Events

MIDWEST MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

425 West State Street, Sycamore, IL, (815) 895.9777
Visit mmnh.org for all events.

July 6-September 23, 2009
Wildcats of the World
Contemporary paintings of extraordinary cats by artists Rochelle Mason and Linda DuPuis-Rosen will be featured in a traveling exhibit. Opening events July 11 & 12.
 
August 23; 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Amazing Animal Adventure
Twelve animals from the live-animal collection of Amazing Animals by Samantha will be showcased, including an African Serval Cat, a Biturong (Bear-cat), and several trained animals that have appeared on Animal Planet and Jay Leno. Photo ops will be available after the show for a small fee.

SANDWICH

UTICA

Visit www.starvedrocklodge.com for all events.

DEKALB

www.kishhospital.org

SYCAMORE

Visit www.SycamoreChamber.com for all events.

DOWNTOWN GENOA 

Information on all events is also available on at genoamainstreet.org

Saturday, August 22 Open Air Market
Corner of Main and Genoa Streets, downtown Genoa
Hours: 9-2. Fresh produce, crafts, antiques, flea market finds and new merchandise.  For information or space reservations call Genoa Main Street at 815 784-6961.
 
Saturday, August 22, Dinner and a Movie:  Monster House and an Italian feast
Corner of Main and Genoa Streets, downtown Genoa. Dinner served at 7.  Free movie at dusk.  Free activities between dinner and movie.  Come for one or both!  For more information call Genoa Main Street at 815 784-6961.
 
Saturday, September 26 Open Air Market
Corner of Main and Genoa Streets, downtown Genoa
Hours: 9-2. Fresh produce, crafts, antiques, flea market finds and new merchandise.  For information or space reservations call Genoa Main Street at 815 784-6961

Saturday, September 26 Harvest Moon Festival and Back Roads Tractor Run
Downtown Genoa. Hours: 9-3. Crafts, farm animals, entertainment, food, games, make your own scarecrow and lots of tractors! For more information call Genoa Main Street at 815 784-6961

ROCKFORD

Visit for event listings: www.gorockford.com

LIVE MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT

Live at the House Cafe: www.thehousecafe.net
Coronado Theatre: www.centreevents.com
Stage Coach Players: www.stagecoachers.com
Paramount Theatre: www.paramountarts.com
Indian Valley Theatre: www.indianvalleytheatre.org

ANTIQUES

Visit http://www.antiquemarkets.com for schedule.

CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY THEATRE

Visit for event listings: www.childrenscommunitytheatre.org

Visit http://www.1010treasures.com for china, glassware, crystal, silver, flatware, silverplate, old toys, books, magazines of historic note and many intriguing miscellaneous items.

WOMEN’S NETWORKING

Women’s Coffee before Business - Sandwich.

JJJitters Coffee House, 8am TO 9:30am. Free regular cup of coffee and sweet. Business professional women and business owners.  Non chamber members are welcome to come. Visit sandwich-il.org for schedule.

Woman2 Woman luncheons - Yorkville

Held on the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ralph’s Place at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course in Bristol.  $25/YACC members and $35/non-members. There is time for networking, lunch, Chamber announcements, and a guest speaker. Sponsorships on three levels are
available. Visit www.yorkvillechamber.org.

Kishwaukee Women’s Network - Sycamore.

Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of every month, check calendar for location. There is time for networking, lunch, Chamber announcements, and a guest speaker. Cost of lunch is $15 for members and guests, and $20 for non-members.  Please RSVP to the Chamber Office, (815) 895-3456. www.sycamorechamber.com.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Ollies’s Parrots Perch offers boarding and grooming for birds, avian behavior and educational outreach. A Place to Call Home is an Illinois licensed, not for profit organization that takes in unwanted pet parrots and finds loving homes for them.
www.olliesparrotsperch.com - 815-384-3170