DeKalb County Events
Chronicle Media Staff — August 30, 2016
The Sycamore Library, 103 E. State St., will be hosting several community programs this week, including Eating Whole Foods and building with Legos . (Photo courtesy of Sycamore Library)
Sept. 1
DeKalb Farmers’ Market
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Van Buer Plaza, north 2nd and Locust streets, DeKalb
Free
The library will be at the Farmers’ Market. Stop by the Van Buer Plaza and see what’s going on at the library while shopping for locally-grown produce.
Sept. 1
Whole Foods
6 p.m.
Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore
Free
Whole Foods presentation with Sycamore Integrated Health’s, Katie Nightlinger.
Nightliner’s food philosophy is: eat whole foods 80 percent of the time and enjoy good quality indulgences 20 percent of the time. While a lifetime of healthy eating takes time and effort, practice makes permanent. Learn how to plan, schedule and balance meals. Call (815) 895-2500 for more information.
Sept. 1
WOW Kick-off and Bible Study
7-9 p.m.
Waterman Presbyterian Church, 250 N. Cedar St., Waterman
Free
WOW/Women of the Word in Waterman kicks off its 18th year with an interdenominational Bible study. The guest speaker will be Naomi Koesler, native born in Sri Lanka where she and her family faced persecution for their faith in Jesus Christ. She will share her personal testimonies of God’s answers to prayer.
Sept. 3
Genoa Farmers Market
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
City Parking Lot, corner of Rt. 72 and Genoa Street, Genoa
Free
Shoppers can choose fresh local fruit and vegetables while enjoying live music, tastings and children’s activities.
Sept. 4
LEGO Sunday
1:30-3 p.m.
Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore
Free
LEGO enthusiasts are invited to the library on the first Sunday of the month for some building-block fun. No registration is necessary. Questions? Call (815) 895-2500.
Sept. 6
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, you are invited to join the group. For more information, contact Diana King at (815) 758-8616 or
Sept. 6
Sycamore Famers Market
3-7 p.m.
Somonauk and Elm streets, downtown Sycamore
Free
The Sycamore Farmer’s Market, presented by Heartland Bank and Trust Company promotes local, sustainable farmers, producers, artisans and chefs by connecting them to the public through educational programming and special events.
Sept. 7
Bookworms
12:30 p.m.
Clinton Township Public Library, 110 S. Elm St., Waterman
Free
Bookworms, the library’s preschool story time, resumes on Wednesdays in September. Events are geared for 3- to 5-year-olds. Reading, playing, snacks and crafts are planned. September’s theme is the work of Eric Carle, an American designer, illustrator of more than 70 books, and writer of children’s books. He is most famous for “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.”
Sept. 8
TOMA (Top of Mind Awareness)
8:30-10 a.m.
Salvation Army, 830 Grove St., DeKalb
Free
This event is a roundtable discussion about no- and low-cost ways to promote your business and contribute to the Top of Mind Awareness that you want in the marketplace. Seating is limited and registration is required. For general inquiries, email chamber@dekalb.org.
Sept. 8
Business Roundtable
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, 3232 Pleasant Road, DeKalb
$30
Register for the final DeKalb County Economic Development Corp. Business Roundtable of the year. Reservations include networking with business professionals, a catered lunch and a presentation to be given by Jack Penning, of Sixel Consulting Group, a noted air service development firm. A tour of the airport will follow the presentation. Call (815) 895-2711 or send an email to borek@dcedc.org.
Sept. 9
DeKalb Area Creative Writers
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore
Free
Work with other writers for inspiration. The group meets every other Friday.
