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Plain Dirt Gardeners: The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will host Ken Benson from Triton College, who will have a presentation on growing vegetables today.
Socializing is at 6:45 p.m., the presentation is at 7 p.m. and the business meeting is at 8:30 p.m. at the Batavia Public Library on Route 31 and Wilson Street.
For more information, call Diana Sharp at (630) 879-7578.
Batavia Mothers' Club
The Batavia Mothers' Club is calling for crafters for its 23rd Annual Autumn Arts & Crafts Show. BMCF has consistently assembled a diverse cast of artisans, attracting thousands of patrons. The show will be held Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 will be accepted from now until August 18. A late fee will be charged after the deadline. To complete an application, visit 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.
Batavia American Legion Post 504
The next meeting of the Batavia American Legion Post 504 will be today.
The Batavia American Legion Post 504 meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Batavia VFW Post 1197 canteen at 645 So. Water St. in Batavia.
Post 504 is looking for new members. If you were in the military or currently serving and would be interested in joining, call Don Nallenweg at (630) 406-9331 or visit www.bataviapost504.com.
North Aurora Mothers Club and North Aurora Baseball Association
The North Aurora Mothers Club and the North Aurora Baseball Association will be sponsoring their sixth annual North Aurora Baseball Parade May 31.
Beginning at 10 a.m., the parade is a way to showcase the children who participate in the North Aurora Baseball Association programs. This year the parade will begin west of Randall Road because of construction on Oak Street.
The drop off zone for the children, and eventually where the vehicles will line up for the parade, will be the dual cul-de-sac at White Oak Circle, which is just north of Oak Street. The children will line up at the retention pond north of Oak Street between Forest Ridge Drive and White Oak Drive.
The parade route will be White Oak Drive north, with the children walking on the sidewalk heading east to get to the start of the parade route at White Oak Drive.
From White Oak Drive the parade will continue to Hawksley Lane, concluding at Fearn Elementary School, 1600 Hawksley Lane, North Aurora.
The check-in time for the parade will begin as early at 8 a.m. Food and children's activities will be available.
The parade will consist of many teams who participate in the Association's programs as well as police and emergency vehicles, North Aurora Village officials, horses from Huntoon Stables, McGruff the Crime Dog, the Aurora Superstars Football Team and people from area businesses, clubs and community groups.
Entries are being sought for the parade. More information about the parade is available by calling Cristy at (630) 907-6008. Log on to its Web site at: www.northauroramothersclub.org for more information about the North Aurora Mothers Club.
Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors
The Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors May luncheon is being hosted by the Eagle Brook Country Club restaurant located at 2288 Fargo Blvd. in Geneva on Wednesday.
The guest speaker will be Monica Bakos, a freelance makeup artist and stylist. Wray will demonstrate how to use makeup to look younger and feel good for the coming summer months.
The cost for this lunch is $25, and the deadline for reservations and payment is Wednesday.
The group's luncheon meetings held at many of the local restaurants in the Fox Valley Area are open to members, prospective members and guests with prepaid reservations. The luncheon meetings afford members an opportunity to socialize before lunch followed by a short business discussion and a program. Social hour begins at 11:30 a.m., and the program concludes around 1:30 p.m.
Annual membership costs $25. If you are new to the area, had a lifestyle change or are just looking for a friendly social organization to become involved in, that what this club is for.
For more information, call Patricia at (630) 845-3114.
Kaneland W.I.N.S:
The Kaneland Women-Insight-Network-Service will hold its luncheon today at Mill Creek Golf Club. The Club is located at 39W525 Herrington Drive in Geneva.
Networking is an important part of each meeting and begins at 11:30 a.m., with lunch, program and conversation to follow until 1 p.m.
Visitors are always welcome. The speaker for this luncheon will be Deborah Roesner, fashion designer. Her topic is entitled, "Conspicuous Multiplication."
Cost is $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers.
Kaneland W.I.N.S. is a nonprofit organization providing Kaneland area women opportunities for personal and professional development, networking and service to our community.
Log on to its Web site at: www.kanelandwins.org for information.
Fox Valley Clutter Club
At this month's meeting of the Fox Valley Clutter Club we'll be discussing strategies to help you simplify your life. This is Part II of a two-part series. A quick review of Part I from last month's meeting will be included.
The Fox Valley Clutter Club is a monthly discussion group hosted by Barb Gould, professional organizer and owner of Bright Start Organizing. The next meeting will take place May 27 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. To reserve your seat visit BrightStartOrganizing.com or call Barb Gould at (630) 677-5604.
Town and Country Public Library
Learn to play chess better by taking classes taught by Jim Egerton from Chess-Now at Town and Country Public Library. This six-week course is for beginners and intermediate players. The six classes are on Mondays, June 16 through July 21. Class time is from 5 to 6 p.m. Enrollment is limited. A $25 deposit check is required to reserve your place. The check will be returned to you if you attend at least five classes. Contact Dwayne Nelson for more information at (630) 365-2244. The library is at 320 E. North Street, Elburn.