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SUMMARY:Tire Collection & Recycling Event
DESCRIPTION:FREE TIRE RECYCLING EVENT \nOpen to the Residents of DeKalb Township \nOn Saturday\, September 20\, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM\, DeKalb Township and the DeKalb Township Road District will host a drive-thru tire recycling event at their facility located at 2323 S. 4th Street\, DeKalb. \nThis event is exclusively for DeKalb Township residents. Participants must present proof of residency upon arrival. \nResidents may bring up to six tires per household. Most types of tires will be accepted\, including bicycle\, vehicle\, and tractor tires. However\, all metal components—such as rims and hubcaps—must be removed prior to drop-off. \nThis free event provides residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of old\, unwanted tires. By participating\, residents are helping to reduce illegal dumping and promote environmental sustainability through proper waste management. \nThere is no cost to participate. \nFor more information\, please contact Kimberly Barrios at 815-758-8282.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/tire-collection-recycling-event/
LOCATION:DeKalb Township\, 2323 S. 4th St.\, DeKalb\, Illinois\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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SUMMARY:Fall Fest at Blumen Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with two days of food trucks\, live music\, local makers\, family fun\, and festive blooms—all in the historic Blumen Gardens. \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, September 20th – Sunday\, September 21stTime: Store open 9 AM–4 PM (see daily schedule below) \n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 20 \n\n\n\n\nCousins Maine Lobster Truck — 11 –2:30 PM\n\n\n\nLive Music: Dan Holmes — 11 –3 PM\n\n\n\nThe Charming Kitties Charm Bar — 11 –3 PM\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 21 \n\n\n\nThe Charming Kitties Charm Bar — 11 –3 PM \n\n\n\nArtist + Maker Market — 11 –2 PM \n\n\n\nWildCarrot Cooking Company Food Truck — 11 –3 PM \n\n\n\nLive Music: StrawDawg Band — 11 –2 PM \n\n\n\nFriendly Farms Petting Zoo — 10 –2 PM \n\n\n\nFreaky Fun Face Painting — 10 –2 PM
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/fall-fest-at-blumen-gardens/2025-09-20/
LOCATION:Blumen Gardens\, 403 Edward St\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:STEM Fest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Come to NIU’s central campus for tons of STEM Fest activities! There will be over 100 exhibits\, demonstrations\, and speakers to discover at the Holmes Student Center\, MLK Commons\, Anderson Hall\, Swen Parson and the Founders Memorial Library. \n\n\n\nSome activities featured include the BookLab\, a hands-on space dedicated to exploring the history\, technology and future of books\, virtual reality technologies developed by students\, and educational video games. \n\n\n\nWe hope you’ll join NIU STEAM to welcome visitors of all ages to this FREE family event celebrating science\, technology\, engineering and math!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/stem-fest-2025/
LOCATION:MLK Commons\, DeKalb\, Illinois\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="NIU Steam":MAILTO:NIUSTEAM@niu.edu
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SUMMARY:Self-Defense Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Empower yourself with practical self-defense skills. Jeremy is a 4th Degree Black Belt with a passion for helping participants build confidence\, increase awareness\, and learn fundamental techniques to protect themselves in real-world situations. Whether you’re a beginner or have martial arts experience\, everyone is welcome to learn in this supportive environment that covers essential self-defense strategies\, basic strikes\, escapes\, and defensive movements. Let’s work together to make safety and self-empowerment accessible to everyone! Parents must remain in the building with participants ages 12-16.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/self-defense-seminar-2/2025-09-20/
LOCATION:Sycamore Park District Community Center\, 480 Airport Rd\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178
CATEGORIES:Physical Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sycamore Park District":MAILTO:info@sycparks.org
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SUMMARY:Wine on the Terrace 2025
DESCRIPTION:Wine on the Terrace is the Ellwood House Museum’s signature fundraising event\, an elegant and relaxed evening that directly supports the mission to preserve this historic site and connect the community to local history. \nGuests will enjoy unlimited wine and craft beer tastings\, delicious food from local favorites\, and live music\, all set against the backdrop of the mansion’s historic terraces and beautiful garden grounds. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or attending for the first time\, this is the perfect way to experience one of DeKalb’s most iconic landmarks. \nYour ticket includes drinks\, food\, and entertainment. The event is 21+ and will be held rain or shine. Come celebrate history with us! \nWine on the Terrace is sponsored in part by Resource Bank \n$50 Ellwood House Museum Members$70 General Public
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/wine-on-the-terrace-2025/
LOCATION:Ellwood House\, 420 Linden Place\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellwood House":MAILTO:king@ellwoodhouse.org
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