Community Calendar: Week of Oct. 19-25, 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. Now featuring: Peanuts… Naturally. A lighthearted look at nature with Charlie Brown, thru Jan. 8, 2012. $1/person for members; $10/person for public. Info: 815-963-6769.

Tinker Swiss Cottage – 411 Kent St. Tours 1, 2, 3 p.m., Tues.-Sun. 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.

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.

Land of Oz Corn Maze – 3262 E. 1951 Road, Ottawa, Ill. 5 p.m. until dusk. Fund-raiser for local Camp Fire Council. Open weekends thru Oct. 30. Night hikes available by reservation only, minimum of six. For information/directions: 815-488-5000.

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.

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.

Singles Together Across Rockford (STAR) – Volleyball/Game Nights, 7-10 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 343 Grand Ave., Loves Park. Second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Info: 815-962-4279.

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.

Winnebago County Health Dept. Flu Vaccine Available – For flu clinic schedule, call 815-720-4264 or go to www.wchd.org.

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.

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.

R.I.P. Productions’ Halloween Horror – FearFest 2011, 6512 Manchester Road, South Beloit, Fri. and Sat. 7-11 p.m. Weekdays & Sundays, 7-10 p.m. Screamatorium and Fear Asylum, Belvidere Park District, 916 W. Lincoln Ave., Belvidere. Fri. and Sat., 7-11 p.m. Weekdays & Sundays, 7-10 p.m. Tickets at various area outlets, or online for Screamatorium and Fear Asylum only at www.trailofscreams.com. Info: 815-965-6772.

Registration for “We the People… Celebrate the Constitution” – Clock Tower Resort, 7801 E. State St. Date: Oct. 22., 9-11:30 a.m. Speaker: Chad Kent, also two Wisconsin legislators. PowerPoint program that chronicles the takeover of Wisconsin Capitol by public workers and private industry union sympathizers. Cost: $13.50 payable to Northern IL Tea Party, P.O. Box 644, Roscoe, IL 61073 or call 815-277-1144. Reserve by Oct. 20.

Registration for “Made in America: Insects” – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Oct. 27, 4-6 p.m. All ages. Meet at Jarrett Center. Register by Oct. 26. Info: 815- 234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Fossil Hunt – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Meet at Stone Quarry Park. Register by Oct. 26. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for “Educational Services for Students with Emotional or Mental Health Needs” – Rose-crance Berry Campus, 8616 Northern Ave., Rockford. Date: Nov. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CPDUs and CEUs will be available. Free, but register by Oct. 25 at 866-436-7842, ext. 107. Child care available.

Registration for “The State of Illinois Charter Schools” – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. Date: Nov. 3, 11:45 a.m. lunch, 4 p.m. program. Lunch and program, $12; program only, $5. Refreshments served; donations accepted. Register at RALMmail@aol.com or 815-962-4279.

Registration for Home School Class: Ancient Fun – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Oct. 24, 1-4 p.m. Meet at the Jarrett Center. $10/person. Ages 8-14. Register by Oct. 19. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Winnebago County Animal Services Public Awareness Sessions – Volunteer Auxiliary at 4517 N. Main St. Oct. 26: Feline Facts & Myths. 6-7:30 p.m. Learn about multiple cat households, litter box issues, declawing, spaying/neutering. Space is limited. Reserve at 815-319-4106 or 815-319-4100.

Wednesday, Oct. 19

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.

Program by Karen Dodson, Acupuncturist/Herbalist – JustGoods, 201 Seventh St. 7-9 p.m. Helping women maintain their sense of balance and wellness; includes acupuncture demonstration, handouts. Sponsored by Holistic Moms Network. Info: rockfordholisticmoms@yahoo.com.

Bushels of Apples – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 5-6 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Internet – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers or its equivalent. Info: 815-965-7606.

Daf Drum Lessons – Womanspace, New Dimensions Gallery, 3333 Maria Linden Road. 11 a.m.-noon [level 1) and noon-1 p.m. (level 2) Cost: $40 members, $48 non-members. Info: 815-877-0118.

Breastfeeding Class – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State St. 7-9 p.m. Included in “Baby 101” and Baby Express classes. Info: 815-227-2695.

A.O. Smith’s High Efficiency Revolution Tour – Tilted Kilt, 7801 E. State St. 7 p.m. Visit distributor locations where contractors, plumbers, specifying engineers, builders and consumers may visit the MMV and learn how A. O. Smith’s innovative new line is changing the water heating industry, featuring NEXT Hybrid. Info: www.hotwater.com/MMV.

Lunch & Learn: Foam Roll Your Way to Good Posture – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Noon-1 p.m. Cost: $10 members, $12 non-members. Info: 815-877-0118.

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.

Comedy: Kevin Bozman – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Free. Info: 815-877-8007.

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

Gastric Banding & Bypass Support Group – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State St. 5-6 p.m. Free. Info: 815-227-2761.

Diabetes A1C Champions Program – Rockford Memorial Hospital, Cafe 2400, 2400 N. Rockton Ave. 5:45 p.m. Free, but registration is required. Info: 815-971-2550.

Free Blood Pressure Screening – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State St. 9-11 a.m. No registration required. Info: 815-395-5064.

Book Adventure: The Calder Game – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 9-13. Cost: $30 members, $35 non-members. Info: 815-877-0118.

Home School Skate and Play – Carlson Ice Arena & Sapora Playworld, 4150 N. Perryville Road. Indoor ice skating from 2:20-4:20 p.m. every Wed. thru May 16, 2012. Open for children 12 and younger. Discounted prices: admission, $2.50 ($3 non-resident); skate rental, $1.50, Playworld admission, $2.50 ($3 non-resident). Family package $20 ($25 non-resident) includes skating admission, skate rental & Playworld admission for up to 4 family members. Info: 815-969-4069 or www.rockfordparkdistrict.org. For people with disabilities, call 815-987-8800.

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

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.

Kids’ Club – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St..5-6 p.m. Ages 6-12. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Forest City Queen Family Fun Night Cruise – Riverview Park, 324 N. Madison St. 6-8 p.m. Adults (age 18 and older), $5.50 ($6 non-resident); youth (ages 5-17) $4.50 ($5 non-resident); children (age 4 and younger) free; groups $4 per person , ($4.50 non-resident). Various food prices. Info: 815-987-1685.

“Woman to Woman” Breast Cancer Support Group – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State St. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Info: 815-227-2629.

QuickBooks, Sessions 1-3 – Rockford Public Library , East Branch Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. Tues-Thurs. 6-8 p.m. Ages 16 and older. Learn the basics of QuickBooks 2011. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Thursday, Oct. 20

Oktoberfest Beer Tasting Fund-raiser – Olympic Tavern, 2327 N. Main St. 6:30-9 p.m. Admission: $15 at the door. Proceeds benefit Junior League of Rockford. Info: 815-399-4518 or jlrockford@jlrockford.org.

Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Class – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Cancer Care, Library, 5666 E. State St. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free; class size is limited; registration is required. Info: 815-227-2618.

Plogging with Aryn Kresol – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 5-7 p.m. Ages 15-19. Registration is required. 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.

Preschool Picnic Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. Noon-12:45 p.m. Ages 3-6. 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.

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

Basket-A-Fair – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. With model Holly Berry. Beautifully wrapped gift baskets. Cost: $13.50 includes lunch. Door prizes, silent auction. RSVP: 815-222-3015.

Senior DigiPhoto No. 2 – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 1-3 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Bring your camera with memory card, cables & power cord or charger and instruction booklet. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Tour of New Office of Rock River Water Reclamation District – Meet at Camp Grant Museum, 1004 Samuelson Road at 7 p.m. RRWRD Director Steve Graceffa will give a tour of new office at 3333 Kishwaukee St. See the walk around fish aquariums and display of Camp Grant water needs. Info: 815-395-0679.

Foundations of Yoga – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 5:30-6:45 p.m. Cost: $60 members, $72 non-members. Six-week class. Register by Oct. 11. Info: 815-877-0118.

Bringing Nature Home: How Native Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens – Burpee Museum of Natural History, Riverview Room, 737 N. Main St. 7 p.m. Presented by Wild Ones Natural Landscapers. With author, researcher and professor Doug Tallamy. Free. Info: 815-399-8432.

Pumpkin Carving Contest – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 5:30 p.m. Info: 815-633-2552.

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.

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

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.

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.

Learn Self-Hypnosis for Wellness – enTrance Center, 5844 Elaine Drive, Rockford. 6:30-8 p.m. $25. Call in advance: 815-397-5901.

Yoga for Woman – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 9:30-10:45 a.m. With Una Ryan. Cost: $40 or $12/class, members; $48 or $13/class, non-members. Info: 815-877-0118.

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.

Wine Tasting w/live music by Kelly Steward – Cliffbreakers, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. 6-8 p.m. $10. Info: 815-282-3033.

Public Skating – Carlson Arctic Ice Arena & Sapora Playworld, 4150 N. Perryville Road. Tues., Thurs. & Fridays during school year, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 815-969-4069.

“Behind the Screams” Lights on Tour – Screamatorium Haunted House & South Beloit Haunted Barn, 6512 Manchester Road, South Beloit. 7-9:30 p.m. Free, open to public.

Friday, Oct. 21

47th Annual German Society Oktoberfest w/ Miss Oktoberfest Pageant – Loves Park City Hall, 100 Heart Blvd. Festival opens at 5 p.m., pageant, 7-8 p.m. Games and Biergarten, polka bands, bier barrel racing, barmaid race, frankfurter toss. Advance tickets $5 or $5/day at the door. VIP Party Packs, $35 per person. Available at Der Rathskeller, Rascal’s Bar and Rockton Chamber of Commerce.

Rockford City Market – 201 Water St. between State and Jefferson streets. Thru Oct. 21. 3-7 p.m. 25+ vendors. Live music by Ron E. Rawhoof & Matt Flamm w/special guest Helmuth Redschlage on keyboard, entertainment. Featuring Natural Land Institute and Rockford Park District. Info: 815-964-4388 or rockfordcitymarket.com.

Flu Vaccine Clinic – Keen Age Center, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere. 9-11 a.m. Info: 815-547-8590.

Jr. Girl Scouts Sky Search – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 6-9 p.m. $5/person. Register by Oct. 12. Info: 815-8535, ext. 200.

Bushels of Apples – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 10:30-11 a.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

22nd Annual Red Ribbon Drug Prevention Fun Fair – Boylan High School, 4000 St. Francis Drive. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Games & activities; new: Race EM/RC with remote control cars. 6-ft. cross for prayer requests. Food from Buffalo Wild Wings, Culver’s, Schiro’s Pizza, Burger King.

Girlz Talk – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 W.
Jefferson St. 4-5 p.m. Ages 9-13. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Design Your Own Graphic Novel – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 10-19. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Tinker Swiss Cottage Paranormal Tour – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum 411 Kent St. 7-9:30 p.m. One of a series; special guest on each tour. Cost: $15/person; reservations preferred. Info: 815-964-2424.

Black Cinema Discussion Series: Rosewood – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

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.

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.

Paranormal Night at Lucerne’s Restaurant – Lucerne’s, 845 N. Church St. 8:30-10 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Guest Mark Dorsett. Tour. $10 cost includes chocolate fondue dessert. Reservations: Kathi Kresol at 815-965-7606, ext. 682 or e-mail at kkresol@rockfordpubliclibrary.org.

Forest City Queen Friday Grab ‘N Go 30-Minute Lunch Cruise – Riverview Park, 324 N. Madison St. 11:30 a.m., 12:15 and 1 p.m. Adults (age 18 and older), $5.50 ($6 non-resident); youth (ages 5-17) $4.50 ($5 non-resident); children (age 4 and younger) free; groups $4 per person , ($4.50 non-resident). Various food prices. Info: 815-987-1685.

Forest City Queen Friday Night Fish Fry Cruise – Riverview Park, 324 N. Madison St. 6-8 p.m. Adults (age 18 and older), $5.50 ($6 non-resident); youth (ages 5-17) $4.50 ($5 non-resident); children (age 4 and younger) free; groups $4 per person , ($4.50 non-resident). Various food prices. Info: 815-987-1685.

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.

Sculpture Creations – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $95 members, $110 non-members. Six-part class. Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing. Info: 815-877-0118.

Readings by Denise Guzzardo – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 7 p.m. Info: 815-633-2252.

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. Tues., Thurs. & Fridays during school year, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Extra Friday session begins Sept. 9, 80-10 p.m. Info: 815-969-4069.

Terror at the Mill Spook House – corner of South Main & Meadow streets, Belvidere. 7-10:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Part of the proceeds benefit Habit for Humanity of Boone County. Info: 815-761-4200.

Saturday, Oct. 22

“Boo at the Zoo” – Summerfield Zoo, 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere. 10 a.m,-5 p.m. Admission: $5/person; all proceeds go to care of animals. Kids’ costume contests, trick-or-treat, see a headless horseman, El Gato the Halloween Dancing Horse, and more. Info: 815-547-4852 or www.summerfieldfarmandzoo.com.

Cornbread from the Ground Up: A Family Workshop – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. 2-4:30 p.m. See cornmeal’s journey from seed to bread. Each family will receive corn seeds to take home. Cost: $11. Info: 815-389-8455.

Food Day Celebration for Home-schoolers – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. 1-6 p.m. Cost: $20. Introduction to basics of organic vegetable production; students and their parents will gather a variety of autumn vegetables. Also, lessons on caring for livestock. Info: 815-389-8455.

Trip to Cave in the Rock State Park – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Oct. 22-24. Depart Byron at 9 a.m. Meet at Jarrett Center. Registration by Oct. 12. $275/room includes room in resort and transportation. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Fitness Certificate Courses – Rock Valley College, Physical Education Center, 3301 N. Mulford Road. “Nutritional Concepts for Fitness Professionals,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $129. “Group Fitness Instructor Certification,” 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays. Cost: $530. Info: 815-921-3900.

“We the People… Celebrate the Constitution” – Clock Tower Resort, 7801 E. State St. 9-11:30 a.m. Speaker: Chad Kent, also two Wisconsin legislators. PowerPoint program that chronicles the takeover of Wisconsin Capitol by public workers and private industry union sympathizers. Cost: $13.50 payable to Northern IL Tea Party, P.O. Box 644, Roscoe, IL 61073 or call 815-277-1144. Reserve by Oct. 20.

Saturday Spectacular: Fantastic Fall Frolic – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11-11:45 a.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Creepy Crawly Halloween – Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St., Sycamore. 6-8 p.m. Trick-or-treat thru the Museum, explore the Grossology Lab, see live tarantulas, snakes, etc. Info: 815-895-9777 or www.mmnh.org.

Baby Express – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Foundation Room, 5666 E. State St. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $75 per couple. Info: 815-227-2695.

Locktoberfest – Lockwood Park, 5209 Safford Road. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit Pumpkin Land, the Haunted Barn and more. Featuring Scarecrow Days. Free admission; fees for some activities. Pony ring/hay rides, $2; trail rides, $22 ($24 non-resident); Children’s Farm visits, free. Info: 815-987-8800.

Severson Dells Scamper – Severson Dells Forest Preserve, 8786 Montague Road. 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 5K run thru scenic trails, roads, woods, meadows, andcreek crossing. Cost: $20 adults, $15 ages 18 and younger. Info: 815-335-2915.

Haunted Treasure Island – Settlers Park, Rockton. 2-6 p.m. Treasure chests surround a vintage boat, Broken Barn scarecrow decorating contest, pirates, games, prize giveaways, bat cave, pumpkin decorating. Talcott Library will read stories by jack-o-lantern. Admission: $5/person or family. Three savings bonds will be awarded as prizes.

Fall in Love With Caring – Giovanni’s Restaurant, 610 N. Bell School Road. 5:45-9 p.m. Fund-raiser for Crusader Community Health. Cost: $100/person or $1,000 for table of 10. Music by Firelight Dimmers, autumnal-themed dinner, announcement of Spirit of Caring, silent and live auction. Info: 815-490-1620 or www.crusaderhealth.org.

Polish Genealogy – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 2-5 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

All Hallow’s Eve – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. Trick-or-treat safely, children’s costume parade at 3 p.m., guided tours of Haunted Woods. 4:30-8 p.m. Info: 815-397-9112.

Haunted Rockford Tours – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, 215 N. Wyman St. 6 p.m. Registration required. Ages 18 and older. Board bus to visit legendary sites with spirit communicator Mark Dorsett. Info: 815-965-7606.

Comedy: Exit 99 – Paddock Hall, 1127 N. Seventh St., Rochelle. 7 p.m. $5.

Urban Art – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 12-19. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

STEMfest – Northern Illinois University Convocation Center, DeKalb. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Festival with many displays and attractions. Admission free, donations suggested. Limited number of STEMfest T-shirts available for donors of $25 or more. Parking at Convocation Center for $5 . Info: www.stemfest.niu.edu/.

Singles Together Across Rockford (STAR) – Singles Dance, 7-10 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 3300 Rural St. Live music by Missing Links. Volleyball on second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Info: 815-962-4279.

47th Annual German Society Oktoberfest – Loves Park City Hall, 100 Heart Blvd. Noon-midnight. Competitive events till 5:30 p.m. Biergarten, polka bands, bier barrel racing, barmaid race, frankfurter toss. Advance tickets $5 or $5/day at the door. VIP Party Packs, $35 per person. Available at Der Rathskeller, Rascal’s Bar and Rockton Chamber of Commerce. Premier Sponsor: Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall.

Paddle Trips – Sinnissippi Park, 1401 N. Second St. Paddle the Rock River from Sinnissippi to Atwood Forest Preserve; 9-mile trip. Reservations required. Info: Paddle & Trail at (855) 752-9688.

Forest City Queen Fall Rides – Riverview Park, 321 N. Madison St. Noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Adults, $5.50 ($6 non-resident); youth age 5-17, $4.50 ($5 non-resident); children (4 and under), free. Groups (per individual) $4 ($4.50 non-resident). Advance registration required for 10 or more. Info: 815-987-8800.

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.

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

Babysitting Class – Ken-Rock Community Center, 3218 11th St. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ages 10-13 years. Fee: $30; pre-registration accepted in Ken-Rock office. Class runs thru Oct. 29. Info: 815-398-8864.

Build a Hoop House – Illinois Renewable Energy Association, 1230 E. Honey Creek Road, Oregon. . Info: 815-732-7332.

Solar Hot Water Systems – Illinois Renewable Energy Association, 1230 E. Honey Creek Road, Oregon, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Participants will tour a grid-connected system and a stand-alone system. Info: 815-732-7332. Also Illinois Valley College, 9:30 a.m.-noon. 815-224-0490.

Clay Romp – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 9 a.m.-noon. Ages 8-13. Cost: $25 members, $30 non-members. Info: 815-877-0118.

“Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis” – YMCA of Rock River Valley-ID Pennock Branch, 200 Y Blvd. Walk at 3:30 p.m. Free. Donations accepted. Info: www.cctakesteps.org or 847-827-0404.

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.

Public Skating – Carlson Arctic Ice Arena & Sapora Playworld, 4150 N. Perryville Road. Extra Saturday and Sunday session begins Sept. 10, 2-4 p.m. Info: 815-969-4069.

Forest City Queen Saturday Evening Sunset Dinner Cruise – Riverview Park, 324 N. Madison St. 6-8 p.m. Adults (age 18 and older), $5.50 ($6 non-resident); youth (ages 5-17) $4.50 ($5 non-resident); children (age 4 and younger) free; groups $4 per person , ($4.50 non-resident). Various food prices. Info: 815-987-1685.

Past Life Regression Workshop – enTrance Center, 5844 Elaine Drive. 1-5 p.m. 4 CEUs. $50. Experience one of your past lives again. Info: 815-397-5901.

Hockey: Rockford IceHogs vs. Chicago Wolves – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. 7 p.m. VIP (formerly Glass Level): $27; Lower Level Sidelines: $23; Lower Level Endzone: $20; Upper Level Sideline: $17; Upper Level Endzone: $14; Terrace Level: $8. Info: 815-968-5222.

Sunday, Oct. 23

“Boo at the Zoo” – Summerfield Zoo, 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere. 11 a.m,-4 p.m. Admission: $5/person; all proceeds go to care of animals. Kids’ costume contests, trick-or-treat, see a headless horseman, El Gato the Halloween Dancing Horse, and more. Info: 815-547-4852 or www.summerfieldfarmandzoo.com.

Birth, Baby & Beyond Expo – Giovanni’s Convention Center, 610 N. Bell School Road. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Expo open, $5 admission. 12:30 p.m. Awards Luncheon; pre-registration required. Info: 815-978-2385 or www.birthbabybeyond.com.

Progressive Democrats of America-Illinois Meeting – 6903 Clovernook Road, Rockford. 2 p.m. Reserve ahead to Ed Winslow at ewinslow50@yahoo.com.

Goblin 250 Enduro & Demo Derbies – Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. 1 p.m. Cylinder cars on quarter-mile oval track. Kids’ costume contest at 12:40 p.m. Also, Kids’ Candy Scramble during the halfway break. Finally: Darkhorse Demolition Derbies. Spectator gates open at 11 a.m., adult general admission tickets $12, students ages 12-17, $8; children ages 6-11, $5 with kids 5 and younger, free. Info: www.rockfordspeedway.com or 815-633-1500.

Provena St. Anne Center 25th Anniversary – 4405 Highcrest Road, Rockford. Dates: Oct. 23. 2-4 p.m. Auxiliary needs new members. Dues: $5/year. Info: 815-282-0468.

Author William Kringel Book Signing Event – Life Church, 5910 Elevator Road, Roscoe. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Author will sign copies of his book, Is Your God Real? A Rational Look at God.

Locktoberfest – Lockwood Park, 5209 Safford Road. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit Pumpkin Land, the Haunted Barn and more. Free admission; fees for some activities. Pony ring/hay rides, $2; trail rides, $22 ($24 non-resident); Children’s Farm visits, free. Info: 815-987-8800.

Farmers’ Market – Cherry Valley Landscape Center, 7711 Newburg Road. Every Sunday in October, 11a.m.-3 p.m. Local produce, apples, honey, baked goods. Vendors for jewelry, woodcrafts, etc. Info: 815-977-5268.

Huntington’s Disease Support Group – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, St. Anthony & St. Joseph rooms, 5666 E. State St. 4 p.m. Info: 815-282-0600.

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.

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.

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. Extra Sunday session begins Sept. 11, 2-4 p.m. Info: 815-969-4069.

Breast Cancer Benefit – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 1 p.m. Bag tournament. $25 entry fee per team. 10 teams of 2 persons each. Info: 815-633-2552.

Cakes for the Queen of Heaven – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 7-9 p.m. Cost: $15/session. Explore ancient matriarchal cultures and their beliefs. Course has 11 sessions. Info: 815-877-0118.

Provena St. Anne Center 25th Anniversary – 4405 Highcrest Road, Rockford. Date: Oct. 23. 2-4 p.m. Auxiliary needs new members. Dues: $5/year. Info: 815-282-0468.

Terror at the Mill Spook House – corner of South Main & Meadow streets, Belvidere. 7-10:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Part of the proceeds benefit Habit for Humanity of Boone County. Info: 815-761-4200.

Monday, Oct. 24

Home School Class: Ancient Fun – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 1-4 p.m. Meet at the Jarrett Center. $10/person. Ages 8-14. Register by Oct. 19. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

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

Angelic Organic Learning Center’s Urban Initiative: Roots & Wings – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens, 411 Kent St. 4-7 p.m. Fall harvest & Food Day celebration. Open to the public.

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.

Conversational English – Rockford Public Library,East Branch Bookworm Bakery & Café, 6685 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

Provena St. Anne Center 25th Anniversary – 4405 Highcrest Road, Rockford. Dates: Oct. 23. 2-4 p.m. Auxiliary needs new members. Dues: $5/year. Info: 815-282-0468.

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, Oct. 25

Sightings Nature Tours – Lockwood Park, 5209 Safford Road. $6 per person ($8 non-resident); advance registrations required. Info: 815-987-8800.

2012 – Medicare and You – Ken-Rock Community Center, 3218 11th St. 2 and 5:30 p.m. Info for Medicare-eligible folks in Winnebago, Boone and Stephenson counties. Free, but reserve your space. Info: 815-398-8864.

Stained Glass 101 – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 12-19. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

“Why Are So Many Women Getting Breast Cancer, and What Can We Do About It?” – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State St. 5 p.m. health screenings, wellness & nutrition presentation at 5:30 p.m. Free, but reservations are requested. Info: 815-395-5493.

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.

“Fall” into Books – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Children’s Area, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Senior Computer Learning – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 3-5 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Beginning computer class for the true beginner. Class meets weekly for six weeks. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Conversational Spanish – Rockford Public Library , East Branch Bookworm Bakery & Café, 6685 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

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.

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

Fourth Tuesday Book Discussion: The Last Lincolns: the Rise and Fall of a Great American Family – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Classroom C, 215 N. Wyman St. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Hockey: Rockford IceHogs vs. Texas Stars – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. 7 p.m. VIP (formerly Glass Level): $27; Lower Level Sidelines: $23; Lower Level Endzone: $20; Upper Level Sideline: $17; Upper Level Endzone: $14; Terrace Level: $8. Info: 815-968-5222.

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 Oct. 19-25, 2011, issue