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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/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:Batavia Public Library\, 10 S. Batavia Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events
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SUMMARY:Books Between Bites - Marnie Mamminga
DESCRIPTION:Contact: Becky Hoag\, Books Between Bites\ninfo@booksbetweenbites.com\nBatavia’s Books Between Bites welcomes author Marnie Mamminga on April 18 \nBATAVIA — Batavia's popular monthly noontime book program\, Books Between Bites\, continues Thursday\, April 18\, with a third visit by Batavia author Marnie Mamminga. She has collaborated with artist Mary C. Parks to create a lovely children’s book\, “The Woodpecker’s Song.” \nMamminga is the award-winning author of previous books she's shared with our program: “Return to Wake Robin: One Cabin in the Heyday of Northwoods Resorts” and “On a Clear Night: Essays from the Heartland.” As a professional essayist\, her work has been featured on NPR and in numerous publications. Currently\, she writes a monthly perspective for NPR’s WNIJ. Parks was a state- and nationally-honored educator who taught art in grades K through the college level\, as well as a feature writer/illustrator for Instructor magazine for four years. \nBooks will be available for sale and signing at the program. \nThe series will be 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 program will be held in the large Founders Room\, located on the main level of the Batavia Public Library. Parking is available in the lot just south and adjacent to the Library. \nPeople are invited to bring their lunch and eat as they enjoy the program and discussion. Lunch items\, beverages and baked goods may be purchased at Flyleaf Bakery Cafe\, located just inside the Library and adjacent 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 been continued by their daughter\, Becky Hoag\, in partnership and co-sponsorship with the Batavia Public Library. \nFor more information about Books Between Bites\, visit the website booksbetweenbites.com\, where a complete schedule and description of each program can be found\, along with a printable season schedule. Printed season schedules are available at Batavia Public Library. \nWe hope you will join us this Thursday\, April 18. \nOur final program of the season will be Thursday\, May 16\, when we welcome Batavian Karl Bruhn with his presentation on “Sears Kit Houses in Batavia\, Geneva & Beyond.” \n\nNote:  BATV has posted the video from our March 21st program with Lester Munson. It is on YouTube at this link: https://youtu.be/q7fe5nkCze4?si=fDSbiXd025CbXXvZ.
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/books-between-bites-marnie-mamminga/
LOCATION:Batavia Public Library\, 10 S. Batavia Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events
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SUMMARY:Strong Towns Batavia - April Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Come meet people who want to make Batavia a Strong Town! \n 
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/strong-towns-batavia-april-meet-greet/
LOCATION:Sturdy Shelter Brewing\, 10 S. Shumway Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events
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SUMMARY:Comedy - Paul Elia
DESCRIPTION:Paul Elia\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Elia is an LA-based standup comedian and content creator from Detroit\, Michigan. Among the few Chaldeans/Assyrians in Hollywood\, the Iraqi-American artist has appeared in dozens of television shows including Ramy\, Lady Dynamite and is perhaps best known for his recurring roles on TBS’s Conan\, appearing in over a dozen sketches. His social media following is constantly climbing (over 100\,000 followers on TikTok) which features his stand up\, crowd work\, and episodes of his hit web series Roommates starring alongside his co-creator Ian Edwards. With fellow comedian Matt Rife\, the duo created LowKey Comedy Show\, which is arguably the top independent comedy show today\, which has been featured on The Tonight Show and the Just For Laughs comedy festival. The show has also featured some of todays biggest acts like Bill Burr\, Ali Wong\, and Ramy Youssef to name a few. Currently\, he stars in Fuse’s hit show We Need To Talk About America along side Timothy Delaghetto\, Zainab Johnson\, and Aida Rodriguez. \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-paul-elia/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:The Comedy Vault\, 18 E. Wilson Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Batavia Events,Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Team Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Team Trivia - Every Thursday at 7:30 \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'.\n1st place - $30 gift certificate\, 2nd place - $20 gift certificate\, 3rd place - $10 gift certificate\n4/4/\, 4/11\, 4/18\, 4/25
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/team-trivia-21/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden\, 12 N. River Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:music,Batavia Events,Food & Drink
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