Grassroots Juicery, 2180 Oakland Drive, Sycamore, will host the Grassroots Outdoor Community Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 10. (Photo courtesy Grassroots Juicery)

JULY 7

Group Bike Ride

5:30-7:30 p.m. 

North Central Cyclery, 534 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb

Free

Join North Central Cyclery on its HammerTime group bike ride on Thursdays. This is an advanced ride. Meet in the store parking lot before 5:30 p.m. Cyclists will ride roughly 35 miles southwest of DeKalb at an average pace of 20-25 mph. Call (815) 758-2403 for more information.

 
DeKalb Farmers Market

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Van Buer Plaza, corner of north Second and Locust streets, DeKalb

Free

The DeKalb Farmers Market features locally-grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers and artisan crafts. For more information, call (815) 756-6306 or go to www.dekalb.org/chamber/farmers’_market.aspx

JULY 7 – JULY 17

Stage Coach Players Presents “The Devil’s Disciples”

7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays

2:30 p.m. Sundays

Stage Coach Players, 126 S. 5th St., DeKalb

$12 for adults; $10 for children 12 and younger

“The Devil’s Disciple” takes place during the American Revolution in a New Hampshire village. The story revolves around the rascal, Dick Dudgeon, a young revolutionary raised in a strict puritan home. Dick finds himself in need of true religion and passionately believes in the right of human happiness. This quest leads to potentially life-threatening consequences. Visit stagecoachers.com for more information or call (815) 758-1940.

JULY 8

Shop, Sip, Socialize #ProudlyDeKalb

5-10 p.m.

Downtown DeKalb

Come have a drink, shop and socialize in downtown DeKalb.  

Free

Participating downtown businesses include: Hillside Restaurant, The Gaming Goat, SOAS Apparel & Design, My Favorite Things, Kid Stuff, Ducky’s Formal Wear, Urban Grace, Cracker Jax, Carter’s Cottage, AVC & G, MCR Framing, Poppy Seed Primitives and Common Grounds. A raffle for a basket of gift cards valued at more than $300 from the participating shops will be raffled and the proceeds will go to Elder Care of DeKalb. Stores will be offering sidewalk sales and new inventory. The Stage Coach Players and the Garage Orchestra will provide entertainment.

JULY 9

Hinckley Farmers Market

9 a.m.-12 p.m.

710 James St. in the Hinckley Fresh Market parking lot, on the corner of Rt. 30 and Somonauk Road

Free

The Hinckley Farmers Market features locally-grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers and artisan crafts. For more information. call (320) 217-9253 or visit the market’s Facebook page.

Ellwood Explorers: Lunch at the Little House

11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Ellwood House Museum, 509 N. First St., DeKalb 

Free

Spend the afternoon celebrating the 125th birthday of the local favorite playhouse, the 1891 Little House. Learn about 19th century toys and games and try out historic reproductions. Bring a lunch and enjoy it under a shady tree on the grounds of scenic Ellwood Park. For more information, contact

Tricia Runzel at trunzel@ellwoodhouse.org or (815) 756-4609.

JULY 10

Grassroots Outdoor Community Market

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Grassroots Juicery, 2180 Oakland Drive, Sycamore

Free

This local outdoor market featuring locally grown farm produce, meat, eggs, honey, baked goods, gourmet oils, essential oils, body care products, arts, crafts and more. With a selection of gluten-free, organic, vegan and natural goods.  Grassroots Juicery & Cafe will sell food. Serving the Illinois cities of Sycamore, DeKalb, Cortland, Maple Park, Malta, Genoa and surrounding communities. For market updates and additional details, see the Grassroots Juicery & Cafe Facebook page.

JULY 12

The Human Blueprint: How understanding our genes will impact the future of medicine 

6:30-8:30 p.m. 
Fatty’s Pub and Grille, 1312 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb
Free

Researchers have spent years developing the human blueprint through the Human Genome Project. Join Dr. Rick Johns as he discusses the implications of this work on the field of medicine, our understanding of disease and how to direct us to the best treatment options. Call (815) 753-4751 for more information.