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Calendar
June 2010
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 already 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!
DeKalb Farmer's Market
June 3-September 30: The DeKalb Farmer's Market will take place every Thursday from June through September in the Van Buer Plaza the corner of 2nd and Locust from Noon-6PM! The market will include fresh, local produce, baked goods, crafts, wine, cheese and much more. Don't miss the Live Lunch Music Series presented by the Egyptian Theatre from Noon-1:30. Enjoy your lunch while listening to live music in the Plaza. The market is being sponsored by Kishwaukee Hospital. For more information contact Re:New DeKalb at 815-748-7788 or by email: lindsey@renewdekalb.com.
"Music on the Porch"
June-October: On the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month, "Music on the Porch" will be offered on certain dates from 12-4PM. More details to come at www.gliddenhomestead.org.
Concerts in the Park
June 8-Aug 3: Every Tuesday throughout the summer, The DeKalb Municipal Band performs under the stars for their audience at the Hopkins Park Band Shelter in DeKalb. Admission is free of charge. For more info please visit www.dekalbparkdistrict.com
1st Annual Biplane & Antique/Classic Fly-In & Drive-In
June 2-6: Visitors and community members will have a rare opportunity to see up close antique and vintage aircraft at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, located at 3232 Pleasant St. in DeKalb, IL. From Wednesday, June 2 through Sunday, June 6, 2010, this open to the public event offers flights and up-close viewings of the WWII 1930 New Standard D-25 biplane, a PT-17 Boeing Stearman, and other antique aircraft. The event is sponsored by Steve Miller, Inc. The 45th Annual Pancake Breakfast is Sunday, June 6 from 7am-1pm as well. This event allows for biplane rides that can hold up to 4 passengers--perfect for a family adventure! And for the daring--the opportunity to co-pilot a -Stearman plane for 30 minutes! For more information on the event, call Tom Cleveland at 815-758-2020 or Debbie Armstrong at 815-756-1336.
Kingston Community Garage Sales
June 3-5: The Village of Kingston is will be holding its community-wide garage sales from 8AM-3PM on all three days. Maps and address locations will be available at the Kingston Village Hall all 3 days of the sale. For questions or to add your name to the list, please call the Kingston Village Hall at 815-784-5572.
Ladies Night Out
June 3: Downtown Sycamore is transformed into a sea of pink to raise money for breast cancer research. It will be a night full of fabulous finds and treats. The event runs from 4pm-8pm. For more details visit www.discoversycamore.com
Kids' Night Out
June 3: The Midwest Museum of Natural History is hosting a drop-off program for Kids' Night Out from 6pm-8pm. The event if for kids ages 4 and up, and registration is required. The cost is $15 per child. For more information visit www.mmnh.org or call 815-895-9777.
November
June 3-13: The Stage Coach Players Theatre is putting on the production of "November", directed by David Booth. For more information please visit www.stagecoachers.com
Wizard of Oz, Swan Lake & More
June 4-6: “The Wizard of Oz, Swan Lake & More” will be performed by the Beth Fowler Dance Company and students of the Beth Fowler School of Dance from both Genoa and St. Charles locations. The show will open with excerpts from Swan Lake and continue with a variety of dance styles from contemporary to Hip Hop. After a short intermission, the production will conclude with a magical condensed performance of The Wizard of Oz featuring special effects and music from the original movie sound track, featuring Judy Garland. This favorite classic will come to life on stage and be enjoyed by the entire family.
The production will be performed at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb. Tickets purchased before May 26 are $18.00 for adults and $12.00 for children 12 & under. After May 26, tickets are $20.00 for adults and $15.00 for children 12 & under.
For more details please visit www.egyptiantheatre.org.
Kishwaukee Valley Art Show
June 4-6: The historic courthouse lawn in Sycamore is adorned with unique handmade arts, crafts and treasures. Please visit www.kval.us for more information.
Movies in Hopkins Park
June 8 & July 11: Family-friendly movies will be showed at dusk on a giant outdoor movie screen in Hopkins Park. Admission is free. Visit www.dekalbparkdistrict.com for more details.
DeKalb County Liners Season Opener--Game Has Been Cancelled Due to Weather
THE LINERS HAVE RESCHEDULED THEIR OPENING GAME & CEREMONIES FOR JUNE 15th
PLEASE CALL: 815/508-3610 if you have questions
June 5: Cancelled due to rain--Season opener for the DeKalb County Liners play the Dupage Dragons at 7:00pm. Any organized sports team (kids 12 and under) that attends the game in uniform will receive free general admission to the game, for all players and up to 3 coaches for the team. Also, teams will parade across the field and be recognized over the PA system. Family entertainment for everyone. Come out and cheer them on at Sycamore Park on Airport Rd., just a block off 64 in Sycamore Illinois. 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. Teams interested in participating in the Youth Sports Teams Night please email the Liners at linersbaseball@gmail.com prior to June 1st to register.
Egyptian Theatre Evening of Elegance
June 5: Prepared to be entertained. An evening full of appetizers, dinner, live auction and Teddy Roosevelt being portrayed by Joe Wiegand. Wiegand is regarded as the nation's premiere Theodore Roosevelt impersonator. He has toured the country with special performances at the White House and Roosevelt's birthplace in New York City.
This unique experience will take place at 6:30 at the Kishwaukee Country Club. Tickets are $125 a person, which includes dinner and entertainment. Also, $50 of the ticket purchase is tax deductible. For more information please visit www.egyptiantheatre.org.
Guided Walking Tour
June 6: 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.
Discover Sycamore's Farmers Market
June 6-Sept. 26: Buy Fresh, Buy Local! Support our local Farmers and discover quality fare. Every Sunday 10am - 2pm at the corner of Somonauk and Elm Streets in downtown Sycamore. Cooking Demonstrations, Gardening classes, Scavenger hunt, and more fun for the whole family (and pets)! Visit www.discoversycamore.com for more details.
Museum Pride Luncheon & Lecture
June 9: The Midwest Museum of Natural History is hosting Museum Pride for folks 62 and above, from 11am-12:30pm. Cost is $2, plus museum admission, and registration is required. For more information visit www.mmnh.org or call 815-895-9777.
Live Lunch Music Series
June 10-Aug 19: Every Thursday, June through August, visit the Van Buer Plaza in DeKalb to hear the live music being played, between 12:00-1:30PM. For more info please visit www.renewdekalb.com.
Malta Days Festival
June 11-13: Visit the Malta Days Festival for entertainment, amusements, food, beer garden, car show, parade, and much more. Visit www.villageofmalta.net for more details.
3rd Annual Fun Fair For Hope
June 12: Come join in all the fun at the fair! There is plenty to do for everyone all day. Activities includ kid games like Lucky Ducks, Face Painting, and bouncy house, Bozo Buckets, as well as a Cake Walk, Bingo, Hotdog Boil and a Silent Auction! Cost is $10 donation per car, and game tickets are $1 each or 25 for $20. All donations go to the American Cancer Society. The fair takes place at Foolish Pleasures Farm in DeKalb. Contact Julianna Ladas at ajladas@verizon.net or call 815-895-7808 for more details!
International Young Eagle Rally
June 12: An exciting day for kids between ages 8-17! Free Young Eagle flights will be available at the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport from 9AM-11AM. Pilots will be available for the flights, and parents are required to remain on site during their child's flight. For more information visit www.eaa241.org or call Rose Ellen at 815-375-1772.
MS Tour De Farms Bike Tour
June 12-13: DeKalb County is proud to welcome back this annual bike ride that raises funds for MS. There will be approximately 1,800 bike riders that "Accept the Challenge" to ride from 35-175 miles that weekend. You can register today and become part of this wonderful ride at www.BikeMSIllinois.org.
J.F. Glidden Homstead Opens New Blacksmith Shop
June 13: The long-awaited Grand Opening of the Glidden Blacksmith Shop is Sunday, June 13, noon-4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to participate as blacksmith, Chris Hubbard of DeKalb, demonstrates his craft. Tours of the Homestead and other exhibits also will be offered. The Blacksmith Shop is located in the former Mill House behind the Homestead at 921 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, between Copy Service and Burger King.
From forge to blowers, anvils to antique metal-working tools, the Glidden Blacksmith shop is fully equipped with the tools of the blacksmithing trade.
Watch as Hubbard repeatedly works a piece of iron with ultimate patience – from fire to hammer on anvil and back again. Within minutes, he can produce razor sharp cheese knives and other handy items. For more information visit www.gliddenhomestead.org
Summer Camp: Myth Busters
June 15-18: The Midwest Museum is hosting Summer Camp: Myth Busters for kids of all ages. For three days, kids entering 1st grade-3rd grade are able to attend from 9am-11am, and kids 4th grade and up can attend from 1pm-3pm. Cost is $60 for children that are non-members and $55 for children that are members. Registration is required. For more information visit www.mmnh.org or call 815-895-9777.
DeKalb County Liners
June 15: DeKalb County Liners play the Springfield Sliders at 7:00pm. It's College Night! Any college student attending the game that can present a valid college ID gets half off a 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 Illinois. 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
June 16: DeKalb County Liners play the Chillicothe Paints 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 Illinois. 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.
Genoa Days
June 16-19: Join the kick-off of summer at Genoa Days! Rides, games, food, live entertainment, and a parade are all part of the fun. For more details visit www.genoamainstreet.com.
DeKalb County Liners
June 18-19: DeKalb County Liners play 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 Illinois. 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.
Brett's Run
June 19: This 5K Race is in Honor of Brett Kubasiak. The race helps raise funds to create and maintain the Brett Kubasiak Scholarship Fund. The race starts at Genoa-Kingston High School, located in Genoa. For more details visit www.brettsrun.org
Kids Science Series: Oobleck!
June 19: The Midwest Museum of Natural History os offering the Kids Science Series, which is designed for kids and families. The event begins at 1pm and is free with the cost of museum admission. No registration is required. For more information visit www.mmnh.org or call 815-895-9777.
Guided Walking Tour
June 20: This guided tour is of South Main Street, which was once the business and residential core of Sycamore. The tour will feature interesting sites, such as the early 20th Century home of William McAllister, the Jesse Kellogg House, and the building that served as the Universal Church. The cost of the tour is $5 and will last about 1 hour and a half. 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.
DeKalb County Liners
June 20: DeKalb County Liners play the Terre Haute Rex at 5:00pm. It's Cardinal Fitness Night! All fans will be eligible to sign up for a free 3 month Cardinal Fitness Health Club Membership. Fans must sign up before the end of the 5th inning. The Liners will announce the 2 Cardinal Fitness Membership winners at the start of the 7th inning. There is family entertainment for everyone. Come out and join the fun at Sycamore Park on Airport Rd., just a block off 64 in Sycamore Illinois. 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
June 22: DeKalb County Liners play the Dubois County Bombers at 7:00pm. It's High School Night! All high-schooler fans that present a valid high school ID get half off a 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 Illinois. 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.
Summer on State
June 24: Bring your chairs and blankets to curl up under the stars for a free outdoor showing of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs! This PG movie is fun for the whole family. Popcorn will also be available. The event is held on the corner of Somonauk and Elm Street in Sycamore. For more details please visit www.discoversycamore.com.
Sandwich Freedom Days Carnival
June 24-27: A fund-raiser for Freedom Days Sandwich. For more info please visit www.sandwichfreedomdays.com.
Open Air Market & Movie on Main Street
June 26: The Genoa Flea Market offers flowers, fresh produce, antiques, crafts and other great flea market finds. Stick around for the night and bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy a free outdoor movie, with free popcorn and other refreshments available for everyone. Located on the corner of Main & Genoa Streets. Visit www.genoamainstreet.com.
39th Annual Sandwich Early Day Engine Club & Farm Toy Show
June 26-27: If you have a love for farm trucks, tractors or toys, this show is for you! This event features a show of Early Day Engine Club Antique Gas Engine, Tractor, Truck and Farm Toy Show from 9AM-4PM at the Sandwich Fairgrounds. Other attractions include a flea market, power parade, consignment auction on Saturday and exhibitor tractor pull on Sunday. For more information please call Ray at 815-498-2013 or e-mail rncforrer@juno.com.
Glidden Homestead Tour
June 27: 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.
Adult Science Series: Mind Reading
June 27: The Midwest Museum of Natural History is hosting this adult lecture at 3pm. The event is free with the cost of museum admission. No registration required. For more information visit www.mmnh.org or call 815-895-9777.
DeKalb County Liners
June 28: DeKalb County Liners play the Dupage Dragons at 7:00pm. Don't miss out on Dollar Hotdog Night! All hotdogs purchased before 6:30PM will be just $1! Family entertainment for everyone. Come out and join the fun at Sycamore Park on Airport Rd., just a block off 64 in Sycamore Illinois. 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
June 30: DeKalb County Liners play the Hannibal Cavemen 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 Illinois. 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.
Orion Samuel speaks at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau
June 30: Orion Samuelson (WGN radio) will be sharing his stories about agricultural changes he has seen during his lifetime, from the family farm to international agri-business. This program is brought to the public by the Sycamore History Museum. It celebrates our agricultural roots and the current exhibit, " Memories of the Farm," which features stories about the role our community has played in agriculture. Tickets are $15 per person. The DeKalb County Farm Bureau is located at 1350 W. Prairie Drive, in Sycamore. Tickets can be purchased at the Sycamore History Museum, Sycamore Chamber, and the DeKalb County Farm Bureau. Doors open at 6:30pm and their are a limited number of tickets. The program begins at 7:00pm. Light refreshments will be served afterward. For more information call: 815/895-5762 or visit: sycamorehistory.org.
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