Community Calendar

The Lightbeam Players present Conversations at a Dead Man’s Grave, a 1-hour play for ages 10 and up.

While visiting her brother’s grave on the one-year anniversary of his disappearance, May Thompson meets a strange girl named Sage who claims to be her half-sister. But May has never met her before! Sage has proof pointing to her story being true. But something isn't adding up.

Stories aren't aligning, and May can't shake the feeling that something's wrong. As May begins to unravel the mystery of what happened to her brother, things begin to take a turn, and it soon seems you might not be able to trust the things that go on in your very own head.

With this production, Lightbeam Players, a theatre company run by kids, for kids, is debuting its first teen-led production. Best of all, it’s entirely free and requires no registration.

For more information, please contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.

Curious about what the cards say about love? Whether you’re a skeptic, a romantic, or just tarot-curious, this program invites you to explore the fascinating connection between tarot and personal relationships.

With the help of local tarot reader, Annie Hex, discover romantic archetypes, learn about iconic cards, and find out how tarot can spark reflection and conversation between you and those you love the most.

This program is free to attend. Registration is not required. This program is intended for adults. For additional information about Annie Hex, visit anniehex.com.

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

The Senior Resource Center invites the community to blast off into the future of space exploration with a free presentation, “Back to the Moon: Artemis II and What It Means for All of Us,” on Tuesday, February 17 at 11:00 a.m. The program will be presented by Sarah Treadwell, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador and science communicator.

NASA’s Artemis II mission will be the first crewed journey around the Moon in more than 50 years, sending three Americans and one Canadian on a 10-day mission this month. During this engaging presentation, attendees will learn how Artemis II fits into NASA’s broader plan to return humans to the Moon and build toward a long-term, sustainable lunar presence—advancing science, exploration, and innovation for generations to come. Ultimately, the goal is to learn how to live and work on another world as we prepare for human missions to Mars.

Sarah Treadwell is a professional science communicator with a background in space science, astrobiology, and immersive media. In addition to being a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, she is also a research science affiliate with the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, focusing on science communication and education.

The presentation at the Senior Resource Center is free, but seating is limited. To reserve a spot, call 815-235-9777.

Come explore our place in space—and what returning to the Moon means for all of us.

Choosing the right cannabis at the dispensary can be overwhelming but the representatives from Terrabis of Woodstock will be here to help. Learn the difference between CBD, THC, and how terpenes in cannabis strains can have differing mental and physical effects.

This program is strictly for adults ages 21+. Visitors under 21 will not be permitted to attend.

The art of David Van Delinder is now on display in the Lowden Gallery from January 1 – February 28.

David’s career actually began in the music business. Blessed with talent in both art and music, he was a premier area guitarist at a young age, recording and performing with Chicago folk legends Bonnie Koloc, Steve Goodman, John Prine and others. His songs have been published and recorded by name artists.

When the road became unsuitable for a married man and father, he turned to his other muse, art. He worked his way up to senior art director for a well-known Chicago agency before deciding to go out on his own. He became a successful and respected freelance illustrator and graphic designer creating art and designs for billboards, magazines, packaging, and books.

David’s fine art is rooted in traditional technique and classical composition. His pen and ink drawings of abandoned barns and jazz musicians, impressionistic florals, landscapes, and classical oil portraits all display both virtuosity and inspiration.

Mr. Van Delinder also accepts commissioned portraits and other works in oil, pastel, charcoal and pen and ink. His pencil portraits of musicians and dancers are very popular and highly sought after.

He lives and works in Cherry Valley, IL.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in DeKalb invites everyone to join us for a Traditional Ash Wednesday service with Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes at 6 P.M. A potluck soup supper will follow the evening service at 7 P.M. The service will be live streamed.

Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the Christian season of Lent: a forty-day period marked by fasting and prayer to prepare the faithful to receive the joy of Easter.

St. Paul’s services of the Word and Table are conducted every Sunday at 9:30 AM and are live streamed. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is located at 900 Normal Road in DeKalb and is also handicap accessible. All are welcome.

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.

The Environmental Study Group offers the second in a series of lectures at the Freeport Public Library on the cost of living with climate change. The series shares information on how climate change impacts people in Northwest Illinois now and in the future.

On Wednesday, February 18th, Dr. John Herrmann, Professor Emeritus from the Center for One Health and the School of Public Health, University of Illinois, will discuss the health impacts of climate change.

Dr. Herrmann, DVM, MPH, DACT is a Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Clinical Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Illinois, where he was on the faculty from 2004 through 2022. He taught epidemiology to medical, veterinary medical, and public health students for over twenty years. He has extensive public health policy experience at local, state, and federal levels and has served on the Illinois State Board of Health for the past 12 years.

Future lectures are on March 18, April 8, and May 6. For details check the Freeport Library events calendar link listed below.

The series is being held at the Freeport Public Library, located at 100 E Douglas Street in Freeport, in partnership with the Northwest Illinois Trails Foundation, the University of Illinois Extension, the Northwest Illinois Bird and Nature Alliance, Illinois Sierra Club, and the City of Freeport.

The series is free and open to the public. Each session will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a lecture and time for questions and discussion on the topics presented. Refreshments will be provided. For further information, refer to https://freeportpubliclibrary.librarymarket.com or ESG Facebook page @esgroup32.

Speaker Series: The Health Impacts of Climate Change. February 18, 2026, at 6:30pm, Freeport Public Library

The Environmental Study Group offers the second in a series of lectures on the cost of living with climate change. The series shares information on how climate change impacts people in Northwest Illinois now and in the future. It will be held at the Freeport Public Library, located at 100 E Douglas Street in Freeport in partnership with the Northwest Illinois Trails Foundation, the University of Illinois Extension, the Northwest Illinois Bird and Nature Alliance, Illinois Sierra Club, and the City of Freeport.

On Wednesday, February 18, Dr. John Herrmann, Professor Emeritus from the Center for One Health and the School of Public Health, University of Illinois, will discuss the health impacts of climate change.

Dr. Herrmann, DVM, MPH, DACT is a Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Clinical Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Illinois, where he was on the faculty from 2004 through 2022. He taught epidemiology to medical, veterinary medical, and public health students for over twenty years. He has extensive public health policy experience at local, state, and federal levels and has served on the Illinois State Board of Health for the past 12 years.

Future lectures are on March 18, April 8, and May 6. For details check the Freeport Library events calendar link listed below.

The series is free and open to the public. Each session will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a lecture and time for questions and discussion on the topics presented. Refreshments will be provided. For further information, refer to https://freeportpubliclibrary.librarymarket.com or ESG Facebook page @esgroup32.

The art of David Van Delinder is now on display in the Lowden Gallery from January 1 – February 28.

David’s career actually began in the music business. Blessed with talent in both art and music, he was a premier area guitarist at a young age, recording and performing with Chicago folk legends Bonnie Koloc, Steve Goodman, John Prine and others. His songs have been published and recorded by name artists.

When the road became unsuitable for a married man and father, he turned to his other muse, art. He worked his way up to senior art director for a well-known Chicago agency before deciding to go out on his own. He became a successful and respected freelance illustrator and graphic designer creating art and designs for billboards, magazines, packaging, and books.

David’s fine art is rooted in traditional technique and classical composition. His pen and ink drawings of abandoned barns and jazz musicians, impressionistic florals, landscapes, and classical oil portraits all display both virtuosity and inspiration.

Mr. Van Delinder also accepts commissioned portraits and other works in oil, pastel, charcoal and pen and ink. His pencil portraits of musicians and dancers are very popular and highly sought after.

He lives and works in Cherry Valley, IL.