Community Calendar: Week of May 4-10, 2011

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.

Colonel Elmer Ellsworth Display – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Local History Room, third floor, 215 N. Wyman St. Noon-8 p.m. Thru May 31. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

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 younger than 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. Featuring “Made in Africa” photographic works of Brian Hampton until July 31, and “Garibaldi Guard!” honoring the 39th New York Infantry, a regiment of Italian-American men who fought under Giuseppe Garibaldi; runs until Nov. 30. Admission $3 individual, $5 family. 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.

Beckman Mill Park – 11600 S. County Road H, off Highway 81. Tours 1-4 p.m. Corn grinding demonstrations, see the blacksmith shop, creamery & visitor center. Info: 608-751-1551.

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.

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.

Neighborhood Tool Bank – 907 S. Main St. Loans out tools for gardening & cleanup projects. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.; and 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday. Thru Oct. 1. Make appointment in advance. Info: 815-963-6236.

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., six weeks consecutive, $45 or single classes, $10 each. Register/Info: 815-963-4815.

Jarrett Center – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron.Visiting display: Images of wildlife, thru April. Info: 815-234-8535.

Summerfield Zoo – 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere. Open two weekends a month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. Open one weekday per month. Admission: $7 adults, $5 children. Info: 815-547-4852.

Winnebago County Relay for Life – Fund-raiser at office of Caraotta Chiropractic Orthopedics, 4921 E. State St., in partnership with American Cancer Society, until June 24. For $15 donation per person ($20 per family), all chiropractic & orthopedic exams, second opinion evaluations, treatments and X-rays (if needed) will be provided at no charge. Appointments must be scheduled in advance. Info: 815-398-4004.

Wednesday, May 4

Violence Prevention Collaborative’s Essay, Poetry & Art Contest Awards Luncheon – YMCA Log Lodge, 200 Y Blvd. Noon. Free. Info: 815-720-4261.

Relay For Life of Winnebago County Team Informational & Committee Meetings – OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State St. 6-7:45 p.m. LAP sponsors needed at $100 per slot. Info: 815-226-6958 or RFLWinnebago@gmail.com.

Domestic Violence Program – Mildred Berry Center, 8616 Northern Ave., Rockford. 6-7:30 p.m. Presented by Becky Winstead, Domestic Violence Program, Remedies. Info: 815-387-5605.

Babes and Books – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11:15 a.m.-noon. Children younger than 2. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Conversational English – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Classroom C, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

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.

Life Smart Women’s Health Event: “Beautiful You & Fitness” – Lost Lake Community Church, 90 W. Flagg Road, Oregon, Ill. 6-7:30 p.m. Info: 815-732-7330, ext. 279.

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

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

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

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

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.

“Woman to Woman” Breast Cancer Support Group – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Cancer Care, 5666 E. State St. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info: 815-227-2624.

Comedy Night w/Mike Malone – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 8 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

Young Adult Board Meeting – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-7 p.m. Ages 13-19. The YA board has input in the programs, services, books and magazines that RPL has for teens. Apply w/ Kathi Kresol in Youth Services, or call or e-mail her at 815-965-7606, ext. 682 or visit kkresol@rockfordpubliclibrary.org. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Turning 65–Get the Facts – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 50 and older. Facts about Medicare, including eligibility, enrollment, benefits, options and Part D. Get valuable resource information. (Program presented by local area insurance professionals.) Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Thursday, May 5

National Day of Prayer Leadership Luncheon – Clock Tower Resort, 7801 E. State St. 11:45 a.m. with George Otis Jr. Tickets/Info: 815-877-5412.

National Day of Prayer Citywide Prayer Gathering – Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main St. 7 p.m. with comments & prayer by George Otis Jr. Info: 815-962-6246.

Illini Caravan featuring Men’s Basketball Coach Bruce Weber of U of I – Rockford Country Club, 2500 Oxford Drive. 5:30 p.m. begins meet & greet, w/remarks from coaches and others. Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Tickets $25/person. Info: 312-575-7853.

Kids Club – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 Jefferson St. 4:30-5:30 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. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Preschool Picnic Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. Noon-12:45 p.m. Bring a lunch. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Northern Illinois Spring Vineyard Tune-Up Workshop – Famous Fossil Winery, Cedarville, Ill. 1-4 p.m. With Bill Shoemaker, viticulturist with Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners Association. No charge or pre-registration required. Info: 630-584-7254 (Shoemaker) or 815-235-4125 (U of I Extension).

Teen ‘Scape – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 4-7 p.m. Ages 10-19. Mingle with other teens, play board games, Wii or Playstation, surf the Internet.

Comedy Night – Chubby Rain House of Tunes, 4210 Countryside Estates Drive, Poplar Grove. 9-11:30 p.m. Every Thurs. Info: 815-765-1884.

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

Swing Dancing – St. Edward Church, 3004 11th St. 8-10:30 p.m. Every Thurs. Info: 815-914-7441.

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

Support for Grief After Suicide – Zion Lutheran Church, 925 Fifth Ave. 7 p.m. Free. Every other Thurs. Call for schedule/info: 815-636-4750.

Shall We Dance Ballroom Dance – Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Road. Beginners 6 p.m., Intermediate/Advanced, 7 p.m. Every Thurs. Info: 815-718-1814.

A Ministry of Restoration Bible Study – Montague Branch Library, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 5:30 p.m. Every Thurs. Prayer every Tues. 6:30 p.m. For prayer or info: 815-966-6322.

Benefit Night for Vets Roll – Backyard Bar & Grill, 6473 N. Second St., Loves Park; 5390 Elevator Road, Roscoe; 201 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 5-9 p.m. Vets Roll is a nonprofit organization that provides safe ground transportation and enjoyable experience for WWII & Korean era U.S. vets and “Rosie the Riveters” to visit their war memorials and other related sights in Washington, D.C. area. 20 percent of proceeds of food sales go to help this great cause.

Friday, May 6

Derby Days on the Miracle Mile – Don Carter Lanes/Trackside Rockford, 4007 E. State St. OTB opens at 9 a.m. for Kentucky Oaks. Special events, more TVs. Info: 815-398-2300.

Feature Film: An Appalachian Dawn – Rockford First Auditorium, 5950 Spring Creek Road. 6:30 p.m. Spiritual, social and economic transformation sweeps Manchester, Ky., the sixth-poorest county in the U.S. Info: 815-962-6246. Follow-up discussion Saturday at Stockholm Inn.

Growing Green – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 10:30-11 a.m. All ages. Plant a seed and watch it grow. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Keeping Kids Safe Project – Lou Bachrodt Automall, 7070 CherryVale N. Blvd., Rockford. Noon-6 p.m. Get FBI-quality digital fingerprints for children, educate children and families about how to avoid dangerous situations. Demonstrations by No Joke Martial Arts and Safe Kids Winnebago County car seat safety checks. Refreshments, balloons and fun activities. Info: 319-268-4111.

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

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

Saturday, May 7

Derby Days on the Miracle Mile – Don Carter Lanes/Trackside Rockford, 4007 E. State St. OTB opens at 8:30 a.m. for Kentucky Derby. Special events, more TVs. Cue Room, seating by reservation only for Saturday’s race. Info: 815-398-2300.

Discussion of film An Appalachian Dawn – Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. 9 a.m. No reservations required. Info: 815-962-6246.

Rosecrance Flower Day – Gensler Gardens, 8631 11th St., New Milford and 102 Orth Road, Loves Park. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Proceeds go to the Kinley Charity Care Fund, which provides assistance to youth, adults and families seeking treatment for substance abuse. Info: 815-387-5605.

KNIB’s Metals and Electronics Drive – Machesney Park Mall, south parking lot near JC Penney Outlet. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring old electronics, appliances, computers, freezers, propane tanks, air conditioners, dehumidifiers and scrap metal (no TVs) for recycling. $10 fee per item. Info: 815-637-1343.

Spring Planting at Nygren Wetland Preserve – Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Road, Rockton, along banks of Pecatonica and Rock rivers. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Volunteers will plant native species. Organized by Natural Land Institute. Info: 815-964-6666.

Shelter Care Ministries Annual Spring Luncheon – Tebala Shrine Temple, 7910 Newburg Road. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fund-raiser for three programs: Housing: Emergency and Transitional, MAYA’s House, drop-in day care center, and Jubilee Day Center for mentally ill or veterans who need a safe place. Tickets: $35/person, $280 for table of 8. Also available at the door. Info: 815-964-5520 or www.shelter-care.org.

Art Tells a Story – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 1-2:30 p.m. Ages 4-8. Teaches young children basic art techniques in a fun way. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Astronomy Day Celebration – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. 1-4 p.m. Make a star map, star crafts, investigate telescopes, activities w/Rockford Amateur Astronomy Club. Admission: $7 adults, $7 children (ages 2-17), free to museum members and children age 1 and younger. Info: 815-963-6769.

Fossil Hunt – Byron Forest Preserve District, Stone Quarry Park. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Discover the mysteries of the quarry, for all ages. Cost $2/person. Register by May 4. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Third Annual Midwest Handmade Musical Instrument Exhibition – JustGoods Fair Trade Store, 201 Seventh St. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Special events & live music featuring The Tektonics; 15 local artisans display their musical creations, many of which are for sale. Free, open to public. Info: 815-961-8854.

Keeping Kids Safe Project – Lou Bachrodt Automall, 7070 CherryVale N. Blvd., Rockford. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Get FBI-quality digital fingerprints for children, educate children and families about how to avoid dangerous situations. Demonstrations by No Joke Martial Arts and Safe Kids Winnebago County car seat safety checks. Refreshments, balloons and fun activities. Info: 319-268-4111.

Mother’s Day – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11-11:45 a.m. All ages. Celebrate wilth stories, songs and a craft to take home. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Cinco De Mayo Festival 2011 – Davis Park, 300 S. Wyman St., Rockford. Noon to midnight. Food, family activities, live entertainment. Hosted by RAMBA. Donation before event: $10, children younger than 10, free.

Progress Day Pig Roast – Beckman Mill Park, 11600 S. County Road H, off Hwy. 81. Noon-4 p.m. Enjoy hot pork sandwiches, listen to music, tour historic buildings, visit the gift shop. Info: 608-751-1551 or www.beckmanmill.org.

Saturday Storytime – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Children’s Area, 6685 E. State St. 10:30-11 a.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

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

Weird and Haunted Illinois–with author Troy Taylor – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-3:30 p.m. All ages. Author Troy Taylor presents personal accounts of Illinois ghosts. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Weiskopf Observatory–Public Viewing – Byron Forest Preserve District, Jarrett Center, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. Begins at dusk, every Saturday. Free. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 216.

Zumba – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 4-5 p.m. Latin-inspired dance makes fitness fun for the whole family. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Sunday, May 8

Mother’s Day at Brio – Brio Restaurant, 515 E. State St. A la carte menu features several new brunch dishes as well as Brio favorites. Open seating between 10 a.m.-2 p.m., but seats are limited. RSVP: 815-968-9463.-

A Unitarian Universalist Mother’s Day Cantata – Unitarian Universalist Church-Rockford, 4848 Turner St. 11 a.m. Music Director Tim Anderson leads the Unicantors and guest musicians. Public is invited. Free-will offering. Info: 815-398-6322.

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

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.

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

Monday, May 9

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.

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

Microsoft Word No. 1 – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: Proficient familiarity w/Introduction to Computers and Internet or equivalent. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

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. 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.

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

Tuesday, May 10

Hats, Hats, Hats! – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 4-5 p.m. All ages. Make a hat to take home.

Kids Club – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 4-5 p.m. Ages 6-12. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Book Group: A Mountain of Crumbs – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-8 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

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

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.

Green Fire – Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. 7 p.m. Documentary about the life of legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold. Highlights of his career and how he shaped conservation and the modern environmental movement. Admission free; reservations not required. Presented by Natural Land Institute, Severson Dells and John R. Cook Associates. Info: NLI at 815-964-6666.

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.

Senior Computer Learning No. 2: The Internet (Six Beginning Computer Classes) – Rockford Public Library, Main Library second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. Ages 55 and older. Registration is required. 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 May 4-10, 2011 issue