Batavia, the oldest city in Kane County, reaches 175 years in 2008. The city is celebrating our moment in time Labor Day weekend (August 30-September 1) with a “Peek into the Past” Expo, Half Marathon http://www.halfmadness.com/ , Community Church Service, Historical Play, Community Picnic with games and contests and downtown fireworks. Check this site for more information and a schedule coming soon. To volunteer, contact britta@downtownbatavia.com.

To order a 175th anniversary 3’ x 5’ flag or garden flag, visit the “Shop MainStreet” portion of our web site at http://www.downtownbatavia.com/shop/index.html or use the form located under the “What’s New” left hand column on the home page of this web site.