Aliano’s to host Oktoberfest
Our friends at Aliano’s Ristorante in downtown Batavia will host an Oktoberfest celebration starting at 3 p.m Friday, Oct. 25 and continuing Saturday, Oct. 26. The event will include a pig roast, Italian grilled sausage, brats, pulled pork, hotdogs, a variety of sides and more. The celebration also will include live music. Tickets are $25. Aliano’s is located at 90 N. Island Ave., Batavia. For more information, call 630-406-9400.
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Geneva library plans Zombie Party
The Geneva Public Library will host a Zombie Party for students in grades 6 to 12 at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. The event will include pizza, games and a zombie movie. Registration is required and can be completed here. The library is located at 127 James St. in downtown Geneva. For more information, call 630-232-0780.
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Park district sets Howl ‘o Ween Dog Parade
The Geneva Park District will conduct its annual Howl ‘o Ween Dog Parade at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at Peck Farm Parade. Participants are encouraged to dress up their dogs. Lineup will begin at 3:45 p.m. The event is free. The park is located at Kaneville Road and Peck Road. The district is celebrating Halloween Saturday with a variety of activities. For more information, go to www.genevaparks.org.
Batavia celebrates Halloween with BatFest
Batavia’s annual BatFest Halloween celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Batavia River Walk in downtown Batavia. The free event includes a parade, games, a pumpkin roll, downtown trick-or-treating and other attractions.
Fox Valley Concert Band to perform Halloween concert
The Kaneland Art Initiative will present a Halloween concert featuring the Fox Valley Concert Band at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Kaneland Auditorium at Kaneland High School, 47W326 Keslinger Road, Maple Park. The family-themed event will include a costume contest. For more information, call 630-365-5100.
Sycamore hosts annual Pumpkin Festival
The 52nd annual Pumpkin Festival continues through Sunday, Oct. 27 at various locations in Sycamore. The event includes a pumpkin display on the lawn of the DeKalb County Courthouse, a parade on Sunday, a craft show, food, entertainment and many other attractions for all ages. This festival is one of my favorites. If you’ve never attended, plan to visit on Sunday, enjoy the parade, and bring an appetite.
Run, Rock and Roll in Markund 5K
Marklund will host its Run, Rock and Roll 5K (or walk) at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at Marklund’s Geneva campus, 1 S. Wyatt Drive, near the Mill Creek subdivision. Registration and fee information is available online at www.marklund.org. Marklund is nonprofit organization serving individuals with profound disabilities.
Batavia library to present The Haunting
The Batavia Public Library’s Sundays on State program will present The Haunting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. Storyteller William Pack will share Halloween frights. Registration is encouraged and be completed online. For more information, call 630-879-1393. The library is located at 10 S. Batavia Ave. in downtown Batavia.
In case you missed these items:
• Owners Vicki and Mike Morkert recently opened Java Plus, a coffee shop, in the Sugar Grove Public Library at 125 S. Municipal Drive. The shop offers coffee, teas, soups and sandwiches. We wish them well on their new venture.
• The Kane County Chronicle’s Kara Silva reported a fine article about the scenic view to be found along the Kane County portion of the Lincoln Highway. Longtime fans of the highway and those not familiar with the roadway will find Silva’s article interesting and informative, I think.
• State Sen. Jim Oberweis, R-Sugar Grove, is collecting signatures to be a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2014, according to a report in the State Journal Register. Oberweis represents the 25th Senate District, which includes parts of Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles.
• Former Yorkville mayor Valerie Burd recently announced her candidacy for state representative in the 50th District. Burd is seeking to replace State Rep. Kay Hatcher, who recently announced she will retire at the end of her current term. Burd, a registered Republican, told the Kane County Chronicle she will run as a Democrat. Four Republicans are seeking the GOP nomination in the March primary election for the 50th District seat.
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