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Chocolate to bring in crowds to Sycamore

By Porsha Stennis | December 5, 2013

Visitors can stroll through a winter-chocolate-land today in downtown Sycamore.The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce is having its third annual Winter Chocolate Walk from 5 to 7 p.m. and is looking forward to attracting a larger crowd this year than in the...

DeKalb and Sycamore prepare for holiday events

By Alex Yorko | November 28, 2012

The holidays are here and there are plenty of free upcoming events for DeKalb and Sycamore residents to take part in. Discover Sycamore will be host Winter Chocolate Walk from 5 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 6. Residents will be able to enjoy a variety of chocolate...

Black Friday specials come a week early to Sycamore during Moonlight Madness event

By Brooke Shinberg | November 14, 2012

Black Friday will come early to Sycamore this year as shops downtown will have special deals and merriment a week in advance. The Moonlight Madness shopping event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday throughout downtown Sycamore. Rich Para, co-owner of Sweet...

Downtown Dekalb, Sycamore to host Trick-or-Treating for children

Downtown Dekalb, Sycamore to host Trick-or-Treating for children

By Samantha Brockett | October 23, 2012

Discover Sycamore and Re:New DeKalb will both be holding trick-or-treating events for children this week. Children will be able to dress up in costumes and trick-or-treat at various businesses in both cities. Discover Sycamore businesses will be hosting...

Discover Sycamore seeks live entertainment for farmers' market

Discover Sycamore seeks live entertainment for farmers’ market

By Lindsey Diehl | April 2, 2012

Looking for a fresh place to perform this summer? Discover Sycamore is seeking live entertainment for the 2012 Sycamore Farmers’ Market every Sunday June through September. The markets are held in the City Center parking lot at the corner of Somonauk...

Sycamore’s block party ‘a good time overall’

By Shelby Devitt | September 15, 2011

Sycamore is the place for beer, cupcakes, music and more at Discover Sycamore’s 11th Annual Block Party Saturday night, near 407 W. State St. Live music, a beer garden, food vendors, a bags tournament, a dog show and giant inflatables are a few of the...

Northern Star Jeff Drust, 49, of Genoa serves his "Fiesta Salsa
Mexicana" salsa recipe at the Sycamore Salsa Making Contest on
Sunday.

Discover Sycamore holds Salsa Making Contest

By Ryan Felgenhauer | August 21, 2011

Ryan FelgenhauerStaff WriterSycamore | Discover Sycamore held a Salsa Making Contest at the Sycamore's Farmers Market Sunday.The event was based around the contestants using the freshest ingredients to make their original salsa recipes."We hold it at...

DeKalb, Sycamore farmer’s markets open for summer

By Shelby Devitt | July 5, 2011

DeKALB | Locally grown produce and flowers, homemade crafts, wine, fresh air and live music are available each week at DeKalb and Sycamore farmer's markets. The DeKalb Farmer's Market is located at S. Fourth Street and Grove Street and is celebrating...

Farmer's Markets open in DeKalb and Sycamore

Farmer’s Markets open in DeKalb and Sycamore

By Shelby Devitt | June 30, 2011

Locally grown produce and flowers, homemade crafts, wine, fresh air and live music are available each week at DeKalb and Sycamore farmer’s markets. The DeKalb Farmer’s Market is located at S. Fourth Street and Grove Street and is celebrating its 25th...

Kites Over Sycamore provides family-friendly fun atmosphere

By Dave Gong | April 21, 2011

DeKALB | The annual Kites Over Sycamore event will provide springtime entertainment for families and kite enthusiasts alike. This free event will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kar-Fre Flowers, 1126 E. State St. Kar-Fre Flowers Manager Michelle Schulz...

Sycamore has weekend dedicated to resident’s sweet tooth

By James Maahs | December 2, 2010

Shoppers with a sweet tooth for chocolate might want to stop by downtown Sycamore this weekend. The annual Chocolate Weekend sponsored by Discover Sycamore will take place Friday through Sunday. Chocolate treats, chocolate-themed giveaways and chocolate...

Champagne, Chocolate and Firelight event to help celebrate the holidays

By Jessica Wells | November 15, 2010

Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St. in Sycamore, will offer a holiday celebration themed shopping experience Thursday that's aimed to delight. From 5 to 7 p.m., Blumen Gardens will host its second Champagne, Chocolate and Firelight event. Anna Betauw, advertising...