Oct. 8: Newman Center celebrates namesake

The Newman Center at Christ the Teacher University Parish at Northern Illinois University will celebrate the Feast of Cardinal John Newman Oct. 8 at 4 p.m., starting with a 5K run.

The run will start and end at the Newman Center, 512 Normal Road in DeKalb.
When the first runners return, the festival will begin.
Local businesses and organizations will have booths with free food, samples, games and items for sale. Musicians will perform from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The Newman missionary team will host games, including bags, ultimate Frisbee, baskeball and volleyball.
A presentation about Cardinal Newman will begin at 7 p.m., followed by Mass at 9 p.m.
Learn more at http://www.newmanniu.org/