Community Calendar: Week of July 27-Aug. 2, 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 H.O.W.– Every Thursday at Byron Public Library, Route 2. 12-step study group – 5:30-6 p.m. Regular group meets 6-7:30 p.m. Info: 815-734-4662.

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. 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 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 older. 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.

Registration for Byron Forest Preserve’s Mixed Media Camp – 7993 N. River Road. Meet at Keller Center. Dates: Aug. 8-12. Ages 8-14. Cost: $120/person. All materials provided. Register by Aug. 2 at 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

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.

Food Collection to Support the Troops – Northern Illinois Hospice & Grief Center. Packaged food collected at VFW John Hugo Kaiser Post 1461 in Belvidere. Drop-off donations at 4215 Newburg Road, Rockford, or 4730 Squaw Prairie Road, Belvidere, before Aug. 5. Info: 815-398-0500.

Wednesday, July 27

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. Donations can be dropped off at several locations. Info: 815-226-0212.

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.

Beginning Computer for the Absolute Beginner – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Registration is not required. 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 & Lecture Series: The American Civil War, Session 1– Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. 11:15 a.m. lecture, noon lunch, 12:30 p.m. building tour. Terry Dyer will speak about Rockford’s growth through the 1850s, slavery, secession, presidential campaign of 1860 and the fall of Fort Sumter. Cost: $10/person (includes lunch). Reservations: 815-969-1999.

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

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.

Wednesday Morning Movie Series: Megamind – 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: Super Stolie and the Rockstars – Sinnissippi Park Music Shell, 1401 N. Second St. High-energy experience encouraging children to dance and freeze, hop and balance, and finish with a “Rockstar Jump.” 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.

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.

National Association for Interpretation: Certified Interpretive Guide Workshop – Welty Environmental Center at Beckman Mill County Park, 11600 S. County Road H, off Highway 81. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily thru Wed., July 28. $372 (began July 25). Info: 608-361-1377.

NASCAR Weekly Racing Series – Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Wild Wednesday Car Load Night & Dollar Beer Night. RoadRunner Super Summer Series, Bandits, Winged Women on Wheels, Figure 8, Spectacular Drags, Legends, Bandoleros, Misfits, Challenge. Gates open 5 p.m., qualifying 6 p.m., racing 7:07 p.m. $8 adults; $6 students 12-17; $4 children 6-11; free, 5 and younger. Info: 815-633-1500.

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.

Muscular Dystrophy Association Fund-raiser: Bail Program – Franchesco’s Ristorante, 7128 Spring Creek Road. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. At the Rockford Telethon Executive MDA Lock-Up, participants will be sentenced to “raise bail” by calling friends for contributions to advance MDA’s lifesaving programs. Info: 815-229-1632.

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 Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 13-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

YouthBuild Information Meeting – Fairgrounds Management Office, 1015 W. Jefferson St. 1:30-3 p.m. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, ages 16-24 without a high school diploma or GED and live in Winnebago County. Info: 815-963-6236.

Thursday, July 28

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.

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.

Conversational Spanish – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 18 and oldear. Info: 815-965-7606.

EIGERlab Public Lecture – Rock Valley College, EIGERlab TCFA, 605 Fulton Ave., Rockford. 2-5 p.m. Student residents will describe their work and share information abut resources provided to the artists. Free. Info: 815-440-1748.

Freeport RAMP Wheel-A-Thon – Krape Park, 1799 S. Park Blvd., Freeport. Registration at 4:30 p.m., event at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and awards at 6:30 p.m. Info: 815-233-1128.

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, EastBranch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 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.

Protect Yourself from a Black Knight Attack! – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 2-5 p.m. Ages 10-19. No Joke Martial Arts self-defense class. Registration is required. 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.

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

Teen ‘Scape – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 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 3: E-mail – 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, YA Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13-19. Board and card game competition. Info: 815-965-7606.

Beginning Wheel-Thrown Pottery – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 16-adult. Cost: $95 (includes up to 25 pounds of clay, glazes & firing). Register/Info: 815-877-0118.

Oil Painting – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 14-adult. Cost: $70 (includes turp. & linseed oil) Register by July 26. Info: 815-877-0118.

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. 12-step study group, 5:30-6 p.m.; Regular group, 6-7:30 p.m. every Thurs. Info: 815-734-4662.

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.

National Association for Interpretation: Certified Interpretive Guide Workshop – Welty Environmental Center at Beckman Mill County Park, 11600 S. County Road H, off Highway 81. 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily thru Wed., July 28. $372 (began July 25). Info: 608-361-1377.

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

Northern IL Tea Party Meeting: Agenda 21 and Sustainable Development – 302 W. Main St., Rockton. 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Nate Friedl, who will discuss the United Nations and Agenda 21. Implications for Rockford, which has joined the International Council of Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI). Free and open to public. Info: 815-277-1144 or Info@TeaParty-NIL.com.

YouthBuild Information Meeting – Orton Keyes Management Office, 633 Ranger St. 1:30-3 p.m. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, ages 16-24 without a high school diploma or GED and live in Winnebago County. Info: 815-963-6236.

Friday, July 29

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 – 200 Water St. 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.

Drop-in Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 10:30-11 a.m. Info: 815-965-7606.

Cruisin’ on the Rock: Brews Cruise – Rockford Park District, cruises on Forest City Queen departing from Riverview Ice House, 324 N. Madison St. $35/person, 5 p.m. social hour; 6 p.m. boarding time; 7:30 p.m. docking time. Sponsored by Artale Wine Company and Stewart Pizzeria. Must be 21 years or older with valid ID. Reservations: 815-987-1632.

Drawing & Watercolor Fusion – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Ages 15-adult. Two-day course. Cost: $90 (includes ink & paper). Register by July 27. Info: 815-877-0118.

SPAY Illinois Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic – Northwest Community Center, 1325 N. Johnston Ave. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 1- year rabies vaccines, $ 15 (plus cost of county tag), 3-year rabies vaccines $30 (plus cost of county tag), 5-in-1 distemper combo, $15; 6-in-1 distemper combo $20, Bordetella $15, Lyme vaccine $15; heartworm testing $20, mcro-chip $20 includes registration, FVRCP (4-in-1 distemper combo for cats), $15 FeLV vaccine $20, FeLV/FIV testing $25, fecal testing $15, low-cost heartworm prevention. Walk-in, cash or credit accepted, no checks. Open to everyone; no residency or income restrictions apply. Info/Register: 877-475-7729.

Hope for Butterflies – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 10 a.m.-noon. Reading, discussion, catch-and-release event. Ages 5-12 with adults. Free, but call to 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.

Creepy Crawlie Critters – Discovery Center, Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Assemble an insect, copy some camouflage, be a game show contestant. All activities included with Museum admission: $7 adults, $7 children, free to museum members and children age 1 and younger. Info: 815-963-6769.

Police Officers & Texas Roadhouse Team up for Special Olympics Illinois – Texas Roadhouse, 7420 Walton St., Rockford. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Benefit Lunch featuring pulled pork sandwich, fresh-baked bread w/honey cinnamon butter, non-alcoholic beverage. Leave a donation . Info: 815-227-1283.

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.

Second Annual Lemonade Stands for GiGi’s – Fund-raiser for GiGi’s Playhouse to benefit families of people with Down syndrome. Locations: GiGi’s Playhouse, 8801 N. 2nd St., Machesney Park, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Machesney Park Village Hall, 300 Machesney Road, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 4154 Gloucester Road, Roacoe, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 5378 Hawkeye Trail, Machesney Park, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 1937 Valencia Dr., Rockford, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tequila Tasting Event – Antro San Jose, 3780 E. State St., Rockford. 6-9 p.m. Benefit for La Voz Latina. $20 donation includes tasting and appetizers. Live music & DJ. After-party from 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Spectrum of Rockford LGBTQA – Harmony Center, 6625 N. Second St., Loves Park. Set Up for Pride Dog Fashion Show Fundraiser, 6-7:30 p.m. 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.

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.

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: Babe – 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.

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

Saturday, July 30

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.

Saturday Spectacular: Ogres, Goblins and Trolls–Oh My! – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11-11:45 a.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Benefit for Rock House Kids – Aberdeen Park, 1399 Orth Road, Caledonia. 11 a.m. Bean bag tournament, prizes, raffles, games. Sponsored by RVC H.O.P.E. Club. Cost: $20/team of two. Proceeds go to Rock House Kids, an outreach that cares for at-risk children in Rockford’s inner city. Info: 815-299-4200.

Alpha Monthly Potluck – OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Foundation Room, 5666 E. State St. 6 p.m. Men, bring drinks or snacks; ladies, bring a dish to pass. Info: 815-633-9530.

Urban Art Expression: Session 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.

Elkhorn Creek Butterfly Festival – Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve, 3 miles southwest of Forreston, S.E. corner of West Grove and Freeport roads. 1-5 p.m. Tours at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Free “Butterflies and Moths” pocket guides. Info: 815-938-3204.

Second Annual Lemonade Stands for GiGi’s – Fund-raiser for GiGi’s Playhouse to benefit families of people with Down syndrome. Locations: GiGi’s Playhouse, 8801 N. 2nd St., Machesney Park, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. SuperSuds Car Wash, 999 S. Perryville Road, Rockford, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Snyder’s Pharmacy, Route 2, Byron, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. DJ’s Bent & Dent Grocery, 2571 Park Ave., Beloit, Wis., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

River Bassin Tournament Trail – Paddle and Trail hosts Drew Gregory’s paddle-powered fishing tournament, featuring some of the top kayak anglers in the U.S. Entry deadline is Friday, July 29, with a mandatory pre-tournament meeting at 7 p.m. at Rock Bar & Grill, 101 Maple Ave., Beloit, Wis. (608-363-7625). Check-in time is 4:30 p.m. at Paddle & Trail, 110 W. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. (608-362-6521). Registration: $40-$60/ person. Info: www.riverbassintrail.com.

NASCAR Weekly Racing Series – Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Drivers from eight states and Canada will compete in the All-Star 100, a race featuring many current and former NASCAR drivers. Also: NASCAR Late Models and RoadRunners, as well as the Pretzel Race, Illinois Camaro Club and Kids’ Mini Grand Prix. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m., qualifying begins at 6 p.m. with the first race at 7:07 p.m. Adult tickets: $20, students (ages 12-17) $10, kids [ages 6-11] $5, children age 5 and younger, free. Info: 815-633-1500 or www.rockfordspeedway.com.

Rockin’ 4 Rockton Music & Art Festival – Settler’s Park, East Hawick St., Rockton. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fund-raiser for the Rockton Athletic Fields. Many local artisans & crafters on grounds. Bands feature ’60s classics, ’80s, country, folk, Christian and punk rock. Family event; no alcohol. Tickets: $5/advance, $6/gate, available at Kelley Williamson locations in Roscoe, Rockton and Machesney Park, and online at ticketleap.com.

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

Roller Derby: Rockford Rage vs. Black ‘N’ Bluegrass Roller Girls – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 6 p.m. Adults $12, kids (age 5-13) $5, younger than 5, free. Info: 815-885-1135.

Eighth Annual Pecatonica River Clean-Up – Meet at Rock Hollow Conservation Club, 1931 Route 75 E, Freeport. 5-11 p.m. Cookout to follow, with fund-raising banquet, silent auction, raffles and live music. Sponsored by United Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation & Rock Hollow Conservation Club. Info: 815-599-5690 or www.usyf.org.

Pride Dog Fashion Show Fund-raiser – Spectrum of Rockford LGBTQA, Harmony Center parking lot, 6625 N. Second St., Loves Park. 2-5 p.m. Dress your dog for gay pride. $20 to enter dog in fashion show, $10 for dog not participating. $10/person or $5/children 5 and younger. First-, second-, third-place winners. Register by July 29. Info: 815-639-0312.

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.

Tour the Heritage Gardens at Midway Village Museum – 6799 Guilford Road. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities led by Ill. Extension Master Gardeners, Midway Village Museum educators and other area garden and prairie experts. Programs: Why Plant Natives?; A History of Food Preservation; Herb Lore and Legend; Attracting Birds to Your Garden, plus more. Cost: $8/adults, $5/children; museum members free. Info: 815-397-9112.

USAPA Pickleball Tournament – Sinnissippi Park, 1401 N. Second St. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Similar to tennis, hosted by Rockford Park District. Round robin format. Free. Catering by Backyard Grill & Bar; spectators may purchase lunch for $12. Info: 815-621-9381.

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.

Yoga Nidra Workshops – Woman-space, Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 10-11:15 a.m. Cost: $15/session with Kathryn Newton, who shares her yoga nidra (yoga sleep) research and lead you in deep relaxation. Info: 815-877-0118.

Sunday, July 31

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

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.

Eighth Annual Pecatonica River Clean-Up – Meet at Rock Hollow Conservation Club, 1931 Route 75 E. Freeport. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Volunteer appreciation picnic to follow. Sponsored by United Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation & Rock Hollow Conservation Club. Info: 815-599-5690 or www.usyf.org.

Second Annual Charity Challenge Homerun Derby – Little Cubs Field, 1160 W. Empire St., Freeport. 8 a.m.-7p.m. Participants include Chicago Cubs pitcher Steve “Rainbow” Trout and Cubs office staff. A signed Aramis Ramirez jersey will be part of a silent auction. Various teams will participate and gather pledges on each home run hit. Food & drinks. Admission free. Info: 815-25-5318.

Corn Boil – Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 4055 N. Rockton Ave. 3-6:30 p.m. Sweet corn, hot dog, dessert & beverage. Tickets: $6/advance, $7/day of event, $2/children younger than 7. Rain or shine, tent seating. Info: 815-654-3800.

Adoption Information Meeting – United Church of Byron, 701 W. Second St., Byron. 2-4 p.m. Presented by Children’s Home + Aid Society of Illinois. Information on both domestic infant agency adoption and international adoptions. Wallk-ins welcome. For reservations, call 815-962-1043 or 888-248-4335.

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.

Monday, Aug. 1

Rock Valley College Internship Reports – Freedom Field Renewable Energy, 3333 Kishwaukee St. 6-7:30 p.m. Interns will report on: Energy Efficiency & Energy Audits; Smart Grid; Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Systems with Battery Storage; Energy Efficiency and Comprehensive Energy Solutions; Green Roof Studies & Investigation; Solar Hot Water Heating. To register: 815-921-3101.

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.

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.

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.

Tuesday, Aug. 2

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

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

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.

National Night Out – Oxford Park, corner of Oxford Street & Fulton Avenue. Neighborhood celebration for crime prevention with Rockford Police and Fire departments, Rockford Park District. Activities include K-9 demonstration, Bomb Squad robot demonstration, moon walk, Survive Alive House, raffles & live music. Food & refreshments available.

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 11th St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Grief Support Group – Anderson Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Hosted by Hospice Care of America and Anderson Gardens. Free. Limited to first 20 registrants. Info: 815-316-2700.

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.

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. Southern Illinois Miners – Road Ranger Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. Noon. $5-$15. Info: 815-885-2255.

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