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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