Community Above Self Event planning underway!
The Batavia United Way is in full swing planning for our fall fundraising events. They are very excited to celebrate with one another again! The Barn Party will be held on Sept. 11 and will feature live music, outdoor fun, and heavy appetizers. The Bat Race 5K/10K will be held on Oct. 30 and is a chip-timed event with awards AND a costume contest. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Take advantage of early bird registration! Tickets and details for both events are available on our Facebook page and the website bataviaunitedway.org. Thank you for your support!
Community Foundation is here to serve
Whether you’re planning your estate of simply looking to give back in a meaningful way, the Community Foundation is here to serve you. With wise and careful investments, thoughtful oversight and donor-driven policies, the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley exists to help fulfill philanthropic goals both short-term and for perpetuity. The Community Foundation: • Has a strong partnership with trusted financial advisors, money managers and estate planning attorneys • Can create a planned giving approach that will allow you to support your favorite charities, in your family’s name, to continue for perpetuity Learn more by visiting cffrv.org.
Young men learn leadership skills
Do you have a son between the ages 12–21? Does he like to play games, participate in sports, and wants to learn skills to lead others? The David M. Wheeler Chapter of DeMolay is for your son. This organization is an environment for boys to mature into young men. Members learn leadership skills and fundraise for the Shriner’s Children Hospital in Chicago, helping children with free medical care. Meetings are every month on
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the first and third Wednesdays at Batavia Lodge 404, 28 Van Nortwick St., in Batavia. From 7 to 8:30pm enjoy fun, food, and fellowship. For information contact Nathanielupham@gmail.com.
Lion’s plant sale supports community
On May 8, the Lion’s held their 39th Plant Day which was a great success! Many thanks to all who participated or donated to the event. The proceeds fund programs that support the needs of the community. Also, each year the Batavia Lions sponsor a Service Award Scholarship to a high school student who makes community service a priority. This year, through the diligent efforts of the Lions and generous donors, the club awarded two, $1,500 scholarships to two, well deserving Batavia High School Seniors: Allison Ten Haken and Lauren Hunecke. Congratulations! Learn more/Donate/Join: batavialionsclub.org
Teri Dykhuis leads the Rotary Club of Batavia environmental projects.
Rotary Club of Batavia focuses on the environment
“Protecting the Environment” is one of Rotary’s Seven Areas of Focus. Each club is encouraged to identify a focus lead. Teri Dykhuis is the Batavia club lead. In her role, Teri will champion environmental projects and coordinate the efforts of multiple Rotary clubs. The Batavia Rotary Club participates in a Friends of the Fox River cleanup called “It’s Our Fox River Day!” and will repeat that effort this year on Sept. 20. You can also see Rotarians regularly cleaning Main St. west of Randall Rd. Visit with the group at one of the meetings and see what it takes to Make an Impact and Do Something Really Great! Email info@BataviaRotaryClub.org for more information or visit their website, BataviaRotaryClub.org.
