Community Calendar: Week of May 11-17, 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. 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.

Edgebrook Farmers’ Market – Edgebrook Shopping Center, 1601 N. Alpine Road. Every Wednesday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Local produce. Rockford Rescue Mission will have bins available for donations. Info: 815-226-0212.

Mt. Carroll Farmers’ Market – Market Street Commons, 320 N. Main St.., Mt. Carroll. 8 a.m.-noon, May thru October. Includes Learn Great Foods cooking demonstrations at 10 a.m. the first and second Saturdays of each month. Info: 800-244-9594.

Registration for Boone County Conservation District Summer Camp – For different age groups. Website has prices, dates and themes. Info: www.BooneCountyConservationDistrict.org.

Wednesday, May 11

American Red Cross Adult/Child/Infant CPR – Rock River Chapter, 401 N. Main St., Belvidere. 6-10 p.m. Full course, $60, review, $52. Info: 815-963-8471.

Beginning Computer for the Absolute Beginner – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Lifescape Community Services Senior Follies: “That’s Entertainment” – First Evangelical Free Church, 2223 N. Mulford Road, Rockford. 2 & 6:30 p.m. Tickets $12. Info: 815-963-1609.

Bookworm: Mao’s Last Dancer – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive, Rockford. 9:30-11 a.m. Rags-to-riches story of Li, who achieved prominence on the international ballet stage, selected by Madame Mao’s arts program to join Beijing Dance Academy. Info: 815-877-0118.

EarthMatters: Local Foods with Lenae Weichel – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Noon-1:15 p.m. Suggested donation $5. Bring a sack lunch. Info: 815-877-0118.

Interfaith Film Festival: Water – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive, Rockford. 7 p.m. Set in Gandhi’s India; about traditions, faith, society’s norms and empowerment. Discussion after film. Info: 815-877-0118.

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.

Hats, Hats, Hats! – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 5-6 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

17th Circuit Therapeutic Intervention Program (TIP] Court Graduation – Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State St. 1:30 p.m. Problem-solving court for non-violent offenders with mental illness.

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: “Self-Defense & Preparedness” – 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.

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.

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.

Groundhog Day at Summerfield Zoo – Summerfield Zoo, 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere. Meet new baby Belvidere Bill. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $7 adults, $5 children. Info: 815-547-4852.

Book Signing with Author Jonathan Friesen – Janesville Hedberg Public Library, 316 S. Main St., Janesville, Wis. 7 p.m. The Last Martin is the author’s new novel for teens. Friesen is an award-winning author, speaker and youth writing coach who overcame his struggle with Tourette’s Syndrome.

Thursday, May 12

American Red Cross First Aid Course – Rock River Chapter, 401 N. Main St., Belvidere. 6-10 p.m. Basic first aid care. Full course: $50, review, $42. Info: 815-963-8471.

Facebook – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

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.

Northern Illinois Police Memorial Week Events – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. 7 p.m. Service, open to public.

Growing Green – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 Jefferson St. 4-5 p.m. All ages. 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. Noon-12:45 p.m. Bring a lunch. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

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.

Singin’ in the Rain – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 12-12:45 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Online Job Search – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: Familiarity with Internet Explorer. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

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

Sunset Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

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

OSF “Stepping Forward” Cancer Support Group – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Cancer Care, 5666 E. State St. 6:30-8 p.m. Info: 815-227-2223.

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.

Training for Parents of Students Receiving Special Education Services – Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center–Access Services of Northern Illinois, 1752 Windsor Road, Loves Park. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Registration after May 5 by phone. Info: 866-436-7842, ext. 110.

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.

Muscular Dystrophy Association’s “Tasting for a Cure” – Tinderbox, 2217 S. Perryville Road. 6-9 p.m. wine tasting. $10/person includes appetizers & auction items to win. Info: 815-229-1632.

Teen ‘Scape – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 4112 N. Rockton Ave. 4-7 p.m. Ages 10-19. Mingle with other teens, play games on Wii or Playstation, or surf the Internet.

5th Annual Cook’s Tour – Downtown Rockford tour of 10 restaurants & eateries, sampling cuisine from each. 5-10 p.m. Presented by River District Association and Chocolat by Daniel. Tickets/Info: http://www.riverdistrict.com/events.htm .

Friday, May 13

Ogle County Historical Society presents Bill Bailey – Nash Recreation Center, 304 S. Fifth St., Oregon. Potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m., program at 12:15 p.m. Bring a dish to pass if coming for lunch. Reservations required. Call 815-732-3101.

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.

Mississippi River Coordinating Council Meeting – Burpee Museum, 737 N. Main St. 1:30 p.m. Discussion w/ Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon about conservation on the Rock and Kishwaukee watersheds. Open to the public. Info: 217-558-3089.

RACVB Open House – RACVB Main Office, 102 N. Main St. and Community Information Center, Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center, 7801 E. State St. Noon-5 p.m. Celebrate National Tourism & Travel Week. Chance to win great prizes. Info: 815-489-1664.

Open Computer Lab – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. For beginners who know how to use a mouse and keyboard. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Northern Illinois Police Memorial Week Events – CherryVale Mall. 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Displays, ISP spot check, child safety seat [all day], LEAC helicopter display outside mall (1-3 p.m.), Rockford City Police Dept. bomb dog demonstration [5:30 p.m.], Rochelle Police Dept. K-9 Demo [7 p.m.].

Psychic Readings by Denise Guzzardo– Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 815-633-2552.

Diabetes Support Group – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, St. Francis Room, 5666 E. State St. 6:30 p.m. open discussion. Free. Info: 815-395-5159.

Seniors Use Your E-mail No. 1 – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 1-3 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

OSF St. Anthony MASH Bash – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. Begins at 6 p.m., chow served at 7 in the “mess tent” with beverages at The Swamp. USO-style entertainment. Tickets: $25/person includes entry to compound, dinner, a MASH Bash T-shirt and OSF EMS Mash Bash dog tags. Info: 815-395-5254.

Interfaith Film Festival: The Snow Walker – Baha’i Center, 1650 N. Alpine Road. 7:30 p.m. Survivalist adventure; a med-evac plane goes down in the Arctic tundra. Info: 815-633-0492.

Wildflower Walkabout – Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve. 6 p.m. With Mark Keister. View limestone bluff vegetation, transition to oak savanna and wetlands. Easy hike. Call for directions. Info: 815-335-2915 or 815-964-6666.

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 14

American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training – Rock River Chapter, 401 N. Main St., Belvidere. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Certification course: $50. Info: 815-963-8471.

Art Tells a Story – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. Ages 4-8. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

13th Annual Birdfest – Sand Bluff Bird Observatory, Colored Sands Forest Preserve, 10602 Haas Road, Shirland. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Guided nature hikes, crafts & games for kids, raptor shows by Hoo Haven, Atwood Park; nature exhibits, wood crafters, silent auction, food stand. Admission: $2.50 adults, 50 cents children age 4-12; free for tots 3 and younger. Info: 815-871-8483.

Community Fair – Levson Square at South Main & Marchesano Drive, Rockford. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Presented by Rock River Development Corporation. To promote the southwest quadrant of Rockford. Family-friendly, open to the public.

Northern Illinois Police Memorial Week Events – CherryVale Mall. 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Displays, ISP spot check, child safety seat , “Steel Artifacts” of the World Trade Centers from 9/11[all day], Rockford Bomb Robot demonstration [1 p.m.], LEAC helicopter display outside mall (1-3 p.m.), child fingerprint ID packets (1-3 p.m.), Belvidere Police Dept. K-9 Officer Demo (3 p.m.), DeKalb County K-9 Officer Demo (5:30 p.m.).

Bird Hike – Boone County Conservation District, Lion’s Shelter, Spencer Conservation Area, 603 Appleton Road, Belvidere. North of cemetery. 4 p.m. Walk with volunteer John Todt to view the birds. Info: 815-547-7935.

Early Morning Bird Walk – Severson Dells Forest Preserve, 8786 Montague Road. Meet at Nature Center. Free. 8-10 a.m. Info: 815-335-2915.

Boy Scout Troop 41 Pancake Breakfast – Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2821 Bell School Road (by Spring Creek). 7 a.m.-noon. Tickets $5/person, $15/family, available at the door.

Jr. Girl Scouts Overnight Campout – Byron Forest Preserve District, Jarrett Center, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. 3 p.m. Register by May 11. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 217.

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

National Join Hands Day Car Washes for Japan Tsunami Relief – 10 simultaneous car washes sponsored by Rockford Lutheran High School and North Winnebago County Chapter of Thrivent for Lutherans. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations requested. Proceeds go to Lutheran World Relief. Info: 815-877-9551 or 815-633-8075.

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful’s Spring Clothing Drive – All area Hilander Food Stores in Rockford, Roscoe and Cherry Valley. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring clean, usable clothing & other “soft goods” in plastic bags weighing no more than 5-10 lbs.; no boxes or hangers. Info: 815-637-1343.

Second Annual Garlic Mustard Pull – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. 9 a.m.-noon. Rain or shine, dress for weather. Free. Info: 815-965-8146.

Riverdahl Elementary School Fun Fair – 3520 Kishwaukee St. Noon-3 p.m. Open to the public; games, raffles, food and fun.

Lecture by Retired U.S. Marshal Robert Moore – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 11:30 a.m. Moore served six law enforcement agencies during his 35-year law enforcement career. He has created a traveling police exhibit. Moore will also sign copies of his new book, The President’s Men: Black United States Marshals, at Borders, 199 Deane Drive, at 6 p.m.

Scrapbook Saturday – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 3-5 p.m. Ages 8 and older. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Spring Preschool Workshop 2011: Fun with Felt – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 18 and older. Work with felt boards & patterns. Bring a sharp scissors, a sewing needle & medium-weight thread (white preferred). Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Groundhog Day at Summerfield Zoo – Summerfield Zoo, 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere. Meet new baby Belvidere Bill. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $7 adults, $5 children. Info: 815-547-4852.

IDNR Boat Safety Class – Winnebago County Justice Center, 650 W. State St. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free, open to anyone 10 years of age or older. Info: 815-319-6300.

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.

Scrapbook Saturday – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 3-5 p.m. Ages 8 and older.Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

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

Interfaith Film Festival: The Other Side of Heaven – Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 324 University Drive. 3 p.m. Man goes on a mission trip to Tonga in the 1950s, finding adventure and trials. Info: 815-399-1297.

In Print Writer’s Meeting: The Fear of Success – Cherry Valley Library, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 1 p.m. with Laurie Scheer. Interested writers may join for $30/year. Info: kristin.oakley@inprintwriters.com.

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.

Mt. Carroll Farmers’ Market – Market Street Commons, 320 N. Main St., Mt. Carroll. 8 a.m.-noon. Includes Learn Great Foods Cooking demonstrations at 10 a.m. on first and third Saturdays. Info: 800-244-9594.

Prayer Service for Spiritual, Emotional, Mental & Physical Healing – Off Route 26 in Forreston, Ill. In case of rain or cold, moved to First United Methodist Church, Forreston. 6 p.m. With Pastor Kent Svendsen. Info: 815-283-7550.

Sunday, May 15

13th Annual Birdfest – Sand Bluff Bird Observatory, Colored Sands Forest Preserve, 10602 Haas Road, Shirland. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Guided nature hikes, crafts & games for kids, raptor shows by Hoo Haven, Atwood Park; nature exhibits, wood crafters, silent auction, food stand. Admission: $2.50 adults, 50 cents children age 4-12; free for tots 3 and younger. Info: 815-871-8483.

Interfaith Film Festival: As It Is In Heaven – Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 920 Third Ave. 4 p.m. Swedish drama about a small-town boy who escaped his tiny village to become a famous conductor. Info: 815-968-5433.

Northern Illinois Police Memorial Week Events – CherryVale Mall. 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Displays, ISP spot check, child safety seat , “Steel Artifacts” of the World Trade Centers from 9/11 [all day], Rockford Bomb Robot demonstration & Police Chiefs’ Day, [1-3 p.m.], LEAC helicopter display outside mall (1-3 p.m.), child fingerprint packets (1-3 p.m.), various K-9 Officer Demos (1, 2:30, 4 p.m.).

“Rickrack Attack” – Old Town Hall Museum, Davis Junction. 1:30 p.m. With speaker Nancy Stacy.

Fairview Early Childhood Center 25th Anniversary Celebration – 512 S. Fairview Ave. Former & current students and families, staff members & the community are invited to join the celebration. Info: 815-227-8412.

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.

Author Tim W. Brown Discusses Book – Rockford Writers’ Guild Meeting at Tinker Swiss Cottage, 411 Kent St. 2 p.m. Award-winning novel Second Acts. Free, open to public. Info: rwg@rockfordwritersguild.com.

Groundhog Day at Summerfield Zoo – Summerfield Zoo, 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere. Meet new baby Belvidere Bill. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $7 adults, $5 children. Info: 815-547-4852.

Monday, May 16

Microsoft Word No. 2 – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

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.

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.

Katie’s Choice Book Club Discussion: When Crickets Cry – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-962-4279.

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

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

Rockford Police Open House – Public Safety Building, 420 W. State St. 4-7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 17

Farmers’ Market – Verdi Club, 782 N. Madison St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Every Tuesday thru Sept. 27. Info: 815-968-8119.

Open House/Tour of Spectrum Progressive School – 2909 N. Main St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Celebrate the name change & learn more about the philosophy of the school. Info: 815-877-1600.

American Red Cross First Aid and Infant/Child CPR – Rock River Chapter, 401 N. Main St., Belvidere. 6-9 p.m. Full course: $60. Info: 815-963-8471.

APICS Rock Valley Chapter Professional Development Meeting – Lino’s, 5611 E. State St. 6 p.m. Speaker: Sue Mroz. Topic: “What’s Up With China?”

“First and Third” Open Art Studio – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 4-7 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Jr. Girl Scouts Overnight Campout – Byron Forest Preserve District, Jarrett Center, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. 3 p.m. Register by May 11. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 217.

Hats, Hats, Hats! – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Grief Support Group – Anderson Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Hosted by Hospice Care of America and Anderson Gardens. Free. Limited to first 20 registrants. Info: 815-316-2700.

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.

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.

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.

“Taste of Fitness” – Boone County Health Department at Community Building Complex, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. 5:30-8 p.m. Bone density screenings, posture clinic, heart-healthy dinner, belly dancing, Zumba, yoga. Register early. Info: 815-547-8590.

Adult Grief Support Group – Beloit Regional Hospice Office, 655 Third St., Suite 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.

Senior Computer Learning No. 3: E-mail (Six Beginning Computer Classes for the True Beginner) – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 3-5 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Rockford Police Open House – Public Safety Building, 420 W. State St. 4-7 p.m.

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 11-17, 2011 issue

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