Give DeKalb County Breaks A New Record, Local Cinco De Mayo and more…

In this DeKalb County Connect Issue…

Give DeKalb County is at a record breaking amount

A new Restaurant opened in Sycamore and Tamales Los Grisoles has a new location on Saturdays.

Current Local Events Happenings

Local Business Partners

Give DeKalb County Wraps up Their Annual Day of Giving on May 2nd

Give DeKalb County is currently at a record breaking amount for their 11th annual giving collect that is currently at $1,888,858 for our local nonprofits. Last year $1,808,235 was raised. The final results have not been counted and will be available on their website once they come in.

See full information on their Website

A new Restaurant opened in Sycamore and Tamales Los Grisoles has a new location on Saturdays.

Pacha Mama, a Peruvian Restuarant had their grand opening April 5th. Located at 265 W Peach Rd #106, Sycamore, IL - FB Page

Tamales Los Grisoles is sharing a space with Tinez Taco’s spot in Malta, IL at 4199 IL-38, Malta, IL every Saturday from 10am to 2 pm. - FB Page

Family Events

May 4th, Sat

Nina’s Tacos is hosting 5 De Mayo on Sat from 2pm-11pm in Sycamore with music, dance performances, great food, and vendors. 122 E. Page Street, Sycamore

May 5th, Sun

Cinco De Mayo Parade and Festival in downtown DeKalb is doing a low-rider car show, to-go drinks, foo trucks, and live music from 12-6pm

May 7th, Tue

Lady’s Night at Ivy Oaks Floral is haing an bouquet making event in Somonauk from 5-7pm to celebrate Mother’s Day. Create a bouquet, and/or shop cosmetics and plants.

May 7th, Tue

Johnny K’s Crusie Nights season kicks off in Sandwich from 5-9pm and will run every other Tuesday through October 22nd. Located at 125 Duvick Ave, Sandwich. - FB Page

May 11th, Sat

DeKalb Back Alley Market is back with 125 Vendors with antique and collecticables and hand crafted items with Live music, food trucks and demonstrations. Pets and kids are welcome. Located at Palmer Ct & 2nd S in DeKalb.

May 11th, Sat

Tamales Los Girasoles Grand Opening with Tinez Taco with $2 tacos and $2 tamales from 11 am to 2pm. 4199 IL-38, Malta, IL

Small Business Central

May 7th, Tue

Small Business Connections Breakfast, Small business managers and owners come to discuss business related questions and feedback to network, learn, and grow. 8am-9am at The Junction Eat Place - DeKalb, IL. Join the small business FB Group

Family Events

May 4th, Sat

Tinez Tacos is hosting 5 De Mayo on Sat from 2pm-11pm in Sycamore with music, dance performances, great food, and vendors. 122 E. Page Street, Sycamore

May 5th, Sun

Cinco De Mayo Parade and Festival in downtown DeKalb is doing a low-rider car show, to-go drinks, foo trucks, and live music from 12-6pm

May 7th, Tue

Lady’s Night at Ivy Oaks Floral is haing an bouquet making event in Somonauk from 5-7pm to celebrate Mother’s Day. Create a bouquet, and/or shop cosmetics and plants.

May 7th, Tue

Johnny K’s Crusie Nights season kicks off in Sandwich from 5-9pm and will run every other Tuesday through October 22nd. Located at 125 Duvick Ave, Sandwich. - FB Page

May 11th, Sat

DeKalb Back Alley Market is back with 125 Vendors with antique and collecticables and hand crafted items with Live music, food trucks and demonstrations. Pets and kids are welcome. Located at Palmer Ct & 2nd S in DeKalb.

May 11th, Sat

Tamales Los Girasoles Grand Opening with Tinez Taco with $2 tacos and $2 tamales from 11 am to 2pm. 4199 IL-38, Malta, IL

Small Business Central

May 7th, Tue

Small Business Connections Breakfast, Small business managers and owners come to discuss business related questions and feedback to network, learn, and grow. 8am-9am at The Junction Eat Place - DeKalb, IL. Join the small business FB Group