Community Calendar: Week of May 18-24, 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: BooneCountyConservationDistrict.org.

Registration for Winnebago County Animal Services Public Awareness Sessions – Volunteer Auxiliary at 4517 N. Main St. All sessions: 6-7:30 p.m. May 25: Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehab & Education Center. Call to register: 815-319-4106.

Wednesday, May 18

Brownie Try It: Science Wonders – Keller Center, Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. 5:30-8 p.m. Info: 815-8335, ext. 200.

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.

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.

Internet – Rockford Public Library, Main Library second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Learn about web pages, searching & search engines, print options, etc. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Lunch and Learn: How Do I Want to be Remembered? – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Noon-1 p.m. With Melinda Hagerman. Cost $10. Bring a sack lunch. Info: 815-877-0118.

Remedies Renewing Lives Fourth Annual Golf Outing – Aldeen Golf Club, 1902 Reid Farm Road. Kickoff at noon, shotgun starts at 1 p.m. Best Ball Tournament. Cost $100, includes 18 holes, golf cart and lunch. To benefit domestic violence program. Info: 815-966-1285.

49th Annual Food-A-Rama – Temple Beth-El, 1203 Comanche Drive, Rockford. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $9 take-out bag lunch or eat-in. Lunch buffet, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Items available for purchase in deli line or carry-out until 7 p.m. Info: 815-398-5020.

Wildflower Walkabout – Searls Prairie Nature Preserve, 6 a.m. See mesic and wet-mesic prairie with Jack Armstrong and Nathan Hill. Easy hike, but may be wet. Info: 815-335-2915.

Life Smart Women’s Health Event: “Soapology, Youology, Coffee & Thirty-One (Pocketbooks]” – Lost Lake Community Church, 90 W. Flagg Road, Oregon, Ill. 6-7:30 p.m. Info: 815-732-7330, ext. 279.

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

Gastric Banding & Bypass Support Group – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health, 5510 E. State St. 5-6 p.m. Info: 815-227-2761.

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

Stay Young to 100 with Author Charlotte Hackin – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Rockford Area Crime Stoppers 30th Anniversary Awards & Recognition Luncheon – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. Info: 815-963-7867.

Reunion of Emergency Cardiac Patients with First Responders – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State St. 6 p.m. Organized by Rockford Fire Department. Chief Derek Bergsten will be on hand to recognize the medical services personnel.

Harley & Chopper Bike Night – Murphy’s Pub & Grill, 510 S. Perryville Road. 6-11 p.m. Host Mark Kegel. Music by blues band Cash Box Kings of Madison. Info: www.MurphysPubRockford.com or www.KEGELMotorcycles.com or 815-262-6580.

Police Substations Open House – Tours at five locations: Elllis United Neighborhood Center, 1810 W. State St,; Heartland Church, 4710 Newburg Road; SWIFTT Office, 1005 S. Main St.; Seventh Street Train Depot, Seventh Street & Sixth Avenue; Arlington Apartments, 2229 Canary Drive, Apt. 7. 2-5 p.m. Info: 815-987-5800.

Thursday, May 19

Lifeline Ambulance & Helicopter of OSF St. Anthony 7th Annual Breakfast & Recognition – Cherry Valley Fire Protection Station District II, 4919 Blackhawk Road. 8-10a.m. For first responders. EMS personnel are recognized in honor of Emergency Medical Services Week.

LSSI’s RSVP Volunteer Fair – Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 3300 Rural St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Enter on Corbridge Lane. Nonprofit agencies from Boone & Winnebago counties will share information for prospective volunteers age 55 and older. Info: 815-397-7103.

Katie’s Choice Book Club Discussion: When Crickets Cry – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 10 a.m. Info: 815-962-4279.

Creative Home Decor – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. Noon-1:30 p.m. “Second Hand Rose” owner Nancy LaPointe shows creative uses for items on hand. Speaker Sandy Carlson. Cost $13.50 includes lunch. Info: 815-877-7141 or e-mail reservecwcbk@aol.com.

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.

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. Ages 3-6. 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.

PowerPoint for Weddings! – Rockford Public Library, Main Library second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. You must bring a USB drive and at least 5-6 photos. Registration is required. 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.

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 – Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4700 Augustana Drive. 7 p.m. Free. Every other Thurs. Call for schedule/info: 815-399-0202.

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.

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.

2011 Writers Series: Author David Rhodes – Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. 7 p.m. Fiction writer from Wisconsin whose latest novel, Driftless, was featured on Wisconsin Public Radio. Free and open to the public. Info: 608-325-5700.

Seniors Use Your E-mail No. 2 – 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.

Unplugged Gamers Night – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. Ages 13-19. Battle of board games. ILnfo: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Friends of Camp Grant – Command Post Restaurant, 1004 Samuelson Road. 7 p.m. Share interest & knowlege with people who wish to preserve memories of Camp Grant and men who served there. Open to public. Tape of Dogs of War will be shown. Open for meals 5-7 p.m. Info: 815-395-0679.

Rock Valley College GED Graduation – Rock Valley College Physical Education Center, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 6 p.m. Speaker: Shaun E. Cowman, Ph.D., director of Institutional Research, Loras College.

Friday, May 20

“Cowboy Up for Black Hawk” – Maxon’s Manor, Route 2, Oregon, Ill. Fund-raiser, 6 p.m. until close. Oregon Trail Days Festival. Cost: $20/person, $30/couple. Reserve at 815-732-2435 or info@oregontraildays.org.

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.

Benefit for Northern Illinois Hospice & Grief Center – Egg Harbor Café, 1603 N. Alpine Road, Ste. 121. 4-7 p.m. Donations and 10 percent of sales will benefit the program, which provides support for terminally ill patients and their families. Info: 815-398-0500.

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.

Come Meet the Black Doctors – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free food, fellowship, and directory of area medical providers. No reservations needed. Info: 815-398-6411.

Wine Tasting Fund-raiser – Artale Wine Co., 6876 Spring Creek Road. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Benefits Christ in the Wilderness Hermitage Retreat Center. Fine wine & hors d’oeuvres. $15 donation at the door. Info: 815-947-2476.

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.

Black Cinema Discussion Series – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 6:30-9 p.m. Ages 16 and older. Inspiring story of Malcolm X. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Euchre – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Ages 55 and older. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Senior Drop-In Computer Lab – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 2-4 p.m. Ages 55 and older. For beginners who know how to use a mouse and keyboard. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

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 21

American Red Cross First Aid & Adult CPR/AED – Rock River Chapter, 727 N. Church St., Rockford. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Full course, $60. Info: 815-963-8471.

American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer – Belvidere Chapter, 401 N. Main St., Belvidere. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Full course, $65, review, $55. Info: 815-963-8471.

Retreat: Eat Pray Love and Dancing Through Life – Womanspace, Fountain View Room & Outdoors, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost $50. Register by May 19. Info: 815-877-0118.

Boy Scouts of America Troop 23 Holds Model Camp – Midway Village Walking Path, 6799 Guilford Road. Display & demonstrations 1-3 p.m. Scout skills & cooking demonstrations. Scouts will construct an entrance to the camp using cut saplings and rope. All local Cub Scout dens, Webelo packs and all interested parties are invited. Info: 779-348-2326 or 815-289-2528.

Heritage Quilt Show – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 212 W. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, children under 10 yrs. free when accompanied by adult. Salad luncheon available for $5. Door prizes, raffle items, “bed turning” features 12 quilts with interesting histories. Info: 608-362-4312.

Family Bird Watching Basics – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Call to register. Info: 815-335-2915.

Animal Mania – Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Road. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Includes arena, Cookhouse, Children’s Farm. Wagon & pony rides, horse extravaganza, Birds of Prey program, Pioneer Day activities, arts & crafts. Admission free; fees for some activiites. Info: 815-987-8800.

Sam’s Safety Fair – SwedishAmerican Hospital, 1401 E. State St. 10 a.m.- p.m. For children age 14 and younger; explore inside of an ambulance; learn about roller skate & skateboard safety, water and sun safety, Stranger Danger and firearms and animal safety. Rockford Fire Dept. smoke house, fire engine from Byron, bicycle safety rodeo. Free. Info: 815-315-6150.

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

Rockford Health Gala 12: It’s Critical – Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main St. 6 p.m. Tickets $175 each. Corporate sponsorships available. Proceeds support renovation of Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Register at: www.rockfordhealthsystem.org/gala.aspx or call 815-971-4141.

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 under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Swedish Historical Society’s Kubb Tournament – Ingersoll Centennial Park, First Street & Grove. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. $10 per player. 48-team tournament. Entire family can play.

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

Saturday Spectacular: I Can’t Believe He Ate The Whole Thing – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11-11:45 a..m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Weiskopf Observatory–Public Viewing – Byron Forest Preserve District, 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.

Blaze the Runway Fashion Show – Radisson Hotel Ballroom, 200 S. Bell School Road. 6-10 p.m. Benefit for Rainbow PUSH. Local vendors and models. Live entertainment: DJ, vocalists, dancers. Cost: $20-$30. Info: 815-408-0286.

100 Men Who Cook – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Tickets: $50 each or $500 for table of 10, VIP tickets $65 each or $650 for table of 10. VIP reception includes early entrance at 6:30 p.m., beer & wine tasting. Tickets available at The Literacy Council, 982 N. Main St. or call 815-963-7323 or online at www.theliteracycouncil.org. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Young at Heart Talent Show – Loves Park City Hall Gym, 100 Heart Blvd. 3 p.m. Two age categories, four talent categories. Info: 815-670-5499.

Zumbathon Party (Family Program] –Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 3-4:30 p.m. Latin-inspired, calorie-burning, dance fitness party. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Sunday, May 22

Cakes for the Queen of Heaven: “Heritage of Peace” – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 7-9 p.m. Class examines pre-patriarchal cultures, plus the influence of Judeo-Christian values on women today. Cost: $40/four sessions or $15/session. Info: 815-877-0118.

Spring Wildflower Walks – Jarrett Center, Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. 10 a.m.-noon. Register by May 20. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Heritage Quilt Show – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 212 W. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. Noon.-4 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, children younger than 10  free when accompanied by adult. Salad luncheon available for $5. Door prizes, raffle items, “bed turning” features 12 quilts with interesting histories. Info: 608-362-4312.

Open House – Crimson Pointe, 7130 Crimson Ridge Drive. 1-4 p.m. Crafters, bake sale, refreshments, entertainment. Info: 815-398-7792.

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.

Benefit for Marine Cpl. John Michael Peck – Boone County American Legion Post No. 77, 900 Chrysler Drive, Belvidere. Pancake breakfast, 8-10 a.m., $5; poker run sign-up, 11 a.m.-noon, $20/person, $10/passenger; pig roast w/live entertainment, 5:30 p.m-close; $5/person or $10 at the door. Info: 815-847-7216.

Monday, May 23

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.

“Friends of Beyer” New League Informational Meeting – Sportscore I, Soccer Concession Bldg., 4751 Hiawatha Drive. 6 p.m. Info: 815-979-2899.

Microsoft Word No. 3 – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Must be proficient at using the computer and the Internet. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

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

Supper and Film: The Hurt Locker (R) – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 6-9 p.m. Powerful, realistic, intense film exposes the horrors of war. Cost $10. Register by May 19. Info: 815-877-0118.

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.

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

Tuesday, May 24

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

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.

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.

Fourth Tuesday Book Discussion: March – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Classroom C, 215 N. Wyman St. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Geraldine Brooks’ historical novel imagines the life of Captain March, the absent father in Louisa May Alcott’s book Little Women. In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

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.

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.

Singin’ in the Rain – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

Senior Computer Learning No. 4: E-mail, Part 2 (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. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Teen ‘Scape – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 4-7 p.m. Ages 10-19. Mingle with other teens, play games on Wii or Playstation, surf the Internet.

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

Young at Heart Pageant – Loves Park City Hall Gym, 100 Heart Blvd. 3 p.m. Five categories of competition for queen and princess. Must meet residency requirements. Info: 815-670-5499.

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 18-24, 2011 issue

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