Rolled-up barbed wire, ready for removal out of the wilderness by volunteers.

Sept. 22

DeKalb Farmers Market

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Van Buer Plaza, north Second and Locust streets, DeKalb

Free

The DeKalb Farmers Market features locally-grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers and artisan crafts on Thursdays through Sept. 29. For more information, call (815) 756-6306.

Sept. 22

“Barbed Wire Pioneers”

 6 p.m.

Egyptian Theater, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb

$10; free for teachers and students 

The DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association is sponsoring the 18th anniversary screening of “Barbed Wire Pioneers,” the definitive documentary on the lives of Ellwood, Haish and Glidden, directed by Professor Jeff Chown. For more information, call the DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, (815) 756-8737.

Sept. 23

“Rocky Horror Picture Show” with Live Show

8 p.m.

Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb

$10

For mature audiences, only. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is an outrageous assemblage of the most stereotyped science fiction movies, Marvel comics, Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello outings and rock ‘n’ roll of every vintage, featuring the live shadow cast of Irrational Masters. Running through the story is the sexual confusion of two middle American Ike Age kids confronted by the complications of the decadent morality of the ‘70s. Props that are NOT allowed are: lighters, candles or flames of any kind, large water guns, toast, hot dogs or prunes. Prop kits will be available for purchase in the lobby before the show. For more information, visit egyptiantheatre.org.

Sept. 24

Hinckley Farmers Market

9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Hinckley Fresh Market parking lot, corner of Route 30 and Somonauk Road, Hinckley

Free

The Hinckley Farmers Market features locally-grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers and artisan crafts every Saturday through mid-October, depending on weather.

For more information, call (320) 217-9253 or visit the market’s Facebook page.

Sept. 24

Mutt Strut 2016

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb

$30 for adult runners (13 years and older); $25 for adult walkers (13 years and older); $15 for youth runners (under 13 years old); free for youth walkers

Mutt Strut 5K is a dog-friendly 5K run/walk-a-thon benefiting the more than 2,400 homeless animals cared for each year at TAILS Humane Society. The race route follows the DeKalb Nature Trail, beginning and ending at Hopkins Park. Have questions? Contact Heather Short at hshort@tailshumanesociety.org or (815) 758-2457, ext. 111.

Sept. 24

Anti-Bullying Benefit

5 p.m.

The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb

$10

The event will benefit local high school theater and music programs of Oregon High School, Rochelle Township High School, Stillman Valley High School and DeKalb High School. The event is sponsored by WeLoveMetal.com.

Sept. 26

English Teacher in the Library

2-4 p.m.

DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb

Free

A child, teen or adult who needs to learn to read, write or speak English can get help at the DeKalb Public Library. Certified English teacher Christine Holloway offers free private and semi-private lessons in basic reading and writing and English as a second language. Individuals and small groups are encouraged to sign up for lessons. Contact the teacher at hollowayteacher@gmail.com.

Sept. 27

Sycamore Farmers Market

3-7 p.m.

Corner of Somonauk and Elm streets, Sycamore

Free

The Sycamore Farmer’s Market features locally grown produce, wine, baked goods and artisan crafts. Shoppers can enjoy live music from local artists and fresh foods directly from the farmers themselves. For more information, call (815) 895-3456 or visit discoversycamore.com or the market Facebook page.

Sept. 29

Hiring Event

1-3 p.m.

DeKalb Goodwill Community Resource Room, 1037 S. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb

Free

Randstad is looking for qualified applicants to fill full-time general warehouse positions at a DeKalb distribution center. GED or high school diploma necessary. Background check and drug test required. Interviews will be conducted on the day of event. Health benefits and flexible scheduling are available.