Batavia Lifestyle
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How Batavia builder is rehabbing 111-year-old schoolDec 07, 2017 7:00 am - As I walked up the Blaine Street School sidewalk, I thought of Marguerite Brown, the woman who was the principal there when I attended. Each morning she would welcome st...
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Suburban members of the military who died in the attack on Pearl HarborDec 07, 2017 4:05 am - Suburban families suffered plenty of sorrow after the attack on Pearl Harbor as they learned of young men who had been killed. Here are members of the military from the ...
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How students' project honors suburban heroes at Pearl Harbor and beyondDec 07, 2017 4:00 am - The date of Dec. 7, 1941, still lives in infamy. However, the individual sacrifices of the 2,335 military personnel killed in that day's attack on Pearl Harbor can be lo...
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No cash for the kettle? Different ways to donate to The Salvation ArmyDec 06, 2017 10:00 pm - When it comes to raising money at this critical time of the year, The Salvation Army isn't going to let technology pass it by. The volunteers keep ringing at the various...
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#ILGive Campaign generates over $2 million for nonprofits on Giving TuesdayDec 05, 2017 10:00 pm - On Nov. 28, nonprofit organizations all across the state took part in #ILGive, Illinois' official Giving Tuesday campaign. #ILGive is a 24-hour digital fundraising event...
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Starfish Animal Rescue to host annual 'Santa Paws' benefit Dec. 10Dec 05, 2017 10:00 pm - Starfish Animal Rescue will hold its sixth annual Santa Paws fundraiser on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Riverside Pizza and Pub, 102 E. Main St. in St. Charles. The event will st...
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Geneva Park District has donated 16 playgrounds to Kids Around the World Inc.Dec 04, 2017 10:00 pm - About every 15 years, the Geneva Park District replaces playground equipment to ensure the safety of park patrons and compliance with playground regulations. "Safety i...
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The Holmstad to host ninth annual Christmas Open House Dec. 16Dec 04, 2017 10:00 pm - Ring in the holidays with family, friends and a magical meet-and-greet with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and Elsa from "Frozen" during The Holmstad's ninth annual Christmas Open H...
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Local nonprofits host Christmas tree salesDec 04, 2017 10:00 pm - • The Batavia Boy Scout Troop 12 is hosting its annual holiday Christmas tree sale with fresh, pre-cut Christmas trees, roping and wreathes at Batavia Skate Park, 411 S....
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'Breakfast With The Salvation Army' spotlights Christmas Toyland and generosity of donors to provide for families in needDec 04, 2017 10:00 pm - As a single mom, Sally wasn't sure how she was going to afford toys for her three children this year, let alone food for their holiday meal. Then she heard about The Sal...