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What's Happening for Aug. 5, 2017

Valley Life - 8/5/2017

EARLVILLE

Help for Seniors and People with Disabilities

1 to 3 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month ? Aug. 16 ? at the Earlville Library, 205 W. Winthrop St. Jill Hartley of Mendota Area Senior Services will help anyone older than 60 or younger than 60 with a disability to obtain access to services, apply to programs or gather information. No appointments are necessary. For information, call 815-539-9673, 815-539-7700 or 800-535-5970.

HINCKLEY

Hinckley Farmers Market

9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through September in the Brown Pub parking lot, 200 Somonauk Road. Fresh produce from Bountiful Blessings Farm will be available for purchase. Information: 320-217-9253

BBQ Pork & Corn Dinner

4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 324 W. McKinley Ave. Dinners are for dine-in or carry-out. Donation of $12 for adults and $6 for children.

LELAND

Post 570 Business Meeting

7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at American Legion Post 570, 168N. Main St.

Help for Seniors and People with Disabilities

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month ? next, Aug. 16 ? at the Adams Township Building, 300 S. Mill Road. Jill Hartley of Mendota Area Senior Services will help anyone older than 60 or younger than 60 with a disability to obtain access to services, apply to programs or gather information. No appointments are necessary. For information, call 815-539-9673, 815-539-7700 or 800-535-5970.

PLANO

Shop for Kourage

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Emily G. Johns Elementary School, 430 Mitchell Drive in Plano. Fundraiser to help the family of 2-year-old Kycen Schimandle, who was diagnosed with opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome. Event includes home-based business consultants, bake sale, raffles, face painting, silent auction and door prizes. For information, call 630-636-8928 or 618-562-7977.

Taste of St. Mary's

Noon Saturday, Aug. 5, at St. Mary School grounds, 817 N. Center St. The event will feature a variety of foods including hot dogs, hamburguers, corn on the cob, lemon shake-ups, tacos and desserts. There will be live music, raffles, crafts and kids' games. Proceeds benefit the church's building fund. For information, call the rectory at 630-552-1505.

Pizza & Pages

4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, and Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Plano Community Library, 15 W. North St. For students entering grades 6-9. The group will read the same book before the meeting, talk about it, and have some pizza. Call 630-552-2025 to register.

Line Dancing and Lessons

7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at American Legion Post 395, 510 E. Dearborn St. The $5 donation benefits a local charity. Hosted by the Plano American Legion. For information, call 630-552-8313.

Walk-in Blood Pressure Clinics

9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at KishHealth System Physician Group, 12700 Route 34 in Plano, and Valley West Hospital, 1302 N. Main St. in Sandwich. A KishHealth System professional monitors your blood pressure weekly. No appointment necessary. For information, call 815-786-3962 or visit www.kishprograms.org.?

Mothers Offering Mutual Support (MOMS)

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month ? next, Aug. 10 ? through May at Plano Bible Church, 1111 W. South St. Find support and encouragement from other moms. Child care and breakfast provided. This year, the group will work through the book, "No More Perfect Moms," by Jill Savage, founder of the Hearts at Home ministry. www.planobiblechurch.org.?

Knit and Crochet Group

10 a.m. to noon Thursdays at the Plano Community Library, 15 W. North St. Informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns and helps each other with new or tricky patterns. Bring your own supplies.

Writers' Group

6:30 to 8 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month ? next, Aug. 10 ? at the Plano Community Library, 15 W. North St. Adults and high school students are invited to share their work with other writers.

New Life for Old Bags

10:30 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of each month ? next, Aug. 12 ? at the Plano Community Library, 15 W. North St.Volunteers turn discarded plastic shopping bags into plastic yarn to be crocheted into sleeping mats for the homeless. Donations of plastic bags can be left at the library. Volunteers are also needed to crochet the mats. For information, call 708-846-1704 or email jackandceil@att.net.

SANDWICH

Clothing and backpack giveaway

8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Cornerstone Church, 17347 Pratt Road. Free gently used clothes, shoes, accessories, household items, and a limited number of backpacks and school supplies will be available. Donations of clothes, backpacks or school supplies can be dropped off at the church from 6 to 8 p.m.July 31 or Aug. 1. No electronics. For questions, call 815-786-6300 or visit www.cornerstoneofsandwich.com.

Sandwich Park District's Farmers Market

9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Sept. 9 at James Knights Park, 1001 N. Latham St. Fresh produce, jewelry, woodworking items ad artisanal crafts will be available for purchase. Information: 815-786-8044

Read Story Club

4 p.m. Mondays at the Sandwich Public Library, 925 S. Main St. Drop-in afterschool story club for kindergarten through second graders.

Preschool Story Time

10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 3:30 p.m. Fridays at the Sandwich Public Library, 925 S. Main St. For children ages 3 to 5.?

Book Signing

Noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Angie's Sugar Buzz Bakery, 1004 E. Church St.Somonauk native and Northern Illinois University alum Darcia (Dettore) Kunkel will sign her debut book, "40-Something and Fried."

Creative Yarns

6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Sandwich Public Library, 925 S. Main St. Bring your hooks and needles for a fun evening of knit and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own materials. Registration is not required.

Reader's Haven Book Club

7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month ?? next, Aug. 8 ? and 1 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month ? next, Aug. 16 ? at the Sandwich Public Library, 925 S. Main St. Come for a lively discussion of "State of Wonder," by Ann Patchett. Light refreshments provided.

Help for Seniors and People with Disabilities

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month ? Aug. 9 ? at Fox Valley Older Adults Services, 1406 Suydam Road. Jill Hartley of Mendota Area Senior Services will help anyone older than 60 or younger than 60 with a disability to obtain access to services, apply to programs or gather information. No appointments are necessary. For information, call 815-539-9673, 815-539-7700 or 800-535-5970.

Throwback Thursdays

1 p.m. Thursdays at the Sandwich Public Library, 925 S. Main St. Enjoy a classic film at the library. All ages welcome. Popcorn provided.

Lego Club

5 p.m. the second Thursday of each month ? next, Aug. 10 ? at the Sandwich Public Library, 925 S. Main St. Children ages 5 and older can build with a team or alone. Lego donations are welcome, but leave your personal collection at home.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Federated Church, 403 N. Main St. Weigh-in is from 5 to 6 p.m., and the meeting is from 6 to 7 p.m. Get support in reaching your weight-loss goals. For more information, call 815-498-4592.

E-Waste Collection

12:30 to 2:30 p.m. the second Saturday of each month ? next, Aug. 12 ? at the base of the East water tower, 750 Duvick Ave. Any item with a battery or cord, except smoke detectors, will be accepted. Most items can be recycled at no cost, except computer monitors cost $10, TVs smaller than 19 inches cost $20 and TVs larger than 19 inches cost $30. Information: 815-748-2408 or recyclemailbox@dekalbcounty.org

Cornerstone Church Food Pantry

12:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month ? next, Aug. 15 ? at Cornerstone Church, 17347 Pratt Road. Cornerstone provides food for families in Sandwich, Somonauk, Plano and Sheridan. Identification and proof of residency, such as a utility bill, are required.

An Evening with Elizabeth Berg

6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Sandwich Public Library, 925 S. Main St. Author Elizabeth Berg will visit with her dog, Gabby. She will read from her new book "The Story of Arthur Truluv" and answer questions. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Cash or check only. Space is limited; attendees are encouraged to arrive early.

SHABBONA

DeKalb County Barn Tour

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at barn sites throughout DeKalb County. Participants will receive a map and guide book containing hand-drawn sketches of each barn and its history, style and use. Participants will drive to each location, in any order, for a guided tour of the barns. Cost is $25 per vehicle. Information and tickets: www.gliddenhomestead.org, www.daaha.org, 815-756-7904 or 815-756-8737

SHERIDAN

American Legion Fish Fries

5 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Sheridan American Legion Post 729, 300 W. Si Johnson Ave. The fish fry includes a choice of catfish or cod, fried or poached, with fries, hush puppies and a complete salad bar for $9. Carry-outs are available by calling 815-496-2380. ?The Aug. 11 special is chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy with peas. It includes the salad bar.

Monday Supper

5 to 6:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, at the Sheridan United Methodist Church, 219 S. Bushnell. Pork loin, dessert and beverage will be served. All are welcome. Carry-outs are available. Donations appreciated. For in-town delivery, call 815-496-2021.

SOMONAUK

Adult/Teens Coloring

2 to 4 p.m. Mondays and 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays at the Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. LaSalle St. Features cookies and soft music.

Writers Group

3:30 p.m. Mondays at the Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. LaSalle St.Register at the Patron Services Desk or by calling 815-498-2440.

Hopekeepers

10 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month ? next, Aug. 8 ? at St. John's Lutheran Church, 235 Green St. Support group for people coping with chronic illness or pain to find encouragement in a small group, nondenominational, Christian environment. Call Jean Lunt at 815-498-1001 for information.

Thursday Night Book Club

7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month ? next, Aug. 10 ? at the Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. LaSalle St.

History Book Club

6 p.m. the second Monday of each month ? next, Aug. 14 ? at the Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. LaSalle St.

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