Author: Fox Valley Magazine

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St. Charles’ very own Jack Mackin and his Jazz Trio will be playing this Saturday starting at 6:30 at Geneva’s Preservation. Macklin hails from St. Charles and has played notable venues in Chicago such as The Hungry Brain, The Whistler, Andy’s Jazz Club, and Cafe Mustache. His experience working with admired musicians from many different traditions has made him an interactive, and versatile musician who is finding his distinct musical voice. His music draws from a variety of traditions, bringing together forward thinking with an emphasis on improvisation. Reservations are required.  For more information, please visit www.preservationgeneva.com.

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After being cooped up inside for far longer than just the winter, spring planting is just around the corner! The Batavia Park District is offering a cornucopia of active adult gardening classes, sprinkling in a bushel of fun along with some sage advice. This bountiful array of classes surely will spark a creative streak, and spots remain open for these super sessions. Silk Flower Arrangement Flowers soon will be popping up in gardens and decorative planters in yards and throughout the community, but too soon those will wither. Why not create a seasonal silk flower arrangement for spring, which will…

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