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🌱 Patch AM: Geneva Fire Department Earns Continued International Accredited Status

Spotted on the Geneva calendar: HUGE RC AIR SHOW - Festival of Flight - Wings & Wheels at the Fox Valley Aero Club 9am - 5pm

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Good morning Geneva! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Geneva Fire Department secures sixth straight international accreditation
  • How Geneva's golfers topped the field at the Rolfing Cup

Also on today's calendar: HUGE RC AIR SHOW - Festival of Flight - Wings & Wheels at the Fox Valley Aero Club 9am - 5pm and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Chance of a shower, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Geneva Fire Department Earns Continued International Accredited Status (patch.com) — Geneva residents can take pride in their fire department, which has earned its sixth consecutive international accreditation, confirming high standards in emergency response and public safety. The rigorous review validates the department's performance, planning, and community services, and supports ongoing improvements in fire, EMS, and preparedness for the City of Geneva.
   

• Kaneland's Sam Corbett wins Rolfing Cup: Daily Chronicle sports roundup for Monday, Aug. 24 (shawlocal.com) — Geneva High School's boys golf team posted a standout 294 to win the Mark Rolfing Cup team title at Kishwaukee Country Club, edging several regional rivals. The roundup also highlights strong performances from Kaneland, Sycamore, DeKalb, and other area schools across boys and girls golf, volleyball, soccer, and tennis.
   

📸 Around Geneva

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Other local events
    Wednesday August 26
  • HSS Picture Day
    Harrison Street Elementary School HSS
    8:00 am
  • Little Listeners (Ages 1-3 Years w/Caregiver)
    Geneva Public Library District - Discovery Spot
    9:30 am
  • Preschool Tales (Geared for Ages 3-6)
    Geneva Public Library District - Discovery Spot
    10:30 am
  • America 250: A History of Trees (Adults)
    Geneva Public Library District - Meeting Room
    1:30 pm
  • Great Decisions Discussion Group: U.S. Engagement With Africa
    Geneva Public Library District - Meeting Room
    4:00 pm
  • Pajama Storytime (All Ages)
    Geneva Public Library District - Discovery Spot
    6:30 pm
  • Back to School Night
    Geneva High School Geneva, IL 60134
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday September 6
  • Arcada's Centennial Parade →
    105 E Main St, St. Charles
    3:00 pm
    • Saturday September 12
  • Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities →
    Various Locations - Geneva / Batavia
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I've had a visitor in my backyard today….
    curious yet cautious, doesn't seem feral and hasn't eaten like it's starving. I've been feeding and giving it water. Around the corner from Geneva… (Nextdoor Fargo Blvd)
  • INX International Ink Company posted a job opening for Mixer Operator in West Chicago. Apply here.
  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager, Fast food in West Chicago. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Geneva here.

🗞 Nearby News

Batavia

  • 5 Batavia City Council Seats Will Be On 2027 Consolidated Election Ballot (patch.com)

St. Charles

  • The uncertain future of St. Charles' Pheasant Run site (tricitiescentral.com)
  • Bison defensive linemen creating a first in Division I history (inforum.com)

Ok Geneva! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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