Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 24-30, 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.

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.

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. 24

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.

Winnebago County Animal Services Public Awareness Sessions – Volunteer Auxiliary at 4517 N. Main St. All sessions: 6-7:30 p.m. Ask the Veterinarian. Call to register: 815-319-4106.

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.

Lunch and Lecture Series: “The American Civil War” – Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Second of three sessions; Terry Dyer will discuss citizen volunteers, groups they belonged to, and Camp Fuller. $10 per session includes lunch. RSVP: 815-969-1999.

Microsoft Word 2010 No. 3 – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: Must have taken MS Word 1 & 2 or their equivalent. Info: 815-965-7606.

Openfields Local Foods Dinner – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8502 Montague Road. Appetizers, 6 p.m., dinner 6:30. Cost: $45/person. Sponsor: Univ. of Illinois Extension. Hosted by Toni’s of Winnebago. Info: 815-986-4357 or http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw/.

Field Day – Harrison Market Gardens, 9024 Harrison Road, Winnebago. 3-5 p.m. A subscription U-Pick CSA that grows produce for subscribers to receive weekly or biweekly during the growing season. Cost: $10/person. Info: 815-986-4357 or http://web.extension.illinois.edu.jsw.

Families First Exposition – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Display of community resources for parents. Free. Info: 815-885-4862.

Facebook – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Must be proficient at using a computer and the Internet. 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

“Woman to Woman” Breast Cancer Support Group – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Cancer Care, 5666 E. State St. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info: 815-227-2624.

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

Rockford Mass Transit District Board of Trustees Meeting – RMTD Conference Room, 520 Mulberry St. 7:45 a.m. Info: 815-961-2222.

Thursday, Aug. 25

Career Fair – Hoffman House, 7550 E. State St. Noon- 3 p.m. Hosted by Rasmussen College. Open to public; speak to local employers. Rasmussen will offer webinars and workshops to help job seekers.

Wine Dinner Benefit for Womanspace – Wind Ridge Herb Farm, 466 Quail Trap Road, Caledonia. 6-9 p.m. With Chef Tim of Forest City Pub. Lessons on cooking with herbs, instructions on marinating and more. Vegetarian courses available. $100/person. $45 of which is donation. Info: 815-877-0118.

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 3 – Rockford Public Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Water Planet Summer Day Camp – Welty Environmental Center at Beckman Mill County Park, 11600 County Road H, off Highway 81, Beloit. Thru Aug. 19. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. Ages 6-12 years. Cost: $60/Welty member, $75/non-member. Optional family campout, $10/Welty family, $15/non-member family. Info: 608-361-1377.

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.

Insect & Disease Prevention in the Home Vegetable Garden – University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago Co., 1040 N. Second St., Rockford. 6-8 p.m. Cost: $5/person. Info: 815-986-4357 or http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw/.

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.

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.

Friday, Aug. 26

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 Mike Lynch. Featuring Natural Land Institute. Info: 815-964-4388 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.

Kiwanis Peanut Days – Intersection of Main Street and Blackhawk Boulevard, Rockton. 7-9 a.m. and 3-5 p.m.

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.

Leaf River Summer Nights – River Valley Complex, 605 S. Main St., Leaf River. Free-will donations for “Raise the Roof” project. Info: 815-973-1064.

Diabetes Support Group – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, St. Francis Room, 5666 E. State St. 6:30 p.m. open discussion. Free. Info: 815-395-5159.

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

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

Water Planet Summer Day Camp – Welty Environmental Center at Beckman Mill County Park, 11600 County Road H, off Highway 81, Beloit. Thru Aug. 19. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. Friday Family Night at 6 p.m. Ages 6-12 years. Cost: $60/Welty member, $75/non-member. Optional family campout, $10/Welty family, $15/non-member family. Info: 608-361-1377.

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

Saturday, Aug. 27

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.

Genoa-Kingston Firefighters “Fill the Boot” for MDA – Intersection of Routes 23 and 72, Genoa. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fund-raiser for Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Rockton Fire Protection District Firefighters “Fill the Boot” for MDA – Intersection of Main & Blackhawk streets. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fund-raiser for Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Alpha Monthly Potluck – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Foundation Room, 5666 E. State St. 6 p.m. Social group for widowed persons. Info: 815-633-9530.

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

Quilt Appraisals – Macktown Living History Education Center, Macktown Forest Preserve, 2221 Freeport Road, Rockton. Discussion of antique-type quilts in “Bed Turning” 9-10 a.m. Appraisals by a Certified Quilt Appraiser, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Written appraisals, $35. Info: 815-624-4200.

Basic Computer Skills Training – YWCA of Rockford, 4990 E. State St. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $20. Registration is required. Info: 815-316-6122 or danita.lewis@ywca-rockford.org.

Lockwood Park Birthday Celebration – Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Road. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pony rides, face painting, water balloon toss, crafts & games. Free admission; fees for some activities. Info: 815-987-8809 or 888-871-6171 [TTY] or www.rockfordparkdistrict.org.

Trip to Kenosha – Byron Forest Preserve District, Jarrett Center, 7993 N. River Road. , 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Cost: $15/person. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Lampwork Demonstration – Tink’s Nook, 2007 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 1-3 p.m. Preview to classes in an ancient glass beadwork art form. Info: 815-332-1890.

Lights for Learning – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 3-4:30 p.m. All ages. Learn how energy works. Info: 815-965-7606.

Yoga Nidra Workshops – Womanspace, Anjali Pavilion, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 10-11:15 a.m. Cost: $15/session. Dress comfortably and bring a sticky mat. Info: 815-877-0118.

NASCAR Weekly Racing Series – Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Windsor Auto Sales presents Gilley’s Cool 5. Series–Round IV. Spectator gates open 5 p.m., qualifying begins at 6 p.m. with the first race at 7:07 p.m. Adult tickets: $8, students (ages 12-17) $10, kids [ages 6-11] $5, children age 5 and younger, free. Info: 815-633-1500 or www.rockfordspeedway.com.

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

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.

Sunday, Aug. 28

Beloit Regional Hospice Breakfast – Skip’s Friendly Village, 5321 Jefferson St., Afton. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $8 for steak, eggs, potatoes, toast or $4 without steak. Includes music and chance to buy raffle tickets. Info: Skip’s at 608-362-9732 or BRH at 608-363-7421.

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. 1-4 p.m.

Welcome Reception for Beverly Broyles – Emerson House, 420 N. Main St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. For new executive director of Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center. Info: 815-964-9713.

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 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Classes in firearms safety and most events open to the public. Info: www.pinetreepistolclub.com.

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. 29

Fund-raiser for Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois – Dunkin’ Donuts, 1840 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore. 6 a.m.-2 p.m. In partnership with Sycamore and DeKalb Police departments. Info: 815-985-9721.

Info on University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago Co. Master Naturalist Program – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 6 p.m. Hosted by Jackie de Batista; participants commit to 40 hours of naturalist training and 30 hours of volunteer service. Info/Register: 815-986-4357 or http://winnebago.extension.uiuc.edu.

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.

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. 30

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

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.

Goodwill Industries Job Fair – Huntley REC Center, 12015 Mill St., Huntley, Ill. Applicants must be at least 16 years old, available to work weekends and nights. Info: 815-965-3795 or www.goodwillni.org.

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.

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. Traverse City Beach Bums – 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 with updates.

From the Aug. 24-30, 2011, issue

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