Batavia Chamber launches Pot O’ Gold cash raffle

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever Pot O’ Gold cash raffle. The new fundraiser will support the Chamber’s Inspire Scholarship program for Batavia Public High School seniors. Taking place throughout the month of March, the Pot O’ Gold Raffle will award 35

See White Sox, benefit Aurora Salvation

Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association will host Strike Out Hunger, a bus trip to the Chicago White Sox game Sunday, June 14. The charter-bus outing will benefit the Salvation Army Aurora Corps. Dick Schindel, AARTA president, said the public is invited. A tailgate party includes soda, water and table service.

Recipe of the Week: Tamale Casserole

Ingredients2 pounds ground beef2 cups diced poblano peppers1 teaspoon salt1 (16 ounce) jar salsa1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper2 (8.5 ounce) boxes dry corn muffin mix2 eggs2/3 cup milk4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese8 ounces frozen corn, thawed1 9×13 casserole dish Directions1. Preheat

Varied youth events at Yorkville Public Library

The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in February. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Artful Beginnings (preschool), Monday, Feb. 23, 10:30 a.m.. Check out this

Boys high school basketball schedule Feb. 19-22; results Feb. 10-16

Thursday, Feb. 19Fox ValleyCrystal Lake Central at Jacobs, 7West Suburban SilverProviso West at Hinsdale Central, 7Non-conferenceAddison Trail at Elgin, 7Aurora Central at Newark, 7IMSA at Parkview Christian, 5:30Lincoln-Way East at Oswego East, 6:30 Friday, Feb. 20Fox Valley*Dundee-Crown at Hampshire, 7Huntley at Burlington Central, 7Prairie Ridge at Cary-Grove, 7Interstate Eight*Kaneland at

Dixieland band, ‘Chocolate Fest’ mark Mardi Gras

New England Congregational Church in Aurora, celebrated Mardi Gras with a guest Dixieland trio and an annual Chocolate Festival February 15. Special music during the worship service was presented by the John Papadolias Trio–Steve Gaugel, tenor saxophone; Chad Watson, upright bass; and Papadolias, guitar. Other performers were Heather Azem, soloist;