Apr 23 Tuesday
The League of Women Voters of Freeport will host a presentation by leaders in Bilingual Education and ELL Learners in both School District #145 and Highland Community College.The goal of the district's programs is to provide equitable linguistic and sociocultural access to all opportunities for our emergent Multilingual Learners.After the audio-visual presentation there will be an opportunity for questions.
Apr 24 Wednesday
The Spartan Food Pantry is open every other Wednesday from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the school district warehouse located at 520 N. Maple Street, Sycamore, IL. The food pantry is open to families of Sycamore School District students only and Photo ID is required. We are a choice pantry, meaning families can choose what they would like, how much they would like, and can omit certain items.
Apr 27 Saturday
The Literacy Connection invites you to our 2024 Spelling Bee Fundraiser! Show off your spelling skills or cheer on your favorite speller. Enjoy a light breakfast, mingle with community members, and raise funds for The Literacy Connection.
Doors open at 9 a.m. Spelling Bee teams are made up of 3-4 people. Participant tickets available in advance. Audience tickets available in advance and at the door until sold out.
The Literacy Connection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping adults in Elgin and surrounding areas reach their literacy goals through one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction. We have been accomplishing this mission since 1984.
May 02 Thursday
Support DeKalb Chamber Leadership Academy at their Putt Fore a Purpose fundraiser!
Register your group of four and enjoy a one-of-a-kind 18-hole indoor mini golf course. Enjoy a fun atmosphere with raffles, drinks, and appetizers!
Game length is 60-90 minutes. You do not have to be present to win raffle prizes.
Recommend if children are playing they be aged 8+ play as it can be challenging for younger players.
All proceeds support future leaders of DeKalb.
May 04 Saturday
Break out your hats and bow ties for a fabulous afternoon of horse races and drag performances! Walk the red carpet & place your bets to support scholarships for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, drag performances by Central Illinois' most fabulous stars, derby day races in real-time, and exclusive raffles & silent auctions.
Cash bar. Must be 21 years of age.
May 08 Wednesday
May 15 Wednesday
Physical therapists have a unique role to play in helping to promote public health and reverse the trend toward chronic illness. Chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease are becoming more and more common, even among younger people. However, lifestyle changes – especially increased movement – help to prevent and manage these illnesses.
Learn more at the next STEM Café with physical therapist and Clinical Assistant Professor Sarah Greenhagen. Professor Greenhagen and NIU physical therapy students will explore the role of physical therapy in helping to improve overall health and quality of life for people of all ages.
Northern Illinois University STEM Cafés are part of NIU STEAM and are designed to increase public awareness of the critical role that STEM fields play in our everyday lives. They are offered in partnership with the NIU Alumni Association and made possible with support from Bayer Fund.
May 18 Saturday
DeKalb Township & Sycamore Township will be hosting a Shred & Recycle Event to benefit the residents of Sycamore and DeKalb Townships. Residents are invited to bring up to 2 banker's boxes (or brown paper bags) of papers to be shredded. The following items will also be collected for the Lions of Illinois Foundation and/or Cell Phones for Soldiers: Used Eyeglasses, Used Hearing Aids, Key & Key Fobs, Ink Jet Cartridges, Tabs from Aluminum Cans, Cellphones, Chargers, Tablets & iPads, Prepaid Calling Cards, Used Sneakers. Shoe Sensation & Lions of Illinois will be on-site to aid in the collection of and recycling of these items.
May 22 Wednesday
Jun 05 Wednesday