Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 3-9, 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.

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 and older/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 “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.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 Winnebago County Animal Services Public Awareness Sessions – Volunteer Auxiliary at 4517 N. Main St. All sessions: 6 – 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24: Ask the Veterinarian. 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.

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.

Reservations for “Sip and Sail” – “Cruisin’ on the Rock Event” to be held Sept. 12. $35/person, age 21 and older. Info: 815-987-1632 or lisaalexander@rockfordparkdistrict.org.

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 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Early bird drawing deadline is Aug. 5 for Sept. 24 event; win a $100 gas card and walk hoodie. Register at: alz.org/illinoiscentral.

Tickets for John Mellencamp – Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. On sale online only Friday, Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. On sale for walk-up and phone sales, Aug. 5 at noon. Tickets available at box office, online at coronadopac.org, or charge by phone at 815-968-0595.

Wednesday, Aug. 3

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.

Comedy Night w/Bob Jay & Mike Lebovitz – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Info: 815-877-8007.

“Grand Slam for Good Health” Back to School Health & Safety Fair – Winnebago County Health Department, 555 N. Court St. 3-7 p.m. Physicals for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th, 9th, and students new to district. Immunizations for grades Pre-K-12th. Dental exams for Kindergarten, second & sixth. School and sport physicals, $25, immunizations $16, school dental exams free. To make appointment: 815-720-4150, 815-972-7200, or 815-720-4213.

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.

Conversational English – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Meet Room C, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606.

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. Learn about Medicare eligibility, enrollment, benefits, options, Part D. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

CHIP Healthy Beginnings Session – St. Paul Lutheran Church, 600 N. Horsman St. 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: 815-963-5435.

Lunch & Learn: Stay Young to 100 – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Noon-1 p.m. Author Charlotte Hackin, in her 90’s, will speak about her book and give an inspirational message. Cost: $10. Info: 815-877-0118.

Self-Defense for Women and Girls – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Ages 9 and older. With Jimmy Getter. Cost: $60. Learn skills to defend yourself. Info: 815-877-0118.

Graveside Memorial Service for Kevin D. Rice Sr. – Greenwood Cemetery, N. Main & Auburn. 5:15 p.m. Family observance; community is invited.

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: Flower to Fruit – 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: Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore – 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: Ken Schultz, “The Flying Fool” – Sinnissippi Park Music Shell, 1401 N. Second St. Schultz uses a symphony of juggling, physical comedy, humor and improvisation. 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.

NASCAR Weekly Racing Series – Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Two Wheel Wednesday. See Ryan Suchanek, who has performed motorcycle stunts worldwide. Featuring RoadRunner Super Summer Series, Spectacular Drags, Bandits, Winged Women on Wheels and Figure 8s. Spectator gates open 5:30 p.m., qualifying 6:25 , 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.

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

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

Young Adult Board Meeting – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-7 p.m. Ages 13-19. To apply, stop at Youth Services Department or call Kathi Kresol at 815-965-7606, ext. 682 or e-mail her at kkresol@rockfordpubliclibrary.org.

Thursday, Aug. 4

Cash Dash – Freeport City Hall, 230 W. Stephenson St. 1:30 p.m. With State Treasurer Dan Rutherford, Rep. Jim Sacia & Sen. Tim Bivins. Cash Dash marketers on site from 1-3 p.m. to help residents find out if they have unclaimed property from the state.

Cash Dash – Rockford City Hall, 425 E. State St. 3 p.m. With State Treasurer Dan Rutherford, Sen. Dave Syverson & Rep. Dave Winters. Cash Dash marketers on site from 2:30-4:30 p.m. to help residents find out if they have unclaimed property from the state.

Happiness Club presents Jeanne Greenfield – North Suburban Library, 6340 N. Second St., Loves Park. 6:30-8 p.m. Uplifting program by author of What I Learned From Having Cancer. Public is invited. Free. Info: 815-871-7864.

Yoga for Women – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Road. 9:30-10:45 a.m. Learn basic Hatha Yoga. Cost: $40/four classes or $12/class. Info: 815-877-0118,

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.

Bad Pants Open, 9 Hole Golf Scramble– Timber Pointe Golf Course, 5750 Woodstock Road, Poplar Grove. 2 p.m. registration, 3 p.m. shotgun start, with dinner by Famous Dave’s, silent auction and band. Benefit for RAMP. Team prizes for the best bad pants. Sponsorship levels available. Info: 815-968-7467 or amorris@rampcil.org.

Dinner on the Dock – Prairie Street Brewhouse, 200 Prairie St. Enjoy the river with food from Backyard Grill, full bar and live music. 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.

Natural Resources Educator’s Workshop – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Presented by Winnebago County Soil & Water Conservation District in partnership with U of I Extension Winnebago County. Cost: $30, includes instruction, materials and 5.5 CPDU credits. Info: 815-965-2392, ext. 3.

Conversational Spanish – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th 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.

Summer Used Book Sale – VOICES Book Nook, Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1265 W. Galena Ave. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Proceeds to support VOICES Domestic Violence Program. Info: 815-821-2665.

Dinah International Ministries Conference: “Chosen Not Forgotten” – Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. 7-9 p.m. Speaker, Pastor Zachery Tims, and psalmist Bishop Neal Roberson. Free. Info: 815-489-1664.

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 under 2. Literacy-building program. 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.

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 and 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. 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. Southern Illinois Miners – 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/person/ RSVP: 815-639-0312.

Friday, Aug. 5

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 Emily Hurd. Info: 964-4388 or rockfordcitymarket.com.

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

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. Info: (815) 234-8535, ext. 200.

Book Release Party: Love Is Meat – Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. 7 p.m. Readings by the author and other local authors/poets. Free.

Discovery After Dark – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. 7-11 p.m. For adults without children. See exhibits, take part in demonstrations. Food & cash bar. General admission $7 or free to Discovery Center Museum members. Info/reservations: 815-972-2839.

Urban Bazaar – Millennium Center for the Arts, 220 S. Madison St. 4-9 p.m. More than 20 vendors, artists, small businesses will showcase their products. Music provided by Three Good Men. Food by JK Marleys Big Papas Barbecue. Cost to participate is $40, includes 8-foot, black-skirted table for display and two folding chairs. Free admission to the public. Info/Register: 815-316-9090 or rockfordmc7@gmail.com.

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

Dinah International Ministries Conference: “Chosen Not Forgotten” – Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. 7-9 p.m. Speaker, Pastor Paula White, psalmist Todd Dulaney, and music by Michelle Williams, Purpose Mime Ministries & FWA’s Dinah Garments of Praise Dancers. Free. Info: 815-489-1664.

Pizza Pizza – Discovery Center, Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pizza puzzles and crazy crafts. All activities included with Museum admission: $7 adults, $7 children, free to Museum members and children age 1 and younger. Info: 815-963-6769.

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.

Blues, Beer and Brats Event – Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave. 5:30-9 p.m. Featuring Barstool Bob Blues Band, “Art of the Car” exhibit with classic & specialty cars. Food & beverages. Tickets: $15/FAM members, $18 non-members, $5/children 6-12. Children 5 and younger get in free. $20 at the door. Info: 815-235-9755.

Nature Guys – Welty Envireonmental Center at Beckman Mill County 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. Register by Aug. 3. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

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. 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.

LGBT Movie Night – Spectrum of Rockford, 6625 N. Second St. 7:30-10 p.m. $10/person. Ages 16 and up. RSVP: 815-639-0312.

Summer Used Book Sale – VOICES Book Nook, Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1265 W. Galena Ave. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Proceeds to support VOICES Domestic Violence Program. Info: 815-821-2665.

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: Firehouse Dog – 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.

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

Saturday, Aug. 6

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: Feet are Neat – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11-11:45 a.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Beaded Jewelry Making – Woman-space, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 10 a.m.-noon. Age 14-adult. Cost: $30 (includes supplies for one necklace and a pair of earrings). Info: 815-877-0118.

McDonald’s Grand Opening Celebration – 4403 Harrison Ave., Rockford. 8-10 a.m. Out Of My Tree Rick’s Chainsaw Art. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Magician Zack Percell. 5-7 p.m. Free face painting.

Corn Boil – Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2821 N. Bell School Road. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sweet corn, brats or hot dog, chips, beverage, dessert. Entertainment includes a dunk tank, cake walk, car show, caricatures, and games with prizes for children. $6/adults, $4/children ages 4-10. Children age 3 and younger eat for free. Info: 815-282-1500.

29th Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament – Kelly Meyers Park, Roscoe. 8 a.m. Benefits Epilesy Foundation of North/Central Illinois. Limited to 340 teams. Registration fee: $225/team. Admission free. Register/Info: 815-964-2689 or www.epilepsyheartland.org.

Kevin D. Rice Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund-raiser – Road Ranger Station, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 6:05 p.m. Tickets/Info: 815-921-7821 or riceelm@gmail.com.

Fund-raiser for The Black Oak Club – Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. 6:30 p.m. Food, raffle; artists from the community will speak about having a venue to support local culture.Tickets: $50/$100. Info: www.blackoakclub.com.

SwedishAmerican State Street Mile – Downtown Rockford. First heat begins at 5:15 p.m. Register at www.swedishamerican.org or www.rockfordroadrunners.com. Info: 815-963-2171.

Summer Used Book Sale – VOICES Book Nook, Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1265 W. Galena Ave. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds to support VOICES Domestic Violence Program. Info: 815-821-2665.

NASCAR Weekly Racing Series/World Famous Figure 8 Trailer Race – Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Late Models, Sportsmen, American Short Trackers, RoadRunners plus Escape from I-90 Race. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m., qualifying begins at 6 p.m. with the first race at 7:07 p.m. Reserved main grandstand adult tickets: $18-$24 w/reserved children tickets (ages 11 and younger) $9-$12. Reserved bleacher tickets: $15/adults. $5/children. 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.

P.A. Peterson Craft & Vendor Fair, Corn Boil & Classic Car Show – P.A. Peterson Center for Health, 1311 Parkview Ave. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 70th Anniversary celebration. Info: 815-399-8832, ext. 4736.

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.

Haunted Rockford Tour – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Classroom C, 215 N. Wyman St. 7-10 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Visit some local legendary sites with Mark Dorsett. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Dinah International Ministries Conference: “Chosen Not Forgotten” – Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. 7-9 p.m. Speakers Pastor Drina Lewis and Diane Jones; prophetess Deniece Senter; and music by Purpose Mime Ministries & FWA’s Dinah’s Garments of Praise Dancers. Free. Info: 815-489-1664.

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.

Zumba – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 4-5 p.m. All ages. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Sunday, Aug. 7

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

“Be Aware” Self-Defense Class – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health, 5510 E. State St. 1-3 p.m. For men and women. Cost: $35. Registration/Info: 815-395-4591.

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.

“Woofstock” Outdoor Music Festival Benefit for PAWS – SM&SF Park, 7625 S. Kishwaukee. Noon-7 p.m. Enjoy a day of peace, love, music & celebration. Featuring Prime Time Live Band, Hope Despite, Lizzi Neal, Whalebone, The Sensations. $5 advance tickets at: www.PAWSHS. org and at some local outlets. $7 at the gate. Info: www.PAWSHS.org or 815-299-7297.

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

Monday, Aug. 8

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.

Acrylic Painting: The Flexible Medium – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Road. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Age 14-adult. Cost: $60. Bring paint & brushes, two 24-inch by 30-inch canvases, palette, drop cloth & water jar. Info: 815-877-0118.

Openfields Dinner – Social Urban Bar & Restaurant, 509 E. State St. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30. Featuring local foods. Cost: $55/person, vegetarian option available. Third in a series of Openfields events. Limited space. Register with U of I Extension at 815-986-4357 or www.extension.illinois.edu/isu.

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. 9

Boone County Fair – Boone County Fairgrounds. Queen Pageant, 7:30 p.m. free. Daily admission: $5; children 10 and younger, free. Season tickets: $15 advance, $17 at gate. Info: www.boonecountyfair.com.

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.

Girl Scout Alumnae Reception – Rockford Art Museum, 711 N. Main St. 5:30-7 p.m. Hosted by Girl Scouts of Northern Illinios Alumnae Association. Cost: $10/person. Registration at: http://girlscoutsni.org/alumnae.html.

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.

Insight Meditation: The Image – Womanspace, Library, 3333 Maria Linden Road. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 15 and up. Steady your mind by grounding your attention to the present moment for openness and clarity. Wear comfortable clothes.

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.

Wheels on the Bus – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave.4-5 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Kids Club – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave.4-5 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

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

Please have your free listing in to The Rock River Times the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication. Call (815) 964-9767 to report any inaccuracies in these calendars.

From the Aug. 3-9, 2011, issue

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