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SUMMARY:Books Between Bites
DESCRIPTION:Batavia Books Between Bites Program \nPress Contact:  Becky Hoag\, info@booksbetweenbites.com \nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \nBatavia’s Books Between Bites 2023-2024 Season Announced \n(BATAVIA) — Batavia's popular monthly noontime book program\, Books Between Bites\, begins its 35th season on Thursday\, Sept. 21. \nThe series is hosted from noon to 1 p.m. at the Batavia Public Library\, 10 S. Batavia Ave. The public is invited to attend these free programs\, presented September through May\, on the third Thursday of the month. Reservations are not required. \nThe 2023-2024 season opens on Sept. 21 with Kate Garrett\, director of the Batavia Depot Museum\, discussing "Over My Dead Body: Unearthing the Hidden History of America’s Cemeteries" by Greg Melville. A journalist\, Melville visits local cemeteries wherever he travels and in this book\, he invites readers to join him. From colonists’ hasty burials to the leisure parks that inspired the Transcendentalists\, Melville sees cemeteries as windows to understanding American history. Garrett\, a Batavia resident\, is a lifelong learner who feels about libraries the way Melville feels about cemeteries. \nThe season continues on Oct. 19 with local author Annie Hansen\, and her new novel "Get a Grip." On Nov. 16\, Pam Otto\, outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District and creator of the weekly "Good Natured" column\, shares a favorite that was a bestseller in 1942: "We Took To the Woods" by Louise Dickinson Rich. Books Between Bites will be hosted one week early in December\, on Dec. 14\, as Batavia’s city administrator\, Laura Newman\, discusses two autobiographies by Madeleine Albright: "Madam Secretary" and "Hell and Other Destinations." \nThe series kicks off 2024 on Jan. 18 with Mayor Jeff Schielke sharing what he has researched as "The Back Story of Batavia History." On Feb. 15\, we introduce our new executive director of Batavia Public Library\, Josephine Tucci. She shares her special interest in "Scandinavian and British Mysteries." Former ESPN senior writer and legal analyst\, Lester Munson\, returns with his sports perspectives on March 21\, discussing "The Tao of the Backup Catcher" by Tim Brown and Erik Kratz. \nLocal author Marnie O. Mamminga will introduce her new book for children\, "The Woodpecker’s Song\," on April 18. She will be joined by her illustrator\, Mary C. Parks. The final program of the season will be on May 16 when Batavian Karl Bruhn shares his fascinating research on "Sears Kit Houses in Batavia\, Geneva & Beyond." \nBooks will be available for sale and signing at each of the programs featuring authors. \nThese programs are held in the Founders Room\, located on the main level of the Batavia Public Library. Parking is available in the lot just south of and adjacent to the Library. \nGuests are invited to bring their lunch and eat as they enjoy the program and discussion. Lunch items\, beverages and baked goods also may be purchased at Flyleaf Bakery Cafe\, located just inside the Library and next to the meeting room. To pre-order for pick-up just before the program\, please call 331-302-3480. \nBooks Between Bites was established in 1987 in Batavia by the late Lee C. and Betty Moorehead. The program has continued through their daughter\, Becky Hoag\, in partnership and co-sponsorship with the Batavia Public Library. \nFor more information about Books Between Bites\, visit booksbetweenbites.com\, where a complete schedule and description of each program may be found\, along with a printable season schedule. Printed season schedules are available at Batavia Public Library.
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/books-between-bites/2023-09-21/
LOCATION:Batavia Public Library\, 10 S. Batavia Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events
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SUMMARY:Batavia Peace Day
DESCRIPTION:Batavia\, IL – September 9\, 2023 - The Batavia Parks Foundation proudly announces the schedule of\nevents for Batavia Peace Day\, amplifying efforts of the United Nation’s International Day of Peace on\nSeptember 21\, 2023. A team of enthusiastic volunteers are working alongside the Batavia Parks Foundation\nto host the second annual Batavia Peace Day celebration presented by the Rotary Club of Batavia. The event\ncoincides with the UN’s annual Day of Peace and is being held at the PEACE Bridge and Riverwalk South Plaza\nin downtown Batavia from 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm on Thursday\, September 21st.\nBatavia Peace Day includes a variety of community groups hosting activity tables\, performing arts selections\,\nmerchandise sales\, free Yoga\, an Inner Peace Walk\, and concludes with a community sing-a-long at sunset\nwith luminaria (LED)\, coming together with the purpose of promoting peace. LED luminaries and LED candles\nwill be available for attendees (freewill donation to support the project). Those coming to the fest may find\nseating on the limestone benches or should bring along a chair to assure seating. Those seeking food over the\ndinner hour can find it at Pal Joey’s (Peace of Pizza and other offerings) or from their favorite downtown\nrestaurant. Activity tables are free (bring cash to tip them!) or for a small fee (tie-dye).\n2023 Batavia Peace Day Schedule of Events: Batavia Peace Bridge & Batavia Riverwalk South Plaza\n3:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Yoga onsite registration at the Information tent by Peace Bridge (west side)\n4:00 pm – 4:45 pm – FREE Yoga: “Peaceful Yoga and Sound Healing” by Jenny Bergold (bring your own\nmat/blanket and register at Information tent)\n4:00 pm – 7:30 pm – “Inner Peace Walk” FREE self-paced reflective walk on the Riverwalk\, by Behati Hart\n-more-\nPage 2\, Batavia Peace Day 2023 Press Release\n5:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Activity Tables open (rock painting\, button-making\, tie-dye\, luminaria)\n5:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Peace Readings and Poetry – Craig Foltos\, MC + Community members\n5:30 pm – 6:00 pm - Dave Ramont\, Guitar and Bass\n6:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Ryan Carney\, Cello\n6:30 pm – 7:00 pm – “Dance is Universal”- Batavia Academy of Dance + Behati Hart\n7:00 pm - Community Sing-a-long – Song sheets available by QR code\, a limited supply of large print copies\n7:30 pm – 8:00 am on 9/25: LED Luminaria on display for thoughtful community reflection\nBatavia Peace Day is organized by a volunteer team of individuals and brought to you by the following\nsponsors: Batavia Park District\, Drendel & Jansons Law Firm\, and Kiss the Sky\, along with the following nonprofits adopting activity tables: Batavia United Way/Button-making; Batavia Woman’s Club/Rock Painting;\nWater Street Studios/Tie-Dye activity (bring your own white t-shirt for a small fee or purchase one onsite);\nand the Women’s League of Voters/ Information Tent. Special thanks to Behati Hart (Inner Peace Walk and\ndancing) and the Batavia Academy of Dance) as well and Jenny Bergold\, Light of the World Yoga\, for sharing\ntheir gifts with Peace Day. The Batavia Peace Day logo was designed by the talented team at Plimsoll Studio\nof Batavia and is featured on stickers and T-shirts available for purchase to support Peace Day at the event.\nPeace on Earth Permanent Artwork Update\n$50\,000 was raised in 2022 by the Batavia Parks Foundation and Craig Foltos to support the design and\nconstruction of the permanent “PEACE ON EARTH” letters. Using the beloved 12’ wood letters as a\nprototype\, the project was put out to bid in the spring of 2023 by the Batavia Parks Foundation\, and\nawarded to VC Signs and Lighting of Oswego\, IL. The letters are currently in production with installation\nanticipated later this fall. The project is targeting completion with a separate ribbon-cutting ceremony in\nlate 2023\, dependent on the construction schedule.\nAbout the Batavia Parks Foundation\nThe Batavia Parks Foundation is celebrating the 20th anniversary of filing its incorporation paperwork on\nOctober 19\, 2003. The mission of the Parks Foundation is to foster recreation and open space initiatives\nthat enhance residents’ quality of life. Follow the foundation on Instagram and Facebook. More\ninformation on the non-profit is available at https://bataviaparks.org/batavia-parks-foundation
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SUMMARY:Shamanic Healing Workshop - Fall Equinox
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY 9/24 Shamanic Healing Workshop FALL EQUINOX -Sarah Jo\nSarah Jo is a Celtic Shaman who helps bring forth healing to the soul by bridging the spirit world with our modern  world. As a 7th generation farmer\, educationally trained herbalist and a devoted scholarly Mystic\, this workshop is created as an introduction to self healing through shamanism to help give peace and perspective to each individual soul-space. Whether you're new to the spiritual scene or a seasoned healer\, this is an excellent opportunity to connect with the community & create a healing space for yourself. What to expect: guided meditation & breathwork\, smoke cleanse\, drum journeying\, energy exchange\, supportive group conversation.
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SUMMARY:Comedy - Joe Zimmerman
DESCRIPTION:Joe Zimmerman\n\n\n\n\n\n“The combination of Joe’s calming vocalization and inventive writing is a thing of magic. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more enjoyable show.” \nBuzzfeed \nJoe Zimmerman grew up in Morgantown\, West Virginia\, and started his comedy career in North Carolina after graduating from Davidson College. He moved to New York City in 2012\, quickly appearing on The Late Late Show and John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show as well as Montreal’s prestigious Just for Laughs festival as a “New Face”. His resume has since grown to include The Tonight Show\, Conan\, Nickelodeon\, Last Comic Standing\, and his own Comedy Central Half Hour. He is a regular at New York’s iconic Comedy Cellar\, and his stand-up was featured on Comedy Central’s This Week at the Comedy Cellar in 2019. Joe’s first album Smiling at Wolves reached number two on the iTunes comedy charts and is played regularly on SiriusXM\, and his second\, Innocence came out last year with Comedy Central records. \nHe has also contributed humor writing to The New York Times and The New Yorker has his own weekly podcast called “Blind Spot”. \n  \nThis show is 21+ \nTwo drink/item minimum per person \nCheck in at least 15 minutes before show
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/comedy-joe-zimmerman/2023-09-21/
LOCATION:The Comedy Vault\, 18 E. Wilson Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Food & Drink,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Team Trivia
DESCRIPTION:TEAM TRIVIA\nEvery Thursday at 7:30pm on the River Street Woonerf (weather dependent thru November) - Pro Tip: Arrive Early\, tables fill up fast! Consider bringing your own camp style tables and chairs to set up on the street!\n\n  \n\nGo 4 It Entertainment features 6 rounds of general trivia with musical hints and toss up questions to win your team free 'tasty prizes'. 1st place - $30 gift certificate\, 2nd place - $20 gift certificate\, 3rd place - $10 gift certificate\nThursdays! 9/7\, 9/14\, 9/21\, 9/28\, 10/5\, 10/12\, 10/19\, 10/26
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/team-trivia-15/2023-09-21/
LOCATION:Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden\, 12 N. River Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Food & Drink,music
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