Batavia Lifestyle
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Concert celebrating legacy of Leonard Bernstein set for Aug. 10 at Fox Valley Presbyterian ChurchJul 08, 2024 7:19 pm - Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva will be hosting a special concert event, "Bernstein to Bernstein," celebrating composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein.
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Elburn church installs new ministerJul 01, 2024 11:18 pm - Community Congregational Church of Elburn has called the Rev. David Fraccaro as their part-time minister.
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Fourth of July parades across the suburbsJul 01, 2024 3:06 pm - Marching bands, dance troupes, Scouts and Shriners will be marching through towns across the suburbs as part of the Fourth of July celebration. Here’s a list of where you can see them around the suburbs.
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Sculpture in the Park to become a year-round display in St. CharlesJun 26, 2024 1:08 pm - The St. Charles Park District’s Sculpture in the Park will be a year-round display starting this summer. By next week, all of this year’s sculptures will be in place and the popular community event becomes something to enjoy for 12 months.
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‘He was so good’: Fox Valley rockers from Deluxury, The Boyzz and more to reunite in concert to support Mooseheart, honor fallen bandmateJun 20, 2024 6:00 am - A group of Fox Valley musicians, including members of The Boyzz, Deluxury and Cock ‘n Bull, will join for “Rock Da Fox, Legends of the Valley,” a memorial concert for guitarist John Abel and a fundraiser for Mooseheart.
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‘Couldn’t put it down’: Fox River Radio League to mark 100 years with all-night eventJun 20, 2024 6:00 am - A Kaneville father and his four sons are among the members of the Fox River Radio League, which marks its 100th year this month with a 24-hour Amateur Radio Field Day from 1 p.m. Saturday, June 22, to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 23 at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles.
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Batavia Depot Museum to host lecture on how pigs became part of popular cultureJun 19, 2024 10:20 am - Learn about Midwestern pig culture and how Batavia contributed a small part to the history and culture of hog production during the June 20 presentation at the Batavia Depot Museum.
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Elburn veteran reflects on World War II service as 100th birthday approachesJun 14, 2024 11:05 am - As he nears his 100th birthday, World War II veteran Jack Richtman of Elburn looks back on his life and his service in the Army’s 71st Infantry Division.
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Interfaith flapjacks and worship: Aurora area clergy band together for Pride DayJun 12, 2024 1:25 pm - Seven clergy from Aurora, Oswego, Batavia and Geneva joined in celebrating Aurora’s Pride Day on Sunday, June 9, with a pancake breakfast and interfaith worship.
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Words on Birds: Spring migration, travels and two great books fill a memorable MayJun 11, 2024 6:34 am - Spring migration, traveling and birding kept columnist Jeff Reiter busy during the month of May.