DeKalb County Events
Chronicle Media Staff — July 26, 2016July 27
Lunch Bunch Storytime
12:30 p.m.
Maple Park Public Library, 302 Willow St., Maple Park
Free
For children and a caregiver. Bring a lunch and join in the storytime. Listen to stories and have fun with a small craft. No registration required.
July 28
Meet and Greet
1 p.m.
Sandwich Area Chamber of Commerce, 128 E. Railroad St., Sandwich
Free
Gary Day of Gary’s Luxury Rides will be the guest at the Sandwich Area Chamber of Commerce’s next event. Call (815) 786-9075 for more information.
July 29
Sycamore Chamber Leadership Academy
8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sycamore Park District, 940 E. State St., Sycamore
Free
The Sycamore Chamber Leadership Academy will study the Sycamore Park District. Tour park properties and learn about the district’s responsibility and relationship to the community. For information, call (815) 895-3456.
July 29
Kishwaukee Fest Parade and Street Dance
7 p.m. parade
9 p.m. street dance
Downtown DeKalb
Free
As part of Kishwaukee fest, a parade will be held featuring music groups, youth groups, several Illinois pageant queens, local business float entries and military units. This year’s parade also will feature the first Christmas parade of the season, complete with Santa and elves. A street dance will follow. For more information, visit www.KishwaukeeFest.com or call (815) 756-1263.
July 30
Cardboard Boat Regatta
2 p.m.
Hopkins Pool, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb
$15-20 per boat
Be the captain of your very own boat. Construct your own boat using cardboard and duct tape and compete against others. Before the races, boats will be judged and awards will be given. For race rules and registration, go to dekalbparkdistrict.com
Aug. 1
Open Mic Night
7:30 p.m.
The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb
Free
Get up and preform at open mic night every Monday at The House Cafe. For more information, call (815) 517-0477 or visit housecafedekalb.com
Aug. 2
Sycamore Farmer’s 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, artisan crafts and entertainment by local artists. For more information call (815) 895-3456, visit discoversycamore.com or go to the market’s Facebook page.
Aug, 2
DeKalb Municipal Band
8 p.m.
Hopkins Park Band Shell, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb
Free
Arrive early and bring a picnic supper. Enjoy a summer night under the stars listening to the longest-running municipal band.
Aug. 2
Toddler Time
10 a.m.
Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore
Free
Come to the library for a simple story, songs and movement activity for children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers.
Aug. 2
Wood carving
9:30 a.m.
Club 55 DeKalb, 330 Grove St., DeKalb
Free
Whether you’re a skilled professional or pass the time woodworking as a hobby, come and join the group. For more information, contact Diana King, Family Service Agency’s Club 55 DeKalb, at dking@fsadekalbcounty.org or (815) 758-8616.
Aug. 3
Nature Sleuths
4 p.m.
Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St., Sycamore
$5, members; $8 non-members
The subject for the next meeting of the Midwest Museum of Natural History’s nature club is: What lives in a creek? Club participants solve mysteries about the natural world through hands-on experiments. Every time youngsters attend, they will get a stamp on their Nature Club cards, which go toward earning badges. The program is for children ages 6-10. Each session lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. Call (815) 895-9777.
Aug. 3
“No Drop” Novice Ride
5:30-7:30 p.m.
North Central Cyclery, 534 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb
This easy “No Drop” group is for those who want to get used to riding a bicycle in a group. Call (815) 758-2403.
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