As the news media constantly focuses on American’s unhealthy eating habits, there is also a growing trend across the county to eat fresh foods grown locally.

Residents of the Fox Valley are fortunate to have quality resources available to help them maintain healthy eating habits. From the various farmers’ markets in the area to the community supported agricultural programs provided by local farms, there’s little excuse not to seek out healthier foods.

One of the great advantages of a CSA or a farmers’ market is that consumers have a chance to talk to the farmers about where their food comes from.

Find all the local markets here.

Geneva celebrates its 175th!

Residents are invited for a community picnic on the court house lawn to celebrate our city’s 175th birthday. There is also a commemorative ornament on sale. Find all the details here.

The festivals keep coming

Art feeds the soul and in Geneva you can always find enrichment. The Fine Arts Fair returns on July 24-25 and the Geneva art galleries continue the celebration with “First Fridays” gallery walks. Find the details here.

New shops, new restaurants—downtown is growing!

Runner, walker or triathlete, Geneva’s new outfitter can make sure you’re ready to do your best. Plus a new cantina to sample. Find out what’s happening in Geneva’s thriving downtown in Nuggets.

Who was it leading the way in the Swedish Days parade?

Meet Grand Marshall Chuck Lencioni, a lifelong Geneva resident and a Good Neighbor.

Touching the sun at Peck Farm

Touch the sun then stay for the moon. Find out how here. This new festival kicks off on July 17 at the Peck Farm Interpretive Center.

School may be out but there’s still a lot to learn

Take part in the 19th annual Passport to Adventure program. In association with the Kane DuPage Regional Museum Association, the program offers almost 60 museums, nature centers and historical sites to visit. See details here.

What’s in a name?

How did Geneva become Geneva? Where was Herrington’s Ford? Read all about it here and plan to come to Geneva’s demisemiseptcentennial birthday party!

Shakespeare in the Park

The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission (CAC) will host a Ravinia-style outdoor theatre event on Saturday, July 17 at 6:30 pm in Island Park. The Midsummer Theater Troupe will entertain families and friends with a presentation of As You Like It. Read about it here along with all the activities that are planned for the summer.