Around the community - June 22
Monday
Senior activities: Monday at 330 Grove St. in DeKalb. Contact: Family Service Agency’s Senior Service Center at 815-758-4718
• Canasta and advanced chess games: 10 a.m.
• FitWorkz exercise program: 10:30 a.m.
• Medicare Bingo: 10:30 a.m.
• Needlework group: 1 p.m.
• Poker games: 1 p.m.
• Overeaters Anonymous: 3 p.m.
Mom’s Time Out Day: 9 a.m.-noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at South Prairie School in Sycamore; contact: 815-895-3202; www.sycamoreparkdistrict.com. The Mom’s Time Out Program, a three day a week day care program is now at a new location. Daily fee is $8 per day for Sycamore Park District residents or $10 per day for nonresidents. Moms can have extra free time while children, 18 months to 5 years, join in creative activities in a safe environment. New participants are welcome at any time.
Ventriloquism and magic act: 10-11 a.m. Monday at Flewellin Memorial Library, 108 W. Comanche Ave. in Shabbona. Gavin Wilson of DeKalb and his friend, Wilson, will perform for all ages, including children and their parents, as part of the library’s Summer Reading Program. Regular fun and game sessions will be held Mondays, June 29-July 13, from 9-9:50 a.m. for ages 3-5 and from 10-10:50 a.m. for ages 6-10. To register, call 815-824-2079 or stop by the library during regular hours: 4-8 p.m. Mondays, 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m. and 6-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.
Sycamore Food Pantry: Noon-7 p.m. Monday at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave. 815-895-9113, ext. 7.
Feed my Sheep Pantry: 3-5 p.m. Mondays and 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1915 N. First St. in DeKalb. 815-758-3203. All are welcome.
New Hope Food Pantry: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1201 Twombley Road in DeKalb.
Kiwanis Club of DeKalb: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at River Heights Golf Course clubhouse, 1100 S. Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb.Contact: Amy Elliott, club president, at 815-751-1851; www.dekalbkiwanis.org.
Bedtime Story Time: 6:30-7 p.m. Monday at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. The whole family can listen to Miss Jen tell a variety of bedtime stories. Pajamas are welcome. Contact Theresa Winterbauer at 815-756-9568, ext. 3, or theresaw@dkpl.org.
Singles club: Dances: 6:30-11 p.m. second and fourth Mondays each month at Riverside Receptions, Route 38 and North River Lane in Geneva. Cost, $6 for members or $8 for visitors, includes professional dance instruction until 7:30 p.m. www.stcharlessinglesclub.com. Contact: 630-340-6647. Singles from any town, city or state can attend St. Charles Singles Club, a nonprofit social and dance club for singles age 40 and older. Younger singles are also welcome. Dressy or nice casual clothing is required.
Tuesday
Senior activities: Tuesday at 330 Grove St. in DeKalb. Contact: Family Service Agency’s Senior Service Center at 815-758-4718
• Low Income Heating Energy Assistance Program application hours for seniors: 9-11 a.m., by appointment only
• Senior Surfer computer lessons: 9:30 a.m.
• Euchre games: 10 a.m.
• Armchair Traveler: 10:30 a.m.
• Beginning chess and pinochle games: 1 p.m.
Networking For Families: Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at DeKalb County Health Facility, 2574 N. Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb, in the Multi-Purpose Room on the left side. Social service providers meet monthly to increase awareness of issues facing families, encourage networking among community resources, pass along information on to families, and act to improve the quality of life for families in DeKalb County. In June, the presenter will be Jill Olson, executive director of CASA. For more information, contact Jess Collins, Chair at 815-758-3910 or jcollins@dekalbcounty.org.
Make-n-Play Day – Haida Sticks: 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Make a set of painted sticks, then learn how to play this new game. Advance registration is required for this free craft for children age 7 and older. Contact Theresa Winterbauer at 815-756-9568, ext. 3, or theresaw@dkpl.org.
Sharing of the Spirit Circle: 6-8:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday each month at First Congregational Church, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb. www.freewebs.com/jillslutsky.
Audiobook information: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Information is available all evening on digital audiobooks that can be downloaded to MP3 players. Contact Kathy Keyes at 815-756-9568, ext. 26, or at kathyk@dkpl.org for more information.
Route 66 Magical History Tour: 7 p.m. Tuesday at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Dan Dillman will present a pictorial tour of “the Mother Road,” including DeKalb’s place in the fabled highway’s beginning. This event is free and open to all ages. Contact Kathy Keyes at 815-756-9568, ext. 26, or kathyk@dkpl.org for more information.
Singers’ rehearsals: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at First Congregational Church, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb. Contact: 815-895-5955 or 815-899-8383. Male singers of all ages are invited by Kishwaukee Barbershop to learn to sing male harmonies.
VietNow: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sycamore Veterans Memorial Home, 121 S. California St. For all veterans who served in 1957 or after. For information, contact Herb Holderman at herbh3@juno.com.
‘Pops’ concerts: 8 p.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 18 at Hopkins Park in DeKalb. Concerts are free, sponsored by the city of DeKalb and DeKalb Park District.
Wednesday
WWII Combat Flyers’ breakfast: 8 a.m. fourth Wednesday each month at Sycamore Parkway Restaurant, 605 E. State St. Contact: 815-756-2157. Anyone who flew combat in any capacity during World War II is welcome.
Senior activities: Wednesday at 330 Grove St. in DeKalb. Contact: Family Service Agency’s Senior Service Center at 815-758-4718.
• Senior bowling: 9 a.m. at Mardi Gras Lanes, 1730 Sycamore Road in DeKalb
• Veterans assistance: 9:30 a.m.
• Dominoes: 10 a.m.
• Piano lessons: 10 a.m.
• Exercise program: 10:30 a.m.
• Foot screening: Noon
• Financial Peace University seminar: 1 p.m.
Toddler Time: 10:30-11 a.m. Wednesday at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Free games and stories for little ones, focusing on literacy basics and motor skills. Free and open to children of toddler age. Contact Theresa Winterbauer at 815-756-9568, ext. 3, or theresaw@dkpl.org.
Workshops for job seekers: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Waterman Hall, 218 Somonauk St. in Sycamore, adjacent to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Contact: 815-895-2227 for information. Anyone who is currently unemployed or who anticipates being unemployed is welcome at the free networking session, which provide support, networking opportunities and practical, professional advice. No registration is needed. Light refreshments will be served. Wednesday, the topic is networking, “elevator” speeches and handbills.
Kishwaukee Kiwanis: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays at Hopkins Park Community Room in DeKalb. www.kish-kiwanis.com. Contact: Amy Polzin at amy@geol.niu.edu.
Sycamore Rotary Club: Noon Wednesdays at Carls Fargo Restaurant, 355 W. State St. in Sycamore. www.sycamorerotary.org. Contact: Brian Adams at 815-762-5946.
CAC mental health meeting: 3:45 p.m. last Wednesday each month at Ben Gordon Center’s Reality House, 631 S. First St. in DeKalb. Contact: 815-756-8501. Consumer Advocacy Council of DeKalb County meetings are open to the public, mental health consumers and family members concerned about mental health.
DeKalb County Youth Service Bureau Active Parenting of Teens class: 6-8 p.m. six Wednesdays, beginning June 24, at DeKalb County Youth Service Bureau at 330 Grove St. in DeKalb. Cost is $50 per family for one textbook and attendance at all six sessions. Local parents of young people ages 11-18, who feel their teens misbehave and are out of control can enroll. The course will focus on adolescent development, self-esteem, communication, discipline, problem-solving and a variety of related topics. 815-748-2010.
Valley West Infant Safety and CPR course: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the medical office building on the north side of the Valley West campus. New parents, grandparents and caregivers can learn about child proofing, poison prevention, SIDS, CPR and choking rescue for infants less than one year of age. This is not a certification class. Cost for this class is $15 per couple; registration is required – visit www.valleywest.org or call 815-786-3962.
Bingo nights: 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays at Sycamore Memorial Veterans Home, 121 S. California St. www.sycamorevetsclub.org. Contact: Robert Fleetwood at 815-895-2679. The public is invited.
Thursday
Senior activities: Thursday at 330 Grove St. in DeKalb. Contact: Family Service Agency’s Senior Service Center at 815-758-4718.
• 500 card game: 10 a.m.
• Senior Surfer computer lessons: 10 a.m.
• Library Book Club: 10:30 a.m.
• Wii Music: Noon
• AARP Driving Course: 12:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday
• Movie and popcorn: 1 p.m.
• Cribbage Players Group: 1 p.m.
• Pinochle lessons: 1 p.m.
North American Folk Songs: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Folk songs and stories, with singalongs, will be presented by David Drake. Free and open to all ages. The event will be followed at 11 a.m. by a balloon giveaway to children. Contact Theresa Winterbauer at 815-756-9568, ext. 3, or theresaw@dkpl.org.
DeKalb County Chapter of Women in Management luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at Johnny’s Charhouse in Sycamore. Guest speaker Susan Rogers, of the Law Offices of Rogers & Associates LLC, will discuss “Why Smart Women Should Worry About Estate Planning.” Reservations are required by Wednesday; send e-mail to dekalbcounty@wimonline.org or dwebb@resourcebank.com or call Deb at 815-748-1468.
Re:New DeKalb farmers market: Noon-6 p.m. at Frank Van Buer Plaza, at the corner of Second and Locust Streets in DeKalb, across the street from the Egyptian Theatre. Contact the Re:New DeKalb office at 815-748-7788.
DeKalb County Chapter of Mothers & More open house: 7 p.m. Thursday in the community room of the Ben Gordon Center, 12 Health Services Drive, DeKalb. Area women can learn more about the group which is joining more than 150 chapters and 6,000 members. Mothers & More is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy, addressing mothers’ needs as individuals and members of society. All prospective members may attend with no obligation to join. The two open houses will be held without children to allow mothers to focus solely on themselves. www.mothersandmore.org/chapters/DekalbCounty or send e-mail to mothersandmoredekalbcounty@gmail.com.
Summer Concert series: 7 p.m. Thursdays, listed below, at Good Tymes shelter at the Sycamore Park District Sports Complex. Contact: Bart Desch, program supervisor at 815-895-3202; www.sycamoreparkdistrict.com. The Sycamore Park District’s fifth year of its Summer Concert series will include six hour-long concerts, to which listeners can bring a blanket and a picnic basket or purchase food and beverages at the park. All concerts will be broadcast live on WLBK Radio.
• Thursday: Heartache Tonight
• July 9: Black Tie Jazz Trio
• July 16: Bagshot Row
DeKalb Music Boosters: 7 p.m. fourth Thursday each month, September through June, at DeKalb High School Music Room. Volunteers are sought to help with the DeKalb Music Boosters Corn Fest Craft Fair. Annually, the craft fair raises about $10,000, which helps fund programs for DeKalb middle and high school music students, such as sending the DHS Jazz Ensemble to Essentual Ellington, a prestigious competition in New York. Anyone who would like to help the students are invited to planning meetings throughout the year.
Friday
Senior activities: Friday at 330 Grove St. in DeKalb. Contact: Family Service Agency’s Senior Service Center at 815-758-4718.
• Senior bowling: 9 a.m. at Mardi Gras Lanes, 1730 Sycamore Road in DeKalb
• Bridge games: 10 a.m. for beginners and 1 p.m. for advanced players
• Scrabble game: 10 a.m.
• Exercise program: 10:30 a.m.
• AARP Driving Course, class 2: 12:30 p.m.
Make-n-Play Day – Zuni Corncob Darts: 2-3:30 p.m. Friday at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Children age 6 and older will make their own dart game, then learn the rules and play the game, free. Advance registration is required for this craft. Contact Theresa Winterbauer at 815-756-9568, ext. 3, or theresaw@dkpl.org.
Peace vigil: 5-6 p.m. at Memorial Park at First Street and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. The DeKalb Interfaith Network for Peace and Justice provides signs or all ages can bring their own. The vigil is followed at 6 p.m. with a Peace Circle for announcements, introductions and inspirational thoughts. 815-758-0796.
Troop support rally: 5:30-6:30 p.m. at First Street and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, across the street from Memorial Park.
Celebration Chorale and Orchestra patriotic concert, “Home of the Brave”: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Northern Illinois University’s Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the music building at 550 Lucinda Ave. in DeKalb. Concerts are free to attend; freewill offerings accepted. Directed by Christine Monteiro, the Celebration Chorale is an ecumenical choir made up of singers from several area churches and religious backgrounds. For more information, contact First United Methodist Church of DeKalb’s office at 815-756-6301 or celebrationchor@aol.com.
‘Customized Living’ art exhibit reception: 7-9 p.m. Friday at DeKalb Area Women’s Center Galleries, 1021 State Street in DeKalb. The exhibit is open from 7-9 p.m. Fridays through June 26. Scarlett Trumpy, a recent graduate of Northern Illinois University, received her Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in metalwork and jewelry. “Customized Living” introduces the idea of building the “perfect” home – for various types of occupants with specific, whimsical oddities. www.iamscarlett.com. Art displays can be seen when events are held in the DeKalb Area Women’s Center building, or by appointment. All are invited. For more information about the DAWC and viewing appointments, call 815-758-1351. Parking is available one-half block south in the lot off 11th Street. An accessible lift entrance is at the alley just north of the building.
Kishwaukee United Way 80th Anniversary Bash: 7-11 p.m. Friday at Barsema Alumni & Visitors Center in DeKalb. Tickets cost $40 for the evening of ’80s entertainment to celebrate 80 years of service. People can wear attire from the 1980s and go back to the future to celebrate a thriller of a night. Reservations are required; call 815-756-7522 or send e-mail to info@kishwaukeeunitedway.com.
Saturday
NICE pantry: 8:30-11 a.m. Saturdays and by appointment other days at 346 S. County Line Road in Lee. Contact: 815-824-2228. NICE Food and Clothing Center, a nondenominational food pantry, serves the southwest part of DeKalb County and the southeast area of Lee County.
Pre-ride meeting: 9 a.m. fourth Saturday each month at Winners Circle Bar & Grill, Route 64 at McGough Road in Maple Park. www.nciwildroses.com. Contact: Gigi Beaird at 815-766-1206 or gbeaird@niu.edu. North Central Illinois Wild Rose Chapter of Women on Wheels meetings are held at Winners Circle, which is five miles east of Sycamore. All women motorcycle riders are welcome. Prospective members can attend three events before joining.
Old North Grove School Days: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the one-room school house at 26745 Brickville Road in Sycamore. Highlights of the event are tours of the old schoolhouse, complete with a “Swedish Schoolmarm,” maypole dances, old-time buggies to view, lunch on Saturday, Ice cream social on Sunday, with old-fashioned games conducted at 2 p.m. both days.
Sunday
40th annual Swedish Days Bike Ride: 6-9:30 a.m. check in Sunday, beginning and ending at Howard B. Thomas Elementary School in Burlington, hosted by the Fox Valley Bicycle and Ski Club. This ride is open to all levels of riders, including individuals, $25, and families, $45; riders can choose from six ride distances from 25 to 124 miles, and will ride through the Hampshire, Burlington, Virgil and Maple Park areas. Three rest stops offer water and snacks; cyclists will be treated to watermelon, ice cream, cold water and lemonade at ride’s end. Register online via the FVBSC Web site www.fvbsc.org, following the link to www.active.com, or print out the online registration form to bring to the ride on Sunday. Brochures are available at area bike shops, park districts, and libraries. Proceeds from the Swedish Day Ride allow the club to donate to a variety of trail- and cycling-related causes each year. The club invites area cyclists to attend its rides, programs, and other events throughout the year; meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday each month at Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave.
Discover Sycamore Farmers Market: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday in the Sycamore Center parking lot at Somonauk and Elm streets. Local chefs will give free cooking class at noon. www.sycamorechamber.com. For information, contact Jamie Sands at the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce at jsands@sycamorechamber.com or 815-895-3456.
History re-enactors gatherings.Visit www.carraigban.org/ or call 815-739-5788 or 815-986-5403 for meeting locations or other information. Middle Ages-Renaissance history re-enactors and all those who are interested in “stepping into the past” are welcome to find out more about Society for Creative Anachronism.
• Armored fighting practice: 6 p.m. every Sunday in Room 213, Anderson Hall at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb
• Monthly potluck meal and meeting: 5 p.m. the first Sunday each month at different locations
• Monthly meetings: 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday each month at varied locations
Hinckley Fireworks: Dusk at Hinckley-Big Rock High School on Route 30. Other events that day will include the Hinckley Lions Club car show, starting at 3 p.m., and food and other attractions from 5-8 p.m. The public is invited, but should note that Rees Street for the day will be a one-way street going south and no parking will be available on the west side of Rees Street or any where on Prairie Street. People coming to watch the fireworks can give a donation at the gate. Contact: 815-286-7280.
Next Week
‘What was I saying?’: 10 a.m. at Family Service Agency’s Senior Service Center, 330 Grove St. in DeKalb. Call 815-758-4718 about this special presentation.
