3rd Thursday of the Month, Sept. through May Noon to 1 PM
CLICK HERE for our 2024-25 Season Schedule!
CLICK HERE for our 2024-25 Season Schedule!
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Our next program:
Thursday
October 17, 2024
Mayor Jeff Schielke
More Batavia History in Literature
Mayor Jeff Schielke wears the mantle of resident historian and is devoted to finding and sharing interesting things about Batavia and its people. This time he will share highlights of John Dillon’s new book, Batavia Water Utility History. Dillon recently retired as superintendent of Batavia’s water and sewer department. The mayor will also share Mary Conde Wilson’s 1894 article on autumn in Batavia. Conde was the daughter of CB Conde, and a local writer in the 1890s
Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke presented at the first program in 1987, and has been featured every season since. He returns in 2024.
10 S. Batavia Avenue, Batavia IL
Order a lunch in advance from Flyleaf Bakery Cafe (331) 302-3480
Pick up when you arrive Tables provided in meeting room