The Sycamore History Museum’s annual winter fundraiser will feature “John Deere” portrayed by Brian “Fox” Ellis at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at St. Mary’s Memorial Hall, 322 Waterman St., Sycamore.

Feb. 15 

Anti-Slavery Movement in Black and White 

7 p.m. 

DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave., DeKalb 

$5 

In her talk “Anti-Slavery Movement in Black and White,” Jeanne Schultz Angel explores the role that the Underground Railroad played in the lives of Freedom Seekers and explains how one particular story illustrates connections within the network across the state. For more information, call (815) 895-5762 or go to the Sycamore History Museum’s event page.

Feb. 16 

Genoa-Kingston Education Foundation Trivia Night 

7 p.m. 

Five Points Pub, 105 Main St., Kingston 

$5 per person entry fee 

Teams can include up to six people. Proceeds go into the mini-grant fund awarded to G-K teachers for items above and beyond their regular budget.

Feb. 17 

Museum Fundraiser 

7 p.m. 

St. Mary’s Memorial Hall, 322 Waterman St., Sycamore 

$20 per person 

The Sycamore History Museum’s annual winter fundraiser will feature “John Deere” portrayed by Brian “Fox” Ellis. Deere moved to Illinois and invented the first commercially successful steel plow in 1837. Guests will have a chance to test their knowledge of John Deere with a trivia game, and enjoy desserts from that time period. For more information, visit sycamorehistory.org.

Feb. 18 

Beach Terrarium Workshop 

10 a.m-noon 

Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St., Sycamore 

Cost includes one 8-inch fishbowl terrarium, two beach miniatures, colored shells, sand, beach glass 

Get out of the winter doldrums and create a vacation-inspired terrarium filled with a beach theme. Blumen designers will assist participants in planning and designing a creative terrarium to enjoy at home. All ages are welcome. Kids are invited to bring their favorite beach shells and incorporate beach-combing memories into a display. Call (815) 895-3737 for more information.

Feb. 18 

Dad’s and Hero’s Dance 

6-8 p.m. 

$25, per resident couple; $30, per non-resident couple; $10 per extra child 

For Daddy’s little girl, 3 years and older. This red-carpet event includes music, refreshments, dancing and games. Come dressed to impress and make some lasting memories. For more information, visit dekalbparkdistrict.com.

Feb. 20 

Kishwaukee College Visit Day 

9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Road, Malta 

Free 

Attend Visit Day to meet the president of the college, tour state-of-the-art facilities, network with faculty and staff and learn more about programs and services. For questions, contact New Student Connections at admissions@kishwaukeecollege.edu or (815) 825-9460.

Feb. 21 

Soup-er Tuesday 

10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Glidden Homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 

$4, adults; members and children under 14 with family, free; $3 for groups of 10 or more 

Glidden Homestead offer warm soup and tours on selected Tuesdays at the Homestead and Museum, which was the home of the innovative developer of barbed wire. For more information, visit www.gliddenhomestead.org, e-mail info@gliddenhomestead.org or call (815) 756-7904.

Feb. 21 

Medicare Q-and-A 

1-2:30 p.m. 

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

Free 

A representative from Elder Care Services will assist with Medicare questions. Those who are turning 65 or who have questions about their current coverage, prescription coverage (Extra Help), Medicare supplement plans or Medicare Advantage plans, can stop by for help. The representative also can assist with the Benefit Access application (reduced license plate sticker) and other programs. No appointment is necessary. All services are free. For more information, call Elder Care Services, (815) 758-6550.

Feb. 21 

Mel Brooks Film Series 

7 p.m. 

Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb 

$8 for adults; $6 for students and senior citizens 

In “History of the World: Part 1,” Mel Brooks brings his one-of-a-kind comic touch covering events from the Old Testament to the French Revolution in a series of episodic comedy vignettes. The film is part of Egyptian Theatre’s Mel Brooks Film Series. For more information, call (815) 758-1215.