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Robert “Bob” Hubbard, 2024 Batavia Citizen of the Year

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A life-long Batavian with a “long and distinguished” career as a community volunteer and community leader was named the 2024 Batavia Citizen of the Year (COTY) December 18. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor Robert “Bob” Hubbard Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Chamber’s Inspire 2025: A Celebration of...

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Batavia Celebration of Lights Festival Dec. 1

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The annual Celebration of Lights Festival will light up the Batavia Riverwalk from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. in downtown Batavia. Presented by the Batavia Park District, this free event celebrates the magic of the season with festive and fun holiday activities, song and ceremony, culminating in Santa’s...

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Winterfest Art Market in Batavia, November 8-10

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Attendees to the can start off their holiday shopping at the three-day Winterfest Art Market November 8-10. It will feature hand-crafted art and goods created by more than 35 area artists and makers, presented by two local non-profit organizations, Batavia MainStreet and Water Street Studios. Event hours will be Friday,...

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Books Between Bites to feature more Batavia history in literature by mayor

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Batavia’s popular monthly noontime book program, Books Between Bites, will continue Thursday, Oct. 17, when we welcome mayor Jeff Schielke for his annual presentation. The series will be from noon to 1 p.m. at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Avenue. The public is invited to attend these free...

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Batavia Hardwoods ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 1

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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated new business and chamber member Batavia Hardwoods with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 1. The event took place at their retail shop, 330 McKee Street in Batavia. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration along with three of the four owners, Kersten Beer,...

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Trivia Night to End Polio Now, Oct. 19

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The Rotary Club of Batavia is pleased to announce its upcoming event, Trivia Night to End Polio Now, Saturday, Oct. 19. This engaging evening promises fun, camaraderie, and most importantly, an opportunity to contribute towards eradicating polio worldwide. Polio is a preventable disease that remains a threat in several parts...

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Stoffels, Donna Dallesasse Award winner

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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2024 Donna Dallesasse Award winner is Jason Stoffels, chef and owner of Enticing Cuisine Banquets & Catering. Jason has been a Batavia Chamber member for 17 years. Every year, the Batavia Chamber holds a fall celebration to gather community...

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Empty Bowls Fundraiser in Batavia Oct. 12

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The Chicago Woodturners and the Windy City Woodturners invite everyone to join them Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boardwalk Shops of Batavia, at the intersection of Wilson St. and IL Rt. 25 in beautiful downtown Batavia. Volunteer members of both woodturning clubs will sell...

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Pints by the Pond beer festival in Batavia Sept. 21

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The third annual Pints by the Pond Craft Beer Festival, presented by Batavia Park District, will return to Peg Bond Center at Batavia Riverwalk Saturday, Sept. 21 for an afternoon of enjoying unique small-batch beer, live music, and food trucks. Try samples from over a dozen local breweries including returning...

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Ribbon Cutting: Long Branch Tree Services in Batavia

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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to celebrate new Chamber member Long Branch Tree Services with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Aug. 29. Previously named Granberg Tree Company, Long Branch Tree Services is co-owned by brothers Matthew and Cody Schuhow, who were long-time employees of Granberg. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke...

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Holiday special in Batavia Thursday, Nov. 9

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Here is Downtown Batavia shops have in-store for the holidays! Participating businesses will have their stores decorated and stocked to get you in the holiday spirit. Stores will be open late from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 so you can get a head start on your shopping...

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Batavia Main Street’s Cocktails in the Park July 22

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Batavia MainStreet will hold is annual Cocktails in the Park Fundraiser from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 22 at Appleton Park. Cocktails in the Park is Batavia MainStreet’s largest single fundraiser for the non-profit organization. As advocates for the downtown business community, MainStreet staff members and volunteers work...

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Batavia’s fun Summer event, Windmill Festival, July 7-9

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Participants likely will be ready for some sizzling Summer fun with steps right up to the Windmill City Festival. Batavia’s largest Summer event will return, July 7-9. The carnival fun on Houston Street, along with tasty food and beverages, live musical entertainment, several competitions, games, and activities for all ages....

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Hall Quarry Beach to close June 28 due to air quality alert

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Hall Quarry Beach will be closed Wednesday, June 28, due to an air quality forecast from the Environmental Protection Agency. On June 28, air quality for the Batavia area will be Unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to data from airnow.gov, a site run by the EPA and its partners. Quarry...

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National Meatball Day Swedish style in Batavia

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Consumers can celebrate National Meatball Day Swedish style with a benefit dinner for the Swedish American Children’s Choir from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S Lincoln Street in Batavia. The dinner will feature Swedish meatballs and gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetables, lingonberries, Swedish...

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New director at Batavia United Way

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The Board of Directors of Batavia United Way (BUW) is pleased to announce Kathy Evangelista as its new executive director. Kathy has been serving on the Board since August 2019 and has taken on the responsibility of interim director since September2022. She has played a pivotal role in planning and...

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Big: The Batavia Boardwalk

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If you have a budding business and want to propel it to the next level, Batavia MainStreet invites you to apply for one of the 10 12×12 Batavia Boardwalk Shops spaces available. The cluster of tiny shops is on the southeast corner of Wilson and River Streets in Batavia. Applications...

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