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SUMMARY:Holiday Open House at Blumen gardens
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Magic of the Season \n\n\n\nJoin Blumen Gardens for a three-day celebration as they kick off the holiday season in true Blumen Gardens style! Their historic garden center will be transformed into a winter wonderland—featuring sparkling holiday décor\, seasonal gifts\, festive greenery\, and more. \n\n\n\nEach day brings something special—scroll below for the full schedule! \n\n\n\nThis is a free\, family-friendly event. No tickets are required Friday through Sunday. \n\n\n\nFriday\, November 7 \n\n\n\nHoliday raffles — enter for a chance to win something merry and bright \n\n\n\nSweet treats available throughout the day \n\n\n\nSaturday\, November 8 \n\n\n\n\nWhispering Pines Reindeer Ranch | 11 AM – 2 PMMeet the reindeer — no ticket required\n\n\n\nFestive Cocktails | 10 AM – 3 PM\n\n\n\nVendor Pop-Up Market | 10 AM – 2 PMDiscover unique\, handmade goods from local artisans\, including:\n\nLil C’s Bite Size Cheesecakes\n\n\n\nKeep it Poppin Popcorn\n\n\n\nAmi Freeze Dried Delights\n\n\n\nCinnajax\n\n\n\nKen’s Kakes\n\n\n\nFlourish\n\n\n\nCakeyTown Marshmallows\n\n\n\nGracie James Permanent Jewelry\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, November 9 \n\n\n\nHoof Woof & Meow Animal Rescue: Pet Adoption | 10 AM – 2 PM \n\n\n\nFestive Cocktails | 10 AM – 3 PM \n\n\n\nVendor Pop-Up Market | 10 AM – 2 PMFeaturing: \n\n\n\n\nLil C’s Bite Size Cheesecakes\n\n\n\nKeep it Poppin Popcorn\n\n\n\nAmi Freeze Dried Delights\n\n\n\nCakeyTown Marshmallows\n\n\n\nGracie James Permanent Jewelry\n\n\n\nSarah Faith Photography Mini Sessions | 11 AM – 2 PM\n\n\n\n\nAll Weekend Long \n\n\n\n\nFresh greens\, wreaths\, and roping\n\n\n\nHoliday home décor and gift ideas\n\n\n\nOne-of-a-kind items in our Factory Gift Shop\n\n\n\nFree gift wrapping with purchases\n\n\n\nFriendly\, knowledgeable staff ready to help you create a season to remember
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/holiday-open-house-at-blumen-gardens/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:Blumen Gardens\, 403 Edward St\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Romance Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for swoon-worthy reads and lively conversations with fellow romance lovers! We meet each month to discuss our latest romantic read– sharing thoughts\, feelings\, and favorite moments along the way. From steamy westerns and eerie sci-fi love stories to sweeping historical romances\, our carefully chosen selections span the full spectrum of the genre. Whether you’re a longtime romance reader or just starting to explore\, you’ll find your perfect match here! \nSeptember: Secretly Yours by Tessa BaileyOctober: That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly LemmingNovember: The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava \nBooks are available in Adult Services. No registration is required. This book club is intended for adults. \nFor additional information\, please contact Amy at amyf@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 2150.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/romance-book-club/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk on Rebuilding after Wars
DESCRIPTION:In this gallery talk\, Professor Laura Heideman will share insights from her research looking at the long-term process of rebuilding communities after the end of wars\, including the role nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) play in peacebuilding. \nProfessor Heideman is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology and the Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies. Her interests include development\, globalization\, gender studies\, human rights\, social movements\, organizations and civil society. \nThis gallery talk is held in conjunction with the “How We Rebuild” exhibition on display through Dec. 19. This exhibit is a program of ExhibitsUSA\, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance and The National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/gallery-talk-on-rebuilding-after-wars/
LOCATION:Pick Museum of Anthropology\, Cole Hall 114\, DeKalb\, Illinois\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Free Event
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SUMMARY:A Sound Healing Experience with the Poetry of Walt Whitman
DESCRIPTION:Experience a session of restorative Sound Healing interspersed with the transformative words of Walt Whitman. \nYou will experience many tones and frequencies that pull us to a peaceful place within. The poetry inspires and deepens the experience. \nSven is a certified sound healer who incorporates a variety of instruments and poetry. He has performed this program of words and sound throughout the United States and in Europe. \nFor additional information\, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/a-sound-healing-experience-with-the-poetry-of-walt-whitman/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
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