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Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club: Club meetings are at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at the Batavia Public Library, Route 31 and Wilson Street in Batavia. For information, visit www.fvbsc.org.
The social hour will be at 7 p.m. with the program at 7:30 p.m. A diiscussion of business matters will be at 8 p.m.
Nonmembers are welcome to attend. Some rides are cancelled depending on the weather. For details, visit the Web site at www.fvbsc.org.
On Thursdays, through July 31, the club offers its "Weekly Road Ride DQ" at 6:15 p.m. Meet in the graveled parking area at the Dairy Queen in Wasco. Ride out and back for 2 hours. The distance is 30-plus miles, depending on the available daylight.
On July 25, join in a "Nite Ride" at 6:30 p.m. starting at Panera Bread in Geneva. Optional dinner at 7 p.m. It will be a 17 mile ride with lights required.
On July 26, enjoy a "Dinner Ride" at 3 p.m. with dinner at On The Border in St. Charles. For details, call leaders Tom and Julie at (630) 443-2080.
On July 27, the Melon Metric XXI will be held at 6:30 a.m. It starts from Plano High School, 704 W. Abe St. This is located just off Route 34 west of Yorkville. The route options are 32, 62, and 100 miles, on mostly flat roads. Registration is $18 prior to July 20, and $20 on the day of the ride. It is organized by the Naperville Bike Club. For detials, visit www.napervillebikeclub.com.
On July 27, join in a Saturday lunch ride to Benedict's Eggs and More in East Dundee. The ride starts at 8:30 a.m. at Bennet Park in St. Charles for a 40-mile roundtrip ride. The leader is Bobbie Woods.
On Tuesdays, July 29, join in a weekly trail ride at 6:15 p.m. Meet behind the Kane County Government Center, Route 31 and Third Street in Geneva, for a 20-to 25-mile early evening trail ride at 10- to 12-mile pace.
On Aug. 10, join in the "Windy 60" at 6:30 a.m. This popular annual metric century begins at the Student Recreation Center at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Distance options include 20, 43, and 63 miles. The route includes a few steep albeit scenic hills through a major state park. Registration is $19. The ride is organized by the DeKalb County Bicycle Club at (815) 758-8879 or (815) 758-1562. Or e-mail to windy60@gmail.com.
South Elgin Lions: On July 26, the South Elgin Lions will be having their annual Fool's Gold Raffle. Doors open at 5 p.m. and raffles begin at 7 p.m.
Paper-only packages are available starting at $40 and computer packages are available starting at $45. All packages include raffle paper, seven bullseye, one set of Red/White/Blue, five Double Action, two Dual Dab 50/50, and five Lucky Lion. The computer package includes a computer and a basic paper package. A package is required to play. Sharing will not be allowed and will void all winnings. Additional paper or computers can be purchased after the initial package purchase.
Most raffle games will have a payout of $250, the jackpot payout is $1,000 and the second chance payout is $500. Pull tab games also will be played during the night.
South Elgin Lions Club offers hands free computerized Bingo play and two smoking breaks - a covered shelter is provided - during the evening. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
These payouts will be possible to a single winner: $250 for nine raffle games; $250 Bull's-eye; Dual Dab 50/50 with a guarantee payout of $100; $200 plus a potential progressive payout of $1,850 on the Red/White/Blue game to any single winner of a coverall in 56 numbers or less; $100 plus a potential progressive payout of $6,200 on the Double Action Game; $100 to $1,000 on the Lucky Lion game; $1,000 for the last game; $500 Second Chance on last game, must be on a different card. For details, call Lion Allan Shelton or Lion Paul Groth at (847) 888-9575.
Kane County Audubon Society: The public is invited to programs and activities of the Kane County Audubon Society.
On Aug. 2, take a field trip at 8 a.m. to Nelson Lake, Dick Young Forest Preserve. On the first Saturday of each month Kane County Audubon invites the public to join them as they view the birds at Nelson Lake. Meet in the parking lot by the silo, which is on the west side of Nelson Lake Road, about three-quarter mile south of Main Street and 2 miles west of Randall Road in Batavia. For information, call Rhonda Nelson at (630) 479-1384.
On Aug. 13, a Night Bird Walk is planned for 6 p.m. Aug. 13 at Johnson Mound Forest Preserve. Arrive at 5:30 p.m., bring a sack meal to eat with members before the walk. To get to Johnson Mound from Batavia. Go west on Fabyan Parkway about 5 miles to Hughes Road Turn right on Hughes Road and go 2.5 miles to park entrance on the right. The group will be viewing shore birds at the sod farms across from the parking lot. For information call Bob Andrini at (630) 584-8386.
Kane County Audubon is the local chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society and meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday each month, September through May. Meetings are held in the orientation room, (the Barn), at Peck Farm in Geneva.
Field trips, bird walks, and nature hikes are scheduled throughout the year and on meeting nights during June, July and August.
For information on Kane County Audubon, visit the Web site www.kanecountyaudubon.org or call Bob Andrini at (630) 584-8386 or Jerry Hope at 630-377-1444.
For information on Illinois Audubon Society, call Tom Clay at (217) 544-BIRD (2473).
Zonta Club: Looking for something unique to beautify your home? Looking for some fellowship and network opportunities with professional women in your community? The Zonta Club of St. Charles-Geneva-Batavia is having a Southern Living Party. The club meets the first Tuesday of each month at Prairie Landing Golf Course in West Chicago. This month's meeting will be on Aug. 5, with networking at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dinner cost is $25. Reservations must be called in to Christie Plotzke at (847) 931-2292 by July 29.
For information about Zonta, contact club president Bobbie Gerbrecht at bobbie@bobbiegrayson.com or by phone, (630) 879-7889.
AAUW: The Batavia-Geneva-St. Charles Branch of the American Association of University Women meets on the first Thursday of every month at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1145 N. Fifth Ave. in St. Charles.
On May 22, the national AAUW released its latest research report, "Where the Girls Are: The Facts About Gender Equity in Education." The report presents a comprehensive look at girls' educational achievement during the past 35 years, paying special attention to the relationship between girls' and boys' progress. The report debunks the idea of a "boys' crisis," showing instead that both boys and girls from elementary school through college have made steady educational gains over the years. This report is also the first to analyze gender differences within economic and ethnic categories. The data show that academic success is more closely associated with family income than with gender. Visit www.aauw.org to download a free copy of the full report or the executive summary and help spread the word.
The American Association of University Women advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. Membership is open to all graduates who hold an associate degree or equivalent baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. For information, contact Geri Shouba at (630) 584-1100 or gshouba@d303.org.
Batavia Bachelors and Bachelorettes: The club meets for the summer in the air-conditioned hall at Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 S. Rush St., Roselle. Dancing is from 8 to 10:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays. The dance will not be held on July 25, as members will be attending the state convention. On Aug. 8, Jerry Hill will lead the rounds with Juliann Hill as cuer. On Aug. 22, it will be the 34th anniversary dance with Tom Roper and Angie and Bob Huckeby. The summer dances are casual attire except for the annivesary dance. Single dancers are welcome. For information, call (630) 584-1343 or (630) 896-7133.
Girl Scouts: The Fox Valley Girl Scouts Council will host the "Evergreen" alumnae group include celebrating National S'Mores Day Family Celebration at 2 p.m. Aug. 10 at Camp Dean, the council's camping facility located in Big Rock, and an Evergreen Alumnae Weekend from Sept. 19-21, also at Camp Dean. Part of the weekend event will include capturing Girl Scout memories on audio or video tape.
Mothers of Twins and Triplet Club: Take advantage of the bargains on toys, clothing and infant-related equipment at the Tri-Cities Mothers of Twins and Triplet Club's semi-annual resale on Sept. 13.
The fall resale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 13 at Mooseheart Fieldhouse, located at the intersection of Mooseheart Road and Route 31 in North Aurora. The sale is open to the public and is a great way for families to find bargains on children's clothing, coats, toys, baby furniture, footwear and other infant-related equipment.
As the club's major fundraiser of the year, proceeds of the sale are allocated to causes within the club as well as charities outside the club. In the past, proceeds have been donated to Lazarus House, Mooseheart, the March of Dimes and area families in need.
The club's portion of the proceeds supports the club's expenses for the year, which includes family-related events such as an annual picnic and a breakfast with Santa. The club also provides scholarships to members and assistance to families experiencing hardship.
With well over 100 participants selling their furniture, maternity wear, children's clothing, toys and gear there is a wide variety of sizes and an assortment of items.
Admission to the sale is $1. Shoppers are encouraged to bring a laundry basket for shopping convenience and to arrive early for the best selection. No shopping bags are permitted. Items marked with a yellow ticket will be half price after 11:30 a.m. There also will be baked goods and beverages available for purchase at the sale.
The Tri-Cities Mothers of Twins and Triplets Club is a non-profit organization based in Kane County offering support, education, and camaraderie to families with or who are expecting multiples. They are a member of the National Organization of Mothers of Twins as well as the Illinois Organization of Mothers of Twins. For more information on membership or the resale, visit www.tcmottc.org or call (630) 375-7111.
Elburn Bunco: Every year, Elburn Bunco for Breast Cancer works towards educating women about breast health as well as donating our profits to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
In the past 4 years, the organization has donated more than $50,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This fight is made possible by the generous support of people like you.
The fifth annual Bunco for Breast Cancer will be held on Oct. 5 at Lions Park in Elburn with sessions at 1 and 6 p.m.
Become a "Pink Ribbon Sponsor" and donate a raffle or door prize with program recognition. Become a "Breast Cancer Awareness Partner" for $100 and have your name listed in the program, along with recognition as a table sponsor. This donation will help us underwrite the event cost and expenses. "Celebrate a Survivor" who continues to inspire or in memory of a loved one who you wish to honor and remember fondly. Indicate your wishes along with your donation. For information or to donate items, call Debbie Homesley at (630) 365-2164 or (630) 615-9708 or visit www.elburnherald.com/pdf/bunco_mailer_2008.pdf.
Batavia Mothers' Club: The Batavia Mothers' Club is calling for crafters for its 23rd annual Autumn Arts & Crafts Show. The show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Mooseheart Fieldhouse, just off I-88 on Route 31 near the North Aurora and Batavia border. The event showcases juried booths of crafters offering handmade items including paintings, drawings, pet accessories, jewelry, dolls and more. Painters and artists specializing in pottery, glass and woodworking are encouraged to apply. Applications for the 150 available booths are due Aug. 18. A late fee will be charged after the deadline. To complete an application, visit www.bataviamothersclub.org. Call (630) 748-1501 or e-mail bmccrafteraps@yahoo.com for information.
The Autumn Arts & Crafts Show is the Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation's largest fundraiser. Proceeds go to organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life for families in need in the community.