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
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
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
Overeaters Anonymous
Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: 330 Grove St.
Information: 815-899-8960
Free Blood Pressure Clinic
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Health & Wellness Center, 626 Bethany Road
Information: kish-calendar.nm.org
Medicare Mondays
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: Elder Care Services of DeKalb County, 1701 E. Lincoln Highway
Information: 815-758-6550
Needle Workers
Time: 1 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: Club 55, 330 Grove St.
Information: dking@fsadekalbcounty.org
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
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
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
Open Chess Play
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: First Congregational Church, 615 N. First St.
Information: info@dekalbchess.com or www.dekalbchess.com
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 a.m. Wednesdays
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3300, or theresaw@dkpl.org
Wood Carving Club
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Club 55, 330 Grove St.
Information: 815-758-4718
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
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
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
Introduction to Internet Basics
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Club 55, 330 Grove St.
Information: 815-758-8616
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Holiday Tunes Concert
Time: 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 11
Place: DeKalb Public Library, Main Lobby
The Huntley Middle School Chamber Orchestra and the Clinton Rosette Band of Stringz will perform.
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
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 11
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 2150, or dkplref@dkpl.org
Chair Yoga
Time: 1 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, Dec. 12
Place: Club 55, 330 Grove St.
Information: 815-758-8616
Zumba Gold
Time: 1 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 12
Place: Club 55, 330 Grove St.
Information: 815-758-8616
Free Movie Showing: “Aladdin”
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 12
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3350, 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
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
Adult Game Night
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 12
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 2115, or marks@dkpl.org
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
Murder at the Ugly Holiday Sweater Party
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Date: Friday, Dec. 13
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 2150, or cassandrap@dkpl.org
Adults can wear their favorite ugly holiday sweater and help solve a mystery. This after-hours event is free, but has a capacity limit of 25 people. Register online at www.dkpl.org.
Winter Farmer’s Market
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 14
Place: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb, 158 N. Fourth St.
Cost: $1
Information: 815-756-7089 or office@uufdekalb.org
Items for sale include fresh grass-fed beef, pork, poultry, eggs, sausage, cheese, honey, French pastries and baked goods. There will also be a book sale, live music, locally made arts and crafts for sale and soup, bread, sweet and drinks available for purchase.
Citizens’ Climate Lobby
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Date: Saturday, Dec. 14
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: www.citizensclimatelobby.org
The current focus of CCL is to generate support for H.R. 763: The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, which aims at reducing carbon pollution.
Mighty Makers: STEAM Gingerbread Houses
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 14
Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Information: 815-756-9568, ext. 3350, or lauraw@dkpl.org
Students in kindergarten through fifth grades can build a gingerbread house that can withstand a winter storm. Graham crackers, icing and candy provided.
Ellwood Explorers: ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 14
Place: Ellwood House Museum, 509 N. First St.
Cost: $5, children 5 and younger enter free
Information: www.ellwoodhouse.org/learn
Stage Coach Players and Ellwood House Museum partner to present a child-friendly preview of an adaptation of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” There will be snacks and crafts related to the show before and after each 20-minute performance.
Overeaters Anonymous
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Date: Saturdays
Place: 312 E. Taylor St.
Information: 815-762-5932
Community Christmas Dinner
Time: Noon
Date: Saturday, Dec. 14
Place: Crossview Church, 150 Bethany Road
Information: 815-756-8729
Free holiday meal hosted by the Crossview high school youth ministry for community members in need or alone for the holidays. There will be live music and a traditional meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pie and more. Rides are available. Guests are asked to RSVP by phone.
Carols and Candles
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Sunday, Dec. 15
Place: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St.
Information: 815-758-0691
The 60th annual service will feature the Chancel Choir, with strings and harp, directed by organist/choirmaster Travis Erikson. The church’s annual Christmas Tea will follow at 8 p.m. in the fellowship hall. All are welcome.
Senior Grocery Market
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 17
Place: Club 55, 330 Grove St.
Information: dking@fsadekalbcounty.org
Northern Illinois Food Bank in partnership with FSA Club 55 will host a food distribution for seniors.
Sewing Group
Time: 1 p.m.
Date: Tuesday
Place: Club 55, 330 Grove St.
Information: 815-758-4718
Dietitian’s Dish
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 18
Place: KishHealth Cancer Center
Information: 815-748-2958
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Time: 1 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday, Dec. 18
Place: Elder Care Services, 1701 E. Lincoln Highway
Information: 779-777-3780
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
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
Chair Exercises and Fitness
Time: 10 a.m.
Dates: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Place: Club 55, 232 Main St.
Information: 815-758-8616
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
Babies and Books
Time: 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 12
Place: Genoa Public Library, 240 W. Main St.
Information: 815-758-8149, ext. 233
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
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
Breakfast Buffet
Time: 8 a.m. to noon
Date: Sunday, Dec. 15
Place: Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St.
Cost: $8 adults, $4 children ages 6 to 13, children 5 and younger eat free
Information: 815-791-7020
Novel Newts
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 17
Place: Genoa Public Library, 240 W. Main St.
Information: 815-784-2627
Book club for students in grades 5-8.
KINGSTON
Community Breakfast
Time: 7 to 11 a.m.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 14
Place: Kingston Friendship Center, 120 S. Main St.
Cost: $7 adults, $3 children ages 4 and younger
Information: 815-784-3921
=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
Tai Chi
Time: 1 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: Club 55, 480 Airport Road
Information: 815-758-4718
ChYoga
Time: 10 a.m.
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500, ext. 127
Registration required.
Toddler Time
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
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
Yarn Barn
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Date: Thursdays
Place: Club 55 Sycamore, 480 Airport Road
Information: 815-758-8616 or dking@fsadekalbcounty.org
Chair Yoga
Time: 1 p.m.
Dates: Thursday, Dec. 12
Place: Club 55, 480 Airport Road
Information: dking@fsadekalbcounty.org
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, Dec. 13
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
Stories and Songs with Bruce
Time: 4 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays, Dec. 17
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500 ext. 131
Friends of the Library Meeting and Mingle
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 17
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
Meet the library’s Friends board and hear their plans for the coming year.
Wednesday Business Breakfast Network
Time: 8 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 18
Place: Sycamore Parkway, 605 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-3456
Christmas Ornament Crafting
Times: 4 and 5 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 18
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
Decorate salt dough cookie ornaments for the holiday season. All supplies provided. Sign-up required; for ages 5 through 18.
WATERMAN
Waterman Area Heritage Society Christmas Drawing
Time: 7 a.m. to noon
Date: Saturday, Dec. 14
Place: Indian Creek Middle School
Information: 815-264-3461
Drawing registration will begin at 7 a.m., with prize drawings every hour from 8 a.m. through noon. Winners need not be present to win. Must be 18 years old or older to register.