Community Calendar

The annual Gardener's Pathway and Artisan Market hosted by the DeKalb County Master Gardeners returns on February 28 at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, 1350 W Prairie Dr, Sycamore, from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Gardeners of all experience levels are invited to grow their skills and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts at this year’s Gardener’s Pathway and Artisan Market, a full-day educational event designed to inspire, inform, and kick-start the spring season.

Registration is open through February 14 at https://go.illinois.edu/GP2026. The program fee is $50.

The Stagecoach Trail — how we love to see those signs and imagine what northern Illinois looked like during the stagecoach era. Step back in time with storyteller, writer, and photographer Jon McGinty as he brings to life the fascinating stagecoach era of our region, spanning roughly 1820 to 1850.‍

Jon has been writing articles for Northwest Quarterly since 2005 and had his own commercial photography studio at one time. He will share the history of the old routes, stops, and inns — some of which still stand today — while painting a vivid picture of the coaches, horses, and travelers who once traveled these roads.

Join geologist Sara Kurth for a hands-on rock and mineral identification class. Learn to classify minerals using observation and hardness testing. Perfect for curious rock-hounds or scouts working on Earth Science badges, this class will deepen your understanding of earth science and teach you to identify rocks and minerals like a pro!

Welcome back to the Fiber Arts Club! This month, we will explore the wide range of sewing tools and sewing machine accessories. Local fabric shop MAD Fabrics + Studio owner Rachael will help demonstrate how to use these tools.

All skill levels are welcome to learn a new technique or bring your own project to work on. This club is an open format to try out different fiber arts and form a community of fiber friends! Enjoy tea or coffee and comforting background music. Intended for teens and adults. No registration is required.

For more information, please contact Emily at emilyk@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 6106.

When the time comes to choose a Medicare plan or review your existing coverage the options can become overwhelming. This workshop presented by Jane Sanchez of Aegis Resources, Inc. will provide critical information about the various Medicare plans.

Learning English can be difficult, and pronouncing the words correctly is a real challenge. In this six-week workshop you’ll learn to pronounce consonant and consonant blend sounds, practice hearing and saying the 20 vowel sounds of English, and learn how to pronounce common prefixes and suffixes.

This program is for adults. Registration is required.

For more information or to register, please contact Britta at brittak@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2100.

Join us for an Artist talk at 6 p.m. in the Greenhill Center of the Arts atrium, followed by a reception from 7-8:30 p.m.

The 2026 Schuh Visiting Artist exhibition “Hybrid Intelligence” features the work of internationally renowned artist Fei Jun, as well as work made by UW-Whitewater students enrolled in the Schuh Visiting Artist workshop. The workshop and exhibition focus on how emerging AI technologies reshape our artistic practices, ethical thinking, and ecological consciousness. As boundaries between human and machine blur, artists are increasingly positioned at the center of dialogues between technology, society, and the future. By emphasizing AI’s role not only in production but in conceptual development of artwork, this year’s Schuh Visiting Artist program promotes a broader understanding of how intelligent systems might reshape our relationship to creativity, subjectivity, and aesthetics.

The Crossman Gallery is always free, and all are welcome.
Crossman Gallery hours (during scheduled exhibitions): Monday - Thursday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Parking is available without a permit in Lots 1 and 2 for the March 5 event.

Curious about sourdough but not sure where to start? Sourdough 101 is an introductory program that breaks down the basics of this popular bread: from what a starter is and how to care for it, to the simple science behind fermentation. You’ll learn beginner-friendly techniques, common troubleshooting tips, and how to bake your first loaf with confidence.

This program is free to attend. Registration is not required. Intended for adults.

For additional information, please contact Amy at amyf@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 6108.

Michael Rehberg of Black Point Estate will introduce us to the six beer barons of nearby Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and the four major brewers in Milwaukee. Plus, learn the differences between ale and lager beer, the basics of brewing beer in the 19th century, and the brewers’ response to prohibition.

Learning English can be difficult, and pronouncing the words correctly is a real challenge. In this six-week workshop you’ll learn to pronounce consonant and consonant blend sounds, practice hearing and saying the 20 vowel sounds of English, and learn how to pronounce common prefixes and suffixes.

This program is for adults. Registration is required.

For more information or to register, please contact Britta at brittak@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2100.