DEKALB
Free Holiday Dinner
Time: 4-8 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 23
Place: Flippin Eggs, 831 S. Fourth St.
Cost: Free
Who: For people in need or those who may not have family around to share this special time with.
Fourth year that Flippin Eggs has held this free holiday dinner. Generous customers have also donated gifts, which will be handed out during the dinner.
The 12 Strays of Christmas
What: Each day, starting 12 days before Christmas, one stray cat will be featured on the TAILS Humane Society Web site, and its adoption fee will be waived for that day
Where: TAILS Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road
Web site: www.tailshumanesociety.org
Also, every day until Christmas, a dog will be posted on the main page of the Web site, and for that day the dog can be adopted for half off its adoption fee.
New Year's Eve Lock-In
Time: Check-in 7-8 p.m. Dec. 31; pick-up 8-8:30 a.m. Jan. 1
Place: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1915 N. First St.
Cost: $40 per child, $20 for additional siblings
More information: Call Stacy at 815-739-0001 or email scouts475@aol.com
Girl Scout Group 475, along with their adult volunteers, will host a lock-in for children 6 months to 13 years old, providing a fun-filled night of snacks, games, crafts, movies and more. Bring a sleeping bag, pillow and stuffed animal.
Bridal Expo
Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Date: Sunday, Jan. 10
Place: Duke Ellington Ballroom, NIU's Holmes Student Center
More information: www.niu.edu/hsc
Admission: Free, and includes free taste-testing from HSC catering department
Show features over 40 exhibitors. Fashion show at 2 p.m.
'Tourist Art: Exploring Authenticity in a Museum Collection'
Time: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment
Dates: Now through May 2010
Place: NIU Anthropology Museum, Stevens Building
Admission: Free
This exhibit showcases artifacts that were donated to the Anthropology Museum by faculty and community members who have visited many countries around the world. These beautiful pieces allow visitors to reflect on the words "authentic" and "tourist art" as applied to the collections."
GENOA
Starting Solids with Your Baby
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 20
Place: Family First Physicians, located in the Genoa KishHealth Family & Specialty Care facility, 599 Pearson Dr.
Cost: $5 per infant
To register: Call 815-784-6300
Dr. Karen Federici will host a class on infant feeding, teaching parents how to transition their babies to solids without using baby food or even a spoon. The class is intended for parents and babies at least 6 months old. It will be interactive and fun, so bring your baby and a bib.
HINCKLEY
Historical Society 'Show and Share Night'
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Monday, Jan. 11
Place: Hinckley Community Building
More information: Call Kristy Skelly-Sternes at 815-286-3356 or Kris Kestilla-Ohnstad at 815-286-7992
Members of the community that have items such as postcards, photos, business premiums, yearbooks, documents, etc., that are part of Hinckley's past are encouraged to bring them to share. The historical society will display some of the items that have been donated. Tables will be set up for displays. You will have an opportunity to share your bit of Hinckley history.
SHABBONA
Christmas Lights and Decoration Contest
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 23
Place: Village of Shabbona
More information: Call Shabbona Lions President Wayne Davey at 815-756-9513
The Shabbona Lions will hold their eighth annual Christmas Lights and Decoration Contest. All Shabbona residents are eligible to participate for the $50 first-place and $25 second-place prizes. The only restriction is that you cannot win two years in a row. Judging and selection will be held at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 23.
SYCAMORE
Breakfast Buffet
Time: 7-11 a.m.
Date: Sunday, Dec. 27
Place: Sycamore Vets Club, 121 S. California St.
Cost: $6, $3 for children under 12
Menu includes three-egg omelet (onions, peppers, cheese) and eggs to order, sausage, potatoes, pancakes, toast, French toast, biscuits and gravy, coffee, milk and juice.
Children's Tree Festival
Dates: through Jan. 2
Place: Midwest Museum of Natural History
More information: Call 815-895-9777
Festival will showcase trees decorated with ornaments provided by local children. Visitors will also be able to make ornaments to hang on the trees.
'Hollywood vs. Faith'
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 23
Place: Church of St. Mary
Tickets: $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Available at parish office
More information: Call 815-895-3275 or 815-895-3726, ext. 223
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