Community Calendar: Week of May 5-11, 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, May 5
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.
Tai Chi in the Garden – Anderson Gardens, 340 Spring Creek Road. Info: 815-494-9483.
Rockford Police Department’s Third Citizens Police Academy – Public Safety Building, 420 W. State St. 1-3 p.m. Info: 815-987-5041.
Farmer’s Market & Specialty Crop Demonstration – Edgebrook Shopping Center, 1639 N. Alpine Road. Info: 815-226-0212.
Rock Valley College Business & Professional Institute Market Intelligence Workshop – Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Road. Info: 815-921-4517.
Comedians AJ Finney & Frank Roche – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Info: 815-877-8007.
Thursday, May 6
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.
Tai Chi in the Garden – Anderson Gardens, 340 Spring Creek Road. Info: 815-494-9483.
2010 Wildflower Walkabout: Explore North Central Illinios – Tuttle Clarkson Natural Area, 7300 Rte. 173, Poplar Grove. 6 p.m. Info: 815-964-6666.
Chicago’s Second City School of Improv – The Grove, 100 E. Grove St., Poplar Grove. 9 p.m. Info: 815-765-1002.
U.S. Bank Complimentary Dinner & Banking Seminar for Small Businesses – Lino’s Restaurant, 5611 E. State St. 5 p.m. Info: 815-987-4775.
First Thursday Beer Tasting: Michigan Beers – The Olympic Tavern, 2327 N. Main St. Info: 815-962-8758.
Focus Group for Student Assignment in District 205 – Lathrop Elementary School, 2603 Clover Ave. 6-8 p.m. Info: 815-966-3066.
Friday, May 7
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.
Benefit for Relay for Life – Krypto Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. Info: 815-965-0931.
Rockford Area Libertarians’ Meeting – Villa Di Roma, 1620 Harrison Ave. 7 p.m. Info: 815-963-1962.
Book Signing & Wine Tasting – Tinder Box, 2217 S. Perryville Road. 1 p.m. Info: 815-226-4441.
“The ScareZone” Seminar – Auburn High School, 5110 Auburn St. 4-5:30 p.m. Info: 815-965-6772.
National Public Gardens Day & Blossom Walk – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 815-965-8146.
Focus Group for Student Assignment in District 205 – Thompson Elementary School, 4949 Marion Ave. 5-7 p.m. Info: 815-966-3066.
Saturday, May 8
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.
The Gathering at Macktown – Macktown Forest Preserve, 2221 Freeport Road, Rockton. Info: 815-624-4200.
Rep. Chuck Jefferson’ Eighth Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon – Cliffbreakers, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. 9 a.m. Info: 815-987-7433.
Second Annual Wild Ones Woodland Open Yard Tours – Various locations and times. Info: 815-962-2725.
Carlyle Brewing Company Literacy Run – Vasa Park, 6616 42nd St. 9 a.m. Info: 815-222-1268.
Annual Plant Sale – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Info: 815-965-8146.
Birdfest 2010 – Sand Bluff Bird Observatory, 10602 Haas Road, Durand. Info: 815-629-2671.
Third Annual New Glarus Festival – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens, 411 Kent St. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 815-964-2424.
Comprehensive Community Solutions Food Drive – CCS, Inc. Campus, 907 S. Main St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-963-6236, ext. 246.
Groundwater Education Field Day – Spencer Conservation Area, Main Pavilion, 1318 N. Appleton Road, Belvidere. 9 a.m.-noon. Info: 815-547-7935.
Summerfield Zoo 2010 Opening Weekend – Summerfield Zoo, 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-547-4852.
Plants of Forest & Woodlands – McHenry County Conservation District, 18410 U.S. Hwy. 14, Woodstock. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-455-8588.
Critter Day: The Birds and the Bees – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 9-11 a.m. Info: 815-335-2915.
Free Skin Cancer Screening – OSF Saint Anthony Cancer Center, 5666 E. State St. 8 a.m.-noon. Info: 815-395-5036.
State/County Bird Count – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. 7 a.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 217.
Grand Opening of Keller Center & Nardi Equine Preserve – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 217.
Farm Animal Day for Families – 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 815-389-8455.
Spring Ice Show: Do You Think You Can Skate – Carlson Arctic Ice Arena & Sapora Playworld, 4150 N. Perryville Road, Loves Park. Info: 815-987-8800.
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War 128th Annual Encampment of the Illinois Department – Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. Info: 815-608-0423.
Burpee Explorers: Frogs – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. Info: 815-965-3433.
Focus Group for Student Assignment in District 205 – Auburn High School Freshman Campus, 5620 N. Pierpont Ave. Noon-2 p.m. Info: 815-966-3066.
Sunday, May 9
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.
A Tribute to the Butler Family – Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St. 2 p.m. Info: 815-962-7402.
The Gathering at Macktown – Macktown Forest Preserve, 2221 Freeport Road, Rockton. Info: 815-624-4200.
Annual Plant Sale – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Info: 815-965-8146.
Birdfest 2010 – Sand Bluff Bird Observatory, 10602 Haas Road, Durand. Info: 815-629-2671.
Summerfield Zoo 2010 Opening Weekend – Summerfield Zoo, 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-547-4852.
Spring Ice Show: Do You Think You Can Skate – Carlson Arctic Ice Arena & Sapora Playworld, 4150 N. Perryville Road, Loves Park. Info: 815-987-8800.
Mother’s Day Hike & Picnic Supper – Welty Environmental Center, 8606 W. County Road H, Beloit, Wis. 5:30 p.m. Info: 608-361-1377.
Monday, May 10
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.
Community Blood Drive – CVS Pharmacy, 8001 N. Second St., Machesney Park. 3-7 p.m. Info: 877-778-2299.
Comprehensive Community Solutions Furniture Drive – CCS, Inc. Campus, 907 S. Main St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-963-6236, ext. 246.
Comprehensive Community Solutions Food Drive – CCS, Inc. Campus, 907 S. Main St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-963-6236, ext. 246.
Tuesday, May 11
“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.
Tai Chi in the Garden – Anderson Gardens, 340 Spring Creek Road. Info: 815-494-9483.
Bird Hikes – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. 4 p.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 217.
Redwood Anniversary – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. 7 a.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 217.
Proposal Writing Workshop: Writing Federal Proposals – Rockford College, 5050 E. State St. 6-8:30 p.m. Info: 815-394-4384.
Comprehensive Community Solutions Furniture Drive – CCS, Inc. Campus, 907 S. Main St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-963-6236, ext. 246.a
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