Community Calendar: Week of Oct. 6-12, 2010
Ongoing Attractions
Burpee Museum of Natural History – 737 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 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-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-6 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, Oct. 6
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.
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 – Edgebrook Shopping Center, 1639 N. Alpine Road. Info: 815-226-0212.
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Info: 815-963-6769.
Comedian Brian Aldridge – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Info: 815-877-8007.
Volunteer Host/Hostess Training – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 6 p.m. Info: 815-335-2915.
Thursday, Oct. 7
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.
“Somethin’ to Write Home About: Letters from the Regional History Center Collections” – NIU, Founders Memorial Library, 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Info: 815-753-1779.
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Info: 815-963-6769.
CherryVale Farmer’s Market – CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave. Info: 815-332-2440.
Main Street Square Farmer’s Market – Main Street Square, 5301 Williams Drive, Roscoe. Info: 815-978-6863.
“What’s Happening in Haiti?” – Hilltop Ministries, 8301 Mitchell Road, Machesney Park. 7 p.m.
Rockford Area Libertarians Meeting – Villa Di Roma Restaurant, 1620 Harrison Ave. 7 p.m. Info: 815-963-1962.
Illinois Children’s Savings Account Task Force Public Hearing – Rockford College, Regent’s Hall, 5050 E. State St. 7-8:30 p.m. Info: 312-814-1700.
First Thursday Beer Tasting – Olympic Tavern, 2327 N. Main St. Info: 815-962-8758.
Friday, Oct. 8
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.
Summer Skating Program – SkateCo, 3209 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-noon. Info: 815-877-4020.
Heartland Community Church Farmer’s Market – Heartland Community Church, 1240 S. Alpine Road. Info: 815-395-8000.
“Somethin’ to Write Home About: Letters from the Regional History Center Collections” – NIU, Founders Memorial Library, 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Info: 815-753-1779.
Midtown Farmer’s Market – 1132 Second Ave. 3-7 p.m. Info: 815-713-7720.
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Info: 815-963-6769.
Book Sale Fund-raiser – Unitarian Universalist Church, 4848 Turner St. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-636-2669.
Book Talk with Author Patricia Haley – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 7-8 p.m. Info: 815-987-6610.
Shooters and Hooters – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. 7-9 p.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.
Fish Fry – Zion Lutheran Church, 925 Fifth Ave. 5:30-7 p.m. Info: 815-964-4609.
Saturday, Oct. 9
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.
North End Commons Farmer’s Market – North End Commons, 1400 N. Main St. Info: 815-962-1234.
Beloit Farmer’s Market – Corner of Grand & State Streets, Beloit, Wis.
Main Street Square Farmer’s Market – Main Street Square, 5301 Williams Drive, Roscoe.
Belvidere Farmer’s Market – Belvidere Farmer’s Market, 1940 N. State St., Belvidere.
Saturday Family Fun – Lockwood Park Trailside Equestrian Center, 5209 Safford Road. Info: 815-987-8800.
“Somethin’ to Write Home About: Letters from the Regional History Center Collections” – NIU, Founders Memorial Library, 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Info: 815-753-1779.
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Info: 815-963-6769.
Spaces Within Children’s Class: To the Galaxy and Beyond! – Rockford Art Museum, 711 N. Main St. 2-3:30 p.m. Info: 815-972-2874.
“Dyeing With Plants” – Boone County Conservation District, 603 N. Appleton Road, Belvidere. 9 a.m.-noon. Info: 815-547-7935.
Macktown’s Antique Roadshow – Macktown Forest Preserve, 2221 Freeport Road, Rockton. Info: 815-624-4200.
Sandcastles Program for Children Coping with Divorce – Beloit Health System Hospital, 1905 Huebbe Pkwy., Beloit, Wis. 9 a.m.-noon. Info: 608-364-5686.
30th Annual Chili Shootout – Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Info: 815-399-2233.
Scarecrow Harvest Festival – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. Info: 815-397-9112.
Guided Bird Hike – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 8 a.m. Info: 815-335-2915.
IceHogs vs. Manitoba Moose – MetroCentre, 300 Elm St. 4:30 p.m. Info: 815-968-5222.
Sunday, Oct. 10
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.
Camp Grant: The Black Soldier – Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St. 2 p.m. Info: 815-962-7402.
Keeping Culture Alive Through Music – Macktown Forest Preserve, 2221 Freeport Road, Rockton. Info: 815-624-4200.
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Info: 815-963-6769.
25th Annual Baird Head of the Rock Regatta – Downtown Rockford. Info: 815-715-9118.
Scarecrow Harvest Festival – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. Info: 815-397-9112.
Go Bike! Rockford – Brown Park, 2010 N. Main St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 815-519-6685.
IceHogs vs. Grand Rapids Griffins – MetroCentre, 300 Elm St. 4 p.m. Info: 815-968-5222.
Monday, Oct. 11
Zombie Night – 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.
Monday Evening Zumba Classes – Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, 1340 S. Alpine Road. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Info: 636-795-8553.
“Somethin’ to Write Home About: Letters from the Regional History Center Collections” – NIU, Founders Memorial Library, 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Info: 815-753-1779.
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Info: 815-963-6769.
Annual Pumpkin Patch Day – Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Road. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-289-0728.
Rockford College Visit Day – Rockford College, 5050 E. State St. 9:45 a.m.-noon. Info: 815-226-4050.
Tuesday, Oct. 12
“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.
Adult Grief Support Group – Beloit Regional Hospice Office, 655 Third St., Ste. 200, Beloit, Wis. 6-7:30 p.m. Info: 608-363-7421.
“Somethin’ to Write Home About: Letters from the Regional History Center Collections” – NIU, Founders Memorial Library, 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Info: 815-753-1779.
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Info: 815-963-6769.
Health Literacy Seminar 2010: An Introduction to Health Literacy – University of Illinois, Rockford, 1601 Parkview Ave. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Info: 815-395-5703.
From the Oct. 6-12, 2010 issue
Ongoing Attractions
Burpee Museum of Natural History – 737 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 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-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-6 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, Oct. 6
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.
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 – Edgebrook Shopping Center, 1639 N. Alpine Road. Info: 815-226-0212.
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Info: 815-963-6769.
Comedian Brian Aldridge – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Info: 815-877-8007.
Volunteer Host/Hostess Training – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 6 p.m. Info: 815-335-2915.
Thursday, Oct. 7
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.
“Somethin’ to Write Home About: Letters from the Regional History Center Collections” – NIU, Founders Memorial Library, 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Info: 815-753-1779.
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Info: 815-963-6769.
CherryVale Farmer’s Market – CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave. Info: 815-332-2440.
Main Street Square Farmer’s Market – Main Street Square, 5301 Williams Drive, Roscoe. Info: 815-978-6863.
“What’s Happening in Haiti?” – Hilltop Ministries, 8301 Mitchell Road, Machesney Park. 7 p.m.
Rockford Area Libertarians Meeting – Villa Di Roma Restaurant, 1620 Harrison Ave. 7 p.m. Info: 815-963-1962.
Illinois Children’s Savings Account Task Force Public Hearing – Rockford College, Regent’s Hall, 5050 E. State St. 7-8:30 p.m. Info: 312-814-1700.
First Thursday Beer Tasting – Olympic Tavern, 2327 N. Main St. Info: 815-962-8758.
Friday, Oct. 8
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.
Summer Skating Program – SkateCo, 3209 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-noon. Info: 815-877-4020.
Heartland Community Church Farmer’s Market – Heartland Community Church, 1240 S. Alpine Road. Info: 815-395-8000.
“Somethin’ to Write Home About: Letters from the Regional History Center Collections” – NIU, Founders Memorial Library, 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Info: 815-753-1779.
Midtown Farmer’s Market – 1132 Second Ave. 3-7 p.m. Info: 815-713-7720.
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Info: 815-963-6769.
Book Sale Fund-raiser – Unitarian Universalist Church, 4848 Turner St. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-636-2669.
Book Talk with Author Patricia Haley – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 7-8 p.m. Info: 815-987-6610.
Shooters and Hooters – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. 7-9 p.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.
Fish Fry – Zion Lutheran Church, 925 Fifth Ave. 5:30-7 p.m. Info: 815-964-4609.
Saturday, Oct. 9
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.
North End Commons Farmer’s Market – North End Commons, 1400 N. Main St. Info: 815-962-1234.
Beloit Farmer’s Market – Corner of Grand & State Streets, Beloit, Wis.
Main Street Square Farmer’s Market – Main Street Square, 5301 Williams Drive, Roscoe.
Belvidere Farmer’s Market – Belvidere Farmer’s Market, 1940 N. State St., Belvidere.
Saturday Family Fun – Lockwood Park Trailside Equestrian Center, 5209 Safford Road. Info: 815-987-8800.
“Somethin’ to Write Home About: Letters from the Regional History Center Collections” – NIU, Founders Memorial Library, 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Info: 815-753-1779.
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Info: 815-963-6769.
Spaces Within Children’s Class: To the Galaxy and Beyond! – Rockford Art Museum, 711 N. Main St. 2-3:30 p.m. Info: 815-972-2874.
“Dyeing With Plants” – Boone County Conservation District, 603 N. Appleton Road, Belvidere. 9 a.m.-noon. Info: 815-547-7935.
Macktown’s Antique Roadshow – Macktown Forest Preserve, 2221 Freeport Road, Rockton. Info: 815-624-4200.
Sandcastles Program for Children Coping with Divorce – Beloit Health System Hospital, 1905 Huebbe Pkwy., Beloit, Wis. 9 a.m.-noon. Info: 608-364-5686.
30th Annual Chili Shootout – Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Info: 815-399-2233.
Scarecrow Harvest Festival – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. Info: 815-397-9112.
Guided Bird Hike – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 8 a.m. Info: 815-335-2915.
IceHogs vs. Manitoba Moose – MetroCentre, 300 Elm St. 4:30 p.m. Info: 815-968-5222.
Sunday, Oct. 10
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.
Camp Grant: The Black Soldier – Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St. 2 p.m. Info: 815-962-7402.
Keeping Culture Alive Through Music – Macktown Forest Preserve, 2221 Freeport Road, Rockton. Info: 815-624-4200.
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Info: 815-963-6769.
25th Annual Baird Head of the Rock Regatta – Downtown Rockford. Info: 815-715-9118.
Scarecrow Harvest Festival – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. Info: 815-397-9112.
Go Bike! Rockford – Brown Park, 2010 N. Main St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 815-519-6685.
IceHogs vs. Grand Rapids Griffins – MetroCentre, 300 Elm St. 4 p.m. Info: 815-968-5222.
Monday, Oct. 11
Zombie Night – 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.
Monday Evening Zumba Classes – Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, 1340 S. Alpine Road. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Info: 636-795-8553.
“Somethin’ to Write Home About: Letters from the Regional History Center Collections” – NIU, Founders Memorial Library, 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Info: 815-753-1779.
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Info: 815-963-6769.
Annual Pumpkin Patch Day – Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Road. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-289-0728.
Rockford College Visit Day – Rockford College, 5050 E. State St. 9:45 a.m.-noon. Info: 815-226-4050.
Tuesday, Oct. 12
“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.
Adult Grief Support Group – Beloit Regional Hospice Office, 655 Third St., Ste. 200, Beloit, Wis. 6-7:30 p.m. Info: 608-363-7421.
“Somethin’ to Write Home About: Letters from the Regional History Center Collections” – NIU, Founders Memorial Library, 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Info: 815-753-1779.
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Info: 815-963-6769.
Health Literacy Seminar 2010: An Introduction to Health Literacy – University of Illinois, Rockford, 1601 Parkview Ave. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Info: 815-395-5703.
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