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“For The Birds” Sibling Workshop

"For The Birds" Sibling Workshop July 28th, 2018 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kreider Park, 500 Anchor Road, Dixon, Illinois  A Sibling Workshop is intended for the siblings of children with special needs to provide fun, education and peer support. Siblings between the ages of 5 to 15 are welcome to come and enjoy ...read more

Florissa Calendar Fundraiser

Looking for an affordable Christmas gift for family and friends? Purchase Florissa's 15 month calendar featuring art work from area school children!  Sales of this calendar will directly benefit the services of Florissa, which is the children's division of Kreider Services. The center helps kids with developmental, behavioral, social and ...read more

Cookout at Oliver’s Corner Market

Join us this Saturday (July 15th) for a Cookout at Oliver's Corner Market (748 N. Brinton Avenue, Dixon) from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. There will be plenty of good food on the grill including brats, hamburgers, steak sandwiches, pork chops and hot dogs! Proceeds raised will benefit Kreider Services' Employee Activity Committee.

3rd Annual Petunia City Brass

Hicks Insurance presents the 3rd Annual Petunia City Brass, a Drum Corps International event, will be held on Wednesday, August 2nd, at Landers-Loomis Field of Oregon High School.  The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature eight Open Class Drum Corps including: 7th Regiment (New London, CT) Colt Cadets ...read more

65th Anniversary Gala and Auction

The 65th Anniversary Gala and Auction will be held September 16, 2017 at Deer Valley Golf Course, banquet hall, from 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.  Tickets are now available at $65 per person or a table of 8 for $500. For more information contact Becky Reilly at (815) 288-6691. The theme of ...read more

Autism Awareness at Chicago Fire / April 8

On Saturday, April 8th, the Chicago Fire Soccer Club will be hosting Autism Awareness Day as part of their game against Columbus Crew SC. Game time is 5:00 p.m. On this special night, Kreider Services members and friends have the opportunity to purchase tickets at a discounted price! Corner Kick tickets ...read more

“Swim Team” Screening

On April 21 and as part of April as Autism Awareness Month, Kreider Services in partnership with Florissa and the Dixon Family YMCA will host a public screening of the movie, “Swim Team,” which documents the journey of three teenage boys from New Jersey who happen to have Autism. The screening ...read more

Early Bird Deadline – Florissa 5K

Join us April 29th at Sauk Valley Community College for the inaugural running (or walking) of the Florissa Family 5K & Fun Run. The focus of this event is to generate funds that will support the programs and services of Florissa, the children’s center in downtown Dixon that helps those ...read more

Registration Open – Paula Kluth Trainings

Florissa and The Autism Program of Illinois are proud to announce two training opportunities by Dr. Paula Kluth, a consultant, teacher, author, advocate, and independent scholar who works with teachers and families to provide inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities and to create more responsive and engaging schooling experiences for all ...read more

Breakfast Before Business

Florissa will host "Breakfast Before Business" of the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce on Friday, March 17th, from 7:30 - 8:15 a.m.  Florissa is located at 101 East First Street in downtown Dixon. March is National Disabilities Awareness Month. Florissa is the children's division of Kreider Services, working in partnership with KSB ...read more