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SUMMARY:AARP Smart Driver Course - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:The DeKalb Township will host an AARP Safe Driver Course at their facility on February 4th & 5th. This 8-hour AARP Smart Driver course (split into 2 four-hour days) teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. Participants may also qualify for a multi-year automobile insurance discount by completing the course. Space is limited and attendees must pre-register for the course by calling the DeKalb Township at 815-758-8282. The classroom course costs $20 for AARP Members and $25 for non-members. Financial Assistance is available to qualifying DeKalb Township residents who are unable to pay the course fee. All inquiries about this course can be directed to Kimberly Barrios\, Administrative & Communications Lead for the DeKalb Township.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/aarp-smart-driver-course-day-1/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Adult
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SUMMARY:AARP Smart Driver Course - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:The DeKalb Township will host an AARP Safe Driver Course at their facility on February 4th & 5th. This 8-hour AARP Smart Driver course (split into 2 four-hour days) teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. Participants may also qualify for a multi-year automobile insurance discount by completing the course. Space is limited and attendees must pre-register for the course by calling the DeKalb Township at 815-758-8282. The classroom course costs $20 for AARP Members and $25 for non-members. Financial Assistance is available to qualifying DeKalb Township residents who are unable to pay the course fee. All inquiries about this course can be directed to Kimberly Barrios\, Administrative & Communications Lead for the DeKalb Township.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/aarp-smart-driver-course-day-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Adult
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SUMMARY:Cards & Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:Come to Chelsea McGhee Studios for a Valentine Themed Watercolor Workshop called Cards & Cocktails! On Wednesday\, 2/5 the studio will be filled with colors\, smells and flavors for Valentine’s Day! It will be the perfect chance to relax\, paint\, sip and make unique handmade Valentines! This super fun creative collaboration ~ Refreshments by Rachel\, a freelance bartender & mixologist\, is going to prepare 2 new Valentine Signature Cocktails. She’ll also do a brief demonstration with her secrets so you can make the night’s featured cocktails: Strawberry Champagne Margaritas and a Raspberry Chocolate Martini. While enjoying your drinks\, Chelsea will guide you step by step using watercolors to paint a variety Valentine cards and envelopes. Whether you have never painted before or paint all time this class will be so fun! And your Valentines will absolutely love the sweet handmade love letter you create!  \n\n\n\nEvent: Cards & Cocktails \n\n\n\nLocation: Chelsea McGhee Studios\, 942 W. State Street in Sycamore\, IL \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, February 5th from 7-8:30pm \n\n\n\nCost: $42 for 5 watercolor cards & 2 signature Valentine cocktails: Strawberry Champagne Margaritas and a Raspberry Chocolate Martini.  \n\n\n\nPre-Registration Required\, space is limited!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/cards-cocktails/
LOCATION:Chelsea McGhee Studios\, 942 W. State Street\, Sycamore\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chelsea McGhee":MAILTO:chelsea@chelseamcghee.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T180000
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SUMMARY:NIU Art Museum Presents: Cut to the Core
DESCRIPTION:Illustrated lecture by assistant professor of visual communications Maria Grillo on building trust in yourself as a visual communicator and earning the trust of others. As a new full-time hire in the School of Art and Design\, Maria is also the president\, owner and creative director of Grillo Group\, LLC which is a communications design collaborative based in Chicago serving business\, education\, healthcare\, not for profit and cultural institutions. \nLocation: Altgeld Hall 125 \nThis lecture is in conjunction with the NIU Art Museum’s College of Visual and Performing Arts Faculty Biennial Exhibition. \nThe exhibitions and programs of the NIU Art Museum are sponsored in part by the Friends of the NIU Art Museum; the NIU Art and Culture Fee and the College of Visual and Performing Arts Season Presenting Sponsor Shaw Media and WNIJ/WNIU.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/niu-art-museum-presents-cut-to-the-core/
LOCATION:Altgeld Hall\, 116 Altgeld Hall\, Dekalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
ORGANIZER;CN="NIU Art Museum":MAILTO:artmuseum@niu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T190000
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SUMMARY:Bubbles and Brushes
DESCRIPTION:Grab your girls and come celebrate a favorite day of friendship – Galentine’s Day! Join Chelsea McGhee Studios for a Paint Night! Paint a bottle of prosecco + a champagne flute. Your night will include a bottle of La Marca Prosecco\, a champagne flute + and small sweet treats plus everything you need to paint!  This class is perfect for beginners as well as anyone with experience. 
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/bubbles-and-brushes/
LOCATION:Chelsea McGhee Studios\, 942 W. State Street\, Sycamore\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
ORGANIZER;CN="Chelsea McGhee":MAILTO:chelsea@chelseamcghee.com
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Line Dancing w/ DJ Dave
DESCRIPTION:DJ Dave will be playing all the line dance & couple favorites! Try out Denim & Diamonds’ famous Apple Pie Shots for just $2. (There is always a $5 cover on Friday & Saturdays)
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/friday-night-line-dancing-w-dj-dave/2025-02-14/
LOCATION:Denim & Diamonds Saloon\, 425 W State St.\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
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SUMMARY:Be My Gal Pal - A Galentine's Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Blumen Gardens for “Be My Gal Pal – A Galentine’s Day Workshop”!  Immerse yourself in an afternoon of fun and friendship from 1-3 PM. Bring your besties or make new connections as you are guided through crafting delightful cocktails and creating beautiful flower arrangements. Plus\, indulge in a delectable grazing table filled with snacks – it’s all included! It’s the perfect blend of creativity\, laughter\, and the joy of sharing the moment with amazing women. Cheers to Galentine’s Day!  \n\n\n\nCancellations made 48+ hours before a class are eligible for a refund minus the processing fee. Cancellations made within 48 hours\, or no shows are non-refundable.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/be-my-gal-pal-a-galentines-day-workshop/
LOCATION:Blumen Gardens\, 403 Edward St\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T100000
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SUMMARY:AARP Smart Driver Course - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:The DeKalb Township will host an AARP Safe Driver Course at their facility on February 19th & 20th. This 8-hour AARP Smart Driver course (split into 2 four-hour days) teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. Participants may also qualify for a multi-year automobile insurance discount by completing the course. Space is limited and attendees must pre-register for the course by calling the DeKalb Township at 815-758-8282. The classroom course costs $20 for AARP Members and $25 for non-members. Financial Assistance is available to qualifying DeKalb Township residents who are unable to pay the course fee. All inquiries about this course can be directed to Kimberly Barrios\, Administrative & Communications Lead for the DeKalb Township.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/aarp-smart-driver-course-day-1-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Adult
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SUMMARY:AARP Smart Driver Course - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:The DeKalb Township will host an AARP Safe Driver Course at their facility on February 19th & 20th. This 8-hour AARP Smart Driver course (split into 2 four-hour days) teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. Participants may also qualify for a multi-year automobile insurance discount by completing the course. Space is limited and attendees must pre-register for the course by calling the DeKalb Township at 815-758-8282. The classroom course costs $20 for AARP Members and $25 for non-members. Financial Assistance is available to qualifying DeKalb Township residents who are unable to pay the course fee. All inquiries about this course can be directed to Kimberly Barrios\, Administrative & Communications Lead for the DeKalb Township.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/aarp-smart-driver-course-day-2-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T201458Z
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SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Picture Show
DESCRIPTION:Featuring the live shadow cast of “Irrational Masters”.  The Rocky Horror Picture Show is an outrageous assemblage of the most stereo-typed science fiction movies\, Marvel comics\, Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello outings and rock ‘n’ roll of every vintage. Running through the story is the sexual confusion of two middle American Ike Age kids confronted by the complications of the decadent morality of the 70’s\, represented in the person of the mad ‘doctor’ Frank N Furter\, a transvestite from the planet Transexual in the galaxy of Transylvania. Rated R – FOR MATURE AUDIENCES.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/rocky-horror-picture-show/
LOCATION:Egyptian Theatre\, 135 North 2nd Street\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T140000
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SUMMARY:Self-Care Fair
DESCRIPTION:FREE | Come check out vendors to help you with self-care and health awareness. Wellness\, fun\, and health for women and men. Come ready to unwind and go home with inspiration and some new resources to help incorporate self-care into your routine. Vendors will have items for sale\, so come pamper yourself. The first 100 guests over 21\, enjoy a free mimosa as you relax and learn about self-care. \n\n\n\nVendorsIf you have a service\, demonstration or product that you’d like to share at this event and help spread the word about self-care or self-care resources\, contact Melissa at melissad@sycparks.org. \n\n\n\n$50 per booth and a donated raffle prize.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/self-care-fair/
LOCATION:Sycamore Park District Community Center\, 480 Airport Rd\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178
CATEGORIES:Adult
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sycamore Park District":MAILTO:info@sycparks.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T183000
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CREATED:20250218T223603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T170804Z
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SUMMARY:Living History Presentation: Lucy Pettengill
DESCRIPTION:Meet Lucy Pettengill\, resident of Peoria\, IL\, in March 1857. Learn about the struggles she and her fellow abolitionists encountered\, in order to assist freedom seekers on their way north. Hear the accounts of the efforts of the underground railroad activities from someone who was there! Mrs. Pettengill will share with you the details of the abolitionist movements and actions in Western Illinois\, and why her work was not only secret\, but dangerous.​ Lucy Pettengill will be portrayed by Laura Keyes\, Historic Voices.  She is a librarian and historian who has been portraying historic women and lecturing on historical topics since 2008.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/living-history-presentation-lucy-pettengill/
LOCATION:Malta Township Public Library\, 203 Adams St.\, Malta\, Illinois\, 60150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T010000
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Line Dancing w/ DJ Dave
DESCRIPTION:DJ Dave will be playing all the line dance & couple favorites! Try out Denim & Diamonds’ famous Apple Pie Shots for just $2. (There is always a $5 cover on Friday & Saturdays)
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/friday-night-line-dancing-w-dj-dave/2025-02-28/
LOCATION:Denim & Diamonds Saloon\, 425 W State St.\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
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