May 05 Sunday
Katie's Cup, 502 7th St, will host a gala Cinco De Mayo celebration on Sunday, May 5th, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The event will feature dancing opportunities on a hardwood floor with live music (4pm to 5pm and 6pm to 7pm) plus a special program of Mexican and Latin music that includes choreographed dancing and a folkloric dance lesson (5pm to 6pm).
The Stateline's popular Trinadora Duo (Janel Nelson and Ron Holm) will provide live music, and guest artists will also perform. Katie's Cup will offer special food and beverage entries in addition to their delicious main menu.
There is no admission charge; a $5 donation to the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is encouraged but not required.
For additional information, phone Katie's Cup (815) 986-0628, email katiescupmusic@gmail.com, or visit https://www.katiescup.com/ for details.
May 06 Monday
The Human Rights Authority is the investigative branch of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, a state agency that is dedicated to advocating for the rights of citizens with disabilities in Illinois. The Human Rights Authority investigates alleged violations of the rights of persons with disabilities by providers of services. The agency is unique in its use of citizen volunteers to conduct these investigations and make corrective recommendations. As such, Regional Authorities are always seeking to fill vacancies as they occur as well as maintain a pool of potential volunteer members for times when the need arises.
If you feel that you, or someone you know, has had their rights violated by a disability service provider or if you would like to volunteer to participate in the Northwest regional board, located in Champaign, please visit the website at gac.il.gov or call the statewide intake at 1-866-274-8023.
CHILDREN NEEDED FOR AUTISM RESEARCH STUDY EXPLORING COORDINATION AND BALANCE AT NIU
Children between 3 and 12 years of age with and without a diagnosis of autism are eligible to participate. Children will engage in a variety of motor tasks, such as pulling a string, repeating a spoken sentence, or walking on a straight line. Entire study takes about one-hour. Children will receive a small toy.
Interested? Please complete an interest form by going to https://www.niu.edu/huskieslab/participate/index.shtml, emailing huskieslab@niu.edu, or calling The Human Speech Kinematics Experimental Studies (HUSKIES) Lab at 815-753-5211.
Questions? Please reach out to Allison Gladfelter, PhD, CCC-SLP, agladfelter@niu.edu, or Doug Wallace, PhD, at dwallace@niu.edu.
Our research lab is located in the NIU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic DeKalb, IL 60115.
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.
Springtime is here! Learn how to grow and maintain a vegetable garden through our Gardening 101 program hosted by DeKalb Gardens’ Heather Edwards. Peat Pots and seeds will be provided.
Registration is not required, but space and materials are limited on a first come, first served basis. This program is for adults.
For additional information contact Leah at leahh@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 2112.
Check out our Seed Library available in Adult Services! Contact Britta at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2100 for details.
May 07 Tuesday
The NIU Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), established in 2000, is a member-directed group of individuals primarily age 50+ who enjoy learning in informal, flexible, non-competitive groups and like connecting with peers who share their interests. No grades, no tests – just learning for the fun of it.
Tuesdays, April 16, 23, 30 and May 79:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Although Italians involved in the tourist industry often know basic English, especially in such popular destinations as Florence, Venice, and Rome, that is certainly not the case in every situation you will encounter in this fascinating country. In our workshop, participants will learn how to pronounce Italian, introduce themselves, and enhance their experiences in cafes, restaurants, hotels, and shops. Reading from store signs and menus provided on PowerPoint, everyone will become adept at purchasing items, ordering meals, paying the bill, and handling pesky Italian waiters without having to resort to English. Italians typically expect that American tourists have never studied their language; here’s your chance to make a big impression!
Convener: Christopher Nissen is professor emeritus of Italian at NIU. His previous contributions to the Lifelong Learning Institute have included sessions on Venice and Italian civilization of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
Enjoy lunchtime performances from local musicians every first Tuesday at our DeKalb studios. Refreshments will be provided. Our May guest is Acromusical. They are an ensemble with a unique mission…reimagining the Afro-Brazilian berimbau through powerful chamber music. We can't wait to see you there!
Would you like to start saving seeds but not sure what to do? Join Master Gardener Ren Stewart in an exploration of the basics of seed saving and learn the fundamentals of this essential gardening and cultural craft.
This program is intended for adults. No registration is required.
For more information, please contact Britta at brittak@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568.