The Sycamore Vets Club is partnering with Heartland Blood Centers to host a blood drive from 3:30-7:30 p.m. May 25 at the Sycamore Vets Club, 121 S. California St., Sycamore.

May 25

Sycamore Vets Club Community Blood Drive

3:30-7:30 p.m.

Sycamore Vets Club, 121 S. California St., Sycamore

Free

The Sycamore Vets Club is partnering with Heartland Blood Centers to host a blood drive. Everyone who donates will receive a $10 Target gift card. Donors have to be at least 16 years old and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. Sign up by contacting Heartland at (847) 305-9998 by phone or text, Megan Carrier at (815) 901-7821 by phone or text, or by sending the Sycamore Sons of the American Legion a message on Facebook.

May 27

An Immigrant’s Song, the Celtic Influx

2 p.m.

DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb

Free

This program, performed by Barry Cloyd, begins in the ancient days of the Celtic people and follows their migration across Europe to what eventually became their home in Ireland. The connection is also made to Midwest Irish families, who fled the Great Hunger of the 1840s and ‘50s to escape oppression and seek their freedom in “Amerikay.” No registration is required. For additional information, email samanthah@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568, ext. 1701.

May 27

End of School Skate Party

6:30-10 p.m.

Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 Bethany Road, Sycamore

$5 admission, $2 skate rental

Grab your friends and family for a skate date to celebrate the beginning of summer. Pizza and drinks will be sold for $1 each.

May 28

8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Car Show and Swap Meet

Sandwich Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Road, Sandwich

$5 general admission, free for children under 12

The 46th annual car show is being presented by the Sliver Springs Chapter of the Illinois Region AACA. Admission is $15 for show cars and $20 for the Car Corral (cars for sale). Swap space fee is $20. The 4-H Club will serve breakfast and lunch. For more information, contact Al Matison, (81) 414-1239 or Rick Shaw, (81) 405-3656 or email mighty1924@gmail.com.

May 28

Ellwood Explorers – Lunch at the Little House

11 a.m.

509 N. First St., DeKalb

Free

Spend the afternoon at everyone’s favorite playhouse, the 1891 Little House. Learn about nineteenth-century games and try out reproduction toys. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds of Ellwood Park. Ellwood Explorers is a series of youth educational programs. Children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

May 28

Bloody Mary Sunday

12-5p.m.

Prairie State Winery, 222 W. Main St., Genoa

Prices vary

Wine bloody marys complete with all the fixings will be served all day. Food served until 4 p.m. Donita Crenshaw will perform from 1:30-4 p.m. Reservations suggested. Call (815) 784-4540 for more information.

May 29

Memorial Day Observance

9 a.m. Parade Downtown DeKalb

9:30 a.m. Program at Ellwood House, 509 N. First St., DeKalb

Free

DeKalb will honor those who died in the American military with a parade and program. Also, tours of the first floor of Ellwood House, 509 N. First St., DeKalb, will be free until 12 p.m. For more information, visit dekalb.org or call (815) 756-6306.

May 29

Memorial Day Festivities

10 a.m. Parade

11 a.m.-4 p.m. barbeque

1 p.m. water battles

Center of town

Free

The Somonauk Memorial Day Celebration will include a parade, water fights and Fay’s BBQ pork chops. For more information, visit somonauk.net.

May 31

How to Pay for College Without Going Broke

6 p.m.

Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore

Free

Experienced professionals share their knowledge and expertise to guide parents through ways to reduce college costs and still allow their children to attend the college of their choice. Discover creative, little-known financial and academic strategies to reduce college costs while finding the best-fit college for your child. Both parents are encouraged to attend the 90-minute seminar presented by My College Planning Team.