Basilico event to celebrate new book

Brian Basilico of B2B Interactive Marketing in Aurora will host a reception to celebrate the release of his new book “It’s Not About You, It’s About Bacon; Relationship Marketing in a Social media World” from 7 to 9 p.m. July 11 at Gibby’s Wine Den, 1772 S. Randall Road, Geneva. Basilico’s book offers information about building business relationships through social media marketing. The event is open to the public. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at a special price. The book also is available at Amazon.com 

More business insights

Ellen Huxtable of Advantage Business Concepts in Batavia offered some time-tested tips at her blog on July 4. Huxtable put the spotlight on Benjamin Franklin to articulate practices individuals can adopt today to grow their businesses. Huxtable also leads the Congregational Church Small Business Networking Group that meets at 8:30 a.m. the first and third Thursdays of each month at the Congregational Church of Batavia, 21 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. The group’s next meeting is scheduled for July 18. All are welcome.

Glow-in-the-dark bowling

Our friends at St. Charles Bowl, 2520 W. Main St., St. Charles, offer glow-in-the-dark bowling from 9:30 p.m. to midnight Fridays and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call 630-584-9400. 

Prairie Landing to host team golf event

Prairie Landing Golf Club, 2325 Longest Drive, West Chicago, will host its Summer 4-Ball, 4-Person Team event at 10 a.m. July 13. The event will include best-shot scramble on the front nine, lunch at the turn and a two-net better ball of four on the back nine. The registration fee also includes contests and awards. For more information, call 630-208-7600.

Supporting the arts

Julane Sullivan of the Batavia Arts Council recently sent word that the council partnered with Studio-Batavia Arts Boosters to present a $500 grant to assist with the purchase of equipment for the ceramic arts programs at Batavia High School and Rotolo Middle School. Studio-Batavia Arts Boosters is a parent-run organization committed to promoting visual arts at the two schools. The council encourages the development of community-based arts programs.

Tastee Freeze opens again in North Aurora

The Tastee-Freez restaurant at 17 S. Lincolnway in North Aurora recently reopened and is managed Sam Ali, who has worked for the chain for seven years. The restaurant offers family-friendly dining and a wide variety of ice cream treats.

Taqueria El Sazon boosts Batavia’s food options

Acting on a positive review from the Kane County Chronicle’s Mystery Diner, we visited the recently opened Taqueria El Sazon at 8 N. Island Ave. in downtown Batavia, and again found ourselves in complete agreement with the Mystery Diner. Lori enjoyed the enchiladas, and I was pleased with the taco combination plate, particularly the steak taco. The restaurant was fairly busy during our visit, but the staff was very pleasant and attentive. The freshly made salsa that is served with chips is a real treat. We plan to dine there again soon. 

Congratulations to the KC Chronicle

I am late in noting this, but I extend congratulations to Editor Kathy Gresey and the staff at the Kane County Chronicle for winning 10 awards in June at the Illinois Press Association’s Excellence in News contest in Springfield. I enjoy reading the Chronicle, particularly its coverage of prep sports. 

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