Community Calendar: Week of May 25-31, 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: Byron Museum of History, thru June . Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

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-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 25

American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED – Rock River Chapter, 401 N. Main St., Belvidere. 6-10 p.m. Full course $55, review $47. Info: 815-963-8471.

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.

Finding Grants for a Non-Profit Corporation – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-3:30 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: Must be proficient using the Internet. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Game Night – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. Free. Info: 815-986-0628.

Introduction to Computers – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Registration is not required. Info: 815-965-76-6, option 4.

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: “Healthy Eats, Food Safety & Know Your Numbers Night” – Lost Lake Community Church, 90 W. Flagg Road, Oregon, Ill. Info: 815-732-7330, ext. 279.

Highway Construction Careers Training Program – Rock Valley College, Physical Education Center, Room 0110, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 3-5 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free information session for 8-week program. Info: 815-742-1908 or 815-243-5785.

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.

Career Step On-Line Healthcare Programs – Rock Valley College Physical Education Center, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 6-7 p.m. Train for a new career. Free. Registration preferred but not required. Info: 815-921-3906.

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.

Lizzardman Filthy Stand-up Comedy Show – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

Thursday, May 26

Lecture on Authentic Conservatism No. 1 – Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Road. 1 p.m. following noon luncheon. Topic: “Hijacking Conservatism” by Texas Republican Party Chairman Thomas W. Pauken. Sponsored by Winnebago County Republican Party. Info: 815-387-2874.

Lecture on Authentic Conservatism No. 2 – The Rockford Institute, 928 N. Main St. 6 p.m. Topic: “Bringing America Home” based on a book by Thomas W. Pauken. How to restore an American culture rooted in Christian principles and bring back a strong American economy based on manufacturing. Info: 815-964-5053.

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.

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.

Wildflower Walkabout: Colored Sands Forest Preserve – Join Sand Bluff Bird Observatory’s naturalists Lee and Lynda Johnson for a tour of the nature preserve at 6 p.m. Info: 815-335-2915 or 815-964-6666.

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.

Highway Construction Careers Training Program – Rock Valley College, Physical Education Center, Room 0110, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 3-5 pm. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free information session for 8-week program. Info: 815-742-1908 or 815-243-5785.

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.

Seniors Use Your E-mail No. 3 – 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.

Joint Meeting of Northern IL Tea Party and Rockford Tea Party – Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. Arrive at 6 p.m., order a meal. Program begins at 6:30 p.m. Guest: Brian Costin of Illinois Policy Institute will address the Illinois pension debt. Info: 815-277-1144 or www.illinoistea.org or TeaParty-NIL.com.

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.

Senior DigiPhoto No. 1 (of 2) – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Bring your digital camera with memory card, all cables & power cord or charger. Must be proficient with the Internet. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

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

Blessing Rockford Urban Ministries Office – JustGoods Fair Trade Store, Community Room, 201 Seventh St. Tour at 6:30, program at 7 p.m. Free and open to public. Info: 815-964-7111.

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.

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.

Friday, May 27

Trip to Field Museum, Chicago – Byron Forest Preserve, Jarrett Center, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. Leave by 9 a.m., return 6 p.m. Transportation provided. $15/person, $20/couple. Admission to museum and lunch not included. Register by May 26 at 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Young at Heart Festival – Loves Park City Hall, 100 Heart Blvd. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission: $6/advance, $8 at the gate. Buttons good for all four days of the festival. Children 8 years and younger free when accompanied by an adult. Family Fun Packs ($24) available only at Loves Park City Hall, Village of Machesney Park and Logli’s–Loves Park. Info: www.youngatheartfestival.com or call 815-633-3999.

Borders Tent Sale – Borders, 199 Deane Drive. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Thousands of items from $1.99 and up, select CDs and DVDs, 40 percent off. Kids’ event with clown and face painting. Info: 815-399-2898.

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.

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.

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.

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.

America’s Team Table Tennis Tournament – Forest City Tennis Center, Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center, 7801 E. State St. Open House practice, 6 p.m. See youth champions and international competitors. Free. Info: 815-489-1664.

Boone County Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking – 707 Pearl St., Belvidere. Construction and administrative duty (record-keeping, data input) volunteers are needed. Info: 815-288-6382 or e-mail john-cover@comcast.net.

Saturday, May 28

16th Annual Crooked River 5K Walk/Run – Pecatonica Public Library, 407 Main St., Pecatonica. 8 a.m. With Rockford Road Runners and Summit Fitness Running Club. Members receive a $2 discount with pre-registration. Registration from 6:30-7:40 a.m. $20 in advance, $20 day of event. T-shirts, door prizes, awards. Registration forms at library and Summit Fitness. Downloadable forms are at www.pecatonica.lib.il.us. Info: 815-482-3610.

Young at Heart Parade – Starts at Woodward, Loves Park. 9 a.m.

Young at Heart Idol Contest – 100 Heart Blvd., Loves Park. 3-4:30 p.m. Info: 815-633-9393.

Fireworks Spectacular – 100 Heart Blvd., Loves Park. 9:30 p.m.

Alpha Monthly Potluck – OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Foundation Room, 5666 E. State St. 6 p.m. Registration is not required; all widowed people welcome. Info: 815-633-9530.

Fourth Annual Pee Wee Classic – Little Cubs Field (Wrigley Field Replica), 660 Sioux Drive, Freeport. Memorial Day Tournament, price $250. Info: 815-275-7137 or 815-235-5318.

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Recycling Center – 5417 N. Second St., Loves Park. Open 9 a.m.-noon. Accepts glass, plastic, paper, corrugated cardboard, metal, aluminum, phone books, cell phones. Info: 815-637-1343.

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.

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.

Summer Fun! – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11-11:45 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.

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 Saturday.

America’s Team Table Tennis Tournament – Forest City Tennis Center, Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center, 7801 E. State St. Tournament Play 9 a.m.-9 p.m. See youth champions and international competitors. Free. Info: 815-489-1664.

Sunday, May 29

SpiriTed Worship Service – Alpine Lutheran Church, 5001 Forest View Ave., 2 blocks south of Newburg Road. 8 and 9:30 a.m. Daily columnist/humorist Jonathan R. Cring and master musician Janet Clazzy will offer a special program with readings and music on the oboe. Info: 815-399-5013.

Borders Tent Sale – Borders, 199 Deane Drive. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thousands of items from $1.99 and up, select CDs and DVDs, 40 percent off. Kids’ event with clown and face painting. Info: 815-399-2898.

Billy the Balloon Guy – Young at Heart, 100 Heart Blvd. Noon-5 p.m. Festival button is admission.

Jim Gill – Young at Heart, 100 Heart Blvd. 1:15-2 p.m. Festival button is admission.

Mr. Steve – Young at Heart, 100 Heart Blvd. 2:15-3 p.m. Festival button is admission.

Damen Avenue Puppeteers – Young at Heart, 100 Heart Blvd. 3-3:45 p.m. Festival button is admission.

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.

America’s Team Table Tennis Tournament – Forest City Tennis Center, Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center, 7801 E. State St. Tournament Play 9 a.m.-7 p.m. See youth champions and international competitors. Free. Info: 815-489-1664.

Monday, May 30

Annual Memorial Day Parade – Downtown Rockford from Seventh Street to Beattie Park. 9 a.m. Grand Marshal will be U.S. Navy Naval Service Training Commander Rear Admiral David F. Steindl.

Annual Naval Ceremony – Behind Rockford Public Library, 215 N. Wyman St. Immediately following parade. Navy ceremony of the sinking of the ship and reading of Gen. John A. Logan’s General Order No. 11, creating Decoration Day, aka Memorial Day. Speaker: Rear Admiral David F. Steindl.

Memorial Day Program – Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. 11 a.m.-noon. Featuring the history of the Grand Army of the Republic (Civil War veterans), the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, and the story of Maj. Gen. John Logan. Many participants will be in Civil War attire.

Vietnam Veteran’s Honor Society Memorial Day Program – Midway Village, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 6799 Guilford Road. 11 a.m. Guest speaker, Sgt. Danny Russell of U.S. Air Force Security Service, who was shot down in Vietnam.

Memorial Day Variety Show – Young at Heart, 100 Heart Blvd., Loves Park. 12:30-2 p.m. Festival button is admission.

Borders Tent Sale – Borders, 199 Deane Drive. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thousands of items from $1.99 and up, select CDs and DVDs, 40 percent off. Kids’ event with clown and face painting. Info: 815-399-2898.

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.

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 31

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.

Performance by U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes – Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. 4 p.m. Celebrating 100 years of “Pride in Service.” Prior to the band’s performance, see a special video presentation of the Pillars of Honor, an original scale model of the National World War II Memorial. Info: 815-969-1999.

Growing Green – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 4-8. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606, option 4.

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.

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. 5: Microsoft Windows (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, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 4-5:30 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.

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 25-31, 2011 issue