Tri-Cities clubs notes
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AAUW: Gender equity in education will be the topic for the American Association of University Women Batavia-Geneva-St. Charles branch meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1125 N. Fifth Ave., St. Charles. Member Andrea Danis from Aurora University will talk about a comprehensive study conducted by AAUW on girls educational achievements compared to boys over the past 35 years. Those attending the event do not have to be an AAUW member. For information, call Geri Shouba, (630) 406-0389.
Kane County Audubon Society: The Kane County Audubon Society will hold a field trip at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 7 at Nelson Lake. This month, they will look for early spring migrants and new arrivals. Meet in the parking lot by the silo, which is west of Nelson Lake Road, about 2 miles west of Randall Road in Batavia. For information, call Terry Murray at (630) 896-3219.
On Wednesday, March 11, the monthly meeting will be at 7 p.m. in rooms 108 & 109 at the Geneva Park District's building in Sunset Park, 710 Western Ave., Geneva. The program will be "The Status of Coyotes in Kane County." The speaker will be naturalist and coyote expert Chris Anchor. For details, call Bob Andrini at (630) 584-8386.
On Saturday, March 14, join a bird walk at 8:30 a.m. at Les Arends Forest Preserve, 2S731 Route 31, Batavia. They will be looking for spring migrants and waterfowl. For information, call Nancy Schnaitman at (630) 365-9595.
On Saturday, March 21, join the Fermilab Bird Walk at 8 a.m. They will be looking for spring migrants, waterfowl, and early arrivals. For information, call Chris Madsen at (630) 377-0773. Visit www.kanecountyaudubon.org.
American Business Women's Association, Aurora Charter Chapter 4001: Meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at Luigis on Prairie in Aurora. Learn all about the organization's scholarships and grants and how they help their members develop business skills. For details, call (630) 879-3744.
Fox Valley Bike and Ski Club: The Fox Valley Bike and Ski Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. Professor Paul Carpenter, department chair for kinesiology and physical education for Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, will speak on "Bicycle Commuting." Carpenter regularly commutes by bicycle from his home in Batavia to the NIU campus in DeKalb, a 60-mile round trip. He also does "ultra cycling events," and won the 1,044-mile Race Across the West last summer. He is training for the 2010 Race Across America.
Carpenter will provide a brief background on himself, some insight as to why he commutes by bicycle, the how of commuting- equipment, safety, attitude/approach, some stories from the road, and a listing of resources on commuting. For the April meeting, Hal Honeyman of the Bike Rack in St. Charles will speak on "Project Mobility," and recount his experiences with being honored in the Hallmark Special this past Christmas.
Fox Valley Homeowners Confederation: A free seminar on "Foreclosure, Delinquency, and Their Effects on Community Associations" will be offered from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 12 at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. Refreshments will be served. It will be presented by Fox Valley Homeowners Confederation. Register at www.fvhc.org or call (630) 578-0880.
League of Women Voters: Voters will have an opportunity to hear from candidates at two public forums sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Geneva-St. Charles. St. Charles mayoral and aldermanic candidates will be featured in a forum at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 15 at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. Geneva school board, aldermanic, and library board candidates will take center stage at a forum at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at the Geneva Public Library, 127 James St. The public is invited to attend these free forums.
Each of the forums will include statements from the candidates and an opportunity for audience members to submit questions to the candidates. A panel of representatives from local newspapers also will pose questions to the candidates. A League member will moderate the forum. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization which fosters informed participation in government. The League studies and takes positions on issues, but it never endorses candidates. Visit www.lwvgenstch.org.
Batavia American Legion: The Batavia American Legion Post 504 meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Batavia VFW Post 1197 Canteen, 645 S. River St., Batavia. The next meeting will be Tuesday, March 17. The post is currently looking for additional new members. If you were in the military or are currently serving in the military and would be interested in joining, call Don Nallenweg at (630) 406-9331 or visit www.bataviapost504.org.
Aurora Junior Woman's Club: The Aurora Junior Woman's Club, together with Aurora Children's Dental Service, is presenting their 50th musical production, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," at 7 p.m. Friday, March 20, and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21 in the West Aurora High School auditorium, 1201 W. New York St., Aurora. Tickets are $5 with proceeds benefiting Aurora Children's Dental Services. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended and tickets are available by calling Diane Wildy at (630) 897-6690 or Pat Dawson at (630) 897-2835.
Tickets are also available at: Abe & Doc's Goodyear Service, 108 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia; Ace Hardware, 2144 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora; Colonial Drugs, 1032 Prairie St., Aurora; and Old Second Bank, 1230 N. Orchard Ave., Aurora. It is a nonprofit organization made up of women dedicated to serving the needs of Aurora's children for 50 years. Each year, the club stages a play to entertain the families of the Fox Valley. The cost of the tickets is deliberately kept low so families that are on a limited budget can experience the joy of seeing live performances. The profits from the performances go directly back to the community in the form of dental work for children who otherwise would not be able to afford the care. It also funds donations to school theater programs, Make-A-Wish programs and other local charitable endeavors.
Welcome Club: The Welcome Club of the Fox Valley invites you to join us at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 21 at the Lincoln Inn Banquets, on Route 31, in Batavia for our Fashion Show luncheon fundraiser to benefit our charity, the Elderday Center in Batavia. Tickets to the annual fundraiser are $35 per person. Call Gail (630) 587-8567 for tickets. Fashions will be provided by the Dress Barn, in Geneva, and modeled by Welcome Club members, and Elderday clients and staff. At the luncheon, they will have an auction of baskets put together by our various activity groups, and a 50/50 raffle. The Elderday Center is a supervised day program for older adults, and offers structured daily activity to help them remain vital and maintain their independence. To learn more, visit www.elderdaycenter.org. For membership information call Carol at (630) 482-9090, or Dawn (630) 262-0815, or visit www.welcomeclubfoxvalley.org.
St. Charles Singles Club: The St. Charles Singles Club is celebrating its 32nd year as a non-profit social and dance club for singles age 40 and older. Younger singles are also welcome. The dances are held on the second and fourth Mondays at Riverside Receptions, Route 38 and North River Lane in Geneva. Cost for members is $6 or $8 for visitors. It includes professional dance instruction 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., dancing 7:30 to 11 p.m. On Monday, March 30, a live band dance will be held from 7-11 p.m. at the Lincoln Inn, 1345 S. Batavia Avenue (Route 31), Batavia. Cost for members is $8 or $10 for visitors. It will be dressy to nice casual clothing. Other club activities: Saturday breakfasts; pinochle; game and pizza nights; meet and eats; plays; trips; golf; bowling; picnics; concerts; and house parties. It is open to singles from around the Fox Valley and beyond. For details, visit www.stcharlessinglesclub.com or call (630) 340-6647.