Burlington Annual Ham Supper
Time: 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Date: Saturday, March 8
Place: United Methodist Church, 195 W. South St.
Cost: $9 adults, $4 children under 12
For more information: Call (847) 683-3535
The Men's Club of the church will hold this 67th annual all-you-can-eat supper. Dinner carryouts and a bake sale of homemade treats will be available until 6:30 p.m. Dinner consists of ham and corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, applesauce, coleslaw, rolls and pie or cake for dessert. Proceeds benefit church programs.
DeKalb Eye Health Screening
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 27
Place: Kishwaukee Community Hospital Conference Center, 1 Kish Hospital Drive
The Hauser-Ross Eye Institute's screening team will check visual acuity and screen for macular degeneration and cataracts. No appointment is necessary.
Heart Disease in Women
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Date: Monday, Feb. 28
Place: Kishwaukee Community Hospital's Doug and Lynn Roberts Conference Center
To register: Call (815) 748-8962
This free program will feature Dr. Tara Atta of Rockford Cardiology discussing heart disease, including risk factors, how to recognize them and prevention specific to women. A heart-healthy soup and dinner salad will be provided.
Introduction to Volunteering
Date: Thursday, Feb. 28
Place: We Care Pregnancy Clinic
For more information or to register: Call (815) 748-4242
There are many ways to volunteer at We Care. Women and men are needed for day, evening and weekend hours. Registration is required.
NIU Fundraiser
Time: 4 - 9 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 28
Place: Tommy O's Family Restaurant, 122 E. Lincoln Highway
One hundred percent of sales will be donated to the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, which has set up a memorial fund to honor the victims of the NIU tragedy.
Love INC of DeKalb/Sycamore
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Date: Friday, Feb. 29
Place: Christ Community Church, East Lincoln Highway near Peace Road
This will be the kickoff meeting for anyone with a heart to help people in need. Love INC trains and links church members with families in need to provide mentoring, goal setting and spiritual and emotional support. Training will be 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. March 1 at the same location.
Black Cobra and More
Time: 8 p.m.
Date: Friday, Feb. 29
Place: The House Café
Cost: $10 in advance, $12 at the door
This indie rock show includes Pelican, Black Cobra and Unearthly Trance.
Double Feature
Time: noon and 3 p.m.; 6 and 9 p.m.
Date: Saturday, March 1
Place: Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.
For more information: Call (815) 758-1225
The early show will be The Wizard of Oz, and the later shows will feature Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Acoustic Coffeehouse
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, March 1
Place: DeKalb Christian Church, 1107 S. First St.
The church will host this open mic setting for individuals and groups to play music, sing or recite poetry.
Eye Health Screening
Time: 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Date: Monday, March 3
Place: Kishwaukee Community Hospital Conference Center, 1 Kish Hospital Drive
The Hauser-Ross Eye Institute's screening team will check visual acuity and screen for macular degeneration and cataracts. No appointment is necessary.
Stage Coach Auditions
Time: 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 7 - 9 p.m. Monday
Date: March 8 - 10
Place: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 511 Russell Road
For more information: Call (815) 758-1940
The plays that Stage Coach will be producing this summer begin with the famous radio plays "The Hitchhiker," and "Sorry, Wrong Number," both by Louise Fletcher, on April 13. It is followed by "Heaven Can Wait," a romantic comedy by Harry Segall and will run May 8 to May 18. "Communicating Doors," a time-traveling thriller by Alan Ayckbourn hits the stage running from June 5 to June 15. The summer musical is the popular "Bye Bye Birdie," by Charles Strouse, Lee Adams and Michael Stewart July 10 - July 20. John Patrick's classic comedy "The Curious Savage" plays from Aug. 7 - 17 followed by the award-winning Arthur Miller drama "All My Sons" starting Sept. 4 through Sept. 14. The season ends with the contemporary comedy "Over The River and Through The Woods" by Joe DiPietro from Oct. 2 to Oct. 12. Men, women and teenagers are asked to audition.
Youth Breakfast
Time: 8 a.m. - noon
Date: Sunday, March 9
Place: Knights of Columbus Hall, 1336 E. Lincoln Highway
Cost: $5 adult donation, $3 children
Knights of Columbus Council 717 DeKalb and Boy Scout Troop 4 DeKalb will host this breakfast, with proceeds benefiting youth activities in the community. The meal includes eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage, pancakes, milk, juice and coffee.
St. Mary Open House
Time: 8:30 - 11 a.m.
Date: Thursday, March 13
Place: St. Mary School
For more information: Call (815) 756-7905
This spring open house will allow participants to observe classes in session, meet the principal and tour the campus. Fall enrollment is now open for all grades, pre-K through 8.
DeKalb County FSA Senior Calendar
Place: Senior Services Center, 330 Grove St. in DeKalb
For more information: Call (815) 758-4718
Wednesday, Feb. 27 - Veterans Assistance from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., bowling at Mardi Gras Lanes at 9 a.m., Caregivers Network from noon - 1:15 p.m., blood pressure screenings at 11 a.m. and a trip to Best of the Bands; Thursday, Feb. 28 - no Social Security; Friday, Feb. 29 - bowling at Mardi Gras Lanes at 9 a.m., beginning bridge at 10 a.m. and advanced bridge at 1 p.m.; Monday, March 3 - needlework group at 1 p.m. and Overeaters Anonymous at 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday, March 4 - AARP tax assistance from 1 - 4 p.m., Mexican train, dominoes and/or board games at 1 p.m. and pinochle at 1 p.m.
Umpire Clinic
Time: 9 a.m.
Date: Saturday, March 1
Place: Old Post Office, 401 S. Main St. in Rockford
This free clinic is open to anyone interested in becoming an umpire for fast-pitch softball games. Northern Illinois Umpire Association provides instruction on current methods for calling balls and strikes, as well as the correct location for calling the bases. For more information, call (815) 621-8155.
United Way Annual Meeting
Time: 8 - 9:30 a.m.
Date: Thursday, March 13
Place: Hopkins Park Terrace Room, 1403 Sycamore Road in DeKalb
Cost: $12 per person
This meeting will include a review of the 2007 campaign, election of officers and the awarding of the Leo Olson and Spirit of Caring awards. RSVP no later than March 7 by calling (815) 756-7522.
Genoa Sadie Hawkins Dance
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
Date: Friday, Feb. 29
Place: Faith United Methodist Church, 325 S. Stott St.
Cost: $5 per person, or $8 per couple
For more information: Call (815) 784-5143 or visit www.genoafaithumc.com
The Sadie Hawkins Hawaiian Luau will feature a DJ, cookies and fellowship, with other food on sale. All proceeds benefit the church's youth group.
Joint Parish Mission
Time: 7 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, March 2 - Tuesday, March 4
Places: St. Mary Parish in DeKalb and St. Catherine of Genoa Parish
This mission is called "Know That I Am With You Always" and will be centered on the sacraments of initiation: baptism, first holy communion and confirmation. Each night's session will be held in the sanctuary of each church, and Fr. Kenneth Anderson and Fr. Timothy Seigel will "switch" churches for the occasion.
Monthly Meal
Time: noon
Date: Tuesday, March 4
Place: Chamberlain Park
Senior citizens of Genoa and Kingston can come celebrate an early Easter with a meal of ham, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, citrus cup and dessert. Students from Genoa Kingston Middle School will entertain following lunch. Make reservations by noon Feb. 29 by calling Voluntary Action Center at (815) 784-3464.
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Time: 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Date: Saturday, March 8
Place: Faith United Methodist Church, 325 S. Stott St.
Cost: $8.50 for adults, $3 kids ages 6-11
This dinner includes corned beef, cabbage, boiled potatoes, vegetables and bread, as well as a salad and dessert bar. Tickets can be purchased at the door that evening or at the church.
Hinckley Chili Supper
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 27
Place: Hinckley First United Methodist Church
Cost: $7 adults, $4 children 4-12
This chili supper includes homemade chili, corn bread, salad and dessert. Carry-outs are available.
Travel and Tours
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Thursday, March 6
Place: Hinckley Public Library
To register: Call (815) 286-3220 by March 4
Cathy Keene will offer information about travel and tours available through Waubonsee Community College.
Kingston Monthly Supper
Time: 5 and 6:15 p.m.
Date: Saturday, March 1
Place: Kingston United Methodist Church
Cost: $8 donation for adults, $3.50 for children
The complete dinner, including dessert, will feature a main course of pork roast.
Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner
Time: 11 a.m.
Date: Saturday, March 15
Place: The Varsity Pub
Cost: $8
Willard Aves American Legion Post 1010 will host this 43rd annual event. Proceeds benefit youth baseball and college scholarships.
Maple Park Green Eggs and Ham
Time: 7 a.m. - noon
Date: Sunday, March 2
Place: Maple Park Legion on Main Street
Cost: $8 adults, $5 for seniors
This event will celebrate Dr. Seuss's 104th birthday. Food will be served buffet style. There also will be a silent auction, costume contest, crazy hat contest and guess-the-number-of-fish contest.
NIU Piano Concert
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 27
Place: Boutell Memorial Concert Hall
Guest artist Ashlee Mack and faculty member David Maki will perform new and recent music for two pianos and piano duet.
Paleontologist Lecture
Time: 4 p.m.
Date: Friday, Feb. 29
Place: Montgomery Auditorium
The Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences will host Jack Horner, curator of paleontology at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Mont. The museum boasts on of the world's finest collections of Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs. Horner will talk about dinosaur diversity and extinction.
Literature, Language and Media Conference
Time: 8 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday
Date: Feb. 29 - March 1
Place: Altgeld Hall Room 315
The Midwestern Conference on Literature, Language and Media will feature two keynote speakers. On Friday, Russ Castronovo will present "Pamphlets, Propaganda and Public Opinion: A Forgotten Critique of the Military-Industrial Complex." On Saturday, David Bevington will speak on the topic of "Gender and Race in the Performance of Shakespeare's Plays."
Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Time: 3 p.m.
Date: Sunday, March 2
Place: Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, NIU Music Building
Cost: $13 adults, $10 students and seniors, $5 children under 12
For more information: Call (815) 756-3728
This concert will feature the winners of the 2008 Arthur D. Montzka Young Artists Concerto competition: Mindy Park on cello and Vincent Meklis on violin.
St. Patrick's Day Party
Time: 7 - 10 p.m.
Date: Saturday, March 8
Place: Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center, 231 N. Annie Glidden Road
Cost: $30
For more information: Visit myniu.com or call (815)753-1452
The live entertainment includes Irish dancers and Switchback - a celtic music duo. Be sure to dress in your St. Patrick's Day finest as prizes will be awarded for the most festive outfits. Tickets for the event are $30 and include the buffet, entertainment and a cash bar.
Sycamore Kindergarten Registration
Time: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 28
Place: Sycamore High School field house
This event is for children who will be 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2008. To reserve a reservation time, call your home school: North - (815) 899-8209, Southeast - (815) 899-8219, South Prairie - (815) 899-8299, West - (815) 899-8199. Bring a certified copy of your child's birth certificate and your child's Social Security card.
Irish Dinner Dance
Time: 6 - 11 p.m.
Date: Saturday, March 1
Place: St. Mary Church Memorial Hall
For more information: Call (815) 895-5197
Cost: $18 per person, with raffle tickets for a trip to Ireland at $10 each
This seventh annual event features dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by a live auction at 7:30 p.m. and dancing at 8 p.m.
At 9 p.m. a performance by Irish step dancers is planned, and a trip for two to Ireland will be raffled off at 9:30 p.m., with the assistance of Royal Travel.
Only 360 raffle tickets are available and will be sold at the Parish Activity Center after all the Masses
Chairman Tony Bannon explained this is the first time the parish has offered an elaborate prize. Proceeds from the event will go to the church and school.
Reiki Training
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Date: March 1 - 2
Place: Wells & Associates Wellness and Education Center, 407 W. State St.
For more information or to register: Call (815) 761-2854
Cost: $200, with $65 deposit required
This Level I class is open to the general public and also is approved for continuing education hours for massage therapists. Reiki is a Japanese technique that increases and enhances relaxation and stress reduction, which in turn promote healing. During a Reiki treatment, the practitioner lays his or her hands gently on the body or in the energy field of the recipient.
Caring For Horses Class
Time: 5 - 6 p.m.
Date: Beginning Wednesday, March 5
Place: Lowe's Den Stables
For more information: Call (815) 899-3377
LDS is bringing a new program to you for the winter months! Subjects included are: Safe Horse Handling, Health & Nutrition, Anatomy & Conformation, Choosing a Horse, Horse Behavior & Herd Dynamics, Hoof Care & More. 4Hers may use it to complete their project books. This class will include plenty of hands on experiences and demonstrations. This four-week class will meet one day each week. The classes are one hour long. The cost for the entire four weeks is $80.
Intro to Horse Riding
Time: 5 - 6 p.m.
Date: Thursday, March 6
Place: Lowe's Den Stables
For more information: Call (815) 899-3377
This class is for ladies either new to riding or returning after a break. This class has a relaxed feel and a slower pace. The emphasis will be on the basics of horse handling, horse nature, correct position on the horse, and control of the horse at a walk and trot. The cost for this four-week class is $140.
POW Camp Remembered
Time: noon
Date: Thursday, March 6
Place: Sycamore Historical Society, 308 W. State St.
It may come as a surprise to many people, but there was a prisoner of war camp in Sycamore during World War II. The camp held about 300 prisoners who lived in tents along South Ave. Many of the prisoners worked at the Sycamore Preserve Works on Park Avenue, or on local farms. Hear stories from local residents who lived in Sycamore and remember what it was like when the POWs were in town at the latest brown bag luncheon.
Burzynski Breakfast
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Date: Friday, March 14
Place: Carls Fargo in Stratford Inn
Cost: $40, which includes buffet breakfast
To make a reservation: E-mail citizensforburzynski@verizon.net by March 7
This annual Community Leaders Breakfast will feature State Sen. Brad Burzynski sharing the latest news out of Springfield.
Leprechaun Dinner
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Date: Monday, March 17
Place: Sycamore Veterans Home, 121 S. California St.
Cost: $6 per ticket available at the Veterans Home, $7 at the door
Buying, Selling on eBay
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Monday, March 17
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
For more information: Call (815) 895-2500
"Buying and Selling on eBay" will focus on teaching how to use the world's largest online auction Web site.
