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SUMMARY:Boardwalk Pop-Up - laurenkmcleod photography
DESCRIPTION: Friday & Saturday 9am- 5pm & Sunday 11am- 4pm\n a @downtownbatavia program
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/boardwalk-pop-up-laurenkmcleod-photography/2023-10-01/
LOCATION:Batavia Boardwalk Shops\, 114 E. Wilson Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Family-Friendly,Boardwalk Shops,Retail
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SUMMARY:Up the River/Down the River Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Up the River/Down the River Bike Ride\nSunday\, October 1\, 2023\n11:00am-4:00pm\n\n\nUp the River/Down the River Bike Ride! Register on our website for our second ride to and from our neighbors at Riverlands Brewing! Co-sponsored by Prairie Path Cycles\, this ride includes a beer at each brewery\, a commemorative sticker\, $25 gift certificate to PPC and a whole lot of community fun! Register early!\n\n\n\nUp the River\, Down the River Fall 2023 Bike + Beer Tour\, co-sponsored by Prairie Path Cycles\n\n\nJoin Riverlands Brewing and Sturdy Shelter Brewing on Sunday\, October 1\, for a day of biking and beers! Up the River\, Down the River Fall 2023 Bike + Beer Tour\, co-sponsored by Prairie Path Cycles will start UP (Riverlands) or DOWN (Sturdy Shelter) the Fox river. Then\, travel to grab a pint at the other location and return to home-base!* The ride will conclude awareness month for Friends of the Fox River whose mission is to preserve\, restore and protect the Fox River Watershed’s resources by connecting people with nature through education\, research\, restoration and advocacy. Details: • Choose to start at Riverlands Brewing or Sturdy Shelter Brewing. • Registration is from 11 am-12 noon at each location. Sign-in\, grab your packet with drink tickets\, gift cards\, map\, and sticker. • Bike Corrals are available at both locations from 11-4 pm • Fernando's Street Kitchen will be available at both locations serving up food 11-4 pm • Prairie Path Cycles and Millrace Cyclery will be on hand and in parking lot of Millrace Cyclery for a mid-ride rest stop. Plan to have a great time\, rain or shine\, tasting new beer\, eating great food\, making new friends and riding UP THE RIVER DOWN THE RIVER!
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/up-the-river-down-the-river-bike-ride-2/
LOCATION:Sturdy Shelter Brewing\, 10 S. Shumway Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Food & Drink,music
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SUMMARY:Flag Day Monument Dedication
DESCRIPTION:Flag Day Monument Dedication\n\n\n\n\n\nSun 1 October 2:00PM - 5:00PM \nPatriots Park\, 100 N. Island Ave\, Batavia IL \n\n\nPlease join all of Batavia and Fox Valley residents in dedicating the completed Flag Day Monument \n​ \nActivities will include: \n​ \n-Dedication of the Monument to: \n     Dr. Bernard Cigrand (accepted by descendants) \n     IL Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients (accepted by Allen James Lynch\, Congressional Medal of            Honor Recipient—Army\, Viet Nam) \n     Active military (accepted by all active military members present) \n     Veterans (accepted by all Veterans present) \n     First responders (accepted by all police\, fire and medical first responders present) \n​ \n-Ribbon cutting and tours of the Flag Day Monument \n​-Performances by the Batavia Community Band and K-12 Batavia Schools \n​-Birthday celebration for Dr. Cigrand \n​-Opportunities to send messages to future Batavians which will then be included in the 50- and 100-year time capsules built into the wall of the monument \n​-Unveiling of the walkway personalized bricks purchased by citizens over the past seven years \nAll of these activities are free to the public. Food trucks will be on site. The Fox Valley Patriotic Organization\, the Batavia Flag Day Committee\, and the City of Batavia welcome you and your families to join us for an unforgettable afternoon of sharing patriotic spirit and making memories to last a lifetime! \n\n  \nFOR RELEASE SEPT. 14\, 2023\nContact: Linda Schielke\, Flag Day Committee Chair\nLschielke@hotmail.com \nFLAG DAY MONUMENT GRAND OPENING OCT. 1 \n  \nBATAVIA\, Il (Sept. 14\, 2023) – Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke along with \nThe City of Batavia and the Fox Valley Patriotic Organization will officially dedicate and grand open the Flag Day Monument\, 2-5 p.m.\, Sunday\, Oct. 1 at Patriot’s Park\, 100 N. Island Ave.\, Batavia. \n  \nThe $1.5 million monument is a tribute to Dr. Bernard J. Cigrand\, a Batavia dentist who was instrumental in creating a national Flag Day. \n  \nThe formal program begins at 2 p.m. at the Peg Bond Center bandshell with remarks from Fox Valley Patriotic Organization Board members and Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Sgt. Allen Lynch. Following remarks\, veterans and current military members\, first responders\, members of the Cigrand family\, and others will encircle the monument with a ribbon\, which when cut will officially open the monument to the public. The flag will then be raised on the 50-foot flagpole which was donated by Batavia company\, FlagSource. \n  \nAfter the ribbon-cutting ceremony\, “The Star-Spangled Banner” will be played and the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 95 from Morris\, IL\, will fly over the monument in tribute. \n  \nThe festivities continue throughout the afternoon with a birthday celebration to honor Dr. Cigrand’s 157th birthday\, and performances by the Batavia Community Band\, Batavia High School a cappella ensemble Chromatics\, and the Batavia High School/Rotolo Middle School combined band ensemble. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. \n  \nFood trucks will also be available throughout the afternoon. Guided tours of the monument will be held as well. Visitors also will have the opportunity to create messages to which will be encased in time capsules in the monument’s wall. \n  \n“The City of Batavia is very fortunate to have this world-class monument celebrating one of Batavia’s finest citizens and Flag Day. The Flag Day Committee spent countless hours putting together an event worthy of this momentous occasion\,” said Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke. “I hope to see many folks from all over the Fox Valley in attendance\, enjoying this beautiful addition to Batavia’s riverfront.” \n  \nThe Flag Day Monument design features a 40-foot diameter helix monument with a 10-foot-wide walkway around the perimeter. The flagpole will display a 10-by-18-foot flag. Elements of the monument commemorate iconic flag events\, the U.S. population growth\, the official flags flown by the U.S.\, armed conflicts\, and a Ring of Honor with the names of those who have received the Congressional Medal of Honor from Illinois. The flagpole serves as a sundial and will highlight historic events. \n  \nAdditionally\, the monument features signature bricks purchased by families\, businesses\, and organizations. \n  \n“Right now\, more than ever\, we need a symbol of unity. While the problems of today and tomorrow may be vastly different than what previous generations have faced\, the opportunity to unify under our flag remains the same\,” said Austin Dempsey\, President Fox Valley Patriotic Organization\, the organization that raised funds for and built the Flag Day Monument. \n  \nThe Flag Day Monument will be a work in progress\, with space to include more milestones and commemorative bricks along the walkway. \n  \n“We have the story of our nation’s history up to this point in time. However\, this monument belongs to our neighbors and our children. They will write the next chapters\,” said Flag Day Monument architect Steve Vasilion. \n  \nVisit flagdaymonument.com for details about the Flag Day Monument\, the Oct. 1 event. \nMEDIA ADVISORY:  Members of the media are invited to tour the monument prior to the grand opening. Please contact Linda Schielke to arrange a tour prior to Thursday\, Sept. 28\, at Lschielke@hotmail.com. \nBatavia is located 35 miles west of Chicago along the banks of the Fox River. Settled in the 1830s\, Batavia earned the nickname ‘The Windmill City’ when it was the windmill manufacturing capital of the world at the turn of the 20th Century. Batavia is home to more than 1\,200 businesses\, including Fermilab National Accelerator Laboratory\, the U.S. Headquarters of Aldi Inc\, and Suncast Corporation. Batavia’s historic charm\, excellent school system\, and unparalleled recreational and shopping amenities make it a great place to live\, work and play for its over 26\,000 residents.
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/flag-day-monument-dedication/
LOCATION:Patriots Park\, 100 N. Island Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Family-Friendly,Food & Drink,fundraiser,music
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Sundays at The Sidecar!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Bluegrass Sundays from 4-7pm!
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/bluegrass-sundays-at-the-sidecar-2023-10-01/
LOCATION:Batav\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Family-Friendly,Food & Drink,music
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Sunday
DESCRIPTION:BLUEGRASS SUNDAY\nEvery Sunday -  4-7pm (NEW start time\, 4pm October - April)\n\nWind down the weekend with us on our favorite day of the week\, Bluegrass Sunday!\nEvery Sunday join bluegrass and folk musicians for a free\, family friendly show!\nOutdoors on the River Street Woonerf when possible
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/bluegrass-sunday-12/2023-10-01/
LOCATION:Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden\, 12 N. River Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Family-Friendly,Food & Drink,music
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SUMMARY:Comedy - Paul Farahvar
DESCRIPTION:Paul Farahvar \nOctober 1st\n\nFarahvar is a hilarious comedian known for his quick wit and dry humor. Based in Chicago\, he has toured with well-known headliners and built a strong following in multiple cities. He's been recognized as a top comedian by the Chicago Reader.  His Dry Bar special dropped in April 2023.  Presale tickets are only $15 or $20 at the door.\nhttps://www.comedyvaultbatavia.com/shows/228380
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/comedy-paul-farahvar/
LOCATION:The Comedy Vault\, 18 E. Wilson Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Food & Drink,Comedy
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