Briefs: Old-time Batavia biz
Do you remember Batavia's neighborhood grocery stores or the bygone mom-and-pop businesses of downtown? Did you know the merchants whose families still run Batavia businesses today? Then plan to attend "Commerce in Batavia - 175 Years of Progress," a Round Table Discussion at 2 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. (Route 31). Your photographs and memorabilia are welcome. The discussion is co-sponsored by the Batavia Historical Society and the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. Free.
ECC sets small business class
Elgin Community College, the Small Business Administration and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will host a Starting Your Business in Illinois workshop at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12. During the workshop, participants can learn about the importance of creating feasibility studies and business plans, about financing options and where to get additional assistance. The workshop will be held in room 103 of the Fox Valley University and Business Center on ECC's main campus, 1700 Spartan Drive., Elgin. Cost is $25 per person. Call (847) 214-7488.
Big Truck Show
The St. Charles Park District's 3rd Annual Big Truck Show is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Langum Park, south of East Main Street between Riverside and Seventh avenues. Geared toward children, the show includes garbage trucks, front-end loaders, tractors, police cars and fire trucks, among others. Admission is free, but attendees are asked to register in advance by calling (630) 513-6200. Potential exhibitors should call (630) 513-4331.
Township brush pickup
St. Charles Township brush pickup dates are Aug. 11, Sept. 2, Sept. 22, Oct. 14 and Nov. 3. Unincorporated St. Charles residents should call the township road district office at (630) 584-3496 the Friday before each pickup and leave their address if they have brush to be picked up.
Cruise nights in Batavia
The Batavia Jaycees will have its "Cars Under the Stars" events from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday on the Riverwalk on Houston Street. Each night will have prizes and music, and all vehicles are welcome. For more information, visit www.bataviajaycees.org.
Art fest needs helpers
Volunteers are needed for the Aug. 9-10 Art In Your Eye Festival at the Batavia Riverwalk. Positions include help with set-up, tear-down, the information tent, hospitality for the visiting artists, parking and traffic management, and children's art activity assistance. Call Ashley Hicks at (630) 405-8128 for more information. The volunteer form is at www.artinyoureye.com.
Vendors sought for Celetastity
The Fox Valley Park District and the Greater Aurora Area Chamber of Commerce are accepting applications from food vendors for Celetastity, which is from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 30 at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road in Aurora. The event features entertainment and activities for all ages. Applications are available at www.celetastity.com, www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org, www.aurorachamber.com or by calling (630) 897-0516.