Tue Sep 8, 8 AM

Batavia Rotary Club · Apple Villa, 1961 W Wilson, Batavia, IL 60510

Rotary meets every Tuesday morning at Apple Villa, and this week Patti Lackman speaks on memories of 9/11. If you've wondered who quietly does things around town — grants, meals, pollinator gardens — it's this room.

Tue Sep 8, 7 PM

Batavia Township · Batavia Township Administrative Offices, 201 Houston Street Suite 300, Batavia, IL

Nobody tells newcomers that the Township isn't the City. It handles assessments, some local roads and bridges, general assistance, and the brush, leaf and recycling programs — go once and you'll understand your tax bill better than most neighbors.

Thu Sep 10, 7 PM

The Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden · The Sidecar Supper Club Beer Garden, 12 North River Street, Batavia, IL · Free

Six rounds of general trivia with musical hints, toss-up questions and free prizes, run by Go 4 It Entertainment. Free to play, and you can show up with two people and still field a team.

Fri Sep 11, 6 PM

Water Street Studios · Water Street Studios · Free

The 17th anniversary gallery opening at Water Street Studios, free with donations appreciated. The tradition is to wander — visit the neighbors at Kiss the Sky and Warehouse 55 while you're there.

Fri Sep 11, 7 PM

Batavia Bulldogs Football · Bulldog Stadium, Batavia High School, Batavia, IL

Difference Maker Night against Lake Park: sophomores at 4:30, varsity at 7:00, and everyone through the gate gets a mystery trading card that only asks "Who is number 89?" Come early, scan the code, and try to guess before the person next to you does. Tickets through GoFan.

Sat Sep 12, 8 AM

Water Street Studios · Batavia Farmers Market, 110 N River Street, Batavia, IL 60510 · Free

Water Street Studios brings a free family art activity to the Kids Tent at the farmers market. Bring the kids, make something, talk to a stranger — that's the market.

Sun Sep 13, 9:30 AM

Immanuel Lutheran Church & School · Immanuel Lutheran Church, 950 Hart Road, Batavia, Illinois 60510

Sunday School starts up at Immanuel Lutheran, one hour each Sunday morning, with registration open now. The congregation has been rooted here for generations, with worship, children's ministries and a K–8 school under one roof.