Community Calendar

To coincide with the 10th anniversary of the historic Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court ruling, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, PFLAG Sauk Valley is sponsoring a photo exhibit titled Wedding Album. The exhibit honors a decade of marriage equality by featuring photos of couples with connections to the Sauk Valley area. Each photo offers a window into lives shaped by courage and love. More than just images, the exhibit weaves in text that recounts the journey toward equality and the legal triumph that changed countless lives. Running from June 4 - July 2, 2025 (Wednesdays - Saturdays) at The Next Picture Show in Dixon, Illinois, the exhibit is free and open to all, including Saturday, June 14, which coincides with Dixon’s Pride Festival–two great events in one location!

To coincide with the 10th anniversary of the historic Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court ruling, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, PFLAG Sauk Valley is sponsoring a photo exhibit titled Wedding Album. The exhibit honors a decade of marriage equality by featuring photos of couples with connections to the Sauk Valley area. Each photo offers a window into lives shaped by courage and love. More than just images, the exhibit weaves in text that recounts the journey toward equality and the legal triumph that changed countless lives. Running from June 4 - July 2, 2025 (Wednesdays - Saturdays) at The Next Picture Show in Dixon, Illinois, the exhibit is free and open to all, including Saturday, June 14, which coincides with Dixon’s Pride Festival–two great events in one location!

Join the Homegrown National Park Movement!

Want to become a biodiversity hero? Learn how planting natives and removing invasive species can make you a part of the Homegrown National Park movement. Come learn about this nation-wide call-to-action with a short film, “What’s the Rush?”, by renowned conservationist, Doug Tallamy, followed by a presentation and Q & A with Jack and Judy Speer from Small Waters Education in Alden.

There will also be a drawing for some native plants and a tour of the library's large pollinator garden.

To coincide with the 10th anniversary of the historic Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court ruling, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, PFLAG Sauk Valley is sponsoring a photo exhibit titled Wedding Album. The exhibit honors a decade of marriage equality by featuring photos of couples with connections to the Sauk Valley area. Each photo offers a window into lives shaped by courage and love. More than just images, the exhibit weaves in text that recounts the journey toward equality and the legal triumph that changed countless lives. Running from June 4 - July 2, 2025 (Wednesdays - Saturdays) at The Next Picture Show in Dixon, Illinois, the exhibit is free and open to all, including Saturday, June 14, which coincides with Dixon’s Pride Festival–two great events in one location!

The Putnam County Public Library District invites the community to a special Movie Matinee screening of “Mister Rogers: It’s You That I Like” on Tuesday, June 17 at 1:00 p.m. at the Granville Branch, located at 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville.

This heartfelt, 57-minute PG-rated documentary celebrates the enduring legacy of Fred Rogers and honors the nearly 900 episodes of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the beloved PBS children’s series that first aired in 1968 and continues to inspire audiences of all ages. Hosted by actor Michael Keaton, the film revisits many of the show’s most iconic and memorable moments, including appearances by Koko the Gorilla, Margaret Hamilton, Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, and François Clemmons. It also features personal reflections from well-known figures such as Judd Apatow, Whoopi Goldberg, John Lithgow, Sarah Silverman, and the late Caroll Spinney, who share how Fred Rogers’ timeless message of kindness, empathy, and imagination influenced their lives.

The screening is made possible through public performance rights provided by Kanopy. For more information, please contact the Granville Branch of the Putnam County Public Library District at (815) 339-2038.

Want to become a biodiversity hero? Learn how planting natives and removing invasive species can make you a part of the Homegrown National Park movement. Come learn about this nationwide call to action with a short film by renowned conservationist Doug Tallamy, followed by a presentation and Q&A with a local pollinator expert. Please register at www.woodstockpubliclibrary.org.

To coincide with the 10th anniversary of the historic Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court ruling, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, PFLAG Sauk Valley is sponsoring a photo exhibit titled Wedding Album. The exhibit honors a decade of marriage equality by featuring photos of couples with connections to the Sauk Valley area. Each photo offers a window into lives shaped by courage and love. More than just images, the exhibit weaves in text that recounts the journey toward equality and the legal triumph that changed countless lives. Running from June 4 - July 2, 2025 (Wednesdays - Saturdays) at The Next Picture Show in Dixon, Illinois, the exhibit is free and open to all, including Saturday, June 14, which coincides with Dixon’s Pride Festival–two great events in one location!

The Northwest District Elks Lodges in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Rockford. The clinic is from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and is by appointment only. To make an appointment call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 1-800-272-0074 between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic.

The Elks will hold the clinic at the Ortho Illinois office of Dr. Scott Ferry. The office is located at 324 Roxbury Road, in Rockford. The hours for the clinic are 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

No medical referral is necessary for the clinic, but physicians are welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or second opinion. School nurses are welcome to refer children and families to the clinic. The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development.

Get ready to tee off for a cause at RAMP’s Bad Pants Open, a wildly fun 9-hole golf scramble at Timber Pointe Golf Course in Poplar Grove! Mark your calendar for a day of golf, laughter, and impact—all while rocking your most outrageous pants.
Gather your team and compete for individual and team prizes (the bolder the pants, the better!). Enjoy contest holes, a delicious dinner, and an exciting silent auction, all in support of RAMP’s mission to empower individuals with disabilities.
Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just in it for the fun, your participation helps create a more inclusive, accessible community where every story matters. So dust off those bad pants, bring your best game, and join us for an unforgettable day on the course!

To coincide with the 10th anniversary of the historic Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court ruling, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, PFLAG Sauk Valley is sponsoring a photo exhibit titled Wedding Album. The exhibit honors a decade of marriage equality by featuring photos of couples with connections to the Sauk Valley area. Each photo offers a window into lives shaped by courage and love. More than just images, the exhibit weaves in text that recounts the journey toward equality and the legal triumph that changed countless lives. Running from June 4 - July 2, 2025 (Wednesdays - Saturdays) at The Next Picture Show in Dixon, Illinois, the exhibit is free and open to all, including Saturday, June 14, which coincides with Dixon’s Pride Festival–two great events in one location!