Summer is quickly approaching, and the Batavia Park District is providing parents with many affordable options to keep kids active and entertained. The Park District … Read more ›
Children and family
Top 10 things to do this weekend
Jeopardy, The Rallye A low-pressure road rallye where you play Jeopardy as you travel the shortcourse. Not a lot of hard rallye gimmicks, but a … Read more ›
From the community
Celebrate Day Without Hunger at Loaves & Fishes
Flag Day (Thursday, June 14th) will have a special meaning this year at Loaves & Fishes, as it will mark our fifth annual Day Without … Read more ›
Top 10 things to do this weekend
Stamp Out Hunger Letter Carriers’ Food Drive The Naperville chapter of the National Association of Letter Carriers will participate in the 20th annual Stamp Out … Read more ›
Top 10 things to do this weekend
Flying 4 Kids: Kite Fly and Family Picnic Be a part of Flying 4 Kids, a statewide kite fly. Park districts all over Illinois will … Read more ›
From the community
The Plate Spinner Chronicles – The Winds of Change
Four years ago, I posted my first column on TribLocal, inviting you to follow my adventures as a working parent. With each submission, I’ve shared … Read more ›
From the community
Touch-A-Truck event to be held May 18
Kids of all ages are invited to put their imagination in gear at the Batavia Park District’s annual Touch-A-Truck event on Friday, May 18. Kids … Read more ›
From the community
Recreational opportunities abound in Batavia
There’s definitely no shortage of recreational opportunities in Batavia. One of my favorite things about driving through downtown is seeing all the people, young and … Read more ›
Top 10 things to do this weekend
Harper College Astronomy Day Harper College will host an Astronomy show from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at Harper College Building Z, 1200 … Read more ›
From the community
Bobblehead Dad: We Can Save 1.7 Million Children
I recently took my teenage son to the pediatrician for an annual check-up. Driving to the doctor’s office, my son asked, “Do I have to … Read more ›
