Community Calendar: Week of May 12-18, 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 12

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.

Farmer’s Market & Specialty Crop Demonstration – Edgebrook Shopping Center, 1639 N. Alpine Road. Info: 815-226-0212.

Rockford Through the Pages: A Peek into Vintage Scrapbooks – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. Info: 815-397-9112.

Anderson Japanese Gardens Season Opening – Anderson Japanese Gardens Visitor Center, 318 Spring Creek Road. Info: 815-229-9390.

Lifescape’s Senior Follies – First Evangelical Free Church, 2223 N. Mulford Road. Info: 815-963-1609.

“How to do Business with Rockford Schools” – Administration Building, 201 S. Madison St. 10 a.m. Info: 815-489-7205.

“Small Town Heritage: Life in Illinois Communities, 1870-1920” – Byron Museum, 110 N. Union St., Byron. 5:30 p.m. Info: 815-234-5031.

Comedians Chris Hegedus & Andy Ritchie – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Info: 815-877-8007.

2010 Wildflower Walkabout – Pecatonica River Forest Preserve, Rockford. 6 p.m. Info: 815-964-6666.

Public Construction Workshop – Project First Rate, 111 S. Madison St. Info: 815-965-0768.

Thursday, May 13

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.

17th Annual Black/Hispanic Achievers Awards Ceremony – Radisson Hotel, 200 S. Bell School Road. 6 p.m. Info: 815-489-1126.

Spring Splendor Luncheon & Style Show – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. Info: 815-229-1999.

Brownie Try-It: Numbers & Shapes – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

North Central Illinois Ornithological Society Meeting – Winnebago County Forest Preserve District Headquarters, 5500 Northrock Drive. 7 p.m. Info: 815-968-4732.

Rockford Through the Pages: A Peek into Vintage Scrapbooks – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. Info: 815-397-9112.

Friday, May 14

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.

Rockford Through the Pages: A Peek into Vintage Scrapbooks – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. Info: 815-397-9112.

Saturday, May 15

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.

Stay Young to 100 Book Signing with Charlotte Hackin – Choices Natural Market, 6551 E. Riverside Blvd. 11 a.m. Info: 815-282-1861.

Rockford Rage vs. Arch River Girls St. Lunachix – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. 7 p.m. Info: 815-871-4859.

Rockford Through the Pages: A Peek into Vintage Scrapbooks – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. Info: 815-397-9112.

Free Tennis Summer Kick-Off – Guilford Tennis Center, 5620 Spring Creek Road. Info: 815-987-8800.

Oral History Workshop – Lincoln Center, 845 Hackett St., Beloit, Wis. 9 a.m.-noon. Info: 608-365-7835.

Singles Together Across Rockford 20th Anniversary Reunion Dinner – Grace Lutheran Church, 343 Grand Ave., Loves Park. 6:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-4279.

2010 Rockford Marathon – Downtown Rockford. 7 a.m. Info: 888-201-2316.

2010 Preschool Workshop Featuring Tom Lichtenheld – Rockford Public Library, 215 N. Wyman St. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info: 815-965-7606, ext. 609.

Meet the Author: Tom Lichtenheld – Rockford Public Library East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 3-5 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, ext. 609.

“How to Make a Living Making Things Up” Luncheon Fundraiser to Benefit Rockford Public Library – Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Road. Noon-2 p.m. Info: 815-987-6611.

Nature Rocks: Flower Power – Welty Environmental Center, 8606 W. County Road H, Beloit, Wis.10-11:30 a.m. Info: 608-361-1377.

Spring Wildflower Hike – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. 9 a.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Cheesemaking – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Info: 815-389-8455.

Semi-Annual Pec Thing Antique & Flea Market – Winnebago County Fair Grounds, 500 W. First St., Pecatonica. Info: 815-239-1641.

Magnolia Festival – North End Commons, 1400 N. Main St. Info: 815-363-5550.

Rockford Igniting Hope Event – 309 S. Main St. (above Sammy’s Restaurant). 6:30-9 p.m. Info: 773-293-6710.

Open House at Searls Dog Park – Searls Park, 4950 Safford Road. Info: 815-969-4068.

Sunday, May 16

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, Celebrating Italian Weddings & Traditions – Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St. 2 p.m. Info: 815-962-7402.

Semi-Annual Pec Thing Antique & Flea Market – Winnebago County Fair Grounds, 500 W. First St., Pecatonica. Info: 815-239-1641.

Rockford Through the Pages: A Peek into Vintage Scrapbooks – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. Info: 815-397-9112.

Ms. Elizabeth Peterd-Stanfield 100th Birthday Celebration – Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St. 2 p.m. Info: 815-962-7402.

“Travelogue to Iran” – Baha’i Center, 1639 N. Alpine Road. 11 a.m. Info: 815-964-7111.

Magnolia Festival – North End Commons, 1400 N. Main St. Info: 815-363-5550.

Walking Tour – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. 2-4 p.m. Info: 815-389-8455.

Goodwill Diva Sale Fundraiser – Holiday Inn, 7550 E. State St. Info: 815-987-6237.

Openfields Farm Tour – Various locations and times. Info: 815-986-4357.

Monday, May 17

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, May 18

“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.

Stroke and Osteoporosis Screenings – St. Rita Catholic Church, 6254 Valley Knoll Drive. 9 a.m. Info: 877-237-1287.

Brownie Try-It: Puppets & Dolls – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Home School Class – Time Travel: Reptiles – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 2-4 p.m. Info: 815-965-3433.

Rockford Through the Pages: A Peek into Vintage Scrapbooks – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. Info: 815-397-9112.

From the May 12-18, 2010 issue

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