Community Calendar: Week of June 22-28, 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. Exhibit Stitches and Scraps: Quilts from the Museum’s Collection until Oct. 1. 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. 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.

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 22

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.

Premiere Estate Buyers Event – Holiday Inn, 7550 E. State St. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Bring your old coins, pre-1965 paper currency, gold, jewelry, etc. International Coin Collectors Association will be in Rockford, June 21-25.

Fifth Annual Stateline FastPitch Competition – NIU Outreach Center, 8500 E. State St. Coordinated by EIGERlab. Info: 815-921-2054.

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 – 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).

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.

Neighborhood Meeting Re: Alpine Hills Golf Course complex – Alpine Hills Golf Course Clubhouse, 4402 Larson Ave. 6 p.m. Rockford Park District holds a public meeting so residents can review plans and learn more about the project. Info: 815-987-1651.

Psychology Boot Camp – Spectrum of Rockford LGBTRQA, 6625 N. Second St., Loves Park. Wednesdays from 7:30-9 p.m. Learn cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) techniques. Build your mental strengths. Cost: $15 per group session. Register at: 815-639-0300.

Book Discussion: The Red Tent – Womanspace Library,3333 Maria Linden Drive. 9:30-11 a.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Novel by Anita Diamant about the biblical story of Dinah. Discussion led by Janet Lueck. Info: 815-877-0118.

E-mail – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Age 13 and older. Prerequisites: Proficient familiarity with Introduction to Computers or Internet or equivalent. Registration is not required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Digital Scrapbooking 101 – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 16 and older. Learn online scrapbooking, using templates to add pictures and journal entries. Bring 5-10 digital prints on a USB drive or your camera. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Lunch and Learn: Ayurveda and Women’s Health – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Noon-1 p.m. Cost $10. Learn how food choices, nutritional herbals and lifestyle habits can improve our wellness. Bring a sack lunch. Info: 815-877-0118.

Wednesday Morning Movie Series: Shrek Forever After – 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.

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.

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: Sheer Magic – Sinnissippi Park Music Shell, 1401 N. Second St. Magic, illusion, audience participation, comedy, music, special effects, dance. 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Weight Loss Orientation – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health, rotates among three OSF locations. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Wed. Info: 815-

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.

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.

USA Baseball National Team Identification Series Event – Marinelli Field, 101 15th Ave. 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. Second of two-day workshop event.

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.

Winnebago County Animal Services Public Awareness Session – Volunteer Auxiliary at 4517 N. Main St. All sessions: 6 – 7:30 p.m. Topic: Keeping Your Pets Safe & at Home. Call to register: 815-319-4106.

Thursday, June 23

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.

Katie’s Choice Book Club Discussion: Whistling in the Dark – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 10 a.m. Free. Info: 815-962-4279.

Eighth Annual Black Male Community Action Team Banquet, “As Much /as We Can, While We Can” – Klehm Arboretum, 2715 S. Main St. 6 p.m. Keynote speaker Kevin Powell, poet, author, essayist, activist. Tickets: $25/person, reserved table of 8, $200. Info: 815-720-4268.

Grandparents and Kids Camp – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. Two-day camp. 9-11:30 a.m. For grandparents and kids ages 5-12. Cost: $35 for members of “Friends of Severson Dells” for grandparent(s) and one child; $4 each additional child. $45 for non-members for grandparent(s) and one child; $6 each additional child. Register/Info: 815-335-2915.

Conversational Spanish – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Registration is not required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Senior Facebook, Part 3 – 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.

Intermediate Digital Scrapbooking – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 16 and older. Learn how to create layouts in MS Word and PowerPoint. Must be proficient with computer and the Internet. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Northern IL Tea Party Presents Program on ObamaCare – 302 W. Main St., Rockton. 6:30 p.m. Speaker Dr. Arie Friedman, Dept. of Pediatrics, Northwestern Medical School. Info: 815-277-1144 or INFO@TeaParty-NIL.com.

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.

Black African/American Male Seminar – Liberty Baptist Church, 3500 Preston St. 1-3 p.m. Keynote speaker Kevin Powell, poet, author, essayist, activist. Info: 815-720-4268.

Beginning Wheel-Thrown Pottery – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $95 (includes up to 25 lbs. 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.

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.

Photography Class – Camera Craft, 3801 N. Perryville Road. 7-9 p.m. Close-up and Macro photography presented by Canon staff. Cost: $15. Register/Info: 815-877-3686.

Knights and Dragons – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 11:15 a.m.-12:25 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.

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.

Unplugged Gamers Night – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13-19. Card game competition. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

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.

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: $12. Info: 815-877-0118.

Women’s Health Issues – Woman-space, Anjali Pavilion, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 7-9 p.m. Cost: $15. Latest clinical research presented by three medical professionals. Info: 815-877-0118.

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.

Friday, June 24

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.

Rockford City Market – Water Street between State and Jefferson streets. 3-7 p.m. 25+ vendors. Music . Rockford Park District activities for kids. Info: 964-4388 or rockfordcitymarket.com.

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

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.

Family Friday: SuperHeroes Assemble! – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Outwit evil, capture crooks. Come in costume; capes optional. Activities included with Museum admission, $7 adults, $7 chidren, free to Museum members and children age 1 and younger. Info: 815-963-6769.

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.

Photographing Flowers by Painting with Light – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. 6-7 p.m. Thomas Brain, photographer and author, shares his technique for floral photography. Book signing follows. Members free, guests $3. Info: 815-965-8146.

Rockford Urban Ministries Annual Dinner: Program: “How Illinois Abolished the Death Penalty” – Christ United Methodist Church, 4509 Highcrest Road. 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program. With Rob Warden, executive director, Northwestern University’s Center on Wrongful Convictions. Cost: $25, reserve at “RUM Dinner, 301 Dawn Ave., Rockford, IL 61107. Vegetarian dinners available. Info: 815-964-7111.

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

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.

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.

Voices From The Red Tent – Womanspace, Anjali Pavilion, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 3-5:30 p.m. Poetry and prose from the forthcoming journal, Red Silk. Cost: Free-will offering. Info: 815-877-0118.

“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.

Photography for Teens: Three Sessions – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4:30 p.m., June 24, 25 & 28. Ages 13-19. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Film Preview: Things We Don’t Talk About–Healing Narratives from The Red Tent – Womanspace, Anjali Pavilion, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 7-8:30 p.m. Clips from the new movie, scheduled for release in May 2012. Info: 815-877-0118.

Lords and Ladies – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 10:30-11 a.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

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: Shrek 2 – Davis Park North Lawn, 300 S. Wyman St. Free. Gates open at 7 p.m., movie at sundown.

Summer Skating Program – Skateco, 3209 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-noon. Every Friday through Aug. 19, except July 1. Cost: $3 includes slice of cheese pizza, drink & regular skate rental. Info: 815-703-2920 or 815-877-4020.

Spectrum of Rockford LGBTQA – 6625 N. Second St., Loves Park. Bisexual Group and Rockford Rainbow Spirituality Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Lesbian Women’s Group & LGBT Friendship Group, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Cost/Info: 815-639-0312.

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

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

Saturday, June 25

North End 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, 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.

Premiere Estate Buyers Event – Holiday Inn, 7550 E. State St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring your old coins, pre-1965 paper currency, gold, jewelry, etc. International Coin Collectors Association will be in Rockford, June 21-25.

Stephenson County Ag Breakfast – Stephenson County Fairgrounds, 2250 S. Walnut Road, Freeport. 6-10 a.m. Showcasing a variety of agricultural products. Two musical groups perform. 9 a.m.-competition in Ag Jeopardy; 4-H members vs. FFA members. Shop for handmade crafts, ride the barrel train, compete in barnyard bowling, enjoy the petting zoo. Displays of area agribusiness. $4/person; children 5 and younger, free. Info: 815-864-2561 or 815-232-8323.

“Rockin’ for the Reptiles” – Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St., Sycamore. Noon-5 p.m. Live music, games, face painting, live animals, activities, moon bounce, etc. Cost: $2 adults. $7 children age 1-12, or $20 family pass. Info: 815-895-9777 or www.mmnh.org.

Book Signing: Leave No Trace – Snyder’s Pharmacy, 135211 Ill. Rt. 76, Poplar Grove. 2-4 p.m. Author Roxe Anne Peacock will sign copies of her mystery novel. Book is also available online at Amazon.com for print and Kindle, fictionwise, ebookwise, ereader. com and at Whiskey Creek Press.

NT & JT Bocce Tournament – St. Ambrogio Society, 802 Montague St., Rockford. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Team fee: $100 ($25/person) for play, dinner, admission to evening entertainment by Vito Zatto. Games, raffles, silent auction. Benefit for needy families. Proceeds to MELD and St. Anthony of Padua Parish. Dinner & entertainment at 6 p.m. If attending just this part, $25/couple, singles $15. Tickets at the door.

First Aid and Adult CPR/AED – American Red Cross, Rock River Chapter, 401 N. Main St., Belvidere. Certification valid 2 years. Full course: $60. Info: 815-963-8471 or www.rockriver.redcross.org.

Car & Bike Show – Klaas Financial, Inc., 4707 Perry Ridge Lane, Loves Park. Show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. To benefit Wounded Warrior Project. Food provided by R.B.I.’s, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $10 entry fee–trophy awards. Info: 815-877-8440.

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

Cabela’s King Kat Fishing Tournament – Sportscore One, 100 Elmwood Road. Registration is 5-7 p.m., Friday. Tournament begins 5 a.m., Saturday; boats must be back on land by 3 p.m. for weigh-in. Entry fee: $200 for team of two. Includes a kids’ tournament for ages 12 and younger. Register online at www.kingkatusa.com. Info: 815-489-1664.

Fourth Annual Wind Ridge Herb, Garden & Wellness Faire – 466 Quail Trap Road, Caledonia. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Vendors, live music, free workshops, wine tasting, demonstrations, kids’ activities, Billy the Balloon Guy, more. Admission $3/person. A percentage of proceeds will be donated to PAWS. Info: 815-965-6172.

Greenwood Cemetery Walk – Greenwood Cemetery, corner of Auburn and North Main St. Use Auburn St. entrance. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Learn about famous people buried there. Booklets available for $2. Interpreters and narrators will be joined by members of Fred C. Olson Funeral Home. Sponsored by Rockford Historical Society.

Boone County Conservation District Ice Cream Social – Gustafson Nature Center, Festival Grounds, 603 N. Appleton Road, Belvidere. 3-5 p.m. Cost: $5/person for pie, ice cream, drink. Handmade quilt raffle.

Bow Tie Men’s March for Men’s Cancer Awareness – Keeling-Puri Peace Plaza, Riverside and Perryville Road. Registration opens 8 a.m., opening ceremonies, 9 a.m. Step off, 9:15 a.m.1.5-mile march along bike path, followed by refreshments and entertainment. Register online at www.healingpathwayscrc.org.

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.

Red Tent Personal Shrine – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 9 a.m.-noon. Workshop with Julaine Lofquist-Birch. Cost: $35 (includes materials). Ages 16-adult. Info: 815-877-0118.

It’s My Body–Part 1 – Womanspace, Gallery 3, 1-2:30 p.m. For girls age 10-14 with Jane Kiley, APN/CNP, MS, Women’s Nurse Practitioner. Age-appropriate information about puberty. Includes value discussion. Cost: $15. Info: 815-877-0118.

It’s My Body–Part 2 – Womanspace, Gallery 3, 1-2:30 p.m. For girls age 15-18 with Jane Kiley, APN/CNP, MS, Women’s Nurse Practitioner. Age-appropriate information about reproductive health, body changes and what goes into decision-making process of “Am I really ready?” Cost: $10. Info: 815-877-0118.

Book Signing & Reception – Happy Joe’s Pizza, 6795 E. Riverside Blvd., Rockford. 1-4 p.m. Jungle Wagon Press introduces new book, You Are a Twisting Tornado, by author Angela Malavolti. Info: Joe’s: 815-282-1000. To purchase online: www.JungleWagonPress.com.

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.

DeKalb County Illinois Tea Party – Spring Grove Family Restaurant, 682 Park Ave., Genoa. 8 a.m. Learn about fiscal responsibility and constitutionally limited government. Info: www.dekalbcountryilteaparty.org.

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.

Healthy? Naturally! Women’s Health Perspective – Womanspace, Anjali Pavilion, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 1-3 p.m. Explore natural approaches for women’s health. Cost: $15. Register by June 23. Info: 815-877-0118.

Is It Hot In Here? – Womanspace, Anjali Pavilion, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 4-5:30 p.m. Latest research and information on menopause health. Cost: $15. Register by June 23. Info: 815-877-0118.

Saturday Spectacular: Fractured Fairy Tales – 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.

Saturday Spectacular: Medieval Masquerade – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Children’s Area, 6685 E. State St. 3-4:30 p.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.

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.

Photography for Teens: Three Sessions – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4:30 p.m. Session 2. Ages 13-19. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Flix Mix: Chocolat – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Lilnden Drive. 7-9 p.m. With Gale Ketteler. Cost: $10. Register by June 23. Bring some food & drink to share. Info: 815-877-0118.

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

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

Sunday, June 26

Neighborhood Garden Walk – Calvin Park Boulevard, 1-5 p.m. Sponsored by Rockford Area Gardeners in cooperation with Calvin Park Homeowners Association. Free, but donations encouraged to support Rockford Park District Foundation’s Nicholas Conservatory. Info: 815-332-7830.

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.

“A Healing Journey: On Butterfly Wings” – Fountain Garden of Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 N. Main St. 3-4 p.m. Live Monarch butterfly release in honor of loved ones sponsored by Grief Center of Northern Illinois Hospice. Includes remembrance service, harp and refreshments. Butterflies must be reserved in advance. Info: 815-398-0500.

Roy Gayle Pony Baseball/Softball 50th Anniversary/Reunion Celebration – Randerson-Carlson Sports Complex, 903 S. Meridian Road. Noon-6 p.m. Recognition ceremony at 2 p.m. Public is invited; activities for kids. Info: 815-979-7378.

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.

Meditation, Mantras & Malas – Womanspace, Anjali Pavilion, 3333 Maria Linden Road. 2-3:15 p.m. Cost: $15. Register by June 23. Ages 13 and up. Create your own 108-bead mala during Red Tent Events prior to this class. Learn yoga and basic meditation. Info: 815-877-0118.

Good God Questions – Zion Lutheran Church, 925 Fifth Ave. 9:15 a.m. Every Sun. Free. Info: 815-964-4609.

Ethnic Quilts – Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St. 2-4 p.m. Reception to showcase variety of ethnic, southwest Rockford, and Civil War circa quilts. Thru Sept. 30. Sponsored by Northern Illinois Quilt Fest. Admission: $5/family, $3/ individual, $2/student. Info: 815-962-7402.

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.

International Festival of Music, Food, and Words – Womanspace campus, 3333 Maria Linden Road. 4-7 p.m. Cost: $5/person or $20/family. Bring the whole family, plus a dish to share. Info: 815-877-0118.

Cakes for the Queen of Heaven, “The Hebrew Goddess” – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 7-9 p.m. Females only, ages 13-adult. Cost: $40/four sessions or $15/session. New participants & walk-ins welcome; registration preferred by June 23. Woman-honoring curriculum examines pre-patriarchal cultures. Offered in partnership with UU Church, Rockford. Info: 815-877-0118.

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

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

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. Joliet Slammers – Road Ranger Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 4 p.m. $5-$15. Info: 815-885-2255.

Monday, June 27

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.

Excel in a Day – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. Noon-6 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Learn the fundamentals of Excel, a spreadsheet program that helps you organize, calculate and analyze data. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Becoming Your Own Butterfly – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 7-8:30 p.m. Girls ages 9-13. With Amyi Valaitis. How to express your unique self, what stresses you out, what’s important to you. Cost $10. Info: 815-877-0118.

Supper and Film: Dancing at Lughnasa (PG) – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6-9 p.m. Story of five sisters in 1936 in rural Ireland. Cost: $10. Register by June 23. Info: 815-877-0118.

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.

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.

Registration Deadline for Welty Wednesday: Oh Pioneer! – Welty Environmental Center at Beckman Mill County Park, 11600 S. County Road H, off Highway 81, Beloit Wis. June 29 event. Ages 5-10 years, 4 years and younger accompanied by adult. Cost: $6/Welty member, $8/non-member. Info: 608-361-1377.

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. Joliet Slammers – Road Ranger Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. Noon. $5-$15. Info: 815-885-2255.

Summer Vegetable Dinner – Social Urban Bar, 509 E. State St. 6:30-9 p.m. Featuring local produce. Cost: $45/person (excluding tax & gratuity). Cocktail hour begins at 5:30.Reserve at: 815-708-0877.

Tuesday, June 28

“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.

Junior League of Rockford Recruitment Open House – Pearl, 6876 Spring Creek Road. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Seeking women 21 yrs. and older who have a desire to promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women and improve their community. Info: 815-399-4518.

Genealogy on the Internet – Rockford Public Library, second-floor computer room, 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.

Photography Class – Camera Craft, 3801 N. Perryville Road. 7-9 p.m. Landscape and Nature photography presented by Dr. Craig Michelsen. Cost: $15. Register/Info: 815-877-3686.

Fourth Tuesday Book Discussion: Alice I Have Been – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Classroom C, 215 N. Wyman St. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Ages 18 and older.Info: 815-965-7606.

Camp Peek-Into-Creek No. 1 – Severson Dells, 8786 Montague Road. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Three-day camp for second- through fifth-grade level (2011-12 school year). Explore the creeks at Severson Dells and Seward Bluffs forest preserves. Camps led by professional staff. Cost: $60/member of “Friends of Severson Dells”, $75/non-member. (Multiple sibling discounts available.) Register/Info: 815-335-2915.

Quilt Exhibition Preview – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Reception to launch the quilt exhibition Through the Branches–a Quilter’s Perspective. Members free, guests $3. Info: 815-965-8146.

Family Story Hour – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 6:30-7:30 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.

Three Gals & a Gaucho: Journey to Buenos Aires – Womanspace, Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Three members who went on a trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina, share their story. Cost: $15. Register by June 27. Info: 815-877-0118.

Spectrum of Rockford LGBTQA – 6625 N. Second St., Loves Park. Teen Drop-In, 4-6 p.m. Young Adult Meet & Greet, 5-7 p.m. Gay Men’s Group, 7-8:30 p.m. Transgender Group, 8:30-10 p.m. Cost/Info: 815-639-0312.

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 Holistic & Spiritual Study Group – 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.

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.

Photography for Teens: Three Sessions – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4:30 p.m. Session 3. Ages 13-19. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

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

From the June 22-28 issue