The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is highlighting several community events in late October and November, including a Salvation Army Christmas concert, a Freedom 5K and a trivia night benefiting the Sauk Valley Food Bank.
Salvation Army Christmas Concert
The Salvation Army will hold a Christmas concert to benefit its work in Sterling and Rock Falls on Saturday, Nov. 14. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 3 p.m. at the 1st Presbyterian Church of Sterling, 410 2nd Avenue, Sterling. For more information, call 815-625-1622.
Trivia Night for the Sauk Valley Food Bank
A trivia night honoring the Sauk Valley Food Bank's 25th anniversary is set for Saturday, Nov. 7, with check-in at 5 p.m. at Woodlawn Arts Academy. Registration is available through the chamber.
Freedom 5K
The Freedom 5K will take place Saturday, Nov. 14, with the National Anthem at 8:50 a.m. and step off at 9 a.m. Participants should register before Nov. 1 to guarantee a shirt. For more information, call 815-835-6315 or email eric.p.valdez@svcc.edu.
Business Risk & Cybersecurity Outlook 2026
Midland States Bank will host a lunch and learn on the evolving risks facing businesses on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the McCormick Event Center, 205 E 3rd St, Rock Falls.
Trail of Treats
Morningside of Sterling will host trick-or-treating on Friday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at 2705 Avenue E, Sterling. Call 815-622-2800 with questions.