Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 17-23, 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+/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 “Canoe the Rock” – Byron Forest Preserve District, Heritage Farm Museum, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Aug. 20, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $20/canoe. Register by Aug. 19. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Trip to Kenosha – Byron Forest Preserve District, Jarrett Center, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Aug. 27, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Cost: $15/person. Register by Aug. 19. Info: 815-234-8535, 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. Aug. 24: Ask the Veterinarian. Call to register: 815-319-4106.

Registration for Summer Star Clouds – Byron Forest Preserve District, Weiskopf Observatory, 7993 N. River Road. Dates: Aug. 26 and/or 31. 9-11 p.m. Call 815-234-8535 to register by Aug. 25 and/or 30. Free. For all ages.

Registration for Veterans Memorial Hall Program on “The American Civil War” – Second of three sessions, Wed., Aug. 24 . $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.

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.

Tickets for John Mellencamp – Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Tickets available at box office, online at coronadopac.org, or charge by phone at 815-968-0595.

Registration for Welcome Reception for Beverly Broyles, new executive director of Mendelssohn PAC. Date: Aug. 26. RSVP: 815-964-9713 or laura@mendelssohnpac.org.

Registration: Training for Parents of Students Receiving Special Education Services – Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center. Date: Sept. 8. Info/Register: 866-436-7842, ext. 107 or fmptic.org. Registration after Sept. 1 must be by phone.

Wednesday, Aug. 17

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.

Holistic Moms’ Network Monthly Meeting: “Probiotics Separating Health from Height” – JustGoods, 201 Seventh St. 7-9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-601-8363.

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.

Back to School Fun – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 5-6 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Digital Photo Editing – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Bring at least five digital photos on a USB drive; must be proficient with the Internet. Info: 815-965-7606.

U of I Extension Class: Weed Control in the Home Vegetable Garden – University of Illinois Extension, 1040 N. Second St., Rockford. 6-8 p.m. Fee $5. Info: 815-986-4357 or http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw/.

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.

Mini-Concert by Brenda Copeland – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. Noon-1:30 p.m. $13.50 includes lunch. Former Miss America preliminary winner and recording artist tells how you can be a princess without having to wear a crown. Door prizes; child care by reservation. Reservations: 815-222-3015 or rewereservations@aol.com.

Tour of Air One helicopters at RFD – Chicago Rockford International Airport. Sponsored by Friends of Camp Grant; meet at Command Post Restaurant, 1004 Samuelson Road, 7 p.m. and leave for airport. Officer Rob Humphries of Law Enforcement Aviation Coalition will conduct the tour. Free. Info: 815-395-0679.

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: 815-395-4505.

“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.

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

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

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

Thursday, Aug. 18

“We Are Rockford” Photo Op – Garrett’s Café, 1631 N. Bell School Road. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Presented by ARTRA as part of an IGNITE After 5 event. Purpose: to attract young professionals to the Rockford region. Free. Info: 815-969-4259.

MELD’s Fifth Annual Golf Play Day “Green and Bear It” – Prairie View Golf Club, Byron, Ill. Start at 12:30 p.m. Registration includes green fees, cart fees, contest and door prizes, 50/50 Raffle, auction of sports packages, gift baskets. Cost: $85/one golfer, $160/twosome, $300/foursome if registered by Aug. 10. Afterward, $85/person. Info: 815-633-6353, ext. 10.

Katie’s Choice Book Club Discussion: The Forgotten Garden – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 10 a.m. Free. Info: 815-962-4279.

Celebrity Roast Fund-raiser – Community Building, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. Doors open at 6 p.m., roast at 7 p.m. Food and cash bar. Subject: Michael Houselog, superintendent of Belvidere District 100 Schools. Tickets $30 in advance. Benefit for Boone County CASA. Info: 815-547-6599.

Community Input Committee Meeting for School District 205 – Administration Building, 201 S. Madison St., Room 207. 4:30 p.m. Transportation Director Gregg Wilson will discuss the transition to geographic zones and how the change impacts families with children in elementary schools. Also, revamped day care transportation plan. Parents can ask questions and share concerns.

CROP Hunger Walk Information Meeting – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St., second floor. 6 p.m. Program with Julia Jones, associate director, Church World Service. Learn how the Hunger Walk helps people in Haiti and around the world. Pick up sponsor sheets and materials for next Hunger Walk. Free and open to the public. Info: 815-540-3703 or davidj6226@aol.com.

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.

Microsoft Word 2010 No. 2 – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: Proficient familiarity with Introduction to Computers and Internet or equivalents. Must have taken Microsoft Word 1. Info: 815-965-7606.

QuickBooks 2 – Rockford Public 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.

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

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.

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.

Underground Ecology or: How I Learned to Love Dirt – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 7-9 p.m. Presented by Peyton Smith, Ph.D., student in Dept. of Soil Science at Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison. Learn the importance of composition of the microbial community and soil changes in the ecosystem. Free. Info: 815-282-5482.

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.

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, oard games, surf the Interanet. Info: 815-965-7606.

Wheels on the Bus – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 6:30-7:15 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-96507606.

End of Summer Ice Cream Social – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. Noon-12:45 p.m. All ages. 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.

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.

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

Friday, Aug. 19

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 Clayton Heinrich. Featuring University of Illinois Extension Office – “Insects: Friend or Foe?” Info: 964-4388 or rockfordcitymarket.com.

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

Junior League of Rockford Wine & Beer Tasting Fund-raiser – Artale Wine Company, 6876 Spring Creek Road. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $15 admission at the door. All JLR supporters MUST use the Artale entrance in order for your proceeds to benefit JLR. Info: 815-399-4518 or jlrockford@jlrockford.org.

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

East High School Class of 1961 50th Reunion – Lombardi Club , Giovanni’s Restaurant and Anderson Gardens. Info: Ruth (Mahnke) Steffen, 815-282-6588 or RCS0119@aol.com.

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

Friday Fishing Fun – Welty Environmental Center, Beckman Mill County Park, 11600 S. County Road H, off Highway 81, Beloit, Wis. 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.

Kiwanis Peanut Days – Roscoe, Ill., at intersection of Main and Bridge streets. 7-9 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. Seeking donations from drivers and passers-by.

2011 National Horse Days – Boone County Fairgrounds, 8791 Route 76, Belvidere. 6 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Vendors, instruction on horse trailer operation, towing safety, colt starting, jumping, dressage and reining . Dog show, agility demonstration, obedience classes. Admission: $7/day; equine breed association members get $2 discount. Kids younger than 12 and adults older than 65, free. Grandstand events extra. Info: 815-703-2870 or www.horsedays.net.

Rock Run Soccer Club’s Fourth Annual Golf Play Day Fund-raiser – Aldeen Golf Club, 1902 Reid Farm Road. Starts at noon. Cost: $125/golfer, includes golf, cart, lunch and dinner Business sponsorships available. Helps fund the club’s college scholarship and financial aid funds. Info: 815-222-6128.

Black Family Reunion Reception – Zeke Giorgi Center, 220 S. Wyman St. 6 p.m. Featuring former TV journalist Merri Dee. Tickets: $20. Info: 815-601-6904.

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.

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

Open Computer Lab – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Bring your own laptop or use one at the library. Info: 815-965-7606.

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 until 8 p.m. Info: 815-965-8146.

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

Saturday, Aug. 20

“Canoe the Rock” – Byron Forest Preserve District, Heritage Farm Museum, 7993 N. River Road. 1-4 p.m. Cost: $20/canoe Register by Aug. 19. Info: 815-234-3535, ext. 200.

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.

East High School Class of 1961 50th Reunion – Lombardi Club , Giovanni’s Restaurant and Anderson Gardens. Info: Ruth (Mahnke) Steffen, 815-282-6588 or RCS0119@aol.com.

Black Family Reunion Celebration – Levings Lake Park, 1602 S. Johnston Ave. All day; parade at 3 p.m. Family festival with state, county and city departments and other agencies. Tents for children, teens and senior citizens. Entertainment by Play Ray. Food, games, activities. Free. Hosted by National Council of Negro Women, Inc.

2011 National Horse Days – Boone County Fairgrounds, 8791 Route 76, Belvidere. 6 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Vendors, instruction on horse trailer operation, towing safety, colt starting, jumping, dressage and reining . Dog show, agility demonstration, obedience classes. Admission: $7/day; equine breed association members get $2 discount. Kids under 12 and adults older than 65, free. Grandstand events extra. Info: 815-703-2870 or www.horsedays.net.

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

Sacred Path Mandala – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 9 and up. Cost: $60; register by Aug. 18. Bring an item of personal significance to place on the altar, and a vegetarian dish to share. Info: 815-877-0118.

Windsor Wine Tasting Night – Artale Wine, 6876 Spring Creek Road. 7:30 p.m. Wines from Artale’s, hors d’oeuvres from Joseph’s. $15/person, of which $10 goes to benefit Rock River Valley Food Pantry. $2 wristbands available for “Race for Hunger” event, $2 off admission at Rockford Speedway. Info: 815-877-4450.

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

NASCAR Weekly Racing Series – Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Kids’ Night with Bike Races feat. Late Models, American Short Trackers, RoadRunners, Illini Midgets and Driver Bike Races. Spectator gates open 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 11 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.

Kiwanis Peanut Days – Roscoe, Ill., at intersection of Main and Bridge streets. 8-10 a.m. Seeking donations from drivers and passers-by.

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.

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

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.

Sunday, Aug. 21

Picnic: Old Town Hall Museum – Davis Junction Scott Township Historical Society Old Town Hall Museum, 202 W. Pacific Ave., one block south of Rt. 72, corner of Pacific and Elm. Davis Junction. Noon-4 p.m. Bring a dish to pass. Music & chicken supplied.

Bill Engberg Orchestra – Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. Free dance. Doors open at 1 p.m.; band will play from 2-5 p.m. Angie Fellows will sing; Mark Rose will lead the band in its final performance. Info: 815-227-1304.

East High School Class of 1961 50th Reunion – Lombardi Club , Giovanni’s Restaurant and Anderson Gardens. Info: Ruth (Mahnke) Steffen, 815-282-6588 or RCS0119@aol.com.

Adoption Information Meeting – St. Anthony’s Medical Center, 5666 E. State St. 1-3 p.m. Presented by Children’s Home + Aid Society. Info on both domestic and international adoptions. Reserve at 815-962-1043 or 888-248-4335. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Black Family Reunion Celebration – Levings Lake Park, 1602 S. Johnston Ave. All day. Family festival with state, county and city departments and other agencies. Tents for children, teens and senior citizens. Entertainment by Play Ray. Food, games, activities. Free. Hosted by National Council of Negro Women, Inc.

30th Annual Polish Fest – St. Stanislaus Church, 201 Buckbee St., Rockford. 10:15 a.m.-dusk. Live entertainment by the Julida Boys, Lombard Band, and the Polonia-Polish Folk Song and Dance Ensemble, who will perform at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Polish sausage and sauerkraut dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Games for children and adults. Info: 815-965-3913.

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.

Pine Tree Pistol Club – 5454 11th St., Rockford. 1-5 p.m. open to the public for general target shooting on second and fourth Sundays of the month. Classes in firearms safety and most events open to the public. Info: www.pinetreepistolclub.com.

Supper and Film: Brokeback Mountain – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6-9 p.m. Cost: $10. Register by Aug. 18. Film (R-rated) explores the lives of two young men, ranch hand and rodeo cowboy, who forge a lifelong connection. Info: 815-877-0118.

Cakes for the Queen of Heaven: “The Apostle Mary”– Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 7-9 p.m. Cost: $40/four sessions or $15/session. Ages 13-adult. Female imagery, symbols and stories of women in ancient Judaism and early Christianity, exploring matriarchal culture. Info: 815-877-0118.

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

Ethnic Quilts – Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St. 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 RiverHawks vs. Washington Wild Things – Road Ranger Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 4 p.m. $5-$15. Info: 815-885-2255.

Monday, Aug. 22

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

Open Computer Lab – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Bring your own laptop or use one at the library. Info: 815-965-7606.

Intermediate Digital Scrapbooking – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Learn how to create layouts in MS Word and PowerPoint. Not a beginner class. Info: 815-965-7606.

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. 23

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.

Fourth Tuesday Book Discussion – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Classroom C, 215 N. Wyman St. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Book: The Wave: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks and Giants of the Ocean by Susan Casey. Nonfiction. Info: 815-965-7606.

Back to School Fun – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Children’s Area, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-7:15 p.m. All ages. 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.

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.

How Will We Pay for College? – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 15 and older. Info about college costs, scholarships, financial aid applications, loans. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

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.

Fijan (barefoot) Massage Demo – Namaste Studios, 223 E. State St., upper. 7:30-8:30 p.m. every Tues. thru September. Tami Yogard will teach grounding techniques, and Christyn Rittenhouse will demonstrate Fijan Massage. Class is free, but registration is required. Info: 815-289-7110.

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.

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

From the Aug. 17-23, 2011, issue