Carnival rides are a popular attraction of Genoa Days, which will be held June 8-11.

SCHOOL DISTRICT 428

Parents, residents can weigh in on textbook choices

Parents and residents of DeKalb, Cortland and Malta are invited to review two textbooks being considered by DeKalb School District 428.

The district is buying new textbook materials for kindergarten through fifth-grade writing and High School Life Skills Math courses. The selection committee has chosen “Be A Writer,” published by Center for the Collaborative Classroom, second edition, 2014; and “Life Skills Math, Math for the World of Work, and Consumer Math,” published by AGS, copyright 2003.

The books are being displayed in the District Education Center, 901 S. Fourth St., DeKalb. They may be viewed between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday until June 21. Forms will be available for written community feedback.

GENOA

Annual fun event raises money for fire department

The 81^st celebration of Genoa Days will be held June 8-11 in Downtown Genoa, south Genoa and west Main streets. The community-wide event is a fundraiser for the Genoa-Kingston Fire Department, which uses the event to raise money for new equipment, gear, vehicles and whatever else the department needs.

Skinners Amusements will provide the carnival again this year. Rides, games, food, musical entertainment and a parade are planned.

Festivities will be held 6-10 p.m. June 8; 6:30-10 p.m. June 9; 6:30-9:30 p.m. June 10; and 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. June 11. Highlights include the King and Queen Contest, 8 p.m. June 8; Kids Wristband Night, 6-10 p.m. June 9; 4H Children’s Pet Show, 10:30 a.m. June 11 and the Genoa Days Parade, 1 p.m. June 11.

Live music will be played each night.

In conjunction with Genoa Days, the Cogs 5K Run will start at Genoa-Kingston High School, 980 Park Ave., Genoa, at 8:30 a.m. June 11.

DeKALB

Artists can compete in calendar contest

WNIJ/WNIU is calling all painters, sculptors, photographers and mixed media artists to submit original work for possible use in the station’s 2017 wall calendar. Artists are invited to enter one original work for consideration by 5 p.m. June 17.

WNIJ/WNIU developed the calendar contest as a way to introduce and engage its listening audience and supporters with outstanding work by artists across the region. Rockford Art Museum Curator Carrie Johnson will select the 12 featured artworks.

Artists must comply with all contest rules and are limited to one entry. The station requires a digital image of the artwork, which must meet the specifications as outlined within the rules, as well as a completed registration form. Contest rules and the registration form are available at northernpublicradio.org/calendar-contest. 

There is no cost to enter. There is no financial compensation. Winners will be notified in advance of the printing of the publication. For more information, call (815) 753-9000.

SYCAMORE

Chicago Cubs works with local firm

As part of its major renovation of Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs chose to work with Sycamore, IL-based IDEAL Industries to install the company’s Audacy wireless energy management system. The system controls the lighting throughout the recently completed clubhouse for players and coaches. This new facility comprises 30,000 square feet, nearly triple the size of the former player clubhouse.

In the new space, the Audacy system provides wireless control via an iOS or Android mobile phone or tablet app, while automatically sensing and adjusting to ambient light, movement, and room occupancy to maintain desired settings. The system also aims to minimize maintenance; the components feature batteries with a 25-year operating life.

KIRKLAND

Have a salad, support the library

Friends of the Library will host its popular annual Salad Luncheon June 9.

The luncheon, proceeds from which benefit the Kirkland Public Library, will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Kirkland Lutheran Church, Sixth and South streets.

Unique centerpieces will be for sale and every participant will have an opportunity to win an arrangement donated by Meagen Lee Floral.

Since the 1980s, the Friends of the Library has held bake sales, sponsored a storytelling hour, helped with summer reading programs, parties and held a quilt show to raise money for the library. For more information about the fundraiser and to purchase tickets, call (815) 522-6260.

MALTA

KC student artists singled out for their work

Several Kishwaukee College art students were recognized with Awards of Merit and two students’ works were selected as recipients of the People’s Choice Award at the closing reception for the Spring 2016 Student Art Show.

Awards of Merit recipients were: Jamiah Calvin, DeKalb; Kaitlin Hernandez, Sycamore; Tyler Hummel, Oregon; Ron Lofton (two awards), Cortland; Bryce Parker, DeKalb; and Courtney Wille, Kingston. People’s Choice Award recipients were Ron Lofton, Cortland, and Ryan Lindsey, Sycamore.

The Spring 2016 Student Art Show was a juried show. Michael Bennett, a retired member of the Kishwaukee College art faculty, served as juror for the works. KC art students submitted original works in media, including paintings, drawings, photography, metals, ceramics, graphic design and digital art for the final show of the season.

–DeKalb County News Briefs–