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Cortland

Pancake Breakfast, Open House Time: 7-11 a.m. Date: Sunday, Sept. 7 Place: Cortland Fire House, 30 S. North Ave. Cost: $5 donation per plate Rick Kramer and the Cortland Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an all you can eat breakfast at the Fire House.

DeKalb

Friends of Library Book Sale Dates: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,, Sept. 13; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 Place: DeKalb Public Library Cost: On Friday and Saturday, hardcovers $1, trade paperbacks 50 cents and regular paperbacks 25 cents. On Sunday, all the items you can fit in a plastic shopping bag for $1. If you can’t make it that weekend, come the following Monday and Tuesday, where a bag full will still be only $1. Tables filled with adult non-fiction, cookbooks, craft books biographies, histories, health and more available in the main adult area. Adult fiction and children’s books in the lower level, along with DVDs, CDs and videos.

Second Hand Sale Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Date: Saturday, Sept. 13 Place : Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 158 N. Fourth St. Opportunity to stock your apartment or home with needed odds and ends. You’ll find some great deals on one of a kind items. If you’d like to donate, call Frankie at 815-756-8792 to make arrangements. Only gently used items, please.

The Gavin Wilson Show Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: Saturday, Sept. 13 Place: Egyptian Theatre Cost: $15 Tickets: At door or Hillside Restaurant next door Variety of entertainment for the whole family.

‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ Dates: Sept 19-21, 26-28 Place: Egyptian Theatre Cost: Tickets are $11, $6 for kids 3 and older, except Sunday family show, when all seats will be $6. This will be CCT’s show on Back to the ‘80s. It follows senior class during their last year in high school. Call 815--757-1874 or www.childrenstheatre.org

Neil Hamburger Plays The House Time: 8 p.m. Date: Thursday, Sept. 18 Place: The House Cafe, downtown DeKalb Tickets: $8 for all ages Hamburger (Gregg Turkington) has made controversial appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He has released five CDs and two DVDs on an indie label.

MOPS Registration Time: 8:45-11 a.m. Date: Monday, Sept. 8 Place: First Lutheran Church MOPS provides friendship for mothers while children receive care, every other Monday, September through May. Meetings include speakers, crafts, refreshments, discussion topics, cooking hints and tips on raising children. RSVP so that adequate child care can be provided; call 815-758-0643 or visit www.MOPS.org.

Beginning Modern Dance Class Time: Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon Date: Starting Sept. 6 Place: Emergence Dance Theatre, 804 Market St. More information: Call Sandra Schramel at 815-758-6613

Kite Festival Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Date: Sunday, Sept. 14 Place: NIU’s “North 40” at Lucinda Ave. and Kishwaukee Dr. Admission: Free More information: Call 815-756-1336 or go to www.dekalbareacvb.com Some of the area’s top fliers will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate their skills, and there is plenty of room for everyone to bring their own kites and join in the fun. See colorful kites of all sizes and types fill the sky. Food and water will be available for purchase, along with a raffle for some great prizes.

Acoustic Coffee House ‘The Way’ Time: 6-8:30 p.m. Date: Saturday, Sept. 6 Place: DeKalb Christian Church, 1107 S. First Street This is a coffee house at the church, with an open mic setting for individuals and groups to play music, sing, recite poetry or verse. Also, board games are available and refreshments. For information, call Tom Hughes, 815-758-1833.

Rummage Sale Time: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Date: Sept. 12 and 13 Place: DeKalb Christian Church, 1107 S. First Street Proceeds will fund an outreach to the local community.

Sunrise Rotary Pork Chop Dinner Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Date: Wednesday, Sept. 4 Place: 3M parking lot, Peace and Barber Greene roads Ticket price: $10 Dinner will include two Whitman’s barbecued pork chops, potato salad, baked beans, applesauce, rolls and butter. Tickets are available from Rotary members and at Northern Rehab and Sports Medicine, and Rice Chiropractic Clinic. Proceeds fund community service projects including Meals on Wheels, Bowl for Kids Sake and scholarships. For more information, call William McMahon at 815-519-8073 or email to kishrotary.org

Congregation Beth Shalom Picnic Time: noon Date: Sunday, Sept. 14 Place: Welsh Park shelter, Russell Road Congregation Beth Shalom plans a welcome picnic for Jewish newcomers to meet the local Jewish community and Rabbi Mikki Mendelsohn. Singles, families and inter-faith families are welcome. Kosher hot dogs and beverages will be provided. Bring a dish to pass. For more information on Beth Shalom. call 815-756-1010. For more information on the picnic, call Elizabeth Bass, 815-756-1227.

Art League Painting Demonstration Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: Thursday, Sept. 4 Place: Unitarian Fellowship, 4th Street and Locust Local artist Bob Holmes will demonstrate oil painting. Refreshments served after the presentation. For more information, call Jerry Hallaron, 815-748-1197.

U U Usables Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Date: Saturday, Sept. 13 Location: 158 N. Fourth St. More information: Call 815-766-0667 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb is having its large rummage sale. No clothing, but lots of household items, books, small furniture, toys, you name it. Except for a few items, only a donation is asked to make a purchase.

DeKalb county

VAC Senior Luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m. Date: Thursday, Sept. 18 Place: St. Mary’s Parish Center, 244 Waterman St., Sycamore Cost: A $6 per person donation is suggested More information: Call 815-758-3932 or 815-758-1678 The Voluntary Action Center’s annual countywide senior luncheon’s theme this year is “Meet Me in St. Louis, Meet Us at the Fair.” Enjoy an old-fashioned fried chicken dinner, followed by the sweet sounds of the Kish-Wau-Kee Valley Barbershoppers. Sponsored by Bethany Health Care, Castle Bank, Crum-Halsted Agency, Culver’s, Lehan Drug & Home Health Care, Northern Rehab & Sports Medicine and Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging. Reservations are needed by Friday, Sept. 5.

Bicycle Ride Like an Egyptian Time: 7 a.m. Date: Sept. 27 Place: Leaves from Egyptian Theater in DeKalb and goes to Filmore Park in Maple Park Cost: Pre-register by Sept. 13, $20; after that date, $25 Recreational ride through eastern DeKalb County, and western Kane. There are three 25-mile loops; can do any one or all. The cost for non-riders is $5. For registered riders, an end of ride meal is included. Get registration forms at http://www.egyptiantheatre.org.RLAE.html This is a fundraiser for the Egyptian Theatre.

Genoa

Peace United Church Rally Day Time: 10 a.m. service Date: Sunday, Sept. 14 Place: Peace United Church of Christ, First and Duvall streets More information: Call Pastor Bill Griesenauer at 815-895-4591. There will be plenty of food to go around. All are welcome.

Pig Roast Time: 4:30 -7 p.m. Date: Saturday, Sept. 13 Place: Faith United Methodist Church, 325 S. Stott St. Cost: $10, $4 for children 6-11, children 5 and younger free More Information: Call 815-784-5143 or go to www.genoafaithumn.com There will be potatoes, vegetable, and bread as well as a salad and dessert bar. Tickets available at the door.

Starting Solids with your Baby Time: 10 a.m. Date: Wednesday, Sept. 24 Place: Family First Physicians, 599 W. Pearson Drive Cost: Free Dr. Karen Federici will host a class on infant feeding, teaching parents how to transition to solids without using baby food or even a spoon. For parents with babies at least 6 months old Bring baby with a bib.

Historical Society Golf Outing Time: 1 p.m. start, register by noon Date: Saturday, Sept. 6 Place: The Oak Club of Genoa Cost: $75, includes golf, cart, dinner Contact: Scott Drexler, 815-784-4096 847-683-0865 The golf outing is sponsored by the Kirkland Chamber Historical Society

Great Genoa Duck Race Time: noon Date: Saturday, Sept. 6 Place: Carroll Memorial Park Cost: two ducks for $5, 12 for $25 Ducks will be launched into the Kishwaukee River, and the first to reach the goal will receive $1,000; 2nd, $225; 3rd, $100. G-K Band will perform; refreshments and game for the kids. For information: Chamber of Commerce, 815-784-2212.

Learn About Girl Scouting Time: noon to 2 p.m. Date: Saturday, Sept. 13 Place: Brown’s County Market, Genoa There will be free ice cream for any registered girl scouts. Others can find out about about scouting values and opportunities in science, technology, the arts, out-of-doors and health. Sponsored by Sybaquay Council. For more information, call Shannan, call 815-741-5521, Ext. 7121.

Shabbona

Museum Cemetery Walk Time: 2 p.m. Date: Sunday, Sept. 14 Place: Twin Grove Cemetery, west of Lee on US 30 Cost: $5, children 8 and under free. Shabbona-Lee-Rollo Historical Museum is holding its annual cemetery walk. There will be a shuttle from St. James’ Catholic Hall in Lee, leaving at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 815-824-2597.

sycamore

Pumpkin Fest Crafters Needed Date: Oct. 24-25 Place: St. Mary Church, Sycamore Cost: $55 for 10x10 booth space; electric available Call: Tina Melone, 815-899-3902 before 8 p.m. The fair is held during Pumpkin Fest and booths should be set up Oct. 23. No commercial products at the show.

7th Annual Block Party Time: 3:30 p.m. kickoff parade Date: Saturday, Sept. 13 Place: Midwest Museum of Natural History downtown This year’s theme is “Olympic Dreams” and it will include prizes for best-dressed wagon, bike or trike. There will be crafts, food, an obstacle course, cream pie-eating contest, and other games, which end at 7 p.m. There will be concerts at the Menagerie from 6-8 p.m. and Red Woody from 8-11 p.m., a beer garden, more competition and prizes. Call 815-895-3456.

Alumni Mixer Time: 7 p.m. Date: Friday, Sept. 19 Place: Carls Fargo Restaurant More information: Call Joann at 815-895-5224 The Sycamore High School Class of 1958 will host an informal mixer for alumni of the 1956, 1957, 1959 and 1960 classes, as well as teachers and administration. No reservations are needed. Graduates of 1958 will celebrate their 50th reunion the next day at the restaurant.

Breakfast with Coach Jerry Kill Time: 7 a.m. Date: Friday, Sept. 12 Place: St. Mary’s School Activity Center Cost: $15 To make reservation: Call 815-895-5215 St. Mary Catholic School PTO Dad’s Club invites area fathers to join them for a breakfast with NIU football coach Jerry Kill, the 2007 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year.

Guided “Walk Through History” Time: 1 p.m.--2:30 p.m. Date: Sunday, Sept. 5 Place: The tour will start at the Farmer’s Market downtown Fee: $5 per person Sycamore Historical Society and Museum is leading their last tour for the summer. Historian Stephen Bigolin will be the the narrator on the building and architectural tour.

‘Jungle Jack’ Hanna returns Time: Noon Date: Sept. 21 Place: Sycamore High School Auditorium Cost: $30 for premium seat tickets, $20 for general seating For tickets: Call the Midwest Museum of Natural History at 815-895-9777 More information: Go to www.mmnh.org Jack Hanna, one of the most visible and respected ambassadors between the human and animal worlds, returns to Sycamore with many of his favorite animal friends. He will also bring fascinating and humorous stories and footage from his adventures around the world. Autograph opportunities will be available.

Mr. Meyers Time: 5:30 p.m. Date: Sunday, Sept. 14 Place: Good Tymes Shelter, located at the sports center on Airport Road. More information: Call 815-895-3202, or go to sycamoreparkdistrict.com Part of the Sycamore Park District’s Fall Concert Series, Mr. Meyers will bring their relaxing and engaging sounds of the Caribbean, with a special blend of calypso, reggae and touches of rock ‘n roll. Beverages and light snacks available, or bring your own food and soda, along with a chair and blanket.