Jul 07 Thursday
The DeKalb School District’s food pantry is moving from Huntley Middle School. Beginning on Thursday, July 29, Barb Food Mart’s new home will be Chesebro Elementary School, 900 E. Garden Street in DeKalb. Barb Food Mart will continue to be open every week on Thursdays between 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. —The pantry’s final food distribution day at Huntley is on July 14. The pantry is closed on July 22. -- Barb Food Mart serves families with children in DeKalb schools. Those using the pantry must register every year, either online at www.barbfoodmart.com or by contacting the office of the school attended by a child. Send questions to barbfoodmart@d428.org. --At Chesebro, food will continue to be distributed outdoors with curbside pickup for those who drive up to the front door at the Garden Street entrance. Walk-up pickup will be available for those who park in the parking lot accessed off Taylor Street and walk to the entrance. Wagons will be available to help people carry food boxes to cars.—Beginning on July 28, donations of food and personal care items may be dropped off at Chesebro using the Garden Street entrance. Donation times are Wednesdays between 1:00-2:30 p.m. and Thursdays between 9:00-10:30 a.m. Beginning July 26, mail monetary donations to Chesebro Elementary School, 900 E. Garden St., DeKalb, IL 60115. Do not mail or drop off donations at Huntley at this time.
Do you love playing badminton at school or in your backyard? Join us to learn more about badminton basics, including how to hold your racket, serving, and different types of shots. Badminton World Federation certified coaches will help you improve your badminton skills! All badminton equipment will be provided.
This free program is intended for adults and teens. Due to space limitations, registration is required.
For more information or help registering, please contact Tristan at tristand@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2114.
Jul 09 Saturday
Support K9 superheroes in training!
Donate your post 4th of July aluminum cans to Dogs On the Go Assistance Dogs - a McHenry County 501c3 non-profit organization.
Drop cans off at the McHenry County Farm Bureau parking lot on Saturday, July 9th from 8:30am to 11:30am.
Your cans become cash that directly supports RESCUED pups in training as service dogs for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Silvie (pictured) alerts her owner to many critical, every day sounds - such a door knock, driveway alarm, cell phone, smoke alarm, and someone calling her owner’s name.
Your donation CAN and WILL make a difference in our ability to continue transforming K9 and human lives.
Kindred Spirits CampSaturday, July 7 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.For those adults who want a summer camp experience, come and join us for a day of camper fun. Games, crafts and exploration will fill our hours. Members/$35, General Admission/$45.
Jul 10 Sunday
Join us in the garden on the second and fourth Sunday of each month to learn new garden skills and build community. Classes start with one of our experienced educators covering a specific topic, followed by lunch and time for conversation with fellow garden lovers. This is a great chance to grow your knowledge, connect with experts, and meet new people.
Preparation: Classes take place outside, so dress for the weather in clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Bring your own lunch, a water bottle, and comfortable work gloves. We recommend wearing sturdy closed-toe shoes. Our educators will provide the tools and instruction.
Registration: You can choose to attend some or all of the classes based on your interest and availability. Classes are $15 each, or $50 per session (five classes March-May and six classes June-August).
We want everyone to have a chance to learn new skills and develop new relationships. If you would like to attend the Sunday Skill Share and are unable to pay the registration fee, please contact us at programs@learngrowconnect.org for information about our financial assistance options.
Jul 13 Wednesday
Full Moon Hike
Sunday, July 13, 2022 | 8:30 to 10 p.m.
Join us to wander the woods and prairie during the Buck Moon. Learn about nature at nighttime! Members/$3, General Admission/$5.
Jul 16 Saturday
“Take a Walk in Our Gardens” is the theme of this year’s garden walk presented by the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners on July 16, 2022 from 10am to 3pm. Explore six beautiful diverse gardens and a wildflower sanctuary and meet the gardeners who designed, created and maintain them. Gardens focus on native and heritage plants, ecosystem gardening techniques, year-round gardening interest and unique hardscape ideas for the home garden.
$15 advance tickets; $20 on July 16th. Children under 12 are free; no strollers allowed in gardens. Some gardens are not handicapped accessible.
Tickets may be purchased in advance through the Batavia Park District Office in Batavia, IL; the Mobil Station in Batavia on Hwy 31; Shady Hill Nursery in Elburn; Heinz Brother’s Nursery in St. Charles; and The Growing Place Nursery in Aurora and Naperville. Tickets are also available online through Eventbright and will be ready for pick up at the “Will Call” table July 16 at 700 W. Fabyan Parkway in Batavia, IL from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
For more information contact us via bataviaplaindirtgardeners@gmail.om or call (630)388-8493.
Jul 18 Monday
Join Severson staff and volunteers for a Monday sunset paddle and experience nature from one of our canoes! Our paddles will take place on the beautiful Kishwaukee River, but location will be confirmed the Friday before the paddle based on weather and other factors. Before each paddle, we offer an introductory canoeing lesson, our “Quickstart Program,” for paddlers who have not done a Canoe Convoy before or those that would like a refresher on paddling and paddle safety.
5:20 p.m. - Quickstart Sign-In
5:45 p.m. - Regular Sign In
Due to the high demand for this program, please only register for two evenings. Please RSVP below. If you are interested in attending more than two, please call us at 815-335-2915 to be put on the waitlist.
Due to safety considerations, this program is best for participants over 70 lbs. Because our volunteers operate the car shuttle with their own vehicles, we are requiring proof of vaccination/boosting at event check-in (you can show a photo of your vaccine card on your phone). Masks will also be required during the short canoe shuttles.
We require a $10 deposit for all paddlers because of the high rate of no-shows the last couple of years. If you show up or cancel your reservation by the Friday before the paddle you will receive a full refund. Thank you for understanding.
Donations help keep this program afloat and allow us to offer our program for “free” to those who may not be able to afford a trip elsewhere. You can donate your deposit to help keep this program going.
Jul 20 Wednesday
Opening Zoom session to discuss rates of maternal and infant mortality of African American and Latino mothers and children in Winnebago County. Health care disparities for children and families in Winnebago County. Sessions 2-5 presented by neonatal specialists from Rockford hospitals on prenatal and post-delivery care for mom and infants.
Presented live on Facebook @WinnebagoCountyActionTeam and on Zoom. Meeting ID: 834 3011 8480Passcode: 474023tLink: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83430118480?pwd=OUt6MEFic1NlUU41WTFoNEdpSDB6QT09#success
Jul 21 Thursday
