Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 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.

Merchant Family Civil War Display – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Local History Room, 215 N. Wyman St. Winnebago County family who sent 10 sons to the military during the Civil War. Thru September.

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. 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.

Appointments for Barbara Olson City of Hope Blood Drive – 3206 N. Central Ave. Date: Sept. 7,10 a.m.-2 p.m. Reserve at: 815-964-9275.

Barbara Olson City of Hope Fund-raiser – Casey’s Pub. Date: Sept. 11, 2-5 p.m. Tickets: $7 adult, $5 kids 12 and younger. Get tickets at 3206 N. Central Ave. Info: 815-964-9275, ext. 265.

Registration: Holy Family Parish’s Divorce Healing Program – 12-week DVD series offers help from a Catholic perspective. Series begins Sept. 12. Info: 815-398-4280.

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.

Registration: Rock River Sweep – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at the Heritage Farm Museum. All ages. Free. Register by Sept. 9 at 815-234-8535.

Registration: Boy Scout Badge: Soil & Water Conservation – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Sept.13,6-9 p.m. Meet at Jarrett Center. $7/person, ages 10 and up. Register by Sept. 12 at 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Wednesday, Aug. 31

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.

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Management Course – Rock Valley Community Church, 5439 E. State St., Rockford. A 13-week course taught by Dave Ramsey on DVD. 7 p.m. Register at: 815-395-1555.

Openfields Local Foods Dinner – Café Belwah, 500 Pleasant St., Beloit, Wis. Event begins at 6 p.m., dinner, 6:45 p.m. Four-course dinner by owner Christopher Hildreth and his chef. $45/person. Info/Reserve: 815-986-4357 or http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw.

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.

Look, Listen, and Learn Storytime – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Ages 3-6. 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.

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. $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.

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.

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.

Lake Erie Fishing Trip – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. All ages. Thru Sept. 2. Pre-registration required. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Notice of City of Rockford Community & Economic Development Hearings – Wed., Sept. 7, noon, and Thurs., Sept. 8, 5:30 p.m. at Northwest Community Center, 1325 N. Johnston Ave. For special accommodations for disabilities, call 815-987-5690 by Sept. 6.

Thursday, Sept. 1

Boone County Tea Party – Ida Public Library, 320 N. State St., Belvidere. 6:30-8 p.m. Initial meeting. Grassroots group concerned about constitutional government. Presentation on Tea Party statewide Election Integrity Initiative. Info: 815-985-3418 or BooneTP@gmail.com.

On the Waterfront Kick-Off Concert – Downtown Rockford. Gates open at 4 p.m., runs till 11 p.m. Seven bands. Tickets thru Coronado PAC. See related article in Vibe Entertainment section. Info: 815-964-4388.

Rockford Area Libertarians Meeting – Villa Di Roma Restaurant, 11th Street & Harrison Avenue. 7 p.m. Friendly political conversation. Come early if you would like to order food. Info: 815-963-1962 or http://lprockford.8m.com.

Bilingual Thursdays Storytime (Spanish/English] – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, Program Room, 3128 11th St. 4-4:45 p.m. Ages 3-8. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

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.

Sunset Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Ages 4-10. Info: 815-965-7606.

Teen ‘Scape – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 4-7 p.m. Ages 10-19. Play games on Wii or Playstation, surf the Internet, play board games. Info: 815-965-7606.

Latino Film Festival – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

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. Traverse City Beach Bums – Road Ranger Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 7 p.m. $5-$15. Info: 815-885-2255.

Lake Erie Fishing Trip – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. All ages. Thru Sept. 2. Pre-registration required. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Friday, Sept. 2

On the Waterfront – Downtown Rockford. 5 p.m.-midnight. Live music, entertainment, carnival rides, food. Advance tickets, 3 days, $15, $12/day at the gate. See related article in Vibe Entertainment section. Info: 815-964-4388.

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.

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

Girlz Talk – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 W. Jefferson St. 4-5 p.m. Ages 9-13. Write in journals and make a piece of jewelry to take home. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

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. Teen Drop-In, 4-6 p.m. Young Adult Group, 4-6 p.m. Rockford Rainbow Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Bisexual Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Gay Men’s Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Rockford Pride Fest Board Meeting, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Lesbian Women’s Group, 8:30-10 p.m. Transgender Group, 8:30-10 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.

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.

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

Lake Erie Fishing Trip – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. All ages. Thru Sept. 2. Pre-registration required. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Saturday, Sept. 3

On the Waterfront – Downtown Rockford. 11:30 a.m.-midnight. Live music, entertainment, carnival rides, food. Advance tickets, 3 days, $15, $12/day at the gate. See related article in Vibe Entertainment section. Info: 815-964-4388 or www.onthewaterfront.com.

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.

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful’s Recycling Center – 13125 N. Second St., Roscoe. 9 a.m.-noon. Open Labor Day weekend. Accepts glass & plastic containers, 6-pack rings, metal food cans, aluminum cans & scrap, corrugated cardboard, phone books, paper, cell phones. Info: 815-637-1343 or www.knib.org.

NASCAR Weekly Racing Series – Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Spectacular Drags & Dollar Beer Saturday. Late Models, Sportsmen, American Short Trackers, RoadRunners and Forwards/Backwards Race and one-on-one Spectacular Drags. Spectator gates open at 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.

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

Sunday, Sept. 4

On the Waterfront – Downtown Rockford. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Live music, entertainment, carnival rides, food. Advance tickets, 3 days, $15, $12/day at the gate. See related article in Vibe Entertainment section. Info: 815-964-4388 or www.onthewaterfront.com.

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.

CHIP Healthy Beginnings Session – First Presbyterian Church, 406 N. Main St. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn about lifestyle changes for prevention, arrest and reversal of heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure. Free. RSVP: 815-968-0478.

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.

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. Joliet Slammers – Road Ranger Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 6 p.m. $5-$15. Info: 815-885-2255.

Monday, Sept. 5

Labor Day Program: Dan Kenney & Friends – JustGoods Fair Trade, 201 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Coffee Talk by coordinator of the DeKalb Interfaith Network for Peace & Justice. Panel includes John Laesch, former congressional candidate and co-founder of Northern Illinois Jobs with Justice; Dave Rathke with Illinois Education Association; and Rose Feurer, NIU labor history professor. Info: 815-964-7111.

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

Infant/Toddler CPR Class – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State St. 7-9 p.m. $12.50/person. or free for those who attend “Baby 101” or Baby Express. Info: 815-227-2695.

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

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, Sept. 6

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

“Baby 101” – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Foundation Room, 5666 E. State St. 7 p.m. Class for expectant parents. Fee: $35 if baby is delivered at OSF St. Anthony, $60 if baby is delivered elsewhere. Registration, preferably by 4th or 5th month, is required. Info: 815-227-2695.

“First and Third” Open Art Studio – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 4-7 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Senior Computer Q&A – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 1-3 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

Teen ‘Scape – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 N. Rockton Ave. 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 10-19. Play games on Wii or Playstation, surf the Internet, play board games. Info: 815-965-7606.

Edgar Cayce A.R.E Holistic & Spiritual Study Group – 1615 River Bluff Blvd. Every other Tues. 7-8:30 p.m. Info: 815-234-2394.

Family Skate – Carlson Arctic Ice Arena & Sapora Playworld, 4150 N. Perryville Road, Loves Park. 8 p.m. Info: 815-969-4069.

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

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.

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

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

Northwest Illinois Audubon Society Meeting – Oakdale Nature Preserve Lodge, 3 miles south of Freeport, off Baileyville Road. 6 p.m. Lucas Bradley of Rockford Park District’s Environmental Recreation & Education Dept. will present “Atwood Center’s Birds of Prey.” Live bird program. Bring a dish to pass and table service for potluck. Beverages provided.

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 to report any inaccuracies in these calendars.

From the Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2011, issue

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