Jul 26 Friday
Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is hosting a combination Food & School Supplies Drive from July 15-26, 2024, to collect non-perishable food items and school supplies to benefit food pantries that serve the DeKalb, Sycamore, Genoa, and Rochelle communities. Donations will support Barb Food Mart, Spartan Food Pantry, Genoa Area Food Hub, and Rochelle Christian Food Pantry. Donations may be dropped off at any Northern Rehab location in DeKalb, Genoa, or Rochelle. When dropping off donations, enter our raffle to win a gift card to a local business/restaurant. For more information, please visit northernrehabpt.com/food-drive/ or call 815.756.8524. Thank you in advance for your support and contribution!
Learn more button: https://northernrehabpt.com/food-school-supplies-drive/
Jul 27 Saturday
This is the 12th Annual R2OC-Rock River Robotics Off-season Competition. 33 FIRST Robotics teams from 5 states will be competing with robots designed and built by high school students. The robots can weigh up to 125 pounds. They will play a 3v3 game called Cresendo, the 2024 FIRST Robotics Challenge. The official season ended in April 2024. This event is hosted by four teams from Winnebago, Rockford, Boone County, and Hononegah HS. (DeKalb Crowbotics team will be in attendance!)
Sample fruits and vegetables from around the globe!
Summer is the best time for fresh fruits and vegetables, and this summer, we think it’s time to treat our taste buds to a few new options. Try samples of a variety of seasonal fruits and veggies from around the world, and hopefully find a few new favorites.
This program is open to all ages and does not require registration. Samples will be available while supplies last. Please be aware of any individual allergies before sampling each item.
This program is sponsored by the DeKalb Kiwanis Club’s “Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body” initiative.
For more information, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
Playing music from every decade and virtually every style, Good Clean Fun delivers an exciting show that's guaranteed to put a smile on anyone's face and bring everyone out to the dance floor!
Led by husband-and-wife team, Good Clean Fun is the perfect party band for any occasion. Mike & Traci put love, personalization, and energy into every performance. Good Clean Fun has been entertaining the New York Tri-State area since 1997. and the Midwest since 2006. They currently hold the "Couple's Choice Award" for the last 6 consecutive years.
This performance is free and open to all. No registration is required. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.
Bring your family, your chairs, your hats, and a picnic for an afternoon of Jazz in July. Yorkville Big Band will provide an afternoon of traditional swing music to enjoy while relaxing and picnicking on the beautiful grounds of the Edith Farnsworth House.
Jul 28 Sunday
Conecte su cuerpo y respiración en esta clase de yoga para principiantes, impartida en español e inglés. Dirigido por Lily Herbold, una instructora de yoga registrada que obtuvo su certificación en tres escuelas de yoga internacionales diferentes y enseña yoga en Stateline YMCA. Tenemos algunos tapetes disponibles para prestar, pero recomendamos traer el suyo. La clase puede tener lugar en el interior o al aire libre, dependiendo del clima. El costo es de $7 por persona y se puede pagar en línea por adelantado o en efectivo en persona.
Connect your body and breath in this beginner-friendly yoga class, taught in Spanish and English. Led by Lily Herbold, a registered yoga instructor who earned her certification at three different international yoga schools and teaches yoga at the Stateline YMCA. We have a few mats available for borrowing, but recommend bringing your own. Class may take place indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather. Cost is $7/person which can be paid online in advance or with cash in person.
Our summer story time with the South Beloit Public Library returns! Join us on Friday mornings or Sunday afternoons for reading and activity time under our cottonwood tree. Recommended for children ages 3-5, this series will introduce our local plant and animal friends to help build nature vocabulary, as well as Spanish and American Sign Language vocabulary.
Each Friday is a new nature theme, and the theme is repeated on Sundays. Please register once for the series, and you join us for as many story times as you are able.
Thanks to support from the Judith H. Adams Fund for the purpose of nature literacy, you can use the coupon code story2024 to receive free admission to this program!
Jul 30 Tuesday
The Putnam County Public Library District is thrilled to announce that on Tuesday, July 30th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the public is invited to stop by Hopkins Park in Granville to visit the Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) Traveling Science Center as part of the Library’s 2024 Summer Program, “Read, Renew, Repeat.”
The INHS Traveling Science Center is a 320 square foot mobile classroom for youth and adults that features informational and engaging hands-on exhibits about Illinois biodiversity and natural resources. Visitors will learn about habitats, flora and fauna of Illinois by exploring interactive, educational panels, stunning displays, props and handouts.
The event is free, open to the public, and is made possible through generous support by Boggio’s Orchard & Produce, Financial Plus Credit Union, Granville National Bank, and North Central Bank. The Granville Branch of the Putnam County Public Library District is located at 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville. For more information, please call the Granville Branch at 815-339-2038.
Become a community scientist by joining our staff in monitoring our monarch population. Drop in on Tuesdays at 4:00pm for a walk through a prairie where we practice protocol from the Monarch Larvae Monitoring Program. All ages welcome, no prior experience necessary. This series is free and there is no registration.
Jul 31 Wednesday
Cool off at The Confluence with some classic summer fun! Borrow a pair of rubber boots to explore the muddy woodland trails, enjoy a picnic at the pavilion, and splash to your heart’s content. Bring your own water toys, or borrow from Nature At The Confluence. All ages are welcome for fun in the water and sun.