August 2008 >

Last modified on: Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Glidden Homestead tours
Sunday, Aug. 3, noon-4 p.m.: Visit the historic site where Joseph F. Glidden invented "The Winner," which was patented Nov. 24, 1874. For more details, see www.gliddenhomestead.org.

Ellwood House Ice Cream Social
Sunday, Aug. 3: The annual Ice Cream Social and Band Concert will be held at Ellwood House, North First Street, DeKalb.

"The Curious Savage
Aug. 7-9, Aug. 14-17: Stage Coach Players Theatre will present "The Curious Savage."

Jehovah Witnesses Weekends
Aug. 7-10, Aug. 14-17: The NIU Convocation Center will host Jehovah Witness events.

50 Men Who Cook
Saturday, Aug. 9: Tickets for 50 Men Who Cook will be available in June, at $40 per person. The event is held at the Barsema Alumni & Visitor Center Saturday, Aug. 9, 6-9 p.m. It features great food, live entertainment, 50/50 raffle, silent auction , with a cash bar. 50 Men Who Cook benefits the benefit the children of DeKalb County as a major event for CASA & Family Service Agency.

Glidden Homestead tours and Music on the Porch
Sunday, Aug. 17, noon-4 p.m.: Music on the Porch begins at 1:30 p.m. Bring a picnic lunch, blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy an afternoon of entertainment. Visit the historic site where Joseph F. Glidden invented "The Winner," which was patented Nov. 24, 1874. For more details, see www.gliddenhomestead.org.

Corn Fest moves to Airport
Friday-Sunday, Aug. 22-24: DeKalb's annual Corn Festival will move to DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport for 2008, to accommodate revitalization efforts downtown DeKalb. The event will continue to offer free corn, free music and booths of all imaginable types. Visit www.cornfest.com for details.