Kate Santillan

The Open Table United Church of Christ will offer a free community meal at noon Sunday, Dec. 14.

The St. Charles Public Library will offer a program for residents to learn about how to prepare cars icy roads and cold temperatures.

1st Place Chiropractic will partner with the Salvation Army to host its annual holiday food drive Dec. 8 through Dec. 13.

The Elburn Lions Club and Elburn Leos will host a Breakfast with Santa event on Sunday, Dec. 7 for community members to celebrate the holiday season.

Geneva-based Starfish Animal Rescue will host its 14th annual “Santa Paws” fundraiser Dec. 6-7 to support the rescue.

Northbrook Middle School recently announced its honor roll for the first trimester of the 2025-26 school year.

DeKalb Township recently was awarded the Innovative Senior Program of the Year Award in recognition of the success of its Wise and Well Senior Summit.

The Rotary Club of Princeton recently partnered with the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce and Bureau County Senior Center to hold a drive-thru food drive to support the Bureau County Food Pantry.

The Kishwaukee United Way board of directors recently appointed Andy McFarlane as its new executive director.

Milton Pope School recently announced its high honor roll and honor roll for the first trimester of the 2025–26 school year.

Grace United Methodist Church in La Salle will offer a Blue Christmas service at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18.

The Geneva Park District’s Playhouse 38 has tickets available for its production of “The Little Town of Christmas" Dec. 5-7.

The Hardscrabble Lions Club in Streator recently raised $1,000 during a raffle.

The DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation will host its annual breakfast Dec. 2 for the community to learn more about regional economic trends. Event highlights include a chat with NIU, Kishwaukee and Waubonsee college presidents.

Home Instead Fox River Valley, 440 S. Third St., Suite 205, St. Charles, offers home care services to help aging adults stay engaged with professional caregivers support to stay well and safe at home.