CCT to perform ‘Newsies’ Feb. 10-12 in DeKalb

DeKALB – Tickets are now on sale for Children’s Community Theatre’s February production of the Tony Award-winning musical “Newsies.”

“Newsies,” based on the 1992 movie and inspired by a true story, tells the tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenage “newsies.” When Joseph Pulitzer, the titan of publishing, has his distribution manager, Mr. Wiesel, raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Kelly, with the help of Pulitzer’s daughter, Katherine, and Medda Larkin, the local theater performer, rallies newsboys from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right. In the process, they may get the attention of Gov. Theodore Roosevelt.

The CCT cast includes Jackson Heilemeier as Jack Kelly, Isaac Ortega as Joseph Pulitzer, Daniel Maller as Mr. Wiesel, Hailey Barngrover as Katherine, Kat Bowman as Medda Larkin and Payton Penman as Theodore Roosevelt.

Evan Terry, Gio and Natasha Bianchi, Elijah Botts, Charlotte Wheatley, Brendan and Kiersten Massey, Mat- thew Brockway, Deacon Haggard, Hannah Barngrover, Cadee Goldstein, Paige Penman, Grace Anderson, Payton DeWitt, Sophia Bode, Isabella Vancil, Brynn Butler, Ezra Ortega, Griffin O’Neil and Camilla Urbanski round out the cast.

Performances will be at 7 p.m. Sat- urday, Feb. 10, and Sunday, Feb. 11, at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb. There also will be matinee performances at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, and Sunday, Feb. 12.

Tickets cost $15 per adult and $6 per child, and can be bought online at egyptiantheatre.showare.com/Newsies.

Children’s Community Theatre is an Illinois nonprofit organization dedicated to the appreciation and development of the performing arts.

For information, email cctdekalb@ gmail.com, or visit cctonstage.com or the Children’s Community Theatre of DeKalb County Facebook page.

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St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 900 Normal Road, DeKalb Office: (815) 756-4888 Email: parishoffice@stpaulsdekalb.org Website: www.stpaulsdekalb.org

Email: stpaulsdekalb@gmail.com

The Reverend Barbara A. T. Wilson, Rector

Sandwich Library offers book recommendation service

SANDWICH – The Sandwich Public Library patrons now have free access to the book recommendation and review website BookBrowse.com.

Residents can use the website to access the library’s content anywhere and at any time, according to a news release.

BookBrowse allows users to look at novels of various genres, such as thriller, nonfiction, fantasy, mystery, romance, horror and more. Patrons can use their library card numbers to access the website’s premium content. All the books featured on the website are linked directly to Sandwich Public Library’s catalog.

BookBrowse features include:

• Previews of new and notable books publishing soon.

• Handpicked “If you liked this, try these” recommendations from more than 4,000 books and 3,000 authors.

• Fun quizzes, book news, polls, author interviews and book giveaways.

• In depth reviews that focus on characters, themes, writing style and the overall experience of reading the book.

Magician James Emeber to perform at DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., will host a magic show featuring magician James Ember at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, in the library’s lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room.

The magic show is free and intended people ages 5 and older.

Ember will perform his award-winning, interactive, comedy magic show. He has performed at school programs, weddings, corporate events, on stages and on the street.

No registration is required to attend the show.

For information, email samanthah@ dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 1701.

DeKalb Library offers laser cut Valentine’s Day gift workshop

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., will host a laser cut Valentine’s Day gifts workshop at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, in the library’s 309 Creative Room.

The workshop is free and intended for people ages 10 and older.

Participants will use a laser program to create laser-cut Valentine’s Day designs as gifts for their significant others. Attendees do not need any prior experience using the laser-cut program to attend the workshop.

Because of limited space, the workshop is first come, first served.

For information, email techdesk@ dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 2851.

St. Mary school in Sycamore schedules open houses

SYCAMORE – St. Mary Catholic School, 244 Waterman St. in Sycamore, will host three public open houses beginning Jan. 25.

Attendees can tour the school, visit classrooms and see education at St. Mary’s in person. Appointments to tour the school can be scheduled for those unable to attend the open houses.

Open house dates:

• 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, for preschool and kindergarten students

• 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, for students in preschool through eighth grade

• 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, for students in fifth through eighth grade

For information, call 815-895-5215 or email pstrang@stmarysycamore. org.

Elburn Scholarship Fund accepting grant applications

ELBURN – The Elburn Scholarship Fund is accepting applications for its grant program.

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 1, according to a news release.

Eligibility for the Elburn Scholarships is limited to Kaneland High School alumni and members of Kaneland’s current senior class attending a local community college or a state university.

Awards also are available for Kaneland High School alumni whose pursuit of a degree was interrupted or who would like to pursue a new career. For information, email esfapp@gmail.com.

Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, citizenship, community and school service and commitment to higher education as a means of improving one’s potential to contribute to society.

To submit applications and supporting documents or to receive instructions for reapplication, email esfapp@ gmail.com.

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