Community Calendar: Week of June 15-21, 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 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.

Coronado Performing Arts Center – 314 N. Main St. Tickets now on sale for Bill Cosby performance of Nov. 5. $37.50-$57.50. Available at box office, or call 815-968-0595 or coronadopac.org.

Wednesday, June 15

American Red Cross Disaster Services Overview & Foundations of Disaster Mental Health Training – Rock River Chapter, 727 N. Church St., Rockford. 5:30-8:30 p.m. For licensed professionals; must complete basic volunteer screening. Info: 815-963-847 or e-mail pattengaleda@usa.redcross.org.

Garden Walk 2011 – Hosted by Council of Rockford Gardeners. Various locations. Noon-8 p.m. Maps available at local nurseries, or info: www.councilofrockfordgardeners.org.

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.

Buddy Baseball Opening Night – Guilford High School, 5620 Spring Creek Road. National anthem at 5:30 p.m. Games at 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays, June 15-July 20. Non-competitive recreational league for people of all abilities. Info: 815-987-8800 or 888-871-6171 (TTY).

Wednesday Morning Movie Series: Gulliver’s Travels – Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Ave., Freeport. Doors open at 9 a.m., show at 10 a.m. Admission, $1/person. Reserve for groups of 15 or more; $4.50/person includes admission and snacks. Thru Aug. 10. Info: 847-675-2580 or www.classiccinemas.com/Context.aspx?page=156.

Forests – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 N. Rockton Ave. 4-4:45 p.m. All ages. Stories in the forest. Info: 815-965-7606.

Creek Biology – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road, Rockford. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Discover the geology of streams. Free to Severson Dells members, $5 non-members. Info: 815-335-2915.

Wildflower Walkabout: Harlem Hills Nature Preserve – Harlem Hills. 6 p.m. With Gary and Judy Anderson. Easy hiking. Info: 815-335-2915 or 815-964-6666.

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

Full Moon Hike – Byron Forest Preserve District, Jarrett Center, 7993 N. River Road. 9-11 p.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext . 200.

Ryan Jury Memorial Golf Outing – Aldeen Golf Club, 1902 Reid Farm Road. Golf at 7 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Dinner at Giovanni’s Restaurant, 610 N. Bell School Road, 6 p.m. Cost: $125 includes golf, continental breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dinner only, $50. Sponsorships available. Info: 815-966-2066.

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.

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

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

Imagination Station: James Wedge-wood – Sinnissippi Park Music Shell, 1401 N. Second St. Comic ventriloquist. 1:30 p.m. Info: 815-987-8800.

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.

“How to be a Peace and Environmental Activist” – JustGoods Fair Trade Store, 201 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Lecture by Stanley Campbell, executive director of Rockford Urban Ministries and founder of Rockford Peace & Justice Action Committee. Free. Info: 815-964-7111.

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.

NASCAR Weekly Racing Series – Rockford Speedway, 1601 W. Lane Road, Loves Park. Sam’s Drive-In Wild Wednesday: Classic Cruise Night w/RoadRunners, Bandits, Winged Women on Wheels, Figure 8, Spectacular Drags, Legends, Bandoleros, Misfits, Challenge. 7:05 p.m. $8 adults, $6 students 12-17, $4 children 6-11, free 5 and younger. Info: 815-633-1500.

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-

Handbuilt Pottery Art Class – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $95 (includes up to 25 pounds of clay, firing and glazes) For beginners and intermediate students of all ages. Info: 815-877-0118.

“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.

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

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. 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. Info: 815-877-0118.

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

YA Gaming Tournament – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

Joint School Boards Meeting – Hononegah High School Library, 307 Salem St., Rockton. 6-7 p.m. Hosted by League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford.

Thursday, June 16

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

Lay Responder First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course – American Red Cross, 727 N. Church St. 6-10 p.m. Certification. Course fee: $195. Also offered June 18. Info: 815-963-8471, www.rockriverredcross.org.

Conversational Spanish – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

Senior Facebook, Part 2 – 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.

Quilts in a Garden [part of Garden Walk) – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Noon-8 p.m. Free. See the Celebration Garden, Hank’s Haven, the Labyrinth and Peace Garden. Enter the Lily Fernandez Meditation Garden; see the new Anjali Pavilion.

Medieval Crafts for Teens – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Friends Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 2-3:30 p.m. Ages 10-19. Various crafts to make: origami dragons, book safe, family coat of arms, etc. 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.

Beginning Wheel-Thrown Pottery – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $95 (includes up to 25 pounds of clay, firing and glazes) For beginners and those with a little experience. Info: 815-877-0118.

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

Dinner on the Dock – Prairie Street Brewhouse, 200 Prairie St. Enjoy the river with food from Backyard Grill, full bar and music by the Jodi Beach Trio. Info: 815-315-4280.

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.

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

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.

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.

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. Info: 815-877-0118.

Summer Fun Luncheon – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. Noon-1:30 p.m. All ages. Speaker Linda Sill asks, “Who is your best friend?” Includes clown and games, nursery available. Sponsored by Rockford Christian Women’s Connection, affiliated with Stonecraft Ministries. Cost: $13.50. Info: 815-222-3015 or reservecwcbk@sol.com.

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

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.

Wine Dinner – Abreo, 515 E. State St. 6:30-9 p.m. Featuring five Spanish wines paired with five original dishes from Abreo’s kitchen. Cost: $55/person (excluding tax & gratuity). Seating is limited, so reserve early at 815-968-9463.

Wine & Roses – Sinnissippi Rose Garden, 1300 N. Second St. 5-7:30 p.m. Cost: $40/person, includes commemorative glass, premier wines, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and entertainment. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Info: 815-987-8898.

Ice Cream Social – Stephenson County Museum, 1440 S. Carroll Ave., Freeport. 5-8 p.m. $5/person for ice cream, cake or pie. Also: BBQ, hot dogs, chips, pop for extra fee. Antique automobiles, live music, quilt raffle. Info: 815-975-7631.

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. Lake Erie Crushers – Road Ranger Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 7:05 p.m. $5-$15. Info: 815-885-2255.

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

A River Gathering:There’s No Place Like Home – Rock Valley College, Stenstrom Center, 3301 N. Mulford Road. Featuring keynote speakers on rivers and environment, guided tours, hands-on workshops, art, music, vendors. Field trips, clinics, demonstrations and performances at various sites on the Rock, Kishwaukee, Sugar and Pecatonica rivers. Thru June 19. Registration/Info: www.fourriver.org.

Friday, June 17

12th Annual Jazz on the Rock – Rockford Country Club, 2500 Oxford Road, Rockford. Fund-raiser for Children’s Home & Aid Society. Reception 6:30 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Cost: $65/person. Register online at www.childrenshomeandaid.org/jazz2011.

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. Music. Rockford Park District activities for kids.

Family Friday: EIEIO – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Hold a baby barnyard animal, climb aboard a real tractor, construct a corn husk doll. Activities included with museum admission, $7 adults, $7 chidren, free to museum members and children age 1 and younger. Info: 815-963-6769.

Olson Swedish Heritage Park Groundbreaking – 7901 Harlem Road, Loves Park. 2 p.,m. Kicks off Park District’s renovations. Swedish refreshments. Info: 815-987-8893.

Leaf River Summer Nights – River Valley Complex, 605 S. Main St., Leaf River. Free-will donations for “Raise the Roof” project. Info: 815-973-1064.

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

Sixth Annual Best Cheeseburger in Paradise – Lombardi Club, 209 Olive St. 3 p.m.-close. Also contest for Best Margarita. Register your team for either contest. Od Tapo Imi Band provides entertainment. Proceeds to benefit Northern Illinois Food Bank. Info: 815-484-3236.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory – Davis Park North Lawn, 300 S. Wyman St. Free. Gates open at 7 p.m., movie at sundown.

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

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

Zumba Love of NICA Zumbathon – Second Congregational Church, 318 N. Church St., Rockford. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Public invited to fitness dance wedding party.Tickets: $10 advance, $15 at door. Info: 779-423-2727 or mehla84@yahoo.com.

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. Lake Erie Crushers – Road Ranger Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 7:05 p.m. $5-$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.

Saturday, June 18

Strikepoint [Handbell Ensemble] – Court Street United Methodist Church, 215 N. Court St. 7 p.m. Admission free; suggested donation $10.

Firefighters Fill the Boot for MDA – East State & Perryville Road, Rockford. 10 a.m. -4 p.m. International Association of Fire Fighters Local No. 413 will take donations for children and adults affected by muscular dystrophy.

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer – American Red Cross, Rock River Chapter. 6-10 p.m. Certification: valid 2 years. Full course, $60, review $52. Info: 815-963-8471or www.rockriverredcross.org.

Lay Responder First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course – American Red Cross, 727 N. Church St. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Certification. Course fee: $195.. Info:815-963-8471or www.rockriverredcross.org.

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

Midsommar Fest – Swedish Historical Society, Erlander Museum, 404 S. Third St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Maypole celebration, Swedish dancers, live music, vendors’ market. Enjoy Swedish pancakes, meatball sandwiches, strawberries, ice cream.

NASCAR Weekly Racing Series – Rockford Speedway, 1601 W. Lane Road, Loves Park. Kar Korner pres. The Original Trailer Race of Destruction w/Late Models, Sportsmen, American Short Trackers, RoadRunners, Escape from I-90 Race. 7:05 p.m. $8 adults, $6 students 12-17, $4 children 6-11, free 5 and younger. Info: 815-633-1500.

Plein Aire Workshop for Kids– Beckman Mill County Park, 11600 S. County Road H, off Highway 81. Presented by Welty Environmental Center. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Painting for ages 8-13. Cost: $15 includes all materials plus lunch. Reserve by June 15. Call 608-361-1377.

Welty Nature Rendezvous – Beckman County Park, 11600 S. County Road H, off Highway 81. Presented by Welty Environmental Center, noon-4 p.m. Local artists, bucket raffle, guided nature hikes, workshops on digital photography, live music, horse-drawn wagon rides. Suggested donation gets you admission and tickets. Info: 608-361-1377.

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.

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.

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

Oil Painting: Plein Air – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $45 incluces turpentine & linseed oil). Develop your painting skills outdoors. Ages 14-adult. Info: 815-877-0118.

Haunted Rockford Tour – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Classroom A, 215 N. Wyman St. 7-10 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Saturday Spectacular: Dynamite Dads – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11-11:45 a.m. All ages. Registration is not required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

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

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.

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. Lake Erie Crushers – Road Ranger Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 6:05 p.m. $5-$15. Info: 815-885-2255.

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

Sunday, June 19

Chalk Talk: “In the Garden” – Charity Missionary Baptist Church, 2020 Vermont St., Rockford. 11 a.m. Harry J. Russell, local chalk-talk artist, will present the message with his drawing. Info: 815-963-3392.

Old Town Hall Museum Open – Davis Junction Scott Township Historical Society Old Town Hall Museum, Davis Junction. 1-4 p.m.

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.

Father’s Day Car Show – Stateline Classics Car Club, downtown Durand. Arrival time, noon. Trophy presentation, 3 p.m. Car entries, $10. Proceeds benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and other local charities. Info: 815-742-0578.

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.

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

A River Gathering – Rock Valley College, Stenstrom Center, 3301 N. Mulford Road. Featuring nationally acclaimed spakers on rivers and environment: scientists, artists, writers, environmentalists, explorers, recreationalists. Thru June 19. Registration/Info: www.fourriver.org.

Monday, June 20

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.

Registration Deadline: Lunch & Learn: Ayurveda & Women’s Health – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Event, June 22, noon-1 p.m. Cost $10. Info: 815-877-0118.

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.

Children’s Art Camp – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 9 a.m.-noon. For ages 7-10. thru June 23. Cost: $95 includes all materials. Register by June 18. Info: 815-877-0118.

Life in the Past Summer Day Camp – Beckman County Park, 11600 S. County Road H, off Highway 81. Presented by Welty Environmental Center. Thru June 24. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. Ages 6-12 years. Cost $60/Welty member, $75 non-member. Optional family campout, $10/$15. Info: 608-361-1377.

Welty Nature Rendezvous – Beckman County Park, 11600 S. County Road H, off Highway 81. Presented by Welty Environmental Center, $6/Welty member, $8/ non-member. Info: 608-361-1377.

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.

Conservation Day Camp: Natural Land Institute – Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Road, Rockton. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thru June 24. Grades 7-10. Info: 815-218-0210.

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.

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.

Katie’s Choice Book Club Discussion: Whistling in the Dark – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 815-962-4279.

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.

Tuesday, June 21

Adult CPR/AED – American Red Cross, Rock River Chapter, 727 N. Church St., Rockford. 6-10 p.m. Certification: valid 2 years. Full course: $55, review, $47. Info: 815-963-8471.

“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.

Call for Volunteer Reading Mentors – Starlight Theatre, Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. United Way of Rock River Valley in partnership with Rockford School Dist. 205 and Harlem School District in a National Day of Action to recruit volunteer reading mentors.

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.

Forests – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Children’s Area, 6685 E. State St.. 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages. Stories in the forest. Info: 815-965-7606.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Red Tent Events – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Various programs through June 26. See individual listings.

Opening Celebration: Summer Solstice – Womanspace, Anjali Pavilion, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 7-8 p.m. Cost: $5/person or $20/family. Celebrate our common bonds through drumming, music, art, dance and spoken word. A RedTent event. Info: 815-877-0118.

Labyrinth Overnight Vigil – Woman-space Labyrinth, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 8-9 p.m. Cost: $5/person or $20/family. Celebrate Red Tent events and Summer Solstice, then transition into a vigil. Participants may pitch tents near the walkers. Info: 815-877-0118.

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.

Teen Drop-In – Spectrum of Rockford, 6625 N. Second St., Loves Park. 4-6 p.m. Ages 13-17. Free. 5-7 p.m. Young Adult Meet & Greet, 5-7 p.m., ages 18-25, $5. Gay Men’s Group, 7-8:30 p.m., $15. Transgender Group, 8:30-10 p.m., $15. Info: 815-639-0312.

“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.

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

USA Baseball National Team Identification Series Event – Marinelli Field. Two-day event hosted by Bison Sports. Professional-style workout plus tryout for Great Lakes team and the Team USA in Cary, N.C. For ages 13-18. Cost: $195. Participants receive a USA Baseball shirt at check-in. Register at www.collegebaseballcamps.com.

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 15-21, 2011 issue