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SUMMARY:Books Between Bites - Batavia Water Utility History
DESCRIPTION:Batavia’s Books Between Bites 2024-2025 Season Announced  \n  \nBATAVIA — Batavia's popular monthly noontime book program\, Books Between Bites\, announces its 36th season\, to begin Thursday\, Sept. 19.   \n  \nThe series is hosted at the Batavia Public Library\, 10 S. Batavia Ave.\, from noon to 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend these free programs\, presented September through May\, on the third Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted.) Reservations are not required. \nThe season continues Oct. 17 with Mayor Jeff Schielke sharing more Batavia literature with highlights of John Dillon’s new book\, “Batavia Water Utility History.” Dillon recently retired as superintendent of Batavia’s water and sewer department. The mayor also will share Mary Conde Wilson’s 1894 article on autumn in Batavia. Conde was the daughter of CB Conde\, and a local writer in the 1890s.  \nThe Nov. 21 the program honors veterans with Batavian Randall Niznick sharing his memoir “In Service to Others: A US Navy Seabee’s Journey.” His books will be available for sale and signing.  \n  \nThe December program will be hosted one week earlier\, on Dec. 12\, with naturalist Valerie Blaine discussing the book “The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light” by Paul Bogard.  \n  \nOn Jan. 16\, 2025\, Karl Bruhn returns to the program to share Unique Structures of Fabyan Forest Preserve and Their Fascinating Stories. This connects to the Feb. 20 program by Vivien Lasken\, director of the Fabyan Villa Museum and Japanese Garden. She will discuss the book\, “The Woman Who Smashed Codes” by Jason Fagone. This is the story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman\, who worked for eccentric millionaire Colonel George Fabyan in Geneva for several years.  \n  \nLester Munson returns on March 20 to discuss Keith O’Brien’s book\, “Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose.” The April program will be hosted one week earlier\, on April 10\, when Batavia Historical Society President Dan Hoefler will discuss the book “Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer” by James L. Swanson. \nThe 2024-25 season finishes on May 15 with Kathy Hubbard and Linda Sullivan discussing the book\n“The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt.  \n  \nThe monthly program is hosted in the large Founders Room\, which is located on the main level of the Batavia Public Library. Parking is available in the lot just south of and adjacent to the library. \n  \nPeople are invited to bring their lunch and eat as they enjoy the program and discussion. Lunch items\, beverages and baked goods can be purchased at Flyleaf Bakery Cafe\, located just inside the library 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 Batavia in 1987 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.
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/books-between-bites-batavia-water-utility-history/
LOCATION:Batavia Public Library\, 10 S. Batavia Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Museum staff share stories from Batavia's cemeteries on this respectful walk in the West Side Cemetery. Weather Permitting.\n10/17\, 6-7 PM & 10/19 1:30-2:30 @West Batavia Cemetery\nhttps://bit.ly/3ZEtQiV
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/cemetery-walk/2024-10-17/
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CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Family-Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Batavia Park District":MAILTO:registrations@bataviaparks.org
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SUMMARY:Stand-Up: Jordan Jensen
DESCRIPTION:Jordan Jensen\nOctober 17-19\nFeatured on The Late Late Show with James Corden and the first female comic to win "NY’s Funniest Stand Up\," Jordan brings her unique blend of storytelling\, filterless confessions\, and hilarious tales of her unconventional upbringing to the stage.\nhttps://www.comedyvaultbatavia.com/events/89379
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/stand-up-jordan-jensen/2024-10-17/
LOCATION:The Comedy Vault\, 18 E. Wilson Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Food & Drink,Comedy
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Comedy Vault":MAILTO:comedyvaultbatavia@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Team Trivia
DESCRIPTION:TEAM TRIVIA\nEvery Thursday at 7:30pm on the River Street Woonerf - 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  \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 -10/3\, 10/10\, 10/17\, 10/24\, 10/31
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/team-trivia-26/2024-10-17/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden":MAILTO:HOWDY@SIDECARSUPPERCLUB.COM
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