Smash, Don’t Trash, Pumpkins This Season! Fall is the pumpkin’s time to shine, but what happens when it is time to say goodbye to the short-lived jack-o-lanterns? Green your Halloween by recycling pumpkins into compost at a free, outdoor Pumpkin Smash offered by the University of Illinois Extension and Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC). Bring your pumpkin—that is free of […]
Fun 5K that starts and ends at the Franklin Creek Grist Mill. Follow along beautiful mowed trails along Franklin Creek. Join us for live music on the front porch of the Grist Mill after the race, chili and other treats provided as well! $25 fee includes race, chili, and live music.
Join Northside Baptist Church on Saturday November 2,2024 from 2-6pm for a FREE Family Fall Fest! Enjoy free food(Pulled pork Nachos, Hotdogs, Popcorn) kids games with prizes, face painting, bounce house, cake walk, and photo booths! Event will be held in the Northside Baptist Church gymnasium at 598 River Lane/Rt 2. Be sure to also join us Sunday Morning at […]
Corky Siegel is coming to Dixon for an evening of live music. This event is a fundraiser for The Next Picture Show (TNPS), a 501c3 non-profit. Join your friends for an unforgettable evening of entertainment. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at TNPS. If you're not purchasing the dinner/concert ticket, arrive at TNPS by 6:45 p.m. The gallery is offering […]
A man, a harmonica, and a piano Corky Siegel is coming to Dixon for an evening of live music. This event is a fundraiser for The Next Picture Show (TNPS), a 501c3 non-profit. Join your friends for an unforgettable evening of entertainment. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at The Next Picture Show. Make it dinner AND a show (if […]
Join us for a fun and exciting Turkey Shoot event! For just $3.00 per chance, participants get the opportunity to test their marksmanship by shooting a shotgun at a target. Each shot gives you a chance to win a delicious turkey or ham, perfect for your holiday feast. Whether you’re an experienced shooter or a beginner, everyone is welcome to […]
PFLAG's annual fundraiser dinner and dessert dash raises funds for 2 great causes--college scholarships for LGBTQ+ high school seniors and the local Youth Outlook program, which serves LGBTQ+ youth ages 12 - 20.
When a relative or friend has dementia, communication can be very difficult as the disease advances. In this workshop participants will learn about common communication problems caused by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and identify strategies for better interactions and visits. Registration is not required but recommended. Call the Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236 to sign up. Call […]
Youth ages 8 and up will have fun in the kitchen and learn from the Lee County Master Gardeners how to make delicious recipes using produce grown in the garden. This club will meet the second Tuesday of each month, October 8 through March 11, 2025. Class size is limited for this special interest club. For more information, contact Katie […]
Drawing Nature: Lessons in drawing, identifying, and recording nature with artist Carolyn McKee-Freese Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm Session 1: October 1-November 5 Session 2: November 12-December 17 Location: Ruth Edwards Nature Center in Lowell Park