Community Calendar: Week of June 8-14, 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.

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 8

Lifesmart Women’s Health Event: Grand Finale – Lost Lake Community Church, 90 W. Flagg Road, Oregon, Ill. 6-7:30 p.m. Open to public. Info: 815-732-7330, ext. 279.

EarthMatters Discussion Group – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Noon-1:15 p.m. With Sue Hoople. Free-will offering; suggested donation $5. Bring a sack lunch. Info: 815-877-0118.

Give Back To The Community Day – SwedishAmerican Hospital, 1401 E. State St. 10 a.m. Duck Derby fund-raiser. Proceeds go to Carpenter’s Place and Rockford Day Nursery. Info: 815-966-2066.

Credit Counseling, Home Financing & Foreclosure Prevention – CICS Rockford Patriots, 615 S. Fifth St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sponsored by Fifth Third Bank.

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

Introduction to Computers – 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.

Internet – Rockford Public Library, Main Library , second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8p.m. Ages 13 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Game Night – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 4:15-7:15 p.m. Free. Info: 815-986-0628.

First Aid – American Red Cross, Rock River Chapter, 727 N. Church St., Rockford. 6-10 p.m. Certification: First Aid [valid 2 yrs.] Full course: $50; review, $42. Register at: 815-963-8471 or www.rockriverredcross.org.

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

Forest City Queen Family Fun Night – Riverview Park, 324 N. Madison St. Enjoy a slice of Armando’s pizza while cruising down the Rock River; watch the Ski Broncs Water Ski Team. $10 ($11 non-resident) adults; $8 ($9 non-resident) ages 5-17; free for ages 4 and younger. Pizzas $10/$12. Info: 815-987-8894.

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

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. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Learn about web pages, searching & search engines, print options, etc. Info: 815-965-7606.

Rock Valley Anglers, Northern Illinois Chapter – Hoffman House Restaurant, E. State & Bell School Road, Rockford. 6:30 p.m. Current membership cards must be shown at the meeting. Non-members pay $5.

Summer Crafts for Kids – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-3 p.m. Ages 5-10. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Line Dance with Paula – The Grove, 100 E. Grove St., Poplar Grove. Info: 815-765-1002.

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.

Panel Discussion on Weight Loss Options – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, St. Anthony and St. Joseph rooms, 5666 E. State St. 5 p.m.–free glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. 6 p.m. panel discussion. Light refreshments. Free, but reservations requested. Info: 815-395-5493.

“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. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

YA Renaissance Movie Faire – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Movies rated PG-13 or lower. Ages 13-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Baseball: Rockford Foresters vs. Will County Crackerjacks – Marinelli Field, 101 15th Ave. 7 p.m. $5-$9. nfo: 815-312-2115.

Thursday, June 9

100th Anniversary Events (Bed Races} – SwedishAmerican Hospital, 1401 E. State St. Bed races, noon-1 p.m. Beds are decorated with a 100-year theme. People can vote for the beds with coins. Proceeds go to SwedishAmerican’s Employee Disaster Fund. Info: 815-966-2066.

Dedication of Anjali Pavilion – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 10 a.m. New pavilion named for Sunil Puri’s daughter, donated by First Rockford Group, Inc. Ribbon cutting, special guests, refreshments. Info: 815-877-0118.

Amateur Baseball Report Youth Baseball Camp – Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For players ages 9-14. Instruction and evaluation from ABR professionals. Cost $71.37; register at www.amateurbaseballreport.com.

Knights and Dragons – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 Jefferson St. 4-5 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Blogging – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Must be proficient at using a computer and the Internet. Info: 815-965-7606.

Senior Facebook, Part 1 – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 1-3 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Must be proficient at using a computer and the Internet. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Class – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Cancer Care, 5666 E. State St. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Registration is required. Info: 815-227-2618.

First Aid and Infant/Child CPR – American Red Cross, Rock River Chapter, 727 N. Church St., Rockford. 6-9 p.m. Certification: First Aid and Infant/Child CPR [valid 2 yrs.] Full course: $60. Info: 815-963-8471 or www.rockriverredcross.org.

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

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

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

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.

Response to Intervention Workshop – Jefferson High School, 4145 Samuelson Road, Rockford. 6:30-8:30 p.m. How to obtain improved outcomes for students with or without disabilities. Provided by Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois ASPIRE, and Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center. Info: 866-436-7842, ext. 107.

Friends of Ziock Open House – Prairie Street Brewhouse, 200 Prairie St., Rockford. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Celebration of historic status for Ziock (former Amerock] Building. Info: www.ziock.org.

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.

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, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 2-5 p.m. Ages 10-19. Mingle with other teens, play games on Wii or Playstation, or surf the Internet.

Medieval Crafts for Teens – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 2-3:30 p.m. Ages 10-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Wildflower Walkabout: Flora Prairie Nature Preserve – Byron Forest Preserve, meet at Jarrett Center, 7993 N. River Road. 6 p.m. Led by Brian Hale of Boone County Conservation District. Info: 815-335-2915 or 815-964-6666.

Yoga for Women – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 9:30-10:45 a.m. Basic Hatha Yoga to improve flexibility, strength, balance, stamina, reduce anxiety and stress. Cost: $40/four classes or $12/class. Info: 815-877-0118.

2011 Illinois State Hog Rally: Ride the Rumble to Rockford – Clock Tower Resort, 7801 E. State St. Sponsored by Illinois Hog Owners Group (H.O.G.) Fish fry, live music w/Dirty Fish Net Stockings, field games, tattoo contests, waterpark fun. Info: 815-398-6000.

Turner Hall Swiss Heritage Event – Turner Hall of Monroe, Grand Hall, Monroe, Wis. 7:30 p.m. Sherry Anderegg and New Glarus author Tim Tschudy will share research and historical insights about Turner Hall and Green County. Admission: Free-will donation. Info: 608-325-3461.

Friday, June 10

SwedishAmerican Founder’s Day Picnic & Neighborhood Festival – SwedishAmerican Hospital, 1401 N. Second St. Luncheon for employees & volunteers, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Festival, 3-7 p.m. at Beattie Playground on Rural Street. Festival is open to public. Info: 815-966-2066.

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

Farmers’ Market – Midtown District, 1131 Second Ave. 3-7 p.m.

Rockford City Market – Water Street between State and Jefferson streets. 3-7 p.m. 25+ vendors. Live music. Rockford Park District activities for kids.

Bellydancing 101 – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N.. Wyman St. 4–5 p.m, Ages 10-18. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Secondwind Entertainers – Nash Recreation Center, 305 S. Fifth St., Oregon, Ill. Potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by special program at 12:15 p.m. Coming for lunch? Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Attend lunch & program or program only. Free, but reservations requested to insure adequate seating. Info: 815-732-3101.

Digital Photo Editing – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Must be proficient with the Internet. Bring at least 5 digital photos on a USB drive, or send them to your e-mail. Registration is required. Info: 815-65-7606.

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.

Summer Skating Program – Skateco, 3209 N. Main St., Rockford. 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $3 includes slice of pizza, drink & regular skate rental. Info: 815-703-2920 or 815-877-4020.

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.

In Print Professional Writers Meeting – Cherry Valley Library, Conference Room, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 1-4 p.m. Info: 815-332-5161.

“Fright Night” with R.I.P Productions & The Bomb Shop – The Bomb Shop, 202 N. Church St. 7 p.m.-midnight. Slasher movies plus interviews for a team of “Zombie Girls” from 6-9 p.m. in conjunction w/Fright Night to help promote the Screamatorium and Fear Asylum Haunted Houses. Must be 21 years old w/photo ID and one non-returnable photo. Info: 815-965-6772.

Teen Volunteer Fridays – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Main St. 1-3 p.m. Ages 13-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

“A Casino Night” Open House – P. A. Peterson Center for Health, 1311 Parkview Ave., Rockford. 5-7 p.m. Open to the public; prizes awarded to top winners. Info: 815-399-8832.

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.

Friday Night Flix: Back to the Future – Davis Park North Lawn, 300 S. Wyman St. Free. Gates open at 7 p.m., movie at sundown.

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

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. Gateway Grizzlies – RiverHawks Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 7 p.m. $5-$15. Info: 815-885-2255.

2011 Illinois State Hog Rally: Ride the Rumble to Rockford – Clock Tower Resort, 7801 E. State St. Sponsored by Illinois Hog Owners Group (H.O.G.) Fish fry, live music w/ Dirty Fish Net Stockings, field games, tattoo contests, waterpark fun.Info: 815-398-6000.

Saturday, June 11

Early Morning Fishing – Byron Forest Preserve District, Jarrett Center, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. 5-7 a.m. All ages. $5/person. bring your own equipment; register by June 10. Kids younger than 5 are free. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Allen Chapel Men’s Pancake Day – Allen Chapel AME Church, 3000 Rural St. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Pancakes, sausages, milk, coffee, juice. Tickets $5/person. Info: 815-227-4444.

1900 American Chautauqua – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. One-day pass: $10/adults, $5/students & children 3-17; two-day pass, $16/adults, $8/students & children 3-17. Info: 815-397-9112.

Stitches and Scraps: Quilts from the Museum’s Collection – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. $6. Info: 815-397-9112.

Babysitter’s Training – American Red Cross, Rock River Chapter, 727 N. Church St., Rockford. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 11-15. Certification: Babysitter’s Training. Course: $50. Register/Info: 815-963-8471 or www.rockriverredcross,org.

“A Taste of Sail” – Pierce Lake, Rock Cut State Park, Loves Park. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free 90-minute introduction to sailing lesson. Sponsored by Rockford Yacht Club. Reservations required, but drop-ins accepted on space available basis. Info: 815-985-1108 or www.RockfordSailing.org.

KNIB’s Fourth Annual Medication Collection – Locations in five counties. Winnebago: South Beloit Fire Dept., 429 Gardner St. Boone: Belvidere Township Bldg., 8200 Fairgrounds Road. Stephenson: Senior Resource Center, Lincoln Mall, 1237 W. Galena Ave., Freeport. Jo Daviess: Elizabeth Community Bldg., next to Highland Community College West, Elizabeth, Ill. Carroll: U of I Extension Office, 807 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll. 9 a.m.-noon. Info: 815-637-1343.

Nature Rocks Family Nature Club: Bird Watching 101 – Welty Environmental Center & Rock County Parks, Robert O. Cooke Memorial Arboretum, 3570 Magnolia Road, Janesville, Wis. 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $10 per family. Info: 608-361-1377.

Rockford NCNW Presents: Generations Fashion Show – Ellis Arts Academy, 222 S. Central Ave. 4 p.m. Tickets $10. Fund-raiser to benefit Black Family Reunion Celebration on Aug.20-21 at Levings Lake Park. Info: 815-601-6904.

Third Biannual Catfish Tournament – McNeil’s Damascus Landing, Lena, Ill. 6 a.m. Prizes for biggest catfish, total weight of five catfish, and biggest carp. Door prizes. Cost $20/boat. Test your fishing skills!

Ice Cream Social – Winnebago United Methodist Church, 213 S. Elida St., Winnebago. 4-7 p.m. BBQ, hot dogs, baked beans, chips, pie, ice cream. Tickets available at the door. Info: 815-543-8132.

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.

Bags and Brats Day – Don Carter Lanes, 4007 E. State St. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 20 and younger, mixed, Mixed Open 21 and older, Ladies Open 21 and older, Men’s Open 21 and older. Proceeds to benefit East High School Booster Club.

Kids Safety Carnival – Patriots’ Gateway Center, 615 S. Fifth St., Rockford. 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Presented by Kishwaukee Weed & Seed with McGruff the Crime Dog. Parents can get children digitally photographed and fingerprinted; get a full-size ID card, plus DNA Self-Collection Kit and McGruff Jr. Crime Fighter Sticker Badge. Activities include moonwalk, games, rides on a miniature train. Info: 815-703-8976.

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

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

Saturday Spectacular: Dragon Roars – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11-11:45 a.m. All ages. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. Gateway Grizzlies – RiverHawks Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 6 p.m. $5-$15. Info: 815-885-2255.

Rockford Rage Roller Derby – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 7 p.m. $10 advance, $12 door. $5/kids 5-13; younger than 5, free. Info: rockfordrage@gmail.com.

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.

Great American Biker Jam – Kegel Harley-Davidson, 7125 Harrison Ave., Cherry Valley. Bands include Snydley Whiplash, The Jamie Campbell Band and Rooster Alley. Food, beverages, bike show 1-3 p.m. Burnout Pit competition, vendors, 50/50 drawing, field events 3-5 p.m. Raffle tickets on sale at Kegel’s for $10 each. Grand Prize: 2011 H-D Street Glide; 2nd Prize: $500; 3rd Prize: $300. Info: 815-332-7125.

NASCAR Racing/Kids’ Night – Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Kids’ Night, Candy Scramble, 4-H ice cream & cow kissing, late models, Sportsmen, Roadrunners, American Super Cup Series, RRC. 7 p.m. $12/adults, $8/ students age 12-17. Free: Children 11 and younger. Info: 815-633-1500.

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.

Sunday, June 12

Stitches and Scraps: Quilts from the Museum’s Collection – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. $6. Info: 815-397-9112.

Family Golf – Ingersoll Golf Course, 101 Daisyfield Road. Open practice 1-5 p.m. Admission: $1, ages 17 and younger, $3 ages 18 and older [$1 if accompanied by youth ages 17 and younger). Park District golf permit holders admitted free. Info: 815-987-8834.

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. Gateway Grizzlies – RiverHawks Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 2 p.m. $5-$15. Info: 815-885-2255.

Openfields Farm Tour – University of Illinois Extension has downloadable maps of participating farms in northern Illinois open to the public. Noon-5 p.m. Info: 815-986-4357 or www.extension.illinois.edu/winnebago.

Dedication Service for Nurses Completing Parish Nurse Program – Saint Anthony College of Nursing in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center Chapel, 5666 E. State St. 3 p.m.

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.

Woodside Celebrates 50th Anniversary – Woodside Congregational Church of Christ, 2324 S. Alpine Road. Worship, 9:30 a.m. includes special music, communion and Pentecost. Open House, 2-4 p.m. Also noted: 44th anniversary of Rev. Bob Saunders’ordination.

Monday, June 13

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.

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.

Baseball: Rockford Foresters vs. Will County Crackerjacks – Marinelli Field, 101 15th Ave. 7 p.m. $5-$9. nfo: 815-312-2115.

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

Spring Clean-Up Give Away Days – Shelter Care Ministries, 412 N. Church St. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 815-964-5520 or bneace@shelter-care.org.

Point Man Ministries – Firstborn Ministries Church, 8213 N. Alpine Road. 6:30 p.m. Veterans meet for fellowship and prayer every Monday. Info: 815-742-1993.

Tween Art Camp – Womanspace, New Dimension Studios, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 9 a.m.-noon. With Dorothy Bock. Ages 10-13. Cost: $95 (includes all materials). Thru June 16. Register by June 10. Info: 815-877-0118.

Tween Afternoon Camp – Woman-space, New Dimensions Studios, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 1-4 p.m. With Jackie de Batista, Norm Knott, Glendia Strandin. Ages 10-13. Cost: $95. Thru June 16. Register by June 10. Info: 815-877-0118.

Tuesday, June 14

Birding Rock Cut State Park – Rock Cut parking lot next to dam. 5:30-7 p.m. Led by Severson Dells volunteer Phil Schwab. Bring binoculars if you have any. Ages 10 and up. Free. Info: 815-335-2915.

“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.

John Deere Drive Green Challenge Event – Road Rangers Stadium, 8100 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 1-5 p.m. Ride and drive latest models of utility tractors from John Deere. Featuring the specially-outfitted “Tail Gater” XUV. Info: 815-899-3580 or www.johndeere.com/drivegreen.

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.

Genealogy: Intermediate – 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.

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

Stitches and Scraps: Quilts from the Museum’s Collection – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. $6. Info: 815-397-9112.

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.

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

Sunset Storytime – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Children’s Area, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Insight Meditation Series – Woman-space, Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6:30-8 p.m. With Dorothy Bock. Three sessions in June, July and August. Ages 15 and up. Register by June 13. Cost: $30/ all three or $15/session. Info: 815-877-0118.

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.

Medieval Crafts for Teens – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 2-3:30 p.m. Ages 10-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

World’s Largest Swim Lesson Competition for Guinness World Record – Dolphin Swim Club, 6501 Rock Valley Pkwy., Loves Park. 10 a.m. Info: 815-282-3488.

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.

Spring Clean-Up Give Away Days – Shelter Care Ministries, 412 N. Church St. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 815-964-5520 or bneace@shelter-care.org.

Teen ‘Scape – Rockford Public Library, Rock Riverj 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.

Lords and Ladies – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 12-12:45 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

“Take Aim at Your Health” Wellness Night – Aldeen Golf Club and Practice Centre, 1902 Reid Farm Road. 4:30-8:30 p.m. Wellness screenings, testings, assessments, chair massages, numerous golf-related activities. Info: 815-282-4653.

Youth Golf Camp – Ingersoll Golf Course, 101 Daisyfield Road. Fundamentals of instruction for pre-registered students. Thru June 17. Info: 815-987-8800.

Spectrum of Rockford Volunteer Committee Meeting – Harmony Center for Holistic Psychotherapy, 6625 N. Second St., Loves Park. 8-9 p.m. Info: 815-639-0312.

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 June 8-14, 2011 issue