Community Calendar

Youth ages 8–14 are invited to a hybrid community book club that brings readers together to explore the American Revolution through shared reading, conversation, and film. Each month, participants watch a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with short videos connected to the featured books, followed by an informal discussion.

The featured titles for this session are “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere,” by Christopher Bing and “The Many Rides of Paul Revere,” by James Cross Giblin. The Many Rides of Paul Revere goes beyond the familiar legend to present a lively, accessible biography that traces Revere’s life from the son of a French immigrant to a skilled silversmith and key figure in the growing resistance to British rule, highlighting his many daring rides and wide-ranging accomplishments through clear prose and striking black-and-white archival images. The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere offers a visually stunning interpretation of Longfellow’s poem, blending history and imagination through meticulous research, period maps, reproduced documents, and dramatic engravings that immerse readers in the tense night of April 1775, creating not just a history lesson, but a powerful artistic experience that brings the American Revolution vividly to life.

The program runs approximately 45–60 minutes and is free and open to the public. To register virtually, please visit: https://shorturl.at/VRKtu. Copies of the book are available at the Condit Branch.

Join RAMP Disability Resources and Services at Cahoots for an evening of wine, beer, spirits, and food samplings from various local vendors and live music. Come prepared to bid on our annual silent auction via smartphone to benefit RAMP's programs and services.

This year we are excited to have Disco Drinks, Disco Chicken, Linos, Baker Street, The Raven, Ambience Cuisine and Catering, Mary's Market, Barnstormer Distillery, 5 Bar, Pig Minds, Lena Brewing, Urban Forest, The District, Sassy Mac Boys, and 27 Aluna providing samples to event attendees!

Register here: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx...
For reasonable accommodations or questions contact Amanda Fair at afair@rampcil.org

On Friday, May 1, DeKalb County TRIAD, Kishwaukee College, and DeKalb Township will co-host their annual free Senior Car Clinic at Kishwaukee College. DeKalb County residents age 55 and older are invited to participate.

Students from Kishwaukee College’s Automotive Technology Department will perform 25-point inspections and fluid top-offs under the supervision of instructors. While vehicles are being serviced, participants will enjoy coffee and donuts, receive May Day baskets and other gifts, and have opportunities to connect with local senior service providers.

DeKalb County TRIAD serves older adults by providing empowering and inclusive programs focused on quality of life, safety, and crime prevention. Organizers say the clinic helps keep older drivers safe, reduces the risk of unnecessary repair costs, and provides valuable hands-on training for students.

Reservations are required, and appointments are limited. To schedule, contact Kimberly at DeKalb Township at 815-758-8282. Seniors from neighboring counties are encouraged to join the waitlist and may be contacted if openings become available.

It is a gathering of women to encourage and uplift one another.

(This event is one hour, but there are refreshments after, so it could go to 3 pm.)

Explore under the light of the Flower Moon on a hike to see various blooming wildflowers. Ages 8 and up. Registration required

oin us at Severson Dells for these family-friendly, open-house style events. Each month will have a different nature theme full of hands-on, minds-on activities for guests of all ages to participate in. Celebrate local pollinators in May, meet live butterflies and take home milkweed seeds to plant.

Classes will take place Monday and Wednesdays for 6 weeks, beginning May 4th.
Chair Yoga offers a gentle, accessible way to improve flexibility, strength, and balance—all from the comfort and support of a chair. Designed for adults 60+, this welcoming class helps reduce stress, ease stiffness, and promote overall well-being in a safe, supportive environment.

Classes held by Health, Wellness, and Fitness Instructor of 40 years, Patricia Kessinger

Learn how to grow native plants and adopt environmentally friendly practices to bring the beauty of flowers to our yards while providing important habitats for our local wildlife with Christine Kustra of McHenry County Conservation District.

Opportunity House’s Annual Art Exhibition is a free community event showcasing art pieces created by Opportunity House program participants and staff.

Join us for an evening of beautiful art, live music, raffles, hors d’oeuvres, and live floral arrangements thanks to this year’s community sponsor, Willrett Flowers.

​Cash Bar Available.

Celebrate 13 years of generosity during Give DeKalb County! This annual fundraising event supports nonprofits with easy ways to give—plus every donation is boosted by the Bonus Pool.

Give online from midnight to midnight on May 7 at GiveDeKalbCounty.org. Browse by cause, follow the leaderboard, or support multiple nonprofits in one transaction.

Beginning in April, donors who prefer to give by check can print a mail-in donation form at GiveDeKalbCounty.org, list their chosen organization(s) and donation amount(s), then write one check for the total amount payable to “DCCF.” Mail it with the completed donation form to the DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore, IL 60178 (postmarked April 23 - May 7). Donations from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) follow the mail-in guidelines.

Hosted by the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership, a program of the DeKalb County Community Foundation, Give DeKalb County has raised more than $12.8 million to date. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and make a difference on May 7!