Blumen Gardens in Sycamore will host the Garden Gate to Spring Antique Show April 22-23. (Photo courtesy Blumen Gardens)

April 21

Jelly Fish and Starfish Dissection

7 p.m.

Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St., Sycamore

$10 for museum members; $15 for others

The museum offers another of its award-winning dissection classes. Children and adults are invited to learn the biology of starfish and jelly fish by dissenting them. Class costs $10 for museum members and $15 for non-members.

April 22-23

Garden Gate to Spring Antique Show

9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 22

9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 23

Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St., Sycamore

$4

Regional antique dealers will sell garden, architectural and countrypolitan antiques including folk-art, vintage iron, and accessories – all housed inside Blumen Gardens’ 19th century brick Garden Room. New for 2016: gourmet food trucks will be onsite serving breakfast and lunch during both days of the antique show. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to local food banks. This event is hosted by Chuck Springob. For show information, call him at (815) 355-1746.

April 23

Arduinos – Advanced Class

1 p.m.

Northern Illinois University Faraday Hall Room 129

$99

Find out what the maker movement is all about as you learn how to create responsive electronic projects using Arduino microcontrollers. An Arduino is a small computer that can be used to read sensors and control lights, motors and more. Arduinos are at the heart of the Maker Movement and are an easy and fun way to add automation and interaction to your projects. In the afternoon sessions, we’ll delve into some more complex programming concepts such as using loops, functions, and variables. Students attending this class should already have some experience programming Arduinos, either from a previous class or personal experience. So if you’ve been wondering what all the hype is about, here’s your chance to find out. All students will get to keep the Arduino Uno board they use in class. This is a two-part class. The second class will be held April 30. Sessions suggested ages 10-14. Register Now Additional Information. For general inquiries, email chamber@dekalb.org.

April 25

Bedtime Stories

6:30 p.m.

DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb

Free

Join Ms. Jen for a few bedtime tales. Children are always welcome to wear pajamas. For additional information, email theresaw@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568, ext. 3300.

April 26

Prenatal Yoga

4 p.m.

Kishwaukee Community Hospital, Roberts Conference Center, One Kish Hospital Drive, DeKalb

$25

Pregnant women can stretch, strengthen and relax with prenatal yoga. It doesn’t matter if you’re new to yoga or practiced it for years, prenatal yoga helps prepare your body and mind for childbirth. Join us to relieve stress and anxiety, ease pregnancy related symptoms, and help you embrace your changing body. Certified yoga instructor Amy Prais has specialized training in prenatal yoga to help women maintain good health throughout every stage of pregnancy.
April 26-27

Windsock Craft

10 a.m. April 26

11 a.m. April 27

DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb

Free

Learn how to make a windsock so you can hang your creation and watch it wave in the wind! For more information, email theresaw@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568, ext. 3300.

April 27

Transitioning to Retirement: The Roadmap to Retirement

6-8 p.m.

DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb

Free

Retirement mistakes can be costly. This course will address some key issues in the transition from work to retirement. Understanding these issues and making informed decisions may help you better enjoy your “golden” years. Some of the topics to be cover include: evaluating the true cost of retirement, evaluating your sources and timing of retirement income, protecting your health and wealth, minimizing taxes during retirement, maximizing your pension benefits and Social Security and planning for death and/or disability. RSVP is requested. Call (815) 748-2130 or email Kelly.Holleran@lpl.com.

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