Community Calendar

Ongoing Attractions

Burpee Museum of Natural History – 737 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; noon-5 p.m., Sun. $4/$3/free. Info: 965-3433.

Discovery Center – Riverfront Museum Park. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat.; noon-5 p.m. Sun. $4/$3. Info: 963-6769.

Tinker Swiss Cottage – 411 Kent St. Tours 1, 2 & 3 p.m., Tue.-Sun. $4/$3.50/$1. Info: 964-2424.

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden – 2701 Clifton Ave. Daily, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. $2, children 15 and under are free. Info: 965-8146.

Lewis Lemon Community Center – 1993 Mulberry St. Mon.-Fri., 5:30-11 p.m. Free. Info: 987-8800.

Rockford Art Museum – Riverfront Museum Park. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Free. Info: 968-2787.

Ethnic Heritage Museum – 1129 S. Main St. Sun., 2-4 p.m. $2. Info: 962-7402.

Pine Tree Pistol Club – Info. on club & classes: 874-7399.

Camp Kehilah – Philip Behr Jewish Community Center. Call for times/dates/prices/Info: 399-5497.

Sinnissippi Greenhouse – Sinnissippi Park. 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Daily. Free. Info: 987-8800.

Birds of Prey Presentations – Atwood Outdoor Education Center/will travel to location. Call for scheduling/prices/Info: 874-7576.

Graham-Ginestra House Museum – 1115 S. Main St. Sundays, 2-4 p.m. $3/$1. Info: 968-6044.

Midway Village – Mon.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. $5/$3. Info: 397-9112.

Sand Bluff Bird Observatory – Open Sat. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 8-10 a.m. Info: 629-2671.

All-Season Camp – Philip Behr Jewish Community Center. 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Students K through 8th grade. Registration required. Info: 399-5497.

Stephenson County Historical Society Museum – 1440 S. Carroll Ave., Freeport. Wed.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. $3/$1. Info: 815/232-8419.

After School Program – Washington Park Community Recreational Center. Mon.-Thurs. 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info: 987-1612.

Alcoholics Anonymous – Rockford Area Intergroup Office, 229 N. Church St. Free. Call for times/Info: 968-0333.

Forest City Queen Rides – Rockford Park District. Call for times/prices/Info: 987-1600.

Summer Language Programs – Beloit College, Center for Language Studies. Thru Aug. 8. All day. Covers Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Hungarian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian & Spanish. Call for prices/Info: 608/363-2625.

The Getaway Teen Playground – Blackhawk Park, 100 15th Ave. Thru Labor Day. Free. Info: 987-1600.

Trolley Car 36 Rides – Trolley Car 36 Station. Call for times/prices/Info: 987-1600.

Newcomers Club – Social activities for newcomers. Info: 391-5145.

Public Skating – Riverview Ice House. $2/hour. Call for times/Info: 963-RINK.

Wednesday, July 16

Overeaters Anonymous – Young Life Building, Alpine & Highcrest Rd. 5:45-6:45 p.m. Call for prices/Info: 397-8512.

SLC Conversational English Classes – Stateline Literacy Council, 409 Pleasant St., Beloit, Wis. Every Wed. 10 a.m.-noon & 6-8 p.m. Free. Info: 608/362-5207.

Alcoholics Anonymous – 1210 11th St. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 227-4633.

Gay Men’s Alcoholics Anonymous – Diversity of Rockford, 117 S. Third St. 7-8 p.m. Free. Info: 964-2639.

Weekly Preschool Storytime – Cherry Valley Public Library. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Info: 332-5161.

Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Class/Orientation – Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 8712 Indigo Ln., Machesney Park. 7 p.m. Every Wed. Free. Info: 636-8073.

Rainbow Christian Fellowship – Diversity of Rockford, 117 S. Third St. 7:30 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: Rockfordrainbowchristian@yahoo.com.

Pub Quiz – Bacchus. 7:30 p.m. $5. Every Wed. Info: 968-9463.

A Hunger for Healing: Men’s Support Group – 3101 E. State St. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 397-9492.

St. Vincent DePaul Supper – St. Bernadette Church, 2300 Bell Ave. 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 877-0402.

Ski Broncs – Shorewood Park, Loves Park. 6:30 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Thru Aug. 29. Info: 877-2244.

Edgebrook Farmer’s Market – The Shops of Edgebrook, 1639 N. Alpine Rd. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Thru Oct. Info: 226-0212.

“JANE’s World” Camp – Burpee Museum of Natural History. 9-11:30 a.m. $50/$60. Info: 965-3433.

“The Servant’s Story” Fun Day – Tinker Swiss Cottage & Museum Center. 10 a.m.-noon. $3.50/$5. Info: 964-2424.

Heart of Rockford Awards – Associated Bank. 5:30 p.m. Call for tickets/Info: 964-6221.

Special Needs Adoption Orientation – Children’s Home & Aid Society, 910 2nd Ave. 3:30-5 p.m. Call for prices/Info: 962-1043.

Thursday, July 17

English Classes – St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 620 Blackhawk Blvd., S. Beloit. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Weekly. Info: 608/362-5207.

Youth Drop-in Hours – Diversity of Rockford, 117 S. Third St. 4-9 p.m. Free. Weekly. Info: 964-2639.

Swing Dancing – Cherry Valley Legion Hall. 212-1/2 State St. 8-10:30 p.m. $1. Weekly. Info: 742-3341 or 964-5649.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting – 1210 11th St. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 227-4633.

Open Adult Grief Support Group – Northern Illinois Hospice Association. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 398-0500.

Thursday Youth Night – Victory Outreach Church. 6:30 p.m. Free. Info: 961-8583.

“JANE’s World” Camp – Burpee Museum of Natural History. 9-11:30 a.m. $50/$60. Info: 965-3433.

Wildflower Walkabout w/Al Roloff – Wilkinson-Renwick Marsh. 6 p.m. Call for prices/Info: 335-2915.

SLC Conversational English Classes – Stateline Literacy Council. 409 Pleasant St., Beloit, Wis. Every Thurs. 10 a.m.-noon & 6-8 p.m. Free. Info: 608/362-5207.

Friday, July 18

Alcoholics Anonymous – Harlem United Methodist Church, 8401 N. Alpine. 7 p.m. Free. Every Fri. Info: 558-4582.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting – 1210 11th St. 8 p.m. Free. Info: 227-4633.

One Hour of Power Prayer – Victory Outreach Church. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Every Fri. Info: 961-8583.

Family Camp Out – Jarrett Prairie Center. 6 p.m.-9 a.m. (next morning). $45. Info: 234-8535.

Meet Clifford, the Big Red Dog – Barnes & Noble Bookstore. 2 p.m. Free. Registration required. Info: 399-8780.

“JANE’s World” Camp – Burpee Museum of Natural History. 9-11:30 a.m. $50/$60. Info: 965-3433.

Warm Walk Around the Park – Baumann Park, Cherry Valley. 8 a.m. Free. Info: 987-1603.

Adult Literacy Training – Rockford Area Literacy Council Office. Registration required. For price/Info: 963-7323.

Saturday, July 19

Kids’ Corner – Borders. 11 a.m. Every Sat. Free. Info: 399-2898.

Overeaters Anonymous – Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. 8-9 p.m. New Attitudes, Charles St. 10-11 p.m., & Congregational Church, Stillman Valley. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Call for prices/Info: 397-8512.

Rock-On Saturday Camp – Jarrett Center, Byron Forest Preserve District. 9-11:30 a.m. $10. Every Sat. Info: 234-8535.

Alcoholics Anonymous – 1210 11th St. 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Free. Info: 227-4633.

Stargazing – Lockwood Park Observatory. One hour after dusk. Free. Info: 964-6457.

Farmer’s Market – Parking lot between Auburn and King Streets 8 a.m.-noon. Free. Every Sat. Info: www.rockfordnorthend.com

Orangeville Farmers Market – Richland Creek Trailhead, Orangeville. 8 a.m.-noon. Free. Every Sat. Info: 815/789-4005.

Kishwaukee Canoe Trip – Seth B. Atwood Forest Preserve to Cherry Valley. 8:30 a.m. $20/with canoe. $35/without canoe.

Midwest Art & Rubber Stamp Festival – Clock Tower Resort. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8/$6. Info: www.heirloompro.com.

Library Book Sale – Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 920 3rd Ave. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info: N/A.

Meet Clifford, the Big Red Dog – Barnes & Noble Bookstore. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Free. Registration required. Info: 399-8780.

Historical Walkabout – Start at Water St. Café, 10 a.m. Free. Info: 964-6221.

Stargazing – Weiskopf Observatory, 7993 N. River Rd., Byron. 6-9 p.m. Free. Every Sat. Info: 815/234-8535.

Sunday, July 20

Overeaters Anonymous – Healthy Solutions, 4215 E. State St., Suite 118. 7-8 p.m. Call for prices/Info: 397-8512.

Ski Broncs – Shorewood Park, Loves Park. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 877-2244.

Garden Walk – Boone County Conservation District, Belvidere. 1-4 p.m. Call for prices/Info: 815/547-7935.

Midwest Art & Rubber Stamp Fest – Clock Tower Resort. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6/$8. Info: www.heirloompro.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous – 1210 11th St. 10 a.m. Free. Inf
o: 227-4633.

Monday, July 21

Seasoned Singles – Open to all singles 55 yrs. of age. 11 a.m. Weekly. Call for location: 742-7114.

Lesbian Discussion Group – Diversity of Rockford, 117 S. Third St. 7-8 p.m. Free. Info: 964-2639.

Overeaters Anonymous – New Attitudes (Al-Anon Room), Charles St. Noon-1 p.m. Call for prices/Info: 397-8512.

SLC Conversational English Classes – Stateline Literacy Council. 409 Pleasant St., Beloit, Wis. Every Mon. 10 a.m.-noon & 6-8 p.m. Free. Info: 608/362-5207.

Beginners’ English Classes – Stateline Literacy Council. 409 Pleasant St., Beloit Wis. 10-11 a.m. Every Mon. Free. Info: 608/362-5207.

Alcoholics Anonymous – 1210 11th St. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 227-4633.

Cow Appreciation Day – Rockford Public Library, downtown. 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Info: 965-6731.

Breast Feeding Class – OSF/St. Anthony Center for Life. 7-9 p.m. Free. Info: 227-2695.

“JANE’s World” Camp – Burpee Museum of Natural History. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $50/$60. Info: 965-3433.

International Adoption Orientation – Children’s Home & Aid Society, 910 2nd Ave. 3:30-5 p.m. Call for prices/Info: 962-1043.

Grief Support Group – Roscoe United Methodist Church. 7-8 p.m. Every Mon. Free. Info: 623-2292.

Tuesday, July 22

Cribbage – Borders. 7 p.m. Weekly. Info: 397-7192.

Overeaters Anonymous – Healthy Solutions, 4215 E. State St., Suite 118. 7-8 p.m., & Roscoe United Methodist Church, 10816 Main St., Roscoe. 7-8 p.m. Call for prices/Info: 397-8512/547-5932.

English Classes – St. Peter’s Church, S. Beloit. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info: 608/389-0015.

SLC Conversational English Classes – Stateline Literacy Council. 409 Pleasant St., Beloit, Wis. 10 a.m.-noon & 6-8 p.m. Free. Info: 608/362-5207.

Goodnews Addiction Program – First Assembly of God, 5950 Spring Creek Rd. 6-9 p.m. Free. Every Tues. Info: 877-8000.

Grief Support Group – Roscoe United Methodist Church. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Weekly. Info: 623-2292.

Stargazing – Weiskopf Observatory, 7993 N. River Rd., Byron. 6-9 p.m. Free. Every Tues. Info: 815/234-8535.

Alcoholics Anonymous – 1210 11th St. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 227-4633.

Parents Care & Share – Diversity of Rockford, 117 S. Third St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info: 964-2639.

Family Anonymous 12-Step Program – 4515 Highcrest Rd. 7 p.m. Every Tues. Free. Info: 636-5000.

Farmer’s Market – Colonial Village Mall, 1240 S. Alpine Rd. 3-7 p.m. Free. Every Tues. Info: 398-3350.

“JANE’s World” Camp – Burpee Museum of Natural History. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $50/$60. Info: 965-3433.

D.A.S.H. Diet Class – OSF/St. Anthony Medical Center. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info: 395-5036.

Family Storytime – Cherry Valley Public Library. 7 p.m. Info: 332-5161.

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