Community Calendar

The Divine Sister is an outrageous comic homage to nearly every Hollywood film involving nuns!

St. Veronica’s indomitable Mother Superior is determined to build a new school for her Pittsburgh convent.

Along the way, there is a young postulant experiencing “visions,” sexual hysteria among the sisters, a sensitive schoolboy in need of mentoring, a mysterious nun from the Mother House in Berlin, and a former suitor intent on luring Mother Superior away from her vows!

The CASA Color Run is a fun, family-friendly 5K! Walk, jog or sprint - anything is fine so long as you have fun! Stick around after the race for music, snacks and water. Registration is $30 for ages 13+, $20 for ages 5-12 and free for children 4 and under. Register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Sycamore/CASAColorRun.

Experience the healing and wellness-promoting effects of forest therapy, the practice of immersing the senses in the atmosphere of the forest. This 90-minute introductory session will be held at P.A Nehring Forest Preserve at 380 Bethany Rd. in DeKalb.

Certified Forest Therapy Guide Beth Hanson of Peace in Nature Forest Therapy will lead this mindful walk and help you awaken your senses and connect with nature. No two walks are the same!

Registration is required, as space is limited. This program is open to ages 16 and up.

Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes, bring a water bottle, and wear sunscreen and bug spray if you require them. There are no restrooms on site, so please plan accordingly. You may also bring a small camp chair if you wish, as there will be some quiet time to sit during the walk.

In case of inclement weather, we will post a cancellation announcement on social media and email all registered participants.

This program is made possible through a partnership with the DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board. Through leadership and funding, the DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board supports access to high-quality behavioral healthcare services for the residents of DeKalb County. This program is also sponsored in part by the Rick Johns Memorial Fund.

For additional information or help with registration, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.

Paperwork weighing you down? Drop it off at the Genoa Public Library during our annual shred event and be done with it. Forest City Shredding from Rockford will have their shred truck parked in the parking lot behind the library. Pull your car into the alley, pop your trunk, and a friendly face will help put your paperwork into a secure bin to be loaded into the shred truck. It's that easy! Feel confident as you drive off that your personal information will be handled in a secure manner.

No need to be a Genoa Public Library cardholder or a Genoa resident. This is a free service that is offered to all.

Please note that there is a 100 pounds of paper limit per person. Questions? Call the library at 815-784-2627.

Join Severson Dells Nature Center for these family-friendly, open-house style events. Each month will have a different nature theme full of hands-on, minds-on activities for guests of all ages to participate in. In June learn all about the magnificent star that keeps us all alive through experiments, sun printing and more.

Lowden Gallery: Oregon High School Seniors Art Exhibit

​May 1 - June 30

Reception, May 8, 5pm – 7pm

This exhibit features artwork by Oregon High School graduating seniors, including Delila S, Sam S, Marin S, Sophia O, Merit N, Daleana K, Cristen M, Abbie L, Evelyn M, Daeshiap, and Ahren H.

When we think of America’s Revolution, we often picture a handful of famous Founding Fathers—but the fight for independence was far broader, richer, and more diverse.

This one-hour program brings to light the stories of women, enslaved and free African Americans, Native peoples, and immigrants whose contributions shaped the Revolution and the new nation. From Phillis Wheatley’s poetry to Deborah Sampson’s bravery in disguise, from the strategies of Native leaders to the labor of ordinary farmers and artisans, “Voices of 1776” uncovers the hidden figures whose voices helped define liberty.

This event is part of the America 250 initiative; celebrating our nation throughout the year.

This program is intended for adults, but teens are welcome. It does not require registration. Sponsored by the Kishwaukee-DeKalb Kiwanis Club.

Join the Museum’s outdoor treasure hunt and dig through rocks to uncover hidden gems and minerals! Discover the fascinating world of geology as you learn to tell the difference between rocks and minerals. Every rock or mineral you find is yours to take home as a keepsake. Got a rock from home? Bring it in for identification!

The Divine Sister is an outrageous comic homage to nearly every Hollywood film involving nuns!

St. Veronica’s indomitable Mother Superior is determined to build a new school for her Pittsburgh convent.

Along the way, there is a young postulant experiencing “visions,” sexual hysteria among the sisters, a sensitive schoolboy in need of mentoring, a mysterious nun from the Mother House in Berlin, and a former suitor intent on luring Mother Superior away from her vows!

This summer program will feature songs that honor and lift up women’s strength, collective resilience, and the unshakable power of community.
 
The program will feature treble voices accompanied by piano, percussion, and other instruments, as well as a special pre-concert performance by the talented Harambee Percussion Ensemble under the co-direction of Dr. Sherry Jones and Sharon McKee at 2:30 pm. As Bread and Roses’ director Sherri Lasko shares, “We are THRILLED to not only have them joining us on some of this concert’s pieces, but to give them center stage for their own feature!” So plan on arriving early to not miss out on any of the musical delights!

The chorus is proud to share a program including pieces from diverse musical styles and eras, including recent pop hits, “Fight Song” and “A Safe Place to Land” as well as traditional favorites, “Wade in the Water” and “Can’t Carry These Burdens Alone.” Other notable works include the rousing musical theater classic “Do You Hear the People Sing?,” the delightfully comedic “Caffeine Overload Polka,” and engrossingly rhythmic traditional African song “Bawa,” accompanied by Harambee Percussion Ensemble. Other highlights include the ethereal “Sing Me to Heaven” which celebrates the ecstatic joy that only music can bring and the empowering anthem “Still I Rise” which reminds us all to stand up for our inner truth.
 
Director Sherri Lasko describes the afternoon’s program as:
“…More than a concert.
It is strength in harmony.
It is joy as resistance.
It is women rising—and bringing everyone with them.”