Community Calendar: Week of March 30-April 5, 2011

Ongoing Attractions

New Rockford Public Library Hours beginning April 3 – Main Library open Tues.-Thurs., noon -8 p.m. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; East Branch open Mon.-Thurs., noon-8 p.m. & Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Rock River and Montague Branches open Tues.-Thurs., noon-8 p.m. & Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Rockton Centre Branch open Mon.-Thurs., noon-8 p.m. & Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Lewis Lemon Branch open Mon.-Fri. 2-6 p.m. All library locations closed Sundays.

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. Admission $6 adults, $3 seniors & students, children under 3 and Klehm members, free. 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. Yoga every Thursday, 9:30-10:45 a.m. $40/four classes or $12/class. Basic Hatha Yoga. Other 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 Beginners’ 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. Welcome Spring for Homeschoolers–for ages 6 and up; class meets April 11, $10 /person. Register by April 6. 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 30

After School Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 4-4:45 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Training for Education Volunteers – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Pre-registration is required. Info: 815-335-2915.

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.

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.

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

Lapsit Storytime – Beloit Public Library, 409 Pleasant St., Beloit, Wis. First Thurs. of the month. 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.

Lenten Services – Zion Lutheran Church, 925 Fifth Ave. Noon. Info: 815-964-4609.

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.

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 Night w/Ky Miller & Chris Johnson – 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.

YA Science Fiction Movie Fest @ Main – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. Ages 12-19. 5:30-7:30 p.m. I Am Legend. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

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

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

Fifth Citizens Police Academy – Public Safety Building, 420 W. State St. 2-4 p.m. Help the Rockford Police Department reduce crime. Info: 815-987-5041.

Thursday, March 31

Rockton Candidates Forum – Greater Rockton Community Centre, 302 W. Main St. 6;30 p.m. Trustee and Village Clerk offices; people can question the candidates. Sponsored by Northern IL Tea Party.

Spring Used Book Sale – Voices Book Nook, Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1265 W. Galena Ave., Freeport. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Info: 815-821-2665.

Lectures in American History Series: Eleanor Roosevelt’s Post-White House Years – Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St. 7 p.m. Presented by Stephenson County Historical Society. Info: 815-232-8419.

Magnetic Poetry – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages 10-19. Use your creativity to design dozens of word magnets. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Young Ya-Ya Book Club – All Things, 1914 Crosby St. 5:30-7 p.m. Every Thurs. Info: 224-343-0384.

All Saints Rummage & Bake Sale – Masonic Lodge, IL Route 2 north of Byron. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-234-5277 or 815-218-1134.

Friday, April 1

AMA Arenacross Series – Rockford MetroCentre, 300 Elm St. 7 p.m. Dirt bike racing w/two 16-rider main events. Tickets: $20 adults, $5 children (excluding Gold Circle). Info: 815-968-5222.

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

Magnetic Poetry – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. Ages 10-19. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Spring Used Book Sale – Voices Book Nook, Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1265 W. Galena Ave., Freeport. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 815-821-2665.

Goodwill’s Diva Dress Sale & Fashion Show – Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center, 7801 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Many special occasion dresses–bridal, bridesmaid, prom, cocktail, etc. Also shoes, handbags, jewelry. Tickets $5 at door, or call 815-987-6237.

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.

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

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.

“The Future of Iraq” – 2011 Weissberg Chair in International Studies – Beloit College, Center for the Sciences, Atrium, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. 8 p.m. Lecture by Ali Allawi, former Iraqi Minister of Defense, Finance & Trade. Info: www.Beloit.edu/arts.

LGBT Movie Night – Spectrum of Rockford, 7120 Windsor Lake Parkway, Suite 202, Loves Park. 7:30-10 p.m. For ages 16 and up. $10/person. Info: 815-639-0312.

Rachel’s Peace Retreat – Stronghold Retreat & Conference Center, Oregon, Ill. Three-day session for post-abortion healing. Cost: $150 for room, meals, retreat materials. Partial scholarships available. Info: 815-968-1157 or www.rachelspeace.com.

Pasque Flower Walk at Pecatonica Ridge Prairie – Natural Land Institute event, 6 p.m. Info: 815-964-6666.

DNR Hunter Education Course – Jarrett Prairie Center, Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 6-10 p.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Visiting Exhibit: Trail Camera Images – Jarrett Prairie Center, Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Hours: M-W-F, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tues. & Thur. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Free. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Wellness for the Mind, Body & Spirit Lecture Series: Minimize the Risk of Identity Theft – Siena on Brendenwood, 4444 Brenden-wood Road. 1:30 p.m. Info: 815-399-6167.

Saturday, April 2

Alzheimer’s Family Forum – Clock Tower Resort, 7801 E. State St., Rockford. Featuring Alissa Anderegg. 8 a.m.-noon. To register or info: 815-484-1300 or www.alz.org/illinois.

AMA Arenacross Series – Rockford MetroCentre, 300 Elm St. 7 p.m. Dirt bike racing w/two 16-rider main events. Tickets: $20 adults, $5 children (excluding Gold Circle). Info: 815-968-5222.

Heritage Farm Opening – Byron Forest Preserve District, 8059 N. River Road. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. All ages. Free. April thru October. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

26th Annual Arny Johnson Classic 10 Mile & 5K Runs for Habitat for Humanity – Harlem High School, along Willow Creek Path, thru Rock Cut State Park. 8:30 a.m. Register for $25 in advance at www.rockfordhabitat.org. Entry fee $30 w/student discount after March 30. Info: 815-636-4573 or www.rockfordhabitat.org.

Bluebird Workshop – St. John United Church of Christ, 1010 S. Park Blvd., Freeport. Sponsored by Northwest IL Audubon Society. 9-11:30 a.m. Hear from local experts about bluebird recovery, see displays. Bluebird boxes & other items for sale. Free. Info: 815-947-2720.

Book Signing with Author Cecilia Miles – Klehm Arboretum, 2715 S. Main St. 4-6 p.m. God Can Make Lemonade Out of Life’s Lemons: From Challenge to Triumph. Info: 888-361-9473.

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

Green Expo – Rockford College, 5050 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Info: 815-226-4100.

All Saints Rummage & Bake Sale – Masonic Lodge, IL Route 2 north of Byron. 9 a.m.-noon. $2 a bag day. Info: 815-234-5277 or 815-218-1134.

Magnetic Poetry – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. Ages 10-19. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Jesus Christ: Center Stage – Court Street United Methodist Church, 215 N. Court St. 3 p.m. Free-will donation. Info: 815-962-6061.

Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois Support Group – St. Anthony Medical Center, St. Anthony Room, 5666 E. State St. 1-3 p.m. Info: 800-888-6208

Spring Used Book Sale – Voices Book Nook, Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1265 W. Galena Ave., Freeport. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 815-821-2665.

Goodwill’s Diva Dress Sale & Fashion Show – Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center, 7801 E. State St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Many special occasion dresses–bridal, bridesmaid, prom, cocktail, etc. Also shoes, handbags, jewelry. Tickets $5 at door, or call 815-987-6237.

Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society – Spring Creek United Church of Christ, 4500 Spring Creek Road. 1:30 p.m. Speaker Jeff Bockman. Free. Info: 815-230-1040.

The Sounds of Desire w/Heather Raffo & Amir El Saffar – Beloit College, Mayer Hall, Wilson Theatre, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. 4 p.m. Info: www.Beloit.edu/arts.

Rockford Rage: Rockford Rag Dolls vs. Mid Iowa Rollers – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at door, $5 children ages 5-13; under age 5, free. Info: 815-238-6822.

NanoDays – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. Special demonstrations & activities. Live science demonstrations related to nanoscience. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $7 adults, $7 children (ages 2-17), free to museum members and children age 1 and younger. Info: 815-963-6769.

Birth Matters: 2nd Annual Gathering of Holistic Service Providers, DeKalb area – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Food, door prizes, giveaways & live music. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

Animal Spirits Class – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. With Selena Fox; explore ways of connecting with the spiritual dimensions of the animal realm. Cost: $20; register by March 31. Info: 815-877-0118.

Beginning Watercolor Artshop – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Age 16-adult. 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $30 (includes 40 lb. paper). Register by March 31. Info: 815-877-0118.

Home & Garden Showcase – Forest Hills Lodge, Hwy. 173 & Forest Hills Road. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Many home products, Master Gardeners, Extension of U of I. Lawn & garden clinics. Info: 815-877-8043.

Community Shred Day – Members Alliance Credit Union, 2550 S. Alpine Road. 9 a.m.-noon. Dispose of personal documents. Info: 815-226-2260.

Weiskopf Observatory Public Viewing – Byron Forest Preserve District, Weiskopf Observatory, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. Every Sat. Call in advance: 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.

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.

Weather Watch Badge Workshop for Girl Scouts – Welty Environmental Center in Beckman Mill County Park, 10 a.m.-noon. or 1-3 p.m. Ages: Junior Girl Scouts and up. $5. Info: 608-361-1377.

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

Spring Tea – St. Mark Lutheran Church, 675 N. Mulford Road. Canapes, desserts, English tea. 1-3 p.m. with performance by St. Mark Bell Ringers. Tickets: $10/person. Open to public. Info: 815-398-3557.

Sunday, April 3

Fund-raiser for Kishwaukee Valley ABATE – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Featuring broomstick pool tournament & Best Chili contest. 3-7 p.m. Free. Info: 815-877-8007.

Monroe Center Firefighters Association Buffet Breakfast – Monroe Center Fire Station, 104 West St. Serving 7-11 a.m. $7 adults, $3 children ages 6-12, ages 5 and younger, free.

Pregnancy Expo: Birth, Baby & Beyond – Clock Tower Resort, 7801 E. State St., Rockford. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Exhibitors will showcase products & services for expectant parents & young families. Half-hour information sessions. $5 admission; children 16 and younger, free. Free gift bags for first 500 attendees; drawings throughout the day.

Home & Garden Showcase – Forest Hills Lodge, Hwy. 173 & Forest Hills Road. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Many home products, Master Gardeners, Extension of U of I. Lawn & garden clinics. Info: 815-877-8043.

Spring Bird Banding – Sand Bluff Bird Observatory, 10602 Haas Road, Shirland. 8 a.m.-noon. Info: 815-629-2671.

AMA Arenacross Series – Rockford MetroCentre, 300 Elm St. Conclusion of dirt bike racing w/Amateur Day. Tickets: $20 adults, $5 children (excluding Gold Circle). Info: 815-968-5222.

All Saints Rummage & Bake Sale – Masonic Lodge, IL Route 2 north of Byron. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-234-5277 or 815-218-1134.

“Cabin Fever” Event by Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful – Cherry Valley Public Library District, 755 E. State St., 2 p.m. Lori Gummow will present an overview of the work of KNIB. Info: 815-332-5161.

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, April 4

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.

Heritage Farm Opening – Byron Forest Preserve District, 8059 N. River Road. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. All ages. Free. April thru October. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

DNR Hunter Education Course – Jarrett Prairie Center, Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 6-9p.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Joan Anderson Book Night: A Year by the Sea – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 7-8:30 p.m. $5. Discussion with author live by phone. Register by March 31. Info: 815-877-0118.

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.

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.

Lectures in American History – Suzy Beggin-Craft, “Changing Women’s Clothing of the 19th Century.” Co-sponsored by Freeport Public Library Foundation & Freeport Public Library. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 815-232-8419.

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.

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.

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

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

Tuesday, April 5

Babes and Books – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. Children under 2. 11:30 a.m.-noon. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

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

Heritage Farm Opening – Byron Forest Preserve District, 8059 N. River Road. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. All ages. Free. April thru October. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

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

Improv Acting – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6:30-8 p.m. For boys & girls ages 9-13, with Janet Heuer. Cost $10. Register by March 31. Info: 815-877-0118.

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.

“First and Third” Open Art Studio – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. All ages. 3:30-7 p.m.

Fractured Fairy Tales – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Children’s Area, 6685 E. State St. All ages. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Rain, Rain, Go Away! – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11-11:45 a.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Senior Computer Learning, Session tion 6: The Finish Line – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 1-3 p.m. 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.

Sunset Storytime – 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.

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.

Teen ‘Scape – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. Ages 10-19. Mingle with other teens, play Wii or Playstation, surf the Internet, play board games, etc. 4-5:30 p.m.

Please have your free listing in to The Rock River Times the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication.

From the March 30-April 5, 2011 issue