Community Calendar: Week of Oct. 20-26, 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. 20

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.

“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.

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

Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze – All Seasons Apple Orchard, 14510 IL. Rte. 176, Woodstock.

Haunted House/Corn Maze – The Pumpkin Patch, IL. Rte. 173, Caledonia.

Barbara Rinella Luncheon – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. Noon. Info: 815-968-2787.

Lunch & Learn Series – World Religions: Women in Islam – Womanspace, Gallery 1, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Noon. Info: 815-877-0118.

“An Evening in C Major” – Rockford Country Club, 2500 Oxford Road. 5:30 p.m. Info: 815-964-9713.

Downtown Church Street and Main Street Two-Way Traffic Conversion Open House – Rockford Metropolitan Agency for Planning Office, 313 N. Main St. 3-7 p.m. Info: 815-964-7267.

Thursday, Oct. 21

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.

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

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.

Blood Creek Haunted Hay Ride, Screamatrium Haunted House, South Beloit Haunted Barn – Screamatorium, 6512 Manchester Road, South Beloit. Info: 815-965-6772.

Fear Asylum Haunted House – Fear Asylum, 916 W. Lincoln Ave., Belvidere. Info: 815-965-6772.

Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze – All Seasons Apple Orchard, 14510 IL. Rte. 176, Woodstock.

Haunted House/Corn Maze – The Pumpkin Patch, IL. Rte. 173, Caledonia.

Hopper Haunted House – Hopper Haunted House, 11576 IL. Rte. 2.

College and Career Exploration Night – Rasmussen College Rockford Campus, 6000 E. State St. 5-7 p.m. Info: 815-316-4800.

Friday, Oct. 22

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.

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

Blood Creek Haunted Hay Ride, Screamatrium Haunted House, South Beloit Haunted Barn – Screamatorium, 6512 Manchester Road, South Beloit. Info: 815-965-6772.

Fear Asylum Haunted House – Fear Asylum, 916 W. Lincoln Ave., Belvidere. Info: 815-965-6772.

Spooktacular Hayrides & Festival – Lockwood Park Trailside Equestrian Center, 5209 Safford Road. Info: 815-987-8800.

Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze – All Seasons Apple Orchard, 14510 IL. Rte. 176, Woodstock.

Haunted House/Corn Maze – The Pumpkin Patch, IL. Rte. 173, Caledonia.

Hopper Haunted House – Hopper Haunted House, 11576 IL. Rte. 2.

Amenti Haunted House – Egyptian Theater, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb. Info: 815-758-1215.

Karnival of Karnage – Boone County Fairgrounds, 8791 IL. Rte. 76, Belvidere. Info: 815-547-6829.

Haunted Barns and Trail – Lena Lions Park, 609 Schuyler St., Lena. Info: 815-369-5357.

Fright Factory – Fright Factory, 1405 Riverside St., Janesville, Wis.

Pink-A-Thon for Inspiration for Hope Foundation – Community Building Complex of Boone County, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. 815-547-3928.

Rock-Con 2010 – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Info: 866-776-6739.

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

Green Ball – Cliffbreakers Riverside Resort, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. 5:30 p.m. Info: 815-282-3033.

Evening Tours – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens, 411 Kent St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-964-2424.

Saturday, Oct. 23

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.

Kundalini Yoga – Lazy Dog Yoga Studio, 5426 Williams Drive, Roscoe. 9 a.m. Info: 815-703-3384.

Spooktacular Hayrides & Festival, 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.

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

Blood Creek Haunted Hay Ride, Screamatrium Haunted House, South Beloit Haunted Barn – Screamatorium, 6512 Manchester Road, South Beloit. Info: 815-965-6772.

Fear Asylum Haunted House – Fear Asylum, 916 W. Lincoln Ave., Belvidere. Info: 815-965-6772.

Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze – All Seasons Apple Orchard, 14510 IL. Rte. 176, Woodstock.

Haunted House/Corn Maze – The Pumpkin Patch, IL. Rte. 173, Caledonia.

Hopper Haunted House – Hopper Haunted House, 11576 IL. Rte. 2.

Amenti Haunted House – Egyptian Theater, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb. Info: 815-758-1215.

Karnival of Karnage – Boone County Fairgrounds, 8791 IL. Rte. 76, Belvidere. Info: 815-547-6829.

Haunted Barns and Trail – Lena Lions Park, 609 Schuyler St., Lena. Info: 815-369-5357.

Fright Factory – Fright Factory, 1405 Riverside St., Janesville, Wis.

All Hallows Eve – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. Info: 815-397-9112.

Haunted Rockford Tour – Rockford Public Library Main Branch, 215 N. Wyman St. Info: 815-965-7606.

“Trick or Treat Around the Museum” – Stephenson County Historical Museum, 1440 S. Carroll Ave., Freeport. 5 p.m. Info: 815-975-7631.

Boone County Harvest Festival – Belvidere Park District, 1006 W. Lincoln Ave., Belvidere. Info: 815-547-5711.

Appraisal Fair – Antiques on East State, 5411 E. State St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-229-4004.

Book Discussion: Moral Ground, a Planet in Peril – Meg’s Daily Grind, 1141 N. Alpine Road. 2-4 p.m. Info: 815-227-5638.

Free Martial Arts & Halloween Safety Seminar: “Kick of Treat” – Elite Defense Systems, 5695 Strathmoor Drive. Info: 630-837-7565.

Thrill the World Rockford – Rockford College, 5050 E. State St. 6 p.m. Info: 815-335-2471.

Splash Bash 2010 – CoCo Key Water Resort, 7801 E. State St. 8 p.m. Info: 815-558-6547.

Severson Dells Scamper 2010 – Severson Dells, 8789 Montague Road. Info: 815-335-2471.

Night Sounds & Spooky Science – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 6-9 p.m. Info: 815-964-3433.

Blackhawk Orchid Society Show & Sale – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2701 S. Main St. Info: 815965-8146.

Openfields Dinner – Kiki B’s, 1641 N. Alpine Road. Info: 815-986-4357.

Rock-Con 2010 – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Info: 866-776-6739.

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

Sunday, Oct. 24

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.

Blood Creek Haunted Hay Ride, Screamatrium Haunted House, South Beloit Haunted Barn – Screamatorium, 6512 Manchester Road, South Beloit. Info: 815-965-6772.

Fear Asylum Haunted House – Fear Asylum, 916 W. Lincoln Ave., Belvidere. Info: 815-965-6772.

Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze – All Seasons Apple Orchard, 14510 IL. Rte. 176, Woodstock.

Haunted House/Corn Maze – The Pumpkin Patch, IL. Rte. 173, Caledonia.

Hopper Haunted House – Hopper Haunted House, 11576 IL. Rte. 2.

Amenti Haunted House – Egyptian Theater, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb. Info: 815-758-1215.

Karnival of Karnage – Boone County Fairgrounds, 8791 IL. Rte. 76, Belvidere. Info: 815-547-6829.

Haunted Barns and Trail – Lena Lions Park, 609 Schuyler St., Lena. Info: 815-369-5357.

Blackhawk Orchid Society Show & Sale – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2701 S. Main St. Info: 815965-8146.

Breakfast at Burpee: Cinnabones at Riverview Terrace Cafe – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. Info: 815-965-3433.

Rock-Con 2010 – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Info: 866-776-6739.

Fourth Annual Oktoberfest – Freeport Masonic Temple, 305-315 W. Stephenson St., Freeport. 3:30-7:30 p.m. Info: 815-233-0513.

Rockford Improv – The Hope & Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. Info: 815-633-2552.

Brian Regan – Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-968-0595.

Monday, Oct. 25

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.

Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze – All Seasons Apple Orchard, 14510 IL. Rte. 176, Woodstock.

Haunted House/Corn Maze – The Pumpkin Patch, IL. Rte. 173, Caledonia.

Hopper Haunted House – Hopper Haunted House, 11576 IL. Rte. 2.

Cool Cities Program – JustGoods, 201 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-964-7111.

Tuesday, Oct. 26

“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.

Kundalini Yoga – Lazy Dog Yoga Studio, 5426 Williams Drive, Roscoe. 7:30 a.m. Info: 815-703-3384.

“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.

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

Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze – All Seasons Apple Orchard, 14510 IL. Rte. 176, Woodstock.

Haunted House/Corn Maze – The Pumpkin Patch, IL. Rte. 173, Caledonia.

Hopper Haunted House – Hopper Haunted House, 11576 IL. Rte. 2.

From the Oct. 20-26, 2010 issue

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