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SUMMARY:Fall Fest
DESCRIPTION:Make your way to Blumen Gardens to celebrate the fall. Join in the festivities\, create wonderful memories\, and experience the joy of the season at its finest. \n\n\n\nCocktails | Food Trucks Live Music | Artist + Maker Market Saturday\, September 21st 9-4PM Wild Carrot 11-2PM \n\n\n\nSunday September 22nd 9-4PM Artist + Maker Market 11-2PM  Pressbox Food Trailer 11-2PM Keep it Poppin Popcorn \n\n\n\nMuch More To Come!!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/fall-fest/2024-09-22/
LOCATION:Blumen Gardens\, 403 Edward St\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Be the One
DESCRIPTION:DeKalb-area veteran groups are inviting community members to attend an upcoming 2.2-mile awareness walk in September meant to help end veteran suicide and spread information on how to help those in crisis. \n\n\n\nThe Be the One Walk will be from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 22 at the Northwestern Medicine Health and Wellness Center\, 626 Bethany Road\, DeKalb. \n\n\n\nThe free event hosted by the DeKalb American Legion Post No. 66 and American Legion Auxiliary is planned as part of an ongoing national campaign by the American Legion called Be the One. The campaign seeks to erase the stigma surrounding mental health and wellness and those who ask for help\, specifically for active and nonactive military members and their families. \n\n\n\nSuicide is considered the top issue facing veterans\, according to the National Veteran Suicide Prevention annual report\, which estimates that between 17 and 22 veterans or service members take their lives each day. The veteran suicide rate is more than 50% higher than the suicide rate for nonveteran adults\, according to the American Legion. \n\n\n\nDeKalb’s free Be the One walk is open to all. The event also will have multiple vendors on hand representing a variety of area service and community resources for people to learn more. \n\n\n\nThose not wishing or unable to do the walk are invited to register for other activities during the event. Tai chi\, labyrinth meditation and seated yoga are among the offerings. \n\n\n\nThe DeKalb American Legion also will host a 50/50 drawing during the event and raffle off donations provided by community organizations. The proceeds of the 50/50 will be used for the Legion’s ongoing education and training programs\, which are for anyone in the community\, along with medical professionals\, to better learn how they can serve veterans in need facing mental wellness crises. \n\n\n\nTo register\, visit the Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association’s website\, online registration is open through Sept. 20. You also can register at 9:30 a.m. the day of the event. \n\n\n\nAs another way to symbolize the 22 veterans who die by suicide daily\, 22 rocks have been donated by Blumen Gardens and will be carried by 22 walkers on the course. The rocks will be engraved by Rock Solid Sayings with names of veterans who have died by suicide. \n\n\n\nThere are 10 rocks left to be named as of Friday\, organizer Cindy Hupke said. For those wishing to donate to the cause or to dedicate a rock to a veteran who died by suicide\, call or text 815-540-7364.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/be-the-one/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T170000
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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/2024-09-24/
LOCATION:Johnny K’s\, 125 Duvick Ave\, Sandwich\, Illinois\, 60548\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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SUMMARY:NIU Art Museum: Poetry and Prose Homage Night
DESCRIPTION:Participatory reading of writings by the literary figures represented in one of NIU Art Museum’s current exhibitions\, “Homage to Humanity: Portrait Prints by Sidney Chafetz.” Readers may choose to read from one or multiple of the following: Ryunosuke Akutagawa\, Sholem Aleichem\, James Baldwin\, Samuel Beckett\, Robert Frost\, Allen Ginsburg\, Amy Lowell\, Vladimir Mayakovsky\, George Oppen\, George Orwell\, George Bernard Shaw\, Isaac Bashevis Singer\, Edith Sitwell\, James Thurber\, Nathaniel West\, Walt Whitman and William Carlos Williams. \nPreregistration for readers deadline: Tuesday\, Sept. 24. Call the museum at 815-753-1936 to register. Kindly let them know the person or people you are choosing to read and\, if possible\, what you intend to read from them. Listeners are welcome and do not need to register. \nLocation: Altgeld Hall\, Room 125.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/niu-art-museum-poetry-and-prose-homage-night/
LOCATION:NIU Art Museum\, 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family Friendly,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="NIU Art Museum":MAILTO:artmuseum@niu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T080000
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SUMMARY:Shabbona Farmer's Market
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URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/shabbona-farmers-market-2/2024-09-28/
LOCATION:Purdy Park\, 205 E Navaho Ave\, Shabbona\, IL\, 60550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Farmers' Markets,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Barbed Wire Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The Glidden Homestead is excited to host a celebration of the 150th anniversary of Glidden’s “The Winner” patent!\n\n\n\nA two-day\, public barbed wire expo to be held at the historic Altgeld Hall “castle” on the campus of Northern Illinois University (Joseph Glidden’s land donation for a college) and near the site of Henry Rose’s original exhibit that inspired barbed wire. The wire show\, held in partnership with the Antique Barbed Wire Society\, will feature local collectors and collectors from across the United States. Not a barbed wire collector? No problem! You’ll love viewing all the wire styles\, taking in the educational booths\, and learning local history! Maybe get a barbed wire temporary tattoo?! Fun for all ages! \n\n\n\nThere will also be special opportunities to take in a Barbed Wire Sites Tour\, including visits to the historic Glidden Homestead\, Jacob Haish sites and Ellwood House! You don’t want to miss this celebration of Barb City history and innovation!Learn more at: www.barbedwireweekend.com
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/barbed-wire-weekend/
LOCATION:Altgeld Hall\, 116 Altgeld Hall\, Dekalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers' Markets,LGBTQ Friendly
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Poor Walk for Society of St Vincent de Paul
DESCRIPTION:Please join Society of St. Vincent de Paul or consider sponsoring a walker at the 2024 Friends of The Poor Walk DeKalb/Sycamore\, Sept. 28th\, 2024\, 8:30 am – 11:00 am. This 1.25-mile route will begin and end at the St. Mary Church parking lot\, follow sidewalks along Fourth St.\, Lincoln Hwy. and First St.\, and not require crossing any busy streets. Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the west entrance to the church\, and following\, a group photo taken on the front steps of the church\, the walk will start at 9:30 a.m. All the funds raised through this walk will directly benefit local individuals and families who are struggling. Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Mary/Christ the Teacher Conference was established in 2004 to reach out to and assist our neighbors-in-need. This Friends of the Poor Walk is held to increase awareness of the local issues surrounding systemic poverty in our community.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/friends-of-the-poor-walk-for-society-of-st-vincent-de-paul/
LOCATION:St. Mary Church DeKalb\, 302 Fisk Avenue\, DeKalb\, Illinois\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000
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SUMMARY:Mutt Strut 2024 - 5k Walk/Run\, 1 Mile Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Tails Humane Society for their annual Mutt Strut! Sign up to receive the signature t-shirt and a matching bandana for your pup! This is a dog friendly event\, so bring your dog and be prepared to run (or walk)! Not able to make it? Virtual options are available! \nAll proceeds will benefit the dogs\, cats\, and other pets at Tails Humane Society. \n\n\n\nLearn More
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/mutt-strut-2024-5k-walk-run-1-mile-walk/
LOCATION:Hopkins Park\, 1403 Sycamore Road\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Physical Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T110000
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SUMMARY:2024 Fall Shred Event for DeKalb & Sycamore Township Residents
DESCRIPTION:Fight identity theft and needless clutter at home by bringing your personal documents and to a safe and convenient drive-thru shred event co-hosted by the DeKalb and Sycamore Townships. The event will take place on Saturday\, September 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot of the Kishwaukee Family YMCA\, located at 2500 Bethany Road\, Sycamore. \nParticipants will be limited to 2 boxes and/or paper bags of documents. Only paper materials and CD-Rs containing sensitive data will be accepted; staples do not need to be removed. Volunteers will remove items from your vehicle. \nParticipants are asked to bring a valid ID to show DeKalb or Sycamore Township residency. Please call Kimberly at DeKalb Township (815-758-8282) if you have any questions.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/2024-fall-shred-event-for-dekalb-sycamore-township-residents/
LOCATION:Kishwaukee Family YMCA\, 2500 Bethany Rd\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T150000
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SUMMARY:DeKalb Back Alley Market
DESCRIPTION:Check out Downtown DeKalb’s vintage\, retro\, hand-crafted\, repurposed artisan market on Saturday\, September 28th from 9am-3pm! It features various vendors\, live music\, and food trucks.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/dekalb-back-alley-market-2/
LOCATION:Downtown DeKalb\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,Live Music
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SUMMARY:NIU STEM FEst
DESCRIPTION:STEM Fest is a celebration of all things science\, technology\, engineering and math. This free event is held each year in the fall on the campus of Northern Illinois University and features more than 100 exhibits\, speakers\, and demonstrations designed to inspire and engage guests of all ages with opportunities for STEM learning. It is one of the largest free family events in northern Illinois.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/niu-stem-fest/
LOCATION:NIU Campus\, 600 Lucinda Ave\, DeKalb\, 60115
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly
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