Community Calendar for Sept. 23-29

Ongoing Attractions

Burpee Museum of Natural History – 737 N. Main St. Mon.-Fri.; noon-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Donation days every Mon. Info: 815-965-3433.

Discovery Center Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-963-6769.

Tinker Swiss Cottage – 411 Kent St. Tours 1, 2, 3 p.m., Tues.-Sun. Info: 815-964-2424.

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden – 2715 S. Main St. Sun.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission Mon. Info: 815-965-8146.

Anderson Japanese Gardens – 318 Spring Creek Road. Info: 815-229-9390.

Memorial Hall – 211 N. Main St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Mon-Fri., or by appointment. Info: 815-969-1999.

Camp Grant – 1004 Samuelson Road. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Tues.-Sat. Restaurant on premises. Info: 815-395-0679.

Lewis Lemon Community Center – 1993 Mulberry St. Mon.-Fri., 5:30-11 p.m. Free. Info: 815-987-8800.

Ethnic Heritage Museum – 1129 S. Main St. Sun., 2-4 p.m. Info: 815-962-7402.

Pine Tree Pistol Club – Info about club & classes: 815-874-7399.

Sinnissippi Greenhouse – Sinnissippi Park. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info: 815-987-8800.

Graham-Ginestra House Museum – 1115 S. Main St. Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Info: 815-968-6044.

Midway Village – 6799 Guilford Road. Mon.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. Info: 815-397-9112.

Stone Quarry Recreation Park – 6845 N. German Church Road, Byron. Mon.-Fri., 4-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-8 p.m. Info: 815-234-8900.

Health Classes/Seniors Meetings/Support Groups – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health. Call for specific meetings/dates/info: 815-395-4505.

Support Groups/Youth Drop-in Hours – Diversity of Rockford, 117 S. Third St. Free. Weekly. Call for specific meetings/dates/info: 815-964-2639.

Alcoholics Anonymous – Call for locations/times/info: 815-558-4582, 815-227-4633 or 815-968-0333.

Narcotics Anonymous – Call for locations/times/info: 815-964-5959 or 888-656-7329.

Support for Retired Grievers – Zion Lutheran Church, 925 Fifth Ave. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Every other Wed. Call for dates/info: 815-636-4750.

Overeaters Anonymous – Various locations/dates. Call for prices/info: 815-397-8512 or 815-547-5932.

Rockford Public Library Used Book Shop – Rockford Public Library, 215 N. Wyman St. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606.

Ken-Rock Community Center – 3218 11th St. Various activities throughout the year. Info: 815-398-8864.

Womanspace – 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Various activities throughout the year. Info: 815-877-0118.

Heritage Farm Museum – 8059 N. River Road, Byron. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 217.

Poplar Grove Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum – 5151 Orth Road, Poplar Grove. Open weekdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 815-547-3115.

Rock River Valley Blood Center – 419 N. Sixth St. Mon.-Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Fri., 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Info: 815-965-8751 or 866-889-9037.

Kishwaukee Valley A.B.A.T.E. Meeting – V.F.W., 2018 Windsor Road, Loves Park. Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Info: 815-544-3088.

Open Doors – Court Street United Methodist Church Chapel, 215 N. Court St. 12:30-1 p.m. Every Wed. Enter north end. Info: 815-962-6061.

Historic Auto Attractions – 13825 Metric Drive, Roscoe. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-389-9999.

Angelic Organics Learning Center – 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Various classes & activities throughout the year. Info: 815-389-8455.

Byron Museum of History – 106 N. Union St., Byron. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 815-234-5031.

The Bridge Center of Rockford – 4861 American Road. Games & classes for beginners through experts. Info: 815-873-9334.

Becca’s Closet – One In Christ Church, 1502 Parkview Ave. Accepting donations of gently-used formal wear. Donations accepted Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at: Machesney Park City Hall (300 Machesney Road), Classic Formal Wear (Colonial Village Mall), United Way of Rock River Valley (612 N. Main St.), Crusader Clinic (1200 W. State St.) & Harlem Roscoe Fire Station (Bridge & Main streets, Roscoe). Info: 815-289-3551.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off – Rock River Water Reclamation District, 3333 Kishwaukee St. Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. Info: 815-387-7400.

Club Round: A Clubhouse for Round People – 7120 Windsor Lake Pkwy., Suite 202, Loves Park. Various activities throughout the year. Info: 815-639-0312.

Rockton Township Historical Society Museum – Corner of Blackhawk Blvd. & Green St., Rockton. Open for tours every Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 815-624-4830.

Having Trouble Hearing on the Phone? – Center for Sight & Hearing, 8038 Macintosh Lane. Mon.-Fri. Free amplified phone program. Must be Illinois resident and have standard phone service. Application/info: 815-332-6800.

Stretch & Belly Dance Combo Beginner’s Class – Club Round, 7120 Windsor Lake Parkway. 7:30-9 p.m. Classes every Mon., Wed. & Fri. Registration/info: 815-639-0312.

Adventure Club – Jarrett Center, Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. 9-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m. Ages 3-6. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Representative Ron Wait Office Hours – Zeke Giorgi Building, 200 S. Wyman St. Every Thursday. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Info: 815-987-7483.

Toddler Time – Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2001 N. Alpine Road. 9:15 -10:15 a.m. Every Mon. and Tues. Free. Info: 815-399-3171.

Wednesday, Sept. 23

Weekly Preschool Storytime – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Ages 3-5. Every Wed. Info: 815-332-5161.

Cruisers’ and Walkers’ Storytime – Rockford Public Library, 215 N. Wyman St. Children younger than 2. Every Wed. 9:30-10:15 a.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Bingo – Baltic Star Lodge, 1524 Ninth St. Doors open 9 a.m., first bingo 11:45 a.m. Every Wed. Info: 815-965-8132.

Preschool Story Time – Beloit Public Library, 409 Pleasant St., Beloit, Wis. Every Wed. 10 a.m. Ages 3-5. Info: 608-364-2915.

Lapsit Storytime – Beloit Public Library, 409 Pleasant St., Beloit, Wis. Every Wed. 10 a.m. Ages 12-24 months. Info: 608-364-2915.

Garden Tour – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. 1, 2 & 3 p.m. Riding tours, reserve a week in advance. Self-guided walking tours also available. Info: 815-965-8146.

Creature Feature and Music Nights – Otto’s Nightclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Every Wed. Info: 815-758-2715.

Edgebrook’s Farmer’s Market – Edgebrook Shopping Center, 1639 N. Alpine Road. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Every Wed. through Oct. 28. Info: 815-226-9193.

Prayer Vigil for Peace – Waterside Park, Corner of E. State Street and Water Street, Rockford. Every Wed. 5:30-6 p.m. Info: 815-520-0811.

Celebrating Lincoln – Historic Auto Attractions, 13825 Metric Drive, Roscoe. Info: 815-389-7917.

Take a Tour of Klehm Arboretum – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Info: 815-965-8146.

Cheerleading Class – Ken-Rock Community Center, 3218 11th St. 6-8 p.m. Info: 815-398-8864.

Abraham Lincoln and Manny Reaper Trial Exhibition – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St. Info: 815-964-2424.

Frederick Douglass Exhibit – Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. Info: 815-969-1999.

Zombie Movie Night – Kryptonite, 308 W. State St. Info: 815-965-0931.

Panel Discussion: Do We Really Want Video Slot Machines? – NIU Rockford Campus, 8500 E. State St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-964-7111.

Thursday, Sept. 24

Comedy Night – Chubby Rain House of Tunes, 4210 Countryside Estates Drive, Poplar Grove. 9-11:30 p.m. Every Thurs. Info: 815-765-1884.

Swing Dancing – St. Edward Church, 3004 11th St. 8-10:30 p.m. Every Thurs. Info: 815-914-7441.

Support for Grief After Suicide – Zion Lutheran Church, 925 Fifth Ave. 7 p.m. Free. Every other Thurs. Call for schedule/info: 815-636-4750.

2-Year-Olds’ Storytime – Rockford Public Library Main Branch, 215 N. Wyman St. 9:30-10 a.m. Every Thurs. Info: 815- 965-7606, option 5.

Shall We Dance Ballroom Dance – Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Road. Beginners 6 p.m., Intermediate/Advanced, 7 p.m. Every Thurs. Info: 815-718-1814.

Pre-School Storytime – Rockford Public Library Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 11 a.m.-noon. Ages 3-5. Every Thurs. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

A Ministry of Restoration Bible Study – Montague Branch Library, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 5:30 p.m. Every Thurs. Prayer every Tues. 6:30 p.m. For prayer or info: 815-966-6322.

Rockford Tai Chi Club Traditional Tai Chi Chuan Classes – Rockford Tai Chi Club, 7131 Windsor Lake Pkwy., Loves Park. 7 p.m. Info: 815-494-9483.

Reiki Share – Community of Christ Church, 6103 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. 6-8:30 p.m. First Thurs. of each month. Info: 815-398-6326.

Farmers’ Market – Main Street Square, 5301 Williams Drive, Roscoe.

Celebrating Lincoln – Historic Auto Attractions, 13825 Metric Drive, Roscoe. Info: 815-389-7917.

Take a Tour of Klehm Arboretum – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Info: 815-965-8146.

Abraham Lincoln and Manny Reaper Trial Exhibition – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St. Info: 815-964-2424.

Frederick Douglass Exhibit – Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. Info: 815-969-1999.

Open Fields Dinner Series – Noonan’s, 1902 Reid Farm Road. 6 p.m. Info: 815-986-4357.

“Over-indulgent Reds” Wine Seminar – Cru, 509 E. State St. 6:30 p.m. Info: 815-986-2633.

Financial Health Check Seminar – Blackhawk Bank, 2141 N. State St., Belvidere. 7:30 a.m. Info: 815-544-4357.

Belvidere Chamber of Commerce After Hours – Terri’s Gifts, 750 Beloit Road, Belvidere. 4:30-7 p.m. Info: 815-544-4357.

Panel Discussion: Community Development on Seventh Street – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-964-7111.

Animals and Art: Complementary Therapies in End-of-Life Care – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. 7:45-11:45 a.m. Info: 815-398-0500.

Friday, Sept. 25

Wee Read – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 9:30 a.m. Every Fri. For children up to age 2 and a caregiver. Info: 815-332-5161.

Drop-In Storytime – Rockford Public Library Main Branch, 215 N. Wyman St. 10-10:30 a.m. Every Fri. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Midtown District Farmers’ Market – Midtown District, 400 Seventh St. Every Fri. through Oct. 16. Info: 815-964-0995.

Colonial Village Farmers’ Market – Colonial Village Mall, 1240 S. Alpine Road. Every Fri. through Oct. Info: 815-398-3350.

Celebrating Lincoln – Historic Auto Attractions, 13825 Metric Drive, Roscoe. Info: 815-389-7917.

Take a Tour of Klehm Arboretum – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Info: 815-965-8146.

Passport to the Americas: Venture into the Amazon – Cliffbreakers Riverside Resort, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. 5:30 p.m. Info: 815-965-5784.

Frederick Douglass Exhibit – Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. Info: 815-969-1999.

Home-based Business Show – CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave., Cherry Valley. Info: 815-332-2440.

IceHogs vs. Rivermen Exhibition Game – MetroCentre, 300 Elm St. Info: 815-968-5222.

Sound Bites with Rachel Barton Pine – 1641 N. Alpine Road. Noon. Info: 815-965-0049.

45th Annual German Society of Rockford Oktoberfest – AllStarz Complex, 7125 Clinton Road, Loves Park. Info: 815-654-0300.

Saturday, Sept. 26

Free Tae Kwon Do Lessons – St. Patrick’s Church, 2505 School St. 3-4 p.m. Every Sat. Info: 815-965-9539.

Public Ice Skating – Carlson Arctic Ice Arena & Indoor Playground, 4150 N. Perryville Road, Loves Park. Info: 815-969-4069.

Rockford Tai Chi Club Traditional Tai Chi Chuan Classes – Rockford Tai Chi Club, 7131 Windsor Lake Pkwy., Loves Park. 7 p.m. Info: 815-494-9483.

Celebrating Lincoln – Historic Auto Attractions, 13825 Metric Drive, Roscoe. Info: 815-389-7917.

Take a Tour of Klehm Arboretum – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Info: 815-965-8146.

Saturday Family Fun at Lockwood Park – Lockwood Park Trailside Equestrian Center, 5209 Safford Road. Info: 815-987-8809.

Abraham Lincoln and Manny Reaper Trial Exhibition – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St. Info: 815-964-2424.

45th Annual German Society of Rockford Oktoberfest – AllStarz Complex, 7125 Clinton Road, Loves Park. Info: 815-654-0300.

Latest and Greatest Bulbs – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Info: 815-965-8146.

Home-based Business Show – CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave., Cherry Valley. Info: 815-332-2440.

Dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln – Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. 6 p.m. Info: 815-969-1999.

World War II Days – Midway Village & Museum, 6799 Guilford Road. Info: 815-397-9112.

IceHogs vs. Rivermen Exhibition Game – MetroCentre, 300 Elm St. Info: 815-968-5222.

Just for Kicks! Adult Co-Rec Kickball Tournament – Forest Hills Softball Diamonds, 7758 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Info: 815-654-3900.

National Alpaca Farm Days – Willow Glen Farm, 21000 Leroy Center Road, Capron. Info: 815-979-3072.

Stillman Valley Fall Festival Car Show – Highland Grade School, 410 S. Hickory St., Stillman Valley. 9 a.m.-noon. Info: 815-645-2266, ext. 2062.

Nature + Fitness = Good Health for Families – McHenry County Conservation District Pleasant Valley Shelter 2, 1840 US Hwy. 14, Woodstock. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Info: 815-338-6223.

Rockford Police Department Community Service Unit’s Crime Free Multi-Housing Seminar – Benson Stone Company, 1100 11th St. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-987-5866.

Sierra Club Fall Canoe Trip – Depart from Chicago Rockford International Airport, float to Byron Forest Preserve. Info: 847-455-2947.

Brownie Badge Course: Outdoor Adventure & Make It, Eat It – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Autumn Pioneer Festival – Boone County Conservation District, 603 N. Appleton Road, Belvidere. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-547-7935.

Sunday, Sept. 27

Good God Questions – Zion Lutheran Church, 925 Fifth Ave. 9:15 a.m. Every Sun. Free. Info: 815-964-4609.

Brew ’n’ View Movie Night – Krypto Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 7 p.m. Every Sun. Info: 815-965-0931.

“The Way” – Trinity Lutheran Church, 200 N. First St. Every first & third Sun. 5 p.m. Info: 815-963-4446.

Celebrating Lincoln – Historic Auto Attractions, 13825 Metric Drive, Roscoe. Info: 815-389-7917.

Take a Tour of Klehm Arboretum – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Info: 815-965-8146.

Musical Fun at the Museum – Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St. 2 p.m. Info: 815-962-7402.

45th Annual German Society of Rockford Oktoberfest – AllStarz Complex, 7125 Clinton Road, Loves Park. Info: 815-654-0300.

Canine Classic Dog Fair & Strut Your Mutt Walk – Sportscore I, 1288 Elmwood Road. 10 a.m. Info: 815-319-4100.

Home-based Business Show – CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave., Cherry Valley. Info: 815-332-2440.

World War II Days – Midway Village & Museum, 6799 Guilford Road. Info: 815-397-9112.

Just for Kicks! Adult Co-Rec Kickball Tournament – Forest Hills Softball Diamonds, 7758 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Info: 815-654-3900.

Antique Classic Motorcycle Show – Boone County Fairgrounds, 8791 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-229-0382.

National Alpaca Farm Days – Willow Glen Farm, 21000 Leroy Center Road, Capron. Info: 815-979-3072.

Photography Session: Castle Rock State Park – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. 3-5 p.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Autumn Pioneer Festival – Boone County Conservation District, 603 N. Appleton Road, Belvidere. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-547-7935.

Monday, Sept. 28

Story Time – Rockford Public Library Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 Jefferson St. 10-10:30 a.m. Ages 5-9. Every Mon. Registration/info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Pub Quiz – Krypto Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 5-8 p.m. Every Mon. Info: 815-965-0931.

3-Year-Olds’ Storytime – Rockford Public Library Main Branch, 215 N. Wyman St. 10-10:30 a.m. Every Mon. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Wee Read – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. Every Mon. 9:30 a.m. For children younger than 3 w/adult. Info: 815-332-5161.

Starlight Storytime – Rockford Public Library Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. Every Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Teen Gamers – Rockford Public Library Montague Branch, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 4-7 p.m. Ages 13-17. Every Mon. Registration/info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Chocolate City Nightlife – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9 p.m. Every Mon. Info: 815-621-4319.

“Go” Game Club – Beloit Public Library, 409 Pleasant St., Beloit, Wis. 6:30 p.m. Ages 8 and older. Every Mon. Info: 608-364-2915.

Take a Tour of Klehm Arboretum – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Info: 815-965-8146.

Frederick Douglass Exhibit – Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. Info: 815-969-1999.

Retail Business Roundtable – Zeke Giorgi Center, 200 S. Wyman St. 1 p.m. Info: 815-987-7433.

Tuesday, Sept.29

Baby TALK – Rockford Public Library Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 11-11:45 a.m. Every Tues. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Goodnews Addiction Program: Now Living Free – First Assembly of God, 5950 Spring Creek Road. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Every Tues. Info: 815-877-8000.

Story Time – Rockford Public Library Montague Branch, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 10-10:30 a.m. Ages 5-9. Every Tues. Registration/info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Real Estate Investing Informational Class – Century Building, 7210 E. State St. 7 p.m. Free. Every Tues. Reservations/info: 815-639-9278.

“Group Hope” Depression Support – Grace Episcopal Church, 10 S. Cherry St., Freeport. 7-8:30 p.m. Every first and third Tues. Info: 815-235-6171.

Family Story Time – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. Every Tues. 6:30 p.m. Info: 815-332-5161.

Teen Gamers – Rockford Public Library Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 Jefferson St. 3-5 p.m. Every Tues. Ages 13-17. Registration/info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Look, Listen & Learn Storytime – Rockford Public Library Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 11 a.m.-noon. Ages 3-5. Every Tues. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

4- to 6-Year-Olds Storytime – Rockford Public Library Main Branch, 215 N. Wyman St. 10-10:45 a.m. Every Tues. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Drop-In Storytime – Rockford Public Library Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Every Tues. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Molly’s Black & White Movie Nights – 505 Lounge, 505 E. State St. Free. Every Tues. Classic movies on projection screen with drink & dinner specials. Info: 815-962-3354.

Rockford Tai Chi Club Traditional Tai Chi Chuan Classes – Rockford Tai Chi Club, 7131 Windsor Lake Pkwy., Loves Park. 7 p.m. Info: 815-494-9483.

Edgar Cayce A.R.E Meetings – Highland Place, 2222 E. State St. Every other Tues. 7-8:30 p.m. Info: 815-234-2394.

Frederick Douglass Exhibit – Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. Info: 815-969-1999.

Abraham Lincoln and Manny Reaper Trial Exhibition – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St. Info: 815-964-2424.

Please have your free listing in to The Rock River Times the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication.

From the September 23-29, 2009 issue

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