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Adults and teenagers can learn how to sew a pin cushion or paper weight at a program at the DeKalb Public Library.

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will perform a “Springtime in Vienna” concert on Saturday to conclude its 49th concert season.

The Aruna Project will hold its fourth annual Aruna Run and Walk on Saturday to support its mission and victims of human sex trafficking.
Sycamore Middle School is set to open its spring production, the musical “The Wizard of Oz,” May 1.

Northern Illinois University STEAM recently was awarded a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant to help teachers prepare students for food systems careers.

The DeKalb Masonic Lodge 144 will offer a community safety and health day for community members to learn about fire safety, health and police safety.
The DeKalb County History Center will be the new host of the Sycamore Farmers Market starting this year. The outdoor space is part of the history center's ongoing expansion project.

Here's where Rooted for Good's Grow Mobile, a free mobile food pantry open to all, will be in May throughout DeKalb County

The city of DeKalb and Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission are accepting applications for the 2026 Paint-A-Plug public arts program. Artists are encouraged to incorporate America250 aspects into their theme.


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