Community Corner
5 Things You Should Know For Tuesday, June 28—An Educational Sidewalk Sale and Historic Walking Tour
Parents and educators of District 304 can attend an emergency preparedness seminar sponsored in part by the United States Department of Education.
Another interesting day in Geneva. We really like the History Center tour of the East Side, in large part because the Geneva Patch Editor is a proud East Sider.
1. Take a guided walking tour of Geneva's east side with educator Margaret Selakovich at 7 p.m. and see historic homes while learning more about Geneva's past. This 75 minute tour will take you through some of Geneva's more overlooked historical neighborhoods featuring everything from quaint cottages to large homes.
The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for Geneva History Center members and students. Interested participants should meet on Nebraska Street, just south of the Malone Funeral Home located at 324 E. State St. Please click to find more information on the event.
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2. Community member's without prior registration can still attend the from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at ; all are welcome to attend.
This three-and-a-half hour training will review the four phases of emergency management outlined by the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) and United States Department of Education Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools. REMS' experts will provide District 304 with an understanding of the key components to school emergency management.
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3. Join the for an event titled, "The Lure and Lore of Spices" from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the .
Patty and Tom Erd of the Geneva Spice House will talk about the history of spices and the spice trade. Please contact the library to pre-register for the event; spaces are still available.
4. The Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley invites you to visit the Beith House Museum from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 8 Indiana St. in downtown St. Charles. The suggested donation for entrance is $1 per-person or $3 per family.
William Beith was a prominent Kane County mason and built his stone mansion on the banks of the Fox River in 1850. His impressive Greek Revival style home is one of the Fox Valley's few remaining examples of river stone architecture that has not been significantly altered.
5. is holding their annual Sidewalk Sale Day's through Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m to 4 p.m.
Educators and parents will find great deals on fun and educational learning tools. The store advises to shop the sale early for the best selection on books, games, and other creative products.
