The River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles will conduct its annual Bob Leonard 5K Run and Walk-a-Thon at 8 a.m. Aug. 10 at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave., St. Charles. The 5K run is USATF certified and will chip timed. Sign-in for the run begins at 7 a.m. The run will begin at 8 a.m. The walk will begin at 8:05 a.m. The walk is pet and stroller friendly. The registration fee is $25. All participants are invited to stay after the event to enjoy refreshments and music. For more information about the event, call 630-418-5309.
Jackson to host seminar
Eddie Jackson, our friend at Country Financial in Batavia, sends word that he will host a free retirement planning seminar at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, 1 Cougar Trail, Geneva. The program will feature a presentation by Dave Gallico, a financial security consultant. Reservations are encouraged and should be completed by Aug. 16. For more information about the event, call Jackson at 630-406-6900. Jackson’s office is located at 1921 W. Wilson St., Batavia.
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Cantigny Park to celebrate French Connection Day
Cantigny Park in Wheaton will host its annual French Connection Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 11. The event commemorates Robert R. McCormick’s service as commander of an artillery unit in 1918 at Battle of Cantigny in France. McCormick is the benefactor of Cantigny Park. The event will offer a French open air market, wine tastings, French music and French food. Parking at the park is $5 per vehicle. For more information, call the park at 630-668-5181.
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EvenFlow to welcome Thunder Road
EvenFlow Music and Spirits in downtown Geneva will host a performance by Thunder Road, a seven-piece rock and roll ensemble, at 9 p.m. Aug. 10. EvenFlow is located at 302 W. State St., Geneva. For more information, call 331-248-0269.
Acquaviva, NIU to partner for event
Our friends at Acquaviva Winery in Maple Park send word that they plan to partner with NIU's Stem Cafe for a star gazing event from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 11. Astronomy experts will talk about telescopes and the annual Perseid meteor shower, meteors from the Perseus constellation. The showers reach their peak in mid-August. Food and drinks will be available for purchase starting at 7:30 p.m. The presentation will begin at 8 p.m., and guests can view the meteor shower using NIU telescopes from 9:15 p.m. to the conclusion of the event. Acquaviva Winery is located at 47W614 Route 38 in Maple Park. For more information about the event, call 630-365-0333.
Mystery Diner scores again
Lori and I recently visited the Golden Egg Pancake House in North Aurora after reading the Mystery Diner’s positive review of the restaurant in the Kane County Chronicle. The Golden Egg is located at 459 S. Randall Road in North Aurora. The location is the former home of the Randall Crossing restaurant. Lori and I find the Mystery Diner’s reviews reliable references for local eateries. We happily concur with the Mystery Diner’s review of the Golden Egg. During our visit, Lori ordered the breakfast tacos, and I had the avocado and bacon omelet. We were both pleased with our meals and noted the friendly and attentive service. We look forward to our next visit to the restaurant. The Golden Egg serves breakfast and lunch. For more information about the restaurant, call 630-326-9807.
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