This Week in the Sauk Valley: August 27-September 2, 2026

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

WCSC Food Pantry – 1-3 p.m. Thursday, August 27 at the Whiteside County Senior Center in Sterling.

Facing the Challenge Cancer Support – 4 p.m. Thursday, August 27 at Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Dr in Dixon.

United We Bingo – 5 p.m. Thursday, August 27 at the Dixon Elks Club, 1279 Franklin Grove Rd.

Preschool Storytime – 10-10:30 a.m. Friday, August 28 at the Sterling Public Library.

Toddler Time – 10 a.m. Friday, August 28 at the Sterling Public Library. 

Dixon Community Food Pantry – 1-3 p.m. Friday, August 28 at 2001 W 4th St. in Dixon.

Recovery Alive! – 5-8 p.m. Friday, August 28 at Open Door Community Church in Sterling.

Music at the Square – 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, August 28 at John Dixon Park.

Rock Falls Farmers Market – 7-11 a.m. Saturday, August 29 at 400 W 2nd St. 

Twin City Farmers Market – 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, August 29 at 106 Ave A in Sterling.  

Dixon Farmers Market – 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, August 29 at John Dixon Park.

Parking Lot Pantry Day – 10 a.m.-12 p.m Saturday, August 29 at the Sauk Valley Food Bank.

Art in the Park – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, August 29 at RB&W District in Rock Falls. 

Campground Craft Fair – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, August 29 at Ruffit Park, 24832 W Rock Falls Rd in Sterling.

Dixon Community Food Pantry – 1-3 p.m. Monday, August 31 at 2001 W 4th St. in Dixon.

International Overdose Awareness Event – 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, August 31 at RB&W District in Rock Falls. 

Helping Hands Food Pantry – 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 1 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Sterling.

Rock Falls City Council Meeting – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 1 at the Rock Falls City Council Chambers.

Rock Falls Farmers Market – 7-11 a.m. Wednesday, September 2 at 400 W 2nd St. 

Dementia Respite Program – 8:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 2 at Bethel Reformed Church in Sterling.

Dixon Community Food Pantry – 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, September 2 at 2001 W 4th St. in Dixon.

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