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Where did you grow up? Batavia Pets? A pit bull named Scarlett First job? Cashier at Marshalls As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A film critic. I watch a bunch of movies, but I’m not a critic. I work at Fuller’s Carwash. A book or movie you’d recommend? “The Lottery Rose” by Irene Hunt and “Se7en” Favorite charity? Goodwill Do you speak another language? I can count to 10 in three languages: English, Spanish and French. What game show would you be on? “The Price is Right” Favorite local restaurant? Egg Harbor in Geneva What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I am the only Buffalo Bills fan in this area. And I was arm’s length from Jada Pinkett Smith – Will Smith’s wife – at a concert of her band, Wicket Wisdom.
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WHAT: The St. Charles Public Library has planned a Book Club Idea Exchange. Readers services staff will share tips and resources for enhancing and leading book discussions. Advanced registration is not required. The event is free and open to the public. WHEN: 1 to 2 p.m. today WHERE: St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles INFO: Visit www.stcharleslibrary.org or call 630-584-0076.
Holiday decoration seminar set at garden center WHAT: A holiday decorating seminar is set at Wasco Nursery and Garden Center. Debbie Notaro, the owner of My Secret Garden, will demonstrate how to create masterpieces to adorn a home or business with a presentation of holiday container arranging and other decorating ideas. WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 16
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WHERE: Wasco Nursery and Garden Center, 41W781 Route 64, St. Charles COST: $10. Advance registration and payment is required. Call 630-584-4424, email info@wasconursery.com or stop in at the garden center to secure a spot. INFO: Call 630-584-4424 or visit www. wasconursery.com.
Haute Holiday Forecast event. WHEN: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21 WHERE: At the salon, 8 Richards St., Geneva COST: Tickets are $35, and all who attend will receive a $35 gift certificate for a future service. Wine and food will be provided. INFO: Visit www.facebook.com/kyssestudio/ events. To reserve a seat, call 630-880-0777.
Teen Gaming Night at Batavia Public Library
2014 Medicare review at The Salvation Army
WHAT: The next Teen Gaming Night is set at Batavia Public Library. Teens are invited for an evening of video games, trading card games and board games. There will be free refreshments, and no registration is required. WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 20 WHERE: Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia INFO: Visit www.bataviapubliclibrary.org.
WHAT: Betty Erickson of Senior Services will be at the The Salvation Army to review 2014 Medicare, open enrollment for Medicare Part D and to answer other questions. All are welcome. WHEN: 9 a.m. Nov. 21 WHERE: Salvation Army, 1710 S. Seventh Ave., St. Charles INFO: Call Cathy Winters at 630377-2769, ext. 210.
Kysse Studio plans Haute Holiday Forecast WHAT: Kysse Studio in Geneva has planned a
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Elgin resident Zeke Gutierrez, 29, was at St. Charles Bowl when he answered 10 questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Schory.
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