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			1	2	3 Free Breakfast and Trail Walk Triple Crown Event Triple Crown Event May 3, 2013 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm 3rd Annual Triple Crown Event Friday, May 3, 2013 6:00pm Please join them for: LIVE MUSIC,by DeKalb’s own FOOTSTOMPERS! Six Horse Races with PRIZES! Microbrew Sampling! Hat Contest with PRIZES! $20.00 Entrance Fee –…	4 Triple Crown Event Triple Crown Event Triple Crown Event Triple Crown Event Triple Crown Event Triple Crown Event Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday May 4, 2013 Small Business Saturday On Saturday, May 4th, 2013 DeKalb County, IL Shop small all year and keep your community thriving! Did you know that each dollar you spend at your local corner store,… Sycamore Park Pride Day Sycamore Park Pride Day May 4, 2013 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Sycamore Park Pride Day Saturday, May 4th, 2013 Volunteer for a specific park or be assigned to a location in need. A list of parks will be available on the District’s website,… Chili Cook Off Chili Cook Off May 4, 2013 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm The DeKalb Masons are seeking cooks and sponsors for their 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday, May 4th from noon to 4:00pm at the DeKalb Lodge located on the… Summer Theatre Workshop Meet and Greet Summer Theatre Workshop Meet and Greet May 4, 2013 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm IVT Summer Theatre Workshop Meet and Greet Scheduled Indian Valley Theatre is now taking registrations for it’s two Summer Theatre Workshops. With these sessions, IVT offers children of all ages a… Bookcase Project Awards Ceremony Bookcase Project Awards Ceremony May 4, 2013 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm The DeKalb-Sycamore Bookcase Project will present handcrafted bookcases and starter libraries of beginning-reader books to 52 preschoolers served by the local Head Start agency. The awards program includes speaker Ken… Egyptian Theatre Haunted Tour Egyptian Theatre Haunted Tour May 4, 2013 10:00 pm – 11:55 pm Egyptian Theatre Haunted Tour Saturday, May 04, 2013 10:00 pm Egyptian Theatre Take a tour of the theatre and experience a side of the Egyptian Theatre that most never see. You will…
5 Egyptian Theatre Haunted Tour Cinco De Mayo Cinco De Mayo May 5, 2013 Cinco De Mayo On Sunday, May 5th, 2013 Bill Johnson Blvd. Behind Taxco Restaurant – 223 W. State Street www.sycamorecincodemayo.com Cinco De Mayo brings in entertainment for the whole family! Behind Taxco Restaurant on May…	6 Cinco De Mayo Open Chess Game Play Open Chess Game Play May 6, 2013 6:00 am – 8:00 pm Open Chess Game Play DeKalb Chess Club meets at the First Congregational Church on Mondays. 615 North First, DeKalb (just north of the Ellwood House) Mondays – Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM All…	7 Open Chess Game Play Lullaby Concert Lullaby Concert May 7, 2013 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Lullaby Concert Date: 5/7/2013 Time: 6:00 PM TO 7:00 PM Sycamore Public Library 103 E. State St. Sycamore, Illinois 60178 Phone: 815-758-8149 est. 295 Share an evening of fun with your entire family as we celebrate music! Featuring…	8 Lullaby Concert Barn Quilts Barn Quilts May 8, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Barn Quilts Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Location: Chapel in the Pines, 15165 Quigley Road Time: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Cost: $5 per person Wisconsin’s Green County started with a dozen barn quilts in 2008, and as the project has…	9 Barn Quilts Garden Story Time, “Seeds are Fun” Garden Story Time, “Seeds are Fun” May 9, 2013 10:00 am – 11:00 am Garden Story Time, “Seeds are Fun” Date: Thursday, May 9 Location: Sycamore History Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Cost: Free/Donations welcome Kick off spring with our Garden Story time on Thursday, May 9 at 10:00 a.m.…	10 Garden Story Time, “Seeds are Fun” Garden Story Time, “Seeds are Fun” Garden Story Time, “Seeds are Fun” At Any Price Opens in DeKalb At Any Price Opens in DeKalb May 10, 2013 The movie that was filmed in DeKalb County, At Any Price, will open at the Carmike Market Square Cinemas in DeKalb on Friday, May 10. http://dekalbcountyonline.com/info/at-the-movies/ Print PDF KEYS Asset Champions Awards Breakfast KEYS Asset Champions Awards Breakfast May 10, 2013 8:00 am – 9:30 am KEYS ASSET CHAMPIONS AWARDS BREAKFAST May 10, 2013 Please join us as we honor the asset building individuals and organizations whose ongoing commitment to building positive relationships with young people makes DeKalb… 31st Annual Tractor Raffle 31st Annual Tractor Raffle May 10, 2013 7:00 pm – 11:55 pm 31st Annual Tractor Raffle by the Maple Park American Legion FRIDAY, May 10, 2013 7:00 P.M. TRACTOR RAFFLE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE WIN WIN WIN $2500 Grand Prize and a Toy Tractor 36 Winners will win…	11 31st Annual Tractor Raffle 31st Annual Tractor Raffle 31st Annual Tractor Raffle 31st Annual Tractor Raffle 31st Annual Tractor Raffle NIU Commencement NIU Commencement May 11, 2013 Undergraduate Ceremony Times There will be three Undergraduate ceremonies on Saturday. Saturday, May 11, 2013 Ceremony One – 9:00 a.m. (doors open at 7:30 am) College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Ceremony Two –… Letter Carrier’s Food Drive Letter Carrier’s Food Drive May 11, 2013 Letter Carriers’ Annual Food Drive Set for May 11 Throughout Nation The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct their annual food drive to conquer hunger on Saturday, May 11th.… Glidden Homestead Volunteer Orientation Glidden Homestead Volunteer Orientation May 11, 2013 9:00 am – 10:30 pm Glidden Homestead Welcomes New Volunteers Do you have some extra time to fill? Are you looking for community involvement? Do you enjoy history? Then you are invited to the Glidden Homestead… Brunch at the Welcome Cafe and Community Kitchen Brunch at the Welcome Cafe and Community Kitchen May 11, 2013 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Brunch at the Welcome Cafe and Community Kitchen Date: 5/11/2013 Time: 10:00 AM TO 12: PM Unitarian Universalist Church of DeKalb (corner of Locust and N 4th) across the railroad tracks 158 N 4th… Joiner Cemetary Clean-Up Day Joiner Cemetary Clean-Up Day May 11, 2013 11:00 am – 2:00 pm The Joiner Restoration Committee clean-up day is set to get ready for the Memorial Weekend Ceremony. It is set for Saturday, 05-11-2013 at 11:00am. Since 2005 several members and adults…
12 Joiner Cemetary Clean-Up Day Joiner Cemetary Clean-Up Day Sunday at Sandwich Antique Show Sunday at Sandwich Antique Show May 12, 2013 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday at Sandwich Antique Show Sun, 12 May, 8am – 4pm 1401 Sudam Rd, Sandwich, IL 60548 (map) Sunday at Sandwich Antiques is a NEW monthly market being produced by seasoned antiques dealers… Mother’s Day Special at MMNH Mother’s Day Special at MMNH May 12, 2013 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Mother’s Day Special at MMNH Date: 5/12/2013 Time: 12:00 PM TO 5:00 PM Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 W State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 Phone: 815-895-9777 Mother’s Day Sunday, May 12 Free admission for mothers and grandmothers…	13 Mother’s Day Special at MMNH Open Chess Game Play Open Chess Game Play May 13, 2013 6:00 am – 8:00 pm Open Chess Game Play DeKalb Chess Club meets at the First Congregational Church on Mondays. 615 North First, DeKalb (just north of the Ellwood House) Mondays – Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM All…	14 Open Chess Game Play Sycamore Tuesdays On The Town Sycamore Tuesdays On The Town May 14, 2013 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Bring the whole family to Downtown Sycamore on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, May through September 5:30-7:30pm. Tuesdays on the Town will feature a variety of family-friendly activities and…	15 Sycamore Tuesdays On The Town Sycamore Tuesdays On The Town FITFEST at Kishwaukee Hospital FITFEST at Kishwaukee Hospital May 15, 2013 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm fitfest Celebrate National Employee Health and Fitness Month! Bring the family and join them in a 1 mile walk! Wednesday, May 15th, Noon – 3pm and 4-6pm at Kishwaukee Hospital Follow signs for parking!… Legacy Law Annual Senior Spring Fair Legacy Law Annual Senior Spring Fair May 15, 2013 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Legacy Law Annual Senior Spring Fair at Timber Creek Inn & Suites Wednesday May 15th 12:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. This years theme is “Unleash The Power of Age” Join Legacy Law Firm in the…	16 Legacy Law Annual Senior Spring Fair Legacy Law Annual Senior Spring Fair Garden Story Time, “Lovely Ladybugs” Garden Story Time, “Lovely Ladybugs” May 16, 2013 10:00 am – 11:00 am Garden Story Time, “Lovely Ladybugs” Date: Thursday, May 16 Location: Sycamore History Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Cost: Free/Donations welcome Garden Story time continues on Thursday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. with “Lovely Ladybugs.” Join our two wonderful storytellers… Free Seminar – Dispelling the Myths about Identity Theft Free Seminar – Dispelling the Myths about Identity Theft May 16, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Interested in finding out what all the noise is about Identity Theft? The release of the recent movie “Identity Thief” has created a renewed interest in this horrific and devastating…	17 Free Seminar – Dispelling the Myths about Identity Theft Sandwich Cruise Night Sandwich Cruise Night May 17, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Sandwich Area Chamber of Commerce announced it will be hosting a Cruise Night in downtown Sandwich this Friday, May 17, 2013, 6-9pm. The event will take place primarily on Railroad…	18 Sandwich Cruise Night Sandwich Cruise Night Sandwich Cruise Night Waterman Summer Rec Opening Day Celebration Waterman Summer Rec Opening Day Celebration May 18, 2013 Waterman Summer Rec Opening Day Saturday, May 18 Opening day activities will start with the annual parade at 10am with festivities to follow at Waterman Lions Community Park. there will be… Storage Auctions Storage Auctions May 18, 2013 7:00 am – 3:00 pm IT’S AUCTION TIME AGAIN! On Saturday, May 18th, 2013, the DeKalb County Self Storage facilities will be the sites of public auctions: See website linked above for facility location maps. 7:00 am –… Lincoln Highway 100th Anniversary Bash with Switchback Lincoln Highway 100th Anniversary Bash with Switchback May 18, 2013 7:00 pm – 11:55 pm Lincoln Highway 100th Anniversary Bash with Switchback Date: 5/18/2013 Time: 7:30 PM Egyptian Theatre 135 N. Second St. DeKalb, Illinois 60115 815 758-1225 Back by popular demand! Celebrate the Lincoln Highway’s Centennial with the Celtic…
19 Lincoln Highway 100th Anniversary Bash with Switchback Open House/Open Barn Open House/Open Barn May 19, 2013 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Open House/Open Barn Sunday, May 19, 2013 12:00-4:00 p.m. DeKalb, Joseph F. Glidden Homestead Musical entertainment, working Blacksmith shop, house and barn tours. gliddenhomestead.org Historic Glidden barn open for tours Sunday, May 19 Chris Hubbard,…	20 Open House/Open Barn Open House/Open Barn Open House/Open Barn $mart with Money Week $mart with Money Week May 20, 2013 – May 23, 2013 The DeKalb County Ca$h Coalition is hosting a series of workshops and presentations to help community members learn how to be $mart with their money! Topics will range from coupon… Open Chess Game Play Open Chess Game Play May 20, 2013 6:00 am – 8:00 pm Open Chess Game Play DeKalb Chess Club meets at the First Congregational Church on Mondays. 615 North First, DeKalb (just north of the Ellwood House) Mondays – Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM All… Open Auditions Open Auditions May 20, 2013 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm PR Productions announces an open casting call for actors and actresses over the age of 8 years for upcoming productions (Hello Dolly!, Alice in Wonderland, & The Fatal Fifties Affair).…	21 Open Auditions Open Auditions $mart with Money Week $mart with Money Week May 20, 2013 – May 23, 2013 The DeKalb County Ca$h Coalition is hosting a series of workshops and presentations to help community members learn how to be $mart with their money! Topics will range from coupon… Chamber Speed Networking Chamber Speed Networking May 21, 2013 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Speed Networking- May 2013 Date: 5/21/2013 Time: 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM Phone: (815) 756-6306 Prepare your elevator speeches and grab your business cards! May 21st the DeKalb Chamber be hosting a speed networking…	22 Chamber Speed Networking $mart with Money Week $mart with Money Week May 20, 2013 – May 23, 2013 The DeKalb County Ca$h Coalition is hosting a series of workshops and presentations to help community members learn how to be $mart with their money! Topics will range from coupon…	23 $mart with Money Week $mart with Money Week $mart with Money Week $mart with Money Week May 20, 2013 – May 23, 2013 The DeKalb County Ca$h Coalition is hosting a series of workshops and presentations to help community members learn how to be $mart with their money! Topics will range from coupon… Open Auditions Open Auditions May 23, 2013 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm PR Productions announces an open casting call for actors and actresses over the age of 8 years for upcoming productions (Hello Dolly!, Alice in Wonderland, & The Fatal Fifties Affair).…	24	25 Open Auditions Open Auditions Genoa Open Air Market Genoa Open Air Market May 25, 2013 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Genoa Open Air Market Saturday, May 25, 2013 9am-2pm Municipal Parking Lot at Main & Genoa Streets, Downtown Genoa Fresh produce, crafts, flea market, antiques, plants, food and more. www.genoamainstreet.org Print PDF Sycamore Pool Opens Sycamore Pool Opens May 25, 2013 12:00 pm – May 27, 2013 6:00 pm Sycamore Park District Pool Opens May 25, 26, 27 General Swim 12pm – 6pm Click here to learn more! Print PDF
26 Sycamore Pool Opens Sycamore Pool Opens Sycamore Pool Opens Sycamore Pool Opens Sycamore Pool Opens May 25, 2013 12:00 pm – May 27, 2013 6:00 pm Sycamore Park District Pool Opens May 25, 26, 27 General Swim 12pm – 6pm Click here to learn more! Print PDF Sandwich Antique Car Show & Flea Market Sandwich Antique Car Show & Flea Market May 26, 2013 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Antique Car Show & Flea Market Sun, 26 May, 9am – 4pm Sandwich Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Rd, Sandwich, IL 60548 (map) Antique Car Show & Flea Market Held annually the Sunday of Memorial… Antique Car Show & Flea Market Antique Car Show & Flea Market May 26, 2013 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Antique Car Show & Flea Market Sun, 26 May, 09:00 – 16:00 Sandwich Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Rd, Sandwich, IL 60548 Antique Car Show & Flea Market Held annually the Sunday of Memorial Day…	27 Antique Car Show & Flea Market Antique Car Show & Flea Market Sycamore Pool Opens Sycamore Pool Opens May 25, 2013 12:00 pm – May 27, 2013 6:00 pm Sycamore Park District Pool Opens May 25, 26, 27 General Swim 12pm – 6pm Click here to learn more! Print PDF Open Chess Game Play Open Chess Game Play May 27, 2013 6:00 am – 8:00 pm Open Chess Game Play DeKalb Chess Club meets at the First Congregational Church on Mondays. 615 North First, DeKalb (just north of the Ellwood House) Mondays – Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM All…	28	29	30 Open Chess Game Play DCEDC Annual Industrial Focus Luncheon DCEDC Annual Industrial Focus Luncheon May 30, 2013 11:00 am – 1:00 pm DCEDC Annual Industrial Focus Luncheon Date: 5/30/2013 Time: 11:00 AM TO 1:00 PM Barsema Alumni & Visitors Center @ Northern Illinois University Annie Glidden Road DeKalb, IL 60115 815-895-2711 Broadband & Economic Development The DeKalb Advancement of…	31 DCEDC Annual Industrial Focus Luncheon Free Breakfast and Trail Walk Free Breakfast and Trail Walk May 31, 2013 7:30 am – June 1, 2013 12:00 am Free Breakfast and Trail Walk Date: 5/31/2013 Time: 7:30 AM TO 9:00 AM Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Rd. DeKalb, IL 60115 Phone: 815.756.9577 In honor of National Employee Health and Fitness Month Live Healthy DeKalb County will…

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