A group of six St. Charles breweries called the STC Six is launching its fourth annual collaboration beer to support a local non-profit organization, with this year’s effort benefitting Support Over Stigma.
The STC Six is made up of 93 Octane Brewery, Alter Brewing + Kitchen, Broken Brix Fermentation Emporium, D&G Brewing, Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling and Riverlands Brewing, according to a press release. The breweries invite everyone to a celebration including the first opportunity to taste the new beer at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, at Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling at 106 S. Riverside Ave. in St. Charles.
Eric Bramwell, head brewer and co-founder of Riverlands Brewing, said in the release that this year’s collaborative brew should be a hit with beer fans.
“The STC Six 2025 is a West Coast Pilsner – a true beer lover’s beer that combines the hoppiness of a pale ale with the crisp drinkability of a pilsner,” said Bramwell. “Brewed with lager yeast, and hopped with Simcoe, Krush, Riwaka and Rakau hops, one can expect notes of citrus, tropical fruit and a bit of pine.”
More Top Picks Best Cribs
The 2025 STC Six collaborative beer will be available at five breweries in St. Charles while supplies last – 93 Octane Brewery, Alter Brewing + Kitchen, Broken Brix Fermentation Emporium, Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling and Riverlands Brewing, according to the release.
One dollar from every sale of the STC Six collaborative beer and the limited-edition glassware will go towards Support Over Stigma, a local non-profit that provides essential services for military personnel, veterans and first responders to help them overcome the mental health and service-related challenges they encounter, the release stated.
For more information on the beer collaboration, go to www.stcsix.com.
Prairies in spotlight during Geneva presentation
Geneva’s Natural Resources Committee will spotlight Illinois’ prairie ecosystems during its next lecture series presentation at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St.
During the program, a Geneva Park District naturalist at Peck Farm Park will explore common characteristics of Illinois prairies. The presentation also will take a deep dive into the different plants and animals found in prairies, as well as the methods land managers use to preserve this valuable landscape, event organizers said.
Registration is recommended for the free presentation. For more information, go to the Geneva Public Library District’s website at https://www.gpld.org/.
Concert to support food pantry in Batavia
The Batavia Public Library at 10 S. Batavia Ave. has partnered with Music and Potlucks, a non-profit organization, to present a concert to support The Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet in Batavia.
The event is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the library and will feature folk singer and songwriter Mark Dvorak performing on guitar, five-string banjo and 12-string guitar, according to a press release about the event.
The Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet is at 431 N. Raddant Road and has served families in Batavia Township since 1981, according to the release.
Those attending the concert should bring one or more grocery bags of non-perishable food items, toiletries and in-season clothing items to donate to the pantry, organizers said.
For more information, call the Batavia Public Library at 630-879-1393 or go to www.bataviapubliclibrary.org.
Program in St. Charles to focus on art
Art historian Jeff Mishur will discuss the work of artist Gustave Caillebotte and the story of Impressionism during a program at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. in St. Charles.
Mishur is vice president and co-owner of Art Excursions, and holds a master’s degree in the history of art from Northern Illinois University, according to a press release about the June 17 event.
To register for the free program, call 630-584-0076 or go to scpld.org.
Anderson Humane seeking volunteer teens, young adults
Anderson Humane is looking for teens and young adults to take part in its summer volunteer program.
Open to anyone age 16 to 25, volunteers help care for, feed and socialize with animals and assist staff at animal adoption events, according to the nonprofit’s website.
Volunteers can choose to work with dogs, cats or wildlife at shelter locations at 1000 S. LaFox St., South Elgin; 412 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale; and 45W061 Route 38, Elburn.
The time commitment is 20 hours per week. A $35 registration fee includes the cost of a volunteer T-shirt.
For more information, go to ahconnects.org/volunteer.