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Beginnings—The hole in the flute...................................................................................6 City of Batavia Currents—Responsible and safe gun ownership................... 14 MainStreet—Block Party.................................................................................................. 19 Library—The most incredible card in your wallet................................................... 20 Schools—Homecoming.................................................................................................... 28 Park District—Batavia’s historic churches................................................................. 32 BATV—Bulldog football is live........................................................................................ 36 Chamber news—Harvest Celebration........................................................................ 37

Departments Mayor’s Letter............................................................................................................................4 Business Nuggets.................................................................................................................... 38 Around the Block.................................................................................................................... 39 Spotlight on the Arts............................................................................................................... 42 September Calendar............................................................................................................... 45 October Calendar................................................................................................................... 46 Follow us on Twitter! “NeighborsMags”

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September is Food Safety Education month. Neighbors Magazines is partnering with Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) to bring you some valuable information that will help you keep food safe for your family now, through the 2018 holiday season, and all year long. Our feature story starts on page 8. Plus, you can find much more information on food safety at KaneNeighbors.com.

Holly Deitchman, Batavia Chamber of Commerce 630-879-7134 Patricia Leonard, 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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A message from our city Greetings, Well the fall season is soon to be surrounding us with the annual wonders of color change that come compliments of Mother Nature. The climate and weather has been a constant source of challenge for Batavia community events so far this year. Seemingly, civic event after civic event has been subjected to wet downs. Starting with the popular Flag Day ice cream social, the 4th of July fireworks, Windmill City Days festivities, MainStreet’s annual Party in the Park, and several Saturday morning River Street Farmer’s Markets have all had to deal with moments of rain. Let’s hope for a drier schedule of community activities as we roll into the fall season. At the city government offices we have had a large number of conversations with businesses, developers, home builders and local folks all wanting to discuss adding new attractions to our town. Interestingly, potential new restaurants seem to be a popular topic of inquiry. My tally as I write this column at the end of July is that I have spoken with no less than six different groups all talking about opening new eating establishments in our town. Three of these inquiries were about opening at downtown locations, and the other three were all looking at Randall Rd. locations. Not to be overlooked, is the potential for still more retail at the southeast corner of Kirk Rd. and Wind Energy Pass where a small retail area is part of the new 242 unit town home development now commencing site work. Over in the far northwest side of town, the newly built Windmill Manor Retirement Center along Hawks Dr. has 81 senior residential units plus a manager’s unit and is about to start taking in new residents. Directly across the street to the north, is the site of the proposed Windmill Landing senior residential complex which is proposed to contain 142 units of elderly care. Thus, both the these new senior living complex will be located as neighbors just west of the Walmart Store at Randall Rd. and Fabyan Pkwy. Found in this edition of Neighbor’s Magazine is an article authored by Detective Michelle Langston of the Batavia Police Department in which parents or owners of guns are strongly encouraged to keep all privately owned firearms secured behind locked cabinets, doors, or safes when in your home and near children. There have been several very tragic stories to emerge in the northern Illinois region in recent times where children, without knowledge of responsible adults, were able to access loaded firearms that lead to very sad results for everyone involved. The Batavia Police Department and your city administration are very much aware that a number of residents own their own guns, and while fully respecting your constitutional right to do so, we want to encourage all firearms owners to practice basic gun safety and security when children are nearby. Please feel free to contact any member of our police department leadership or Detective Langston if you have any questions or concerns relative to this serious matter. As we move into the fall season, I want to note the strong sense of excitement and support which centers around the Batavia High School football team where the reigning 7A Illinois State Football Champions are preparing for another memorable season on the turf grass. Look forward to hearing a lot of screaming and press about the talents of the BHS squad yet again. As the old high school cheer proclaims, “We’re From Batavia And We Couldn’t Be Prouder!” Hope to see you all around town this fall. Best wishes and good luck Bulldogs! Mayor Jeffery D. Schielke

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Beginnings Being the hole in the flute by Roger Breisch

ven at the quantum level, as separate and distinct, a single particle has little value. It is only when they are in relationship to other quantum entities that they form the universe. So too for humanity. Absent our intimate relationship to all things, we are nothing. As I write, since I feel my fingers on the keyboard, I imagine the computer and me as separate and distinct. However, if I were to pick up a writing instrument to pen these same words, the experience and result would be different. The computer and I co-create. The world is altered by my relationship to even the most inanimate of objects. As I trek through the woods, a tree ahead appears distinct from me. I know where my body “ends” and the leaves, branches and trunk “begin.” But do I? There is a symbiotic relationship between us. The oxygen I inhale in this moment was likely “exhaled” by that living organism moments ago. The carbon dioxide I release into the atmosphere is vital to the tree’s future. Each season, a tree will take thousands of gallons of water from the soil and release it into the air as water vapor. Those molecules return to Earth as rain, and to me through the foods I eat and the water I drink. The tree and I are in deep relationship; I am biologically part of that tree, and it a part of me. Even thoughts originating in my cerebral cortex, which my ego insists make me distinct from others, are proof of relationship not separation. Virtually every neural pathway in my brain has been formed through experience with, and mental formulations that originate in, the world outside of me. Every sound I hear, article I touch, morsel I taste and object I see, alters my relationship with the world and changes the entity I thought myself to be. My emotional being, as well, is intimately related to, and formed by, the world around me. Every story of pain and heartache I encounter in the lives of friends, or from a call to the suicide hotline, alters my emotional sense of the world. There is little we own…little for which we can take credit. Every word, every thought, every feeling, emerges from ideas and experiences gifted to us by others. Nor is our ability to hold, synthesize and retell them ours to own. They, too, are gifts we have learned from others. If I search deeply for the “I” I believe is me, I soon discover there isn’t one. The harder I look, the more 6 kaneneighbors.com

intense my gaze, the more I discover that everything I think of as me, was formed through an infinity of relationships. I am nothing more than a confluence of influences— simply the intersection of the fields through which this collection of human cells has traveled. I am, simply put, the result of trillions of quantum particles in relationship. Western culture moves in harmony with the sacredness and importance of the individual. We go to any lengths, and put many in jeopardy, to save one. But the moment I drift from the sacredness of life to the importance of my own, I excise myself from humanity. I allow myself to become isolated, distinct and apart. My thoughts and ideas are wrenched from their rightful place within the ecosystem where they were formed, and where they can be challenged, debated, refined and potentially discarded. Ego takes over and I elevate my ideas to a place of superiority and rightness. The Sufi mystic and poet Hafitz once said “I am a hole in the flute through which God’s breath flows.” At best, the confluence of thoughts, ideas, and experiences I refer to as myself is no more than a capacity through which the Universe itself is trying to be seen. If I can remain true to simply being the hole, and refrain from imagining myself to be the breath, or the player of the flute, only then is there hope..

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

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

Is your food safe to eat? By Tim Sullivan and Ben Scott

Is the food you are buying, cooking, dining out on, safe to eat? September is National Food Safety Education month. Neighbors Magazines is partnering with Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) to share valuable and useful information with our readers that can help keep you and your family healthy through the holiday season. The information in this article is a good start. You will find much more on KaneNeighbors.com. We will also be working with local restaurants and grocery stores, providing information that they can share with you. story continues on page 10

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Is your food safe?

here is good reason to be educated and take food safety seriously. Each year 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die according to estimates from the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Many different disease-causing germs can contaminate foods, so there are many different foodborne infections. “Recipes rarely include any safety or disease risk information,” says Shelley Feist Executive Director of Partnership for Food Safety Education. “One of our missions is to change that.” The Story of your Dinner is a new consumer education campaign by PFSE to support home cooks (you) in getting safe and healthy meals on the table this holiday season. Visit fightback.org/food-safety-education/thestory-of-your-dinner. But before you start to worry too much, take comfort in the

fact that the food supply in the United States is among the safest in the world. In addition to the numerous regulations already in place, recent laws like the Food Safety Modernization Act (FMSA) have given the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) new authorities to regulate the way foods are grown, harvested and processed. Government agencies, groceries stores, restaurants and food producers all strive to ensure that your food is germ and bacteria free. The simple fact of life is that germs and bacteria will finds ways and places to survive. So, how can you keep your family safe from food poisoning? Shop carefully and cook mindfully.

At the grocery store: feel, touch, inspect, stay informed There are a number of safety precautions you can take at the grocery store. The surface of fruits

and melons should be largely smooth and even, with a firm, but not rock hard, surface. Pits and dents under the surface can indicate that the flesh of the fruit is slowly rotting or damaged by shipping. The surface of vegetables should also feel consistent, evenly colored and firm all the way around. With vegetables, softness in specific areas generally indicates rotting or bruising, even if there aren’t any obvious indicators of spoilage. With leafy greens like lettuce and kale, it’s especially important to look for crisp, plump leaves that are consistently colored. And with both fruits and vegetables, trust your nose and steer clear if something doesn’t smell right. When it comes to meats and poultry, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests shoppers confirm packaging is tightly sealed and cold to the touch. Choose packaged chicken that looks pink, not gray. And with bacon and fresh

Food safety tips

This holiday season and throughout the year, follow these 11 tips to reduce your risk of foodborne illness.

1. Suds up for 20 seconds. Wash hands with soap under warm, running water before and after handling food to fight bacteria. 2. Keep foods separate. Separate raw meat, seafood and eggs from other foods in your grocery shopping cart, grocery bags and in your refrigerator. 3. Start with a clean scene. Wash cutting boards, dishes, countertops and utensils with hot water and soap. 4. Don’t rinse meat or poultry. It is not a safety step and can spread germs around your kitchen. 5. Keep your refrigerator at 40°F or below. Refrigerate leftovers in shallow containers within two hours. 6. Rinse fresh fruits and veggies under running tap water, including those with skins and rinds that are not eaten. 10 kaneneighbors.com

7. Read and follow package cooking instructions. The instructions may call for a conventional oven, convection oven, toaster oven or microwave, and it’s important to use the proper appliance to ensure even cooking. 8. Place meat and poultry in plastic bag provided at the meat counter, and keep it in the plastic bag in your refrigerator at home. 9. Never defrost at room temperature. Safely defrost food in the refrigerator, in cold water or in the microwave. 10. Use a food thermometer. Food is safely cooked when it reaches a high enough internal temperature to kill the harmful bacteria that causes illness. 11. Clean out your fridge. No leftovers past 3-4 days.

(provided courtesy of Partnership for Food Safety Education)

sausage, always look for the Safe Food Handling label – this label means the meat has undergone safe processing and includes handling and cooking tips. Consumers should be especially selective with fish and seafood; only buy fish from reputable sources like grocery stores and seafood markets, and make sure packaged seafood is well-packed in ice and free of dents and tears. Of course, it’s best to inspect all food packages for holes, tears or openings when shopping. Consumer Reports also advises shopping the perimeter of the store last—while grocery stores are arranged for consumers to pick up produce, meat and dairy first, it’s safer to put products requiring refrigeration into your cart last. Consumer Reports also urges shoppers to get food home quickly. Perishable food should not be out of refrigeration for more than two hours, or one hour in hot weather.

At home: cleanliness, storage, temperature And with the holidays fast approaching, be sure to check out the Kane County Health Department’s tips for safely

preparing and cooking your turkey and holiday foods. Kanehealth.com/turkey provides safety tips for thawing, cooking and stuffing a turkey and roasting other holiday meats. The site also offers some safety guidelines for restaurant food leftovers and doggie bags.

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration lays out some safety guidelines in four simple steps: clean, separate, cook and chill. The first step, clean, reminds people to wash their hands and surfaces often; you should wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20

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Is your food safe? seconds before and after handling food and after using the bathroom, changing diapers and handling pets. Next, be sure to separate raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs from other foods in your shopping cart, grocery bags and refrigerator. When it’s time to cook, the FDA cautions that color and texture are unreliable indicators of safety—using a thermometer to verify a minimum internal temperature is the only way to ensure the safety of foods. The last step—chill—refers to refrigerating foods properly. In this step, use an appliance thermometer to be sure refrigerated food is consistently 40° F or below and the freezer temperature is 0° F or below. You should also refrigerate or freeze meat, poultry, eggs, seafood and other perishables within two hours of cooking or purchasing.

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According to the CDC, restaurants, catering and banquet facilities, and private homes account for 87% of foodbourne disease outbreaks: 61% in restaurants; 14% in catering or banquet facilities; 12% in private homes Concerning storage times and temperatures, Foodsafety.gov also includes a useful chart with storage times for the refrigerator and freezer, with categories that include salads, hot dogs, luncheon meat, bacon and sausage, hamburgers and other ground meats, fresh beef, veal, lamb and pork, fresh poultry, soups and stews and leftovers. According to the site, the short time limits for home-refrigerated foods help keep them from spoiling or becoming dangerous to eat. For instance,

bacon can last for seven days in a refrigerator (40°F or below), while raw sausage only lasts for one or two days. Additionally, Foodsafety.gov notes that food constantly stored at 0°F or below can be kept indefinitely and maintain its quality longer than refrigerated food.

Dining out: cleanliness, attitude, inspection reports

According to the CDC, restaurants, banquet and catering facilities account for 75% of

foodborne diseases. When you’re looking for restaurant for the holidays, include health inspection reports as part of your research. For information on specific restaurants, contact the Kane County Health department. CDC recommends making sure the restaurant is clean. If the dining area is spotless, that is a good indication that the cooking area is meticulous, too. Inspect your food before eating. If your meat or poultry is undercooked, or you vegetables are not fresh, sent it back. Restaurants (at least the ones you will want to dine at) will have no problem replacing food that is not just right. Food safety is an important part of a healthy life. This brief article touches on some of the basics. On KaneNeighbors.com you will find

much more information provided by the Partnership for Food Safety Education, including a chill chart, cooking temperature chart, food safety tips, helpful facts sheets, videos and links to other sources. We will have regular features of recipes with safety information… great recipes that you can serve your family with confidence. September is Food Safety Education month. With a little extra education this month, you can protect your family all year long.

Ben Scott is the community editor of Neighbors Magazine. Tim Sullivan is the publisher of Neighbors Magazines.

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Currents A peek inside the world of responsible and safe firearm ownership

by Det. Michelle Langston

he right to bear arms is a constitutional right held by American citizens. Despite being a constitutional right, it does not come without a hefty amount of responsibility. The following information will provide you with a bit of guidance on how to be a responsible and safe firearm owner. First, in order to legally possess a firearm in the State of Illinois, you must apply for a Firearms Owner Identification (FOID) card from the Illinois State Police. Once you have completed your application and are deemed as â&#x20AC;?qualifiedâ&#x20AC;? your card will be issued. Once you have your FOID card, you can possess a firearm. If you are interested in carrying a firearm outside of your property, you must apply for a concealed carry license (CCL). For additional information on a FOID card and CCL please visit the Illinois State Police website: ispfsb.com/public/Home. Being a responsible firearm owner comes with liability. It is your responsibility to be knowledgeable about firearm laws, be familiar with the functionality of your chosen firearm, be trained in how to properly operate it, 14

keep it maintained and in safe/ working condition, store it safely and keep the proper records. If you own a firearm, you should be knowledgeable about how to operate it. Every responsible owner should make time to go to a range and learn how to operate their firearm properly and safely. When not in use, firearms should always be stored safely and accountability of each firearm owned should be maintained. This includes, but is not limited to, making sure your family members have an understanding and respect for the firearm and the injury it can cause if misused. It is important that all household members, particularly young children, understand that firearms are not toys. One great option for secured firearm storage is to have a safe in your home. Safes can be used to lock a firearm (and other important belongings) inside so only the key or combination holder has access to it. Additionally, there are safes that also have fingerprint and palm print access security as well. Another option would be a lock for your firearm. There are various types of locks for your firearm

(trigger locks and barrel locks being most prominent types) and the Batavia Police Department has a lock program available that enables residents to get a lock for their firearm, no questions asked and free of charge. It is important to keep records of your firearm(s), including the make, model, caliber, description and serial number. This is important information that can be used for transfer of ownership or by police if the firearm would be stolen or go missing. Remembering the importance of being well informed, skilled and safe about ownership and use of firearms are paramount for developing a healthy understanding and respect for your right to bear arms. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Batavia Police Department or the Illinois State Police. Michelle Langston is a detective with the Batavia Police Department, Investigations Unit. Detective Langston can be reach by telephone at 630-454-2500 and by email at mlangsto@cityofbatavia.net.

630-454-2000 • cityofbatavia.net

Importance of nutrition to a firefighter The Batavia Fire Department has been consistently working to improve their physical fitness level over the year. Hydration and diet are two of the most important elements for firefights. The human body is 70% water, and muscles are 80% water. Maintaining adequate hydration is one of the most important things a firefighter can do for their health. Waiting to drink water when you feel thirsty is not a good indicator to go by. The body is already dehydrated when it uses the thirst signal. A lot of the firefighters carry water bottles with them and refill them multiple times a day. When it comes to nutrition, a clean, well balanced diet is the key to success. Following the food pyramid is the best way to obtain nutritional goals. The food pyramid is a guide to the number of servings of fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats, and grains. The body will respond differently to the types of food

that you put into it. Like a sports car, the use of high quality fuels will allow it to run well and get peak performance. If a poor fuel is used, the car won’t run to its full potential. Same goes for the human body. The food (fuel) that a person consumes is important to set them up for success. For firefighters it is important to have an adequate diet so they can perform at a high level at a moment’s notice. Working out will only get a firefighter so far physically; diet and nutrition are what will really bring the individual to peak performance. A well balanced diet will also help reduce risks of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and certain cancers. Heart disease is leading cause of death and disabilities in firefighters. A good rule of thumb that the fire department tries to live by on and off duty are the ABC’s of Nutrition. • Aim for good fitness • Build a good healthy base • Choose nutrition sensibly

Fire hydrants to be flushed

The City of Batavia will be flushing fire hydrants during the months of September and October. Signs will be posted in neighborhoods during the flushing week as a reminder. Citizens are reminded to check their water prior to washing any clothes since rusty water is possible. We regret any inconvenience to our customers while this work is in progress. Please call the Batavia Water Department at 630-454-2450 if you have any questions or to report any problems.

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

Hydrant flushing WEST of the Fox River will take place during the weeks of: Sept. 17–21 and Sept. 24–28 Monday–Friday: 7am–3:30pm

Hydrant flushing EAST of the Fox River will take place during the weeks of: Oct. 1–5 and Oct. 8–12 Monday–Friday: 7am–3:30pm

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 Residential leaf collection begins in October There are two leaf collection programs available to qualifying residents who pay the monthly leaf/brush fee on their utility bills:

Curbside vacuum collection

Provides every resident with up to three collection opportunities (weather permitting). Updates showing daily progress will be posted online at cityofbatavia.net once the program is underway. Dates may change due to the weather and volume of leaves put out for collection, although best efforts will be made to remain on schedule. Snow or freezing weather may significantly delay or permanently halt curbside leaf collection, since some of the equipment used to remove leaves is also used to handle deicing/ snowplowing operations.

2018 Leaf Collection Schedule East Side of River

West Side of River

Oct. 22

Oct. 29

Nov. 5

Nov. 12

Nov. 19*

Nov. 26*

*Third pickup will only be done weather permitting) How the curbside vacuum collection program works: Rake leaves to the parkway by 6am on the Monday of your scheduled week. Leaves will be collected rain or shine. Crews will make one pass by every qualifying residence during each collection period. Leaves that are placed out after the collection crew has passed by may not be picked up for another two weeks until the next scheduled pickup date. Leaves should be raked into piles no farther than 6' back from the curb. Raking leaves into a long windrow will expedite the process. Leaf piles should be in the parkway, as equipment cannot be used in alleys. Leaves should not be raked into the street. This will obstruct the flow of storm water runoff during rain events and cause street flooding, as well as slippery streets. Avoid placing leaves near obstacles such as parked vehicles, mailboxes, utility poles/boxes, hydrants, trees or sign posts. Avoid placing debris like sticks, bags and plastic bottles in leaf piles, as this can cause injury to personnel, damage equipment and cause delays. Foreign objects

also contaminate the leaf material, which is taken to an agricultural site. The program is intended to collect the majority of leaves residents may have during the curbside vacuum collection program time frame. Residents are encouraged to use other options for leaves that drop after the curbside vacuum collection program has finished for the season. Various crews are working simultaneously during the program period. Trucks with large vacuum trailers are used for through streets, and a truck with a small trailer vacuum goes into areas where the larger equipment cannot navigate such as cul-de-sacs, “bubbles” and dead ends. Limbs/brush should be placed in a separate pile for collection and may not be combined with leaf piles. Limbs/brush should only be placed at the curb if there is a scheduled collection. The final citywide brush collection will be done the week of Nov. 26 for both sides of town. Ornamental grasses, plants and corn stalks should be disposed of as yard waste.

Leaf bag collection program

From Dec. 1 through Dec. 31 residents may place leaves in brown kraft yard waste bags and put them out for collection on their scheduled refuse collection day without a sticker. The refuse collection company will collect yard waste bags (no cans) weekly until Dec. 31. Only leaves may be placed in the yard waste bags. No grass or other yard waste can be mixed with the leaves. Please try to keep the yard waste bags as dry as possible.

Alternate options:

Use a mulching lawnmower and mulch leaves back into the lawn. This provides nutrients for the soil. Place leaves around plant beds and under trees and shrubs. This enhances the soil and provides insulation for the plants. Stickered yard waste bags/cans will be collected weekly through Nov. 30. If you have any questions about the leaf programs, please call the Street Division of Batavia Public Works at 630-454-2400. Residents can also visit the city’s website at cityofbatavia.net for the latest updates to the schedule and to view a progress map that is updated daily.

630-454-2000 • cityofbatavia.net

Brush collection continues Curbside residential brush pickup continues through November 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

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 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 our website at cityofbatavia.net/brushcollection.

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Helpful tips if your sewer backs up If your residence experiences a sewer back-up please consider these helpful tips. Call the city first at 630-4542000. The problem might be in the city’s main line. By calling the city first, it could save you the price of hiring a private plumber. If the problem is in your own service line, the city can provide guidance in hiring a plumber. The city has emergency response personnel 24 hours per day. Check your insurance policy to determine if you are covered for sanitary sewer back-up and/or sump pump failure. Many homeowners’ policies do not cover sewer back-ups or water damage unless you have purchased a special provision for this purpose. If you experience a sewer back-up follow these guidelines for repairs and clean-up. • Always call YOUR insurance company first to report

any damage to your property or possessions. • The City of Batavia’s insurance company will make a determination if the city is responsible for damages caused by a sewer backup. • Contact numbers for the City of Batavia: Water/Sewer Division—630-454-2450 Finance Dept., Insurance Claim Questions— 630-454-2000 AS A PRECAUTION—Be safe when working in flooded areas which might be contaminated. Go the city website cityofbatavia.net and view “Cleaning Up After Flood and Sewer Overflows” from the Illinois Department of Public Health website for proper precautions. You will also find a copy of the city’s sewer back-up and cleaning policy on the website.

Deadline to request sidewalk repairs in 2019 approaching Each year the City of Batavia performs sidewalk maintenance to repair deficiencies within the city’s sidewalk system. These repairs ensure pedestrian safety as well as reduce liability for the property owner and the city of Batavia. The repairs and replacement of sidewalk are completed by the city and no cost is incurred by the residents and/or businesses. Deficient sidewalk will have one or more of following conditions: • Walks must be sunken or risen to a height difference of one inch or more between two panels • Broken or separated into three or more pieces 18

• 50% or more of the surface deteriorated Please call the City of Batavia Engineering Department at 630-454-2750 to report substandard sidewalks that meet any of the above conditions. A city staff member will evaluate that sidewalk to determine if it qualifies for repair. The deadline to apply for the yearly sidewalk improvement program is Oct. 31. Repair is typically completed in the following summer season. More information including photos and Frequently Asked Questions, can be found at cityofbatavia.net/sidewalk.

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Downtown Batavia Downtown is Everyone’s Neighborhood!

Meet our newest team member at Batavia MainStreet I am extremely happy to introduce Christopher Faber District Alliance, and Past as the new Executive Director of Batavia MainStreet. As President of Elburn Chamber many of you may know, I will be stepping back into a of Commerce. more part-time role here at Batavia MainStreet to focus Please join Cathy and I in on our family business, Bulldog Plumbing Inc. and other welcoming Christopher to our personal endeavors. Our team searched for the perfect Downtown Batavia Family. candidate to take on this leadership role, and they have ~ Jamie Saam done just that! P.S. I’ll still be seeing you all Meet Christopher Faber, Christopher joins MainStreet with a long history of around downtown! MainStreet’s new executive director community focused experience. Faber has served as President of Northlight Media Solutions since 2014, two To learn more about the above opportunities, please terms as a Village Trustee in North Aurora, Executive contact the MainStreet office at 630-761-3528 or visit Board Member and Treasurer of North Aurora River DowntownBatavia.com.

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Downtown Block Party—Taste of Batavia Sept. 2, 4–9pm, Riverwalk The Riverwalk will come alive as it is transformed into everyone’s neighborhood block party! Dick Diamond and The Dusters are back to rock from 6–9pm. Enjoy $3 tasters from your favorite Batavia eateries and a great variety of beverages too. River City Church will host kid friendly fun including bounce houses, free snow cones, face painting, Pie Bake Off, and more. Cross the pedestrian bridge over to River Street to hop back in time with the Boyce BodyWerks Classic Car Show in partnership with Old Gold Cruisers. The First State Bank and Xfinity Block Party is going to be the place to be for you and your family this Labor Day. Batavia Oktoberfest Oct. 5, 6 & 7, River St. Batavia MainStreet brings Oktoberfest to the Fox Valley region this October on North River Street! NEW this year we have added a third day—Family Day at Batavia Oktoberfest on Sun., Oct. 7! This day will be full of family fun for all ages including a Brat Trot 5K, FREE pony rides, music from Miss Carole’s Macaroni Soup, and more. BatFest Sat. Oct. 27, Downtown Be a part of Batavia’s annual Halloween themed family event on Sat., Oct. 27 at the Batavia Riverwalk from 10am to 2pm. BatFest includes, downtown Trick-or-Treating, Mothers’ Club Parade, Batavia Library Storytime, costume contest, pet costume contest, art and games for free family fun. Make sure to check out the unique fun of the pumpkin carving battles and pumpkin rolling down Houston Street. 19

Batavia Public Library “New” Library…no longer new It’s hard to believe that the “new” Batavia Public Library building is nearly 20 years old. And like any house or building, there’s a life cycle of improvements that need to be made. The heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system, the carpet, the roof, the technology — these are things that need to be continuously repaired or replaced when their time comes. The Library sees a lot of wear and tear with 725 visitors on average every day. Over 360,000 visitors use the Batavia Public Library’s resources each year. Some may not physically come to the Library, but they access eBooks and eAudiobooks online through the Library’s website. Other patrons visit the Library to use computers or attend reading clubs and storytime programs. The community made a big investment in its Library and, like any other capital investment, such as roads, it needs to be maintained.

The most incredible card in your wallet Your library card can do incredible things! It gets you FREE access to books, video games, DVDs, CDs, downloads of audio and eBooks, movies, TV shows, and music, as well as databases, classes, events, and museum passes. September is Library Card Signup Month, and we are reminding

The Library will be closed: Sun., Sept. 2 Mon., Sept. 3 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

parents, caregivers, and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. Adults living within the boundaries of the Batavia Public Library District may register for a free library card for themselves and their children under the age

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

of 18 at the Check Out Desk. To obtain a Batavia Public Library card, bring proof of identity and proof of residency within the Library district. For more information, please call the Circulation Services department, 630-879-1393.

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

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Under the Cupola Zero tax-rate change At its regular meeting on July 17, the Board of Library Trustees voted unanimously to place a proposal on the November ballot. That action, if approved, will result in a zero taxrate change for residents. The Proposal: The proposal requests a seven-cent (7¢) increase in the Library’s general operating tax rate; however, the overall tax rate for residents will remain the same, because the Library’s tax rate for paying off building construction bonds—slightly more than seven cents—will be eliminated; the debt will be retired in December 2018. The Need: If the voters approve the referendum proposal, then the board intends to use the revenue to maintain and repair the building and to maintain and improve services, especially in the following areas, as recommended by participants in the Speak Up! Community Engagement initiative: Infrastructure Needs: Maintain the community’s investment in the Library’s building and site by systematically addressing long-term maintenance needs, which are identified in the Library’s Capital Asset Plan. The estimated cost of this plan is $2.8 million in the first five years and $5.1 million over 20 years (in today’s dollars). Quality Staffing: Ensure exceptional services to Library users by providing and supporting quality staffing. Robust Collections: Maintain a robust collection of materials in multiple formats (print, audio-visual, and digital). Changing Technology: Respond to changing service and technology needs for all ages (infants to seniors). Responsive Hours of Operation: Maintain and/or expand hours of operations. The Pledge: The Board of Library Trustees is committed to a zero tax-rate change. As illustrated in the following chart, the Library’s proposal redirects the seven-cent tax rate used to pay back the construction bonds to the Library’s tax rate for operations to maintain the community’s investment in our nearly 20-year-old resource, the Batavia Public Library building and site. Look for more information on the referendum proposal in coming weeks. The Library’s job is to provide the information you need to make an informed decision. George H. Scheetz Director

Batavia Public Library Programs and activities for youth Registration Information: Unless otherwise noted, September program and storytime registration begins Sept. 1; October

program registration begins Oct. 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

Storytimes Baby Play & Learn

Fri., Sept. 7, 10am Babies through 24 months Meet other caregivers, enjoy playtime with your baby and see examples of early literacy activities. No registration necessary.

Toddler Time

Mon., Sept. 10–Oct. 29, 10:30am Tues., Sept. 11–Oct. 30, 10:30am Ages 2–3 with a caregiver Enjoy stories, rhymes, movement, and more. Classes last approximately 25 minutes.

Family Storytime

Mon., Sept. 10–Oct. 29, 7pm Families with children through age 7 are welcome.

Baby Storytime– Pre-Walkers

Tues., Sept. 11–Oct. 30, 9:30am Infants with a caregiver Infants who are not yet walking will enjoy this interactive program which includes songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, games

and book sharing. Please make outside care arrangements for older siblings.

ABC Storytime

Wed., Sept. 12–Oct. 31, 10am Wed., Sept. 12–Oct. 31, 1pm Thurs., Sept. 13–Nov. 1, 10am Ages 3–6 Activities, books, and craft program for children. This interactive storytime is designed for preschoolers who can listen and participate independently without a caregiver. Each class runs approximately 40–45 minutes.

Toddler Time Drop-In

Thurs., Sept. 13–Nov. 1, 2pm Ages 2–3 with a caregiver Stories, rhymes, movement and more. Classes last approximately 25 minutes with a short group play time after. Entry tickets will be given out 20 minutes before the program until gone. Space is limited. A Batavia Library card is required.

Baby & Tot Storytime Fri., Sept. 14–Nov. 2, 10am 0–35 months with a caregiver Drop in for songs, rhymes and stories. Please make outside care arrangements for older siblings. Space Invite your favorite stuffed animal for a special storytime Sept. 28. 22

is limited for this popular program. Show your Batavia Public Library card at the Youth Services Desk to receive your entry ticket. Entry tickets will be handed out beginning 20 minutes before the program until gone.

Baby Storytime– Walkers

Fri., Sept. 14–Nov. 2, 11am 0–23 months with a caregiver Babies who are already walking will enjoy this interactive program which includes songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, games and book sharing.

Preschool Drop-In Storytime

Fri., Sept. 14–Nov. 2, 1pm Ages 3–6 Younger siblings welcome. An adult must accompany children under the age of 4. Two special events will take place this fall during this time, “Stuffed Animal Storytime” on Sept. 28 and “Book Character Visit” on Oct. 26. See program descriptions at right.

Stories in Motion

Sat., Sept. 22, 11am Sat., Oct. 6, 11am Sat., Nov. 3, 11am Ages 3–6 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 movement to rhymes and songs.

Each class will explore a new theme.

Stuffed Animal Storytime

Fri., Sept. 28, 1pm Ages 3–6 Bring your favorite stuffed animal to a special storytime. Follow Miss Amy and Miss Joanne on a fun filled adventure complete with stories, songs, rhymes, and activities.

Book Character Visit

Fri., Oct. 26, 1pm Ages 3–6 Cat in the Hat Barnes & Noble Booksellers will bring Cat in the Hat to the Library for stories and activities. Don’t forget your camera!

For Students Minecrafternoon

Thurs., Sept. 6, 4:30pm Thurs., Oct. 4, 4:30pm Ages 6–14 Join your fellow Minecrafters for an hour of play on the Library’s Minecraft system. Entry tickets will be handed out beginning 15 minutes before the program until gone. Space is limited.

Book Gems

Tues., Sept. 11, 6:30pm Magic Bone. Be Careful What You Sniff For by Nancy E. Krulik Tues., Oct. 9, 6:30pm What was the Great Chicago Fire? by Janet Pascal Grades 2–3 Book club and activities for young readers. Reserve a copy of the book when you register.

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Harry Potter Trivia

Wed., Oct. 24, 6:30–8pm Grades 6–8 Join us for an evening of Harry Potter trivia with a special “fantastic beasts” round celebrating the new movie!

Mad About Mysteries Enjoy playtime with your baby at the Library

Audition Techniques Workshop

Thurs., Sept. 13, 4pm Ages 10–14 Learn to audition like a pro! We’ll practice everything from understanding stage directions to choosing the right monologue. Join YS staff member and community theater director Jen Connon as she demonstrates tricks of the trade.

Chat & Chew

Mon., Sept. 17, 4pm Mon., Oct. 15, 4pm Grades 6–8 Hang out with friends, eat pizza, and do creative projects. In September, will we help decorate the Youth Services department for fall and plan our October activity.

Dewey Club

Thurs., Sept. 20, 4:30pm Number Challenges Tues., Oct. 16, 4:30pm Smart as an Animal Grades 2–4 Join us for a journey into the world of nonfiction.

Mad Scientists Club

Mon., Sept. 24, 4:30pm Weather Mon., Oct. 29, 4:30pm Forensic Science Grades 3–5 Come and explore your inner scientist. We’ll have

fun with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through activities, experiments, and games.

Chess Club

Tues., Sept., 25, 4:30pm Tues., Oct., 23, 4:30pm Ages 6–14 Learn more about chess or improve your chess skills as we explore strategy and tactics. Basic knowledge of the game is required; but all skill levels are welcome.

Curiosity Club

Wed., Sept. 26, 4:30pm Wed., Oct 24, 4:30pm Grades K–2 Through books, games, and experiments, children will explore a variety of science and nature topics each month. Each participant will also receive a take-home activity.

Tues., Oct. 30, 6:30pm Grades 4–8 Are you a mystery fan? Do you figure out the solution before the book characters? Bring your favorite mystery to share with the group. Refreshments included.

Coding for Kids

Mon., Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, 4:30pm Grades 3–6 Join “Coding for Kids” and exercise your mind while learning useful computer skills. Retired computer science teacher JoAnn Smith will facilitate this 4-week coding instruction for stu

dents using the TechRocket web site. Registration begins Oct. 29.

Late Night at the Library

Fri., Nov. 9, 6–9pm Grades 3–5 After-hours program that includes a scavenger hunt, games, pizza, and a guest performer. Parental permission form and $3 per participant are required at registration. Register in person at the Youth Services Desk, beginning Nov. 1. Space is limited. Priority is given to Batavia Public Library cardholders and to students attending Batavia schools.

For Families Observation Stations

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Read with Rusty

Starting in October Grades K–8 Looking for a reading challenge this fall? Keep track of the time you read to earn a voucher for a ticket to a Chicago Steel hockey game at the Fox Valley Ice Arena. Pick up your tracking sheet and more details at the Youth Services Desk beginning in October. Batavia Public Library card required. Offered in partnership with the Chicago Steel Hockey Team.

Late Night at the Library, Nov. 9

Thank You, Volunteers

A big thank you goes out to our 65 middle school and high school students who lent a hand in the Youth Services and Adult Services departments this summer. Students contributed more than 375 hours in the Library performing a variety of tasks. THANK YOU! We will be continuing our volunteer programs during the school year. Interested middle school students should pick up an application at the Youth Services Desk or print one from the Library’s web page. Applications for high school students are available at the Adult Services Desk.

Batavia Public Library Programs for adults and teens Registration Information: 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 Book Club Party

Wed., Sept. 19, 7pm Come alone, with a friend, or bring your whole book club to meet members of other book clubs, discover new discussion titles, and learn how the Batavia Public Library can help your book group. Gather ideas and liven up your discussions.

Questions & Ancestors Genealogy Series

Finding Grandma in the Archives: Polish Records for Genealogical Research

Tues., Oct. 2, 7pm A Polish records researcher encounters a variety of records, in different languages, depending on the partition where his or her ancestors came from. Presenter Ola Heska gives an overview of the history of vital record keeping in Poland and provides a researcher with online sources of records for Polish genealogical research, organized by partition.

New Lyceum Lecture Series

The Batavia Public Library Foundation is the 2018–19 Season Sponsor

Working to End World War II

Mon., Oct. 22, 7pm Daniel N. Myers, Executive Director of The Churchill Centre, examines world leaders during World War II and assesses whether and how they worked to save the world— where they came from, their mistakes, and how they organized their own countries and the world to win the war. tips that focus on what you keep (does it “spark joy?”). Learn about the revolutionary Japanese decluttering method made popular by Marie Kondo’s bestseller, The LifeChanging Magic of Tidying Up.

Playing with Clay: Cell Phone Holder

Dendritic Painted Backgrounds

Wed., Sept. 26, 7pm Explore the fun technique of dendritic painting, which creates interesting, branching designs on paper. Use your unique papers for card making and other paper projects. With instructor Sabrina Martin.

Watercolor Painting without Paint

Thurs., Oct. 4, 7pm Learn to create beautiful watercolor effects using dry media art supplies plus solvents. We’ll be experimenting with diluting soft pastels, oil pastels, and markers while creating stunning backgrounds and washes. No experience required! With instructor Becka Davis.

KonMari 101 Workshop

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Tues., Oct. 30, 7pm Learn to hand build with clay and create a funky, textured cell phone stand! No previous experience with clay is necessary. We will be using air dry clay that can be painted at home after drying. With instructor Jeremy Foy.

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

The Connie Francis Story

Sun., Sept. 30, 2pm Learn how Connie rose to fame due to Dick Clark and American Bandstand. Vocalist LaVerne performs the music that made her famous, from her original 1957 hit Who’s Sorry Now to her final chart song in 1964, along with some of Connie’s Italian classics.

Classic horror stories with storyteller Mike Speller on Oct. 28

Fear Itself

Sun., Oct. 28, 2pm Storyteller Mike Speller escorts you into the shadows of four classic horror stories. You should only suffer the classic horror effects: goosebumps, adrenalin rush, and the need to change your underwear. Must be 16 or over.

Monthly Programs Book Discussion

Tues., Sept. 11, 7:30pm Montana 1948 by Larry Watson In this spare, haunting page turner, a Western sheriff arrests his physician brother for the abuse of Native American women. Tues., Oct. 9, 7:30pm Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson

Teen Programs

The inspiring story of Stevenson’s battle, as founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, to defend “hopeless cases.” The overarching narrative focuses on Walter MacMillan, an African-American man on death row for killing a white woman despite credible evidence to the contrary.

November selection: Rise: How a House Built a Family by Cara Brookins

Books Between Bites

Thurs., Sept. 20, 12pm The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion presented by Kathryn Hubbard Thurs., Oct. 18, 12pm Batavia’s Football Rivalry with Geneva presented by George H. Scheetz

Advance registration is required for programs designated

College Prep

Free SAT Practice Test

Sun., Sept. 9, 12:30–4pm Take a free SAT practice test courtesy of Princeton Review. Bring water, #2 pencils, an energy snack, and an approved calculator. Results will be made available online by Princeton Review. To register, go to princetonreview.com/product/offerings/411651?z= 63130

The Financial Aid Process

Don’t Pay the College Sticker Price!

Thurs., Sept. 27, 7pm Learn how to maximize need-based financial aid eligibility, target the right colleges for merit-based financial aid, and exploit tax-saving opportunities from Certified Financial Planner Joe Orsolini.

College Help, One-On-One

Thurs., Sept. 13, 7–8pm Meghan Chrum, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, will discuss college costs, the types of financial aid available, how to apply using the FAFSA, and financial aid award packages. Visit collegeillinois.org or fafsa.ed.gov for more information.

Tues., Oct. 9, 16, and 23, 6:30–8:30pm, by appointment Got questions about applying for college, student loans, or campus life on a budget? Meghan Chrum from ISAC has answers. Make an appointment to go over your FAFSA one-on-one, better understand financial aid, and more.

Free ACT Practice Test

FAFSA Workshop

Sun., Sept. 23, 12:30–4pm Take a free ACT practice test courtesy of Princeton Review. Bring water, #2 pencils, an energy snack, and an approved calculator. Results will be made available online by Princeton Review. To register, go to princetonreview.com/product/offerings/411652?z= 63130

Thurs., Oct. 25, 7pm Is your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form done? This program by Meghan Chrum from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission can help. Bring a laptop to fill out the form during the program!

Fun Stuff

Inclusion Game Night

Wed., Sept. 12, 6:30–8:30pm Teens and young adults of all abilities, their families, and friends are welcome to play board games and card games in a relaxed setting. Don’t miss bingo with prizes!

Escape the Library!

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

Internet Classes *Internet proficiency required:

Genealogy: HeritageQuest & America’s Obituaries Wed., Oct. 3, 9am

Genealogy: Ancestry Library Edition Wed., Oct. 10, 9am

Genealogy: FamilySearch.org & Other Websites Wed., Oct. 24, 9am

Other Computer Classes Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016, Part 1 Tues., Sept. 25, 9am

**Microsoft Word proficiency required: See our event calendar for complete information: bataviapubliclibrary.evanced.info

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016, Part 3**

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016, Part 2**

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016, Part 2**

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016, Part 1**

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2016**

Tues., Oct. 2, 9am

Tues., Oct. 16, 9am

Tues., Oct. 23, 9am

Fri., Oct. 26, 9am

Thurs., Oct. 25, 9am

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Observation Station. Each month’s station will include an in-house or take-home activity.

Library Card Sign-Up Month Kick-Off Sun., Sept. 9, 1–4pm Stop by for ice cream, storyteller Denise Farrugia, and activities for the whole family, celebrating the most incredible card in your wallet. If you don’t have a library card, get one today.

Gina Marie’s Singsong Yoga

Mon., Oct. 8, 10am In this unique program,

And Don’t Miss . . Movie at the Library

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yoga instructor Gina Slager incorporates her original music, yoga, breath, storytelling, and imagination. Sing, dance, breathe, and relax with Gina. This family program most appropriate for children ages 2–8.

Make-a-Scarf

Sat., Oct. 20, 1–3pm Come to our first family scarf-a-thon. Spend the afternoon measuring, cutting, and knotting colorful fleece scarves. Instructions and materials provided. All completed scarves will find new homes through the Batavia Clothes Closet.

BatFest Stories and Parade

Sat., Oct. 27, 11:30am Enjoying BatFest? Stop by the Reading Garden (weather permitting) for fall songs and stories. Then join the Batavia Mothers’ Club costume parade. Children are invited to wear costumes. Parents must accompany children.

Preschool Fair

Mon., Nov. 12, 6:30–8 pm Trying to decide on a preschool for your child? Stop by the Library to chat with staff from Batavia and No registration is required for the following activities.

Drop-In Craft

Sun., Sept. 9, 1–4pm Fri., Sept. 21, 1:30–3pm Mon., Oct. 8, 11am–1pm Sat., Oct. 13, 10am–12pm

Halloween Guessing Jar

Oct. 1–30 Take a guess at how many pieces of candy corn are in our Halloween guessing jar for a chance to win one

Geneva preschools. Check out several preschools at one time in one location during this 6:30–8 pm open house format. of our Halloween-themed prizes.

Bookmark Contest

Oct. 1–30 Grades 1–5 Entry form available at the Youth Services Desk.

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News from the Friends Even ghosts and goblins like to read!

Give All Hallows’ Read coupon books on Halloween instead of, or in addition to, candy. Giving a coupon is like putting a book into each trick or treat bag. Each coupon allows its bearer to receive a children’s or young adult book of their choice during one of the monthly book sales in the FriendSpace on the lower level or from the book corner on the upper level. Coupons are valid for one year. The coupons are sold in sets of 10 for $2.50 and are available at the Circulation Desk throughout October and at the Friends Book Sale on Sat., Oct. 13. Questions? Please contact Friends@BataviaPublicLibrary.org.

Friends Book Sales

Sat., Sept 8 and Sat., Oct 13 9:15am-4pm FriendSpace, Lower Level Batavia Public Library Foundation invites you to become an active member of its board of directors. For more information, please email: Foundation@BataviaPublicLibrary.org

Summer Reading in Batavia

We had a jam-packed summer at the Library with over 1350 children, teens and adults tracking their reading during our Summer Reading Club 2018. They’ve enjoyed incentive rewards, contests and raffles. Over one hundred special programs were offered during the summer months, many of them based on the summer reading theme. We sincerely thank the following businesses and organizations who generously contributed prizes for Summer Reading Club 2018: Abbey Farms Batavia Creamery Batavia Park District Briana’s Pancake House Brookfield Zoo Bulldogs Red Hots California Pizza Kitchen Carol Stream Park District Chapters Coffeehouse and Café Charlie Fox’s Pizzeria Chicago Fire Chili’s Batavia Chuck E. Cheese’s Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant Classic Cinemas Colonial Café Corner Bakery Café Country House

Crosstown Pub & Grill Culver’s Daddio’s Diner Dimples Donuts DuPage Children’s Museum El Taco Grande Epic Air Trampoline Park Fermilab Arts and Lecture Series Foltos Tonsorial Parlor Friends of the Batavia Public Library Funway Entertainment Center Gameworks Gammon Coach House Graham’s Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream Hearth & Hammer Illinois Railway Museum John G. Shedd Aquarium Kane County Cougars

Keller’s Farmstand Kilwins of Geneva Kimmer’s Ice Cream Kuipers Family Farm Learning Express Toys Geneva Legoland Discovery Center Limestone Coffee & Tea Little Traveler Lumes Pancake House & Restaurant McAlister’s Deli McDonald’s Naper Settlement Oberweis Dairy Pal Joey’s Paramount Theatre Prairie Path Cycles Batavia Ravinia Ream’s Meat Market

Riganato Old World Grille RockStar Hair Bar Salsa Verde Salt Escape SciTech Hands On Museum Shady Hill Gardens Sky Zone Aurora Stockholm’s Subway in Batavia Walmart Sugar Grove Family Fun Center Target Tea Tree Trader Joe’s Batavia Walmart Wendy’s Batavia White Castle

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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

Batavia High School’s Homecoming Week starts on Mon., Sept. 17, with several community-oriented activities planned, including: Homecoming Parade: On Wed. Sept. 19, starting at 5pm, the annual Homecoming Parade will begin at River St., head west on Wilson, and end at Batavia High School. (Please note that the Wilson St. bridge and Wilson St. between Rt. 25 and Rt. 31 will close at 4:40pm). The entire community is invited! If there is inclement weather, the cancellation will be made one hour prior to parade start time, and will be posted on the BHS and district websites, Twitter and Facebook feeds. Unfortunately, due to police regulations and logistics, the parade will not be rescheduled. BPS101 Hall of Honor Celebration: On Thurs., Sept. 20, starting at 6pm at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, Batavia Public School District 101 will welcome eight inductees into the Hall of Honor. The 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 BPS101. The event is open to the community and will feature catered desserts. Tickets are Adults $15 | Student/Child $5 (five and under free) and can be purchased at ezregister.com/events/25245 or at the door.

2018 BPS101 Hall of Honor recipients

J. B. Nelson School Laurel & William Wood Ln. Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8400 • jbn.bps101.net

Alumni Staff member Samira Ahmed (1989) Sue Bauer, 29 years of service Eldon Frydendall (1956) BPS101 Friend Matt Holm (1987) Ronald E. Karabowicz Sharron Moran Jauregui (1960) Michael Spillane (1986) Max Striedl (1954) Schedule of Events (Business casual attire) 6pm—Doors open for reception in the Batavia Fine Arts Centre with a range of desserts! 7pm—Hall of Honor Reveal in Batavia High School’s main hallway 7:30pm—Hall of Honor Presentation

Louise White School 800 North Prairie St. Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8500 • lws.bps101.net

Homecoming Game: On Fri., Sept. 21, the Batavia Bulldogs will take on the Wheaton Warrenville South Tigers at Bulldog Stadium. Kick-off time for varsity game is 7:30pm. Tickets for the BHS Homecoming Game can be pre-purchased at gofan.co/app/events/28515.

Hoover-Wood School 1640 Wagner Rd., Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8300 • hws.bps101.net

Homecoming Week 2018

A living classroom is in the works at BHS You may have noticed a new sign off Wilson St. by Batavia High School stating that a restoration is in progress. Indeed it is! Last winter, BHS Science Teachers Daniel Renz and Donna Detrick and the BHS Eco Club hatched a plan to restore the stormwater retention pond on the northeast corner of Batavia High School into a “living classroom.” “We have been working with community members and Anna Bakker from the Batavia Environmental Commission to further develop our plan and begin fundraising to bring this project to life,” said Renz. “We are relying solely on grants and donations.” The project is slated to last about three years, but once completed, it will be the only natural area on the Batavia High School campus—

ideal for ecology labs for biology and AP environmental students. The first restoration step for all biology students this fall will be to establish a buffer zone to slow infiltration to the site, remove invasive species, and learn to plant and care for native species. Once Pond restoration is underway on the BHS campus. restored, the pond will help filter and improve water members are working together to quality, provide habitat for wildlife, get our living classroom off the and require less chemical control. ground,” said Renz. BHS Eco Club members will help lead student participation and take You can help, too! A donation over stewardship of the site after the page (http://bit.ly/BHSPond) has project is completed. been created by Anna Bakker of the “I am very excited that students, Batavia Environmental Commission teachers, the Batavia Environment to help raise funds for the BHS Commission, and community Retention Pond Restoration Project.

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!

Close to You: The Music of The Carpenters

The World of Magic

Oct. 19, 7:30pm A moving tribute to the music and life of three-time Grammy award winner Karen Carpenter. Singer and playwright Lisa Rock has compiled a moving tribute to the music and life of Carpenter.

Nov. 16, 7:30pm The World of Magic brings Las Vegas to Batavia, with ten of the largest and most spectacular illusions. Be prepared to be wowed by David Thomas and his team. Magic, stunning costumes, high end choreography, and hilarious comedy make this the best event for the entire family!

Season Ticket News

Coming Up at The Centre September Sept. 14—Broadway’s Next H!T Musical Sept. 14—Art Show Reception Sept. 18—Batavia High School National Art Honor Society Induction Sept. 20—BPS101 Hall of Honor October Oct. 11—BSF Improv Show Oct. 11–14—CYT Presents: Mulan Jr. Oct. 15—Rotolo Middle School Fall Choral 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 Order your tickets today!

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Season Tickets are available now! Don’t wait to get yours! With the start of our new season, there is an abundance of available season ticket packages along with some great discounts off each. The “Director’s Circle” (all seven shows) and “Star” (five shows of your choice) packages currently have a 30% discount off regular pricing. Along with that, the “Producer” (four shows of your choice) package currently has a 25% discount while the “Patron” (three shows of your choice) package has a 20% discount. The Batavia Fine Arts Centre pricing is demand based. Ticket prices increase by every 50 to 100 sold, so don’t wait or you might miss out! 29

Batavia School District 101 News Music Buffs offers advertising opportunity in BHS Music Programs Get your message in the hands of 3,000+ patrons throughout Batavia by advertising in the 2018–19 Batavia High School Program Series. For a single price, your ad will be appear the entire 2018–2019 school year in printed programs at 12 BPS101 music concerts, including the popular winter Kaleidoscope concerts and All-City Band and Orchestra concerts. For more information, contact the Batavia Music Buffs at vpcommunications@bataviamusicbuffs.org or visit BataviaMusicBuffs.org.

This year, the Batavia Athletic Booster Club awarded more than $145,000 to support Rotolo Middle School and Batavia High School student athletes and the community.

• $60,000 toward turf field: $320,000 total to date • $32,000 for athletic team uniforms • $29,000 for team wish-list items • $10,600 State Championship donation • $10,000 in scholarships for college-bound student athletes

• $4,000 toward dugout project: $20,000 total Your membership, as well as your time and talents, are greatly needed to continue the Booster Club’s tradition of enriching the RMS and BHS athletic experience. Go to BataviaBulldogBoosters.org to find out how you can get involved today!

STAGE Batavia

Supporting Theatre Arts for a Greater Education Batavia has a long and highly respected reputation of excellence in the performing arts. We invite you to be a part of that tradition. Visit stagebatavia.org for information or to become a member.

2018–2019 STAGE Cashbooks are here!

Visit stagebatavia.org to view the local businesses included in this year’s book. There are new businesses along with some returning favorites! Never heard of a STAGE Cashbook? Visit our website for more information. To purchase in person, visit STAGE at the Farmer’s Market on Sept. 8 or watch for a theatre student in your neighborhood this September!

2018–2019 Show Schedule:

BHS: Chicago, Nov. 8–10, 2018; Improv Shows, Oct. 11 & Dec. 20; The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, Jan. 31–Feb. 2, 2019; Everybody, April 18–20, 2019; One Acts, May 2–3, 2019 RMS: Talent Show, Sept. 28, 2018; Mary Poppins, Jr., Feb. 8–9, 2019; 6th Grade Play May 3–4, 2019 30

Batavia Park District News Batavia Historic Church Walk

Sept. 9, 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm Downtown Batavia Several historic churches of Batavia will open their doors on Sun., Sept. 9 for the Batavia Historical Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first annual Community Historic Church Walk. Visitors are invited to meander through the sanctuaries at their own pace and then stroll down the sidewalk to the next church on the walk. Greeters will be on hand to answer questions and point out details and items of interest, as each church offers a unique glimpse into its physical and spiritual presence in the Downtown Batavia Community. Please join us for this ticketed event which is a fundraiser for the Depot Museum Expansion. Tickets are $15 and are available online at bataviahistoricalsociety.org/events

Congregational Church of Batavia (above), Batavia United Methodist Church (left) and Calvary Episcopal Church (below) are included on the Batavia Historic Church Walk on Sept. 9.

Batavia Depot Museum Exhibit

Gather and Praise: A History of Batavia Churches Through Nov. 18 Depot Museum, 155 Houston St. FREE To make time for church, the city passed an ordinance which said that any person who worked or played on Sunday would be fined up to five dollars each time he or she was caught. The history of this period is told through an exhibit of vintage photos and church artifacts. Visit bataviahistoricalsociety.org for more information and hours. This c. 1900 photo of the Swedish Mission Church Choir along with many other artifacts can be viewed in the Gather and Praise exhibit at the Depot Museum. 32

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Saving seeds Sept. 13, 6–8pm Peg Bond Center 151 N. Island Ave. All Ages $6 Wrap up this growing season by learning how to save seeds for next year! Save time and money next year by using what nature gives you. This new program is held in conjunction with the Batavia Depot Museum’s Victory Garden.

History Heroes: I Dig Batavia History Oct. 4, 1 pm Batavia Depot Museum, 155 Houston St. Ages 6–10 $5 Kids, grab your trowels and come on down to the Depot Museum to learn a bit about archaeology. Practice what you’ve learned by digging up your own artifacts, and make your own display in the museum! Please bring a snack for the afternoon.

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Bulldogs Unleashed Live Auction & Reception

Sept. 15 Shannon Hall, 14 N. Van Buren St. Doors open at 6pm Food served at 6:30pm Auction starts at 8pm Tickets $65 per person Open Bar, Live Entertainment, Dressy Casual Attire For tickets and more information, go to bulldogunleashed.org

Concert in the Park with Batavia Community Band

Sept. 16, 3pm; Batavia Riverwalk—FREE A variety of genres will be featured including marches, classics, Broadway show tunes, movie medleys, and patriotic songs. It will be enjoyable for young and old alike. Bring a lawn chair, blanket or just sit on the grass for a quiet afternoon of beautiful music down by the river. The Batavia Community Band was organized in fall 2013 to play for Batavia city events and celebrations. It brings together musicians who live in Batavia and the surrounding towns. New members are always welcome. There is no fee for the concerts, nor is there a membership fee to play with the community group. Donations are gladly accepted to help offset the cost of new music at any time during the year. The director of the Batavia Community Band is John Heath, retired director of the Batavia High School Band. In the case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Batavia City Council Chambers at 100 N. Island Ave. For more information, please email bataviacommunityband@gmail.com

Mom & Son Wagon Rides Sept. 20 & 27, 6–8pm West Main Shelter, 40W101 W. Main St. Price is per person: Batavia resident $10; Batavia non-resident, $12; Non-resident $14 This annual event is packed with fun! Wagon rides and dinner will be provided, along with s’mores prepared alongside a campfire. Kids will love the pumpkin decorating activity. It’s a great night out for mothers and sons. Wagon rides begin at 6 pm from the parking lot. Pre-registration is required and you will want to register early for this popular event. Price is per person. 34

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Haunted Quarry

(Ages 10+ NOT suitable for kids 10 and under!) Oct. 13 & 20 7–9pm Hall Quarry Beach, 400 S. Water St. Admission: $10 Advance ticket purchase $8 through Oct. 12 The ghosts are coming out to play at the Quarry. Join us for a good scare! Summer is over, the leaves are brown. And evil lurks, throughout this haunted town. The water has been drained, the guards have gone away, and the scary ghosts have come out to play. If you’re up for a good scare, twisted and bloody, enter if you dare, escape if you’re lucky.

Halloween House Decorating Contest

Oct. 24, 6–9pm Entry fee: $5 Batavia Residents only Let’s see Batavia’s scary & frightening house decorations in our first ever Halloween House Decorating Contest. We will be awarding prizes for overall theme and people’s choice. All displays will be judged on Wed., Oct. 24 between 6–9pm. Winners will receive a Batavia Park District prize package. Addresses of all entries will be published in local media unless specified otherwise at the time of registration. Registration deadline: Oct. 23.

volunteers to work the annual Haunted Quarry. We are seeking individuals for scene building, scare characters, tour guides and make-up artists. For more information, contact Brittany Bruno at 630-389-2066 or brittanyb@bataviaparks.org This is a great activity for service hours, team building and community groups!

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BATV BATV is your community access television station! We provide awardwinning 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 or

MyBatv.com 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)

Bulldog football is live on BATV BATV is proud to bring live Batavia High School football games to our community. But do you know all the work that goes into bringing you that game? Here’s what and who you need to know! BATV has a staff of two full time employees (Jen Brens and Andrew Van Meter) who set up all of the equipment, prepare all sponsorship reads and graphics along with making sure our feed is working on Comcast, AT&T, YouTube (BATV1017) and coming soon, MetroNet! For home games, BATV staff starts moving gear to the stadium at 2pm . We run hundreds of feet of cable throughout the stadium to our production van. We set up three cameras, two in the stands and one on the sideline. We provide a live feed to the concessions for the Sports Boosters to watch the game while they work. We have three volunteer camera operators that arrive at 5pm to check their set ups and a high school sideline reporter Sophie Chahmirzadi who lines up her own interviews with our home team coach for pregame. Great interviews highlight other fantastic programs on the field such as the marching band, cheerleaders, and dance team. The voices of BATV (Dave Lundborg and Alan Wolff) have been a part of our team longer than anyone else!

• 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!

Upcoming events

Fri., Sept. 7—Live Batavia Football vs. Lake Park Fri., Sept. 14—Live coverage Batavia Football @ Glenbard North Fri., Sept. 21—Live Batavia Football vs. Wheaton Warrenville South Fri., Sept. 28—Live Rivalry Football Game Batavia vs. Geneva Fri., Oct. 5—Live Batavia Football @ St. Charles East 7:30pm Fri., Oct. 12—Live Batavia Football vs. St. Charles North 7:30pm Fri., Oct. 19—Live Batavia Football @ Wheaton North 7:30 PM Fri., Oct. 26—Live or Recorded Coverage Potential IHSA Playoff Game

Please let us know any comments or suggestions by emailing info@mybatv.com or or commenting on our facebook page BATV1017. If you want to be a part of our crew let us know and we will train you! Go Bulldogs!

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2018 Harvest Celebration at Abbey Farms

Join us on Oct. 3 from 6–8pm. Enjoy food, drinks, fun, and friends while we celebrate the 2018 Donna Dallesasse award recipient. For details on this or any Chamber events, please visit our website at BataviaChamber.org or call 630-879-7134.

Calling for nominations—2018 Batavia Citizen of the Year! The Citizen of the Year Award is given to a local resident whose service and dedication have made a significant contribution to the community. Criteria for the award are: • Must reside, or have their business, in Batavia or Batavia Township. • Must have assisted in an improvement or program of significant value to the Batavia community. • Must be made as a result of a personal commitment and not substantially as a result of their primary employment or public responsibilities. • May not currently be on the Board of Directors of the

Batavia Chamber of Commerce. • Does not need to be a member of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. • Contributions of the nominee to the community should be of an extraordinary nature. Nominations should be made in the form of a letter of recommendation to the Chamber of Commerce, no later than Dec. 4, stating the reasons why the individual being nominated is worthy of this honor. Citizen of the Year is selected from the nomination by a panel of previous Citizen of the Year honorees.

Upcoming Events

2018 Human Resources Programming* “Cost of Conflict” through the Chamber’s partnership with Valley Industrial Thurs., Sept. 13 11:30am–1pm Association all classes conducted at 2000 S. Batavia Ave. Pal Joey’s Batavia Geneva. (Package pricing available): Luncheon, $25 members/$35 non-members Thurs,. Sept. 27, 3–4:30pm Batavia Chamber Breakfast Club Motivating Employees/Selling a Work Ethic 2nd Wednesday of every month, 7:30–9am Thurs., Oct. 25, 7:30–9am Comfort Inn and Suites Geneva Communication Strategies (Breakfast Included) Structured Networking event, with hot breakfast *Registration required, please visit bataviachamber.org

Welcome New Chamber Members The Batavia Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome our newest members! • Amy Throw Group Inc. • Consolidated Garage Doors, Ltd. • Panera Bread • Autosport • Data-Link Associates, Inc. • Prairie Massage & Wellness • Batavia Smoke N Liquor • DMT Services • Reliant Electrical, Inc. • BI-TORQ • Echo Limousine • Six + Cypress • Budget Blinds of Batavia • J DeCarlo Salon and Spa • Tuffy Tire & Auto Service • Clean Pest Solutions • Little Brothers—Friends of the Elderly • Wild Things Pet Services • Comfort Care Services Inc. • Nothing Bundt Cakes

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Construction is underway at Funway Entertainment Center. Funway is building a new go kart track, expanding its miniature golf course, constructing a 5,085 sq. ft. addition and adding an outdoor patio. The miniature golf course will consist of 18 holes, including water features and some challenging holes. 9 holes are ADA accessible. Concrete pouring of the fifth-of-a-mile winding go kart track will begin mid August. The current outback park is still open during construction. 630-879-8717, funway.com.

Brook Country Club, 2288 Fargo Blvd., Geneva. Kari-Ann Ryan will speak on the topic “Organized Leaders are Profitable Leaders.” $25 for Chamber members; $35 for prospective members and guests. Reservations can be made until the Friday before the luncheon. bataviachamber.org/programs, 630-879-7134, bataviawib.com The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will hold a 7th anniversary celebration for the Gammon Coach House on Thurs., Sept. 6, 4–6pm. Located at 3 & 7 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. Gammon Coach House serves American comfort food & craft beer in an old house with patio seating. 630-482-3663, gammoncoachhouse.com

Valley Sheltered Workshop received a $3010 grant from Geneva Community Chest. These funds will help ensure that the workshop continues to be a place of employment for local adults with disabilities. The Geneva Community Chest organization has been a strong supporter of the workshop and their mission of “Empowerment Through Employment.” valleyshelteredworkshop.org, genevacommunitychest.org

Cocoa Bean Fine Desserts in Geneva is celebrating 14 years in business. The French bakery is one of the go-to options for cakes, pastries and desserts in all of Chicagoland. Fri., July 27 marked the 14 year anniversary for the French-inspired bakery. Owner and pastry chef Paul Saucedo invited the public to celebrate their anniversary with a toast of their famous Strawberry Lemonade, one of their summer beverage specialties. 11 S. 7th St., Geneva, 630-845-2990, cocoabeangeneva.com

The Batavia Women in Business will hold a luncheon on Tues., Oct. 9 from 11:30am–1pm at Eagle

Anna Ariel Heck-Lewis has joined the team at Haven Interiors as Senior Interior Designer as they celebrate their one-year anniversary at 15 S. Third St. in Geneva. Anna received her BFA degree in Architecture and Interior Design from Parsons School of Design in New York. She has worked for Chicago’s most prominent design firms and owned her own design firm.

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Around the Block™ Featured event October Fashion show benefits Mutual Ground The Batavia Woman’s Club presents its 10th Annual Charity Luncheon, Auction, Raffle and Fashion Show for Mutual Ground, Sat., Oct. 27, at The Q Center. Local women and children “rock the runway” for a worthy charity. Fox Valley merchants including Flair on 3rd, Directions in Clothing and Special Occasions will adorn Fox Valley “models” with their fabulous clothing. Opportunities to win two tickets to Hamilton, beautiful jewelry generously donated by K. Hollis, State Street Jewelers, and Fox Jewelers and much more! Join us to celebrate the power of women in our community coming together to help women and children who need us. Seating is limited. Doors open at 10am. Tickets are available at BataviaWomansClub.org.

Rotary Club holds 30th annual Corvette Raffle Tickets are on sale for the Rotary Club of Batavia’s 30th annual Corvette Raffle. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. The Grand Prize drawing for a 2019 Corvette Coupe 1LT or $45,000 takes place Nov. 17. 10 additional early bird $500 cash prizes are also available, with drawings on Sept. 17 and Oct. 18. Purchase tickets online at BataviaRotaryCharities.com. Donations fund many worthwhile programs for local, national and international service projects to fight hunger, provide clean water, promote literacy

for more, visit KaneNeighbors.com and alleviate suffering worldwide. The Rotary Club of Batavia meets every Tuesday, 7:15am at Denny’s, 521 N. Randall Rd., Batavia. info@bataviarotaryclub.org

BMCF holds annual craft show and raffle The Batavia Mothers’ Club Foundation’s 33rd annual Autumn Craft & Vendor Show is Sat., Oct. 20 from 9am–3pm at Batavia High School. This show spotlights a juried selection of arts and crafts designed and created by the artist. There will also be commercial vendors, the ever-popular bake sale, a charity raffle and lunch by McAlister’s Deli. Bernie’s Bully Dogs will be there in the afternoon. $5 admission fee ($1 off admission fee if bringing a new toy to donate to the ACCESS Toy Drive). Kids 12 and under are free. In conjunction with the Craft & Vendor Show, BMCF will be holding a 50/50 draw-down raffle. The drawing will be held at the BMCF Craft Show. You do not need to be present to win. Only 200 tickets are being sold. Tickets are $20 each., craftshow@bataviamothersclub.org bataviamothersclub.org

Annual coat drive begins Sept. 21 Help those in need in our community with donations of new or clean, gently-used winter items: coats, snow pants, snow suits, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens and boots in good condition. Items are needed in sizes from infant to adult. The Coat Drive will run from Sept. 21 through Oct. 5. Check bataviamothersclub.org or follow BMCF on Facebook for drop-off locations. philanthropic@bataviamothersclub.org for more information.

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Around the Block™ Thank you Batavians! As the summer ends and the Batavia Fireworks and Flag Day Committees reflect on all the activities of the patriotic season so far this year, they are very grateful for the many people who supported these events, with their presence, their volunteer hours and their monetary donations. A huge thank you to all the companies/organizations that made this year’s 4th of July Sky Concert possible. Please visit kaneneighbors.com/categories/news for a complete list of all those involved.

Organ concert and pig roast at CCoB The Congregational Church of Batavia has a new organ and is celebrating by hosting an organ concert featuring several local musicians, Sun., Sept. 30. at 3pm. Concert admission is free, but donations are welcome. Following the concert, there will be a pig roast with kids activities from 4–7pm. Meal tickets are $9/adult, $6/child (12 & under) or $30/family pass. Tickets can be purchased at the church office or on eventbrite at tinyurl.com/ccobpigroast. The Congregational Church of Batavia, 21 S. Batavia Ave. 630-879-1999, congregationalchurch.org

AID benefit auction Oct. 11 at Fishermen’s Inn The Association for Individual Development (AID) will host a “Night on the Bayou” benefit auction on Thurs., Oct. 11 at the scenic Fishermen’s Inn, Elburn. AID provides services to individuals with disabilities in the Fox Valley area. The demand for services far outweighs the current resource. AIDcares.org.

See it on Oct. 16 and Thurs., Oct. 18 from 6–7pm at the Batavia High School Wrestling Room. Learn what wrestling is all about. Parents can hang out in the gym, talk to coaches and see how your child feels about the sport. Visit bataviawc.com or contact Andy Huck at president@bataviawc.com.

Laugh for fun and health Laughter Yoga is an applied tool in Laughter Wellness. Laughter is an exercise for your lungs which stimulates your immune system. Boosting your laughter capacity promotes your creativity, self-image and self-confidence. Laughter is also the best “ice-breaker” between people. The group meets at the Chesapeake Commons Clubhouse, 1490 Geneva Dr., Geneva on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 6–7pm. Sessions are free and open to the public of all ages. Laughter Yoga is a physical workout so wear comfortable clothing. Terri Reasoner, Ph.D., 630-232-8552, treasoner@comcast.net.

Fall fashion show for all ages, Sept. 25 Multi-generational evening celebrates beauty from the inside-on-out, 6–8pm, Tues., Sept. 25 at the Club Arcada Speakeasy. A local women’s boutique will present the latest fall trends. Enjoy a delicious Italian dinner, browse raffle baskets and dress up in 1920’s clothes if you’d like. Show your support for TriCity Family Services, a 50-year trusted community partner that provides mental health services and programs for all ages and income levels. $35 per person cost includes Italian dinner, cash bar, fashion show and raffles. 630-232-1070, tricityfamilyservices.org

Help an adult learn English Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley is hosting a tutor training workshop for residents who would like to help their Tri-Cities neighbors learn English. The four-session workshop is 6:30–9pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 7, 9, 14 & 16 at the St. Charles Public Library. As long as you have a command of the English language and are at least 21 years old, you can be a literacy volunteer. Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley arranges convenient, comfortable and safe public locations for tutoring. From week to week, you will see your student get more comfortable and fluent in English and you will know you are making a big difference in their life. lvfv.org to register or call/text Peg at 630-584-4428.

Wrestling club holds free rookie nights Interested in wrestling but not ready to commit yet? Bring your boy or girl (ages 5–13) to one or both of Batavia Wrestling Club’s Free Rookie Nights on Tues., 40 kaneneighbors.com

Annual United Fall Fest benefits local charities The 8th annual United Fall Fest will be held from 3–10pm Sat., Sept. 8 at the Congregational United

Church of Christ, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd., St. Charles. This community spirit and charitable fundraising event organized by the church and Fox Mill Community of Campton Hills is family-oriented with live music, a classic car show, a bags tournament, Kids’ Corner, food and beer tents, outdoor movie and a fireworks show. Proceeds benefit local charities. Admission is free. unitedfallfest.com, facebook.com/unitedfallfest

Support the Vietnam Veterans of America Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 693 is holding its 13th annual Benefit Buffet Sun., Oct. 21 from 5–8pm at Villa Verone Ristorante, 416 Hamilton St., Geneva. Tickets must be purchased before the event. vva.org/chapter/vva-chapter-693/.

Pig roast supports Valley Sheltered Workshop Valley Sheltered Workshop, 325 Main St. , Batavia, annual pig roast is Sat., Oct. 20 from 11am–3 pm. Team FIB is hosting the event and will be offering a meal-to-go that includes a pulled pork sandwich, baked beans and coleslaw, all for only $10. All proceeds will be donated by Team FIB to help maintain and operate the workshop which provides employment for adults with disabilities. 630-879-2359, valleyshelteredworkshop.org

255 James J. Davis Dr. Pets-a-Palooza, which attracted more than 3,500 people last year, is a free, family and pet-centered event that celebrates the joy of animal companions. The event will feature various activities, and dogs and puppies will be available for adoption. 847-697-2880, andersonanimalshelter.org

Lazarus House golf outing Sept. 14 Lazarus House is hosting their first annual golf outing on Fri., Sept. 14 at Prairie Landing Golf Club, West Chicago. Enjoy a day of golf at the Lazarus House Open followed by appetizers, awards and raffle winners. The cost is $175 per golfer. Donations are now being accepted for sports tickets, entertainment tickets, restaurant gift certificates, and golf foursomes. All proceeds benefit Lazarus House. For reservations call Darlene, 630-587-2144, or purchase online at lazarushouse.net/lazarushouseopen.

Annual Pets-a-Palooza festival at Mooseheart Anderson Animal Shelter invites the community to the fourth annual Pets-a-Palooza festival on Sun., Sept. 16 from 11am–4pm at Mooseheart Child City & School,

Crafters welcome for Marmion's Christmas Craft Show Marmion Alumni Association is accepting applications for the 28th Annual Christmas Craft Show, Thanksgiving weekend: Sat., Nov. 24, 9am–4pm and Sun., Nov. 25 from 10am–2pm at Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Rd., Aurora. marmion.org/crafter. Find more news and events at KaneNeighbors.com Due to space limitations we are not able to publish all events. Please visit KaneNeighbors.com local news, community information and a community calendar with these and many more events.

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Spotlight on Arts Catch Broadway’s Next H!t Musical at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre

On Fri., Sept. 14, 7:30pm, see Broadway’s Next H!t Musical at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre. Broadway’s Next H!t Musical is the only unscripted theatrical awards show. Master improvisers gather made up, hit song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor and laughter. The audience votes for its favorite song and watches as the cast turns it into a full-blown improvised musical— complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue and plot twists galore. 1201 Main St. 630-937-8930, bataviafineartscentre.org

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is her boyfriend Warner to cement it with a proposal. But her dream life turns into a nightmare when Warner decides to break it off. Performances take place Sept. 5– Oct. 21. 630-896-6666, paramountaurora.com

P hoto courtesy catalanomusic.com—Frank Catalano

Grammy Award Winning Saxophonist Frank Catalano will headline once again this year at St. Charles Jazz Weekend.

7th annual St. Charles Jazz Weekend features 27 live jazz performances P hoto courtesy Schingoethe Center

“Butterfield Bridge” is one of the 73 paintings available for purchase during “A Fox River Testimony” exhibition at the Schingoethe Center at Aurora University.

Schingoethe exhibition showcases the beauty and diversity of the Fox River

A project that began nearly two years ago to bring attention to the importance, beauty and many moods of the Fox River has resulted in 73 original oil paintings that will be exhibited at the Schingoethe Center at Aurora University from Thurs., Sept. 20–Fri., Dec. 14, titled, “A Fox River Testimony.” The paintings are the work of plein air artist Joel Sheesley, who partnered with The Conservation Foundation for Art of the Fox as part of its Fox River Initiative, a program to help connect residents with the river and engage them to become environmentally conscious through local projects. The paintings are available for purchase. The opening reception on Thurs., Sept. 20 is from 5–6:30pm followed by a lecture, “The Paradoxical Landscape Frame,” presented by the artist at 6:45pm in the Tapper Recital Hall. Reservations are necessary. 630-844-4924, auartsandideas.com

Legally Blonde kicks off 2018-19 season at Paramount Theatre

The Paramount Theatre is kicking off its Broadway season in high fashion with the one and only Elle Woods. A member of UCLA’s Delta Nu sorority, Elle has a seemingly perfect life and perfect future. All she needs 42 kaneneighbors.com

The 7th annual St. Charles Jazz Weekend is hosting free, live jazz music Sept. 6–9 throughout downtown St. Charles. There are 27 different performances set between 16 different venues for brunch, dinner and late night entertainment. Featured performers include Dana Hall, John Wojciechowski and three-time Grammy Award winning saxophonist Frank Catalano. For the up-to-date schedule, venues and more, visit stcjazzweekend.com. Any questions can be directed to the Downtown St. Charles Partnership at 630-443-3967.

Orion Ensemble opens 26th season

The Orion Ensemble, winner of the prestigious Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, opens its 26th season with “Vienna, City of My Dreams,” welcoming guest violist Stephen Boe. Performances take place Sun., Sept. 23, 3pm at the Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston; Wed., Sept. 26, 7:30pm at the PianoForte Studios in downtown Chicago; and Sun., Sept. 30, 7:30pm at Chapelstreet Church in Geneva, 2300 South St. For tickets and more information, call 630-628-9597 or visit orionensemble.org.

Fox Valley Concert Band opens with heroes

Colin Holman, Music Director, and the Fox Valley Concert Band present “Heroes in Music.” The program features guest soloist Jennie Brown (flute) and includes “Xerxes” (John Mackey), “A Movement for Rosa” (Mark Camphouse) and music from The Incredibles. The concert is Nov. 4, 3pm, at Norris Center in St. Charles. Admission is free. fvcb.org

Elgin Symphony Orchestra opens 2018–19 season Sept. 15 & 16

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) is set to open its 2018–19 season with concerts Sept. 15 & 16 featuring Stravinsky’s The Firebird, Debussy’s famous Clair de Lune, Chopin’s Grand Valse Brillante and Cello Concerto by modern composer Mason Bates. The P hoto : H ayley Young concerto, an ESO Joshual Roman is guest artist with premiere, will be the Elgin Symphony Orchestra for performed by cellist the opening perfamances. Joshua Roman, the musician for whom the piece was written. The ESO has launched an online CrowdRise fundraising campaign at CrowdRise.com/eso-2018 to raise money for the 2018–19 season. Donations can also be made by texting “ESO18” to 41411. For tickets, which start at $30, call 847-888-4000 or visit ElginSymphony.Org.

Tickets on sale for Uncommon Threads 2018

Tickets are now on sale for Uncommon Threads 2018, Sun., Oct. 21, 10am–3pm. This one-day event features art to wear runway show, luncheon and accessories boutique. Held at the Q Center in St. Charles by Fine Line Creative Arts Center, this event showcases both local and out of state artists. It’s a great day out for women of all ages. Enjoy an excellent lunch, an original and entertaining runway show and a fantastic shopping experience. The Q Center is located at 1405 N. 5th Ave., St. Charles. For tickets, call 630-584-9443 or visit fineline.org.

Detail of “Desert Sunset Jacket” by Ellen Grenier Bevill. The jacket will be shown at Uncommon Threads.

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Batavia Resources

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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

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53 tastings from Batavia Restaurants Classic Cars • Kid’s Zone • Pie Bake Off Sept. 2 at the Riverwalk

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4-9pm Riverwalk

3 Labor Day

4 Rotary 7:15am Denny’s

Batavia VFW 7pm VFW Hall

Movie 1pm Library

Plan Comm. & Zoning Board 7pm City Hall

City Council 7:30pm City Hall

SAT Practice Test 12:30pm Ice Cream Social & Storyteller 1-4pm Library Historic Church Walk 1-4pm Downtown

16 Pets-a-Palooza 11am-4pm Mooseheart School Concert in the Park—Batavia Community Band 3pm Riverwalk

Fire & Police Comm. 9am, Police Dept. Family Storytime 7pm, Library Hist. Pres. Comm. 5:30pm Bicycle Comm 7pm, City Hall

11 Rotary 7:15am, Denny’s Kiwanis 12pm, Andre’s Committee of the Whole 7:30pm City Hall

Minecrafternoon 4:30pm Library

Baby Play & Learn 10am Library

12 Inclusion Game Night 6:30pm Library Batavia Environ. Comm. 7pm City Hall

Toddler Time Ages 2-3 2pm College Financial Aid 7pm, Library

8 Farmers’ Market 8am-12pm

15 Farmers’ Market 8am-12pm Bulldogs Unleashed Auction 6pm Eastside Community Center

Saving Seeds 6-8pm Peg Bond Center

East Side Brush Collection Sept. 10–Sept. 14

17 Family Storytime 7pm Library City Council 7:30pm City Hall

Rotary 7:15am, Denny’s American Legion Post 504 7pm VFW Canteen Committee of the Whole 7:30pm, City Hall

Kiwanis 6:30pm, Pal Joey’s Homecoming Parade 4:40pm, Downtown Book Club Party 7pm, Library Plan Comm. & Zoning Board 7pm, City Hall

Books Between Bites 12pm, Library Hall of Honor 6pm. BFAC Mom & Son Wagon Ride 6-8pm West Main Park

21 Storytime Ages 3-6 1pm Library

22 Farmers’ Market 8am-12pm Stories in Motion Ages 3-6 11am Library

West Side Brush Collection Sept. 17–Sept. 21

23 ACT Practice Test 12:30pm Library

30 Sundays on Stage 2pm Library

24 Historic Pres. Comm. 5:30pm City Hall Family Storytime 7pm Library

25 Rotary 7:15am Denny’s Committee of the Whole 7:30pm City Hall

27 Pay for College Program 7pm Library Mom & Son Wagon Ride 6-8pm West Main Park

28 Stuffed Animal Storytime Ages 3-6 1pm Library

29 Farmers’ Market 8am-12pm

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Family Storytime 7pm Library

Rotary 7:15am, Denny’s Fire & Police Comm. 5pm, Police Dept.

City Council 7:30pm City Hal

Genealogy Program 7pm, Library Committee of the Whole 7:30pm, City Hall

Oktoberfest 11am-5pm River St.

8 Drop-In Craft 11am-1pm Family Storytime 7pm, Library Historic Pres. Comm. 5:30pm Bicycle Comm. 7pm, City Hall

Rotary 7:15am, Denny’s Kiwanis 12pm, Andre’s Toddler Time Ages 2-3 1pm, Library

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3 Batavia VFW 7pm VFW Hall

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4 Minecrafternoon 4:30pm Library

Plan Comm. & Zoning Board 7pm City Hall

5 Storytime Ages 3-6 1 pm Library

Oktoberfest 5-10pm River St.

15 Family Storytime 7pm Library

11am-10pm River St.

Batavia Environmental Comm. 7pm City Hall

12 Storytime Ages 3-6 1pm Library

City Council 7:30pm City Hall

13 Farmers’ Market 8am-12pm Drop-In Craft 10am-12pm Library

Haunted Quarry

Committee of the Whole 7:30pm, City Hall

Rotary 7:15am, Denny’s American Legion Post 504 7pm VFW Canteen Committee of the Whole 7:30pm, City Hall

Stories in Motion Ages 3-6 11am Library

Oktoberfest

7-9pm Hall Quarry Beach

East Side Brush Collection Oct. 8–Oct. 12

6 Farmers’ Market 8am-12pm

17 Kiwanis 6:30pm Pal Joey’s Plan Comm. & Zoning Board 7pm City Hall

Adjudication Hearing All Day, City Hall Books Between Bites 12pm Escape the Library 7pm, Library

19 Storytime Ages 3-6 1pm Library

20 Farmers’ Market 8am-12pm

Haunted Quarry

7-9pm Hall Quarry Beach

West Side Brush Collection Oct. 15–Oct. 19

Historic Pres. Comm. 5:30pm, City Hall

Rotary 7:15am Denny’s

Family Storytime 7pm New Lyceum Lecture 7pm, Library

Committee of the Whole 7:30pm City Hall

Halloween House Decorating Contest 6-9pm Citywide

FAFSA Workshop 7pm Library

26 Cat in the Hat Visits Ages 3-6 1pm Library

27 Farmers’ Market 8am-12pm

Batfest 10am-2pm Riverwalk

BatFest Stories 11:30am, Library

East Side Leaf Collection Oct. 22–Oct. 26

Sundays on Stage 2pm Library

Family Storytime 7pm Library

30 Rotary 7:15am Denny’s Committee of the Whole 7:30pm City Hall

31 Happy Halloween!

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West Side Leaf Collection Oct. 29–Nov. 2