Community Calendar

Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation in cooperation with Dixon Elks Lodge 779 will sponsor a free children’s podiatry assessment clinic on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Morrison Podiatry, located at 841 N. Galena Avenue Suite 300 Dixon IL with Dr. David Yeager as the clinician in charge. The Clinic starts at 8:00 AM and is by appointment only. To make an appointment call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 1-800-272-0074 between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic.
No medical referral is necessary for the clinic but physicians are welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or second opinion. School nurses are welcome to refer children and families to the clinic. The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development.

Interested in learning more about firearms safety? Stop by the library for a one-hour presentation from NAMI of McHenry County describing the importance of secure firearm storage in suicide prevention and firearm misuse. Participants will understand the role firearms play in self-harm, the types of secure storage, firearm restraining orders, and more. Registration is required.

I am thrilled to share with you this exciting new FREE Physical Activity Summer Camp co-led by NIU’s Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology team specifically for autistic children! I am attaching the flyer – please share with anyone who you think might be interested. Here is the information:

We are recruiting autistic children to participate in our physical activity summer camp study with no cost. This study focuses on supporting motor, social, and communication development for children with autism.

Who can participate?

1. Children with a diagnosis of autism,

2. Must be between 3 and 9 years old, and

3. Must be able to follow one-step direction

When and Where?

July 7 - August 1, 2025

Tuesday to Thursday (2hrs per session in PM; Small coach-to-children ratio: 1 to 1-3)

Northern Illinois University at DeKalb

What’s Involved?

1. Autistic children (participants) will be asked to participate in 16 play-based sessions during the physical activity summer camp and complete pre-and post-assessments related to motor skills

2. Parents/Caregivers of the participants will:

3. Take a short survey about your family

4. Take a survey about your child’s social communication development

5. Be interviewed online or over the phone for approximately half an hour related to the summer camp

For participating in this summer camp, you will receive up to a $150 Amazon gift card.

Approximately 40 children with autism will participate in this research study at the DeKalb area. You and your child will be randomly assigned to either attend the summer camp (20 children) or receive the motor program information for your reference (20 children).

Who to Contact?

If you are interested in participating, please contact:

Dr. Catherine Cheung, wcheung@niu.edu, (412)327-6783

The DeKalb Township will host an AARP Safe Driver Course at their facility on July 9th & 10th. This 8-hour AARP Smart Driver course (split into 2 four-hour days) teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. Participants may also qualify for a multi-year automobile insurance discount by completing the course. Space is limited and attendees must pre-register for the course by calling the DeKalb Township at 815-758-8282. The classroom course costs $20 for AARP Members and $25 for non-members. Financial Assistance is available to qualifying DeKalb Township residents who are unable to pay the course fee. All inquiries about this course can be directed to Kimberly Barrios, Administrative & Communications Lead for the DeKalb Township.

The DeKalb Township will host an AARP Safe Driver Course at their facility on July 9th & 10th. This 8-hour AARP Smart Driver course (split into 2 four-hour days) teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. Participants may also qualify for a multi-year automobile insurance discount by completing the course. Space is limited and attendees must pre-register for the course by calling the DeKalb Township at 815-758-8282. The classroom course costs $20 for AARP Members and $25 for non-members. Financial Assistance is available to qualifying DeKalb Township residents who are unable to pay the course fee. All inquiries about this course can be directed to Kimberly Barrios, Administrative & Communications Lead for the DeKalb Township.

I am thrilled to share with you this exciting new FREE Physical Activity Summer Camp co-led by NIU’s Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology team specifically for autistic children! I am attaching the flyer – please share with anyone who you think might be interested. Here is the information:

We are recruiting autistic children to participate in our physical activity summer camp study with no cost. This study focuses on supporting motor, social, and communication development for children with autism.

Who can participate?

1. Children with a diagnosis of autism,

2. Must be between 3 and 9 years old, and

3. Must be able to follow one-step direction

When and Where?

July 7 - August 1, 2025

Tuesday to Thursday (2hrs per session in PM; Small coach-to-children ratio: 1 to 1-3)

Northern Illinois University at DeKalb

What’s Involved?

1. Autistic children (participants) will be asked to participate in 16 play-based sessions during the physical activity summer camp and complete pre-and post-assessments related to motor skills

2. Parents/Caregivers of the participants will:

3. Take a short survey about your family

4. Take a survey about your child’s social communication development

5. Be interviewed online or over the phone for approximately half an hour related to the summer camp

For participating in this summer camp, you will receive up to a $150 Amazon gift card.

Approximately 40 children with autism will participate in this research study at the DeKalb area. You and your child will be randomly assigned to either attend the summer camp (20 children) or receive the motor program information for your reference (20 children).

Who to Contact?

If you are interested in participating, please contact:

Dr. Catherine Cheung, wcheung@niu.edu, (412)327-6783

I am thrilled to share with you this exciting new FREE Physical Activity Summer Camp co-led by NIU’s Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology team specifically for autistic children! I am attaching the flyer – please share with anyone who you think might be interested. Here is the information:

We are recruiting autistic children to participate in our physical activity summer camp study with no cost. This study focuses on supporting motor, social, and communication development for children with autism.

Who can participate?

1. Children with a diagnosis of autism,

2. Must be between 3 and 9 years old, and

3. Must be able to follow one-step direction

When and Where?

July 7 - August 1, 2025

Tuesday to Thursday (2hrs per session in PM; Small coach-to-children ratio: 1 to 1-3)

Northern Illinois University at DeKalb

What’s Involved?

1. Autistic children (participants) will be asked to participate in 16 play-based sessions during the physical activity summer camp and complete pre-and post-assessments related to motor skills

2. Parents/Caregivers of the participants will:

3. Take a short survey about your family

4. Take a survey about your child’s social communication development

5. Be interviewed online or over the phone for approximately half an hour related to the summer camp

For participating in this summer camp, you will receive up to a $150 Amazon gift card.

Approximately 40 children with autism will participate in this research study at the DeKalb area. You and your child will be randomly assigned to either attend the summer camp (20 children) or receive the motor program information for your reference (20 children).

Who to Contact?

If you are interested in participating, please contact:

Dr. Catherine Cheung, wcheung@niu.edu, (412)327-6783

I am thrilled to share with you this exciting new FREE Physical Activity Summer Camp co-led by NIU’s Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology team specifically for autistic children! I am attaching the flyer – please share with anyone who you think might be interested. Here is the information:

We are recruiting autistic children to participate in our physical activity summer camp study with no cost. This study focuses on supporting motor, social, and communication development for children with autism.

Who can participate?

1. Children with a diagnosis of autism,

2. Must be between 3 and 9 years old, and

3. Must be able to follow one-step direction

When and Where?

July 7 - August 1, 2025

Tuesday to Thursday (2hrs per session in PM; Small coach-to-children ratio: 1 to 1-3)

Northern Illinois University at DeKalb

What’s Involved?

1. Autistic children (participants) will be asked to participate in 16 play-based sessions during the physical activity summer camp and complete pre-and post-assessments related to motor skills

2. Parents/Caregivers of the participants will:

3. Take a short survey about your family

4. Take a survey about your child’s social communication development

5. Be interviewed online or over the phone for approximately half an hour related to the summer camp

For participating in this summer camp, you will receive up to a $150 Amazon gift card.

Approximately 40 children with autism will participate in this research study at the DeKalb area. You and your child will be randomly assigned to either attend the summer camp (20 children) or receive the motor program information for your reference (20 children).

Who to Contact?

If you are interested in participating, please contact:

Dr. Catherine Cheung, wcheung@niu.edu, (412)327-6783

I am thrilled to share with you this exciting new FREE Physical Activity Summer Camp co-led by NIU’s Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology team specifically for autistic children! I am attaching the flyer – please share with anyone who you think might be interested. Here is the information:

We are recruiting autistic children to participate in our physical activity summer camp study with no cost. This study focuses on supporting motor, social, and communication development for children with autism.

Who can participate?

1. Children with a diagnosis of autism,

2. Must be between 3 and 9 years old, and

3. Must be able to follow one-step direction

When and Where?

July 7 - August 1, 2025

Tuesday to Thursday (2hrs per session in PM; Small coach-to-children ratio: 1 to 1-3)

Northern Illinois University at DeKalb

What’s Involved?

1. Autistic children (participants) will be asked to participate in 16 play-based sessions during the physical activity summer camp and complete pre-and post-assessments related to motor skills

2. Parents/Caregivers of the participants will:

3. Take a short survey about your family

4. Take a survey about your child’s social communication development

5. Be interviewed online or over the phone for approximately half an hour related to the summer camp

For participating in this summer camp, you will receive up to a $150 Amazon gift card.

Approximately 40 children with autism will participate in this research study at the DeKalb area. You and your child will be randomly assigned to either attend the summer camp (20 children) or receive the motor program information for your reference (20 children).

Who to Contact?

If you are interested in participating, please contact:

Dr. Catherine Cheung, wcheung@niu.edu, (412)327-6783

I am thrilled to share with you this exciting new FREE Physical Activity Summer Camp co-led by NIU’s Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology team specifically for autistic children! I am attaching the flyer – please share with anyone who you think might be interested. Here is the information:

We are recruiting autistic children to participate in our physical activity summer camp study with no cost. This study focuses on supporting motor, social, and communication development for children with autism.

Who can participate?

1. Children with a diagnosis of autism,

2. Must be between 3 and 9 years old, and

3. Must be able to follow one-step direction

When and Where?

July 7 - August 1, 2025

Tuesday to Thursday (2hrs per session in PM; Small coach-to-children ratio: 1 to 1-3)

Northern Illinois University at DeKalb

What’s Involved?

1. Autistic children (participants) will be asked to participate in 16 play-based sessions during the physical activity summer camp and complete pre-and post-assessments related to motor skills

2. Parents/Caregivers of the participants will:

3. Take a short survey about your family

4. Take a survey about your child’s social communication development

5. Be interviewed online or over the phone for approximately half an hour related to the summer camp

For participating in this summer camp, you will receive up to a $150 Amazon gift card.

Approximately 40 children with autism will participate in this research study at the DeKalb area. You and your child will be randomly assigned to either attend the summer camp (20 children) or receive the motor program information for your reference (20 children).

Who to Contact?

If you are interested in participating, please contact:

Dr. Catherine Cheung, wcheung@niu.edu, (412)327-6783