Hey neighbor!
Today is the first Flag Day to be observed at Batavia's brand new Flag Day Monument. Meanwhile, across the lawn of the Pegbond Center, a few other flags are flying.
What is it about flags that instills such reverence in those whose community they represent?And what role do flags play in this community?
Over the course of two episodes this month, I'll ask these questions of a variety of people and share their point of view.
This week I spoke to Marty Callahan, Linda Sheilke, and Austin Dempsey about the American flag, the designation of Flag Day, and Batavia's monument to Flag Day.
You can listen below, and/or subscribe using whatever podcast app you’re most comfortable with. We’re available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and even YouTube, as well as our website.
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5 Ways to Experience Belonging in Batavia This Week
In every issue of this newsletter, I offer up 5 ways to experience belonging in Batavia. These suggestions will run the gamut, from events to volunteer opportunities to every day moments that make you feel more connected to the place you live.
This week, a Flag-Day inspired list:
🇺🇸 Attend Batavia’s Flag Day Celebration tonight, 7pm, at the Peg Bond Center. Enjoy patriotic music from the Batavia Community Band (featuring one of our latest episode’s guests!), guided tours of the monument, scout-led youth activities, plus you can…
🙋 Take part in a “human flag.” Each person spreads out holding a piece of a giant flag and a drone will take a picture of the giant flag the community works together to create. Symbolic!
🛍️ Check out all the businesses with Flag Day specials. Head to these businesses and mention Flag Day to participate: Batavia Creamery, Batavia Redhots, Chicken Salad Chick, Daddio’s Diner, Out N’ About Dog Daycare and Boarding, Pal Joey’s, Batavia Popcorn Depot, Red Hive Market, The Tea Tree, Windmill Grille & Pizzeria.
🔟 Listen to Hearth & Hammer’s episode of Area Code: Batavia and then help them celebrate their 10th anniversary at Second Fridays at the Art District. Tacos! Mocktails! Mini-treats! Live Music! It’s a whole vibe, tonight from 6-9pm at the Arts District.
🎨 Live next to a sidewalk? Create some sidewalk chalk art for your neighbors to enjoy!
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Turns out it's kind of like putting up a “DO NOT ENTER” sign in your pipes so nothing goes the wrong way and contaminates your water. Sounds pretty important to me.
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See you next time!
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Thanks for shouting out about our anniversary! Can’t wait to celebrate tonight! And listen to this episode this weekend!