This Week in the Sauk Valley: July 30-August 5, 2026

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

WCSC Food Pantry – 1-3 p.m. Thursday, July 30 at the Whiteside County Senior Center in Sterling.

Sounds of Summer – 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30 at Page Park in Dixon. 

Preschool Storytime – 10-10:30 a.m. Friday, July 31 at the Sterling Public Library.

Toddler Time – 10 a.m. Friday, July 31 at the Sterling Public Library. 

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

Recovery Alive! – 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 31 at Open Door Community Church in Sterling.

Music at the Square – 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, July 31 at John Dixon Park in Dixon.

Rock Falls Farmers Market – 7-11 a.m. Saturday, August 1 at 400 W 2nd St. 

Twin City Farmers Market – 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, August 1 at 106 Ave A in Sterling.  

Dixon Farmers Market – 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, August 1 at John Dixon Park.

George Fest – 9 a.m. Saturday, August 1 in Downtown Rock Falls. 

Parking Lot Pantry Day – 10 a.m.-12 p.m Saturday, August 1 at the Sauk Valley Food Bank.

Lego Club – 10-11 a.m. Saturday, August 1 at Sterling Public Library.

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

Dixon City Council Meeting – 5:30 p.m. Monday, August 3 at the Dixon City Council Chambers.

Sterling City Council Meeting – 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 3 at City Hall.

Helping Hands Food Pantry – 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Sterling.

RFPD National Night Out – 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 at the RB&W District in Rock Falls.

DPD National Night Out – 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 at the Dixon Park District.

Rock Falls City Council Meeting – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 at the Rock Falls City Council Chambers.

Rock Falls Farmers Market – 7-11 a.m. Wednesday, August 5 at 400 W 2nd St. 

Dementia Respite Program – 8:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 5 at Bethel Reformed Church in Sterling.

Homegrown Healthy – 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 at Sauk Valley Community College.

Let’s Feed Our Children – 12-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 across Whiteside County.

Summer Eats – 12-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 across Lee County. 

Dixon Community Food Pantry – 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 at 2001 W 4th St. in Dixon.

Dixon City Market – 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 at the Dixon Riverfront.

SVU40 Summer Networking Event – 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 at Palmyra Pub in Dixon. 

Music Under the Stars – 6:15-9:15 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 at the Grandon Civic Center.

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