Community Calendar: Week of April 21-27, 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. Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 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.
Intermediate Writing/Publishing Class – Meets every Mon. Call for information. Info: 224-343-0384.
Introduction to Card-Making/Stamping – Meets every Thurs. Call for information. Info: 224-343-0384.
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, April 21
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.
Rockford Police Department’s Third Citizens Police Academy – Public Safety Building, 420 W. State St. 1-3 p.m. Info: 815-987-5041.
16th Annual Botanica: A Gardener’s Luncheon – Cliffbreaker’s, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. Info: 815-965-8146.
“Swing Into Spring With the GAP” – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State St. 5 p.m. Info: 815-395-5493.
“Organic vs. Local Foods: What is More Sustainable?” – JustGoods, 201 Seventh St. 7-9 p.m. Info: 815-965-8903.
Illinois Care Rx & Circuit Breaker Sign Up – New Zion Baptist Church, 604 Salter Ave. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 815-963-1609.
Community Blood Drive – CVS Pharmacy, 6506 Alpine Road, Loves Park. 3-7 p.m. Info: 877-778-2299.
Shopping Smart at the Supermarket – Logli Supermarket, 2642 Charles St. 6-7 p.m. Info: 815-986-4357.
Thursday, April 22
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.
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.
Young Ya-Ya Book Club – All Things, 1914 Crosby St. 5:30-7 p.m. Every Thurs. Info: 224-343-0384.
Draft Day – Olympic Tavern, 2327 N. Main St. Info: 815-962-8758.
RACE: The Power of an Illusion – YWCA of Rockford, 4900 E. State St. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Info: 815-316-6122.
Rockford Urban Ministries & Blackhawk Sierra Club Earth Day Potluck Dinner & Program – Bethany United Methodist Church, 410 Eighth St. 6 p.m. Info: 815-964-7111.
“Grieving, Loss and Healing” – NorthPointe Community Room, 5605 E. Rockton Road, Roscoe. 6-8 p.m. Info: 877-363-7421.
“Meet Carl Welty” – Beloit Historical Society Building, 845 Hackett St., Beloit, Wis. 6:30 p.m. Info: 608-361-1377.
Earth Forces: Quaking Forces – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 2-4 p.m. Info: 815-965-3433.
“Spying on Antiquity: Declassified U.S. Intelligence Satellite Imagery & Near Eastern Archaeology” – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 7:30 p.m. Info: 815-262-1261.
Shopping Smart at the Supermarket – Sullivan’s Foods, 703 N. Elida St., Winnebago. 9-10 a.m. Info: 815-986-4357.
Friday, April 23
Gentle Yoga – OSF Center for Health, 5510 E. State St. 12:10 p.m.-12:55 p.m. Info: 815-395-5036.
Drop-In Storytime – Rockford Public Library Main Branch, 215 N. Wyman St. 10:30-11 a.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.
Community Health Works Open House – Community Health Works, 303 Andrews St., Ste. 303, Belvidere. 8 a.m. Info: 815-765-0444.
Earth Day Wine & Beer Tasting – Artale Wine Company, 6876 Spring Creek Road. Info: 815-874-9604.
Saturday, April 24
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.
Webkinz – Rockford Public Library Montague Branch, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 2-4 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.
Beading/Jewelry Class – All Things, 1914 Crosby St. 5:30-7 p.m. Info: 224-343-0384.
Earth Day Celebration: “Green is Gr$$n” – Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Road. Noon-4 p.m. Info: 815-921-4451.
Annual Dyno Shootout – Kegel Harley-Davidson, 7125 Harrison Ave., Cherry Valley. Info: 815-332-7125.
Peonies from A-Z – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Info: 815-965-8146.
Kantorei: Real Men Sing Workshop – Second Congregational Church, 318 N. Church St. Info: 815-963-2544.
Celebrate Earth & Sky – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Info: 815-965-3433.
Habitat for Humanity Mostaccioli Benefit Dinner – First Baptist Church, 1255 Jackson St., Belvidere. 4-8 p.m. Info: 815-509-9815.
Womanspace Annual Spring Benefit Luncheon: “A Garden Party” – Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club, 5151 Guilford Road. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 815-877-0118.
Earthkeeper Overnighter – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.
Time Travel: The Invasion of Land – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 1-4 p.m. Info: 815-965-3433.
“Sandcastles on Saturday” Program for Children of Divorced Parents – Beloit Memorial Hospital, 1969 W. Hart Road, Beloit, Wis. 9 a.m.-noon. Info: 608-364-5686.
Eastern Star & Masonic Dinner Dance – Rochelle Country Club, 555 S. Seventh St., Rochelle. 5 p.m. Info: 815-904-3469.
Rockford RiverHawks’ Job Fair – Road Ranger Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 9-11 a.m. Info: 815-885-2255.
Sixth Annual Spring Fun & Safety Day – Rock Valley Federal Credit Union, 1201 Clifford Ave., Loves Park. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Info: 815-877-0441.
Boone County Conservation District’s Second Annual Green Ball – Bel-Mar Country Club, 7450 Business Rte. 20, Belvidere. Info: 815-547-7935.
Third Annual Empty Bowls Soup Supper – Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport. 4-7 p.m. Info: 815-238-1402.
“Starting Your Organic Garden” – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 815-389-8455.
22nd Annual Berry Ball Fundraiser: Wide World of Sports Tailgate Party – Giovanni’s Restaurant, 610 Bell School Road. 6 p.m. Info: 815-720-4914.
63rd NASCAR Whelen All-American Series – Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Info: 815-633-1500.
Sunday, April 25
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, Celebrate Carnivale, A Tribute to the Butler Family – Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St. 2 p.m. Info: 815-962-7402.
Open House for Rose Duguid Costello – Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St. 2 p.m. Info: 815-962-7402.
Knights of Columbus Buffet Breakfast – St. Edward’s Community Center, 3004 11th St. 8-11:30 a.m. Info: 815-494-7869.
Earth Day Ceremony: “Awaken to the Symphony” – YMCA Camp Winnebago, 5804 N. Main St. 6:30 p.m. Info: 815-222-9488.
New Milford Fire Auxiliary Breakfast – New Milford Fire Station, 2177 Will James Road. 8-11 a.m. Info: 815-874-7186.
OSF Heritage Run – Downtown Rockford. 1 p.m. Info: 815-226-2000.
Monday, April 26
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.
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services Informational Press Conference – EJ Zeke Giorgi Building, Lower Level Auditorium, 200 S. Wyman St. 10 a.m. Info: 815-967-3732.
“Miracle on the Pecatonica” – JustGoods, 201 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-964-6666.
Tuesday, April 27
“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.
Vintage Ya-Ya Book Club – All Things, 1914 Crosby St. 5:30-7 p.m. Every Tues. Info: 224-343-0384.
29th Annual Bloody Lake Rendezvous – Blackhawk Memorial Park, County Trunk Y, Woodford, Wis. Info: 815-633-1204.
“Power of Preventive Health” – University of Illinois College of Medicine, 1601 Parkview Ave. 6 p.m. Info: 815-262-4877.
Celebrate Earth & Sky – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 2-4 p.m. Info: 815-965-3433.
Proposal Writing Workshop: Developing Budgets – Rockford College, 5050 E. State St. 6-8:30 p.m. Info: 815-394-4384.
From the April 21-27, 2010 issue
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