🌱 Patch AM: Renovation Sneak Peak and 7 more events

Hi Batavia! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (This Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20)
• Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction at Online Only
• Our Voices, Our Minds: Bipoc Youth Navigating Discrimination In Education at North Central College

... and check out 12 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
• Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 65, low: 54.
• Tuesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 62 and low of 53 degrees.

📸 Around Batavia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Batavia

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (This Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20) →
  2135 City Gate Ln, Naperville
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 22
• Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction →
  Online Only,
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 23
• Our Voices, Our Minds: Bipoc Youth Navigating Discrimination In Education →
  North Central College, 131 S Loomis St, Naperville
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY →
  Online Only,
  10:00 am
• Keller Williams Inspire Grand Opening for September 24, 2026 →
  South 2nd Street, S 2nd St, Geneva
  4:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• "Classical / Jazz Inspiration" Concert →
  St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 27 S Edgelawn Dr, Aurora
  3:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Fox Valley Brass Band Concert, Oct 18th in their NEW VENUE! →
  Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S Lincoln St, Batavia
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 20
• Renovation Sneak Peak →
  Batavia Public Library, 10 S Batavia Ave, Batavia
  2:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Jared Freid Stand Up Comedy LIVE @ The Comedy Vault! →
  Comedy Vault, 18 E Wilson St, Batavia
  7:30 pm
Friday September 25
• Jared Freid Stand Up Comedy LIVE @ The Comedy Vault! →
  Comedy Vault, 18 E Wilson St, Batavia
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Jared Freid Stand Up Comedy LIVE @ The Comedy Vault! →
  Comedy Vault, 18 E Wilson St, Batavia
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• John Caparulo Stand Up Comedy LIVE @ The Comedy Vault! →
  Comedy Vault, 18 E Wilson St, Batavia
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore →
  Online Only
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• Adult Christian Education Classes Offered at the Congregational Church of Batavia →
  Congregational Church of Batavia, 21 S Batavia Ave, Batavia
  9:00 am
• Learn About Christian Nationalism at Congregational Church of Batavia Education Series →
  Congregational Church of Batavia, 21 S Batavia Ave, Batavia
  6:00 pm

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Batavia PatchAM possible:

• Paul L. Buddy Plumbing & Heating — (630) 896-4888
• Masterworks Painting — 3319011795
• Majestic Highlands Homestead — (816) 808-4126
• Apex Exteriors, Inc. — (847) 531-8960
• GarageExperts of Kane County — (630) 523-8989

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tipping for grocery delivery.
  Are tips expected for grocery delivery? If yes, how much is appropriate? TIA (Nextdoor Kirkland)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Batavia. Apply here.
• Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member Afternoon/Nights in Batavia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Batavia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Geneva

• Geneva House Damaged In Fire After Smoke Found Coming From Dryer Vent: FD (patch.com)
• Local Event: Keller Williams Inspire Grand Opening for September 24, 2026 (patch.com)
• Marklund to host 14th Annual Run, Walk & Roll – Geneva (shawlocal.com)

St. Charles

• Fix Auto Fox Valley Supports Local Charities Through Annual Golf Outing (bodyshopbusiness.com)

Ok Batavia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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