Community Calendar

The DeKalb School District’s food pantry is moving from Huntley Middle School. Beginning on Thursday, July 29, Barb Food Mart’s new home will be Chesebro Elementary School, 900 E. Garden Street in DeKalb. Barb Food Mart will continue to be open every week on Thursdays between 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
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The pantry’s final food distribution day at Huntley is on July 14. The pantry is closed on July 22.
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Barb Food Mart serves families with children in DeKalb schools. Those using the pantry must register every year, either online at www.barbfoodmart.com or by contacting the office of the school attended by a child. Send questions to barbfoodmart@d428.org.
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At Chesebro, food will continue to be distributed outdoors with curbside pickup for those who drive up to the front door at the Garden Street entrance. Walk-up pickup will be available for those who park in the parking lot accessed off Taylor Street and walk to the entrance. Wagons will be available to help people carry food boxes to cars.
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Beginning on July 28, donations of food and personal care items may be dropped off at Chesebro using the Garden Street entrance. Donation times are Wednesdays between 1:00-2:30 p.m. and Thursdays between 9:00-10:30 a.m. Beginning July 26, mail monetary donations to Chesebro Elementary School, 900 E. Garden St., DeKalb, IL 60115. Do not mail or drop off donations at Huntley at this time.

Readings from the Rookery

Fridays, June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22

9 to 10:30 a.m.

Severson Dells staff lead this fun and engaging program that introduces children and their parents to great nature books. After our story, everyone participates in outside activities that relate to the theme of the week. This program targets 5-to 9-year-olds and focuses on the importance of getting kids outside. Free event, registration required.

THIS CAMP IS FULL! If you’re interested in getting on the wait list please email education@rockfordartmuseum.org

PAINTING CAMP: THE FUTURE AND OTHER WORLDS! (Grades K-5)
TUE-FRI | AUG 9 – AUG 12, 2022
10 – 11:30 AM
$110 Public| $90 Members

Join artist Jenny Mathews as she guides campers through the exciting world of painting! Campers will try out different types of paints, including watercolor and acrylics, and will learn the basics of painting landscapes, perspective, and architecture. Campers will paint their own surroundings, and also imagine their own future fantastical landscapes! Classes may be held outdoors, weather permitting. Register soon as space is limited.

THIS CAMP IS FULL! If you’re interested in getting on the wait list please email education@rockfordartmuseum.org

PAINTING CAMP: THE FUTURE AND OTHER WORLDS! (Grades K-5)
TUE-FRI | AUG 9 – AUG 12, 2022
10 – 11:30 AM
$110 Public| $90 Members

Join artist Jenny Mathews as she guides campers through the exciting world of painting! Campers will try out different types of paints, including watercolor and acrylics, and will learn the basics of painting landscapes, perspective, and architecture. Campers will paint their own surroundings, and also imagine their own future fantastical landscapes! Classes may be held outdoors, weather permitting. Register soon as space is limited.

THIS CAMP IS FULL! If you’re interested in getting on the wait list please email education@rockfordartmuseum.org

PAINTING CAMP: THE FUTURE AND OTHER WORLDS! (Grades K-5)
TUE-FRI | AUG 9 – AUG 12, 2022
10 – 11:30 AM
$110 Public| $90 Members

Join artist Jenny Mathews as she guides campers through the exciting world of painting! Campers will try out different types of paints, including watercolor and acrylics, and will learn the basics of painting landscapes, perspective, and architecture. Campers will paint their own surroundings, and also imagine their own future fantastical landscapes! Classes may be held outdoors, weather permitting. Register soon as space is limited.

Join us to wander the woods and prairie on the Sturgeon Moon. You’ll get the opportunity to tour the forest preserve after dark and learn about moon lore, nocturnal animals and their adaptations, and experience the wonder of nature at night! Members $3.00 / General Admission $5.00

Readings from the Rookery

Fridays, June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22

9 to 10:30 a.m.

Severson Dells staff lead this fun and engaging program that introduces children and their parents to great nature books. After our story, everyone participates in outside activities that relate to the theme of the week. This program targets 5-to 9-year-olds and focuses on the importance of getting kids outside. Free event, registration required.

THIS CAMP IS FULL! If you’re interested in getting on the wait list please email education@rockfordartmuseum.org

PAINTING CAMP: THE FUTURE AND OTHER WORLDS! (Grades K-5)
TUE-FRI | AUG 9 – AUG 12, 2022
10 – 11:30 AM
$110 Public| $90 Members

Join artist Jenny Mathews as she guides campers through the exciting world of painting! Campers will try out different types of paints, including watercolor and acrylics, and will learn the basics of painting landscapes, perspective, and architecture. Campers will paint their own surroundings, and also imagine their own future fantastical landscapes! Classes may be held outdoors, weather permitting. Register soon as space is limited.

Opening Zoom session to discuss rates of maternal and infant mortality of African American and Latino mothers and children in Winnebago County. Health care disparities for children and families in Winnebago County. Sessions 2-5 presented by neonatal specialists from Rockford hospitals on prenatal and post-delivery care for mom and infants.

Presented live on Facebook @WinnebagoCountyActionTeam and on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 834 3011 8480
Passcode: 474023t
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83430118480?pwd=OUt6MEFic1NlUU41WTFoNEdpSDB6QT09#success

The DeKalb School District’s food pantry is moving from Huntley Middle School. Beginning on Thursday, July 29, Barb Food Mart’s new home will be Chesebro Elementary School, 900 E. Garden Street in DeKalb. Barb Food Mart will continue to be open every week on Thursdays between 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
—
The pantry’s final food distribution day at Huntley is on July 14. The pantry is closed on July 22.
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Barb Food Mart serves families with children in DeKalb schools. Those using the pantry must register every year, either online at www.barbfoodmart.com or by contacting the office of the school attended by a child. Send questions to barbfoodmart@d428.org.
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At Chesebro, food will continue to be distributed outdoors with curbside pickup for those who drive up to the front door at the Garden Street entrance. Walk-up pickup will be available for those who park in the parking lot accessed off Taylor Street and walk to the entrance. Wagons will be available to help people carry food boxes to cars.
—
Beginning on July 28, donations of food and personal care items may be dropped off at Chesebro using the Garden Street entrance. Donation times are Wednesdays between 1:00-2:30 p.m. and Thursdays between 9:00-10:30 a.m. Beginning July 26, mail monetary donations to Chesebro Elementary School, 900 E. Garden St., DeKalb, IL 60115. Do not mail or drop off donations at Huntley at this time.