May 25 Saturday
Children are invited to use their senses to investigate the magic of seeds! Dress for the weather because we will take a nature walk, as well as enjoy story time and a snack indoors. This program is best suited for children ages 4-6 and their caretakers, siblings are also welcome.
Thanks to a community grant from the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, you can use the code BeloitChamber at registration to attend this program for free. Registration will close 24 hours before the program so that we can prepare the supplies. The program will be cancelled if there are less than five participants registered.
Dressed in her native regalia, Kim Sigafus McIver gives a history of Natives in Illinois with a focus on Native women, or what was considered “The Hidden Half.” Her primary focus is women such as Singing Bird (Blackhawk’s wife), and Hononegah.
Kim will bring the audience into these women’s day-to-day lives, including courting, marriage, and child-rearing. She will also talk about their role in their husbands’ lives, and how those lives affected the history of Illinois.
Kim will bring items that women would have used in their daily lives, as she discusses the role women played within the family unit. The audience will be able to pick up and view the items, learn Native language and music, and get the chance to play the drum in this interactive experience.
The performance will be followed by a Q & A with the audience.
This program is for all ages. 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.
May 27 Monday
Utilizing The Basics, our Indoor Toddler Garden Programs offer families a space to promote brain development and explore nature inside during the winter. The Basics are five fun, simple, and powerful ways we can interact with children to build a strong foundation of learning!
This program is free and intended for preschool children. No registration is required.
For additional information, please contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
Jun 01 Saturday
In partnership with Pine Hills Golf Club, the Reddick Mansion Association is proud to announce the 4th Annual Putt for History Golf Outing. The format is an 18-Hole, 4-Person Scramble, and the First Place Purse is $500. There will also be chances for a great variety of gift baskets.
Reptile and Amphibian Rendezvous: Slither your way on over to Severson Dells for a hopping good time! We will explore the world of reptiles and amphibians and learn all about snakes, turtles, frogs and more!
Celebrate the start of summer with Nature At The Confluence! This is a free, family-friendly event and there is no registration. Suggested $10 donation.
From 1:00-1:30pm enjoy family friendly yoga under our cottonwood tree or led by Lily Herbold (a limited number of mats are available)At 2:00pm, get your toes wet and enjoy a Family Creek Walk in Kelly Creek (closed-toed shoes required)Or simply stop by between 1:00-3:00pm to see our indoor exhibits, grab a free snack, and make a terrarium necklace!
Join us for an entertaining afternoon of original songs and storytelling with nationally known recording artists Johnsmith and special guest Dan Sebranek. Both these musicians bring talent and quality to our area from Trempeleau, WI. It’s sure to be a performance enjoyed by all. For more information about these artists visit their websites:https://johnsmithmusic.com/https://www.dansebranek.com/
The performance begins at 2:00, with doors opening at 1:30. Tickets are sold in advance (encouraged, as seating is limited) for $15. Visit www.uuchurchofstockton.org (Music on Pearl tab) for online purchasing. Tickets will also be available at the door, if seating is still available. The venue is accessible with entrance in the lower level and elevator use to the concert.
Light snacks and drinks will be available during intermission.Parking lot and street parking available.
Many thanks to our sponsors: Main Street Realty, and Apple River State Bank/First Community Bank of Galena.
Come help us celebrate 10 years with an awesome party headlined by the band Royal Bliss. The proceeds from the concert will be donated to help veterans and their families that are in need. It’s going to be a great time with plenty of live music, great food and drinks also some really cool prizes that we will be giving away. One of which is going to be a signed guitar from Royal Bliss themselves. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $25 on Event Brite or at Murphy’s Pub and Grill until the day of the concert. Tickets will be sold at gate the day of for $35.
Jun 02 Sunday
Good Neighbors TeaA Celebration of ScotlandSunday, June 2nd, 2-4:00pmClark Arts Center LobbyFeaturing Rockford’s Clan MacAlpine Bagpipe Band, The Music Academy, RU Performing Arts Students, and tasty treats in the flavor of Scotland.Proceeds to benefit Rockford University performing arts students for their performances during the International Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland in August 2024. edfringe.comTickets: $30 https://www.rockford.edu/.../friends-of-the-performing-arts/
Jun 04 Tuesday
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Illinois will be at The DeKalb Township (and presenting via ZOOM) on the topic of budgeting for the holidays. Attendees will learn about strategies retailers use to entice shoppers to make impulse purchases, and about how to avoid overspending when holiday shopping. Community members may attend in-person at 2323 S. 4th St. in DeKalb, or via Zoom, accessing this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88141741019?pwd=JuNbnn9AJaxfULmpKM3YVW6NLZdtSu.1