May 08 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.
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
Learn how to identify potential scams/fraud, protect yourself against identity theft, address some concerns about being a fictim of identity theft, and understand the importance of securing your personal information. This session will be hosted by a representative from the Illinois Comptroller’s office. Advance registration is required to attend. If you are unable to attend the program after registering, please contact the Library at 815-943-4671. A session will be offered in Spanish immediately following the English session. Esta clase se ofrece en español a las 11:00 am.
Aprenda cómo identificar posibles estafas/fraudes, protegerse contra el robo de identidad y comprender la importancia de proteger su información personal. Esta sesión será organizada por un representante de la oficina del Contralor de Illinois y se hablará completamente en español. Se ofrecerá una sesión en inglés a las 10:00 am. This class will be offered in English at 10:00am.
Jun 05 Wednesday
Jun 19 Wednesday
Jun 20 Thursday
Join the tradition of celebrating summer at The Confluence! Whether you’re a seasoned drummer, or have never picked up a drum, you are invited to participate. We have musical instruments for you to try, or you are welcome to bring your own. Drumming is optional- all are welcome to simply enjoy the fire, listen to the music, and make a s’more. This is a free, family-friendly event and there is no registration. Drumming is led by David Stocker, with occasional guest leaders.
Jun 22 Saturday
Community picnic and fundraiser for Pegasus Special Riders. Pegasus Special Riders, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides children and adults with special needs an activity that is both therapeutic and fun, in a safe, supportive, non-competitive environment. Each client’s weekly lesson includes both riding and care of the horse, so a relationship can develop between the person and the animal.
Jul 01 Monday
Whether you are an experienced driver needing a refresher, or a new driver, join us with Nisi Rockcastle, auto mechanic at DeCraene’s Service Center in Harvard, to learn the basics of car maintenance. You’ll learn all about: getting familiar with your owner’s manual, and with what’s under the hood, how to check & fill fluids, what fluids to use, tire pressures and rotations, getting familiar with some useful tools, tire, oil, and bulb changes, and much more! All ages.
Advance registration is required to attend. To sign up for FREE tickets, please fill out the form at: https://www.harvard-diggins.org/event/car-maintenance-101/