Geneva Events Calendar: See What's Happening This Week

Geneva IL

16 August, 2021

12:09 PM

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GENEVA, IL — Looking to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Your Geneva Patch community calendar is a great way to stay connected to what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events throughout Geneva: Kindergarten Meet and Greet- Supplies Drop Off When: Monday, August 16th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Mill Creek Elementary School What: Event listing from Mill Creek Elementary School: Monday, August 16 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Learn More Drawing Basics: Still Life Drawing - Geneva Public Library District When: Monday, August 16th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Monday and August 16 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMLearn still life drawing basics from artist BD Goetzinger in this hands-on workshop! Learn More Locker Set Up Day- 6th Graders Only When: Monday, August 16th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Geneva Middle School North What: Event listing from Geneva Middle School North: Monday and August 16 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More PTO Back to School Social - Harrison Street Elementary School When: Monday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Harrison Street Elementary School What: Event listing from Harrison Street Elementary School: Monday, August 16 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Board Game Night - Geneva Public Library District When: Monday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Monday, August 16 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMHello board game fans! Join us for a night of tabletop games. Bring your own or enjoy one from our collection! Learn More Teacher Institute Day - No School for Students When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Geneva Community Unit School District 304 What: Event listing from Geneva Community Unit School District 304: Tuesday, August 17 (all day) Learn More Kindergarten Supply Drop Off - TENTATIVE When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Western Avenue Elementary School What: Event listing from Western Avenue Elementary School: Tuesday, August 17 (all day) Learn More Family Storytime - All Ages - Geneva Public Library District When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMFamilies are invited to share storytime together. Learn More PTO School Supply/ Drop Off - Harrison Street Elementary School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Harrison Street Elementary School What: Event listing from Harrison Street Elementary School: Tuesday, August 17 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More PTO Back to School Party - TENTATIVE When: Tuesday, August 17th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Western Avenue Elementary School What: Event listing from Western Avenue Elementary School: Tuesday, August 17 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More LEGO Club - Grades 1-5 - Geneva Public Library District When: Tuesday, August 17th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Tuesday, August 17 from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PMEnjoy LEGO challenges and free-style builds in the Elementary Area of Kids Landing. Learn More IN-PERSON Pajama Storytime - Geneva Public Library District When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:15 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:15 PM to 6:45 PMPut your PJs on and join us for bedtime storytime together. This program is for GPLD cardholders, and COVID-19 safety measures will be implemented. Learn More IN PERSON - Backyard Book Club - Geneva Public Library District When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMBring your own lawn or camp chair and join us outdoors at the library for a summer book discussion. IL guidelines for COVID safety will be followed. Learn More 1st Day of School - Geneva Middle School North When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Geneva Middle School North What: Event listing from Geneva Middle School North: Wednesday, August 18 (all day) Learn More Back to School! - Western Avenue Elementary School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Western Avenue Elementary School What: Event listing from Western Avenue Elementary School: Wednesday, August 18 from 8:00 AM to 2:15 PM Learn More Intro to Digital Art: Photoshop/ PhotoPea When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMIn this course, we will cover some of the core tools in Adobe Photoshop while using the free browser based Photoshop alternative â��Photopea.â�� Learn More All Ages Players: Reader's Theater - Geneva Public Library District When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMLove reading? Love theater? Join the cast of our Reader's Theater! We'll start with a creative warm-up game, then read a script aloud together. Learn More IN-PERSON Next Chapter Book Club - Geneva Public Library District When: Wednesday, August 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Wednesday, August 18 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PMNext Chapter Book Club invites adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities, of all reading abilities, to join in a fun literary experience. Learn More Cornboil - Geneva High School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Geneva High School What: Event listing from Geneva High School: Wednesday, August 18 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More DIY Farmhouse-Style Stack of Books - Geneva Public Library District When: Wednesday, August 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Wednesday, August 18 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMUsing discarded books, we will craft a farmhouse-style stack of books. Learn More First full day of school for students When: Wednesday, August 18th at 7:40 p.m. Where: Geneva High School What: Event listing from Geneva High School: Wednesday, August 18 at 7:40 PM Learn More Featured Event: Rummage Sale - Boutique Style When: Thursday, August 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Little Home Church By Wayside What: Preview Sale // THU AUG 19 - 10am to 6pm - $5 admission Sale Days // FRI AUG 20 - 8am to 4pm; SAT AUG 21 - 9am to 2pm BEYOND BOUTIQUE...! 90% NEW and LIKE/NEW high-end decorative goods • Brands like Crate & Barrel, Cuisinart, Fitz and Floyd, Spode,Kosta Boda, Franz, and Le... Learn More Featured Event: Rummage Sale - Boutique Style (KSKaska) IN-PERSON Giggles & Wiggles for Littles When: Thursday, August 19th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Thursday, August 19 from 9:30 AM to 9:50 AMCaregivers with infants and toddlers will enjoy fun activities. This program is for GPLD cardholders. COVID-19 safety measures will be implemented. Learn More Bookmarked Discussion Group - Geneva Public Library District When: Thursday, August 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Thursday, August 19 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMJoin us to discuss City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert. Reserved copies will be available starting 07/15 at the lobby desk/holds pick up. Learn More Special Board Meeting - Geneva Public Library District When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Thursday, August 19 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMSpecial Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Geneva Public Library District Learn More 20s & 30s - Recipe Swap - Geneva Public Library District When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Thursday, August 19 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMSpice up your culinary repertoire with our recipe swap! Learn More Featured Event: Accept When: Friday, August 20th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Arcada Theatre What: Teutonic metallers ACCEPT could already claim big worldwide success with "Blood Of The Nations" and "Stalingrad", but with "Blind Rage", they reached the pinnacle of their career in the form of the pole position, a #1 album. Besides #1 in Germany, ACCEPT also hit #1 in Finland... Learn More Featured Event: Accept (Deana Olson) Featured Event: Blackfoot Poetry from Einstein to Spacetime When: Friday, August 20th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Fermilab virtual event What: A Fermilab sponsored virtual event given by Corey Gray on his journey connecting the Blackfoot language to gravitational wave astronomy. He will talk about what it's been like working at a land-based gravitational wave detector since 1998 and share a "Top 3" list of his favor... Learn More Featured Event: Blackfoot Poetry from Einstein to Spacetime (Tracy Marc) Take & Make Kits for Adults: Clothespin Coaster When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Friday, August 20 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PMPick up a Take & Make Kit for Adults. While supplies last. One kit per person, please. Learn More Elburn Days Craft Show - Crafters Wanted When: Friday, August 20th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Elburn Lions Club What: Elburn Days Craft Show Friday, Aug. 20 | 5PM to 9PMSaturday, Aug. 21 | 10AM to 6PMSunday, Aug. 22 | 11AM to 4PM The Elburn Chamber of Commerce's Elburn Days Craft Show is scheduled! The fair will take place at the Elburn Lions Club at 500 Filmore Street in Elburn. The event... Learn More Featured Event: Job Fair- Custodian positions When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: 401 Industrial Dr What: Job Fair! Date: Saturday, August 21st, 2021 Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm Location: 401 Industrial Drive, West Chicago We are hiring for 1st and 2nd shift custodians.  We have benefits, great pay and a spectacular working environment.  Come join our team and be a part of the Buck... Learn More Featured Event: Job Fair- Custodian positions (Bill Buchholz) Featured Event: Wheaton All Night Flea Market! When: Saturday, August 21st at 3:00 p.m. Where: 2015 Manchester Rd What: World Famous All Night Flea Market! 45th Year! LEGENDARY-ANNUAL ALL-NIGHTER FLEA MARKET Saturday Night August 21, 2021; 3pm to 3am Part of this widely acclaimed: Flea Event" will include, artists, special guests, great food & much more! Plus 1000's of treasures from 100's ... Learn More Featured Event: Wheaton All Night Flea Market! (Tim Zurko) Featured Event: Jon Anderson of YES with Paul Green Rock Academy When: Saturday, August 21st at 8:00 p.m. Where: Arcada Theatre What: Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable voices in Rock as the lead vocalist and creative force behind the band "YES". An amazing night of hits with that amazing "Roundabout" voice!" I've Seen All Good People", "Roundabout", and "Owner Of A Lonely Heart"…and ... Learn More Featured Event: Jon Anderson of YES with Paul Green Rock Academy (Deana Olson) August Open Day at the Viking Ship - Friends of the Viking Ship When: Saturday, August 21st at 1:00 p.m. Where: Friends of the Viking Ship What: Event listing from Friends of the Viking Ship: Saturday, August 21 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMCome see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL!PLEASE NOTE: In order to maintain safety of all guests and volunteers from CO... Learn More Kane County Democratic Women - Blue Wave Cruise When: Saturday, August 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Pottawatomie Park What: Sponsored by Kane County Democratic Women this cruise boards at 6:00pm on Saturday, August 21st, leaving promptly at 6:30pm and is open to the public.  Every dollar raised goes towards electing more women to political office in 2022 midterm elections. Tickets are $100.00 per p... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Geneva Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.