CORTLAND
Preschool Story Time
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Every Wednesday and Thursday; next, Dec. 26
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
More information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
For children 3 and older. No registration required.
Lon Clark Paper Model Workshop
Time: 1 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 27
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
More information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
First Grade & Up Story and Craft
Time: 4 p.m.
Date: Every Thursday; next, Dec. 27
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
More information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
Registration required.
DeKALB
Toddler Time
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 26
Place: DeKalb Public Library
More information: 815-756-9568 ext. 250 or theresaw@dkpl.org
Stories and songs for infants, toddlers and caregivers. Craft time immediately after story time. No registration required.
Team Trivia
Time: 8 p.m.
Dates: Every Wednesday; next, Dec. 26
Place: O'Leary's Irish Pub & Grill, 260 E. Lincoln Highway
More information: 815-748-0000
Free team trivia competition.
Free Community Meal
Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
Date: Every Wednesday; next, Dec. 26
Place: Feed'em Soup, 122 S. First St.
More information: www.feedemsoup.org
For transportation, call 815-293-7433.
Barb City Stompers
Time: 6 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 26
Place: The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway
Thank You Letter Help Lab
Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 27
Place: DeKalb Public Library
More information: 815-756-9568
A workshop in how to write a thank-you note. For teens and tweens.
Intro to PowerPoint
Time: 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 27
Place: DeKalb Public Library
More information: 815-756-9568
Sign up online, by phone or at the reference desk.
The Stitch Niche
Time: 5 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 27
Place: DeKalb Public Library meeting room
More information: 815-756-9568 ext. 265 or emilyg@dkpl.org
Knitters and crocheters are invited to share their hobby. Beginning crocheters will receive a booklet and some instruction on basics. Participants must bring their own supplies. No registration required.
Computer Help Lab
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
Date: Friday, Dec. 28
Place: DeKalb Public Library
More information: 815-756-9568 ext. 220 or dkplref@dkpl.org
Free, drop-in help lab for people with computer questions.
The Spoon Man Comedy Show
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Date: Friday, Dec. 28
Place: DeKalb Public Library
More information: 815-756-9568
A hilarious interactive comedy performance for all ages.
Intro to Excel
Time: 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Date: Friday, Dec. 28
Place: DeKalb Public Library
More information: 815-756-9568
Sign up by phone, online or at the reference desk.
St. George Community Worship
Time: 11 a.m.
Date: Last Saturday of each month; next, Dec. 29
Place: St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 320 S. Second St.
More information: 815-758-5731
Service is in English and includes prayers, petitions, dialogue and discussion. The public is invited to experience the service regardless of religious background.
DeKalb Winter Chess Classic
Time: Noon – 4:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 29
Place: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St.
Cost: $6 to play
More information: registration@dekalbchess.com or www.dekalbchess.com
Four-round, non-elimination chess tournament for all ages. Sections to be determined. Everyone plays every round. Trophies or medals to all participants.
Carriage Rides
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 29
Place: DeKalb Public Library
Free carriage rides around downtown DeKalb begin and end at the library. Rides are sponsored by NB&T and Re:New DeKalb.
Intro to Microsoft Word
Time: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Date: Sunday, Dec. 30
Place: DeKalb Public Library
More information: 815-756-9568
Intro to Word I from 1:30 to 3 p.m., then Intro to Word II from 3 to 4:30. Sign up for either or both by phone, online or at the reference desk.
Swing Dancing
Time: 7 – 11 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 1
Place: The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway
Cost: $5
More information: barbcityswing.com
Swing in the New Year! Lesson at 7 p.m., then social dancing. No partner required. Casual dress; leather-soled shoes recommended.
The Duke of Uke and His Novelty Orchestra
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 2
Place: The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway
A seven-piece orchestral funk-pop ensemble featuring four-part vocal harmonies, ukulele, violin, tuba, saxophones, electric bass, rock drums and Latin percussion.
Free Community Meal
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Date: First, third and fifth Wednesdays of each month; next, Jan. 2
Place: DeKalb Community Center, 330 Grove St.
For transportation, call 815-758-6641. To volunteer, call 815-758-1678. To donate, call 815-758-3932. Dinner sponsors are especially needed.
Blues Gone Wild
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Date: First Thursday of each month; next, Jan. 3
Place: The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway
More information: 815-787-9547 or http://thehousecafe.net
Monthly blues jam. Come to listen or to play. All-ages show.
Electronics Recycling Collection
Time: 9 – 11 a.m.
Date: First Saturday of each month; next, Jan. 5
Place: City lot #3, corner of Grove and South Fourth streets
Items accepted for recycling include anything with a battery or that plugs into a wall; batteries; refrigerators; monitors; scrap metal; cardboard and plastic.
Blood Drive
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 5
Place: American Red Cross DeKalb County, 8 Health Services Drive, Suite 1
Homework Help Nights
Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday; next, Jan. 8
Place: Neighbors House, corner of Fifth and Pine streets
More information: 815-787-0600 or neighborshouse@frontier.com
Homework help and education enrichment activities for students in grades 4 through 12. No help nights during school breaks.
GENOA
Walk-in Blood Pressure Clinic
Time: 9 – 11 a.m.
Date: Wednesdays; next, Dec. 26
Place: KishHealth Family and Specialty Care
A community wellness professional monitors blood pressure weekly. Receive blood pressure information and a tracking card. No registration necessary.
Electronics Recycling Collection
Time: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Date: First Saturday of each month; next, Jan. 5
Place: City Hall east lot
Items accepted for recycling include anything with a battery or that plugs into a wall; batteries; refrigerators; monitors; scrap metal; cardboard and plastic.
Bingo
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Every Tuesday; next, Jan. 8
Place: Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St.
SYCAMORE
Bingo
Time: Card sales start at 6 p.m.; play begins at 7:15
Date: Every Wednesday; next, Dec. 26
Place: Sycamore Veterans Home, 121 S. California St.
Free Soccer Clinic
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Jan. 3
Place: Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 W. Bethany Road
More information: 815-756-9577
Kids in grades 1-6 can learn basics of the sport and teamwork. Registration required.
WATERMAN
Walk-in Blood Pressure Clinic
Time: 9 – 11 a.m.
Date: Thursdays; next, Dec. 27
Place: KishHealth Family and Specialty Care
A community wellness professional monitors blood pressure weekly. Receive blood pressure information and a tracking card. No registration necessary.
Holiday Lights Train
Time: 5 – 9 p.m. Fridays, 2 – 9 p.m. Saturdays, 2 – 8 p.m. Sundays
Dates: Weekends through December; next, Dec. 28
Place: Lions Park
Take a free ride on the miniature train, past holiday displays featuring more than 250,000 lights. Free cocoa, popcorn and visits with Santa at the station.
