Batavia Woodturning Fundraiser To Raise Money For Local Pantries

BATAVIA, IL — The Chicago Woodturners and the Windy City Woodturners will host a fundraiser in Batavia Oct. 8 to support local food pantries.

The two clubs, which are dedicated to wood-turning education, are taking part in the Empty Bowls event — an international project by artists to help fight hunger — from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Batavia Boardwalk Shops.

During the event, volunteers will be selling donated and locally crafted bowls and other wood-turned items. It's possible the event could end early if all items sell out, organizers said.

"Each item would make a beautiful holiday gift for your friends or family members, or perhaps you might find that 'something perfect' for your home decor," organizers said in a news release.

Funds raised will go toward the Northern Illinois Food Bank, the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Fox Valley Food for Health organizations.

Owners of the Batavia Boardwalk Shops are also participating in the event by collecting canned goods and other food pantry stables. All customers who bring items to the fundraiser or make a purchase at any of the Boardwalk Shops on Oct. 8 will be entered to win a gift basket filled with items donated by the shops.