Volunteers needed to lead Batavia MainStreet House Walk

The eighth annual 2014 Batavia MainStreet House Walk will feature five distinctive homes in Batavia and a tea at Water Street Studios. The walk is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28.

Here is a short glimpse at the homes you will see on the walk - A rehabbed Georgian set on an expansive lot in Tanglewood surprises with a stunning two-story great room addition; touches of industrial chic are evident in a rescued 1928 red brick two-story that was empty for nearly 12 years; A circa 1900 white clapboard beauty sports modern updates and plenty of family history; a major kitchen remodel and three-season room addition renews a tired 1970s Colonial; and the "Ravine House" designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1906 at the height of his Prairie School period.

With all these homes, a lot of help will be needed.

The House Walk Committee is interviewing for House Captains this year. If you are interested in more involvement as a House Walk Volunteer, being a house captain may be the job for you. If interested, call (630) 761-3528 or email Joi@DowntownBatavia.com.

Volunteering training for the house will walk will be given at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 in the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave.

The house walk is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28. Volunteer shifts are 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; and 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. Call (630) 761-3528 or email, joi@downtownbatavia.com to volunteer. Indicate if you need a specific slot. You will receive an email or call assigning your location and time. All volunteers have the opportunity to purchase a ticket at the reduced price of $10.

Tickets for the house walk are $25 pre-sale or $30 day of. You can purchase tickets by phone at (630) 761-3528; at DowntownBatavia.com/HouseWalk; or in person at Batavia MainStreet office, K. Hollis Jewelers, Sue's Family Hair Co. and The Salvaged Heart Vintage Wares.