This Week in the Sauk Valley: April 16-22, 2026

Here’s a roundup of local and regional events for the upcoming week:

Coffee w/ the Candidate – 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 16 at Flip Side Coffee & Espresso Bar, 116 W 2nd St in Rock Falls.

WCSC Food Pantry – 1-3 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at the Whiteside County Senior Center in Sterling.

Multi-Family Rummage Sale – 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 17 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling. 

American Red Cross Blood Drive – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, April 17 at the Dixon Family YMCA. 

Preschool Storytime – 10-10:30 a.m. Friday, April 17 at the Sterling Public Library.

Toddler Time – 10 a.m. Friday, April 17 at the Sterling Public Library. 

Dixon Community Food Pantry – 1-3 p.m. Friday, April 17 at 2001 W 4th St. in Dixon.

Recovery Alive! – 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 17 at Open Door Community Church in Sterling.

Bi-County Trivia Night – 6 p.m. Friday, April 17 at the Rock Falls American Legion. 

Twin City Farmers Market – 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at 106 Ave A in Sterling.  

Spring Clean-Up Day – 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at the Dixon VFW, 1560 Il Rte 38.

Parking Lot Pantry Day – 10 a.m.-12 p.m Saturday, April 18 at the Sauk Valley Food Bank.

Team Up 2 Clean Up – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at Dale Park in Sterling.

Lego Club – 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 18 at Sterling Public Library.

Cookout Fundraiser – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at Dixon County Market.

Nicole Olinger Benefit – 3-9 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at the Rock Falls American Legion.

Dixon Community Food Pantry – 1-3 p.m. Monday, April 20 at 2001 W 4th St. in Dixon.

Dixon City Council Meeting – 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 20 at the Dixon City Council Chambers.

Sterling City Council Meeting – 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 20 at City Hall.

Sinnissippi Centers Blood Drive – 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 at Sinnissippi Centers, 325 Il Rt 2 in Dixon. 

Pokemon Club – 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 at Sterling Public Library.

Helping Hands Food Pantry – 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Sterling.

Rock Falls City Council Meeting – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 at the Rock Falls City Council Chambers.

Survivors of Suicide Support Group – 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 at Rooted Wellness Center, 3101 Freeport Rd, Sterling.

Dementia Respite Program – 8:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 22 at Bethel Reformed Church in Sterling.

Dixon Community Food Pantry – 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 at 2001 W 4th St. in Dixon.

The Bloom Event – 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 at the Shoppes at Grandon Plaza in Sterling. 

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