A craft fair, moonshine, music and more

Senior center sets annual Holiday Craft Fair

The Oswego Senior Center will present its sixth annual Holiday Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19. The fair will feature hand-made items by more than 65 artists and crafters. Admission is free. The fair also will include a cookie sale, door prizes and other attractions. The center is located at 156 E. Washington, Oswego. For more information, call 630-554-5602.

Library to offer Mussels, Moonshine, Music
The Batavia Public Library will present Mussels, Moonshine, and Music, featuring musician and cultural historian Dennis Stroughmatt, at 2 p.m Nov. 27. Stroughmatt will share the music and history of the people who lived and worked along the Mississippi Valley during the 20th Century. The presentation is part of the library’s Sundays on Stage program. Registration is encouraged and can be completed at the library’s Reference Desk or by calling 630-879-1393, ext. 200. The library is located at 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia.

Elburn Lions host toy drive
The Elburn Lions Club is collecting new, unwrapped toys for donation to local families. Drop boxes are located throughout Elburn, including Lions Park, 500 Filmore St., Elburn. Donations will be accepted until Dec. 12.

Festival of Lights program welcomes the holidays

Batavia will welcome Santa and the holiday season during its annual Festival of Lights program from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Batavia Riverwalk, 151 Island Ave., in downtown Batavia.

Santa is scheduled to arrive at 5:30 p.m. and will assist in lighting the community Christmas tree before sitting down to visit with children. The event will include a holiday craft fair, music, hayrides and other activities.

Visitors can tour Christmas Tree Lane, a special attraction featuring 25 tress decorated by local businesses and organizations. Admission is free. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

For more information, call 630-879-5235. The festival is presented by the Batavia Park District, the City of Batavia, Batavia MainStreet, the Batavia Chamber of Commerce and the Batavia Police Department.

Did you know:

The Kane County Farm Bureau recently shared some interesting facts about cranberries, including these tidbits:

• The first recorded yield of cranberries was grown and harvested in 1816 in Dennis, MA.

•Honeybees are used to pollinate cranberry crops.

• Wisconsin ranks No. 1 in cranberry production.

• Cranberries need sandy soil, abundant fresh water and a growing season from about May to October. Cranberries are grown in the dry bed and then beds are flooded with water.

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