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.
Dates: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
Information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
Afternoon Story and Craft Time
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Date: Thursdays
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
Information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
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
Movies for Adults: "Home
for the Holidays"
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 2
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
Cost: $1 suggested donation
Information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
DeKALB
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
Parents Care and Share Group
Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 511 Russell Road
Information: Call or text Amy at 815-847-9519
Join other parents to learn, listen, understand and encourage one another. Free childcare and meal.
New Hope Food Pantry
Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1201 Twombly Road
Information: 815-756-7906
Teacher in the Library
Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3350
Students in first through eighth grades in DeKalb School District 428 can receive homework help. Register by emailing teacherinthelibrary@dkpl.org.
Evening Story Times
with Miss Jen
Time: 5:30 to 6 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3350, or theresaw@dkpl.org
Drop in to enjoy a bedtime story or two.
Free Beginning/Intermediate Level ESL Class
Time: 5:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays
Place: Christ Community Center, 316 N. Sixth St.
Information: 815-825-9420 or 815-825-9405
Pokémon League
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3350, or theresaw@dkpl.org
For children ages 6 to 12.
Job Club
Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays
Place: Illinois WorkNet Center, 650B N. Peace Road
Information: 815-901-0177, ext. 250, or billi.tierney@kishwaukeecollege.edu
Tech Tuesday: Cyber Navigator
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 6103, or techdesk@dkpl.org
Appointments are for 45 minute sessions with walk-ins available.
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
Entrepreneur and Small Business Owners Assistance
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: DeKalb County Community Outreach Building, 2500 N. Annie Glidden Road
Information: 267-275-6950
Introduction to Internet Basics
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Club 55, 330 Grove St.
Information: 815-758-8616
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.
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, Fourth Street and Fisk Avenue
Information: 815-200-4730 or www.svdpdekalb.org
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.
English as a Second
Language Class
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Place: Christ Community Outreach Center, 316 N. Sixth St.
Information: 815-970-3265
Tinker Tuesday
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 6103, or techdesk@dkpl.org
Learn how to create a project with TinkerCAD. Participants must be at least 12 years old, 10 and 11-year-olds can attend with an adult.
Tuesday Movie
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 1701, or samanthah@dkpl.org
Movie-goers may bring their own snacks and covered non-alcoholic beverages.
Ladies A Capella Harmony
Choir Practice
Time: 7:15 to 9:15 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Community of Christ Church, 1200 S. Malta Road
Information: Text 815-786-4436
For ages 2 to 5.
Book Buddies
Time: 9:30 to 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3350, or theresaw@dkpl.org
Toddler Trick-or-Treat Parade
Time: 11 to 11:15 a.m.
Dates: Wednesday, Oct. 30
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3350, or theresaw@dkpl.org
Young children can trick-or-treat through the library’s children’s department.
Divorce Support Group
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesdays through Nov. 27
Place: Crossview Church, 150 Bethany Road
Information: 815-756-8729 or divorcecare@crossviewefca.com
Workshop Wednesday
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 6103, or techdesk@dkpl.org
Teens in grades 6-12 can create a project in this bilingual program. All materials provided.
Basic English Grammar and Speaking Class for Adults
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: hollowayteacher@gmail.com
Paint a Pumpkin
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 30
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 2150, or cassandrap@dkpl.org
Adults age 18 and older can paint a pumpkin, all supplies provided. Register in advance at www.dkpl.org.
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
Studio Open Lab
Time: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Date: Thursdays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 6103, or techdesk@dkpl.org
Work on a project during an open lab in the Makerspace. Participants must be at least 12 years old, 10 and 11-year-olds welcome with an assisting accompanying adult.
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
King’s Table: Chess Club
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Dates: Thursdays and Fridays
Place: Hope Baptist Church, 1201 Twombly Road
Information: 248-227-4739, or daronbrown1994@gmail.com
Nationally ranked chess player Daron Brown will host a chess club for youth of all skill levels.
Adult Horror Night: “Us”
Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 31
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 2150, cassandrap@dkpl.org
Attendees must be 18 or older. Free popcorn provided.
Introduction to Fold3
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Date: Friday, Nov. 1
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 2114, or teresai@dkpl.org
Learn about Fold3, the library’s newest genealogy research database, which provides access to more than 440 million historical U.S. military records beginning with the Revolutionary War.
DeKalb Women’s Club Meeting
Time: 1 p.m.
Date: Friday, Nov. 1
Place: Ellwood House Visitors Center, 509 N. First St.
Information: 815-758-7867
Professor Emeritus of NIU’s College of Education will present the program “Keeping Memory Alive.”
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
‘The Orphan Train’ Presented by Stage Coach Players
Times and dates: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3
Place: Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St.
Cost: $5
Information: www.stagecoachplayers.com
Set in 1914, “The Orphan Train” tells the story of nine unwanted children riding a train from New York City to the Midwest, where each orphan encounters a mix of anxiety, laughter, wistfulness, rejection and acceptance.
Health Insurance and Wellness Fair
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Date: Saturday, Nov. 2
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 2100, or brittak@dkpl.org
Representatives from the Illinois Department of Insurance, Get Covered Illinois and other agencies will be on hand to discuss health insurance options including Medicaid and private plans.
Overeaters Anonymous
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Date: Saturdays
Place: 312 E. Taylor St.
Information: 815-762-5932
Free Warm Winter Clothing
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Date: Sunday, Nov. 3
Place: St. Mary’s Pantry Center, 320 Fisk Ave.
Information: 815-901-7744
Free warm winter clothing available for all who can use it. Sponsored by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and conference of St. Mary and Christ the Teacher parishes.
The Alpha Course
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Date: Sundays through Dec. 8
Place: The Vineyard Church, 205 S. Pointe Circle, DeKalb
Information: www.vineyarddekalb.org
Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation.
Friends of the DeKalb Public Library Meeting
Time: 5 p.m.
Date: Monday, Nov. 4
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Time: 1 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, Nov. 6
Place: Elder Care Services, 1701 E. Lincoln Highway
Information: 779-777-3780
The ABBA Show
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 6
Place: The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.
Cost: $20 to $55
Information: 815-758-1225 or www.egyptiantheatre.org
From “Dancing Queen” to “Mamma Mia,” “SOS” and beyond, The ABBA Show brings something different to every beloved hit, replete with a live backing band, fabulous costume changes and tightly choreographed dance routines.
GENOA
Free Blood Pressure Clinic
Time: 9 to 11 a.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: Northwestern Medicine Genoa, 599 Pearson Drive
Information: kish-calendar.nm.org
A Northwestern Medicine Community Wellness nurse educator will monitor blood pressure weekly. Receive blood pressure information and a tracking card.
Club 55 Genoa
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Dates: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Place: Genoa Public Library, 232 W. Main St.
Information: 815-784-2627
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: CrossWind Community Church, 13100 Cherry Road
Information: 815-784-3480
Bingo
Time: 6 p.m. sales start, 7 p.m. games start
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St.
Information: 815-784-5967
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
First Baptist Genoa AWANA Club
Time: check-in at 5:45 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m.
Date: Thursdays through May 21
Place: First Baptist Church, 316 Sycamore St.
Cost: $25 annually
Information: 815-761-8064
Children age 3 through sixth grade can learn about the Bible with games every week and events throughout the year. New visitors can pay $12.50 for 30 weeks of fun.
Sons of the American Legion Hamburger Lunch
Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
Date: Saturdays
Place: Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St.
Information: 815-784-5967
C.U.F.F. Cancer Celebration
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 2
Place: Genoa Police Department, 333 E. First St.
Information: www.genoaareachamber.com
Join officers from the Genoa, Kingston and Kirkland Police departments for an afternoon of fun to celebrate the kickoff of No-Shave November and C.U.F.F. Cancer (Cops United for Fighting Cancer). The event will include face painting, touch a squad car, bounce houses and coffee from OpenDoor Coffee.
Pancake Breakfast
Time: 6 to 10 a.m.
Date: Sunday, Nov. 3
Place: Genoa Masonic Lodge, 130 Route 23
Cost: $6 adults, $4 children age 12 and under
Information: 847-774-7400 or cslater42@aol.com
KINGSTON
Monthly Church Supper
Times: 5 and 6:15 p.m.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 2
Place: Kingston United Methodist Church, 121 W. First St.
Cost: $10 adults, $5 children
Information: 815-784-2010
This month, turkey will be served. Carry-outs and gift certificates available.
MALTA
Club 55 Malta
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Place: Club 55, 115 S. Third St.
Information: 815-758-4718
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
SYCAMORE
Club 55 Sycamore
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dates: Mondays and Thursdays
Place: Club 55, 480 Airport Road
Information: 815-758-4718
Sycamore Food Pantry
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave.
Information: 815-895-9113
To receive assistance, be prepared to show a photo ID and two pieces of mail proving Sycamore residency. On the second Monday of the month, the pantry is open until 7 p.m.
Toddler Time
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
ChYoga
Time: 10 a.m.
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500, ext. 127
Seated and standing yoga and stretching poses for seniors and those with health challenges. Registration required.
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.
Trick or Treating
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 31
Place: Grand Victorian, 1440 Somonauk St.
Information: www.seniorlifestyle.com
Residents will pass out candy to children in the downstairs common area.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Date: Thursdays
Place: Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave.
Information: 815-895-4618
DeKalb Area Creative Writers
Time: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Date: Friday, Nov. 1
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
Coyote Crawl 5K
Time: 6:30 p.m. presentation, 8 p.m. race starts
Date: Friday, Nov. 1
Place: Sycamore Park District Clubhouse, 940 E. State St.
Cost: $35
Information: www.mmnh.org/5k-run
There will be a presentation with live coyote and other small North American mammals by Big Run Wolf Ranch at 6:30 p.m. The race starts at 8 p.m., and there will be a party at the finish line. Proceeds from the race benefit the Midwest Museum of Natural History.
Toddler Art
Time: 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 5
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500, ext. 131
For ages 12 to 24 months. Sign-up required.