Batavia museum presents annual quilt show

The annual Batavia Quilt and Textile Show will be presented July 19-21 at Shannon Hall in the Eastside Community Center, 14 N. Van Buren St., Batavia. The show will be open 1 to 6 p.m. July 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 20 and July 21. The show will feature more than 150 contemporary and historic quilts and textile items, demonstrations and a sale. Admission is $6 for adults and $5 for seniors ages 60 an older. Children 10 and younger are admitted free. The show is presented by the Batavia Depot Museum. For more information, call 630-406-5274. 

Arcada to welcome Chris Issak

The Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, will welcome Chris Isaak July 19 for an 8 p.m. performance. Isaak has recorded nine albums and has received two Grammy Awards. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 630-962-7000. For my money, "Wicked Game" is still a great song and a captivating video.

Party in the Park 5K Run 

The Party in the Park 5K Run and Walk will begin at 5 p.m. July 20 at the Batavia Riverwalk in downtown Batavia. Proceeds from the event will benefit suicide prevention programs and efforts to eliminate the stigma associated with depression and mental illness. For more information, call 630-482-9696.

Kaneland's production of 'Joseph' continues

The Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” continues performances at 7 p.m. July 19 and July 20 at Kaneland High School, 47W326 Keslinger Road, Maple Park. A matinee show will be presented at 2 p.m. July 21.

Church to host rummage sale

Faith Lutheran Church, 1745 Kaneville Road, Geneva, will host a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 20. A bag sale will be conducted from noon to 2 p.m. July 20. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the summer service trip for the church's youth.

Fermilab to offer astronomy program

Fermilab will present How to Discover a Planet from Your Sofa at 8 p.m. July 19 in the Ramsey Auditorium at Wilson Hall on the Fermilab campus, Pine Street and Kirk Road, Batavia. The presentation will feature Oxford astronomer Chris Lintott, co-host of “BBC Skies at Night.”  The admission fee is $7. For more information, call 630-840-2787.

Barbecue to benefit USO

St. Charles Toyota, 2651 E. Main St., will host a barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 20 to benefit the USO, American troops and their families. All are welcome and free-will donations will be accepted. The dealership hopes to raise $1,000 during the event. Proceeds from the event will go to USO programs support deployed troops, military families, wounded, ill and injured troops, and the families of the fallen. 

House Cafe to host annual Country Music Show

The House Cafe, 263 Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, will present its fifth annual Country Music Show from 1:30 to 5 p.m. July 21. The show will include country, bluegrass and gospel music. Guests are encouraged to bring new school supplies for donation to the local Salvation Army. For more information, call 815-787-9547.

Mystery Diner offers endorses Lupita's Cocina

The Kane County Chronicle's Mystery Diner recently visited Lupita's Cocina, 40W222 La Fox Road, St. Charles and encourages others to do the same to enjoy gourmet Mexican cuisine. Lori and I frequently follow the Mystery Diner's recommendations and find them to be reliable, so I expect to visit Lupita's soon. I'll update you after our visit. For more information, call 630-377-0706.

Delnor Hospital ranked among best in region, state

U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Delnor Hospital in Geneva 25th in the state and ranked the hospital high-performing in four specific areas — geriatrics, nephrology, neurology, neurosurgery and orthopedics, according to a report in the Kane County Chronicle. 

BATV and KC Chronicle partner for new program

Batavia Access Television and the Kane County Chronicle have partnered to present a new show focusing on local issues. The show features a round-table discussion format moderated by Kathy Gresey, editor at the Chronicle. The first show included Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke, Joi Cuartero of Batavia MainStreet and other guests. For more information about the program, go to www.batv.us. The format for the program sounds interesting, and I hope this show develops an audience.

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