July 2008 >

Last modified on: Sunday, March 16, 2008

Fourth of July celebration
Friday, July 4: The annual 4th of July celebration will be held in Hopkins Park, with fireworks and a free concert.

Glidden Homestead tours
Sunday, July 6, 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.

Art at Ellwood House
Sunday, July 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: The annual Art at Ellwood Art Fair & Sale is planned Sunday, July 6. Visit www.ellwoodhouse.org for more details.

"Bye Bye Birdie"
July 10-13, July 17-20: Stage Coach Players Theatre will present "Bye Bye Birdie."

Garden Walk
Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: The University of Illinois Extension DeKalb County Master Gardeners will present the Annual Garden Walk and Plant Sale (formerly Barb City Manor Garden Walk). The event is held rain or shine. Donation, $10 in advance, or $12 at the garden gate. CAll (815) 758-8194 or stop by the Extension Office at the Farm Bureau Building, 1350 W. Prairie Dr., Sycamore. The event is in its 17th year and this year will benefit the Master Gardener programs in DeKalb County.

Jehovah Witnesses Weekends
July 17-20, July 24-27, July 31-Aug. 1: The NIU Convocation Center will host Jehovah Witness events.

“Let’s Dan ce” Big Band Weekend
Friday-Sunday, July 18-20: Just Make It Happen has announced the Third Annual “Let’s Dan ce” Big Band Weekend July 18- 20. It will feature three bands, ballroom lessons, shoe workshop, family dance, package deals, bargain pricing, listening only, table reservations, great food and fun. This is a great opportunity to use the event as an office dance party, fitness club night out, service group project or family outing. Sponsorships are needed to help keep “bargain pricing.” For more details, contact www.justmakeithappen-dekalb.com; e-mail john@justmakeithappen-dekalb.com; or call (815) 758-1093.

Biking with Beanzie date set
Sunday, July 20: Kishwaukee Kiwanis Biking with Beanzie event has been set for Sunday, July 20. For more details, visit www.kish-kiwanis.com/beanzie.htm where there is new information and photographs.

Glidden Homestead tours and Music on the Porch
Sunday, July 20, 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.

Veterans’ Weekend
July 25-27: The DeKalb County Forty and Eight is coordinating the first-ever Veterans Weekend July 25-27, at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport. The DeKalb County Veterans Assistance Commission is supporting the plans. All veterans and non-veterans interested in helping make this Veterans’ Weekend a success are encouraged to attend the meeting. Local veterans’ organizations will be asked to help sponsor the event.