Faranda’s

Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 14, 2023

Seatings from 9:30am- 2:00pm

$37.99 per Adult l $26.99 Children 4-12 l Children 3- under Free Reservations Required. Visit thelincolnn.com or call 815-756-2345 to reserve your table today.

Charcuterie Boards, Smoked Salmon, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Fresh Fruit Salad, Caesar Salad, Garden Salad, Homemade Soup, Fresh Baked Breads

Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sausage, Links, Breakfast Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs, Homemade Quiche, Fresh Baked Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Avocado Toast French Toast with traditional toppings

Ham, Sausage, Onions, Green Peppers, Tomatoes, Spinach, Cheddar Cheese

New York Strip Roast, Baked Ham, Mediterranean Baked Cod, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Grilled Mixed Vegetables

Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce, Mini Cheesecakes, Macarons, Ice Cream Station, Assorted Cakes and Cookies, Gourmet Chocolate Fountain with toppings

All stations are unlimited. Non-alcoholic beverages (Coffee, Tea, Soda, Juice, Milk, Lemonade, Iced Tea) are included in pricing. Tax and gratuity are not included in above pricing

Full bar available featuring these signature drinks:

Loaded Blood Mary with Draft Beer Chaser $14 | Bloody Mary $9 | Draft Beer Chaser $2

Bottomless Mimosa $18 per person l Single Mimosa $7

302 Grove Street, DeKalb, 815-756-2345

Mary Ellen Schaid, Safe Passage executive director, holds a candle Oct. 3, 2022, at the Egyptian Theatre during the Safe Passage Take Back the Night domestic violence vigil.

ects will directly benefit families in northern Illinois, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to bring these federal dollars home.”

Safe Passage has requested $2.5 million in Community Project Funding to help make the emergency shelter possible.

The building, upon completion, aims to consolidate the agency’s 24/7 emergency shelter with space for administrative offices and counseling services.

Safe Passage currently occupies six buildings along South Fourth and South Fifth streets and is composed of five homes and one apartment building.

The agency’s leadership said they are about $2.2 million into fundraising toward an estimated goal of $5.5 million.

Schaid said the fact that Underwood made the Community Project Funding announcement in April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, brings added significance to the agency.

“I think that it’s also very encouraging that she had so much money that she could utilize for projects for her district,” Schaid said. “She’s got a big district. A lot of people applied, but she could only pick 15 projects. So, we feel confident because we were one of the ones that were chosen.”

Schaid said the agency’s leadership has felt both seen and heard by Underwood when meeting with her to discuss the project.

“She’s been out visiting us twice,” Schaid said. “She’s a nurse by training. So, she understands that domestic violence, sexual assault is really a health crisis in our country and really in the world. So, she’s very knowledgeable and very understanding.”

Schaid expressed optimism that Underwood will be able to help secure the federal funding for Safe Passage, though the request must be backed by others on Capitol Hill, too.

The site of the 24/7 emergency shelter is intended to be shovel-ready by spring 2024, agency leaders said.

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Donate at GiveDeKalbCounty.org from midnight to midnight.

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News Briefs

Kishwaukee College annual plant sale begins May 6

MALTA – The Kiswaukee College will host its annual hybrid spring plant sale to support the college’s horticulture program.

The in-person sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 11-12 in the college’s greenhouse facilities, according to a news release.

Perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, potting soil and hanging baskets will be for sale. Kishwaukee College horticulture students and staff will be available to assist attendees and answer gardening and planting questions.

Participants also can preorder plants online from May 6-9. The online orders must be picked up and paid for during the in-person sale. To place an order, visit kishplants.com.

For information, visit kish.edu/ hortevents.

Caregiver stress workshop set for May 4 at the DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will partner with Northern Illinois Hospice to host a caregiver stress workshop.

The event will be at 1 p.m. May 4 in the library’s lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room, 309 Oak St. The workshop is free and intended for adults and seniors.

The workshop includes the sharing of information and ideas on local resources available to caregivers. Participants also will create their own personalized planters. Supplies will be provided.

Because of limited space, the workshop is first come, first served. For information, email samanthah@ dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 1701.

Mother’s Day craft sessions set for May 9, 12 at DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will offer craft sessions for children to create Mother’s Day presents.

The events will be held at 4 p.m. May 9 and 1 p.m. May 12 in the library’s children’s department, 309 Oak St., according to a news release. The sessions are free and intended for children.

Participants can create handprint lily bouquets. Supplies will be provided. No registration is required. For information, email amandah@dkpl. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 3350.

Pangelic Harp and Steelpan

Duo to perform May 6

DeKALB – The Pangelic Harp and Steelpan Duo will perform an after-hours concert at the DeKalb Public Library on May 6.

The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s main lobby, 309 Oak St., according to a news release.

The concert is free and open to the public.

The duo will perform jazz standards, original compositions and improvised classics arranged to complement the instruments.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last. No registration is required.

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

– Shaw Local News Network