Batavia Lifestyle
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How vacuum cleaners get new life as robots: Batavia man creates art out of others' junkDec 15, 2022 10:00 pm - Jason Panek of Batavia likes junk. But it wouldn't be fair to label him simply as a scavenger or dumpster diver. He's had a long career in the waste business and most re...
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Batavia Women in Business raises $3,305 for Batavia Access Toy Drive and Batavia United Way Adopt-A-FamilyDec 15, 2022 10:00 pm - The Batavia Women in Business Council, a subgroup of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, recently held their annual holiday networking luncheon at Enticing Cuisine Banquets...
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Mutual Ground CEO Michelle Meyer to depart in 2023Dec 11, 2022 10:00 pm - After 12 years leading the organization, Mutual Ground CEO Michelle Meyer has announced plans to depart the organization early next year. The Aurora-based nonprofit prov...
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Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley to host tutor training Jan. 10Dec 11, 2022 10:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley will host a free tutor training workshop in January. Currently, there are 20 adults who are waiting to learn. It will be held from 6:30-9 ...
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Geneva nonprofit offers meditation training and spiritual educationDec 10, 2022 12:00 am - A new resource has opened in Geneva for coping with stress, anxiety, depression, tension, and more. The Delta Foundation For Spiritual Studies is an epicenter of mindful...
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners to host holiday potluck Dec. 20Dec 09, 2022 10:00 pm - This month, the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will host a potluck and White Elephant gift exchange on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Set-up will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the dinner and...
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Remembering the late Rob Sherman's role in removing religious symbols from public buildings in St. CharlesDec 09, 2022 5:00 am - Any Christmas story about St. Charles in the past three-plus decades has to include a chapter mentioning Rob Sherman as the main character or, to some, the Grinch trying...
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Aurora Lions ring bells for Salvation Army red kettle campaignDec 08, 2022 10:00 pm - Aurora Noon Lions Club members helped raise $837 for the Aurora Salvation Army's red kettle campaign. Susan Koepke, Noon Lions president, said a dozen Lions rang handbel...
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Deadline extended to apply for scholarshipsDec 08, 2022 10:00 pm - The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is accepting applications for scholarships for the 2023-24 school year. The deadline to submit an application has been e...
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Fox Valley Orthopedics helps kids celebrate the holiday seasonDec 08, 2022 10:00 pm - Physicians and employees at Fox Valley Orthopedics kicked off the holiday season by giving to local children through the Salvation Army Corps in Elgin, Tri-Cities, and A...