CORTLAND
Crochet Class
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
Information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
Preschool Story Time
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
Information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
Wednesday Afternoon Story and Craft Time
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
Information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
Young Adult Group
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Date: Thursdays
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
Information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
Pokémon Club
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Thursdays
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
Information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
DeKALB
Club 55 DeKalb
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dates: Monday through Friday
Place: Club 55, 330 Grove St.
Information: 815-758-4718
Overeaters Anonymous
Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: 330 Grove St.
Information: 815-899-8960
New Hope Food Pantry
Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1201 Twombly Road
Information: 815-756-7906
Teacher in the Library
Time and dates: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3350, or teacherinthelibrary@dkpl.org
Video Gaming Club with the Gaming Goat
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3400, or susang@dkp.org
For ages 11 to 17.
Open Chess Play
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: First Congregational Church, 615 N. First St.
Information: info@dekalbchess.com or www.dekalbchess.com
Weight Watchers
Times and dates: 10 a.m., noon and 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 7:30 and 9 a.m. Saturdays
Place: 2583 Sycamore Road
Information: www.weightwatchers.com
Book Babies Lapsit Program
Times and dates: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3300, or theresaw@dkpl.org
Introduction to Internet Basics
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Club 55, 330 Grove St.
Information: 815-758-8616
AARP Free Tax Aid
Time: 1 to 4 p.m. appointments
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 12
Place: Elder Care Services, 1701 E. Lincoln Highway
Information: 815-758-6550
Legacy Writing Workshop
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Dates: Tuesdays in March
Place: Club 55, 330 Grove St.
Information: 815-758-8616
Bethlehem Feed My Sheep Food Pantry
Times and dates: 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays
Place: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1915 N. First St.
Information: 815-758-3203
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Time: 3 to 6 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: St. Mary Ministry Center, the corner of Fourth Street and Fisk Avenue
Information: 815-758-5432
Ladies A Cappella Harmony Choir Practice
Time: 7:15 to 9:15 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Community of Christ Church, 1200 S. Malta Road
Information: Text 815-786-4436
Book Buddies
Time: 9:30 to 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3350, or theresaw@dkpl.org
Dietitian’s Dish
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, March 21
Place: KishHealth Cancer Center
Information: 815-748-2958
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Time: 1 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, March 21
Place: Elder Care Services, 1701 E. Lincoln Highway
Information: 779-777-3780
Anime and Manga Club
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, March 21
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Ages 13 and older can watch and discuss anime and participate in activities.
Stitch Niche Knitting/Crochet Club
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, March 21
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information; 815-756-9568, ext. 1701, or samanthah@dkpl.org
Computer Class: Introduction to Computers
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, March 21
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 2115, or joshuam@dkpl.org
Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the class.
Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Time: 8 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, March 21
Place: Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.
Cost: $25 to $55
Information: 815-758-1215
Minute to Win It
Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
Date: Thursday, March 22
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3400, or susang@dkpl.org
Space is limited to 15 participants at a time. For ages 10 and older.
Résumé Review
Time: 1 to 4:45 p.m.
Date: Thursday, March 22
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 2100, or brittak@dkpl.org
Register for a 45-minute review. Bring at least one printed copy of your résumé.
History Club Meeting
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, March 22
Place: Club 55, 330 Grove St.
Information: 815-758-8616
Free Movie: “Kung Fu Panda”
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Date: Thursday, March 22
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3400, or susang@dkpl.org
Bingo
Time: 4 p.m. doors open, 5 to 6:45 p.m. food available, 5:30 p.m. card sales, 7 p.m. early bird games, 7:30 p.m. regular bingo
Date: Thursdays
Place: DeKalb Elks Lodge, 209 S. Annie Glidden Road
Information: 815-756-6912
Cat Yoga
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Date: Thursday, March 22
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: cowzroc@gmail.com
Cyber Navigating
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Date: Thursday, March 22
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 2115, or joshuam@dkpl.org
Make an appointment to get help with your phone, tablet, computer, Facebook or Twitter.
Free Movie and Discussion: “Symphony of the Soil”
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, March 22
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 1701, or samanthah@dkpl.org
High School TAG
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Date: Thursday, March 22
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3400, or susang@dkpl.org
Teens can talk to librarians and decide which materials, books, programs and services they need.
Friday Morning Sexaholics Anonymous Group
Time: 6:30 a.m.
Date: Fridays
Place: Christ Community Outreach Center, 316 N. Sixth St.
Information: 815-508-0280
Fandom Coloring
Time: 1 to 6 p.m.
Date: Friday, March 23
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3400, or susang@dkpl.org
Coloring sheets and art supplies provided. For ages 10 and older.
Free Movie: “Cars 3”
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Date: Friday, March 23
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3350, or theresaw@dkpl.org
Music Fridays
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Date: Friday, March 23
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3400, or susang@dkpl.org
All-You-Can-Eat Country Breakfast
Time: 7 to 10 a.m.
Date: Saturday, March 24
Place: Trinity Lutheran Church, 303 S. Seventh St.
Cost: $8 adults, $3 children ages 5 to 8, children younger than 5 eat free
Information: 815-756-7374
AARP Free Tax Aid
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Date: Saturdays through April 14
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 2150, or dkplref@dkl.org
Free Hearing Tests
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Date: Saturday, March 24
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: kchung@niu.edu
Students and faculty at NIU will offer free hearing tests to children 18 years old and younger. Accompanying family members also welcome.
World of Reading: Book Fest
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, March 24
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3350, or theresaw@dkpl.org
All ages are invited to participate in a variety of activities, crafts and games.
Heartland Blood Drive
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, March 24
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 1701
To schedule a donation, sign up in person at the library or online at www.heartlandbc.org.
Overeaters Anonymous
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Date: Saturdays
Place: 312 E. Taylor St.
Information: 815-762-5932
Michael Charles Concert
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, March 24
Place: Fatty’s, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway
Information: 815-758-7737
Australian artist Michael Charles will perform original blues, blues based rock, inspiring ballads, as well as some well-known covers.
Free Community Meal
Time: 5 p.m.
Date: Sunday, March 25
Place: First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-6301
NAMI KDK Support Group
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Date: Monday, March 26
Place: Kishwaukee Hospital Conference Rooms 1 and 2
Information: 630-896-6264 or programs@namikdk.org
350Kishwaukee
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Date: Monday, March 26
Place: Bilder Room, DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: www.350kishwaukee.org
DeKalb Area Toastmasters Club
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Monday, March 26
Place: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 511 Russell Road
Life’s Next Chapter: Life after Retirement
Time: 1 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, March 27
Place: Club 55, 330 Grove St.
Information: 815-758-8616
GENOA
Club 55 Genoa
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Place: Genoa Public Library, 232 W. Main St.
Information: 815-784-2627
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: CrossWind Community Church, 13100 Cherry Road
Information: 815-784-3480
Bingo
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St.
Information: 815-785-5967
Nutrition and Health Workshop
Time: 10 a.m.
Dates: Wednesdays in March
Place: Club 55 Genoa, 232 W. Main St.
Information: 815-758-8616
Preschool Story Time
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: Genoa Public Library, 240 W. Main St.
Information: 815-784-2627
Wednesday Lightning and Queen of Hearts Drawing
Time: 6 p.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St.
Information: 815-784-5967
Understanding the New Tax Laws
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: Thursday, March 22
Place: Genoa Public Library, 240 W. Main St.
Cost: $10
Information: www.genoaareachamber.com
Matt Krueger of Krueger Accounting will present. Luncheon will be catered by Premier Catering. Open to the public. Register online.
AARP Free Tax Aid
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays through April 7
Place: Resource Bank, 310 S. IL Route 23
Information: 815-784-8301
Smelt Fry
Time: 4 to 7:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, March 24
Place: Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St.
Cost: $9
Information: 815-784-5967
Diabetes Healthy Eating Workshop
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Monday, March 26
Place: Club 55, 232 W. Main St.
Information: 815-758-8616
KIRKLAND
The Influence of American Rock ‘n Roll on The Beatles
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, March 21
Place: Olson’s Quiram Kirkland Funeral Home, 309 S. Fifth St.
Information: 815-522-6260
MALTA
Club 55 Malta
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Place: Club 55, 115 S. Third St.
Information: 815-758-4718
Kishwaukeys Barbershop Chorus
Time: 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Malta Village Hall, 302 S. Second St.
Information: 815-895-5955 or 815-756-3004
Free Easter Crafts
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, March 21
Place: Club 55, 115 S. Third St.
Information: 815-758-8616
DeKalb County Wind Farm Community Meeting
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Date: Saturday, March 24
Place: Kishwaukee College Theater
Information: 630-448-2511 or ConcernedCitizensforDeKalbCo@gmail.com
Creative Writing Group
Time: 1 p.m.
Date: Monday, March 26
Place: Club 55, 115 S. Third St.
Information: 815-758-8616
SYCAMORE
Club 55 Sycamore
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dates: Mondays and Thursdays
Place: Club 55, 940 E. State St.
Information: 815-758-4718
Sycamore Food Pantry
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave.
Information: 815-895-9113
Toddler Time
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
Prenatal Support Group
Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Children’s Home + Aid, 1430 DeKalb Ave.
Information: 815-899-0137
Wednesday Business Breakfast Network
Time: 8 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, March 21
Place: Sycamore Parkway, 605 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-3456 or dbreunlin@sycamorechamber.com
Story Time
Time: 10 a.m.
Dates: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
AARP Free Tax Aid
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Date: Wednesdays through April 11
Place: Sycamore Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave.
Information: 815-757-1800
Anxiety Support Group
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: Braden Counseling Center, 2600 DeKalb Avenue, Suite J
Information: info@bradencenter.com
Informal Chess Play
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
Business Builders’ Breakfast
Time: 8 a.m.
Date: Thursday, March 22
Place: Sweet Dream Desserts and Catering, 1969B DeKalb Ave.
Information: 815-895-3456 or dbreunlin@sycamorechamber.com
Library Loopers
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, March 22
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500, ext. 126
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Date: Thursdays
Place: Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave.
Information: 815-895-4618
Free Homebuyer Seminar
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Date: Thursday, March 22
Place: First Midwest Bank, 230 W. State St.
Information: 815-895-SOLD
DeKalb County Quilters’ Guild Meeting
Time: 6:30 p.m. social, 7 p.m. formal meeting
Date: Thursday, March 22
Place: St. Mary’s Parish Activity Center, 322 Waterman St.
Cost: $5 guests
Information: K.A.Fredrick@comcast.net
Kathy Flowers of Island Lake will present a program based on her book, “Old Glory!”
Stories and Songs with Bruce
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Friday, March 23
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500 ext. 131
DeKalb Area Creative Writers
Time: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Date: Friday, March 23
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
AARP Free Tax Aid
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Date: Saturdays through April 14
Place: Ideal Industries Product Training Room, 1122 Park Ave.
Girls Who Code
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Date: Saturdays through March
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500, ext. 131
Sign-up required.
All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Date: Saturday, March 24
Place Sycamore Moose Lodge, 317 W. State St.
Cost: $8 adults, $5 children 10 and younger
Information: 815-895-5273
Dinner benefits Voluntary Action Center’s kitchen renovation.
Kid’s Planting and Crafting Costume Party
Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Date: Sunday, March 25
Place: Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St.
Cost: $15
Information: 815-895-3737
Bestseller Book Club
Time: 6 p.m.
Date: Monday, March 26
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
Pokémon Players
Time: 5 to 6:15 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, March 27
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500, ext. 131