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DeKalb County Liners tickets will be sold Saturdays & Sundays from 10am-2pm at the DeKalb CVB Office, located at 164 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL.

DeKalb County Liners Promotions & Events

In addition to what the Liners games offer, there will be events and giveaways occurring between innings of every game that fans can take part in!

Smash 4 Cash: One fan is selected by the Liners and will get 4 pitches to try and hit a home run out of the park before the start of every game. The prize for hitting a homer out of the park is $20.

The Liners Lucky Strike: One fan is chosen by the Liners and has the chance to throw a football and knock down all of the Liners bowling pins on the field. The prize for getting a strike is $20.

Shop Til You Drop: Two fans will be selected by the Liners to run a race down the foul line, pushing shopping carts. Winner gets a $20 gift certificate.

Mascot Derby: A fan(s) and one or more local "mascots" will run a race along the foul line. Each race participant will hold the ticket number of one game ticket, purchased by one of the fans at the game. The winner of the race will give their ticket number of their lucky fan to the announcer. If the ticket number is announced as the winning ticket number, you win $20 cash. If a fan, and not a mascot, wins the race, the fan wins a free Liners T-shirt at the merchandise stand.

Dirtiest Vehicle at the Park: Each game, the Liners will announce on the PA the license plate number of the dirtiest vehicle at the game. The winner receives a free car wash at Ralph's Car Wash in Sycamore.

Liners Slam Inning: At each game, the Liners will select one inning and one fan's ticket number to win $20, if one of the Liners hits a home run in that inning.

Liners Pals: For every game, when the Liners take the field, 9 Liners fans will accompany them out to each player's respective position on the field. Each fan will receive an autograph from the player at their position and sing the National Anthem with him. You never know when it could be your lucky day to meet one of the Liners!

Also, Music on Mondays, Special Group Nights Tuesdays, Wednesday Night Ladies Nights, Thursday Travel Night, and 50/50 Raffles all add to the fun! Visit www.linersbaseball.com for more details!

Guided Walking Tour

August 1: Take the longtime-favorite tour through historic Somonauk Street of Sycamore. The tour will feature interesting sites. The cost of the tour is $5 and will last about 1 hour and 45 minutes. The tour begins at 1pm. Visit www.sycamorehistory.org for more info.

Ice Cream Social & Band Concert

August 1: Join us for a summertime tradition! Enjoy ice cream and home-made cakes and pies in the lovely setting of the Ellwood House gardens. Free concert by the famous DeKalb Municipal Band. Tours of the historic Ellwood House by admission. The event is from 2PM-5PM. For more info please visit www.ellwoodhouse.org.

Adult Science Series: "Secrets of the Snake Charmer"

August 1: Midwest Museum of Natural History is hosting the Adult Science Series for kids junior high and up to adults, from 2-3:00pm. This event is a lecture and book signing. The event is free with the cost of museum admission. No registration is required. For more information visit www.mmnh.org or call 815-895-9777.

Huskies for Hope Golf Outing

August 1: Fatty's Pub and Grille and NIU's Coach Jerry Kill are hosting the Second Annual Golf Outing. The outing includes 18 holes of golf, 1/2 power cart, lunch, goodie bags, T-shirts, prizes and more! Meet Coach Kill and the NIU football team at Fatty's after golf for a buffet dinner and more fun! All proceeds from the Huskies for Hope event will benefit two local individuals. For more information and registration call 815-758-7737.

DeKalb County Liners--Grandparent's Night!

August 3: DeKalb County Liners play the Hannibal Cavemen at 7:00PM. It's Grandparent's Night! If you are a grandparent, bring your grandchildren to the game for half price general admission ticket! Family entertainment for everyone. Come out and join the fun at Sycamore Park on Airport Rd., just a block off 64 in Sycamore. This collegiate wooden bat league will also feature some local talent from the NIU Huskies baseball team. Don't miss the Kids Sports Zone. General Admission is $6. For more information call 815-508-3610 or visit: www.linersbaseball.com.

DeKalb County Liners

August 4: DeKalb County Liners play the Springfield Sliders at 7:00PM. Family entertainment for everyone. Come out and join the fun at Sycamore Park on Airport Rd., just a block off 64 in Sycamore. This collegiate wooden bat league will also feature some local talent from the NIU Huskies baseball team. Don't miss the Kids Sports Zone. General Admission is $6. For more information call 815-508-3610 or visit: www.linersbaseball.com.

Lincoln Highway Buy-Way

August 5,6,7: Looking for something for you house or just want to browse through lots of stuff? Come to the Lincoln Highway yard sale! This event covers five states! The sale is located at the DeKalb Area Women's Center parking lot from 9 am to 3 pm. Friday and Saturday rain locations are inside the DWAC. For more information and spot reservations call 815-758-1351 or e-mail dawc@niu.edu.

Brown Bag Lunch

August 5: Join Carol Meek's fourth graders at Sycamore's History Museum's "Heartbeat of a Community: Downtown Sycamore" exhibit. The fourth graders interviewed local leaders to find about about past decisions and their visions for the future. They will be sharing the stories at the exhibit. The program is free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Please visit sycamorehistory.org or call 815-895-5762 for details.

Dissection Workshop: Sharks

August 6: The Midwest Museum of Natural History is hosting the Dissection workshop for kids 9 and up from 10-11:30am. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost for non-members is $20/person and members $18/person. Registration required. For more information visit www.mmnh.org or call 815-895-9777.

Crafts and Cocktails!

August 7: Blumen Gardens has created some fabulous cement leaf impression birdbaths that would look great in your garden! Come paint one and enjoy cold drinks and cocktails. Cost is $34 per person. For more information visit www.BlumenGardens.com or call 815-895-3737 to register.

Fossil Find!

August 7: The Midwest Museum of Natural History is hosting the Fossil Find from 9-11:30am. The cost is $20/person and $55/family. Everyone is to meet at the Vulcan Materials Quarry is Sycamore. Registration required. For more information visit www.mmnh.org or call 815-895-9777.

Glidden Homestead Tour

August 8: The Glidden Homestead is open for tours! From Noon-4PM, you can get a tour of the historic DeKalb landmark. For more information please visit www.gliddenhomestead.org.

Carson & Barnes Circus

August 9-10: The circus is coming to town! Carson & Barnes has been entertaining children and adults across the country for over 70 years with animal acts, high wire displays, clowns and more! There will be four performances with shows at 4:30 and 7:30 each day. Tickets can be bought through the mail and at all DeKalb and Sycamore Castle Bank locations. For more information visit:www.carsonbarnescircus.com.

Summer Camp: If I Ran the Museum

August 10-13: The Midwest Museum of Natural History is hosting Summer Camp: If I Ran the Museum for 3 days from 9-11am and 1-3pm. The morning session is for kids entering 1st-3rd grade, and the latter for kids entering 4th-5th grade and up. Cost for non-members is $60/child and members $55/child. Registration required. For more information visit www.mmnh.org or call 815-895-9777.

Summer Concert with Tavern Hill Liars

August 11: Visit the Sycamore History Museum for a FREE concert! The Tavern Hill Liars play a variety of music including folk, bluegrass, blues, and gospel. They also rearrange current songs to fit their instruments and voices. Attendance is free but donations are welcome. For more information visit www.sycamorehistory.org

Fore Hoops NIU Women's Basketball Golf Outing

August 13: Support NIU's Women's Basketball Program by joining us at River Heights Golf Course at 11am Shotgun. Other events include live auction and raffle prizes. For more information or to register call 815-753-0586.

Steam & Power Show

August 12-15: Come to Sycamore for an antique farm equipment tractor-pull, food, music, and a Threshing Bee! The event takes place at Taylor Marshall Farm in Sycamore. For more details visit www.threshingbee.org.

Leaving Iowa

August 12-14 &19-22: This hilarious comedy is one you don't want to miss! Bring back some of those old childhood memories of family vacations passed as you enter the world of a journalist reflecting on his own past memories as he looks for a final resting place for his father's ashes. Directed by Norm Read and performed at the Stagecoach Players Theatre, this heartfelt production is too good to pass up. For more details please visit www.stagecoachers.com.

50 Men Who Cook

August 14: 50 local chefs will be cooking some of their best dishes for you to sample! This will be happening at NIU's Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center from 6:00pm -9:00pm. Come enjoy your favorite chefs along with raffles and entertainment! All proceeds go to the CASA DeKalb County and the Family Service Agency of DeKalb. Purchase tickets at www.50menwhocookdekalb.com or call 815-758-8616 for tickets and additional information.

Dairy Dogs: Cruise Night

August 14: Cruise on over to Dairy Dogs for a motorcycle cruise with Kris Gillis from Harley Davidson! The bikers will cruise around and stop at Dairy Dogs around 4:30pm and enjoy a live DJ from 4-8 pm. Classic cars are welcome too! Friend Dairy Dogs on Facebook for additional information.

Make a Crystal Bracelet Class

August 14: Do you love crystals? Then you will love this class! Sweet Earth Gifts is hosting a jewelry making class using genuine Swarovski Crystals! This beginners class is limited to 4 students so you can receive personalized instructions. You will receive materials to make the bracelet, bead board, book and chain nose pliers, plus 10% off any other materials you need. Visit sweetearthjewelry.com for additional information.

Guided Walking Tours

August 15: This Mid-August tour exploring downtown Sycamore is a prelude to the Sycamore History Museum's next special exhibit that focuses on the business district over the years, "Heartbeat of A Community: Downtown Sycamore". Buildings featured include the 1874 Central Block, Stratford Inn, Ward's Hotel and Daniel Pierce Building. The cost of the tour is $5 and will last about 45 minutes. The tours meet at Sycamore Farmer's Market at the corner of Somonauk and Elm Streets begins at 1pm. Visit www.sycamorehistory.org for more info.

Monarchs!

August 15: The Midwest Museum of Natural History is hosting Monarchs! for kids and families, starting at 2pm. The event is free with museum admission. No registration required. For more information visit www.mmnh.org or call 815-895-9777.

Fun Food

August 16-19: The kids craft class of the week is Fun Foods! Don't let the kids get bored, bring them to this fun arts and crafts class where they will make crafts that look like food, and crafts from food! Ages 3-6; 10:00-12:00 and ages 7-12; 1:00-3:00. Cost is $50. For more details please contact sycamoreartattack@comcast.net.

B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey

August 16-22: Experience part of American History! The B-17 Fortress Sentimental Journey will land at DeKalb Taylor Airport and remain there from August 16-22. Come check it out! For more details please visit www.azcaf.org or call 480-332-6046.

Summer on State

August 19: Bring your chairs and blankets to curl up under the stars for a free outdoor screening of The Blind Side! Popcorn will be available. The event takes place on the corner of Somonauk and Elm Street in Sycamore. For more details please visit www.discoversycamore.com or call 815-895-3456.

Corn Fest

August 20-22: Come to DeKalb for one the largest FREE music festivals in Illinois! This year's soundstage will be filled with music from Firehouse on Friday night, Hi Infidelity on Saturday night, and singer-songwrite Phil Vassar! With a 3 day soundstage, carnival, vendors, and airplane rides, this event is fun for everyone! Also featured is 3K race and 10K race. This event draws more than 100,000 people to DeKalb, so come join the fun! The whole event takes place at the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport. For more details please visit www.cornfest.com.

Corn Fest Race

August 21: Come out to DeKalb High School for a 3 km walk/run and a 10 km race! Applications must be postmarked by August 14th! You can deliver them to Unlimited Performance, 2111 Midlands Court, in Sycamore. Proceeds will go to the DeKalb Park District for bike and running trail improvements. For more details please visit www.dekalbcornfestraces.org or call 815-734-3457 or e-mail director@dekalbcornfestraces.org

Dairy Dogs: Cruise Night

August 21: Dairy Dogs will be hosting its traditional cruise event with Classic Cars and a DJ from 4-8 pm! This should be a fun event! For more information friend Dairy Dogs on Facebook!

Oddfest

August 21: The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Sycamore Lodge would like to invite you to their Annual Oddfest Event in downtown Sycamore from 3-11pm! Every year brings lots of family fun including stilt walkers, face painting, food, music and more! This year's entertainment will include comedy by Rick March and Friends and music by Menagerie, Roadhouse Prophets, and Chemically Imbalanced. Proceeds go to the Make a Wish Foundation and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Entry fee is $5 and the first 300 visitors get a free t-shirt!

Sycamore's Farmers Market

August 22, 29: Buy fresh, buy local at Sycamore's Farmers Market. Enjoy fresh, locally produced fare such as produce, baked goods, cheese, wine, and more! The Farmers Market is located downtown Sycamore from 10am-2pm. For more information please visit www.discoversycamore.com.

Glidden Homestead Tour

August 22: The Glidden Homestead is open for tours! From Noon-4PM, you can get a tour of the historic DeKalb landmark. For more information please visit www.gliddenhomestead.org.

Sycamore Fourth Sunday All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet

August 22: Come support the Sycamore Vets Club, 121 S. California St. and enjoy an all you can eat breakfast buffet! The cost is $6 for a person 12 and older and $3 for children under 12. The public is welcome! For more information please visit http://www.sycamorevetsclub.org/currentevents.htm or call 815-895-2931.

The 2010 Salsa Challenge

August 22: Can your recipe take the heat? Then take the Salsa Challenge presented by Taxco Restaurant! Test your recipe against other salsa enthusiasts including Taxco Restaurant's Jesus Romero's recipe! The contest begins at 11am. Registration is $10. Pre-register at the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce by Wednesday August 18th.For more information please call 815-895-3456.

Autumn Leaves: A Century of Fall Fashion

August 24-Dec. 4: Barbara Cole Peters' display of a century of fall fashion takes the spotlight in NIU's Art Museum. Autumn Leaves celebrates the particularly rich brocades and sumptuous velvets of ladies’ fall fashion displayed decade by decade side by side with historic events of the autumn season. Autumn Leaves is on display at the NIU Art Museum. Visit www.niu.edu/artmuseum for more details.

Splendor in Lacquer: A Living Art From Burma

August 24-October 2: Selections from the NIU Burma Art Collection explore the technique, manufacture and processing, style and design of a medium and art form that has evolved in Burma for over a millennium. Curated by Catherine Raymond, Director, NIU Center for Burma Studies. For more info please visit www.niu.edu/artmuseum.

Stages of Transition

August 24-October 2: A group show exploring age- related transitions throughout life. Featuring Jeffrey Morgan Adams, Christina Bothwell, Karen Brown, Eleanor Coen & Marina Kahn, Michael Ferris Jr., Debra Grall, Cynthia Hellyer Heinz, Katie Kahn, Nicholas Nixon, Michaelene Walsh, and Caleb Weintraub. For more info please visit www.niu.edu/artmuseum.

Judith Brotman: Natural Selections

August 24-October 2: NIU Art Museum Hall Case Gallery. Inspired by a reading of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's Frankenstein. For more info please visit www.niu.edu/artmuseum.

Huskies SEE DeKalb

August 26: Downtown DeKalb welcomes the NIU Huskies back to DeKalb with this new event that is open to the entire Huskie Nation and community members. Registration starts at 3:00pm at the Egyptian Theatre. The event runs until 8:00pm. The NIU Alumni Association sponsored an 8:00pm showing of "The Dark Knight" at the Egyptian Theatre. The movie is free and open to everyone . Students specials for shopping and dining to fit a student budget will be available to those with a student I.D. The NIU Steel Band will perform at Van Buer Plaza from 4:00-5:00pm. Additional busses provided courtesy of NIU Transportation Services and University Relations will leave the Holmes Student Center every 15 minutes starting at 2:30pm. Students can also take the #7 downtown. For more information go to:www.dekalbcountycvb.com and click on the "Huskies SEE DeKalb" logo.

NIU Huskies Volleyball

August 27: Come support the NIU Huskies Volleyball as they play Oakland! For ticket information call: 815/752-6800 or visit:www.niuhuskies.com; GO HUSKIES!

NIU Huskies Volleyball

August 27: Come support the NIU Huskies Volleyball as they go against Chicago State! For ticket information call: 815/752-6800 or visit:www.niuhuskies.com; GO HUSKIES!

Open Air Market & Dinner and a Movie

August 28: This Genoa Flea Market offers flowers, fresh produce, antiques, crafts, and great flea market finds. Stick around and bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy a free outdoor movie, where free popcorn and refreshments are available. The events take place on the corners of Main and Genoa Streets. Visit www.genoamainstreet.com for more info.

NIU Huskies Volleyball

August 28: Show your support for NIU's Volleyball team vs. College of Charleston! For ticket information call: 815/752-6800 or visit:www.niuhuskies.com; GO HUSKIES!

NIU Huskies Volleyball

August 28: Join us in cheering on NIU's Volleyball team vs. South Dakota! For ticket information call: 815/752-6800 or visit:www.niuhuskies.com; GO HUSKIES!

Genoa Pioneer Day

August 29: Come to Genoa for unique look into Pioneer days. Old time tradesmen & crafter demonstrate skills, period costumes, stagecoach rides and more. Sponsored by the Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society. Visit www.genoamarketstreet.com.

NIU Huskies Volleyball

August 31: Come support the NIU Huskies as they play Bradley! For ticket information call: 815/752-6800 or visit:www.niuhuskies.com; GO HUSKIES!