Presented by the LaMoille Lions Club Dinner includes: Chicken, fries, pasta, salad, bread and dessert Adults: $9.00 Kids 6-12: $4.50 Children 5 and under: FREE LaMoille Lions Club, 308 Howard Street, LaMoille, IL

The LSCGG government board is pleased to announce that on November 16th, there will be an opening of the LaSalle County Genealogy Guild. Everyone is welcome to attend this celebration event. The LSCGG office is located 115 West Glover Street. It will be open from noon to 3 p.m. to those of you who decide to attend. Food, treats and door prizes will be offered to anyone who attends this 40th Anniversary event.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Theatre Department is literally kicking off the holidays with high kicks, singing and dancing when “Elf – The Broadway Musical” opens Thursday, Nov. 21 on the IVCC stage. Based on the wildly successful Will Farrell movie, “Elf,” the story has been adapted for the stage featuring a large cast and multiple production numbers that even include tap dancing. The endearing “fish out of water” musical comedy places a North Pole elf amidst a grumpy New York…

Shabbona United Church of Christ 104 E. Novaho Shabbona, IL Menu: Buffet Style Dining featuring delicious HoKa roast turkey, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes/gravy, candied carrots, home made cranberry sauce, desserts and drinks. Assistance with carrying food tray for those who need it. Carry-outs: 4-6 p.m. Dine In: 4:30 – 7 p.m. Bazaar: 3-7 p.m. Entertainment by: Jeff Little and Brent Monteiro 5 – 6:30 p.m. All carry-outs : $12 Dine in Adults: $12 Under 10: $6 Under 5 eat FREE…

Join Master Gardener Nancy Gmitro once a month this fall at the Mt. Carroll Library for a lesson on herbs. Learn how to grow, harvest, and preserve thyme in November. Participants will cook a light meal and take home recipes to share with family and friends. To register for this program contact the Mt. Carroll library at 815-244-1751.

Youth ages 10-18 will have the opportunity to learn about the art of glass making at a workshop hosted by University of Illinois Extension. The workshop runs from 10 am – Noon Saturday, November 23 at Corner Gallery in Sterling, IL. During this workshop, youth will be able to create their own glass trinket tray. There is a $35 supply fee. One may register online at go.illinois.edu/GlassArt or call the Extension office at 815-632-3611