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Happy Left-Handers Day and a Free Cookout in Geneva!

Here are a few things taking place today, Aug. 13, 2013, in and around Geneva, IL.



(1) Happy Left Hander’s Day in Geneva. Aug. 13, 2013, is the 23rd annual celebration of all things left-handed. You can find out more at the official site of the Left-Handers Club. Can you name any famous Geneva left-handers?

(2) Many of us remember when the Berlin Wall came down. But probably a lot of folks don't realize that today (Aug. 13) in 1961 the Berlin Wall was put up as a border between East and West Germany. 

(3) Geneva's International Cultural Exchange Committee is scheduled to meet at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at City Hall, Second Floor Conference Room, 109 James St.

(4) The Kane County Forest Preserve board meets today.

(5) Geneva Park District is offering a FREE Neighborhood Cookout with your family at Lions Park beginning at 5:30 p.m. Food is served on a first come, first served basis. 
 
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