If your child is about to attend kindergarten at Waterman Elementary School, then you won't want to miss this event.

The school will have a Pre-K Screening from 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Feb. 8 for kids ages birth to 5.

Call 815-824-8257 to schedule an appointment. All screenings are done by appointment only.

Make monitoring your health even easier.

Check out the Blood Pressure Clinic at Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Monday from Jan. 4 to Dec. 27.

A Kishwaukee Hospital Community Wellness nurse educator monitors your blood pressure weekly. You receive blood pressure information and a tracking card. Free, no appointment necessary.

For information, visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

Hurry and get your tickets to see alternative rock band The Used!

The Used and Atreyu are coming to the NIU Convocation Center on Feb. 8. The show starts at 7 p.m.

Tickets for reserved seats are $27 and are available at the Convocation Center box office.

NIU Students receive a $3.00 discount with a valid NIU OneCard (limit 2) at the NIU Convocation Center Box Office.

For information, visit www.niuconvo.com.

Take the stage and showcase your talent with Open Mic!

The House Cafe in DeKalb welcomes you to sing, tell poetry, perform your comedy routines and much more with Open Mic at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays.

For information, visit www.thehousecafe.net.