Batavia Lifestyle
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Updated name, floor plan better reflect Geneva store's focusOct 16, 2020 6:00 am - Strawflower Shop has been part of the Geneva retail landscape since the early 1970s, and its iconic clock tower stands out in such a way that it should be included in an...
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'Midnight on Morton': Batavia Halloween house collects donations for Huntley animal shelterOct 15, 2020 6:00 am - People are drawn to the house by an unseen force, a feeling from within that cannot be denied. They walk quietly, single file on the narrow sidewalk, eyes focused on th...
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Chicago area Ford dealers distribute 200,000 face masks, underscoring Ford's commitment to local communitiesOct 14, 2020 11:00 pm - This week, nearly 20 Chicago-area Ford dealerships are distributing 200,000 face masks to schools, nonprofits and first responders in their communities. This initiative ...
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St. Charles church holds its first drive-thru pet blessingOct 13, 2020 11:00 pm - St. Charles Episcopal Church held its first St. Francis Day drive-thru blessing of animals Sunday, Oct. 4. The Rev. Stacy A. Walker, rector, said the annual event was ch...
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Chicagoland Blue Star Mothers host care package collection drive for deployed troopsOct 13, 2020 11:00 pm - Chicagoland Blue Star Mothers IL6 is collecting items for their Care Packages for Deployed Troops Collection Drive. Through Oct. 25, they are collecting items and funds...
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Monthlong festivities on tap at Big Timber Pumpkin Fest in ElginOct 12, 2020 11:00 pm - Head outdoors this fall and check out the Big Timber Pumpkin Fest events in October. Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of America, offers festive fall activities for famil...
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Shop local handmade goods at Artisan Collective Batavia Oct. 17Oct 12, 2020 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Oct. 17, join the Artisan Collective Batavia for the last outdoor market this season. During these times, small businesses and entrepreneurs need your help....
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46th annual Fall Fox Valley Antiques Show goes virtualOct 12, 2020 6:00 am - When COVID-19 hit the U.S., organizers of the Fall Fox Valley Antiques Show weren't sure if they would be able to host the annual event. Fortunately, the popular Antique...
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Fox Valley Orthopedics to host blood drive Oct. 21Oct 11, 2020 11:00 pm - Blood is one of the most precious gifts one individual can give another. Every two seconds someone needs blood in the U.S., whether it be for an accident victim, cancer ...
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Preserves, parks in Kane County make it easy to learn about treesOct 09, 2020 6:00 am - You don't have to be a "tree hugger" to appreciate the trees in Kane County forest preserves or park district properties. But it makes it more interesting when you can l...