CORTLAND
Crochet Class
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
Information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
Tuesday Evening Story Time
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
Information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
Preschool Story Time
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
Information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
For children 3 and older. No registration required.
Story and Craft
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: Cortland Community Library, 63 S. Somonauk Road
Information: 815-756-7274 or www.cortlandlibrary.com
DeKALB
Salvation Army Food Pantry
Time and Dates: 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Wednesday
Place: 830 Grove St.
Call 815-756-4308 to volunteer. Those needing food pantry assistance should be prepared to show a state-issued photo ID and proof of DeKalb County residency.
Free Blood Pressure Clinic
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: Kishwaukee Hospital Roberts Conference Center
Information: 815-748-8962 or www.kishhospital.org/programs
A community wellness professional monitors blood pressure weekly. Receive blood pressure information and a tracking card. No registration necessary.
Medicare Mondays
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: Elder Care Services of DeKalb County, 1701 E. Lincoln Highway
Information: 815-758-6550
Free professional assistance for questions about Medicare plans and benefits.
Bethlehem Feed My Sheep Food Pantry
Times: 3 to 5 p.m.
Dates: Mondays
Place: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1915 N. First St.
Information: 815-758-3203
New Hope Food Pantry
Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1201 Twombly Road
Free Community Dinner
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays
Place: Feed’em Soup, 251 E. Lincoln Highway
Information: www.feedemsoup.org
For transportation, call 815-293-7433. Diners pay what they can; those who cannot pay can eat for free.
Open Chess Play
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: First Congregational Church, 615 N. First St.
Information: info@dekalbchess.com or www.dekalbchess.com
Free, open chess game play, all ages and skill levels are welcome. Equipment is provided but attendees are welcome to bring their own.
Open Mic Night
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway
Information: 815-275-4884
Sign up begins at 7:30 p.m. and performances begin at 8 p.m.
Job Club
Time: 9 to 11 a.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Illinois WorkNet Center, 650B N. Peace Road
Information: 815-901-0177, ext. 250, or billi.tierney@kishwaukeecollege.edu
Living with Cancer: Chair Yoga
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Dates: Tuesdays
Place: KishHealth System Cancer Center
Information: 815-748-2958
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Time: 3 to 6 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: St. Mary Ministry Center, the corner of Fourth St. and Fisk Ave.
Information: 815-758-5432
Beginning and Intermediate ESL Classes
Time: 5:30 to 8:10 p.m.
Dates: Tuesdays
Place: Conexion Comunidad, 637 N. 11th St., use front or side entrance
Information: 815-825-2086, ext. 3180
Free English as a Second Language class taught by qualified instructors. Childcare is available for children from birth to age 10.
Jazz Jam
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway
Information: 815-275-4884
Sign up begins at 7:30 p.m. and performances begin at 8 p.m. Musicians are welcome to bring their instruments and join the jam.
Résumé Workshop
Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: Illinois WorkNet Center, 650B N. Peace Road
Information: 815-901-0177, ext. 250, or billi.tierney@kishwaukeecollege.edu
The workshop is led by Billi Tierney, coordinator of the Career Resource Center at the Illinois WorkNet Center.
Society for Creative Anachronism
Fighter's Practice
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Date: Sundays
Place: Liberty Park, off Shipman Place
Information: www.carraigban.org
Middle Ages and Renaissance-era re-enactors.
HOPE Circle
Time: 6 p.m.
Date: Monday, Dec. 28
Place: Wise Owl Wellness Center, 303 E. Hillcrest Drive
Cost: $15
Information: www.wiseowlwellness.com
Clear limiting beliefs and rewire your thoughts and feelings to live your ideal life.
GENOA
Bingo
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St.
Information: 815-785-5967
Free Movie Showings
Time: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 23
Place: Genoa Public Library Event Center, 232 W. Main St.
Information: 815-784-2627
“Minions” will be shown at 11 a.m. and the original “Miracle on 34th Street” will be shown at 2 p.m.
LEE
N.I.C.E. Food Pantry
Time: 8:15 to 11 a.m.
Dates: Saturdays
Place: 346 S. County Line Road
SANDWICH
Preschool Story Time
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Date: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Place: Sandwich Public Library, 925 Main St.
Information: 815-785-8308
Preschoolers can read, dance, sing, play and learn at this story time geared towards children age 2-and-a-half years old to 5 years old. Registration is required.
Creative Yarns
Time: 6 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Sandwich Public Library, 925 Main St.
Information: 815-785-8308
Bring your hooks and needles for a fun evening of knit and crochet. Learn the techniques you need to create projects. All skill levels are welcome; bring your own materials.
Free Blood Pressure Clinic
Time: 9 to 11 a.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: KishHealth System Physical Therapy Center
Information: 815-786-3962
Understanding Common Core
Time: 6 p.m.
Date: Monday, Jan. 4
Place: Sandwich Public Library, 925 S. Main St.
Information: 815-785-8308
Gain more perspective around the educational system’s adoption of Common Core with District 430’s curriculum director, Wally Marquardt. Learn about what Common Core is, why it is important, and how its presence will potentially strengthen the future of our youth’s learning capabilities. Registration is required.
SHABBONA
Community Coffee
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Prairie Crossing Living and Rehabilitation Center, 409 W. Comanche Ave.
Information: 815-824-2194 or www.prairiecrossing.net
SOMONAUK
Writers Group
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. LaSalle St.
Information: 815-498-2440
Anyone college-age and older interested in honing their writing skills is invited to share their work with fellow writers. Skill levels range from beginners who enjoy writing memoirs, poems and blogs to published writers. Critique is provided by members of the group.
The Game of Magic
Time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. LaSalle St.
Information: 815-498-2440
Play the game of Magic at the library and learn the rules and how to play the game. Join the group of players ages13 and up. You must bring your own cards.
Story Time for Children
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Dates: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Place: Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. LaSalle St.
Information: 815-498-2440
Story time for children ages 2 to 5. Registration is required.
Help for Seniors and People
with Disabilities
Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 23
Place: Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. LaSalle St.
Information: 815-498-2440
Jill Hartley, outreach worker for Mendota Area Senior Services, will help people older than 60 and people of any age with a disability access local services, apply for programs or obtain information. This is a drop-in program; no appointments are necessary.
Dungeons & Dragons
Time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. LaSalle St.
Information: 815-498-2440
Veterans and newcomers can join campaigns to play Dungeons & Dragons 3.5, a world of magic, mystery and adventure. Players must be 15 to join. Dice and character sheets will be provided.
Genealogy Club
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Date: Monday, Dec. 28
Place: Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. LaSalle St.
Information: 815-498-2440
Learn how to research your family tree.
Men’s Group
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 29
Place: Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. LaSalle St.
Information: 815-498-2440
Afternoon Movie Time
Time: 1 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 30
Place: Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. LaSalle St.
Information: 815-498-2440
SYCAMORE
Sycamore Food Pantry
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Date: Mondays
Place: Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave.
Information: 815-895-9113
To receive assistance, be prepared to show a photo ID and two pieces of mail proving Sycamore residency. On the second Monday of the month, the pantry is open until 7 p.m.
Toddler Time
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
Story, music and movement for ages 18 months to 3 and their caregivers.
Prenatal Support Group
Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Children’s Home + Aid, 1430 DeKalb Ave.
Information: 815-899-0137
This weekly group is open to all expectant parents wanting to learn more about pregnancy and raising a baby. Partners welcome. Refreshments provided.
Pokémon Players
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
This program is for students grades K-12. No betting, just fun.
Story Time
Time: 10 a.m.
Dates: Wednesdays
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
Stories, conversation and activities to encourage the development of early social and literacy skills. This story time is for independent children ages 3 to 6 years old.
Bingo
Time: 6 p.m. card sales start, 7:15 p.m. play begins
Date: Wednesdays
Place: Sycamore Veterans Home, 121 S. California St.
Information: 815-895-2931
Books and Barks
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Date: Wednesdays
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
Kids can register for a 15-minute slot to practice their reading skills by reading out loud to well-behaved dogs. Call or stop by youth services to register.
Bestseller Book Club
Time: 6 p.m.
Date: Monday, Dec. 28
Place: Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500
Each month, the book club will read and discuss a recent New York Times best seller. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.
Game On!
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Jan. 7
Place: Teen Zone! of the Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St.
Information: 815-895-2500, ext. 28
Middle and high school students can come after school for open play board games, card games and Xbox. Snacks will be provided.
Bunco
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Jan. 7
Place: Sycamore Veterans Home, 121 S. California St.
Cost: $10
Information: 815-895-2931