Kishwaukee United Way’s executive director Michele Vaughn will part ways with the organization at the end of the month, the agency’s board of directors announced in a news release. The agency supports DeKalb County area nonprofits.

Tails Humane Society will host its Tails on Tap Bar Crawl on Aug. 2 in downtown Sycamore to raise funds for animals in need of care, medical treatment and second chances.

The 13th annual Family Fun Fest returns to Hopkins Park Wednesday, co-hosted by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and DeKalb Park District.

The DeKalb and Sycamore chambers of commerce recently celebrated the opening of Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery, a bakery in Sycamore.

American history buffs could have a chance to show off their skills at a trivia night in DeKalb this month to celebrate the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary.

The Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary Club recently donated to the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra for the orchestra’s KSO Instrument Donation project, which provides instruments to area public schools.

The DeKalb, Genoa Area, and Sycamore chambers of commerce recently celebrated the opening of Communities by Grainger’s Old Mill Park Clubhouse, a subdivision for residents 55 and older.

The DeKalb Knights of Columbus Council 717 will hold its 42nd annual DeKalb County First Responder Appreciation Pig Roast on July 17 to benefit fire and police personnel.

The DeKalb Public Library will hold its next story time and outdoor hike on July 17 for families as part of an ongoing Stories and a Stroll program.