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Good day Batavia! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Batavia’s girls wrestlers fare at the Pontiac Invitational?
Also on today's calendar: Blue Christmas Service with lark&laurel and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in Bataviafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Bataviafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Breezy and not as cold, with a high of 24 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Tuesday: Mainly cloudy and not as cold, temps: high: 36, low: 29.
- Wednesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 40 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wrestling: King Finishes 1st, Lady Leafs 2nd Overall At Pontiac Invite! — Geneseo Current (geneseocurrent.com) — Batavia’s girls wrestling team placed fourth overall at the Pontiac Invitational, with several Batavia athletes figuring into key matches against Geneseo’s Lady Leafs. The detailed results highlight individual bouts where Batavia wrestlers faced Geneseo standouts, giving local fans a clear look at how Batavia stacked up in this competitive regional field.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Batavia
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- Wrestling vs. Homer Glen
Homer Junior High School
4:30 pm - Blue Christmas Service with lark&laurel
Congregational Church of Batavia , 21 S Batavia Ave , Batavia
7:00 pm - Joey Avery Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:30 pm - Joey Avery Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:00 pm - Best Buddies Holiday Wrapping Fundraiser
Batavia High School , 1201 Main St , Batavia
1:00 pm - Chris Higgins Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:00 pm - Tapped in Comedy Presents: Bits & Buckets - Ugly Sweater Edition
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:30 pm - Vik Pandya Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Sunday December 21
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Block Printing: Carve a Stamp (Adults)
Geneva Public Library District - Temporary Makerspace
10:30 am - Exploration Station (Ages 2-5 w/Caregiver)
Geneva Public Library District - Discovery Spot
10:30 am - Graphic Novel Book Club (Grades 4-5)
Geneva Public Library District - Discovery Spot
4:00 pm - Board Game Night (Adults)
Geneva Public Library District - Meeting Room
6:00 pm
Monday December 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 🏛️ THE HISTORY OF AURORA: FOX THEATRE 🏛️
The new Fox Theatre was opened in 1937 on the site of the old Aurora City Mills. Today, Aurora Fastprint, Fox Valley United Way, and SPARK Aurora… (Nextdoor ) - Hello, our house has a plumbing emergency—the main drain is blocked and we can't use water.
Do you happen to know anyone in the neighborhood who works as a plumber, or a good local company we can call? Our house on Fabyan Pkwy Batavia (Nextdoor Highlands)
- Casey's General Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Batavia. Apply here.
- SBM Management posted a job opening for Custodian in Geneva. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Batavia here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Aurora
- Single-family home sells for $492,500 in North Aurora (shawlocal.com)
St. Charles
- ‘Medical care is a human right': St. Charles clinics meet the needs of Kane County's uninsured (dailyherald.com)
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