Batavia Lifestyle
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Kane County Fair returns with favorites like pig racing, bull riding and demo derbyJul 12, 2022 6:00 am - After being canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic, last year's Kane County Fair attracted 78,660 people - the fair's best attendance since 2018. Kane County Fair Boar...
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Constable: Why it's been a banner year for pelicans and suburban birdersJul 12, 2022 5:30 am - During the first half century of Kane County Audubon's annual spring bird count, the record for the most American white pelicans seen was six. This year, members saw 128...
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Aurora rescue mission seeks bottled water donationsJul 11, 2022 11:00 pm - Wayside Cross Ministries, a rescue mission based at 215 E. New York St. in Aurora, needs bottled water for summer programs. An e-mail statement said, "As we head into th...
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Putting faith into action: 38 Geneva Methodists rehab low-income West Virginia homesJul 11, 2022 11:00 pm - Geneva Methodists put faith into action this summer. On July 10, United Methodist Church of Geneva celebrated its 10th annual Appalachia Service Project. Leading the wor...
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Hops 'n Barrels Wine & Spirits in St. Charles aims to be more than a liquor storeJul 08, 2022 6:00 am - Does the city need a liquor store with plenty of bars and restaurants in downtown St. Charles? The answer to that question would be yes, considering there aren't any in ...
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'Passport to Batavia' on July 30 combines shopping and philanthropyJul 07, 2022 11:00 pm - My friend is always sporting some cute new outfit or piece of jewelry. I often find her munching on some yummy piece of cookie or pastry too. So every time I ask her whe...
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Batavia MainStreet brings Cocktails in the Park back to Appleton ParkJul 06, 2022 6:00 am - Batavia MainStreet's beloved Cocktails in the Park returns to downtown Batavia on Saturday, July 23. The evening features a night of live music, delicious appetizers and...
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Festivals July 8-14: Rockin' Rotary Ribfest, Dog Days of Summer, Kane County Fair & moreJul 05, 2022 11:00 pm - This weekend 2022 Fan Expo Chicago: 4-9 p.m. Thursday, July 7; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 8-9; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 10, at the Donald E. S...
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Best Bets: Kane County Fair returns to St. CharlesJul 05, 2022 11:00 pm - Fair fun The Kane County Fair returns starting Wednesday with attractions like racing pigs, a Wild West Revue, rides, an agriculture game show and more at the Kane Count...
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Marklund board chair Frank Murnane Jr. steps downJul 04, 2022 11:00 pm - At the June 23 Marklund board of directors meeting, Frank Murnane Jr. stepped down from serving as board chair, a role he has held since July of 2019. “We are profoundly...