Bradley Fritts

Budgeting Workshop with Midland Bank
2026-01-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Graves Hume Public Library, 1401 W. Main Street, Mendota, IL, United States
In this workshop you will learn the value of creating a budget, learn strategies to build a simple budget and pay off debt, and learn core habits to practice and maintain financial health. This is a free program open to the public.

Twin City Farmers Market
2026-01-17 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-24 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-31 08:00 - 12:00 | Twin City Farmers Market, 106 Avenue A, Sterling, IL, United States
Indoor market is open all year round! From locally raised meat, eggs, fresh baked breads and seasonal produce, to a wide assortment of arts and crafts there is sure to be something for everyone!

Love Takes Flight Wedding, Quinceañera & Event Expo
2026-01-18 18:30 - 19:30 | The Flight Deck, 1207 Gurler Road, Rochelle, IL, United States
Meet top caterers, decorators, photographers, videographers and learn of exclusive deals and opportunities to book your dream team for your event.

Abe’s Readers (High School)
2026-01-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Graves Hume Public Library, 1401 W. Main Street, Mendota, IL, United States
Attention high schoolers! Join us at the library and discover new books. Register at 815-538-5142 or https://graveshume.org/mc-events/abes-readers-high-school-5/

Shake Rattle and Read
2026-01-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Graves Hume Public Library, 1401 W. Main Street, Mendota, IL, United States
Stories, songs, puppets and playtime for babies toddlers ages birth to 2, to enjoy with their caregivers.

Newman Junior Comets Guest Bartender Night
2026-01-31 17:00 - 23:30 | Crafted Roots, 117 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL, United States
Swing by for a night of drinks and fun while supporting young athletes in the community. Your favorite Junior Comet coaches and parents will be behind the bar serving drinks and raising funds for the season.

Medicare 101 Event
2026-02-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, 601 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL, United States
Join State Representatives Brad Fritts and Ryan Spain for a FREE Medicare 101 seminar, hosted by the Illinois Department on Aging.
This informational event will include information about who is eligible, coverage details, and how to get help with out-of-pocket expenses.

DIY Valentine Drop-in Workshop
2026-02-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Brave Arts Creative Studio, 115 S. Hennepin Avenue, Dixon, IL, United States
Stop by and create your very own custom Valentine! They will be open and fully stocked with all the pretty, sparkly, love-filled materials you need to make something truly special! Show up and pay $15 per person.

Tossing for Valor Bags Tournament
2026-02-21 14:00 - 16:00 | The Classroom in Nelson, 207 Pope Street, Dixon, IL, United States
Bring your own partner- $40 per team, 70% payout. 4 games of round robin for bracket seeding. Sign up at 2pm, bags fly at 3pm.

Rock Falls Chamber Dinner and Annual Awards Celebration
2026-03-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Mexicali Rose Banquet Hall, 1409 8th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, United States
Join us for a lovely dinner, award presentation, tempting dessert auction and more! Tickets are $40- Reserve your place by calling 815-625-4500.

Shake Rattle and Read
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Graves Hume Public Library, 1401 W. Main Street, Mendota, IL, United States
For babies and toddlers, ages birth to 2 to enjoy with their caregivers. Stories, songs, puppets, playtime and much more! Pre-K siblings are welcome to join in the fun! Call 815-538-5142 to register.

A Night in Hollywood - Adult Prom Fundraising Event
2026-03-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Stronghold Center, 1922 IL-2 N, Oregon, IL, United States
Step onto the red carpet and dance the night away! Heavy appetizers, cash bar, live DJ and more. Raise money for United Way of Ogle County. Register on line at www.uwogle.org

Lego Club
2026-03-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Sterling Public Library, 102 W. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL, United States
Come to the library and build whatever you like with Legos! Lego Club is on the first and third Saturdays of each month. This program is for school age children. Please register by calling the library or stopping by the children’s desk 815-625-1370.

Taste Around the World
2026-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | The Flight Deck, 1207 Gurler Road, Rochelle, IL, United States
Don’t miss the annual “Taste Around the World” where you can enjoy a seven course meal that will make your pallet dance! Tickets available online https://online.skytab.com/7d7bd37daab9f9e14c481011f2151fc8/order-settings/

MACC Chamber Games
2026-03-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Elks Lodge Mendota, 707 Indiana Avenue, Mendota, IL, United States
Teams rotate through group games- table games, toss games and modified Olympic winter sports games! Food and 2 drink tickets per person. $20 per person. To register call 815-539-6507

Non-Profit Roundtable
2026-03-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, 211 Locust Street, Sterling, IL, United States
Join fellow non-profit leaders and staff for a roundtable! Connect with others who truly understand the work you do! The event is free but please rsvp to director@saukvalleyareachamber.com

Career Fair and Hiring Expo
2026-03-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Dixon High School Lancaster Gymnasium, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive, Dixon, IL, United States
Are you looking for something new? Have you been thinking about getting into a new field? The path to your new career could start here!

Rochelle’s Spring Hiring Expo
2026-03-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Rochelle Township High School, 1401 East Flagg Road, Rochelle, IL, United States
Attend the region’s largest Hiring Expo! Area job seekers are invited to meet as many as 40 employers with current openings!

Friday Book Club
2026-03-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Sterling Public Library, 102 W. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL, United States
This is a mixed genre book club for adults. It meets the second Friday of each month. Fore more information call the library or email: 815-625-1370 Beth.dettman@sterlingpubliclibrary.org

Spring Bingo
2026-03-19 16:00 - 18:00 | McCormick Event Center, 205 E 3rd Street, Rock Falls, IL, United States
Come out for fun, friends and prizes! Tickets are available online at www.rockfallschamber.com

Ladies Only Handgun Fundamentals
2026-03-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Down Range LLC, 303 Cherry Avenue, Rochelle, IL, United States
This class is a great place for ladies whether you are brand new or looking to sharpen your skills! Call for more information 815-888-7916.

Lego Club
2026-03-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Sterling Public Library, 102 W. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL, United States
Come to the library and build whatever you like with Legos! Lego Club is on the first and third Saturdays of each month. This program is for school age children. Please register by calling the library or stopping by the children’s desk 815-625-1370

Green Ribbon Project Bingo
2026-03-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Champs Banquets, 11 East 3rd Street, Sterling, IL, United States
Come for a fun filled night of Bingo Doors open at 4:30 PM. Dinner available 4:30-6:00 pm. Bingo to follow.
Enjoy a dessert auction, basket auction, and a cash bar, plus three special rounds of Music Bingo for extra excitement. Tickets are $35

Job Fair
2026-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL-2, Dixon, IL, United States
Bring your resume and come to the job fair to find new opportunities! Free Event! For more information contact Dana at dana.j.chacon@svcc.edu or 815-835-6294.

Self Help Enterprises Pancake Breakfast
2026-04-11 07:00 - 12:00 | Self Help Enterprises, 2300 W Le Fevre Road, Sterling, IL, United States
All you can eat pancake breakfast with bake sale, craft and vendor show and 50/50 Raffle – Free with donation!

Mom 2 Mom Market
2026-04-11 08:00 - 13:00 | Christ Lutheran School, 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL, United States
Come and shop for clean, quality, gently used children’s clothing, maternity clothing, toys, infant items, shoes and more. There will also be concessions. Admission suggested donation is 1 dollar.

Tom Wadsworth Presentation on Charles R. Walgreen
2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Loveland Community House and Museum, 513 W Second Street, Dixon, IL, United States
Tom Wadsworth will present on Charles R. Walgreen and his connections to Dixon including how a small town start in 1891 started a national retail empire. Free to the public.
