Community Calendar

Award-winning vocalist Maureen Christine brings her crystal-clear voice to deliver an uplifting after-hours concert in the library’s main lobby! This event features Maureen’s heartfelt renditions of inspiring songs including Wind Beneath My Wings, You Raise Me Up, Because You Loved Me, and You Light Up My Life. She will also sing classic gems such as Over The Rainbow, What A Wonderful World, Morning Has Broken, and You’ll Never Walk Alone. You’ll also hear some lighter songs including L-O-V-E, Sunny Side of the Street, Love Will Keep Us Together, and more.

Maureen Christine is a celebrated Broadway-style entertainer. She delights audiences throughout the country with her “natural melodious, expressive voice” (AllMusic Guide) and is heralded as a “singer worth crowing about” by the Chicago Tribune for her thoughtful interpretations of great American standards, romantic ballads, and original compositions.

Maureen will be joined by Michael Bazan, a highly-regarded woodwind player. As a professional musician, Michael has played saxophone, flute, and clarinet, with several musical legends, including Billy Eckstine, Cab Calloway, Bob Hope, Jerry Lewis, Frankie Valli, and more. Michael has also performed in various symphony orchestras, including the Rockford Symphony Orchestra and the Galesburg Symphony. An active musician, he continues to learn and perform in the Chicago area and throughout the Midwest.

Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and music will begin at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required.

For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.

Bring a chair or blanket and join BCCD, the Ida Public Library, and the Rockford Amateur Astronomy Club at Spencer Conservation Area at 1121 N Appleton Road for International Observe the Moon Night! We’ll learn all about our night sky beacon and take a closer look through telescopes. This event is free to everyone. No registration is required. For more information, contact the Ida Public Library at 815-544-3838.

*International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide public event that encourages observation, appreciation and understanding of our Moon and its connection to space science, exploration, and human culture.

This presentation is loosely structured as a three-part magic act. Ernest discusses the many representations of Native Americans in media, how far back these depictions go, and how these representations inform audiences' perceptions of Native peoples and issues.

Ernest M. Whiteman III is a Northern Arapaho filmmaker, artist, writer and media educator and Co-director of First Nations Film and Video Festival.

This program is supported by Illinois Humanities. Illinois Road Scholars and Illinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Democracy Demands Wisdom and the Illinois General Assembly as well as by contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations.

🍂 Lace up for Taft! 🍂
Join us Sunday, October 5th in Oregon, IL for the Together for Taft 5K Walk/Run — happening alongside the AOP Oregon Fall Festival! Walk it, talk it, or run it — just bring your friends and your energy. 🌿 Start time is 8:15 AM (arrive by 7:45). Let’s move together, build community, and support the future of the Lorado Taft Campus. 💚
Sponsored by Constellation Energy

Enjoy our Award-Winning Farmers Market every Sunday at The Dole Mansion from 10am - 2pm!

Fantastic Variety of Farmers, Food Purveyors, Artisans, Food-Trucks, Live Music, Brunch Beverages and Complimentary childrens entertainment! Free Face Painting and Balloon Creations! Plus Roaming Characters ready to delight and take photos with! Come on out and spend a few hours with us for a Sunday Funday experience!!!

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is collecting donations for the Sycamore United Methodist Church (SUMC) Coat Ministry. Needed items include new and gently used coats, boots, mittens, scarves, and other winter accessories. All Northern Rehab locations are serving as collection sites at their DeKalb, Genoa, and Rochelle locations. Please drop off donated items between October 6 -17.

For additional information about Northern Rehab, please call 815.756.8524, visit www.northernrehabpt.com or find us on most social media platforms.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is collecting donations for the Sycamore United Methodist Church (SUMC) Coat Ministry. Needed items include new and gently used coats, boots, mittens, scarves, and other winter accessories. All Northern Rehab locations are serving as collection sites at their DeKalb, Genoa, and Rochelle locations. Please drop off donated items between October 6 -17.

For additional information about Northern Rehab, please call 815.756.8524, visit www.northernrehabpt.com or find us on most social media platforms.

Improve your knowledge of English and become more comfortable speaking in everyday situations. Practice basic English grammar concepts in conversation, learning how to ask and answer questions, expanding your vocabulary, and learning to understand the sounds of spoken English.

This class is intended for adult participants at a low intermediate level of speaking English or higher, but all are welcome to attend.

On September 2 this class will be held in the Bilder Family Meeting Room.

This program requires registration. There will be limited seats for unregistered patrons.

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

For centuries, we have known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science can provide insights into optimizing your physical and cognitive health as you age. Join the Alzheimer’s Association at the library for a presentation exploring the links between a nutritious diet and a healthier brain. We will use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Registration is required. Please sign up at: https://woodstock.librarycalendar.com/events/month

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is collecting donations for the Sycamore United Methodist Church (SUMC) Coat Ministry. Needed items include new and gently used coats, boots, mittens, scarves, and other winter accessories. All Northern Rehab locations are serving as collection sites at their DeKalb, Genoa, and Rochelle locations. Please drop off donated items between October 6 -17.

For additional information about Northern Rehab, please call 815.756.8524, visit www.northernrehabpt.com or find us on most social media platforms.