Community Calendar: Week of June 1-7, 2011 issue

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.

Camp Fuller Display – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Local History Room, third floor, 215 N. Wyman St. Noon-8 p.m. Focuses on the Civil War training camp for northern Illinois located in Churchill’s Grove in 1862. Thru June 30. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Midtown Farmers’ Market – Seventh Street and Second Avenue, across from Nicholson’s Hardware. Every Friday until mid-October, 3-7 p.m. Local produce, honey, cheese, snacks, crafts, with local musicians performing every week.

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.

Magic Waters Waterpark – 7820 N. CherryVale Blvd., Cherry Valley. Open thru Sept. 5. Mon., 10 a.m-9 p.m.; Tues., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.-9 pm.; Sat & Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed May 31-June 3, Aug. 22-26 and Aug. 29-Sept. 2. General Admission: $22.95/non-resident, $17.95/resident; under 48 inches tall and seniors (62 and older): $16.95/non-resident, $12.95/resident; ages 1-2: $4/non-resident and resident; younger than 1 year: free. Info: 815-966-2442.

Forest City Queen River Rides – Riverview Park, 324 N. Madison St. Wed. & Fri., June 8-Aug. 19: 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Free for children 4 and younger; $3.50 [$4 non-resident] for ages 5-17; $4.50 [$5 non-resident] adults; groups $3 [$3.50 non-resident] per individual. Info: 815-987-8894.

Trolley Car 36 Rides – Riverview Park, 324 N. Madison St. Thurs., June 9-Aug. 18: Noon, 1, 2, 3, 4 p.m.; and Sat. & Sun., June 4-Sept. 4: Noon, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Free for children 4 and younger; $3 [$3.50 non-resident] for ages 5-17; $3.50 [$4 non-resident] adults; groups $2.50 [$3 non-resident] per individual. Info: 815-987-8894.

Registration for Boone County Conservation District Summer Camp – For different age groups. Website has prices, dates and themes. Info: www.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. June 22: Keeping Your Pets Safe & at Home . Call to register: 815-319-4106.

Wednesday, June 1

Exploring Healthcare Career Programs–An Overview – Rock Valley College Physical Education Center, Room 0110, 3301 N. Mulford Road. Information session on Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, EKG Technican and Physical Therapy Aide programs. Info: 815-921-3900.

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.

Beginning Computer for the Absolute Beginner – Rockford Public Library, Main Library , second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4p.m. Ages 13 and older. Registration not required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

$5 Feline Frenzy – Winnebago County Animal Services, 4517 N. Main St. Four-day promotion to adopt a cat for $5. Info: 815-319-4100 or www.wcasrock.org.

Online Job Search – Rockford Public Library, Main Library , second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: Familiarity with Internet Explorer. Registration not required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Crayon Recycling Program – Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Recycling Center, 13125 N. Second St., Roscoe, and 5417 N. Second St., Loves Park. Crayons accepted in the office thru June 15 and at recycling center thru June 11. Info: 815-637-1343.

Forests – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 5-5:45 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

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

Ski Broncs Waterski Show – Shorewood Park, 5000 Forest Grove St., Loves Park. 7 p.m. Free.

Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant – Hooters of Rockford, 6904 Argus Drive. 7:30 p.m. Benefit for local chapter of Toys for Tots. 17 Hooters girls will compete in local bikini contest. Info: 815-229-0539.

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.

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.

Turning 65–Get the Facts – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 50 and older. Learn about Social Security, Medicare Parts A and B, Supplemental Insurance, Medicare Parts C and D. Informational materials, Q & A session. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

14th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Education Conference – Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon. Registration 8-8:30 a.m. For health care professionals. $55/person, includes continental breakfast, lunch & materials. 5.5 CEUS available for additional $10. Info: 815-285-1100.

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

Reiki – Rosecrance Health Network, 1021 N. Mulford Road. 6-7:30 p.m. Presented by Richard Gubbe, Reiki Master. Complementary natural healing to enhance the body’s ability to heal itself by tapping into energy. Register/Info: 815-720-5097 or janetwattles.org.

Castle Construction for Teens – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 5-7 p.m. Ages 13-19. Construct a castle using recycled products. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Wildflower Walkabout: Howard Colman Hall Creek Preserve – Meet at Byron Forest Preserve, Jarrett Center, 7993 N. River Road, 6 p.m. w/transportation provided or 6:15 p.m. at Tower Preserve. Richie Wolf will lead this walk. Easy to moderate hiking. Info: 815-335-2915 or 815-964-6666.

Young Adult Board Meeting – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-7 p.m. Help the library serve teens. To apply, stop by to see Kathi Kresol in Youth Services, or call 815-965-7606, ext. 682, or e-mail: kkresol@rockfordpubliclibrary.org.

Thursday, June 2

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.

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.

$5 Feline Frenzy – Winnebago County Animal Services, 4517 N. Main St. Four-day promotion to adopt a cat for $5. Info: 815-319-4100 or www.wcasrock.org.

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

SOUNS for Infants – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Program Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-6:45 p.m. For ages younger than 2. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

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

First Thursday Beer Tasting – Olympic Tavern, 2327 N. Main St. $10, reserve in advance. Info: 815-962-8758.

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.

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. 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.

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.

Teen ‘Scape – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 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. Info: 815-965-7606, option 5.

Overeaters Anonymous H.O.W. – Byron Public Library, on Ill. Route 2. 6-7:30 p.m. every Thurs. Info: 815-547-5932.

Friday, June 3

1st Step Chiropractic Open House – 1st Step Chiropractic, 4519 Highcrest Road. 2-6 p.m. Celebrates nine years. Free health & blood pressure checks, food, games, prizes. Info: 815-398-4500.

Farmers’ Market – HCC Realty, 1240 S. Alpine Road.

Rockford City Market Opening – Water Street between State and Jefferson streets. 3-7 p.m. 25+ vendors. Music by Frank Calvagna and Mike Youngblood. Rockford Park District activities for kids.

Baseball [2 games]: Rockford Foresters vs. Southland Vikings – Marinelli Field, 101 15th Ave. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. $5-$9. Info: 815-312-2115.

Artale Wine Tasting Event Fund-raiser – Artale Wine Company, 6876 Spring Creek Road, Rockford. 5-8 p.m. Benefit for Boone County CASA. Tickets $15. Info: 815-547-6599.

$5 Feline Frenzy – Winnebago County Animal Services, 4517 N. Main St. Four-day promotion to adopt a cat for $5. Info: 815-319-4100 or www.wcasrock.org.

35th Annual Glitzy Garage Sale – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mega-sale under several spacious tents. You may approach from the north via Riverside Blvd. or Pepper Drive to Applewood. Travel south on Applewood and turn right at Maria Linden Drive. Info: 815-877-0118.

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.

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.

Memorial Ride for Matthew David Clarke – Sandy Hollow Golf Course, 5 p.m. candlelight vigil and remembrance. 6 p.m. caravan to his grave at Greenwood Cemetery. Matthew was a crime victim who was struck by two hit-and-run vehicles nearly one year ago. No arrests have yet been made.

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.

Ski Broncs Waterski Show – Shorewood Park, 5000 Forest Grove St., Loves Park. 7 p.m. Free.

LGBT Movie Night – Spectrum of Rockford, 7120 Windsor Lake Parkway, Suite 202, Loves Park. 7:30-10 p.m. $10/person. Info: 815-639-0312.

Saturday, June 4

Rockford AirFest 2011 – Chicago Rockford International Airport. Theme: “Honoring Heroes.” Day-long events include air show and static displays. Advance tickets $10 adults, $5 children, online and at select outlets. Info: www.FlyRFD.com/Airfest.

League of Women Voters 89th Annual Meeting – Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Road. 9 a.m. Reservation confirmed w/check for $18. Checks to: LWVGR, mail to Ann Powell, 4040 Pepper Drive, Rockford, IL 61114.

Baseball: Rockford Foresters vs. Southland Vikings – Marinelli Field, 101 15th Ave. 6 p.m. $5-$9. Info: 815-312-2115.

$5 Feline Frenzy – Winnebago County Animal Services, 4517 N. Main St. Four-day promotion to adopt a cat for $5. Info: 815-319-4100 or www.wcasrock.org.

Rockford Area Realtors 3-County Open House – Ogle, Boone & Winnebago counties. National open house sponsored by National Association of Realtors. Info: www.OpenHouseCentral.com.

Northwestern Illinois Stand Down and Picnic 2011 – Krape Park, Freeport. Noon-4 p.m. Free event to provide information about veterans’ benefits and services for area veterans. Activities and entertainment for the whole family. 1 p.m.– presentation of State of Illinois Veteran of the Month Award. Sponsored by Veterans’ Assistance Commission (VAC) of Stephenson County. Info: 815-223-5092 or 815-233-7282.

Get Moving – Run & Jump! Event – Guilford High School Stadium, 5620 Spring Creek Road. Registration from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Events at 9 and 10 a.m. For youth ages 5-12. Parent or legal guardian age 18 or older must be present. Info: 815-987-1603.

Seventh Annual Charity Dog Wash – Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall, 7070 Cherryvale N. Blvd., Rockford. Noon-4 p.m. Donation drive for Kibble Korner Pet Food Pantry. $15 small dog, $17 medium dog, $20 large dog, $5 nail trim. Dog food, cat food, litter accepted. Bring in a donation (min. $5) and get a chair massage by Dr. Andino, Chiropractor.

Go Kart Racing Series – Blackhawk Farms Raceway, 15538 Prairie Road, South Beloit. Practice starts at 8:45 a.m. Races 12:45-5 p.m. Spectator entrance fee $10. Info: 815-389-2000.

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.

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.

Farmers’ Market – North End Commons, 1400 N. Main St. Purchase fresh seasonal produce, cut flowers, plants and bakery items.

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 second Saturdays of each month. Info: 800-244-9594.

Trooley Good Time–Family Fun Faire 2011 Trolley and Forest City Queen Opening Day – Riverview Park, 324 N. Madison St. Rail, River & Rink Special: Ride the Forest City Queen, Trolley, or ice skate at the Riverview Ice House for reduced rates. Lunch special for $2. Birds of Prey demonstration, games & other activities. Info: 815-987-8800.

Rock Valley Anglers Kids’ Fishing Event – Beloit, Wis. Lagoon. Starts at 10 a.m. but be there by 9 a.m. More info and sign-up sheet at the meeting. Info: 608-751-9713.

Summer Reading Club Kick-Off Party – Rockford Public Library, Lot C, one block north of Main Library. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All ages. Various activities. Info: 815-965-7606.

“11 in 11” Campaign & Shoe Drive to Benefit Soles4Souls – B-Xtreme Fitness Pro Center, Ltd., 5426 E. State St., Rockford. Open house party. Bring your gently used shoes to help distribute 11 million shoes to people in need in 2011. Info: www.giveshoes.org or www.clothes4souls.org.

Leaf River Summer Daze Festival – Bertolet Park, Leaf River. Bag toss tournament, 10 a.m. Entry fee, $30 per team (two per team). Must be at least18 to enter. Limited to first 32 paid entries. Info: 815-631-3522 or 815-238-4480.

Open Barn Day – True Colors Alpaca Farm, 14718 Route 76, Caledonia. 11 a.m-4 p.m. Meet the alpacas; buy alpaca yarn, socks and other items. Alpacas for sale. Learn how to raise these special animals. Info: 815-765-0280.

Wine at the Wetland – Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Road. Wines from Artale Wine Company, appetizers by abreo and live music by Fresh Hot Fritters. 3-6 p.m. Proceeds go to Natural Land Institute. Tickets: $20 advance, $25 at door. To reserve: 815-964-6666 or www.NaturalLand.org.

Zumba – (Bilingual: English/Spanish) – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 4-5 p.m. All ages. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Sunday, June 5

35th Annual Glitzy Garage Sale – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mega-sale under several spacious tents. Bargain Sunday: $3/bag for clothing, everything else half price. You may approach from the north via Riverside Blvd. or Pepper Drive to Applewood. Travel south on Applewood and turn right at Maria Linden Drive. Info: 815-877-0118.

Rockford Area Realtors 3-County Open House – Ogle, Boone & Winnebago counties. National open house sponsored by National Association of Realtors. Info: www.OpenHouseCentral.com.

Go Kart Racing Series – Blackhawk Farms Raceway, 15538 Prairie Road, South Beloit. Practice starts at 8:45 a.m. Races 10:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Spectator entrance fee $10. Info: 815-389-2000.

Free Golf Clinics – Rockford Park District youth clinic at Ingersoll Golf Course & Learning Links, 101 Daisyfield Rd. 9-11 a.m. Adult clinic, ages 16 and older, Aldeen Golf Club Practice Centre, 1902 Reid Farm Road. 1-3 p.m. Info: 815-987-8800.

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.

Baseball: Rockford Foresters vs. Chicago Zephyrs – Marinelli Field, 101 15th Ave. 4 p.m. $5-$9. Info: 815-312-2115.

Dr. Tim Johnson Speaks about Health Care – First Evangelical Covenant Church, 316 Wood Road. 6 p.m. Free. Info: 815-398-4247.

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

International Music Festival – The Lithuanian Club, 716 Indiana Ave. Noon-3 p,m. Sponsored by Ethnic Heritage Museum, honoring six “Father of the Year” recipients; includes local entertainment and barbeque dinner. Tickets $8 available at 815-962-7402 or www.ethnicheritagemuseum.org.

Monday, June 6

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.

DigiPhoto – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 6-8 p.m. Ages 16 and older. Bring your camera with memory card, all cables and power cord or charger & instruction booklet. Must be proficient with Internet. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile in Ogle County – 1120 N. Seventh St., Rochelle off Route 251, behind McDonald’s Restaurant. Dental services for children ages 0-18. Reserve at 815-732-7330, ext. 279.

SwedishAmerican Heritage Center Ribbon Cutting – SwedishAmerican Hospital, 1401 E. State St. 3:30 p.m. Celebrating hospital’s 100th anniversary. See more than 85 historical artifacts as well as special medical exhibits, and Tom Heflin’s new mural. Info: 815-966-2066.

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.

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.

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.

Infant/Toddler CPR – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Life, Saint Anthony Room, 5666 E. State St. 7-9 p.m. Fee: $12.50/person or free for those attending “Baby 101” or “Baby Express.” Info/Registration: 815-227-2695.

Tuesday, June 7

“Baby 101” – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Life, Foundation Room, 5666 E. State St. 7 p.m. Fee: $35 if baby is delivered at OSF St. Anthony, $60 if elsewhere. Registration is required. Info: 815-227-2695.

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

Credit Counseling, Home Financing & Foreclosure Prevention – Neighborhood Housing Services of Freeport, 27 W. Stephenson St., Freeport. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sponsored by Fifth Third Bank.

“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.

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.

Knights and Dragons – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

SwedishAmerican Quality Expo – SwedishAmerican Hospital, 1401 E. State St. 3:30 p.m. Celebrating hospital’s 100th anniversary. Featuring Heritage Center with keynote speaker Dr. Timothy Johnson, medical editor for ABC News for 25 years. Topic: “Healthcare Reform.”

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.

Genealogy for Beginners – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Classroom A, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-3:30 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Movie Tuesdays – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Public Skating – Riverview Ice House, 324 N. Madison St. Info: 815-963-7465.

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. River City Rascals – RiverHawks Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 7 p.m. $5, $8, $10, $12, $15. Info: 815-885-2255.

Baseball: Rockford Foresters vs. Chicago Zephyrs – Marinelli Field, 101 15th Ave. 7 p.m. $5-$9. Info: 815-312-2115.

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.

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile in Ogle County – Route 251, behind McDonald’s Restaurant, near Wal-Mart. Dental services for children ages 0-18. Reserve at 815-732-7330, ext. 279.

From the June 1-7, 2011 issue