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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!
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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 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.
Batavia Mothers’ Club holds fundraisers
In addition to the yearly FoxTrot 5K/10K run held virtually this year, the Batavia Mothers’ Club Foundation held a Virtual Bingo event. Participants picked up bingo kits and were able to play in small, personal groups. A number of prizes were raffled off including gift cards to local Batavia enterprises. The event was well received and raised over $1,600. The second event was “SomeBunny Loves You,” a campaign that delivered Easter treats and a stuffed animal friend to friends and loved ones. The Easter event raised almost $700. BMCF hosts a variety of fundraisers throughout the year such as the annual Autumn Craft & Vendor Show to be held at Shannon Hall on October 23rd, 2021; Totally Rad 80’s Bunco Charity Event held in January/February; and the Fox Trot 5K/10K held in April. In addition to the large fundraisers held annually, BMCF also supports local charities each month by providing needed donations or services. The BMCF provided funds to over 30 local community organizations and schools. For more information about the club and foundation, visit bataviamothersclub.org.
New head golf coach starts at Marmion
Lou Solarte will join the Marmion Academy Athletic Department this fall as head coach. Most recently, Solarte was Director of Instruction at White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville. Previously he had served in the same position at Cantigny Golf. From 1997–2003 he served as head coach at College of DuPage where he lead the men’s team to two national championships. He as named the Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year in 2003. Solare is also a former U.S. Kids Golf Certified coach with over 10 years experience in the U.S. Kids Golf organization. For more information visit marmion.org.
Robotics for kids—join the programs
Fox Valley Robotics will be starting their season programs in August and September. Info Meetings scheduled in August will go over the LegoWolves 1st–3rd grades, LegoDogs 4th–8th grades, and Coyotes 8th–12th grades and what the robotics programs is all about. Kids and parents are invited to attend. Visit foxvalleyrobotics.com or send an email to info@foxvalleyrobotics.com.
Experience nature at night
Explore the nocturnal world of the forest with afterhours programs from the Kane County Forest Preserve. Learn sounds of the forest at the “Singing Insects” program Wed., Aug. 11 from 7–8pm at Hampshire Forest Preserve. The late summer soundscape is amazingly beautiful and intricate. Naturalists will lead the program.
Then, discover the “Secret Life of Bats” on Thurs., Aug. 12 from 7:30–8:30pm at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve. Naturalists explain the important niche that bats fill in the local ecosystem. Be prepared to enjoy the acrobatic flights of these mysterious winged creatures.
Advanced registration is required. Fee is $2 per person for each program. Call 630-444-3190 or email programs@kaneforest.com to register. Go to kaneforest.com for more information and a full list of programs available.
Fox Valley youth donate $25,000 to valley social services
22 students from seven Fox Valley high schools spent a year fundraising for 10 local non-profit agencies. The students were members of the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley’s (CFFRV) Youth Engagement in Philanthropy (YEP) program. Meeting throughout the past school year, primarily over Zoom, the students worked in teams to research and evaluate the grant applications submitted by Fox Valley youth service organizations. Funds were raised on Giving Tuesday last November with #BeTheGood and other events including an in restaurant fundraiser at a local Chipotle. The students also coordinated a variety of hands-on community service projects during the year including a gently used children’s shoe drive for Mutual Ground. The CFFRV created the YEP program to help local high school students learn more about fundraising, grant making and making a difference in the community. Visit cffrv.org to learn how you can help.
Water Street Studios offers artistic Fridays
Plan a fun evening out with friends Fri., July 30 and create a one-of-a-kind floral hand-cut canvas using stamps and an X-Acto knife. Details are up to the creators. Pieces can be backlit for a dramatic effect. All supplies provided. Class is 7–9pm and cost is $42 per person. For safety, masks are required until further notice. Register at water-street-studios.coursestorm.com.
Neighbors of Batavia Batavia Resources
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Community organizations
100 Women Who Care Fox Valley ......... 100womenwhocarefoxvalley.org Alcoholics Anonymous .....................630-377-6610, aadistrict61.org Batavia 12 Step Club .......................................630-318-0323 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
Quick phone guide:
Batavia Woman’s Club ............................ bataviawomansclub.org Batavia Women in Business ............................... bataviawib.com 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 GroundDomestic 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
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
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
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newsroom@neighborsmagazines.com Deadline for the September/October 2021 issue is August 1, 2021
Please note: Some programs listed may require registration and/or fees. Please check with individual organizations.
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Drop-in Craft on Water Street 10am Water Street Farmer's Market 8am-12pm River St.
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Sky Concert 5-10:30pm Engstrom Park
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Fire & Police Commission 4pm City Hall City Council 7:30pm City Hall
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Storytime at the Caboose 10am Depot Museum Plan Comm. & Zoning Board 7pm City Hall
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STEAM Lab-ina-Bag All day Library Color Down Under 7pm Library online
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Baby Early Literacy Kit All day Library Farmer's Market 8am-12pm River St.
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Among Us 7pm Library online
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Historic Pres. Comm. 5:30pm, City Hall Yarn and Tale 6:30pm Library online Bicycle Comm. 7pm City Hall
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Take-Home Craft Kit All day Library City Council 7:30pm City Hall
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Sophisticated Songs of the 60's! 2pm Library online
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Historic Preservation Comm. 5:30pm City Hall
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Chess Knight 7pm Library Committee of the Whole 7pm City Hall
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Book Gems 11am Inclusion Game Night 6:30pm Library online Environ. Comm. 7pm, City Hall River Rhapsody 7pm Peg Bond Center
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Museum of Bad Art 7pm Library online Committee of the Whole 7pm City Hall
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Storytime at the Caboose 10am Depot Museum Plan Comm. & Zoning Board 7pm, City Hall River Rhapsody Concert 7pm Peg Bond Center
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River Rhapsody Concert 7pm Peg Bond Center
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Drop-in Craft on Water Street 10am Water Street Farmer's Market 8am-12pm River St.
Comedy for Access Toys 6:30pm Batavia Moose Lodge
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Job Searching Workshop 10am Library online Pandemic 1918! 7pm Library online Drive-in Movie 8:30pm West Main Park
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Baby Early Literacy Kit All day Library Farmer's Market 8am-12pm River St.
Story Stroll 10am Library
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Cocktails in the Park 7-11pm Appleton Park
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Among Us 7pm Library online
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City Council 7:30pm City Hall
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Fire & Police Comm. 4pm City Hall Committee of the Whole 7pm City Hall Storytime 4
at the Caboose 10am Depot Museum Teen Book Disc. 1:30pm, Library Plan Comm. & Zoning 7pm, City Hall River Rhapsody 7pm Peg Bond Center
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Artist for an Afternoon 2pm Library
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Drop-in Craft on Water Street 10am Water Street
East Side Brush Collection Aug. 2–Aug. 6
West Side Brush Collection Aug. 9–Aug. 13
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Historic Preservation Comm. 5:30pm City Hall Bicycle Comm. 7pm City Hall
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Book Discussion 7:30pm Library Committee of the Whole 7pm City Hall
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Truck Tales 10am Library Inclusion Game Night 6:30pm Library online Environmental Comm. 7pm, City Hal
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Interviewing 101 10am Library online Drive-in Movie 8:30pm West Main Park
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Flags & Flannel 6-10pm Water St.
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Take-Home Craft Kit All day Library City Council 7:30pm City Hall
Make a Felted Bookmark 7pm Library online Committee of the Whole 7pm City Hall Plan Comm. & Zoning Board 7pm City Hall Drop-in Craft on Water Street 10am Water Street
Bulldog Boosters Cornboil 4-7pm BHS Stadium Farmer's Market 8am-12pm River St. Educator’s Book Sale 9:15am Library Chili Cook Off 1:30pm Riverwalk
Farmer's Market 8am-12pm River St.
Farmer's Market 8am-12pm River St.
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Historic Preservation Comm. 5:30pm City Hall
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Committee of the Whole 7pm City Hall
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Kiddieland Remembered 2pm Library online Windmill City Festival 12-6pm Downtown
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Committee of the Whole 7pm City Hall
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Windmill City Festival
5-11pm Downtown Farmer's Market 8am-12pm River St.
Story Stroll 10am, Library Windmill City Festival 12-11pm Downtown
Send us your event information!
newsroom@neighborsmagazines.com Deadline for the September/October 2021 issue is August 1, 2021
