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SUMMARY:Artist & Maker Market in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Join Blumen Gardens for their Artist + Maker Market on Sunday\, July 21st from 11-2pm! \n\n\n\nShop multiple local artists and makers set up throughout the beautiful gardens and grounds. \n\n\n\nInterested in becoming a vendor? Reach out to them at eventrentals@blumengardens.com for an application.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/artist-maker-market-in-the-gardens-2/
LOCATION:Blumen Gardens\, 403 Edward St\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers' Markets
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SUMMARY:The Collective at Warehouse on Park
DESCRIPTION:The Collective will be performing at The Warehouse on Park on June 30th from 12:00pm-3:00pm. More information is available on the Warehouse on Park website.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/the-collective-at-warehouse-on-park/
LOCATION:Warehouse on Park\, 662 Park Ave\, Genoa\, IL\, 60135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T143000
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SUMMARY:Celebration Chorale Patriotic Cantata
DESCRIPTION:The Celebration Chorale announces its upcoming annual patriotic cantata\, “Prayers for the Nations” which will be presented at 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday\, June 28th and 29th\, and Sunday\, June 30th at 3:00 p.m. The production will be held at First United Methodist Church\, 2501 North Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. \n\n\n\n“Prayers for the Nations” is a worship experience built around prayers\, both sung and spoken. The performances will begin with a special prelude called “The Light Eternal” featuring the Celebration Chorale Orchestra. As in the past\, a salute to the armed forces will be performed to honor all the branches of the United States military. The Celebration Chorale is under the direction of Christine Monteiro. \n\n\n\nAlthough the Celebration Chorale practices and performs at FUMC in DeKalb\, the musicians come from all over the area and include professionals and amateurs\, longtime Chorale members\, and those who are new to the group. The Chorale has singers representing over nine different church denominations and 10 local communities. \n\n\n\nThere is no charge for the performances at the church\, but a free-will offering will be taken. The church is an accessible facility. Parking is available adjacent to the church building.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/celebration-chorale-patriotic-cantata/2024-06-30/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 2501 North Annie Glidden Road\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240702T170000
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CREATED:20240625T151653Z
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SUMMARY:Johnny K's Cruise Nights
DESCRIPTION:Johnny K’s Cruise Nights season kicks off May 7th and will run every other Tuesday through October 22nd! All shows are 100% free. Each driver will get a discount to Johnny K’s for the evening!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/johnny-ks-cruise-nights/2024-07-02/
LOCATION:Johnny K’s\, 125 Duvick Ave\, Sandwich\, Illinois\, 60548\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240704T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240704T133000
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SUMMARY:Village of Shabbona's 4th of July Parade and Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Village of Shabbona’s 4th of July parade and festival is an annual event. Start your day off with the Shabbona Fire Protection District’s pancake breakfast at the Fire Barn from 7am-11am\, then mosey around Purdy Park and check out all the vendors beginning at 8am. Stick around and view the parade kicking off at noon and enjoy the festival activities starting at 10am. Shabbona Lion’s Club pork chop dinners available starting at 4:30pm at the Lion’s Depot. Shabbona Fireworks begin at dusk out at Shabbona Lake State Park.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/village-of-shabbonas-4th-of-july-parade-and-festival/
LOCATION:Purdy Park\, 205 E Navaho Ave\, Shabbona\, IL\, 60550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Shabbona Farmer's Market
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URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/shabbona-farmers-market-2/2024-07-06/
LOCATION:Purdy Park\, 205 E Navaho Ave\, Shabbona\, IL\, 60550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Farmers' Markets,Free Event
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SUMMARY:From Seed to Harvest at the DeKalb County Community Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Looking to lend a helping hand? DeKalb County Community Gardens needs your help in the garden! Exercise your green thumb by helping the community. Tour the garden\, taste veggies and herbs\, and volunteer in the DeKalb County Community Gardens/Northwestern Medicine Garden assisting with: Watering plants Seeding and planting veggies Harvesting for DCCG Distribution Weeding The garden is a 1.5-acre growing space at 2475 Bethany Road in Sycamore\, a community garden space managed by DeKalb County Community Gardens. In 2023\, over 2\,000lbs. of fresh produce were harvested for DCCG distribution. The vegetables we harvest are shared with neighbors throughout the entire county. This program is open to all ages. No registration is required. Please wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty\, and close-toed shoes.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/from-seed-to-harvest-at-the-dekalb-county-community-gardens-2/
LOCATION:DeKalb County Community Gardens\, 2475 Bethany Road\, Sycamore\, Illinois\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Volunteer Opportunity
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org
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SUMMARY:Sandwich Freedom Days
DESCRIPTION:The Sandwich Park District is proud to continue its tradition of presenting one of the finest parades. Watch the Sandwich and surrounding community groups and businesses take the opportunity to celebrate. The parade will step off at 10 am. \n\n\n\nParade Route – 10 am sharp: \n\n\n\nLisbon St. to Ash St.; turn right… \n\n\n\nSouth to Center St.; turn left \n\n\n\nEast to Main St.; turn left \n\n\n\nNorth to Lisbon St. – west to the fairgrounds \n\n\n\nFireworks Display – start at dark: \n\n\n\nThe Sandwich Park District is pleased to present the annual fireworks display located at the Sandwich Fairgrounds. Food trucks and vendors will be onsite. Bring your blankets and chairs and save your spot for a great night of family fun for all ages to enjoy. Festivities include live entertainment\, music\, food\, games\, and fireworks. The fairgrounds open at 3:00 pm. Admission is $10 per vehicle CASH ONLY .
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/sandwich-freedom-days-2/
LOCATION:Sandwich Fair Grounds\, 15730 Pratt Road\, Sandwich\, IL
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandwich Park District":MAILTO:sandwichparkdistrict@comcast.net.
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240706T110000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Bags
DESCRIPTION:Ages 18+ • $5 per person each day \n\n\n\nStart your weekend off right with some friendly bags competition Saturdays in July! Your partner will be chosen randomly each week. Must be signed up by 10:45 to play that day. Cash prize for the winners\, amount depends on how many people show up each week. Players can bring food and drinks.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/saturday-bags-4/
LOCATION:Citizens Memorial Sports Complex\, 435 Airport Road\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Physical Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sycamore Park District":MAILTO:info@sycparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240706T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240706T150000
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Concert with Katie Kostner
DESCRIPTION:With a passion for music\, Katie Kostner plays the guitar and ukulele\, writes music\, and sings with a vocal range that suits a wide variety of styles\, from Broadway to current pop\, rock\, folk\, country and beyond! Covering artists such as Adele\, The Beatles\, Taylor Swift\, Elvis\, P!NK\, Dolly Parton\, The Rolling Stones\, Kelly Clarkson\, One Republic\, Fleetwood Mac\, Alanis Morisette\, Billy Joel\, Reba McEntire and Motley Crüe\, there is something to please everyone. \n\n\n\nKatie is a professional singer\, actress\, musician\, and songwriter with a passion for music and the stage. Locally\, she is known for performing live at area events\, as well as for producing her own series of Facebook and Instagram Live Quarantine Concerts\, leading to a feature story on Chicago’s WGN news. In addition\, Katie has performed the National Anthem before a Chicago White Sox game in 2021 and 2022. \n\n\n\nThis concert is free and open to all. No registration is required.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/afternoon-concert-with-katie-kostner/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240706T160000
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SUMMARY:Built By Barbed Wire: DeKalb Public Library/Haish Memorial Library
DESCRIPTION:As the 150th anniversary of Joseph F. Glidden’s “The Winner” barbed wire patent approaches\, there are opportunities to learn more about the prosperity and innovation that barbed wire brought to DeKalb\, earning it the nickname “Barb City.” \n\n\n\nAt 3 p.m. on Saturday\, July 6\, the Glidden Homestead and DeKalb Public Library will host a “Built by Barbed Wire” program at the library\, 309 Oak Street. This program\, which is free and open to the public\, will share the history of the building that was donated by barbed wire baron Jacob Haish. \n\n\n\nJessi Haish LaRue\, Glidden Homestead executive director\, will provide remarks on the barbed wire story in DeKalb and Jacob Haish’s gift to the community. Then\, Emily Faulkner\, DeKalb Public Library executive director\, will provide a tour and “behind the scenes” view of both the original portion and the “new” portion of the library. Highlights include various historic plaques\, nods to the original architecture\, and new additions\, including the automated book sorter.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/built-by-barbed-wire-dekalb-public-library-haish-memorial-library/
LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glidden Historical Center":MAILTO:jessi@gliddenhomestead.org
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