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Weekend guide to craft fairs

Daily Herald report
Oct 07, 2026 1:59 pm - Check out some of the craft fairs and bazaars happening around the suburbs, featuring handmade items, vintage goods, artwork, and seasonal decorations.
Northern Illinois and Wisconsin food banks compete in End Zone to End Hunger Challenge

Submitted by Northern Illinois Food Bank
Oct 05, 2026 11:23 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank and Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin are competing in the End Zone to End Hunger Challenge from Oct. 5-11, with the losing CEO having to eat the rival city's signature food and admit it's better than their own.
Local fire departments to hold fire safety demonstrations during Fire Prevention Week

By Erik Hoffer, Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board
Sep 23, 2026 3:42 pm - Area fire departments are conducting live fire demonstrations during Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 4-10, with the theme "Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower."
Over two dozen candidates to attend the first Election Expo at Waubonsee Community College

Submitted by League of Women Voters of Central Kane County
Sep 23, 2026 11:57 am - Three League of Women Voters chapters are hosting the Fox Valley's first Election Expo on Sept. 29 at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, featuring candidate meet-and-greets, educational exhibits, and a free treat from Kimmer's Ice Cream.
League of Women Voters to host two candidate forums in Batavia

Submitted by League of Women Voters of Central Kane County
Sep 17, 2026 5:32 pm - The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County will host two candidate forums on Sept. 22-23 at Batavia City Hall for contested races in the Nov. 3 General Election. The events will be recorded and streamed on BATV's YouTube Channel.
Kane County to host flood preparedness workshop Sept. 24

Submitted by Kane County Public Information Office
Sep 17, 2026 5:01 pm - Kane County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a flooding workshop on Sept. 24 at the Kane County Government Center in Geneva to educate residents about flood risks and preparation strategies.
Batavia Rotary Club hosts fifth annual Trivia Night to End Polio Oct. 10

Submitted by Rotary Club of Batavia
Sep 15, 2026 11:46 am - Batavia Rotary Club is looking for teams to compete in the fifth annual Trivia Night to End Polio on Oct. 10. Teams of four to eight people compete in this fundraiser to support polio eradication efforts worldwide.
Vanguard Gifted Academy opens enrollment for personalized education program

By Amy Trujillo, Vanguard Gifted Academy
Sep 13, 2026 9:31 pm - Vanguard Gifted Academy in Batavia has opened enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic year, offering a personalized microschool model for gifted and twice-exceptional students.
Batavia High senior named Merit Semifinalist

By Holly Deitchman, Batavia Unit District 101
Sep 11, 2026 11:54 pm - Peter Day, a Batavia High School senior, has been named one of 16,000 semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
CASA Kane County hosts inaugural ‘Dancing with the Local Stars’ fundraiser for foster children

By Vicki Shaw, CASA Kane County
Sep 11, 2026 4:53 pm - CASA Kane County will host "Dancing with the Local Stars" on Oct. 7 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, where community leaders and professionals will perform on the dance floor to raise funds for children in foster care who have experienced abuse and neglect.

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