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 Kishwaukee Valley Art League
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, March 6
Place: Unitarian Fellowship, corner of Fourth and Locust
The meeting will feature a presentation by Serena artist Carolyn McKee-Freese, who will demonstrate techniques with pastels. Refreshments will be served after the demonstration.
Veteran Event Planning
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Thursday, March 6
Place: DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, 3232 E. Pleasant St., upstairs conference room
The DeKalb County Forty and Eight is coordinating multiple events this year, including a military appreciation day/weekend, the mayors' Memorial Day breakfast and a fly-in/drive-in veteran weekend. All veterans and non-veterans interested in helping with any of these events are encouraged to attend.
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.
Bunny Bash
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Date: Thursday, March 13
Place: Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 Bethany Road
For more information: Call (815) 739-0001
During the Noah's Ark Animal Workshop Stuff-N- Fluff Bunny Workshop, you will bring your very own stuffed bunny or other collectable to life by hand-stuffing it, wishing on a rainbow wish star, naming it and completing a birth certificate. All proceeds benefit the fight against juvenile diabetes.
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.
Cardiac Rehabbers Bake Sale
Time: 8 a.m.
Date: Friday, March 21
Place: Kishwaukee Community Hospital garden (lower) level
For more information: Call (815) 748-9954
The third annual KCH Cardiac Rehabbers Bake Sale will benefit the Cardiac Rehabbers Support Fund, to provide financial assistance for cardiac rehabbers who have difficulty paying for their sessions. Matching funds for the bake sale will be provided through Thrivent.
DeKalb County FSA Senior Calendar
Place: Senior Services Center, 330 Grove St. in DeKalb
For more information: Call (815) 758-4718
Wednesday, March 5 - bowling at 9 a.m. at Mardi Gras Lanes, blood pressure checks at 11 a.m., Caregivers Network from noon - 1:15 p.m. and foot screening from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.; Thursday, March 6 - Social Security 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Friday, March 7 - bowling at 9 a.m. at Mardi Gras Lanes, beginning bridge at 10 a.m. and advanced bridge at 1 p.m.; Monday, March 10 - Needlework Group at 1 p.m. and Overeaters Anonymous at 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday, March 11 - 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.
Property Tax Forum
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Date: Monday, March 10
Place: DeKalb County Farm Bureau
This event will offer a panel discussion and provide valuable information to property owners on how the assessment process works, how to ensure assessments are fair, and how assessments impact the property tax bill. The panel will include State Rep. Robert Pritchard, State Rep. Ron Wait, DeKalb County Chief Assessment Officer Margret Whitwell, DeKalb County Board of Review member Jerry Wahlstrom, DeKalb County Clerk Sharon Holmes, and DeKalb County Tax Extension Clerk Sheila Larson. This event is open to the public.
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 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.
Beach Party
Date: Saturday, March 8
Place: Downtown Genoa
For more information: Call (815) 784-6961
Sick of winter? Downtown Genoa businesses will be decorated in a beach theme. There will be sand castle building, a topless car show, treasure hunt, beach food, music and more.
Genoa Preschool Registration
Time: 8 a.m.
Date: Friday, March 14
Place: Faith United Methodist Church
For more information: Call (815) 784-5444
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Come prepared to pay the registration fee and deposit ($110). Classes are offered for 3 and 4 year olds.
Hinckley Lifelong Learning
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, March 11
Place: Hinckley Public Library
Margaret Plaskas will present information about the Lifelong Learning Institute and the "Renaissance Series" offered by Waubonsee Community College. She also will talk about other opportunities at WCC, including The Big Read and Senior Day.
Holy Week
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Date: Sunday, March 16
Place: Hinckley First United Methodist Church, 801 N. Sycamore St.
Holy Week begins with a Palm Sunday special children's musical. Other events include a seder meal at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20; Good Friday worship at 7 p.m. March 21 and two Easter Sunday services: 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
Kingston 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.
Kirkland Kindergarten Pre-Registration
Time: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, March 19
Place: Hiawatha Elementary
This screening/registration is for children who will be 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2008 and will be eligible to attend kindergarten in the fall of 2008 at Hiawatha schools. Parents will need to call for an appointment at (815) 522-3336. Parents will be completing the registration forms while the children are being screened. Bring a certified copy of your child's birth certificate and two proofs of residency.
Malta Annual Book Sale
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Saturday
Date: March 17 - 20
Place: Kishwaukee College Library
Cost: $0.50 - $1
For more information: Call (815) 825-2086 x510
Selections include fiction and non-fiction, and both paperback and hardcover. Proceeds support Kishwaukee College's current collection.
Maple Park Easter Egg Hunt
Time: noon
Date: Saturday, March 15
Place: Maple Park Library
For more information: Call (815) 827-3362
This event is sponsored by the Friends of Maple Park Library and the Recreation Council.
NIU Soulja Boy
Time: 8 p.m.
Date: Friday, March 21
Place: NIU Convocation Center
Cost: $39 floor seats general public, $32 bowl seats; $32 for students' floor seats, $25 bowl
For tickets: Call (312) 559-1212 or visit the Convocation Center box office.
Soulja Boy became known nationally for his song "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," which he initially self-published on the Internet. It became a number-one hit in the United States and is now one of the most downloaded songs of all time.
Shabbona Battle of the Bands
Time: 6 - 10 p.m.
Date: Friday, March 7
Place: Indian Creek High School
Cost: $5 per person
The ICHS junior class will host the second annual "battle of the bands" fundraiser. Concessions will be served. All proceeds go to the junior class to fund activities such as prom.
Sycamore 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.
World Day of Prayer
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Date: Friday, March 7
Place: Salem Lutheran Church in Sycamore
Join in this ecumenical worship service written by the women of Guyana with guest pastor Royan Rodney, a native of Guyana. Coffee fellowship will follow.
Animal Encounters
Time: 3 p.m.
Date: Sunday, March 9
Place: Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State
For more information: Call (815) 895-9777.
Robert James will bring his traveling exotic zoo, helping to teach respect for and safety with all creatures, great and small. Guests include an ostrich that meets each audience member. This is part of the museum's Sunday Science Series.
Eye Health Screening
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Date: Monday, March 10
Place: Hauser-Ross Eye Institute, 2240 Gateway Drive
The Hauser-Ross Eye Institute's Screening Team will conduct a free check of visual acuity, macular degeneration and cataracts. No appointment is necessary.
Barbershop Singing Seminar
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, March 11
Place: Sycamore Public Library
Men and women of all ages are invited to learn to sing four-part vocal harmony and participate in a do-it-yourself mini-concert. The Kishwaukee Barbershop Singers have been serving the communities of DeKalb County for nearly 50 years.
Battling Post Partum
Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, March 11
Place: First Baptist Church of Sycamore, 530 W. State St.
To reserve a spot: Call (815) 784-4994 by March 6
Shane Schwichtenberg will share her personal battle with depression and relates it to every woman's struggle with daily life in her presentation, "Joy in Your Journey." This event is sponsored by MOPS of Sycamore.
Spaghetti Dinner
Time: 5 - 8:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, March 12
Place: Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 131 Sabin St.
For more information: Call (815) 895-3506
Cost: $7 adults, $4 children 7 - 14; drinks $1
Dinner includes meatballs or sausage, hard crust bread, salad, coffee, juice and dessert. Donate one non-perishable food item and receive $1 off one meal. All proceeds go to Odd Fellows charities.
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.
Roast Beef Dinner
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Date: Sunday, March 16
Place: St. Mary's of Sycamore
Cost: $10, $5 for children ages 6 - 12
For more information: Call (815) 895-9742
The traditional roast beef dinner will celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Parish Activity Center. Other items on the menu are mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, salad, dinner rolls and desserts.
Chronic Illness Massage
Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Date: Sunday, March 16
Place: Wells & Associates Wellness and Education Center, 407 W. State St., Suite 5
For more information: Visit www.massageforchildren.com
A training program is seeking volunteer child clients ages 4-14 for the final massage therapy session of a training for massage therapists. Parents who have children living with chronic illness are invited to bring their child to receive a free therapeutic massage from professionals as part of this clinic. These sessions are by appointment only.
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.
