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SUMMARY:Spring Depot Museum Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:To Secure These Rights… \nBatavia Depot Museum 2026 Spring Exhibit \nMarch 1 – Aug. 9 \nIn 1776\, the Declaration of Independence established equality and the rights of life\, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as the standard for a free people and the highest American ideals. To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration\, the Batavia Depot Museum’s spring exhibit examines Batavians who have bravely stepped up to defend the rights of not only themselves but their neighbors. Many expressions of this goal are explored from military service\, to the fight for universal suffrage\, to advocacy for the rights of all people.
URL:https://bataviaparks.org/event/spring-depot-museum-exhibit/
LOCATION:Batavia Depot Museum
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Depot Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kate Garrett":MAILTO:kateg@bataviaparks.org
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SUMMARY:Preschool Open Gym
DESCRIPTION:Winter cold can’t keep young children from running\, climbing and tumbling away their energy during Preschool Open Gym. Children will enjoy playing on mats\, climbing on squishy climbing blocks and playing with balls and more. \nFridays from 10 a.m. to noon in the Civic Center Bartholomew Room. \nCost is $5 for the first child and $3 for each additional Child. Pay at the front desk. \nThere is no open gym on April 3.
URL:https://bataviaparks.org/event/preschool-open-gym-13/
LOCATION:Civic Center\, 327 W. Wilson Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Youth Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bethanne Guidarelli":MAILTO:bethanneg@bataviaparks.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T190000
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SUMMARY:First Pour Fridays - April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend with a relaxed\, casual wine tasting for participants over 21. Sample wines paired with small bites and enjoy views of the Riverwalk and Depot Pond from the new Sky Loft rooms before heading out to dinner. Pre-register for $20 per person or pay $25 per person at the door. \n5-7 p.m. at the Callahan Community Center
URL:https://bataviaparks.org/event/first-pour-fridays-april-2026/
LOCATION:Callahan Community Center\, 150 Houston St.\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elisha Sharp":MAILTO:elishas@bataviaparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260412T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260412T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070157
CREATED:20260108T083101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T083101Z
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SUMMARY:Batavia History Trolley
DESCRIPTION:Take a ride on the Park District’s historic open-air trolley for a guided tour of Batavia’s history. \nTours last 45-60 minutes\, depending on traffic. \nAll ages \nTicked event. Pre-registration required. $25 per person.
URL:https://bataviaparks.org/event/batavia-history-trolley/
LOCATION:Batavia Depot Museum
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Depot Museum,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kate Garrett":MAILTO:kateg@bataviaparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070157
CREATED:20260219T231214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T231941Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Luncheon - April
DESCRIPTION:Join this exciting group of fun\, active adults\, who meet on the third Wednesday of each month. Meetings include a general business meeting followed by lunch\, entertainment\, and raffle prizes. New members may join at any time.\n\nRegistration deadline is April 8\, 2026. Entertainment is Jack Miuccio. Code # 510001-04\n\n\nMonthly meetings and luncheons are open to all seniors. Registration fee for the monthly meeting and luncheon is $14 for Batavia Senior Citizens Club members and $19 for non-members.\n\nHow to join the Batavia Senior Citizens Club\nThis club is an exciting group of active\, fun adults that has monthly meetings in Shannon Hall on the third Wednesday of each month. A luncheon with entertainment and raffle\, open to all area seniors\, follows the meeting.\nClub members receive: \n\n$5 off the monthly buffet luncheon fee\nFREE access to Indoor Walking Mondays from 1-4 p.m. at the Civic Center.\nThe monthly Batavia Bulletin newsletter\nFREE Pinochle play every Thursday\nSocial group activities\n\nThe annual club fee is $17. There are two ways to join the club\, by phone or in person. Call or stop by the Civic Center\, 630-879-5235\, Callahan Community Center\, 630-239-0999\, or the Eastside Community Center\, 630-406-5282\, during business hours.
URL:https://bataviaparks.org/event/senior-luncheon-april/
LOCATION:Shannon Hall
CATEGORIES:Social Seniors,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elisha Sharp":MAILTO:elishas@bataviaparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260416T110000
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SUMMARY:Gather & Remember: Gone Fishin'
DESCRIPTION:Gone Fishin’\nAll ages\nDo you have a big fish story? Share your recollections of fishing the Fox and nearby lakes at this Gather & Remember session hosted by the Batavia Depot Museum and the Historical Society. \n  \nRegistration is encouraged\, but drop-ins are welcome for free programs. \n10-11 a.m. Callahan Community Center Sky Loft \nFree
URL:https://bataviaparks.org/event/gather-remember-gone-fishin/
LOCATION:Callahan Community Center\, 150 Houston St.\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Depot Museum,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kate Garrett":MAILTO:kateg@bataviaparks.org
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SUMMARY:Preschool Open Gym
DESCRIPTION:Winter cold can’t keep young children from running\, climbing and tumbling away their energy during Preschool Open Gym. Children will enjoy playing on mats\, climbing on squishy climbing blocks and playing with balls and more. \nFridays from 10 a.m. to noon in the Civic Center Bartholomew Room. \nCost is $5 for the first child and $3 for each additional Child. Pay at the front desk. \nThere is no open gym on April 3.
URL:https://bataviaparks.org/event/preschool-open-gym-14/
LOCATION:Civic Center\, 327 W. Wilson Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Youth Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bethanne Guidarelli":MAILTO:bethanneg@bataviaparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070157
CREATED:20260305T233905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T233905Z
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SUMMARY:Park Board of Commissioners Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Park Board of Commissioners meet every third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Callahan Community Center. The public is welcome to attend.
URL:https://bataviaparks.org/event/park-board-of-commissioners-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Callahan Community Center\, 150 Houston St.\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070157
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SUMMARY:Preschool Open Gym
DESCRIPTION:Winter cold can’t keep young children from running\, climbing and tumbling away their energy during Preschool Open Gym. Children will enjoy playing on mats\, climbing on squishy climbing blocks and playing with balls and more. \nFridays from 10 a.m. to noon in the Civic Center Bartholomew Room. \nCost is $5 for the first child and $3 for each additional Child. Pay at the front desk. \nThere is no open gym on April 3.
URL:https://bataviaparks.org/event/preschool-open-gym-15/
LOCATION:Civic Center\, 327 W. Wilson Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Youth Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bethanne Guidarelli":MAILTO:bethanneg@bataviaparks.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260404T070157
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SUMMARY:Preservation Week
DESCRIPTION:Preservation Week inspires action to preserve personal\, family\, and community collections in addition to library\, museum\, and archive collections. It also raises awareness of the role libraries and other cultural institutions play in providing ongoing preservation education and information. \nAt Batavia Park District you can enjoy two different activities \nCheers Through the Years \nGrab your friends for a history-flavored night of 21+ fun in downtown Batavia. Check in at the Depot Museum to pick up your trolley pass and booklet. Then climb aboard our open-air trolley for a guided tour of historic downtown Batavia with stops near some of the city’s best bars. Ticketed event. 21+ 5/1\, 6 p.m. $10 \nPreservation Workshop: Box Making\nSpend a creative morning making your own custom archival boxes for storing albums\, newspaper clippings and photographs. All tools and materials will be provided. This workshop is held in the Museum Lab at the Callahan Community Center\, where you will see curatorial work in action. Registration required. ID# 244401-05\, 18+\, 5/2 10a.m.-Noon\, $95 \n  \n____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nHow did Preservation Week start?\nIn 2005 the first comprehensive national survey of the condition and preservation needs of the nation’s collections reported that U.S. institutions hold more than 4.8 billion items. Libraries alone hold 3 billion items (63 percent of the whole). A treasure trove of uncounted additional items is held by individuals\, families\, and communities. These collections include books\, manuscripts\, photographs\, prints and drawings\, and objects such as maps\, textiles\, paintings\, sculptures\, decorative arts\, and furniture\, to give just a sample. They include moving images and sound recordings that capture performing arts\, oral history\, and other records of our creativity and history. Digital collections are growing fast\, and their formats quickly become obsolescent\, if not obsolete. \nRecognizing this need\, ALA and its Association for Library Collections and Technical Services inaugurated national collections Preservation Week\, May 9-15\, 2010\, along with national partners that include the Library of Congress\, Institute of Library and Museum Services\, American Institute for Conservation\, Society of American Archivists\, and Heritage Preservation. \nWhy is preservation awareness important?\nSome 630 million items in collecting institutions require immediate attention and care. Eighty percent of these institutions have no paid staff assigned responsibility for collections care; 22 percent have no collections care personnel at all. Some 2.6 billion items are not protected by an emergency plan. As natural disasters of recent years have taught us\, these resources are in jeopardy should a disaster strike. Personal\, family\, and community collections are equally at risk. \nWho runs Preservation Week?\nPreservation Week is managed and maintained by Core and the Core Preservation Outreach Committee.
URL:https://bataviaparks.org/event/preservation-week/
LOCATION:Callahan Community Center\, 150 Houston St.\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Depot Museum,Social Seniors,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kate Garrett":MAILTO:kateg@bataviaparks.org
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