CORTLAND
Preschool Story Time
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Every Wednesday and Thursday; next, Jan. 9
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.
First Grade & Up Story and Craft
Time: 4 p.m.
Date: Every Thursday; next, Jan. 10
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, Jan. 9
Place: DeKalb Public Library youth services
More information: 815-756-9568 ext. 250 or theresaw@dkpl.org
Stories and songs for infants, toddlers and their caregivers. Craft time follows.
Teacher in the Library
Time: 4 – 5:15 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 9
Place: DeKalb Public Library youth services
More information: 815-756-9568 ext. 250
DeKalb School District students in grades 3-5 can get help with homework assignments in all subject areas from retired teacher Marti Brown. Registration is required and there is a limit of five students per session. Register online, by phone or at the youth services desk.
Computer Help Lab
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 1 – 3 p.m. Friday
Date: Jan. 9 – 11
Place: DeKalb Public Library
More information: 815-756-9568 ext. 220 or dkplref@dkpl.org
Free, drop-in lab for help with questions about computer issues.
Team Trivia
Time: 8 p.m.
Dates: Every Wednesday; next, Jan. 9
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, Jan. 9
Place: Feed'em Soup, 122 S. First St.
More information: www.feedemsoup.org
For transportation, call 815-293-7433.
Northern Illinois Farm Show
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday
Date: Jan. 9 and 10
Place: Northern Illinois University Convocation Center
Cost: Free admission, parking $5
Homework Help Nights
Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday; next, Jan. 10
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.
Intro to Microsoft Word
Time: 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Date: Friday, Jan. 11
Place: DeKalb Public Library
More information: 815-756-9568 ext. 220 or dkplref@dkpl.org
Register online, by phone or at the reference desk.
'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'
Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Dates: Jan. 11 – 13
Place: Corner Theatre, Stevens Building, Northern Illinois University
Tickets: Adults $8, children and students, $5
A presentation of the classic C.S. Lewis tale by Annex/Dreamers Theatre Group.
Computer Basics and Help Lab
Time: 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 12
Place: DeKalb Public Library
More information: 815-756-9568 ext. 220 or dkplref@dkpl.org
A combination of the computer basics and help lab. Registration is optional but encouraged.
Online Job Search
Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 12
Place: DeKalb Public Library
More information: 815-756-9568 ext. 220 or dkplref@dkpl.org
Learn which sites are the best for local jobs and how to market yourself to a future employer. Register by phone, email or at the reference desk.
Northern Illinois Bridal Expo
Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Date: Sunday, Jan. 13
Place: Holmes Student Center, Normal Road and Lucinda Avenue
More information: 815-753-6389
More than 55 exhibitors and wedding vendors, and a fashion show at 2 p.m. Admission, taste testing and parking are free.
Microsoft Excel I and II
Time: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Date: Sunday, Jan. 13
Place: DeKalb Public Library
More information: 815-756-9568 ext. 220 or dkplref@dkpl.org
From 1:30 to 3 p.m., learn the basic skills to use Excel. From 3 to 4:30 p.m., Excel II picks up where Excel I left off. Sign up by phone, email or at the reference desk for one or both classes.
Chamber Concert
Time: 3 p.m.
Date: Sunday, Jan. 13
Place: Westminster Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road
More information: 815-756-2905
Thomas Cappaert, principal cellist for the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra, will perform J.S. Bach's Solo Suite No. 2 in D Minor for cello. Cappaert and fellow orchestra members Laurie Rodriguez, Victor Ryzhof and Gary Mattin will perform the Rondo from Brahms's Piano Quartet in G Minor. The concert is free; freewill offerings will be accepted.
Swing Dancing
Time: 7 – 11 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 15
Place: The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway
Cost: $5
More information: barbcityswing.com
Lesson at 7 p.m., then social dancing. No partner required. Casual dress; leather-soled shoes recommended.
Free Community Meal
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Date: First, third and fifth Wednesdays of each month; next, Jan. 16
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. Jan. 16 menu is tilapia with red potato wedges, tomatoes and zucchini and fruit. Jan. 30 menu is Salisbury steak, au gratin potatoes, green beans and fruit.
Blood Drive
Time: 3 – 7 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Jan. 17
Place: The DeKalb Masonic Lodge, corner of Fairview Drive and South Fourth Street
To make an appointment, call 815-758-5788 or email ffb66@juno.com. Walk-ins welcome. Donors receive a $10 Target gift card while supplies last.
'Reduce Your Stroke Risk'
Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Jan. 17
Place: Kish Hospital's Roberts Conference Center
More information: 815-748-8962 or www.kishhospital.org/programs
Cardiologist Paul Nguyen, MD, MS and nurse practitioner Magdalena Kloch, APN, will explore the factors contributing to stroke risk and preventative steps you can take. Heart-healthy meal will be provided at 6 p.m. This program is free, but registration is required and closes three days before the program date.
'Learning to Live Peaceably'
Time: 6 p.m.
Date: Friday, Jan. 18
Place: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb, 158 N. Fourth St.
After a community potluck, a panel of speakers will discuss ways to end violence, including, but not limited to, gun violence. Speakers include DeKalb County State's Attorney Richard Schmack, DeKalb Police Chief Gene Lowery, Maylan Dunn-Kenney, a professor of early education, and Dr. Toni Tollerud of the Northern Illinois University Education and Counseling Department.
'Rotator Cuff Tears'
Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Date: Monday, Jan. 21
Place: Kish Hospital's Roberts Conference Center
More information: 815-748-8962 or www.kishhospital.org/programs
Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of pain and disability. Orthopedic surgeons will explain the difference between acute and chronic tears and will discuss treatment options. Registration is required and closes three days before the program date.
'Girls Only ... Your Changing Body'
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 22
Place: Kish Hospital's Roberts Conference Center
Cost: $10 per family
More information: 815-748-8962 or www.kishhospital.org/programs
A class for 9- to 12-year-old girls and an adult female relative. The physical and emotional changes a young girl experiences can be overwhelming; knowing what to expect can lessen anxiety and make the transition smoother. Registration is required and closes three days before the program date.
'Smokers: Have You Thought About Quitting?'
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 22
Place: Kish Hospital's Roberts Conference Center
More information: 815-748-8962 or www.kishhospital.org/programs
Talk about the possibility of quitting and get answers to your questions about available options to make your next attempt successful. Registration is required and closes three days before the program date.
GENOA
Walk-in Blood Pressure Clinic
Time: 9 – 11 a.m.
Date: Wednesdays; next, Jan. 9
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.
Bingo
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Every Tuesday; next, Jan. 15
Place: Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St.
Blood Drive
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 16
Place: Genoa-Kingston High School
Line Dancing
Time: 7 – 11:30 p.m.
Date: Third Friday of every month; next, Jan. 18
Place: Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St.
Cost: $5
Line dancing by dancers' request. Split floor for couple dances and line dances.
Hymn Sing
Time: 6 p.m.
Date: Third Sunday of every month; next, Jan. 20
Place: Emmaus Baptist Church, 701 Pearson St.
HINCKLEY
Movie Night
Time: 4 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 9
Place: Hinckley Public Library
More information: 815-286-3220
A free showing of "Ice Age: Continental Drift." Sign up by phone or at the front desk.
Story Time
Time: 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Dates: Tuesdays and Wednesdays in January; next, Jan. 9
Place: Hinckley Public Library
More information: 815-286-3220
Stories, songs and crafts. Sign up by phone or at the front desk.
Homework Night
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 16 and 23
Place: Hinckley Public Library
More information: 815-286-3220
Students needing help with their homework can bring it to the library. Sign up by phone or at the front desk.
KINGSTON
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
Time: 7 – 11 a.m.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 12
Place: Kingston Friendship Center, 120 S. Main St.
Cost: $7, children 3 and younger $3
KIRKLAND
Blood Drive
Time: 3 – 7 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Jan. 17
Place: Kirkland Fire Department
LEE
Blood Drive
Time: 3 – 7 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Jan. 17
Place: St. James Catholic Church
SHABBONA
Summer Ball League Registration
Time: 9 – 11 a.m.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 12
Place: Lions Depot
Sign up for boys baseball and girls softball summer leagues. For children in Shabbona and Waterman.
SYCAMORE
Bingo
Time: Card sales start at 6 p.m.; play begins at 7:15
Date: Every Wednesday; next, Jan. 9
Place: Sycamore Veterans Home, 121 S. California St.
Jane Fargo Hotel Haunted Tour
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Date: Friday, Jan. 11
Place: Jane Fargo Hotel, 355 W. State St.
Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door
More information: www.mediummark.net
After a buffet-style dinner, guests will tour the hotel and hear about the staff's personal experiences. The evening ends with dessert and psychic impressions from medium Mark Dorsett about the hotel's "permanent guests."
Electronics Recycling Collection
Time: 9 – 11 a.m.
Date: Third Saturday of each month; next, Jan. 19
Place: Public Works Building, 475 N. Cross St.
Items accepted for recycling include anything with a battery or that plugs into a wall; batteries; refrigerators; monitors; scrap metal; cardboard and plastic.
WATERMAN
Walk-in Blood Pressure Clinic
Time: 9 – 11 a.m.
Date: Thursdays; next, Jan. 10
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.
