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.

Discovering a Sense of Place – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 6-8 p.m. Class based on Northwest Earth Institute’s discussion guide. 5 sessions, $50. Led by Don Miller. Thru April 12. Info: 815-335-2915.

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. Info: 815-965-8146.

Anderson Japanese Gardens – 318 Spring Creek Road. Open May 1-Oct. 31. 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: 815-227-4633 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: 815-547-5932.

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 – Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1829 N. Rockton 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.

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 Boulevard & Green Street, 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. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 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.

Byron Forest Preserve District – 7993 N. River Road. Trophy Fish exhibit thru March 31. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 217.

State Rep. Ron Wait’s 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.

Logan Museum of Anthropology – 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. Featuring “Bruins and Bear Teeth” thru June 18. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tues.-Sun. Info: 608-363-2677.

Wednesday, March 23

Weekly Preschool Storytime – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 1-2 p.m. Ages 3-5. Every Wed. Info: 815-332-5161.

Babes and Books – Rockford Public Library Main Branch Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11:30 a.m.-noon. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Preschool Story Time – Beloit Public Library, 409 Pleasant St., Beloit, Wis. Every Wed. 10 a.m. Ages 6 & younger. Info: 608-364-2915.

MS PowerPoint – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Online Job Search – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

After School Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 4-4:45 p.m. All ages; bilingual. Info: 815-965-7607, option 5.

Beginning Computer for the Absolute Beginner – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Registration not required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Grossology 101 – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 4-4:45 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

YA Gaming Tournament – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 13-19. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

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.

Lenten Services – Zion Lutheran Church, 925 Fifth Ave. Noon. Info: 815-964-4609.
Support Group for Gastric Banding & Bypass Patients – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Cancer Care, 5510 E. State St. 5-6 p.m. Info: 815-227-2761.

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.

Lunch & Learn Lenten Lunch Series – Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 412 N. Church St. Noon-1 p.m. Soup, sandwich & learning with Amy Jo Levine. Info: 815-964-5514.

Creature Feature and Music Nights – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Every Wed. Info: 815-758-2715.

Dating for GLBT Singles Support Group – Spectrum of Rockford GLBTQ, 7120 Windsor Lake Pkwy., Loves Park. 7:30-9 p.m. Info: 815-639-0312.

Healthy Lifestyle Sessions – First Presbyterian Church, 406 N. Main St. 6 p.m. Info: 815-262-1776.

Kids Club – Rockford Public Library Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 5-6 p.m. Ages 6-12. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Extreme Comedy – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. Info: 815-633-2552.

Comedy with William Alexander and Brian Hicks – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Info: 815-877-8007.

Microsoft Publisher 2003 – Rockford Public Library, Main Branch second-floor computer room. 6-8 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Public Skating – Carlson Arctic Ice Arena & Sapora Playworld, 4150 N. Perryville Road. Info: 815-969-4069.

Pee-Eww—Garbage! – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 5-6 p.m. All ages. Registration not required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Literary Road Show feat. Song Lyrics – The Olympic Tavern, 2327 N. Main St., Rockford. 7-8:30 p.m. Info: 815-639-0769.

Lectures in American History Series: Alice Paul – Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport. 7 p.m. Free. Woman who helped secure the right to vote for women. Info: 815-232-8419.

United Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation Freeport Chapter Banquet – Eagles Club, 1200 W. Galena, Freeport. Social hour 5:30 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Live & silent auctions, raffles, deals on hunts, art. Tickets: $30 adults, $40 couples, $25 kids 17 and younger. Info: 520-730-5587.

Rockford IceHogs vs. San Antonio Rampage – MetroCentre, 300 Elm St. 6:35 p.m. Info: 815-968-5222.

“Give a Gift, Get a Chance” Raffle – MetroCentre, between periods at IceHogs game. Donated prizes include $20,000 voucher to apply to a purchase or lease of vehicle; two round-trip airline tickets to destination of your choice; a $500 gift certificate to Gruno’s Diamonds; a 42-inch flat-screen TV from Mera’s on Broadway. Tickets: $10 if ordered thru United Way of Rock River Valley. Info: 815-986-4839.

Thursday, March 24

Boy Scout Badge–Forestry – Jarrett Center, Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. $7/scout, ages 10 and older. 5-8 p.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200, to register by March 23.

Katie’s Choice Book Discussion: Harvard Yard – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 10 a.m. Free. Info: 815-962-4279.

Who Will Steal the 2012 Election? – Firstborn Ministries Church, 8213 N. Alpine Road, Loves Park. 6:30 p.m. Free. Bev Harris, founder of Black Box Voting, speaks about manipulation of electronic voting machines. Info: 815-277-1144.

School Board Candidate Forum – Heartland Community Church, 1280 S. Alpine Road. 6:30 p.m. Info: 815-987-8100.

Stepping Forward– OSF Saint Anthony Center for Cancer Care, 5666 E. State St. Free. Info: 815-227-2629.

Celebrate 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps – Christ United Methodist Church, 4509 Highcrest Road (at North Alpine). 6:30 p.m. supper, 7 p.m. program. Sponsored by Rockford Urban Ministries; volunteers & public invited. Call to reserve; free-willl offering. Info: 815-964-7111.

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.

Kids Club – Rockford Public Library Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 Jefferson St. 4-5 p.m. Ages 6-12. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Pee-Eww–Garbage! – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. All ages. Free. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Look, Listen, and Learn Storytime – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Ages 3-6. Registration not required. Info: 815- 965-7606, option 5.

Preschool Picnic Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. Noon-12:45 p.m. Registration not required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

SOUNS for Infants – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Program Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-6:45 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

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.

Senior Computer Learning, Session 1 & 2: Microsoft Windows – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 1-3 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Rockford IceHogs vs. Hamilton Bulldogs – MetroCentre, 300 Elm St. 7:05 p.m. Info: 815-968-5222.

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.

Wonder Why? – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 4:30-6p.m. Ages 10-19. Registration is required. 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.

Friday, March 25

Drop-In Storytime – Rockford Public Library Main Branch, 215 N. Wyman St. 10:30-11 a.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Girlz Talk – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 W. Jefferson St. 4-5 p.m. Ages 9-13. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Evening Pizza & Frog Listening – Mimo’s Pizza, Forreston, 4:45 p.m., followed by Frog Listening at Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve, corner of West Grove & Freeport Road, Forreston, 6 p.m. Info: 815-938-3204.

Trash or Treasure Sale – Unitarian Universalist Church, 4848 Turner St. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cash only. Info: 815-398-6322.

Film Screening: Master Qi and the Monkey King – Hendricks Center for the Arts, Beloit College, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. 7:30 p.m.

Public Skating – Carlson Arctic Ice Arena & Sapora Playworld, 4150 N. Perryville Road. Info: 815-969-4069.

Forensics 101– Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 10-19. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Fish Fry – St. Bernadette Parish Center, 2300 Bell Ave. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Adults $8, children 12 & younger $4, children 5 and younger, free. Info: 815-670-5506.
Fund-raiser for AAUW Rockford Area Branch Scholarship Fund – Egg Harbor Café, 1603 N. Alpine Road, Rockford. 4-8 p.m. 10 percent of proceeds benefit the fund. Info: 815-399-2650.

Rockford IceHogs vs. Hamilton Bulldogs – MetroCentre, 300 Elm St. 7:05 p.m. Info: 815-968-5222.

Saturday, March 26

Rockford Park District Golf Season Kick-Off – Riverside Community Bank, 6855 E. Riverside Blvd. 9 a.m.-noon. Practice areas, PGA professionals on hand, chance to win four-course season golf permit. Free. Info: 815-987-8800 or www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/golf. ^[1]

Trash or Treasure Sale – Unitarian Universalist Church, 4848 Turner St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cash only. Info: 815-398-6322.

Food Class – Illinois Renewable Energy Association, 1230 E. Honey Creek Road, Oregon. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Planning, planting & caring for a garden, seed saving. $20. To register: sonia@essex1. com.

61st Oregon, Ill. Antique Show – Blackhawk Center Sports Arena, 10th & Jefferson Streets, Oregon. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sponsored by Oregon Woman’s Club. Admission: $5. Info: 815-732-2219 or 815-652-2047.

Law Enforcement Torch Run Tip-A-Cop Fund-raiser for Special Olympics Illinois – Red Robin Restaurant, 7029 E. State St., Rockford. 11a.m.- 3 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Free-will donations. Info: 800-394-0562 or www.soill.org ^[2].

Miss Sunburst Model Search & Baby Contest – CherryVale Mall, Center Court. Registration starts at 10 a.m. w/contest at 11 a.m. Entry forms available in mail, online at PageantInfo.com or call 813-839-8054.

“Let It Begin With Me” Inspirational Workshops – Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, 415 N. Church St. 1-4 p.m. Dianna Cole presents workshops for Self-Esteem, Beauty & Wellness, Relationships, etc. Music by Carl Cole & Sounds Of Good News Productions. “Beauty & You” Fashion Review with Kay Larrick. Free. Info: 815-519-7071 or e-mail MsCSOGN@aol.com or visit www.WAY4U.net ^[3].

Spring Fishing – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 7-10 a.m. $5; bring your own equipment. Info: 815-234-8535, x 200. Register by March 25.

Third Annual “Orchestras Feeding America” – Baroque & Beyond Classics Concert – Coronado PAC, 314 N. Main St. Rockford Symphony Orchestra is partnering with Rock River Valley Pantry to collect food at performances and at RSO administrative offices until March 31. People are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items the evening of performances. Info: 815-965-0049.

Alpha Potlock – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State St. 6 p.m. Program: Presentation from PAWS Humane Society. Free. Info: 815-633-9530.

Farmland Protection Project’s Annual Breakfast – Boone County Farm Bureau, 702 N. Locust St., Belvidere. 8 a.m. Info: 608-290-7689.

Model Railroad Show & Sale – Jefferson High School, 4145 Samuelson Road, Rockford (south of Bypass 20–west of Alpine Road). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 30,000 sq. ft. of layouts and displays, vendors & railroad memorabilia. $5 donation; children under 12, free when accompanied by adult. Info: 815-332-2496.

Scrapbook Spectacular! – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 1-2 p.m. Ages 12 and older. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.
Live Gallery Readings with Mark Dorsett – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Spirit communicator provides messages from loved ones. 2-4 p.m. $15 at the door. Info: 815-965-7606, ext, 682.

Public Ice Skating – Carlson Arctic Ice Arena & Indoor Playground, 4150 N. Perryville Road, Loves Park. Info: 815-969-4069.

March Music Mania – Rockford Public Library, Main Branch, Little Theatre. 215 N. Wyman St. 11-11:45 a.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Weiskopf Observatory Public Viewing – Byron Forest Preserve District, Weiskopf Observatory, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. Hours/info: 815-234-8535, ext. 216.

Saturday Storytime – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, children’s area. 85 E. State St. 10:30-11 a.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Beading/Jewelry Class – All Things, 1914 Crosby St. 5:30-7 p.m. Info: 224-343-0384.

Science Extravaganza – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 3-4:30 p. m. Ages 4-12. Registration required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Singles Together Across Rockford (STAR) – Grace Lutheran Church, 343 Grand Ave., Loves Park. 7-10 p.m. Volleyball, cards, board games. $3 at door, $2 w/snack. Info: 815-952-4279.

Kundalini Yoga – Lazy Dog Yoga Studio, 5428 Williams Drive, Roscoe. 9 a.m. Info: 970-485-0249.

Rockford IceHogs vs. Milwaukee Admirals – MetroCentre, 300 Elm St. 7:05 p.m. Info: 815-968-5222.

Sunday, March 27

61st Oregon, Ill. Antique Show – Blackhawk Center Sports Arena, 10th & Jefferson Streets, Oregon. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by Oregon Woman’s Club. Admission: $5. Info: 815-732-2219 or 815-652-2047.

Beyer Field Bowling Fund-raiser – Don Carter Lanes, 4007 E. State St., Rockford. 2-4 p.m. Free rentals of balls & shoes, 50/50 raffles, silent auctions, prizes for adults & youth. Pizza provided by Anna’s Pizza of Winnebago. Info: 815-987-8800.

Ethnic Heritage Museum Honors Five Local Women – Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St. 2-4 p.m. Recognition honoring Lorena Belmonte Moctezuma, Hispanic woman and teacher. Info: 815-962-7402.

“Hoo” Haven Wildlife & Educational Center Program – CherryVale Mall, Center Court. Noon-4 p.m. Live hawks, owls, etc. Programs available for schools, businesses, scout groups, etc. Donations accepted. Info: HooHaven.org.

Rachel Carson–America’s Silent Subversive – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St., Rockford. 3-4 p.m. First Person Historical Presentation by Betsy Carlson with specimens from the collection and Power Point. Free to members, public admission included w/museum admission; lecture only, $5. Info: 815-965-3433.

Signs of Spring – Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St., Sycamore. 12:30-1:45 p.m. Free w/admission. Info: 815-895-9777.

Good God Questions – Zion Lutheran Church, 925 Fifth Ave. 9:15 a.m. Every Sun. Free. Info: 815-964-4609.

“The Way” – Trinity Lutheran Church, 200 N. First St. Every first & third Sun. 5 p.m. Info: 815-963-4446.

Public Skating – Carlson Arctic Ice Arena & Sapora Playworld, 4150 N. Perryville Road. Info: 815-969-4069.

Monday, March 28

Candidate Forum – North Suburban District Library, 5562 Clayton Circle, Roscoe. 6:30 p.m. Info: 815-623-6266.

Spring Break – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. Planetarium Shows, 1 & 3 p.m. Live science demonstration in theater, 2 p.m. Art activities, 1-4 p.m. Info: 815-963-6769.

Genealogy on the Internet – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-3:30 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

SPAY ILLINOIS Low-cost Spay/Neuter Day – Dogs, $80, cats $50, feral cats in trap, $45. Pets: $15 rabies vaccines, $15 distemper combos, $15 heartworm test, $20 micro-chip, low-cost heartworm protection. Must call to make appointment: 877-475-7729.

“When a MegaDairy Comes In”–Public Discussion on the Economics of MegaDairies – Clock Tower Resort, 7801 E. State St., Rockford. 6:30 p.m. Hosted by HOMES. Free. Info: 815-745-9013.

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.

“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.

Naughty Bingo – Crosstown Pub, 105 W. Grove St., Poplar Grove. Info: 815-765-0800.

Blogging – Rockford Public Library, Main Branch, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. Ages 13 and older. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Monday Evening Zumba Classes – Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, 1340 S. Alpine Road. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Info: 636-795-8553.

Gamblers Anonymous Weekly Meeting – Court Street United Methodist Church, 215 N. Court St. 6-8 p.m. Info: 815-904-5634.

YA Science Fiction Movie Fest @ Main – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Land of the Lost. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Public Skating – Carlson Arctic Ice Arena & Sapora Playworld, 4150 N. Perryville Road. Info: 815-969-4069.

Tuesday, March 29

Used Book Sale – JustGoods Fair Trade Store Gallery, 201 Seventh St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. thru April 2. Books, artwork, sheet music, etc. Info or special showings: 815-964-7111.

Spring Break – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. Planetarium Shows, 1 & 3 p.m. Live science demonstration in theater, 2 p.m. Art activities, 1-4 p.m. Info: 815-963-6769.

Computer Skills for the Workplace Workshop – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 12-8 p. m. 2-day workshop for ages 13 and older. Bring a sack lunch both days. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Senior Computer Learning, Session 5: Microsoft Windows – Rockford Public Library, Main Branch, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 1-3 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Spring Open House – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info: 815-335-2915.

Pub Trivia – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 8 p.m. Free. Every Tues. Info: 815-633-2552.

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.

Family Story Time – Rockford Public Library Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Sunset Storytime – Rockford Public Library East Branch Children’s Area, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Babes and Books – Rockford Public Library Main Branch Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11:30 a.m.-noon. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Edgar Cayce A.R.E Meetings – 1615 River Bluff Blvd. 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.

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.

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.

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, 5428 Williams Drive, Roscoe. 7:30 a.m. Info: 970-485-0249.

Public Skating – Riverview Ice House, 324 N. Madison St. Info: 815-963-7465.
Public Skating – Carlson Arctic Ice Arena & Sapora Playworld, 4150 N. Perryville Road. Info: 815-969-4069.

“Get Fit After 50 … Safely” – Rock Valley College, Physical Education Center, 3301 N. Mulford Road. Info: 815-921-3931.

YA Science Fiction Movie Fest @ Main – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Island. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

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.

Family Story Time – Rockford Public Library Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Sunset Storytime – Rockford Public Library East Branch Children’s Area, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Babes and Books – Rockford Public Library Main Branch Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11:30 a.m.-noon. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.
Edgar Cayce A.R.E Meetings – 1615 River Bluff Blvd. 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.

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.

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.

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, 5428 Williams Drive, Roscoe. 7:30 a.m. Info: 970-485-0249.

Public Skating – Riverview Ice House, 324 N. Madison St. Info: 815-963-7465.

Public Skating – Carlson Arctic Ice Arena & Sapora Playworld, 4150 N. Perryville Road. Info: 815-969-4069.

“Get Fit After 50 … Safely” – Rock Valley College, Physical Education Center, 3301 N. Mulford Road. Info: 815-921-3931.

YA Science Fiction Movie Fest @ Main – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Island. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Please have your free listing in to The Rock River Times the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication. Call (815) 964-9767 to report any inaccuracies in these calendars.

From the March 23-29, 2011 issue