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Courage amid Chaos Highlights One Book, One Batavia Series at Batavia Public Library
BATAVIA – This year’s One Book, One Batavia community-wide reading program brings home harrowing tales of international intrigue, resilience and empowerment during the dangerous days of World War II. One Book, One Batavia, which launches on Friday, March 28, is presented annually by the Batavia Public Library and co-sponsored by the Friends of the Batavia Public Library. The Friends, a nonprofit organization, provides a substantial portion of the funding required to host this month-long program. The
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Batavia Park District Seeks Resident Feedback for Strategic Master Plan
BATAVIA, IL – As Batavia Park District plans its future goals, members of the community will have a say in shaping those plans. The park district is embarking on a strategic master plan that will direct its resources to enhancing parks, programs and spaces to serve current residents and future generations.On March 25 and 26, community members are invited to attend one of two community input meetings to help guide the park district’s master plan. Meetings will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Shannon Hall,
From Train Station to History Preservation, Batavia Depot Museum Celebrates 50 Years in the Community
BATAVIA, IL – In 1855, a depot on Batavia’s east side began welcoming rail travelers. In 1975, it began a new life as the community’s history museum. In 2025, it is Batavia’s history hub and a fixture on the Riverwalk.Batavia Depot Museum’s spring exhibit, “The Museum a Community Built,” celebrates its 50th anniversary, telling the story of the community uniting to create and raise funds for a museum, acquire and move the old east-side depot and restore it to house Batavia’s history museum as a Batavia Park
Robert “Bob” Hubbard Named 2024 Batavia Citizen of the Year
Batavia MainStreet is this year’s Spirit of Batavia honoree with a Batavia Community Impact Award also going to the Peace Bridge Initiative.BATAVIA, ILL – December 18, 2024 – A life-long Batavian with a “long and distinguished” career as a community volunteer and community leader was named the 2024 Batavia Citizen of the Year (COTY) today. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor Robert “Bob” Hubbard on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Chamber’s Inspire 2025: A Celebration of Those Who Inspire Us! annual
