Batavia Lifestyle
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‘Bike club plus’: Cycling groups add other activities as weather grows colderNov 05, 2025 10:46 am - As the weather turns colder, many suburban bike clubs’ activities transition to volunteer efforts such as roadside cleanups and food drives, along with meetups known as “zero mile rides.”
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How The Roosevelt aims to fit into Geneva neighborhoodOct 29, 2025 10:39 am - Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun takes a closer look at The Roosevelt, a mixed-use building under construction on Geneva’s east side, which will feature a blend of vintage and modern elements as well as a professionally-designed landscape plan.
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Home & garden calendar, Nov. 2-8Oct 28, 2025 5:53 pm - Upcoming events and workshops hosted by various garden clubs and organizations in the Chicago area, covering topics like glaciers' impact on landscape, houseplant care, holiday tablescaping, and more.
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Behind the scenes: How volunteers, advocacy make suburbs more bike-friendlyOct 27, 2025 9:58 am - Visible are bike rodeos, community rides, and bike information booths. Behind the scenes are the unsung community heroes - local volunteers planning, organizing and often staffing various events.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 26-Nov. 1Oct 21, 2025 2:58 pm - Upcoming gardening events, workshops, and club meetings in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like succulent propagation, putting gardens to bed for winter, houseplant care, and holiday decorations.
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Tri-Cities churches hosting program with ACLU lawyer on immigration lawsOct 15, 2025 2:11 pm - On Friday, Oct. 24, three Tri-Cities churches are hosting a special presentation by American Civil Liberties Union attorney Rebecca Glenberg on immigrants’ rights and the role of law enforcement.
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Downtown Geneva’s new face: Project on East State Street divides opinionsOct 15, 2025 10:48 am - Construction work on The Roosevelt project at East State Street and Crissey Avenue in Geneva has some wondering how this new three-story building for commercial and residential would fit aesthetically in that part of the city.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 19-25Oct 14, 2025 5:32 pm - Upcoming meetings for various garden clubs in the Chicago suburbs, with presentations on topics like bonsai, houseplants, and gardening as you age.
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Christ the Lord Lutheran Church donates $28K to PADS of ElginOct 10, 2025 3:37 pm - Christ the Lord Lutheran Church presented a $28,879.28 donation to PADS of Elgin on Sunday, Oct. 5.
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‘It is definitely permanent’: Batavia food pantry finds its forever homeOct 09, 2025 1:39 pm - Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet opened its doors at a new location on Oct. 1, after a weekend-long move with the help of community members.