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🌱 Patch AM: See when Batavia’s new Spirit Halloween is open this season

Coming up on the Batavia Patch calendar: Roundhouse Record Show

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Greetings Batavia! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See when Batavia's new Spirit Halloween is open this season
  • Why state DAR leaders are rallying support for Batavia's Liberty Plaza

Also on today's calendar: Roundhouse Record Show and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 70, low: 58.
  • Monday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Spirit Halloween Opens Store In Batavia Ahead Of Spooky Season (patch.com) — A new Spirit Halloween store is now open at 81 N. Randall Road in Batavia, giving residents a nearby spot for costumes, décor and animatronics ahead of spooky season. The pop-up shop operates daily with extended evening hours, making it easy to squeeze in a visit around work or school.
   

• DAR Chapter Greets State Visitors (henrynews-republican.com) — Batavia gets a spotlight as state DAR leaders promote the Liberty Education Plaza here, an outdoor space honoring history, patriotism, and Batavia's own Bernard Cigrand, the "Father of Flag Day." Local readers may also be interested in the chapter's recent awards and the upcoming October 3 meeting in Henry for those curious about Revolutionary War history.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Binx, a cat who went missing in Batavia, IL, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 57 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please help… (Nextdoor Fourth Ward Batavia)
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    Not sure if that's the case but we need a new furnace. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor East Side)
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Batavia. Apply here.
  • Culver's posted a job opening for EVENING/CLOSING - Back of House Team Member in Batavia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Batavia here.

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St. Charles

  • $282.5M District 303 Referendum Heads To St. Charles Voters (patch.com)

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  • Man, 29, Killed In Crash At Eola Road, McCoy Drive: Aurora Police (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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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