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Coffee in hand, Batavia? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Batavia's Vanguard students are turning "Everyday Heroes" into national art

Also on today's calendar: The VIKINGS are Coming...and GOING! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Turning sunny; warm, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
  • Monday: Very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vanguard Gifted Academy Announces Participation in National Art Competition (prlog.org) — Batavia's Vanguard Gifted Academy is spotlighting local students' creativity as they enter the national Junior Artists "Everyday Heroes" competition, building on a previous student's published success. The Batavia school is weaving the contest into its STREAM curriculum on community roles, helping gifted and twice-exceptional children explore who they see as real-life heroes through art.
   

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  • Vanguard Gifted Academy Announces Student Participation in Art Contest —Amy R Trujillo Read on Patch
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🗞 Nearby News

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St. Charles

  • St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade Seeks Entries For Holiday Celebration (patch.com)

Aurora

  • 2 Aurora Gang Members Arrested In Separate Firearm Incidents This Week: Police (patch.com)
  • 'Reimagined New Take' Of Classic 'A Christmas Carol' Coming To Paramount Theatre (patch.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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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