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SUMMARY:NIU STEM Café: Holiday Foods for Health and Pleasure
DESCRIPTION:Many holiday traditions revolve around food. Our favorite seasonal foods can bring us together and be the highlight of family celebrations. But for many people\, holiday eating can also cause stress and anxiety. How can you enjoy holiday celebrations and eat the foods you love\, while avoiding the negative feelings that often result from overeating?\n\nJoin Registered Nutritionist Dietitian Meg Burnham to learn how to enjoy holiday foods in a healthy\, sustainable way. She’ll talk about reducing stress by changing your mindset toward holiday eating – reframing your nutrition thinking to an add approach\, rather than a take away approach. She’ll also share some new meal ideas that are full of holiday flavors and also satisfy and nourish your body.\n\nShe says: “For those looking to lose weight\, or prevent weight gain\, following an intuitive eating approach and allowing yourself to eat your holiday favorites\, rather than a restrictive approach\, is more likely to help you reach your goals long-term.”\n\nSpeaker:\n\nMeg Burnham\, M.S.\, RDN\, CSSD\, LDN\, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist\, NIU Campus Dining Services\, and Nutrition Coach for Intercollegiate Athletics\n\nNorthern Illinois University STEM Cafés are part of NIU STEAM and are designed to increase public awareness of the critical role that STEM fields play in our everyday lives. They are offered in partnership with the NIU Alumni Association and made possible with support from Bayer Fund.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/niu-stem-cafe-holiday-foods-for-health-and-pleasure/
LOCATION:Novak Room at Fatty’s\, 1312 W Lincoln Hwy\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115
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SUMMARY:Sara Evans - Go Tell It On The Mountain Tour
DESCRIPTION:DeKalb\, IL 12/13/23 – Sara Evans – Go Tell It on The Mountain Tour \nCounty Holiday Concert at the NIU Convocation Center \nMulti-platinum entertainer Sara EVANS is at the top of her game. As the fifth most-played female artist at country radio in nearly the last two decades—her five No. 1 singles include “No Place That Far\,” “Suds in The Bucket\, “A Real Fine Place to Start\,” “Born to Fly\,” and “A Little Bit Stronger\,” which spent 2 weeks in the top spot and was certified platinum by the R.I.A.A.  Sara’s “stunning\, country voice” (Rolling Stone) has earned her the prestigious Academy of Country Music Top Female vocalist accolade as well as numerous American Music Awards\, Billboard Music Awards\, Country Music Association\, CMT and Grammy Awards nominations. In addition\, the CMA awarded Video of the Year honors for her hit chart-topping single\, “Born to Fly” from her landmark double-platinum album of the same name. Evans’ discography also includes the platinum-selling studio albums Real Fine Place and Restless as well as the gold-certified projects Stronger and No Place That Far. Sara has continued to forge her bold\, creative path with Copy That\, which opened at #1 on the iTunes Country chart\, released on her own Born To Fly Records on May 15\, 2020.The 13-songcollection\, spanning six decades\, showcased Evans’ distinctive creative stamp on some of the most iconic songs in country and pop music\, songs that have inspired her life and career\, as well as shining a spotlight on some little-known gems. Copy That follows her critically acclaimed Words\, which debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart in 2017. Last year brought album and touring collaborations with her children\, Avery and Olivia Barker\, for The Barker Family Band. Sara released her memoir\, Born to Fly\, on September 8\, 2020\, through Howard Books\, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. Named after her landmark double-platinum album\, which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year\, Born to Fly finds Evans opening up and sharing stories not only about her career and what it is like living in the spotlight\, but about what inspires her and how her faith keeps her strong. For more information on Sara Evans\, visit Sara Evans.com and engage with her on Facebook\, Twitter and Instagram.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/sara-evans-go-tell-it-on-the-mountain-tour/
LOCATION:NIU Convocation Center\, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NIU Convocation Center":MAILTO:convocenter@niu.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T120000
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SUMMARY:Hooks & Books Crochet Circle
DESCRIPTION:In this new monthly club\, participants of all skill levels are welcome to share their love of fiber crafts! Perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters\, our crochet circle will have you relaxing and learning! Bring your yarn and hooks. Light snacks provided.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/hooks-books-crochet-circle/
LOCATION:Sycamore Public Library\, 103 E State St\, Sycamore\, Illinois\, 60178
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Science: STEM Gingerbread Houses 2023
DESCRIPTION:It’s the holiday season and a perfect time to build a gingerbread house with the family! Join us for our fifth annual STEM Gingerbread House Family Fun Science. We’ll have the supplies to build—graham crackers\, frosting\, and candy. Bring your creative ideas! \nAt the end\, we’ll have a friendly competition for Best House and the winner will get a $5 Target gift card. \nThere is a limit of 30 children. This has become one of our most popular Family Fun Science events\, so make sure to register online or by emailing Laura at lauraw@dkpl.org. \nFor additional information or help with registration\, please contact us at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/family-fun-science-stem-gingerbread-houses-2023/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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SUMMARY:The Magic of a Christmas Carol
DESCRIPTION:During the holiday season\, one can make the choice to either embrace the holiday spirit of kindness or to say “bah humbug” and be what others call\, “a Scrooge.” The greedy Ebenezer Scrooge and the kindhearted Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim offer life lessons during the holiday season! These lessons\, originated in the novella\, “A Christmas Carol”\, by Charles Dickens\, have been passed down from generation to generation. Dickens has been said to be one of the greatest writers of the Victorian Era. \nHistorical presenter Michelle Gibbons will discuss the life of Charles Dickens and his great influence on Victorian age writing and on the tradition of the holiday spirit. She will discuss his role as a writer\, his background\, life\, and his many famous works including Oliver Twist\, A Tale of Two Cities\, Great Expectations\, and more. Gibbons will explain how Dickens\, who is widely praised for his works\, was also an advocate for children’s rights and social reform. \nThis performance is free and open to all. No registration is required. It is open to all ages. \nFor additional information\, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/the-magic-of-a-christmas-carol/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
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SUMMARY:35mm It's a Wonderful Life
DESCRIPTION:SHOWING ON 35MM!!!  Released in 1946\, the film stars James Stewart as George Bailey\, a man who has given up his dreams in order to help others\, and whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel\, Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers). Clarence shows George all the lives he has touched and how different life in his community would be had he never been born. \nHelp us spread the joy this holiday season! Attendees who bring a $10 gift card to a local convenience or grocery store will receive a free medium popcorn as a token of appreciation from Thrivent Financial. These gift cards will be donated to our friends at Opportunity House\, making a meaningful impact in our community. Your generosity will brighten someone’s day and make this event truly wonderful for all involved. Let’s share the spirit of giving together! \nMovie is generously sponsored By: Thrivent \n\nGeneral Admission Ticket Prices\n$12 – Adult\n$10 – Senior 65+\n$10 – Student w/ ID\n$8 – Children 12 & underFriends of the Egyptian Theatre members receive $2 off ticket prices
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/35mm-its-a-wonderful-life/
LOCATION:Egyptian Theatre\, 135 North 2nd Street\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family Friendly,LGBTQ Friendly
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SUMMARY:Snow Glow Family Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:This is the most fun you’ll have with your family this holiday season! \nDimensions Ballroom will transform into a blacklit winter wonderland on Saturday\, December 16th from 7:00-8:30pm. \nBring the whole family for a glow-in-the-dark dance party! \nCost is $30/family \n*Participants need to be able to climb a full flight of stairs to Dimensions Ballroom
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/snow-glow-family-dance-party/
LOCATION:Dimensions Dance Academy\, 134 E Lincoln Hwy\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:The Oak Ridge Boys: Down Home Christmas
DESCRIPTION:102.3 The Coyote is proud to welcome the group with one of the most distinctive and timeless sounds in the country music industry\, The Oak Ridge Boys\, who are bringing their Down Home Christmas Tour to the Egyptian Theatre for an unforgettable night of holiday entertainment for the entire family. The show will feature both traditional and contemporary songs from the group’s eight bestselling Christmas albums\, as well as some of their classic country-pop hits\, beautiful visuals\, Christmas trees\, falling snow—and maybe a visit from Santa!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/the-oak-ridge-boys-down-home-christmas/
LOCATION:Egyptian Theatre\, 135 North 2nd Street\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family Friendly,LGBTQ Friendly,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Fright: Anna and the Apocalypse
DESCRIPTION:Adults 18+ can join library staff after hours for a free screening of Anna and the Apocalypse (2017).\nIn this musical horror/comedy movie\, a zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven at Christmas. Anna and her friends fight\, slash and sing their way to survival. They soon discover that no one is safe in this new world\, and with civilization falling apart around them\, the only people they can truly rely on are each other.\nPopcorn and soda provided.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/friday-night-fright-anna-and-the-apocalypse/
LOCATION:Sycamore Public Library\, 103 E State St\, Sycamore\, Illinois\, 60178
CATEGORIES:Adult
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SUMMARY:Elsa and Olaf Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Elsa and Olaf are coming to the library! We’ll have wintry crafts and hot chocolate after story time with Elsa. Parents are welcome to take photos during this event\, funded by the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library. \nThis program is free and open to all. No registration is required. \nFor additional information\, please contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.orgor at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/elsa-and-olaf-story-time/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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