Vibe Calendars: Week of April 13-19, 2011

MUSIC

Wednesday, April 13

Vinyl Voodoo – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 10:30 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 815-962-7944.

1st Entertainment Karaoke – Club Impulse, 132 W. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Every Wed. Info: 608-361-0000.

Dot Dot Dot — Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 815-965-0931.

Kenneth w/Starlite Radio & Grandkids – House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

Comedy with Tim Pulnik — Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 8 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

County Line Live – The Grove, 100 E. Grove St., Poplar Grove. 9 p.m. Info: 815-765-1002.

House of Pain w/Big B, Dirtball & J.U.D. — Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. $20/$25. Info: 815-758-2715.

Open Stage w/Jim Grass – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Info: 815-977-8585.

Karaoke with Mike – Rusty Nail, 1804 Eighth Ave. 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Every Wed. Free. Info: 815-397-2510.

Thursday, April 14

Battle of the Bands – Hope & Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. Heavy Flow, 9 p.m. Iron Cross, 11 p.m. Free. Info: 815-977-8585.

Open Stage – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Free. Every Thurs. Info: 815-962-7944.

The Monday Morning Dixie Band – FIBS, 105 W. Main St., Rockton. 6-9 p.m. Every Thurs. Info: 815-624-6018.

Bike Night– Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 5:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-877-8007.

Cauz ‘N’ Effx w/Jack Avery’s Kin & The Kishwaukee River Band – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

Karaoke Contest – Shooter’s Bar & Grill, 4007 E. State St. Every Thurs. Info: 815-399-0683.

Open Mic – Cronie’s Grill, 9032 N. Second St., Machesney Park. Every Thurs. Info: 815-282-2262.

Karaoke w/Mike – Scoobie’s Redneck Bar & Grill, 2942 11th St. Every Thurs. Info: 815-742-9511.

Open Jam – The Grove, 100 E. Grove St., Poplar Grove. 6 p.m. Info: 815-765-1002.

Karaoke Theme Night – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 10 p.m. Free. Info: 815-965-0931.

Friday, April 15

Paul and CeCe Ellinson — The Gathering State Line Ministry Center, 404 Gardner St., South Beloit. 7:30 p.m. Free. Info: 608-466-7723 or 815-389-3906.

Dean Moriarty Jazz Band – Café Belwah, 500 Pleasant St., Beloit, Wis. 6-10 p.m. Info: 608-363-1110.

The Skinny White Lions w/King of Demons – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Dueling Pianos — Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road, 9 p.m. Info: 815-229-0800.

Shifty Shafer– Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 9 p.m. Call for cover. Info: 815-877-8007.

The Sensations featuring Holland Zander – Shooters East, 7171 Cherryvale B lvd. Nordth, Cherry Valley. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-332-5229.

One Sweet Jane – Hope & Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 7 p.m. Info: 815-977-8585.

Lee MacDougall w/Kelsey Montanez, Andy B. White & Drew Dawson – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. $8. Info: 815-787-9547.

Matter of Fact & Rude Punch – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 815-965-0931.

Karaoke with Mike – Victory Tap, 2315 Harrison Ave. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Every Fri. Free. Info: 815-399-8822.

Karaoke – The Filling Station, 6259 11th St. Info: 815-874-5766.

Karaoke – The Grove, 100 E. Grove St., Poplar Grove. 9 p.m. Info: 815-765-1002.

Karaoke – Scanlan’s, 2921 City View Drive. 9 p.m. Info: 815-639-0000.

DJ – Backstop Bar & Grill, 1830 Union Ave., Belvidere. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-547-8100.

DJ – Oscar’s Pub & Grill, 5980 E. State St. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-399-6100.

DJ – Manor Nightclub, 293 Executive Pkwy. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-394-0077.

DJ – Brewsky’s, 4414 Charles St. 9:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-399-9300.

DJ – RBI’s, 3870 N. Perryville Road. 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-5592.

DJ – Swilligan’s Pub, 200 N. Church St. Info: 815-965-6414.

DJ – Tad’s, 10 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-654-3500.

DJ – The Office Niteclub, 513 E. State St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-965-0344.

DJ Jonny – Shooter’s Bar & Grill, 4007 E. State St. 8 p.m. Info: 815-399-0683.

DJ Mark & Lana – FIBS, 105 W. Main St., Rockton. 9:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-624-6018.

DJ – JD’s Sports Bar & Grill, 908 W. Riverside Blvd. Info: 815-639-9488.

DJ/Karaoke – Jayne’s Place, 2229 Anderson Drive, Belvidere. Info: 815-544-5153.

DJ/Karaoke – Red’s Neighborhood Tavern, 129 N. State St., Belvidere. Info: 815-544-6677.

Wide Open – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 10 p.m. $5. Info: 815-968-9061.

Saturday, April 16

Jamie Anderson — JustGoods Listening Room, 201 Seventh St. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12 advance, $15 door. Info: 815-964-2238 or www.CharlottesWebofRockford.org.

Hullabaloo Entertainment Expo — Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road. All day, noon to close. Country, R&B, blues, jazz, oldies, tribute, soul, etc. Bands start at 1 p.m. More than 30 vendors on display. Info: 815-509-3513.

SoundBites RSO Luncheon Discussion Series – Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club, 5151 Guilford Road. Screening & discussion of Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Beyond the Score “Who’s World” feat. a perspective on Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9–From the New World. 12-1 p.m. Guests may order lunch off menu. Info/RSVP: 815-972-2939 or info@rockfordsymphony.com.

Young Musicians Series Recital “Making Music Together” – Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, 415 N. Church St. 1:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-964-9713.

Acoustic Millennium Band — Gia’s, 7371 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. 8+-12 p.m. Free. Info: 815-636-1000.

Red Rebel County (Dropkick Murphys/Flogging Molly tribute) – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 9 p.m. $7. Info: 815-758-2715.

Meet The Beetles (Beatles tribute band) — Hope & Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 8 p.m. Dirty Fishnet Stockings, 9 p.m. Info: 815-977-8585.

Force Fed Chaos, Shellshock Rodeo, Witch Beulah w/Patchwork & Reckless Redemption – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 815-968-9061.

Meetah Strike Reunion, Joie De Vivre & Venna – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 815-965-0931.

Clifton Roy & Folkstringer (farewell show) w/Chicago Farmer CD Release Show – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. $5. Info: 815-787-9547.

Bullet – Grant Park Tavern, 3015 Kishwaukee St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info: 815-397-9819.

Empty Pockets – The Olympic Tavern, 2327 N. Main St., 2327 N. Main St. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-962-8758.

Cylinder 6 – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 8 p.m. Free. Info: 815-877-8007.

Hell Hounds – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

DJ – Oscar’s Pub & Grill, 5980 E. State St. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-399-6100.

DJ – Manor Nightclub, 293 Executive Pkwy. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-394-0077.

DJ – Brewsky’s, 4414 Charles St. 9:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-399-9300.

DJ/Karaoke – Jayne’s Place, 2229 Anderson Drive, Belvidere. Info: 815-544-5153.

DJ/Karaoke – Red’s Neighborhood Tavern, 129 N. State St., Belvidere. Info: 815-544-6677.

DJ Mark & Lana – FIBS, 105 W. Main St., Rockton. 9:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-624-6018.

DJ – The Office Niteclub, 513 E. State St. Info: 815-965-0344.

DJ Jimmy Janz – Swilligan’s Pub, 200 N. Church St. Info: 815-965-6414.

DJ – Tad’s, 10 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-654-3500.

Sunday, April 17

Matinee at the Movies II–a Pops Concert — Tebala Shrine Temple, 7910 Newburg Road. 3 p.m. Free-will offering to Kishwaukee Valley Concert Band. Info: 815-494-9804 or 815-229-3093.

Croosroads Blues Society presents Candye Kane – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Lover Boys — Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 7 p.m. Tickets: $3 advance, $5 at door. Karaoke to follow. Info: 815-877-8007.

The Spring Standards w/Emblems, Snow N’ Charm, Brian Davis & Shooting Over Starboard — The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. $8. Info: 815-787-9547.

Monday, April 18

Vinyl Voodoo – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 10:30 p.m. Free. Every Mon. Info: 815-962-7944.

Music on Main–Mike Alongi and Friends, Jazz – Mendelssohn Club, Emerson House, 420 N. Main St. With Guy Fiorenza, Harold Smith & Jack Brand. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Suggested donation $10. Limited seating. Info: 815-964-9713.

The New American Dream Tour – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-965-0931.

Movin’ Mondays: Open Turntables Night – Club 505, 505 E. State St. Every Mon. Info: 815-962-3354.

1st Entertainment Karaoke Workshop & Recording Night – Club Impulse, 132 W. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. 6 p.m. Info: 608-361-00125

Tuesday, April 19

Open Stage – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Karaoke w/JD of Delta DJs – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 10 p.m. Info: 815-965-0931.

Barb City Swing Connection – The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. $5 w/7 p.m. lessons & dancing until 11 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

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.

ARTS & THEATER

Ongoing Attractions

Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring “Pause and Affect: Gregory Scott and Joan Truckenbrod” thru April 23. 70th Young Artist Show: Youth Division featuring art by students in grades K-8 in Winnebago County schools. 468 paintings,drawings, prints & sculpture by 459 students from 80 schools. Thru May 8. Free for everyone every Tues. Info: 815-968-2787.

Kortman Gallery – 107 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Info: 815-968-0123.

David C. Olson Photography Studio – 7801 E. State St., inside Clock Tower Resort. Wildlife and nature imagery. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday. Free. Info: 815-873-1777.

Funktional Arts – 412 N. First St. Furniture & sculpture. Info: 815-969-7942.

Village Gallery – Stewart Square. Artists’ co-op. 45 artists. Open Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 815-963-ARTS.

Bonzi Productions Theatre Group – Family theater, plays, musicals. Info: 815-394-8987.

Wright Museum of Art – 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tues.-Sun. Info: 608-363-2677.

Galena Artists’ Guild Gallery – 324 Spring St., Galena. Thurs.-Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-777-2870.

NIU Art Museum – Hall Case Galleries, 116 Altgeld Hall, DeKalb. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., noon-4 p.m. Wassily Kandinsky: Klange, Notations 21, and Sheet Music and Record Albums–Graphics of Their Time, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info: 815-753-1936.

Rockford College Art Gallery – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. Featuring Leslee Nelson’s embroidered images on vintage textiles thru April 22. 3-6 p.m., Tues.-Fri. Free. Info: 815-226-4105.

Womanspace – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. “Women Encircling the World” in Gallery 1, thru April 20. “Why I Love Art” Youth Art Exhibition & Scholarship Contest in Gallery 3 thru April 20. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-877-0118.

Beloit Fine Arts Incubator – 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Other hours by appointment. Featuring Dale Edwards painting & sculpture thru April 30. Info: 608-313-9083.

Monroe Arts Center – 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Two exhibits, “Human Habitations” by Carolyn Mastroianni, and 24th Annual Wisconsin Regional Arts Program Competition & Exhibit, April 1-29. Info: 608-325-5700.

ArtSpace West – 1426 N. Main St. Tues.-Fri., 3-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Info: 630-546-4727 or 815-988-1501.

Age Quake Theatre – Plays for and about those 55 and older performed in the greater Rockford area. Info: 815-398-8090.

Cholke Photography & Fine Art Gallery – 2211 E. State St. Fri., 7:30-10 p.m.; Sat., 4:30-10 p.m.; Sun., 2-5 p.m. Free. Info: 815-226-9398.

The Fireside Theatre – Fort Atkinson, Wis. Annie at dinner theater thru May 1. Tickets/info: 800-477-9505 or www.firesidetheatre.com.

Freeport Art Museum –121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport. Featuring “Sonata Coda: An Exhibition of Keyboard Instruments through the Ages” thru April 30. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m. Info: 815-235-9755.

DeKalb Area Women’s Center – 1021 State St., DeKalb. Fridays 7-9 p.m. Info: 815-758-1351.

Ingrid Dohm Studio Gallery – 839 N. Perryville Road. Appointments/Info: 815-519-6492.

Midtown Marketplace – 203 Seventh St. Info: 815-961-1269.

The Gallery At JustGoods – 201 Seventh St. Currently seeking local artist to present works in the Community/Art room. New art shows monthly. Featuring the works of Paul Henderson. Info: 815-965-8903.

Charlotte Hackin Art Studio & Gallery – 6278 Brynwood Drive. Info: 815-639-1318.

Bliss Beads Studio & Gallery – 161 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, Ill. Weekly classes in bead jewelry making, silversmithing and flamework glass. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Info: 815-517-0164.

Boxasaurus – Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Dinosaurs created by 80 second-graders of White Swan Elementary School, using papier mache, cardboard, etc. Until May. Info: 815-969-4415.

Woodstock Opera House – 121 VanBuren St., Woodstock. Guys & Dolls running thru April 23, Fri., Sat. & Sun. only. Info: 815-338-5300.

Wednesday, April 13

Material Culture and Museums as Places of Encounter – NIU Art Museum, Altgeld Hall 315, DeKalb. 5-6 p.m. Lecture by John E. Terrell, Regenstein Curator of Pacific Anthropology at Field Museum of Natural History. Free.Info: 815-753-1936.

Keith Fine Arts Festival — Keith Country Day School, 1 Jacoby Place, Rockford. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Individual student performances, original poetry readings, skits. Info: 815-399-8823.

RVC Students and Faculty Art Exhibition — Pearl, 6876 Spring Creek Road. Featuring 36 students and faculty from Rock Valley College. Preview reception 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free and open to public. Info: 815-921-3352.

Thursday, April 14

Valerie Olafson Photography Exhibit – Beth Ann Weis Salon & Spa, 4108 Morsay Drive, Rockford. Opening reception, 5-9 p.m. Hours: Tues. & Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs., 12-9 p.m. Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sun., Mon., Wed. Exhibit runs thru May 15. Info: 815-387-2700.

Drum Circle — NIU Art Museum, MLK Commons, DeKalb. Noon (weather permitting). Info: 815-753-1936. Keith Fine Arts Festival — Keith Country Day School, 1 Jacoby Place, Rockford. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Individual student performances, original poetry readings, skits. Info: 815-399-8823.

Love Scenes – NIU School of Theatre & Dance, Stevens Building Corner Theatre, DeKalb. Series of student plays performed at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $5, can only be purchased night of show. Info: 815-753-1600.

Friday, April 15

9th Annual Spring ArtScene — 35 different locations around the Rockford and Rockford metro area.New exhibits & original works of art in varied media. Free admission. Info: www.SpringArtScene.com includes list of venues with maps.

RVC Students and Faculty Art Exhibition — Pearl, 6876 Spring Creek Road. Featuring 36 students and faculty from Rock Valley College. ArtScene opening reception 3-5:30 p.m. Free and open to public. Info: 815-921-3352.

Keith Fine Arts Festival — Keith Country Day School, 1 Jacoby Place, Rockford. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Individual student performances, original poetry readings, skits. Info: 815-399-8823.

Earth Day Art Exhibit: All My Relations: A Peaceable Kingdom — Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 920 Third Ave., Rockford.5-9 p.m. Sponsored by Four Winds for Spiritual Ecology. Free. Info: 815-222-9488.

Cotton Patch Gospel – The Grove Theatre, Pine Pinecrest Community Center, McKendrie at Evergreen south of Brayton Road, Mt. Morris. 7:30 p.m. Produced & performed by John & Beth Chase. Tickets: $12. Info: 815-734-2103 or performingartsguild.com.

Guys & Dolls – Woodstock Opera House, 121 VanBuren St., Woodstock. 8 p.m. Tickets: $23 adults, $20 students & seniors.Thru April 23. Info: 815-338-5300.

Local Teen Art Exhibit – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 3-6 p.m. Ages 13-19. Work from teen artists in the YA Zone. Opening night refreshments served.

Saturday, April 16

Earth Day Art Exhibit: All My Relations: A Peaceable Kingdom — Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 920 Third Ave., Rockford.3-9 p.m. Sponsored by Four Winds for Spiritual Ecology. Free. Info: 815-222-9488.

Guys and Dolls – Woodstock Opera House, 121 VanBuren St., Woodstock. 8 p.m. Tickets: $23 adults, $20 students & seniors. Thru April 23. Info: 815-338-5300.

Unsinkable Women: Stories and Songs From the Titanic — Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe. 7:30 p.m. Starring New York actress Deborah Jean Templin portraying nine survivors. Reserved seat tickets: $25, $20. Info: 608-325-5700.

Local Teen Art Exhibit – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 12-6 p.m. Ages 13-19. Work from teen artists in the YA Zone.

Sunday, April 17

Swing Time — Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Ave., Freeport. 1 and 7 p.m. Admission free to moviegoers who purchased tickets to complete Film Noir series or $5 at the door. Info: 847-675-2580.

Guys and Dolls – Woodstock Opera House, 121 VanBuren St., Woodstock. 3 p.m. Tickets: $23 adults, $20 students & seniors. Thru April 23.Info: 815-338-5300.

Love Scenes – NIU School of Theatre & Dance, Stevens Building Corner Theatre, DeKalb. Series of student plays performed at 2 p.m. Tickets $5, can only be purchased day of show. Info: 815-753-1600.

Monday, April 18

Auditions for Doubt: A Parable – Pec Playhouse Theatre, 314 Main St., Pecatonica. 7 p.m. Auditions are cold readings from the script. Rehearsals will be Mon.-Thurs. evening from 7-9:30 p.m. Info: 815-239-1210 or Director Michael Dice at diceman54@hotmail.com.

Tuesday, April 19

Listen to sounds that inspired the graphics — NIU Art Museum, 116 Altgeld Hall, Museum Hallway, DeKalb. 5 p.m. Peter Olson, DJ and Curator. Info: 815-753-1936.

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.

COMMUNITY

Ongoing Attractions

Rockford Public Library Hours – 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.

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.

Yoga Classes – Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 920 Third Ave., Rockford. Mondays, 6-7:15 p.m., 6 weeks consecutive, $45 or single classes, $10 each. Register/Info: 815-963-4815.

Jarrett Center – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. Info: 815-234-8535.

Take Photos with Easter Bunny – CherryVale Mall. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon.-Sat. and 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. thru April 23. Photo packages begin w/$20 selection from Cherry Hill Photo.

Wednesday, April 13

Earth Matters Group — Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Road. Noon-1:15 p.m. With Sue Hoopla. Free-will offering; suggested donation $5. Share information, accept the challenge of helping our environment. Bring a sack lunch. Info: 815-877-0118.

SwedishAmerican Panel Discussion on Advance Directives – SwedishAmerican Health System, First floor Conference Center, 1401 E. State St. 2-4 p.m. Free.

Poetry Reading & Book Signing — Rock Valley College Performing Arts Room, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Hosted by Friends of Estelle M. Black Library, with authors Mary Caskey, Christine Swanberg, Richard Swanson and Coleen Williams. Books available for purchase & signing by poets. Info: 815-877-3295.

Life Smart Women’s Health Event – Ogle County Health Dept. program at Lost Lake Community Church, 90 W. Flagg Road, Oregon. 8-week series of health workshops April 13-June 8. 6-7:30 p.m. Register/Info: 815-732-7330, ext. 279.

“Can I Afford to Retire for the Rest of My Life?” — Ciao Bella Restaurant, 6500 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 6 p.m. Dinner included. Free, but seating is limited; register at 815-654-5500 or 24-hr. reservation line at 866-599-7524.

“Hire Me” Series: Session 2 — Rockford Public Library, Main Library second floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Get yourself out there to find, but keep away from poor choices on Facebook. Registration is not required, but need proficiency w/mouse, Internet & must have e-mail address. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Lectures in American History Series – Freeport Public Library, 1440 S. Carroll Ave., Freeport. 7 p.m. Jim Phillips presents: “Queen Liliuokalani & Hawaii” co-sponsored by Freeport Public Library Foundation. Free. Info: 815-232-8419.

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

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.

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.

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.

17th Annual Botanica–a Gardener’s Luncheon — Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Road, Rockford. 10 a.m. Floral arranging workshop. Doors open at 11 a.m. for luncheon, silent auction & Tony Todesco program, “Flowers, Fun & Fancy in Traditional and Creative Designs.” $45. 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

RAEDC Second Quarter Investor Event – Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center, 7801 E. State St. 5-7 p.m. Featuring Ted Fishman, author of Shock of Grey, a new book describing how an aging population affects every segment of society. Info: 815-969-4259.

Information Open House for Seasonal Portable Concessionaires – Rockford Park District, Webbs Norman Center, Board Room, 401 S. Main St. 5:30-7 p.m. Park District personnel will provide information on available events, locations, requirements for permits & certifications. Info: 815-987-8862.

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

Email — Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. Ages 13 and older. 2-4 p.m. Prerequisites: Proficient familiarity w/Introduction to Computers and Internet or equiv. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Book Signing with Joe “Road Warrior” Laurinaitis – Barnes & Noble, CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ste. 5, 6-8 p.m. Book The Road Warriors.

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

Coming Out Day – Rock Valley College, Student Center Atrium, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 6-9 p.m. Hosted by Rock Out GSA. Info: 815-494-3048.

Comedy Night w/Ky Miller & Chris Johnson – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Info: 815-877-8007.

YA Anime/Manga Club – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 13-19. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Weight Loss Orientation – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health, rotates among three OSF locations. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Wed. Info: 815-395-4505 for times and locations.

Thursday, April 14

“Can I Afford to Retire for the Rest of My Life?” — Ciao Bella Restaurant, 6500 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 6 p.m. Dinner included. Free but seating is limited; register at 815-654-5500 or 24-hr. reservation line at 866-599-7524.

Economic Outlook Seminar – Hilton Garden Inn, 7675 Walton St., Rockford. 6-7 p.m. Presented by economic industry leader Bob Carey, CFA. Includes complimentary dinner. Hosted by Montgomery Financal Services. All attendees will be offered a no-cost, no-obligatiaon financial consultation. Info/Reserve: 815-270-0909.

30th Anniversary Dinner, Rockford Network of Professional Women – Clock Tower Resort, 7801 E. State St. 6 p.m. Includes silent auction. Cost: $30/person. Attendance by reservation only. Info: 815-229-8810.

“Evolution of the Greek City: Evidence from the Kavousi Area of Eastern Crete” — Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Rockford Society, Archaeological Institute of America. Lecture by Prof. Margaret S. Mook of Iowa State University. Info: 815-262-1261.

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

Rhyme Tyme Storytime — Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. All ages. Registration not required. 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. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Preschool Picnic Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 12-12:45 p.m. Ages 3-6. Registration not required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Teen ‘Scape – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 7 p.m. Ages 10-19. Mingle with other teens, play Wii, Playstation or board games.

Stems With Flowers Book Reading – YWCA, 4990 E. State St., Rockford. 7-9 p.m. With local author Coleen Martin Williams. Free, but registration is required. Info: 815-316-6123.

Stepping Forward – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Cancer Care, 5666 E. State St. Every 2nd & 4th Thurs. of the month. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info: 815-227-2223.

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.

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

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.

MELD’s Sports Celebrity Event featuring Andre “The Hawk” Dawson – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Cost of dinner & program is $75/person or table of 10 for $750. VIP Reception, 5:30-7:30, to meet & greet Dawson is $100 each (or table of 10 for $1,000). Tickets/Info: 815-633-6353, ext. 11.

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.

Wellness for the Mind, Body & Spirit Lecture Series: The Power of Laughter — Siena on Brendenwood, 4444 Brendenwood Road. 1:30 p.m. Roni Golan. Info: 815-399-6167.

Northwest Ill. Audubon Society’s 30th Annual Banquet — Embury United Methodist Church, 515 S. Galena Ave., Freeport. Silent auction, 5:30 p.m., meal 6 p.m., program 7:15 p.m. Adults $12.50, children under 12, free. For program only (pay at door), adults $3, children under 12, free. For those attending program only, sanctuary doors open at 7 p.m. Info: 815-563-4984.

“The American Middle Class and the Future of the Good Society” – Beloit College, Morse-Ingersoll Hall, Richardson Auditorium, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. 8 p.m. 2011 Duffy Colloquium Keynote Lecture by Kevin T. Leichi of the University of Iowa. Info: www.Beloit.edu/arts

Training for Parents of Students Receiving Special Education Services – Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center and Child & Family Connections–Access Services of N. Ill., 1752 Windsor Road, Loves Park. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register by phone: 866-436-7842, ext. 107.

Friday, April 15

“From Minks to Sinks” Garage Sale — Midway Village & Museum Center Main Buuilding , 6799 Guilford Road. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $5. Info: 815-397-9112.

Senior Drop-In Computer Lab – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 2-4 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Rockford Health System Program on Advance Directives — Rockford Memorial Hospital, Funderburg Auditorium, 2400 N. Rockton Ave. Noon-1 p.m. Free.

Family Story Hour: Fractured Fairy Tales – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages. Registration not required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Tour of RVC’s Learning and Opportunity Center — Stewart Square, 308 W. State St. 1-3 p.m. Learn about the benefits of attending college. Info/RSVP: 815-921-4291.

Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour — Rock Valley College, Student Center Atrium, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 3-7 p.m. Sponsored by RVC SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), the Rock Valley College Foundation and the Coleman Foundation. Pre-registration recommended. To register, go to extremetour.org/rockvalley.

Wine Tasting Fundraiser for Green Communities Coalition — Artale Wine Co., 6876 Spring Creek Road. 5-8 p.m. Organic food & beverages. $15 at the door. Info: 815-985-1108.

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

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

Wellness for the Mind, Body & Spirit Lecture Series: Natural Health – Siena on Brendenwood, 4444 Brendenwood Road. 1:30 p.m. Ryan Hulsebus, D.C. Info: 815-399-6167.

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.

“Heaven’s Best Lasagna Dinner” — Grace United Methodist Church, 3555 McFarland Road. 5-7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance thru members. Meal tickets are $8 for everyone age 10 and up; $5 for children 4-9 years; children younger than 3, free. Info: 815-637-4561.

Black Cinema Discussion Series: Before They Die — Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 6:30-9 p.m. Ages 15 and older. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Euchre – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Explore RVC’s Learning & Opportunity Center — Stewart Square, 308 W. State St. 1-3 p.m. Tour the building and learn about the benefits of attending college, specifically Rock Valley’s LOC. Info: 815-921-4291.

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

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.

Saturday, April 16

Earth Day 2011: “A Billion Acts of Green” — Rock Valley College, Physical Education Center, 3301 N. Mulford Road. Noon- 3 p.m. More than 50 vendors will show you how to “live green.” RVC will also give away 500 trees (limit one per family) and collect items for recycling.

Leaf River Daze Roast Loin of Pork Dinner — Bertolet Memorial Building, 103 W. Second St., Leaf River. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Includes 50/50 raffle. Tickets: $8/12 years and older; $6/5-11 years; 4 and younger, free. Festival at Bertolet Park, and tractor show & pulls at River Valley Complex.

“Primp for Prom” 2011 – Providence Baptist Church, 2209 Clifton Ave., Rockford. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free prom dresses provided by Becca’s Closet, fashion showcase, discussions, lunch, gift bags. Registration is required. Space is limited. Info: 815-967-0637.

YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day — YMCA Northeast Branch, 8451 Orth Road, Loves Park. 9 am.–noon. Fun Run, interactive Health & Fun Fair, concessions, inflatable obstacle course, climbing wall, family activity games. Info: 815-489-1253 or 815-720-4213.

Classics & Chrome Car Show — Former Menards Building in Machesney Park. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Featuring Danica Patrick’s new Indy Racing League car. Admission $6, children younger than 10, free. Includes raffle and prizes. Tickets: Call Keith Country Day School at 815-399-8823 or www.classicsandchrome.com.

Youth Summit “Better than the Best… Believe It!” — Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council at City Hall, 425 E. State St. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Area high school youth committed to civic engagement who advise Mayor Morrissey. Entertaniment by Hope Despite, live DJ and dance crews. Info: 815-962-6624 to register.

Junior League’s Kids in the Kitchen — Discovery Center Museum, Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free; extra charge for admission to museum exhibits. Info at Junior League : 815-399-4518 or www.jlrockford.org.

“From Minks to Sinks” Garage Sale — Midway Village & Museum Center Main Building, 6799 Guilford Road. 8-1p.m. Admission $5. Info: 815-397-9112.

Bike Rodeo – Krape Park, Freeport Park District, 1-3 p.m. Brush up on bike safety skills, then try to complete the Bike Rodeo. Info: 815-235-6114, ext. 115.

“Bags, Bows, Baubles & More” Craft Extravaganza Benefit for Food Pantry — Grace United Methodist Church, 3555 McFarland Road, Rockford. 9 a.m. -3 p.m. No admission fee, but bring a non-perishable food item for local food pantry. Info: 815-637-4561.

Jr. Girl Scouts: Finding Your Way – Byron Forest Preserve District, Keller Center, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. $8/scout for all Jr. Girl Scouts. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Product of Society Film Premiere – House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 3 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

Saturday Storytime – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Children’s Area, 6685 E. State St. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Saturday Spectacular: Giggles and Grins — Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11-11:45 a.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

The Road Back to Yourself: Annual Spring Luncheon — Womanspace event at Radisson Hotel & Conference Center. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Special guest Joan Anderson, author of A Year by the Sea and new book, The Road Back to Yourself: The Second Journey. Cost: $45. Info: 815-877-0118.

Habitat for Humanity Pasta Benefit Dinner — FIrst Baptist Church, 1255 Jackson St., Belvidere. 4-8 p.m. Dinner, silent auction feat. a private tour with the Belvidere Firemen and 6-month membership to Belvidere YMCA. Tickets: $8 advance, $10 at the door. Checks to: First Baptist Church c/o Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 276, Belvidere, IL 61008. Info: 815-509-9815.

Hullabaloo Nightlife Expo — Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road. All day, noon to close. Country, R&B, blues, jazz, oldies, tribute, soul, etc. Bands start at 1 p.m. More than 30 vendors on display. $5 admission. For those age 21 and older. Info: 815-509-3513.

Rumble at the Resort — Clock Tower Resort, 7801 E. State St. Mixed martial arts cage fighting. Fights at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25, available at Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, or call 815-742-1982.

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

Sunday, April 17

New Milford Fire Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast — New Milford Fire Station, 2177 Will James Road. 8-11 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, juice, milk. $6/person, children younger than 5, free. Info: 815-874-7186.

Palm Sunday service w/Procession – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 212 W. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. 10 a.m.

Eat at Noodles to Benefit CROP – Noodles Restaurant, 6430 E. State St., Rockford. Noodles will donate 25% of each customer’s purchase this day to Rockford Area CROP Hunger Walk.

27th OSF Heritage Run – Downtown Rockford starting at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. 1 p.m. Registration fee for 10km and 2-mile races is $25 before the event and $30 day of the race. $5 entry fee for Kids’ Half-mile Fun Run. Register by mail to Big Brothers/Big Sisters, YMCA, 200 Y Blvd., Rockford, IL 61107, or online at www.rockfordymca.org. Info: 815-489-1280.

Children’s Palm Parade — Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2821 N. Bell School Road, Rockford. 8:45 & 11:15 a.m. Info: 815-282-1500.

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.

Easter Egg Hunt – Carver-Roehl County Park, 4907 S. Carvers Rock Road, Clinton, Wis. 1 p.m. Bring your own Easter basket. Easter Bunny will pass out Goody Bags. For age 12 and younger. Info: 608-676-4605.

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

Classics & Chrome Car Show — Former Menards Building in Machesney Park. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring Danica Patrick’s new Indy Racing League car. Admission $6, children younger than 10, free. Includes raffle and prizes. Tickets: Call Keith Country Day School at 815-399-8823 or www.classicsandchrome.com.

Cakes for the Queen of Heaven: “The First Turning: The Shift from Goddess to God” – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Road. 7-9 p.m. For females only, age 16-adult. Feminist theology in partnership with Unitarian Universalist Church, Rockford. Cost: $40/four sessions or $15/session. Info: 815-877-0118.

Huntington’s Disease Support Group – OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, St. Anthony & St. Joseph Rooms, 5666 E. State St. 2-4 p.m. Info: 815-282-0600.

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

Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County Annual Banquet – Lorado Taft Field Campus near Oregon, Ill. Silent auction & prairie plants on display at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 ($25/person) w/two entree choices. 7:30 program on new purchase of Sand Ridge Prairie. Preregistration is required. Info: 815-243-0020 or 815-732-7332.

“Hippity Hop World” with Peter Cottontail — Sapora Playworld, Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 N. Perryville Road, Loves Park. Noon-5 p.m. Admission: $5 children 3-12, $2, ages 1-2. Attend the public skating event at Carlson, and admission is just $7 for both events. Info: 815-969-4082.

Special Ice Skating Event — Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 N. Perryville Road, Loves Park. 2-4 p.m. “Skatin’ Down the Bunny Trail” includes free skating lessons, skating to music by a live DJ and with Peter Cottontail, and prize giveaways. Admission $5/person skating only; ages 2 and younger admitted free. Attend Hippity Hop World at Sapora Playworld same day and get in for $7 for both events. Info: 815-969-4069.

“Garibaldi Guard!” Exhibit — Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St., Rockford. 2-4 p.m. Exhibit honors the Italian-American soldiers who fought in the Civil War. Thru Nov. 30. Admission free but donations appreciated. Info: 815-962-7402.

Earth Day Ceremony: All My Relations: A Peaceable Kingdom — Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 920 Third Ave., Rockford. 6 p.m. Music, chants, poems & meditations sponsored by Four Winds for Spiritual Ecology. Free. Info: 815-222-9488.

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

Monday, April 18

Katie’s Choice Book Club Discussion : Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet — Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 815-962-4279.

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. April thru October. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Wine & Olive Oil Tasting to Benefit RAMP — Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road, Rockford. 5-8 p.m. $15/person at the door. Live music and silent auction featuring unique gifts. Info: 815-968-7467.

Yoga Class – Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 920 Third Ave. 6-7:15 p.m. Single classes, $10 each. Info: 815-963-4815.

Lectures in American History Series — Freeport Public Library, 1440 S. Carroll Ave., Freeport. 7p.m. Dr. Martin Quirk presents “Women Homesteaders on the Prairie” co-sponsored by Freeport Public Library Foundation. Free. Info: 815-232-8419.

Rockford Ostomy Support Group — OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Foundation Room. 5666 E. State St. 7:30 p.m. Info: 815-397-2514.

Chocolate City Nightlife – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9 p.m. Every Mon. Info: 815-621-4319.

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 19

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

Family Story Hour — Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages. Registration not required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Holy Week Morning Prayer — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Library, 212 W. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. 8 a.m.

Collage for Fun — Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive.1-4 p.m. with Barbara Santucci. Cost $85 (includes some materials). Register by April 18. Info: 815-877-0118.

Earth-Friendly Crafts for Teens – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, Program Room, 3128 11th St. Ages 10-19. 4-5:30 p.m. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

“First and Third” Open Art Studio — Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 3:30-7 p.m. All ages. Materials provided. Registration not required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Hand-Made Journal — Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 4-7 p.m. All ages. Registration not required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Bookgirl: Savvy by Ingrid Law — Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. With Pat Lai. For ages 9-13. Cost: $5 (includes snack & activity). Register by April 18. Info: 815-877-0118.

Sunset Storytime — Rockford Public Library, East Branch Children’s Area, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Registration not required. 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.

Family Skate – Carlson Arctic Ice Arena & Sapora Playworld, 4150 N. Perryville Road, Loves Park. 8 p.m. Info: 815-969-4069.

Adult Grief Support Group – Beloit Regional Hospice Office, 655 Third St., Suite 200, Beloit, Wis. 6-7:30 p.m. Info: 608-363-7421.

“How Will We Pay for College?” – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 15 and older. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

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.

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 April 13-19, 2011 issue