Community Calendar: Week of Feb. 24-March 2, 2010

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. Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 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.

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.-Wed., Noon-6 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-1 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, Feb. 24

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.

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.

Pre-Read – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 9:30 a.m. For children ages 3-6 and a caregiver. Info: 815-332-5161.

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

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

Gentle Yoga – OSF Center for Health, 5510 E. State St. 12:10 p.m.-12:55 p.m. Info: 815-395-5036.

Heart Smart for Women Class – Nash Recreation Center, 304 S. Fifth St., Oregon. Noon-1 p.m. Info: 815-732-7330, ext. 279.

“African-Americans in Rockford – Lincoln’s Era” – Rockford Public Library, 215 N. Wyman St. Thru Feb. Info: 815-965-7606.

Free Tax Preparation for Downsized Workers – Liberty Tax Service, 916 W. Riverside Blvd., or 7007 N. Second St., Machesney Park for first-time customers. Info: 815-654-9398.

Comedians Joe Zimmerman & Conrad Courtney – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Info: 815-877-8007.

“Read Aloud of Black American Voices” – Rockford College, Howard Colman Library, 5050 E. State St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 815-226-4098.

Community Gardens: Building Communities Through Gardening – Rockford Public Library East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 5-8 p.m. Info: 815-986-4357.

Potluck Dinner – Centennial United Methodist Church, 219 S. Second St. 6 p.m. Info: 815-965-8611.

Free Tax Preparation for Downsized Workers – Liberty Tax Service, 916 W. Riverside Blvd., or 7007 N. Second St., Machesney Park for first-time customers. Info: 815-654-9398.

Thursday, Feb. 25

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.

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.

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.

Pre-Read – Blackhawk Fire Station, 4919 Blackhawk Road, Cherry Valley. 10:30 a.m. For children ages 3-6. Info: 815-332-5161.

Wee Read – Blackhawk Fire Station, 4919 Blackhawk Road, Cherry Valley. 9:30 a.m. For children up to age 3 and a caregiver. Info: 815-332-5161.

Kids Craft Night – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 6 p.m. Info: 815-332-5161.

Gentle Yoga – OSF Center for Health, 5510 E. State St. 9 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Info: 815-395-5036.

“African-Americans in Rockford – Lincoln’s Era” – Rockford Public Library, 215 N. Wyman St. Thru Feb. Info: 815-965-7606.

Look, Listen & Learn Storytime – Rockford Public Library East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 11 a.m.-noon. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Girls Group – Rockford Public Library Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 Jefferson St. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

D.A.R.E. Prescription & Over-the-Counter Disposal Event – Stephen Mack Middle School, 11810 Old River Road, Rockton. 4-8 p.m. Info: 815-624-1252.

Goose Island Beer Dinner – Olympic Tavern, 2327 N. Main St. Info: 815-962-8758.

Free Tax Preparation for Downsized Workers – Liberty Tax Service, 916 W. Riverside Blvd., or 7007 N. Second St., Machesney Park for first-time customers. Info: 815-654-9398.

Home School Workshop: Mapping Earth’s Features – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 2-4 p.m. Info: 815-965-3433.

Tax Facts Informational Meeting – Booker Washington Center, 425 Kent St. 6-7:30 p.m. Info: 815-987-7433.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Training – Janet Wattles Center, 526 W. State St. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-720-5097.

“Race and the Schools” – Unitarian Universalist Church, 4848 Turner St. 7:30 p.m. Info: 815-964-7111.

Friday, Feb. 26

Gentle Yoga – OSF Center for Health, 5510 E. State St. 12:10 p.m.-12:55 p.m. Info: 815-395-5036.

“African-Americans in Rockford – Lincoln’s Era” – Rockford Public Library, 215 N. Wyman St. Thru Feb. Info: 815-965-7606.

Drop-In Storytime – Rockford Public Library Main Branch, 215 N. Wyman St. 10:30-11 a.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

30th Annual Rockford Home Show – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Info: 815-877-8043.

29th Annual RAMM Scholars Banquet – Cliffbreaker’s Riverside Resort, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. 6:45 p.m. Info: 815-519-1920.

Black History Month Celebration Dinner – JT’s Bourbon Street Grille, 1407 N. Main St. 6 p.m. Info: 815-987-7433.

St. Bernadette Parish & Knights of Columbus 470 Fish Fry – St. Bernadette Parish Center, 2300 Bell Ave. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Info: 815-670-5506.

Forest City Rod and Gun Club’s Annual Walleye Dinner – Ken-Rock Community Center, 3218 11th St. 5-8 p.m. Info: 815-398-8864.

Stay Young to 100 Book Signing & Presentation by Charlotte Hackin – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 1 p.m. Info: 815-986-0628.

Free Tax Preparation for Downsized Workers – Liberty Tax Service, 916 W. Riverside Blvd., or 7007 N. Second St., Machesney Park for first-time customers. Info: 815-654-9398.

Saturday, Feb. 27

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

Weiskopf Observatory Public Viewing – Byron Forest Preserve District, Weiskopf Observatory, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. Every Sat. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 216.

“African-Americans in Rockford – Lincoln’s Era” – Rockford Public Library, 215 N. Wyman St. Thru Feb. Info: 815-965-7606.

Donations for Illinois Growth Enterprises’ Great Finds Garage Sale – Illinois Growth Enterprises, 7200 Clinton Road, Loves Park. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 815-962-8333.

OSF Saint Anthony Golf Conditioning Program – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health, 5510 E. State St. 9 a.m. Info: 815-395-4604.

Webkinz – Rockford Public Library Montague Branch, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 2-4 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

2010 Winter Bag Toss Olympics: Round 3 – Olympic Tavern, 2327 N. Main St. Info: 815-962-8758.

Eclectica Technique & Improv Clinic – Mendelssohn Perfroming Arts Center, 415 N. Church St. 4 p.m. Info: 815-543-7627.

City of Rockford Pipe Band’s Kilted Bowling 2010 – Cherry Bowl, 1771 CherryVale North Blvd., Cherry Valley. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-332-9595.

30th Annual Rockford Home Show – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Info: 815-877-8043.

Martisor Party – University of Illinois College of Medicine, 1601 Parkview Ave. 11 a.m. Info: 815-395-1212.

22nd Annual Depot Stove Gang Model Railroad Show & Swap Meet – Lena-Winslow High School, 517 Fremont St., Lena. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-238-7888.

IceHogs vs. Peoria Rivermen – MetroCentre, 300 Elm St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-968-5222.

Tuskegee Airmen in Rockford – Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. 1-4:30 p.m. Info: 815-969-1999.

Golf Conditioning Program – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health, 5510 E. State St. 9 a.m. Info: 815-395-4604.

Home School Class: Discovering Density – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 815-965-3433.

PAWS Humane Society/PETCO Adoption Center Grand Opening Celebration – PETCO, 6305 E. State St. Noon-5 p.m. Info: 815-299-7297.

Free Tax Preparation for Downsized Workers – Liberty Tax Service, 916 W. Riverside Blvd., or 7007 N. Second St., Machesney Park for first-time customers. Info: 815-654-9398.

Sunday, Feb. 28

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.

Huntington’s Disease Support Group – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State St. Second Sun. of each month. 2-4 p.m. Info: 815-395-5036.

“African-American Life post-Civil War” & Carnevale! – Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St. 2-4 p.m. Info: 815-962-7402.

30th Annual Rockford Home Show – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Info: 815-877-8043.

Behind the Scenes Tour – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. Info: 815-397-9112.

Rockford Rampage vs. Milwaukee Wave – MetroCentre, 300 Elm St. 5 p.m. Info: 815-968-5222.

Tuskegee Airmen in Rockford – Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. 1-4:30 p.m. Info: 815-969-1999.

Green Film Festival – Unitarian Universalist Church, 221 Dean St., Woodstock. 2-9 p.m. Info: 815-338-0731.

22nd Annual Depot Stove Gang Model Railroad Show & Swap Meet – Lena-Winslow High School, 517 Fremont St., Lena. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-238-7888.

Free Tax Preparation for Downsized Workers – Liberty Tax Service, 916 W. Riverside Blvd., or 7007 N. Second St., Machesney Park for first-time customers. Info: 815-654-9398.

Monday, March 1

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

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.

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

Wee Read – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 9:30 a.m. For children up to age 3 and a caregiver. Info: 815-332-5161.

“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.

Gentle Yoga – OSF Center for Health, 5510 E. State St. 12:10 p.m.-12:55 p.m. Info: 815-395-5036.

Sunset Storytime – Rockford Public Library Main Branch, Little Theater, 215 N. Wyman St. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Tuesday, March 2

“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.

Barks & Books – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 6 p.m. Info: 815-332-5161.

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

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

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

Gentle Yoga – OSF Center for Health, 5510 E. State St. 9 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Info: 815-395-5036.

Heart Smart for Women Class – Byron Public Library, 100 S. Washington St., Byron. Noon-1 p.m. Info: 815-732-7330, ext. 279.

Family Skate – Carlson Arctic Ice Arena & Sapora Playworld, 4150 N. Perryville Road, Loves Park. 8 p.m. Info: 815-969-4069.

Sunset Story Hour – Rockford Public Library Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Sunset Story Hour – Rockford Public Library East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Kids Club: Crafts & Fun! – Rockford Public Library Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 4-5 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Volunteer Open House – Natural Land Institute, 320 S. Third St. 4-6 p.m. Info: 815-964-6666.

Proposal Writing Workshop: Grant Readiness – Rockford College, 5050 E. State St. 6-8:30 p.m. Info: 815-394-4384.

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

From the Feb. 24-Mar. 2, 2010 issue

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