Community Calendar: Week of July 20-26, 2011

Ongoing Attractions

Rockford Public Library Hours – Main Library open Tues.-Thurs., noon-8 p.m. Fri. & 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.

Rockford Zouaves Display – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Local History Room, third floor, 215 N. Wyman St. The Zouaves were a military company that volunteered in 1861 and became part of the 11th Illinois volunteers. They were a reorganization of the Rockford City Greys, drilled by Col. Elmer Ellsworth. Display runs from July 1-31. 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. New exhibit: “Barn Quilt” on Tinker Barn to celebrate Northern Illinois Quilt Fest thru September. 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.

Through the Branches – A Quilter’s Perspective – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Exhibit runs July through September. Free with Arboretum daily admission fee. Adults $6, seniors 65+/students $3, members and children younger than 5, 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.

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 Aug. 5 Trip to Field Museum, Chicago – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Meet at Jarrett Prairie Center. 9 a.m,-6 p.m. Cost: $15/person or $20/couple. Transportation provided. Museum admission not included. Register by Aug. 4 at (815) 234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Camp Indigo for Young Artists – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Meet at Keller Center. For ages 8-14. Dates: Aug. 1-5. Cost: $120/person. Register by July 29 at (815) 234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Boundary Waters Trip – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Meet at the Jarrett Center. Dates: Aug. 9-15. Ages 15 and up. Cost: $400/person includes transportation, tents, canoes, food and lodging in Ely, Minn. Register by July 29 at (815) 34-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Winnebago County Animal Services Public Awareness Sessions – Volunteer Auxiliary at 4517 N. Main St. All sessions: 6 – 7:30 p.m. July 27: Basic Dog Training Tips. Call to register: 815-319-4106.

Registration for Veterans Memorial Hall Program on “The American Civil War” – First of three sessions, Wed., July 27. $10 per session includes lunch. Call: 815-969-1999.

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, July 20

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. Today’s feature: Plant A Row kick-off to help the hungry. Donations can be dropped off at several locations. Info: 815-226-0212.

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

Babes and Books – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11:15 a.m.-noon. Children younger than 2. Develop baby’s literacy & social skills through rhymes, stories, songs. Info: 815-965-7606.

E-mail – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisites: Proficient familiarity with Introduction to Computers and Internet or their equivalents. 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. Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers or its equivalent. Info: 815-965-7606.

Kids Club – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 5-6 p.m. Ages 6-12. Info: 815-965-7606.

Lunch & Learn: Be Wise About Your Eyes – Womanspace, Fountain View Room. 3333 Maria Linden Road. With Dr. Jaime King. Noon-1 p.m. Cost: $10. Info: 815-877-0118.

Microsoft Windows 7 – Rockford Public Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisites: Proficient familiarity w/Introd. to Computers and Internet or equivalent. Info: 815-965-7606.

“Alzheimer’s Disease: 10 Warning Signs” – Mt. Morris Public Library, 105 S. McKendrie, Mt. Morris. 1-3 p.m. Registration is required. Info: 815-285-1100.

“Alzheimer’s Disease: 10 Warning Signs” – Rock River Office, 93 S. Hennepin, Dixon. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Registration is required. Info: 815-285-1100.

Junior League of Rockford Recruitment Open House – Olympic Tavern, 2327 N. Main St. (outdoor dining area). 5:30-7:30 p.m. Looking for women 21 years and older who want to promote voluntarism. Info: 815-399-4518 or jlrockford@jlrockfordorg.

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).

Conversational English – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Classroom C, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

Welty Wednesday: Sneaky Snakes – Welty Environmental Center at Beckman Mill Park, 11600 County Road H, off Highway 81, Beloit. 9-11 a.m. Ages 5-10. Cost: $6/Welty member, $8/non-member. Info: 608-361-1377.

Fun Day with Buttons – Rockton Community Center, 302 W. Main St., Rockton. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Buy, sell, exchange with button dealers from four states. Ideal for collectors; free appraisals.

Wednesday Morning Movie Series: Despicable Me 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. Info: 847-675-2580 or www.classiccinemas.com/Context.aspx?page=156.

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

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.

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.

Imagination Station: Child’s Play Touring Theatre – Sinnissippi Park Music Shell, 1401 N. Second St. Child’s Play performs stories and poems written by young authors. 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.

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

42nd Annual Loves Park Police vs. Businessmen Grudge Race – Rockford Speedway, 1601 W. Lane Road, Loves Park. Fireworks after race. 7:07 p.m. $8 adults; $6 students 12-17; $4 children 6-11; free 5 and younger. Info: 815-633-1500.

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

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.

Breastfeeding Class – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Life, St. Anthony and St. Joseph Rooms, 5666 E. State St. 7-9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-227-2695.

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-

“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.

Psychology Boot Camp – Spectrum of Rockford LGBTQA, 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.

Turning 65–Get the Facts about Medicare – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 50 and older. Covers eligibility, enrollment, benefits, options and part D. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Volunteer Committee Meeting – Spectrum of Rockford LGBTRQA, 6625 N. Second St., Loves Park. 8-9 p.m.All welcome. Info: 815-639-0300.

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

YA Renaissance Movie Faire – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 13-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

USSSA World Series: Girls 14U Central Division – Harlem Sports Complex, 9400 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Opening ceremonies, 5:45 p.m. Games run Thurs.-Sun. $30/adult pass for week, $10/day; $20/children age 12-17 or $5/day; children 12 and younger, free. Info: 815-964-3538.

Thursday, July 21

Openfields Dinner – Abreo, 515 E. State St. 6 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Multi-course menu in cooperation with Winnebago U of I Extension. RSVP: 815-986-4357.

CHIP Healthy Beginnings Session – Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 920 Third Ave., Rockford. 6:30-8 p.m. Learn about lifestyle change for prevention, arrest and reversal of heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure. Free. RSVP: 815-963-4815.

Facebook – 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.

Preschool Picnic Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. Noon-12:45 p.m. Ages 3-6. Pack a lunch. 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.

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.

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.

Look, Listen and Learn Storytime – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Ages 3-6. 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. Make crafts such as origami dragons, family coat of arms, Celtic tattoos, chain mail jewelry. Info: 815-965-7606.

Sunset Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 225 N. Wyman St. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606.

Friends of Camp Grant Meeting – Command Post Restaurant, 1004 Samuelson Road. 7 p.m. Ely Evans, 11, Rockford, will talk about Gen. U.S. Grant, who is in his family tree. Free. Public is welcome. Info: 815-395-0679.

“Christmas in July” Luncheon – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. Noon-1:30 p.m. Wanda Hanssen, former model, tells how she went “From Rags to Riches to Peace and Prosperity.” Cost: $13.50 includes lunch. Bring a wrapped, “White Elephant” gift to exchange. Door prizes. Child care available. RSVP: 815-222-3015 or reservecwcbk@aol.com.

SOUNS for Infants – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Children’s Area, 6685 E. State St. 6-6:45 p.m. Ages under 2. Literacy-building program. Info: 815-965-7606.

Teen ‘Scape – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 2-5 p.m. Ages 10-19. Play games on Wii or Playstation, surf the Internet. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Swing Dancing – St. Edward Church, 3004 11th St. 8-10:30 p.m. Every Thurs. Info: 815-914-7441.

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.

Senior Computer Learning, Session 2: The Internet 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.

Senior Drop-In Computer Lab – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 2-4 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Bring your own laptop or use one of the library’s. Registration is not required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

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.

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. Washington Wild Things – Road Ranger Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 7 p.m. $5-$15. Info: 815-885-2255.

LGBT Movie Night – Spectrum of Rockford, 7120 Windsor Lake Parkway, Suite 202, Loves Park. 7:30-10 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $10/[erspm/ RSVP: 815-639-0312.

Witches and Wizardry – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 6:30-7:15 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

USSSA World Series: Girls 14U Central Division – Harlem Sports Complex, 9400 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Games begin 9 a.m. Thurs.-Sun. $30/adult pass for week, $10/day; $20/children age 12-17 or $5/day; children 12 and younger, free. Info: 815-964-3538.

Friday, July 22

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 by Cassandra. Featuring Natural Land Institute. Info: 964-4388 or rockfordcitymarket.com.

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

Camp Staff Reunion – Aldeen Lodge, Aldeen Park, 623 N. Alpine Road. 6-9 p.m. and Atwood Lodge, 2685 New Milford School Road, opens at 5 p.m.–main gathering place for those who worked at Rockford Park District summer camps–staff and volunteers. Info: 815-654-1727 or rpdcampreunion@gmail.com.

Grandparents and Kids Camp – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 9-11:30 a.m. For grandparents & their grandchildren, ages 5-12. Cost: $20/for members of Friends of Severson Dells for grandparent(s) and one child ($2 each additional child); $25 for non-members for grandparent(s) and one child ($ 3 each additional child). Register/Info: 815-335-2915.

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.

Calligraphy Workshop – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 13-19. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Urban Art Expression: Session 1 & 2 – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-5 p.m. Ages 13-19. Local artist Joe Goral teaches about “street art” or “graffiti art.” Info: 815-965-7606.

Does It Float? – Discovery Center, Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Float a boat, sink a sub, make your own toy. Dress to get wet. All activities included with Museum admission: $7 adults, $7 children, free to Museum members and children age 1 and younger. Info: 815-963-6769.

Breast Fest – Winnebago County Fairgrounds. Two-day biker event benefitting the Save the Tatas Foundation. For ages 21 and older. Two live music stages, free camping, bike games & show, food, Best Breast Contest, Pole Dancing Contest, Tattoo Contest, Rumble & Breast Fest live MMA fights. $25/person. Info: 815-742-1982.

Nature Girls – Welty Environmental Center at Beckman Mill Park, 11600 County Road H, off Highway 81, Beloit. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 6-12 years. Cost: $12/Welty member, $15/non-member. Register by July 13. Info: 608-361-1377.

Eros Ink Riverfront Museum Theatre, 711 N. Main St. Screening at 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets $10 (or $25 VIP tickets); available in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com or at the door. VIP ticket holders meet the cast & crew at Minus Six at Krypto Music Lounge about 11 p.m. Info: 815-633-0181.

Friday Fishing Fun – Welty Environmental Center, Beckman Mill County Park, 11600 S. County Road H, off Highway 81, Beloit. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 6-12. Cost: $12/Welty member, $15/non-member. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Teen Library Quest – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages 13-19.Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Forest City Queen Grab ’N’ Go Lunch Cruise – Riverview Park, 324 N. Madison St. Grab a box lunch and board the boat for a 30-minute cruise. No reservations required. $8 adults, ($8.50 non-resident); $7.50 ages 5-17 ($8.50 non-resident]; free for ages 4 and younger. Info: 815-987-8894.

USSSA World Series: Girls 14U Central Division – Harlem Sports Complex, 9400 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Games begin 9 a.m. Thurs.-Sun. $30/adult pass for week, $10/day; $20/children age 12-17 or $5/day; children 12 and younger, free. Info: 815-964-3538.

USSSA World Series: USSSA Fast Pitch Women’s Open World Series – Sportscore One, 100 Elmwood Road; Forest Hills Diamonds, 7742 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. 1 p.m. $30/adult pass for week, $10/day; $20/children age 12-17 or $5/day; children 12 and younger, free. Info: 815-964-3538.

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

Forest City Queen Friday Night Fish Fry Cruise – Riverview Park, 321 N. Madison St. Enjoy Rockford Park District’s Rocky’s Concessions fish dinner with tartar sauce, cole slaw, baked beans, bread, dessert & beverage while crusing the Rock River. Watch the Ski Broncs performance. $21. Info: 815-9878894.

Friday Survivor Days – Welty Environmental Center at Beckman Mill Park, 11600 County Road H, off Highway 81, Beloit. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 6-12. Cost: $12/Welty member, $15/non-member. Info: 608-361-1377.

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

Paranormal Night at the Midway Village Museum – 6799 Guilford Road. 7-10 p.m. Ages 18 and older. See this historic location, includes a tour. Featuring psychic Mark Dorsett. Reservations are required. $10/person. Info: Kathi Kresol at 815-965-7606, ext. 682, or kkresol@rockfordpubliclibrary.org.

Trees of Klehm – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. 6-11 p.m. Third annual plant & tree auction w/dinner, cocktails, live entertainment. Cost: $75/person or table of eight, $600. Tree purchases support Crusader Health and Klehm Arboretum. Info: 815-965-8146.

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

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. Washington Wild Things – Road Ranger Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 7 p.m. $5-$15. Info: 815-885-2255.

Summer Evenings in the Garden – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Open till 8 p.m. Info: 815-965-8146.

Saturday, July 23

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.

Greek Fest – Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 108 N. Fifth St., corner of State & Fifth. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Authentic Greek food, music, dancers. Visit the agora (marketplace) for a variety of gifts. Take church tours, buy raffle tickets. A portion of proceeds go to Rock River Valley Pantry and The Evelyn Alexander Scholarship Fund.

Silly Saturday – Lena Community Park District, Lena. Ill. 1-3 p.m. Fun at the Splashland pool with games and prizes. Info: 815-369-5351.

Camp Staff Reunion – Aldeen Lodge, Aldeen Park, 623 N. Alpine Road. 6-9 p.m. and Atwood Lodge, 2685 New Milford School Road, opens at 5 p.m.–main gathering place for those who worked at Rockford Park District summer camps–staff and volunteers. Info: 815-654-1727 or rpdcampreunion@gmail.com.

Camping Open House – Sugar Shores RV & Camping Resort, 9938 W. Winslow Road, 5 miles east of Durand, Ill. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Drawings, prizes, giveaways, live broadcast from radio station Q98.5 from 9-11 a.m. Info: 815-629-2568 or sugarshoresresort.com.

Eros Ink Riverfront Museum Theatre, 711 N. Main St. Screening at 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets $10 (or $25 VIP tickets); available in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com or at the door. VIP ticket holders meet the cast & crew at Minus Six at Krypto Music Lounge about 11 p.m. Info: 815-633-0181.

Tour the Bushnell-Wheeler House – 542 Wheeler Ave., South Beloit, Ill. Italian Villa style home built in 1856. 10 a.m. RSVP: 815-397-3294.

Saturday Spectacular: Beach Fun! – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11-11:45 a.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Breast Fest – Winnebago County Fairgrounds. Two-day biker event benefitting the Save the Tatas Foundation. For age 21 and older. Two live music stages, free camping, bike games & show, food, Best Breast Contest, Pole Dancing Contest, Tattoo Contest, Rumble & Breast Fest live MMA fights. $25/person. Info: 815-742-1982.

Nature Rocks Family Nature Club: Mussel Monitoring – Rock County’s Newest Nature Park (yet unnamed), 6528 S. Smith Road, Clinton, Wis. 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $10/family. Sponsored by Welty Environmental Center and Rock County Parks. Register by July 11. Info: 608-361-1377.

Wildflower Weekend: Wildflower Tours and Family Activities Day – Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Road, Rockton. Guided tours from local naturalists, creek studies, archaeological display and programs from “Hoo” Haven and Two Toads. Sponsored by Natural Land Institute. Info: 815-964-6666.

Fairy Festival – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Road. 5-8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of fairies, magic, dance and fun! Guests may arrive at 4:30 p.m. and bring a picnic. Cost: Adults $15 advance/ $20 day of. Children age 4-12, $10 advance/$15 day of. Children 3 and younger, free. Info: 815-877-0118.

Garden Walk Benefit for Stabbing Victims – Tour of five gardens in Leaf River to cover medical expenses of Denise and Dave Zellers, who were attacked in their home. Homes are 2-1/2 miles north of Route 72 in Leaf River or 2-1/2 miles south of Montague Road. Cookbooks for sale. Account at Forreston State Bank (815-938-3121). Maps available. Info on walk: 815-520-2082.

NASCAR Big 8 Series & Midwest Motorsports Racers Auction – Rockford Speedway, 1601 W. Lane Road, Loves Park. Gilley’s Cool 5 Series Round III w/Late Models, Sportsmen, American Short Trackers, RoadRunners, American Super Cups, RoadRunner Drags and Skid Cars. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m., qualifying at 5:55 p.m.; first race at 7:07 p.m. Adult tickets: $12, students (ages 12-17) $8, kids [ages 6-11] $5, children age 5 and younger, free. Info: 815-633-1500 or www.rockfordspeedway.com.

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

Mr. Nicky – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. 11 a.m. Live concert by singer-songwriter in educational children’s music. Skilled guitarist, vocalist & percussionist with several CDs for kids. Cost: General public–included with Museum admission ($7); members, free. Info: 815-963-9769.

Civil War Re-enactment – Stephenson County Museum, 1440 S. Carroll Ave., Freeport. 3 p.m. To honor Confederate physician Dr. Richard Caswell Swain. Fourth Texas Infantry will provide an honor guard for dedication of a new grave marker. Info: 815-975-7631.

Sunset Dinner Cruise – Riverview Park, 324 N. Madison St. Two-hour cruise w/dinner from Penguin Foods Catering. Main entree, two side dishes, dessert and drink. This week: Prime Rib, $26, or Vegetarian Pasta, $21. Reservations required three days in advance. Info: 815-987-1685.

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.

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

Great Midwest Football League: Midway Monsters vs. Rockford Rams – Auburn High School, 5110 Auburn St. 5 p.m. $4 adults, $1 children 10 and younger. Info: therockfordrams.com.

USSSA World Series: Girls 14U Central Division – Harlem Sports Complex, 9400 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Games begin 9 a.m. Thurs.-Sun. $30/adult pass for week, $10/day; $20/children age 12-17 or $5/day; children 12 and younger, free. Info: 815-964-3538.

USSSA World Series: USSSA Fast Pitch Women’s Open World Series – Sportscore One, 100 Elmwood Road; Forest Hills Diamonds, 7742 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Games begin 8 a.m. $30/adult pass for week, $10/day; $20/children age 12-17 or $5/day; children 12 and younger, free. Info: 815-964-3538.

Sunday, July 24

Greek Fest – Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 108 N. Fifth St., corner of State & Fifth. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Authentic Greek food, music, dancers. Visit the agora (marketplace) for a variety of gifts. Take church tours, buy raffle tickets. A portion of proceeds go to Rock River Valley Pantry and The Evelyn Alexander Scholarship Fund.

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

Camp Staff Reunion – Aldeen Lodge, Aldeen Park, 623 N. Alpine Road. 6-9 p.m. and Atwood Lodge, 2685 New Milford School Road, opens at 5 p.m.–main gathering place for those who worked at Rockford Park District summer camps–staff and volunteers. Info: 815-654-1727 or rpdcampreunion@gmail.com.

An Evening Among the Gardens – Boone County Conservation District, Roger Gustafson Nature Center, 603 N. Appleton Road, Belvidere. 5-8 p.m. Stroll through five Cultural Heritage Gardens, a Rain Garden, Butterfly Garden and Boone County Master Gardener Demonstration Garden. Free. Info: 815-547-7935.

Cakes for the Queen of Heaven: “Sarah the Priestess” – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Road. 7-9 p.m. Females only, age 13-adult. Examination of female imagery in matriarchal societies and powerful women in ancient Judaism and early Christianity. Cost: $40/four sessions or $15/sessions. Register by July 22. Info: 815-877-0118.

Midsommer Magic – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Children’s Area, 6685 E. State St. 3-4:30 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

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. Showcases a 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.

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.

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

USSSA World Series: Girls 14U Central Division – Harlem Sports Complex, 9400 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Games begin 9 a.m. Thurs.-Sun. $30/adult pass for week, $10/day; $20/students age 12-17 or $5/day; children 12 and younger, free.

USSSA World Series: USSSA Fast Pitch Women’s Open World Series – Sportscore One, 100 Elmwood Road; Forest Hills Diamonds, 7742 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Games begin 8 a.m. $30/adult pass for week, $10/day; $20/children age 12-17 or $5/day; children 12 and younger, free. Info: 815-964-3538.

Monday, July 25

Adventure Club – Byron Forest Preserve District, Jarrett Center, 7993 N. River Road. 9-11 a.m. Thru July 28. $35/two-week session. Choice of Tues. & Thurs. or Mon. & Wed. Ages 3-6. Pre-register at 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Chocolate City Nightlife – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9 p.m. Every Mon. Info: 815-621-4319.

Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus Was a Kid – Forest Hills Evangelical Free Church, 5183 Pebble Creek Trail, Loves Park. 9 a.m.-noon. Kids and adults can participate in a Bible-times marketplace, sing songs, play games, join in upbeat worship, etc. Register/Info: 815-877-1919.

Kids Club – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 W. Jefferson St. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. Info: 815-965-7606.

Hire Me! Session 3 Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisites: Proficient familiarity with the mouse and Internet and an e-mail address. Registration is not required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

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

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.

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

Tuesday, July 26

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

Adventure Club – Byron Forest Preserve District, Jarrett Center, 7993 N. River Road. 9-11 a.m. Thru July 28. $35/two-week session. Choice of Tues. & Thurs. or Mon. & Wed. Ages 3-6. Pre-register at 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Adventure Quest –Severson Dells Forest Preserve, 8786 Montague Road and Seward Bluffs Forest Preserve. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 6th-9th grade level. Cost: $130/ student. Register/Info: 815-335-2915.

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

Northwest Neighborhood Meeting – Rockford Health System Auditorium, 2400 N. Rockton Ave. 5:30-7 p.m. Follow-up to meeting on June 22, at which Rockford Police Dept. and other agencies responded to questions about changes and problems in the northwest area. Update on new neighborhood group that was formed.

Sports Physicals for Area Students – OSF Medical Group-Roxbury, 621 Roxbury Road. First-come, first-served. Cost: $20, payable cash or check at time of exam. OSF Medical Group will contribute $10 for each exam to each high school’s booster club. Info: 815-395-4516.

Meet the Masters Art Class – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 1:30-3 p.m. Ages 8-12. Hands-on art class, learn new skills. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Teen ‘Scape – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 2-5 p.m. Ages 10-19. Play games on Wii or Playstation, surf the Internet. Info: 815-965-7606.

Family Story Hour – Rockford Public Lib rary, Rock River Branch, 3128 1  11th St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Supper and Film: The Pursuit of HappynessWomanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Road. 6-9 p.m. Cost: $10. Register by July 21. Info: 815-877-0118.

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.

Adult Grief Support Group – Beloit Regional Hospice Office, 655 Third St., Suite 200, Beloit, Wis. 6-7:30 p.m. Info: 608-363-7421.

Seniors Use Your E-mail No. 2 – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 3-5 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Fourth Tuesday Book Discussion: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Rockford Public Library, Main Library Classrom C, 215 N. Wyman St. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Book by a science journalist tells the story of the “first immortal human cells,” code-named HeLa; a story of racism and poverty, science and conscience. Registration is not required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Watercolor: Enjoy the Flow – Woman-space, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 1-3 p.m. Age 16-adult. Cost: $70 (includes 140 lbs. paper). With Sue G. Abare. Bring paints & brushes; no experience necessary. Info: 815-877-0118.

Kundalini Yoga – Lazy Dog Yoga Studio, 5428 Williams Drive, Roscoe. 7:30 a.m. Info: 970-485-0249.

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

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

“Get Fit After 50…Safely” – Rock Valley College, Physical Education Center, 3301 N. Mulford Road. Info: 815-921-3931.

Spectrum of Rockford LGBTQA – Harmony Center, 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.

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. Windy City ThunderBolts – Road Ranger Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. Noon. $5-$E15. Info: 815-885-2255.

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.

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