Mooseheart runs over Hawks, 35-0

Mooseheart's Sahr Mahoney dashes past a defender.

Kevin Botterman photo

   The Mooseheart Red Ramblers football team dominated the Kirkland-Hiawatha Hawks Sept. 29, recording a 35-0 homecoming victory.

   The Ramblers defensive line shut down the Hawks’ running game, but Kirkland QB Mike Mercado, a junior, effectively picked apart the Ramblers’ secondary in the fourth quarter. Turnovers and key penalties kept the Hawks from getting on the board late in the game.

   Mooseheart’s offense relied on running backs Joe Feemorlu, a sophomore, and seniors Sahr Mahoney and Oumaru Abdulahi in the victory.

   Mooseheart, 5-1 on the season, will play its next two games on the road. The Ramblers will travel to Chicago International Charter-Longwood Academy Oct. 4, and then will play at Hope Academy Oct. 12.

   Mooseheart will end its regular season at home Oct. 19, when the Ramblers host North Shore Country Day.

   To learn more about the Ramblers’ football season, click here.

   To view more photos from the game, click here.

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Batavia House Walk set for Sept. 30

This traditional home is included in the Batavia House Walk.

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Batavia MainStreet will host its sixth annual House Walk, an award-winning event, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 30. The theme for this year's event is based on home-decor magazines and features homes that represent particular designs and lifestyles, such as "Cottage Living," "Traditional Homes," and Colorado Homes and Lifestyles." This year's event will include a shuttle bus for participants. The fee for the bus is $15. House Walk tickets are $18 in advance and $20 the day of the event. For more information about the event, call 630-761-3528.

Geneva store to host annual holistic health fair
Soup to Nuts Alternative Grocery in Geneva will host its fourth annual Fox Valley Holistic Health Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 30. Admission is free. The store is located at 716 W. State St., Geneva. The fair will offer information for living healthy, organic food vendors, presentations, children's activities and other attractions. For more information about the fair, call 630-232-6646.

Elburn Lions Club seeks crafters for car show
The Elburn Lions Club seeks crafters for its All Wheels Car Show on Oct. 7. The event will take place at Elburn Lions Park, 500 Filmore St., Elburn. For more information call 630-365-6315.

Orchestra to offer two concerts in October
The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the start of its 36th season with two concerts in October. The KSO will present "French Impressions Redux," its fall concert, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 in Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building of Northern Illinois University, DeKalb. The concert will feature the music of Maurice Ravel and Claude DeBussy. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors ages 62 and older, and $5 for children 12 and younger. Tickets go on sale 30 minutes before the concert. All seats are general admission. The symphony also will present its annual Halloween Concert at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. Admission is free and there will be trick-or-treating before the 5:30 p.m. concert. I am a longtime fan of the KSO and urge readers to make time to attend at lease one of its concerts this season. For more information about the KSO, call 815-756-3728.

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Rock River Fest to benefit autism awareness

7th Heaven is scheduled to perform at the River Rock Fest.

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The River Rockhouse, 106 S. Riverside Ave.,  St. Charles will host River Rock Fest from Sept. 28 through 30 to benefit autism awareness. The River Rockhouse was formerly Chord on Blues. The three-day festival will include live music, bags, a beer garden and other attractions. The event's live music will begin at 5 p.m. each day and continue to 10:15 p.m. Admission is $5 before 9 p.m. and $10 after 9 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), a national organization committed to increasing awareness of autism. For more information about the event, go to www.river-rockhouse.com.

Steel Beam Theatre sets final performance for 'Mermaid'
The Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles will present its final performances of its production of "The Little Mermaid" at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sept. 29. The theatre is located at 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. 

Huntley to host Fall Festival
Huntley's annual Fall Festival will begin at 4 p.m. Sept. 28 and continue through Sept. 30 at Deicke Park, 12015 Mill St. The festival will offer music, children's activities, a fireworks display, food, a beer garden and many other attractions. Admission is free during the day, but  $5 after 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

St. Mark's plans blessing of the pets
St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Geneva will conduct its sixth annual Blessing of the Animals at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at the old Courthouse, 100 S. Third St. in downtown Geneva. The event is open to the public and all kinds of pets are welcome. The blessings will be conducted by the Rev. Mark Tusken and the Rev. Claudia Nalven.

Waubonsee to host College Night
Waubonsee Community College will host representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities during its annual College Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 1 at the school's Sugar Grove Campus, Route 47 and Waubonsee Drive. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Visitors can gather information about the college selection process, attend presentations and learn about financial aid. For more information, call 630-466-7900, ext. 5756.

NIU running back Leighton Settle in action against Kansas.

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NIU football set to begin MAC schedule
The Northern Illinois University football team will open Mid-American Conference play at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 29 when the Huskies host Central Michigan University. The Huskies enter conference play 3-1 under head coach Dave Doeren. NIU enters conference play as the defending conference champion — a title the Huskies last held in 1984. NIU won the MAC West Division two years in a row. NIU defeated Kansas, 30-23, at Huskie Stadium Sept. 22 and the Chippewas of Central Michigan topped Iowa, 33-31 on the same day. For more information about the game or to buy tickets, go to www.niuhuskies.com. I am an NIU grad, and you can bet I back the Red and Black Attack. 

A preview of the Big Ten's games for Week 5
I am a big fan of Big Ten Conference football and enjoy reading a variety of previews of each week's round of games. Bleacher Report provides a preview of Week 5 in the Big Ten Conference. Enjoy the games. 

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K. Hollis Jewelers starts next phase in expansion project

Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke, Karen Hollis and Roger Breisch.

Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke recently helped Karen Hollis start the next phase in the expansion of the K. Hollis Jewelers store on Randall Road in Batavia.

Schielke and Roger Breisch, executive director of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, joined Hollis and others Sept. 6 in starting the demolition of a wall separating Hollis’ existing location and a neighboring unit. The renovation project will expand the store to more than 4,000 square feet, more than doubling Hollis‘ space. K. Hollis Jewelers is located at 147 S. Randall Road, near the Jewel-Osco store.

The expansion effort is in its final stages and Hollis plans to mark the completed project with a special celebration that will start Thursday, Oct. 4 and continue through Saturday, Oct. 6.

Hollis opened the store in 2005 and now employs 10 workers. The store offers hundreds of items, ranging in price from $20 to $20,000. The store also features a variety of popular brands, including Pandora, Patricia Locke, John Medieros, Lori Bonn and Galatea. 

To learn more about K. Hollis Jewelers, call 630-879-8003 or go to www.khollisjewelers.com.

Geneva to host Festival of the Vine

Geneva's Festival of the Vine begins Friday, Sept. 7.

Kane County Chronicle photo

Geneva will host its annual three-day Festival of the Vine event beginning Sept. 7 in downtown Geneva. The event celebrates autumn and offers food, attractions and a variety of wines for purchase. Local restaurants set up beneath a large tent and offer three of their most popular items. Visitors buy tickets to sample the various offerings. The festival also features a crafts show, music, demonstrations and children's activities. For more information about the event, call the Geneva Chamber of Commerce at 630-232-6060.

Staff and guests at Wild Monk Gastropub conduct a ribbon-cutting.

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Wild Monk Gastropub conducts ribbon-cutting

St. Charles Mayor Don DeWitte assisted owner Stratos Dimitrakakos at a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 30 at the restaurant, 51 S. First St., St. Charles. The eatery offers an extensive beer list and quality food. Sounds like a winning combination.

The Mystery Diner suggests a visit to Fio's Pizzeria in Campton Hills.

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Mystery Diner endorses Fio's Pizzeria

While we're on the topic of fine food, the Kane County Chronicle's Mystery Diner recently endorsed a visit to Fio's Pizzeria in Campton Hills. Fio's offers a variety of pizzas, including more than a dozen versions of its signature thin-crust pizza. I consider the Mystery Diner a reliable source for dining suggestions, so I will try Fio's Pizzeria soon. 

Teen center to host skateboard contest
The Batavia Teen Center will host is third annual skateboard competition Sept. 9 at the Blackard Skate and Bike Park, 411 S. River St. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. at the park, and the contest will begin at noon.  For more information, call the Batavia Park District at 630-879-5235.

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