Albright Theatre starts 40th season with 'Harvey'

The Albright Theatre Company will start its 40th season with “Harvey,” the classic story of Elwood P. Dowd and his friend, Harvey, a rabbit that stands six and half feet tall. The show will open Sept. 6 and continue on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 21. The show will be presented at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays. The  Albright Theatre is located at 100 N. Island Ave. in downtown Batavia. For more information about the production, call 630-406-8838. To learn more about the Albright’s schedule of shows for the 2013-2014 season, visit www.albrighttheatre.com.

Fun Fest bids farewell to summer

Maple Park will host its annual Fun Fest Aug. 31 to Sept. 2. The event is a three-day farewell to summer, featuring live music, children's activities, crafts, a carnival, a car show, a fireworks display and the always-popular Toilet Bowl Challenge. Festival events will take place at the Maple Park Civic Center and other locations in town. For more information, including a schedule of activities, click here.

The Rockin' Johnny Band to play The House Pub

The House Pub, 16 S. Riverside Drive, St. Charles, will host the Rockin' Johnny Band Friday, Aug. 30. The show is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. For more information about the performance, call 630-945-3479. 

Kane County Flea Market set for Aug. 31, Sept. 1

The Kane County Flea Market will be open Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. The market will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults. Children ages 11 and younger are admitted free with a paying adult. Parking is free.

Sheriffs to partner for charity event

Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez sends word that he will partner with Kendall County Sheriff Richard Randall to host the seventh annual Charity Car and Motorcycle Show Saturday, Aug. 31. The show will benefit the Fox Valley United Way and will be conducted from noon to 3 p.m. at the Martin family Farm, 2S111 Green Road, Elburn. Admission is $5 per carload. For more information, call 630-208-2000.

Batavia church to host free supper

Our friends at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia, will host their monthly free community supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30. A carry-out service is available. All are welcome. For for more information, call 630-879-3444.

Church to offer play zone at Block Party

Jaimie Saam sends word that our friends at River City Church in Batavia will offer a free play zone for children ages 12 and younger during Batavia MainStreet’s annual Block Party Sunday, Sept. 1. The Block Party will feature A Taste of Batavia and takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Batavia Riverwalk in downtown Batavia. The church’s play zone will include a bounce house, face painting and snow cones. For more information about River City Church, call 630-256-8434.

Cougars to close out season with home series

The Kane County Cougars will conclude the 2013 season with a three-game series with the Peoria Chiefs starting Saturday, Aug. 31 and continuing daily through Monday, Sept. 2 at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark in Geneva. The series will include autograph sessions, fireworks and a “Star Wars” theme night Saturday. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 630-232-8811.

Festival features folk music, storytelling

The 37th annual Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival is for Sunday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 2 at Island Park in downtown Geneva. The festival will include more than 30 folk music and storytelling acts. Sunday’s schedule will include a community barn dance and an evening of ghost stories. The admission fee is $15 per day for adults and $10 for teens and seniors. Children ages 12 and younger are admitted free. Free parking will be available at the Kane County Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva.

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Annual Corn Boil celebrates start of fall sports

The annual Batavia Corn Boil will be conducted from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24 at Batavia High School, 1201 W. Main St., Batavia. The event includes hot dogs, brats, corn, chips and drinks, and celebrates the start of the fall sports season. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for students and $4 for ages 65 and older. Family tickets are available for $25 for four guests and $5 for each additional guest. The event also will include entertainment by the BHS marching band, the cheer teams and the dance teams. For more information about the event, call 630-406-8904.

Museum to present annual Heirloom Garden Show

Garfield Farm Museum will present its 24th annual Heirloom Garden Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. The show will include exhibitors showing a variety of heirloom flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables. Some plants and garden seeds will be available for purchase. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 13 and younger. The museum is located on Garfield Road in Campton Hills, about three miles west of Randall Road and north of Route 38. For more information about the event, call 630-584-8485. 

Scrapbook Expo begins Aug. 23 at Pheasant Run Resort

Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, will host a scrap-booking expo featuring manufacturers, vendors, demonstrations and workshops on Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24. The expo will open at 10 a.m. Aug. 23 and 9 a.m. Saturday. Admission is $10. For more information about the event, call 888-252-3976. 

Kaneville Public Library plans book sale

The Kaneville Public Library, 2S101 Harter Road, Kaneville, will host its annual book sale Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24. The sale is one of the activities planned for the annual Kaneville Fest weekend. The sale will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 23 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24. The sale will include hardback and paperback books, CDs, audio books and other items. A preview sale with a $5 admission fee will be conducted from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2. For more information about the sale, call 630-557-2441.

Gibby’s sets Farm to Table Dinner

Our friends at Gibby’s Wine Den in Geneva will host a Farm to Table Dinner, featuring locally produced foods, starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. The event will include food and wine pairings. Chef Brandy Fernow will prepare the food and provide advice for presenting similar meals at home. Tickets to the event are $70. For more information about the dinner, call 630-208-6424. Gibby’s is located at 1772 S. Randall Road, Geneva.

Trivia Night to benefit TriCity Family Services

The popular TriCity Family Services Trivia Night returns Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Batavia Moose Lodge, 1535 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. The event will include a social hour at 6 p.m. The trivia competition will begin at 7 p.m. and will include teams of up to 10 members. Each team will have its own table to decorate. The Batavia Moose will offer a cash bar. Teams are encouraged to bring their own food, but outside alcohol is not permitted. The event will include a 50/50 raffle. Team registration can be completed online.  For more information or to register by telephone, call 630-232-1070. 

Knights Wrestling Club to host pancake breakfast

I always enjoy a pancake breakfast, and I’m always pleased to help promote them, particularly when the breakfast benefits a local organization. The Knights Wrestling Club will host a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Washington Park pavilion in Maple Park. Tickets are $6 per person or $18 per family. The park is located on Washington Street, one block east of County Line Road. For more information about the breakfast, call 815-216-6007.

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Bob Leonard 5K Run set for Aug. 10

The River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles will conduct its annual Bob Leonard 5K Run and Walk-a-Thon at 8 a.m. Aug. 10 at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave., St. Charles. The 5K run is USATF certified and will be chip timed. Sign-in for the run begins at 7 a.m. The run will begin at 8 a.m. The walk will begin at 8:05 a.m. The walk is pet and stroller friendly. The registration fee is $25. All participants are invited to stay after the event to enjoy refreshments and music. For more information about the event, call 630-418-5309.

Jackson to host seminar

Eddie Jackson, our friend at Country Financial in Batavia, sends word that he will host a free retirement planning seminar at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, 1 Cougar Trail, Geneva. The program will feature a presentation by Dave Gallico, a financial security consultant. Reservations are encouraged and should be completed by Aug. 16. For more information about the event, call Jackson at 630-406-6900. Jackson’s office is located at 1921 W. Wilson St., Batavia.

Cantigny Park to celebrate French Connection Day

Cantigny Park in Wheaton will host its annual French Connection Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 11. The event commemorates Robert R. McCormick’s service as commander of an artillery unit in 1918 at Battle of Cantigny in France. McCormick is the benefactor of Cantigny Park. The event will offer a French open air market, wine tastings, French music and French food. Parking at the park is $5 per vehicle. For more information, call the park at 630-668-5181.

EvenFlow to welcome Thunder Road

EvenFlow Music and Spirits in downtown Geneva will host a performance by Thunder Road, a seven-piece rock and roll ensemble, at 9 p.m. Aug. 10. EvenFlow is located at 302 W. State St., Geneva. For more information, call 331-248-0269

Acquaviva Winery, NIU partner for star gazing event

Our friends at Acquaviva Winery in Maple Park send word that they plan to partner with NIU's Stem Cafe for a star gazing event from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 11. Astronomy experts will talk about telescopes and the annual Perseid meteor shower, meteors from the Perseus constellation. The showers reach their peak in mid-August. Food and drinks will be available for purchase starting at 7:30 p.m. The presentation will begin at 8 p.m., and guests can view the meteor shower using NIU telescopes from 9:15 p.m. to the conclusion of the event. Acquaviva Winery is located at 47W614 Route 38 in Maple Park. For more information about the event, call 630-365-0333.

Mystery Diner scores again

Lori and I recently visited the Golden Egg Pancake House in North Aurora after reading the Mystery Diner’s positive review of the restaurant in the Kane County Chronicle. The Golden Egg is located at 459 S. Randall Road in North Aurora. The location is the former home of the Randall Crossing restaurant. Lori and I find the Mystery Diner’s reviews reliable references for local eateries. We happily concur with the Mystery Diner’s review of the Golden Egg. During our visit, Lori ordered the breakfast tacos, and I had the avocado and bacon omelet. We were both pleased with our meals and noted the friendly and attentive service. We look forward to our next visit to the restaurant. The Golden Egg serves breakfast and lunch. For more information about the restaurant, call 630-326-9807.

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