CORTLAND
Tuesday Evening Story and Craft Time
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
Information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
Preschool Story Time
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
Information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
Wednesday Afternoon Story
and Craft Time
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
Information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
For children in first grade and older.
Young Adult Group
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Date: Thursdays
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
Information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
For children in fifth grade and older.
Pokémon Club
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Thursdays
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
Information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
The club is sponsored by The Gaming Goat.
DeKALB
"Once Upon I Traveled"
Art Exhibit
Times and dates: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Sundays and Wednesdays, through Feb. 3
Place: The Art Box, 308 E. Lincoln Highway
Information: 815-758-0313, dan@dekalbgallery.com or www.dekalbgallery.com
Salvation Army Food Pantry
Times and dates: 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday; 5 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday only
Place: Salvation Army, 830 Grove St.
Information: 815-756-4308
Those needing food pantry assistance should be prepared to show a state-issued photo ID and proof of DeKalb County residency.
Club 55 DeKalb
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dates: Monday through Friday
Place: Club 55, 330 Grove St.
Information: 815-758-4718
Job Club
Time: 9 to 11 a.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Illinois WorkNet Center, 650B N. Peace Road
Information: 815-901-0177, ext. 250, or billi.tierney@kishwaukeecollege.edu
Little Learners and Craft
Times and dates: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 and 10:50 a.m. Wednesdays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3300, or theresaw@dkpl.org
For ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.
Wood Carving
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Club 55, 330 Grove St.
Information: 815-758-4718
Weight Watchers
Times and dates: 10 a.m., noon and 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fridays and 7:30 and 9 a.m. Saturdays
Place: 2583 Sycamore Road
Information: www.weightwatchers.com
Weigh-ins are 30 minutes before meetings.
Book Babies Lapsit Program
Times and dates: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3300, or theresaw@dkpl.org
For infants younger than 24 months and their caregivers.
Introduction to Internet Basics
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Club 55, 330 Grove St.
Information: 815-758-8616
Bethlehem Feed My Sheep
Food Pantry
Times and dates: 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays
Place: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1915 N. First St.
Information: 815-758-3203
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Time: 3 to 6 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: St. Mary Ministry Center, the corner of Fourth Street and Fisk Avenue
Information: 815-758-5432
Open Closet
Times and dates: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays
Place: 300 E. Taylor St.
Information: 815-758-1388
Ministry offers free clothing, shoes, books, toys and housewares; operated by the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
4-C Fun with Your Little One
Time: 5 to 5:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3350, or theresaw@dkpl.org
For children younger than 5 and their caregivers.
Pokémon League
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3350, or theresaw@dkpl.org
This program, run by the Gaming Goat, is intended for ages 6 to 12.
MagaZeen
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 26
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3400, or susang@dkpl.org
Join other area tweens and teens in writing a magazine. Either bring in already started stories, poems, comic strips, drawings, jokes and news articles, or start something new at the library.
Fitness at the Club
Time: 10 a.m.
Dates: Wednesdays
Place: Club 55, 330 Grove St.
Information: 815-758-8616
Read to Rover
Time: 2 to 3 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 27
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3350
Children can register for a 10-minute time slot to read to Gracie, a certified therapy dog.
Computer Class
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 2115, or joshuam@dkpl.org
Enrollment begins 15 minutes before the event.
Advanced ESL
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: hollowayteacher@gmail.com
English teacher Christine Holloway will leads a class for adult learners of English. This advanced grammar class is for people who can already speak, read, and write in English but want to perfect their usage and learn more vocabulary. The purchase of a textbook is necessary.
4-C Bebes y Libros (en Español)
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Thursdays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3300, or theresaw@dkpl.org
This is a Spanish-language only program.
Chair Yoga
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Thursdays
Place: Club 55, 330 Grove St.
Information: 815-758-4718
4-C Parent & Child Playgroup
Time: 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 28
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3350, or theresaw@dkpl.org
Meet other families at this monthly program. Older siblings welcome.
Magic Show!
Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 28
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3350, or theresaw@dkpl.org
One-man magic show features comedy magician Richard Landry and his magic rabbit Snowball. For all ages. Pictures welcome.
Bingo
Time: 4 p.m. doors open, 5 to 6:45 p.m. food available, 5:30 p.m. card sales, 7 p.m. early bird games, 7:30 p.m. regular bingo
Date: Thursdays
Place: DeKalb Elks Lodge, 209 S. Annie Glidden Road
Information: 815-756-6912
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 28
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3400, or susang@dkpl.org
Friendship Revolution
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Date: Fourth Thursdays; next, Dec. 28
Place: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb, 158 N. Fourth St.
Information: 815-756-7089
This non-religious gathering offers fellowship, music and a potluck to promote diversity. Free to bring snacks and your favorite music to share.
Friday Morning Sexaholics
Anonymous Group
Time: 6:30 a.m.
Date: Fridays
Place: Christ Community Outreach Center, 316 N. Sixth St.
Information: 815-508-0280
Tai Chi
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Date: Fridays
Place: Club 55, 330 Grove St.
Information: 815-758-8616
Tom Scott from Hero Martial Arts will teach Tai Chi.
Movie Showing: "Frosty
the Snowman"
Time: 2 to 3 p.m.
Date: Friday, Dec. 29
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3350, or theresaw@dkpl.org
Overeaters Anonymous
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Date: Saturdays
Place: 312 E. Taylor St.
Information: 815-762-5932
Movie Showing: "Captain
Underpants"
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 30
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3350, or theresaw@dkpl.org
Little Learners Outreach
Time: 11 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 2
Place: University Village Community Room, 722 N. Annie Glidden Road
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3350
This story time program featuring music, finger plays, puppets and books, is geared toward children ages 2 to 5. Participants will receive a free book.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Time: 1 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, Jan. 3
Place: Elder Care Services, 1701 E. Lincoln Highway
Information: 779-777-3780
League of Women Voters Meeting
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 3
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: www.lwvil.org
Adult Creative Writers and Artists
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Jan. 4
Place: Oak Crest Retirement Center, 2944 Greenwood Acre Drive
Information: 815-756-8461 or lpeterso@niu.edu
This club is for all levels and genres.
E-Waste Collection
Time: 9 to 11 a.m.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 6
Place: Parking lot at Grove and South Fourth streets
Information: 815-748-2408 or recyclemailbox@dekalbcounty.org
The only items accepted are computers, computer monitors, electronic keyboards, mice for computers, TVs of all types, VCRs, video game consoles, digital converter boxes, DVD players, DVD recorders, portable CD players, cable receivers, small-scale servers, printers, fax machines, scanners and satellite receivers.
Your Write
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 6
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3400, or susang@dkpl.org
Grades 6-8 can create a world, work on developing characters, plot and story. Snacks provided.
GENOA
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: CrossWind Community Church, 13100 Cherry Road
Information: 815-784-3480
Genoa Community Women’s Club
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 26
Place: Resource Bank, 310 Route 23
Information: 815-784-2050 or 815-784-2684
Bingo
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St.
Information: 815-785-5967
Free Blood Pressure Clinic
Time: 9 to 11 a.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: KishHealth System, 599 Pearson Drive
Information: 815-748-8962 or www.kishhospital.org/programs
A community wellness nurse educator monitors blood pressure weekly. Receive blood pressure information and a tracking card. No registration necessary.
Club 55 Genoa
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Dates: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Place: Genoa Public Library, 232 W. Main St.
Information: 815-784-2627
Fitness at the Club
Time: 10 a.m.
Dates: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Place: Club 55, 232 W. Main St.
Information: 815-758-8616
Preschool Story Time
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: Genoa Public Library, 240 W. Main St.
Information: 815-784-2627
Wednesday Lightning and Queen of Hearts Drawing
Time: 6 p.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St.
Information: 815-784-5967
Teen Lock-in
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 28
Place: Genoa Public Library, 240 W. Main St.
Information: 815-784-2627
Ages 11 to 16 can attend an evening of games, crafts, food and a movie showing. Register by Wednesday, Dec. 27.
Hamburger Lunch
Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
Date: Saturdays
Place: Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St.
Information: 815-784-5967
The Sons of American Legion will sell hamburgers and Lightning will be held after.
PJ Movie Night
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 3
Place: Genoa Public Library, 240 W. Main St.
Information: 815-784-2627
All ages are invited to attend a free showing of “Despicable Me 3.” Cookies will be served.
Fun and Games from Around the World
Time: 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Jan. 4
Place: Genoa Public Library, 240 W. Main St.
Information: 815-784-2627
The Discover Center will bring science stations for children age 5 and older to learn about games from around the world.
Free Dance Class
Time: 2 to 2:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Jan. 4
Place: Club 55, 232 W. Main St.
Information: 815-758-8616
Learn salsa dancing, line dances, oldies dance and more.
Sons of the American Legion
Fish Fry
Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Date: Friday, Jan. 5
Place: Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St.
Cost: $11 adults, $9 seniors, $8 ages 6 to 12, free for ages 5 and younger
Information: 815-784-5967
MALTA
Kishwaukeys Barbershop Chorus
Time: 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Malta Village Hall, 302 S. Second St.
Information: 815-895-5955 or 815-756-3004
Club 55 Malta
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dates: Wednesdays and Fridays
Place: Club 55, 115 S. Third St.
Information: 815-758-4718
SYCAMORE
Toddler Time
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
For ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers.
Creative Writing
Time: 11 a.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Club 55 of Sycamore, 940 E. State St.
Information: 815-758-4718
Prenatal Support Group
Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Children’s Home + Aid, 1430 DeKalb Ave.
Information: 815-899-0137
Pokémon Players
Time: 5 to 6:15 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 26
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500, ext. 131
Bring your cards to play and talk about all things Pokémon with others and experts from The Gaming Goat.
Club 55 Sycamore
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dates: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Place: Club 55, 940 E. State St.
Information: 815-758-4718
Story Time
Time: 10 a.m.
Dates: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
This program is for children ages 3 to 6.
SMART Recovery Support Group
Times and dates: Noon Wednesdays and 7 p.m. Fridays
Place: Braden Counseling Center, 2600 DeKalb Ave., Suite J
Information: 815-787-9000
Teen Craft Night
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 27
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500, ext. 131
Sign-up required.
Anxiety Support Group
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: Braden Counseling Center, 2600 DeKalb Avenue, Suite J.
Information: info@bradencenter.com
This weekly support group is for teens and adolescents struggling with anxiety.
Informal Chess Play
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
Bingo
Time: 6 p.m. card sales start, 7:15 p.m. play begins
Date: Wednesdays
Place: Sycamore Veterans Home, 121 S. California St.
Information: 815-895-2931
Books and Barks
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
Kids can register for a 15-minute slot to read out loud to well-behaved dogs.
Business Builders’ Breakfast
Time: 8 a.m.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 28
Place: Sweet Dream Desserts and Catering, 1969B DeKalb Ave.
Information: 815-895-3456 or dbreunlin@sycamorechamber.com
Free Coffee, Pastries and Conversation
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Date: Thursdays
Place: The Grand Victorian, 1440 Somonauk St.
Information: 815-895-1900
Magic Matt’s Family Fun Show
Time: 11 a.m.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 28
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500, ext. 131
With help from the audience Magic Matt can make things appear and disappear, change shapes and transform. Free.
Homework Help
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Date: Thursdays
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500, ext. 131
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Date: Thursdays
Place: Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave.
Information: 815-895-4618
Toddler Art
Time: 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 2
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500, ext. 131
Children should wear clothes that can get messy. Sign-up required.
Wednesday Business
Breakfast Network
Time: 8 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 3
Place: Sycamore Parkway, 605 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-3456 or dbreunlin@sycamorechamber.com
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
Time: 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Dates: Thursday, Jan. 4
Place: Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 Bethany Road
Information: 612-385-3658
No membership needed, but childcare costs $1.50.
Game On!
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Jan. 4
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500, ext. 28