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SUMMARY:Malta Town-wide Garage Sales
DESCRIPTION:Malta’s Garage Sale Weekend is May 16th\, starting at 8 AM. \nSome sales open on Thursday and Friday. \nAlso\, stop by the annual plant sale at Malta Lions Park.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/malta-town-wide-garage-sales/
LOCATION:Malta Lions Park\, 409 N 4th Street\, Malta\, IL\, 60150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Malta Seedling Project":MAILTO:malta.seedlings@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Shabbona Farmers Market 2026
DESCRIPTION:Shabbona Farmers Market begins Saturday\, May 2 running every other weekend through October 10\, 2026! New in 2026 – Family Outing Days will be held with the Farmers Market. There will be an inflatable obstacle course\, games\, crafts\, and a sweet treat offered sponsored by Big Time Rentals. This market features 12+ vendor and craft bar!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/shabbona-farmers-market-2026/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Purdy Park\, 205 E Navaho Ave\, Shabbona\, IL\, 60550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Farmers' Markets,Free Event
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SUMMARY:NatureFest 2026
DESCRIPTION:The annual NatureFest is hosted by Illinois Extension\, DeKalb County Forest Preserve\, DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District\, and the DeKalb County Health Department. It occurs at the only nature center in DeKalb County\, Genoa’s Natural Resource Education Center.\n \nThis family-friendly\, free event is perfect for families with elementary-aged children and up. There will be nature-themed hands-on learning activities. The event is outdoors\, so be sure to dress for the weather. Learning topics include turtles\, camouflage\, insects\, the river research\, and more. Check in at the registration table and pick up a passport and a map of the area.\n \nExplore Russell Woods Forest Preserve and the NREC from 10 AM to 1 PM. Families can take part in multiple hands-on learning activities. Come see T.J. the tortoise (the resident 75-pound African Sulcata tortoise)\, the other live animal displays\, and hike the trails.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/naturefest/
LOCATION:Russell Woods Forest Preserve\, 11750 IL-72\, Genoa\, 60135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension":MAILTO:mariantt@illinois.edu
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SUMMARY:Sound Healing: Rest & Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Noelle of Bare Soul Healing leads this free sound healing session designed to ease the nervous system and quiet the mind. Soothing vibrations from therapeutic instruments such as crystal singing bowls\, Koshi chimes\, drums and more create a peaceful space for grounding\, relaxation\, and renewal. \nA gentle & peaceful sound bath offered in honor of Mother’s Day. An invitation to slow down\, soften\, be held & simply receive. \nPlease bring a yoga mat or towel if you wish. A limited number of chairs will also be available. You may also wish to bring a small blanket\, as the temperature of the room can vary. \nDue to the nature of this event\, we will be closing the doors when the program begins at 11:00 a.m.\, so please arrive on time if you wish to be admitted. \nThis event does not require registration. It is first come\, first served\, and is limited to ages 12 and up. \nNoelle is a healing practitioner in Sycamore and has a passion for sharing the benefits of sound healing with the public. Bare Soul Healing is a nature-rooted practice integrating sound healing\, yoga\, meditation\, astrology\, and other methods dedicated to supporting emotional well-being and inner peace. \nFor additional information\, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/sound-healing-rest-renewal-2/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org
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SUMMARY:Remembering Port Chicago & Cyril O. Sheppard
DESCRIPTION:The explosion at Port Chicago in July 1944 killed 320 people and injured around 400 others\, most of them young African American sailors who had been assigned dangerous munitions-loading work with little training. When survivors refused to return to the same unsafe conditions\, 50 of them\, including\, Cyril O. Sheppard\, were charged with mutiny in what became one of the most consequential civil rights cases of the WWII era. Their resistance helped expose systemic racism in the Navy and contributed to the eventual desegregation of the U.S. military. \nCarol Cherry\, daughter of Cyril O. Sheppard\, presents a tale of great significance to American history that occurred long before the civil rights movement. The history of Port Chicago is not only significant; it’s foundational to understanding the racial inequities Black servicemen faced during WWII and the courage it took for the Port Chicago 50 to stand up against unsafe\, discriminatory conditions. \nOn July 17\, 2024—the 80th anniversary of the Port Chicago explosion—the Secretary of the Navy\, Carlos Del Toro issued a full exoneration to all 256 men charged with mutiny for refusing an illegal and unsafe order\, highlighting how profoundly overdue this acknowledgment truly was. \nThis program is free and open to teens and adults. No registration is required. \nFor additional information\, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/remembering-port-chicago-cyril-o-sheppard-2/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org
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SUMMARY:After-hours Concert: Jazz in Progress May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Jazz in Progress joins the DeKalb Public Library for an after-hours concert that will feature different styles of big band and modern jazz music in the library’s main lobby! \nJazz in Progress (JIP) organized in 2012 to encourage local musicians to play jazz in support of its mission of musical\, charitable\, and educational purposes to advance the appreciation\, performance\, and history of jazz music and its related genres. Its membership includes a variety of talented musicians from the DeKalb County area. The ensemble also honors the practice of inviting local high school and college jazz musicians to sit in with the band\, giving young musicians an opportunity to gain more experience in playing jazz music. \nJIP is an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that puts funds raised back into local community music programs. Past recipients of JIP donations include the DeKalb\, Genoa-Kingston\, Hinckley-Big Rock\, Indian Creek and Sycamore music booster organizations\, as well as St. Mary’s-DeKalb and the DeKalb County Community Foundation. \nJIP has performed at benefit and fund-raising events and venues around the area including the St. Mary’s Lancer Legacy Ball\, Sycamore Natural History Museum’s Rockin’ for the Reptiles\, Stage Coach Theatre\, Sycamore Farmers Market\, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital\, Artigras\, The House Café\, and Oak Crest Senior Proms. The band also has performed with the Celebration Chorale and at many other community and charity events. \nThis concert is free and open to all. No registration is required. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and music will begin at 6:30 p.m. \nFor additional information\, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/after-hours-concert-jazz-in-progress-may-2026/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Live Music
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