The Immaculate Conception Church, 101 N. Main St., Ohio, will host a fall potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in the church basement as part of its 150th anniversary celebration.

American Legion Post 12 will be serving roast pork, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, vegetable, salad, and dessert from 5 p.m. through 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.

The Jo-Carroll Solid Waste Agency will hold a recycling collection event for northwest Illinois residents and businesses from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at the Carroll County Highway Department, 10735 Mill Road, Mount Carroll.

Lindsay Young, formerly of Sterling, was presented the 2025 Illinois 4-H Alumni Award on Aug. 8, 2025, at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield for her contributions to her profession, service to her community and support of the 4-H program.

The Nature in Nachusa exhibition opens Sept. 17 and runs through Oct. 18 at The Next Picture Show in Dixon. The opening reception and awards presentation will be 6-8 p.m. Sept. 19.

The 50 at $50 in 50 Days campaign funds will be matched by an unknown benefactor for Dixon Stage Left project.

Hope Cancer Wellness Center at 1637 Plock Drive in Dixon offers a 6-week series that will provide tools to help people work through grief.

This month’s Friends of the Hennepin Canal hike will be Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, and will travel from Bridge 17A to Bridge 15.

The Ultimate Tailgate Chili Cookoff & Rib Competition is Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in the Beanblossom parking lot on River Street in downtown Dixon.