia Woman’s Club President Nan Pope Phillips, Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke, Batavia City Administrator Laura Newman, Chamber President Holly Deitchman, Membership Specialist Margaret Perreault and many members of BWC. bataviawomansclub.org CodeCraze, LLC had a grand opening celebration on in April. Manager’s Brooke Luetgert, Jennifer

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Members of the Batavia Woman’s Club presented a check for $22,000 to Rise From the Ashes at their May 7 luncheon.

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Join the Batavia Mothers’ Club Foundation

Boilin’ in Batavia Seafood Boil July 22

The Batavia Mothers’ Club Foundation (BMCF) is looking for new members to join their dynamic and fun philanthropic organization for the 2018–2019 school year. The club will hold an open house at the Batavia Panera, 154 W. Wilson St., on Wed., Aug. 29 from 7–9pm. Come meet some current members and find out what the club is all about. The BMCF offers friendship and support as they work together to fulfill the club’s mission of improving the lives of families and children in Batavia and the greater Fox Valley. Contact membership@bataviamothersclub.org if you would like more information, or stop by the open house. Club activities throughout the year include community fundraisers (BMCF gave over $24,000 to local charities this year); recreational activities for moms, couples and families; and play groups for moms and kids. Members meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm at Batavia Public Library from September through May. The first meeting of the 2018–2019 year will be on Wed., Sept. 5. bataviamothersclub.org

Come join Batavia Park District and Chef Che’ for an all you can eat Seafood Boil (‘til it’s gone), drinks and live music on the banks of the Fox River in Batavia at the newly renovated Lodge at Laurelwood, 800 N. River St., Sun., July 22. Red beans, bread pudding w/ caramel rum sauce and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Tickets for this event are available at eventbrite. com/e/boilin-in-batavia-seafood-boil-tickets-46942704894

Batavia High School Interact Club cultivates leaders The Batavia High School Interact Club is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Batavia. The 103 active members meet every Wednesday, alternating morning and afternoon, and regularly participate in community service projects. One of the club’s most visible commitments is an annual fundraiser for the UK based Sabre Charitable Trust. The club hosts an annual Fannie May candy sale to support Sabre’s work in southern Ghana. Earning $5 for each box sold, the club typically sends $2,500–$3,000 to the fund each year. Batavia

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Around the Block™ Interactor support is so predictable that Sabre Charitable Trust recently highlighted the club on their website. Local projects include Halloween Treat Bags and Valentine’s Day visits for hospitalized children, service hours spent at the Northern Illinois Food Bank and local road cleaning in partnership with their Rotary Club sponsors. The Batavia High School Interact Club is truly demonstrating that our future is in good hands. bataviarotaryclub.org Playground at Avensudo Islamic Kindergarten School supported by the Interact Club through the Sabre Charitable Trust. Gonzalez (3rd). In the Girls division, State Placers include Leah Monroy (6th), Lily Enos (3rd), Alexis Ball (3rd) and Sydney Perry (1st). Perry is now a 2x State Champion. bataviawc.com

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Batavia Wrestling Club Places 14 wrestlers in state tournaments The Batavia Wrestling Club continues to grow and succeed at all levels of competition with 14 State Placers in 2018. The BWC is a non-profit club with over 100 wrestlers under the direction of Head Coach Steve Zimmerman. Coach Zimmerman, a former IHSA State Champion from St. Rita HS, has been with the club for six years along with Coach Mike Alf, a two-time State Champion from Georgia and California. State Placers include seven and eight year olds Jeffery Dunaway (3rd), Kai Enos (2nd) Jack Brown (1st); nine and ten year olds, Brady Garcia (8th), Jack Duraski (7th), Mason Munce (4th), Ashton Hobson (3rd); 11–14 year olds Tyler Perry (8th), Sean Scheck (5th) and Daniel

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Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Batavia is preparing for its annual Giant Indoor Garage Sale. This year’s sale will be held Thurs., Jul. 19, 8–4pm and 6–8pm, Fri., Jul. 20, 8–4pm and Sat., Jul. 21, 8–1pm. On Saturday, all items are half-price, with a $5 Bag Sale from 12–1pm.The sale includes antiques, costume jewelry, toys, clothes, tools, linens, accessories, books,

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music, decorating items, housewares, holiday items, electronics, sporting equipment and furniture. After the sale, remaining items are donated to various local charities. Immanuel Lutheran Church is located at 950 Hart Rd., Batavia. 630-879-7163, immanuelbatavia. org/page/garage_sale

Upcoming Pottawatomie Garden Club events On Sat., July 14 the Pottawatomie Garden Club will hold its 2018 Garden Walk, “The Pleasures of The Garden” from 9am–4 pm. There will be a garden boutique and complimentary cookies and lemonade. Tickets are $15 in advance and are available at the Blue Goose, Heinz Nursery, Wasco Nursery and Planter’s Palette. Tickets can also be purchased at pottagardenclub.org. They are $20 the day of the walk. On July 23 the garden club will be visiting Morton Arboretum, and on Aug. 27 Joannie Rocchi will demonstrate creative floral designs using succlulents in the most unexpected containers. pottagardenclub.org

Aurora’s Downtown Taste expands Aurora’s Downtown Taste on Tues., July 31 offers diners the opportunity to visit a variety of participating restaurants in downtown Aurora. Started by Aurora Study Circles, the popular, charitable event has grown under the direction of the Exchange Club of Aurora in recent years. The event will now be run by Aurora Downtown and it will continue to benefit the Exchange Club and contribute to scholarships for East and West High students. Tickets for the evening cost $30 and can be purchased online at eventbrite.com/e/downtowntaste-tickets-45147065087 through July 31. Tickets can be purchased in person, cash only, from 4–6pm on July 31 at the welcome table at Santori Public Library, 101 S. River St. auroradowntown.org; exchangeclubofaurora.org

Practice Tai Chi at Healing Gardens Healing Gardens at Stone Hill Farm will be open to the public on Sun., July 8 and Sun., Aug. 12, 11am–4pm. The July and August opening will offer Tai Chi in the Garden (weather permitting) from 11:30am–12:30pm. Instructor Jarett Sanchez of Fox Valley Tai Chi will lead participants through a refreshing warm-up, a peaceful Standing Meditation Qi Gong session and an introduction to basic movements from the Yang Style of Tai Chi. No prior experience is necessary. Healing Gardens is located 37W249 Dean St., St. Charles. The admission fee is $5 per person and $10 per family. To register for Tai Chi lessons, visit foxvalleytaichi.blogspot.com or email Jarett at foxvalleytaichi@gmail.com.

Fox Valley Robotics hosts summer workshops Fox Valley Robotics will be offering summer challenges for kids with all new and exciting programs. Lego eXplorer Camp will test the design and building talents of the young innovators in the 1st–3rd grades. 4th–8th graders will take Legos to the next level with sensors, motors, electronics and a robot with programs they’ll write to solve a series of missions. For 8th–12th graders, metal workshops will focus on operator controlled steel/aluminum robots and programming. Summer Registrations are open and fill up fast. The regular season starts in August. Fill in the contact us form for early notification and do something fun and challenging this summer. For more info, visit foxvalleyrobotics.com or email info@foxvalleyrobotics.com.

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The return of by Christopher Cudworth, City of Batavia and Britta McKenna, Bulldogs Unleashed Marketing Batavia has long celebrated its history as the city of windmills, but in recent years a new symbol for pride in community has been making a play for the attention of residents and visitors during the summer months. Bulldogs Unleashed adds a highly artistic flourish to the Batavia High School bulldog mascot. The first Bulldogs Unleashed public art project took place the summer of 2011, raising $75,000 for local charity partners: Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence, Batavia Parks Foundation and the Batavia Public Library Foundation. The three partner foundations have teamed up once again for an encore exhibit. More than thirty local artists submitted designs to the Bulldogs Unleashed committee in 2017. Each offered themes of local landmarks or inspiring creations such as superheroes or patriotic symbols, to name a few. Following the approval process, committee members secured sponsors for each of P hoto : M ichael Barton, M ichael Barton A rt the Bulldogs while the artists went to work over a 6–8 week period creating their bulldog masterpieces. The 30 bulldog masterpieces were revealed to the community on June 10 as part of the Batavia Flag Day celebration. The twentyseven 30" fiberglass bulldogs and three monster 44" bulldogs plus eight legacy bulldogs from 2011 are now positioned around Batavia for the public to view. Maps of the bulldog locations, listing artists and sponsors, The bulldogs were introduced June 10 at the Flag Day celebration.

are available at: Batavia City Hall, P hoto : M ichael Barton, M ichael Barton A rt Batavia Public Library, Batavia Park District and Batavia Public School District. Online location maps are available on the City of Batavia website, QR from your smartphone or go online to http://bit.ly/BulldogsUN to tour the canine collection. Residents and visitors are encouraged to visit the bulldogs for photo opps, but it is not recommended that anyone sit on or “ride” any of the sculptures. Share your photos at the Bulldogs Unleashed Facebook page, @BulldogsUN and follow the fun all summer long on twitter and Instagram. After the summer display concludes, the Bulldogs Unleashed committee hosts an auction on Sept. 15 at the Eastside Community Center. Auction tickets are available at bulldogsunleashed.org, the official website of Bulldogs Unleashed. Tabletop Foster dogs are on display at the following businesses: K. Hollis Jewelers, Funway, Batavia Family Dental, Chapters Coffee House, Beardsgaard Barbers, Urban Style Salon and Spa, All Spoked Up, J DeCarlo Salon and Spa, Kiss the Sky, and The Tea Tree. Raffle tickets can be purchased at any of these locations, Farmers Market Bulldogs Unleashed tent—last Saturday of the month; Windmill City Fest and on the Bulldogs Unleashed website. These 10"–17" tabletop dogs will be raffled at the Sept. 15 auction event, but one need not be present to win. Bulldogs Unleashed is a public art display that enlightens, entertains, and brightens Batavia from Memorial Day through Labor Day. At the same time the beloved mascots provide financial resources to important community foundations, support the local arts community and provide doggone fun for the citizens of Batavia. Invite your friends and family to town to find all the bulldogs and enjoy the hospitality of Batavia. P hoto : Britta McK enna

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Community organizations Alcoholics Anonymous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-377-6610, aadistrict61.org Batavia American Legion Post 504. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bataviapost504.org Batavia Arts Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BataviaArtsCouncil.org BATV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mybatv.com Batavia Boosters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bataviabulldogboosters.org Batavia Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bataviachamber.org Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence. . . . . . bataviafoundation.org Batavia Historical Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bataviahistoricalsociety.org Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bataviafoodpantry.org Batavia Lions Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . batavialionsclub.org Batavia MainStreet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . downtownbatavia.com Batavia Masonic Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . batavialodge404.blogspot.com Batavia Mothers’ Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bataviamothersclub.org Batavia Music Buffs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bataviamusicbuffs.org Batavia Park District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bataviaparks.org Batavia Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bataviapubliclibrary.org Batavia Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bps101.net Batavia RSVP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bataviarsvp.org Batavia Triathlon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bataviatriathlon.org Batavia Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bataviatownship.com Batavia United Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bataviaunitedway.org Batavia VFW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bataviavfw.org Batavia Woman’s Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bataviawomansclub.org Batavia Women in Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bataviawib.com

Quick phone guide: Emergency Batavia. . . . . . . . 911

City Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-454-2000 Police (Non-Emergency). . 630-454-2500 Fire (Non-Emergency) . . . . . 630-454-2100 Chamber of Commerce. . . . 630-879-7134 Batavia Park District. . . . . . . . 630-879-5235 School District 101. . . . . . . . . 630-937-8800 Batavia Public Library. . . . . . 630-879-1393 Batavia Township. . . . . . . . . . 630-879-1392 MainStreet.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-761-3528

Utilities

Boy Scouts of America, Three Fires Council. . . . . . . . . . . . threefirescouncil.org CASA Kane County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . casakanecounty.org CHIP IN Batavia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chipinbatavia.org Elderday Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . elderdaycenter.org Fermilab (Public Affairs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fnal.gov Fox Valley Hands of Hope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fvhh.net Fox Valley Special Rec Assoc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fvsra.org Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .girlscoutsni.org Kane County Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kanehealth.com Kane County Veteran’s Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-232-3550 Kiwanis Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-879-2281 League of Women Voters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lwvckc.org LivingWell Cancer Resource Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . livingwellcrc.org Lutheran Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lssi.org Mutual Ground.Domestic Violence Hotline 630-897-0080, mutualground.org Rotary Club of Batavia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bataviarotaryclub.org St. Vincent de Paul Society. . . . . . . . . holycross-batavia.org/st-vincent-de-paul Tri City Family Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tricityfamilyservices.org Tri City Health Partnership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tchpfreeclinic.org Valley Sheltered Workshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . valleyshelteredworkshop.org Water Street Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . waterstreetstudios.org Waubonsee Community College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . waubonsee.edu Zonta Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . zontawest-sgb.org

J.U.L.I.E. . . . . . . . . . . . . .811 or 800-892-0123 (call 48 hours before you dig) Water Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-454-2450 Electric Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-454-2350 NICOR GAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-642-6748 Advanced Disposal . . . . . . . . 630-587-8282 (garbage pick up)

Kane County

County Clerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-232-5950 Sheriff (Non-Emergency). . 630-232-6840 Voter Registration . . . . . . . . . 630-232-5990 Kane County Forest Preserve. . . . . . . . . . . . 630-232-5980

Other

Aurora Secretary of State Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312-793-1010 U.S. Post Office (Batavia) . . . 630-879-1483

Windmill City Festival

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BATAVIA SUNDAY

J U L Y 2018 MONDAY

TUESDAY

2 Family Movie 2pm Library City Council 7:30pm City Hall

Historic Preservation Comm. 5:30pm City Hall

Batavia Bicycle Comm. 7pm City Hall

WEDNESDAY

Children’s Anime 2pm, Library Board of Fire & Police Comm. 5pm Police Dept. Chess Knight 7pm, Library Committee of the Whole 7:30pm, City Hall

Kiwanis 12pm Andre’s Chess Knight 7pm, Library Committee of the Whole 7:30pm City Hall

THURSDAY

4 City Offices Closed

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

5 Drop-In Craft 11am Library

6 Baby Play & Learn 10am Library

7 Farmers’ Market 8am-12pm

Sky Show

9:30pm Engstrom Park

11 Inclusion Game Night 6:30pm Library

Animal Quest 7pm Library

14 Farmers’ Market 8am-12pm

Teen Craft 7pm Library

East Side Brush Collection July 9–July 13

16 City Council 7:30pm City Hall

Explore Japan 11am, Library Chess Knight 7pm, Library American Legion Post 504 7pm VFW Canteen Committee of the Whole 7:30pm, City Hall

Kiwanis 6:30pm, Pal Joey’s

Adjudication Hearing City Hall

Plan Comm. & Zoning Board 7pm, City Hall

Beach Ball Bonanza 12:30-4pm Quarry

River Rhapsody 7pm Riverwalk

21 Farmers’ Market 8am-12pm Cocktails in the Park 7pm Appleton Park

Genealogy Program 7pm, Library

West Side Brush Collection July 16–July 20

22 Boilin’ in Batavia Lodge at Laurelwood

23 Historic Preservation Comm. 5:30pm City Hall Family Travel Trivia 7pm Library

29 Stuck in the 60s for Life 2pm Library

30 The Art of John Singer Sargent 7pm Library

24 Chess Knight 7pm, Library Teen Writing Workshop 7pm, Library Committee of the Whole 7:30pm City Hall

31 Potter Palooza 11am, Library Chess Knight 7pm Library Committee of the Whole 7:30pm City Hall

Before You Call the Handyman 7pm Library

Winnie the Pooh Party 11am Library

River Rhapsody 7pm Oudoor Movie 8:30pm Riverwalk

Escape the Library 7pm Library

27 Lego® Fun 11am Library

28 Farmers’ Market 8am-12pm Chili Cook-Off Riverwalk

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BATAVIA SUNDAY

A U G U S T 2018 MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

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6 Drop-In Craft 11am Library City Council 7:30pm City hall

12 Family Flight School 2pm Library Teen Craft 7pm Library

Family Bingo 11am, Library Trolley Tour 1-2pm Depot Museum Historic Preservation Comm. 5:30pm, City Hall Batavia Bicycle Comm. 7pm, City Hall

THURSDAY

Batavia VFW 7pm VFW Hall Plan Comm. & Zoning Board 7pm, City Hall River Rhapsody 7pm Oudoor Movie 8:30pm Riverwalk

Board of Fire & Police Comm. 5pm Police Dept. Chess Knight 7pm Genealogy Program 7pm, Library Committee of the Whole 7:30pm, City Hall

14 Kiwanis 12pm, Andre’s Book Discussion 7:30pm, Library Committee of the Whole 7:30pm, City Hall

9 Preschool Play & Learn 10am, ages 2-5 Library

15 Plan Comm. & Zoning Board 7pm City Hall

4 Farmers’ Market 8am-12pm

River Rhapsody 7pm Riverwalk

Kiwanis 6:30pm Pal Joey’s

SATURDAY

Family Movie 11am Library

8 Inclusion Game Night 6:30pm Library

FRIDAY

16 Adjudication Hearing All Day City Hall

10 Baby Play & Learn 10am Library

11 Farmers’ Market 8am-12pm

So long summer! 4-8pm Quarry

17 Bulldog Boosters Cornboil 5-7pm Batavia High School

18 Farmers’ Market 8am-12pm Trolley Tour 1-2pm Depot Museum

East Side Brush Collection Aug. 13–Aug. 17

20 City Council 7:30pm City Hall

American Legion Post 504 7pm VFW Canteen

25 Farmers’ Market 8am-12pm

Committee of the Whole 7:30pm City Hall

West Side Brush Collection Aug. 20–Aug. 24

27 Historic Preservation Comm. 5:30pm City Hall

28 Committee of the Whole 7:30pm City Hall

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