Community Calendar: Week of Nov. 2-8, 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. Exhibiting thru April 29, 2012: “Ice Age Mammals.” Admission: $8 adults, $7 children 3-17, free for children younger than 3 and members; additional fee for travaling exhibits. 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. Closed Sundays and Mondays until April. 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. 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 Department 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.

Registration for Boy Scout Badge: Forestry – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Nov. 8. 6-9 p.m. Meet at Jarrett Center. Ages 10 and older. Cost: $7/person. Register by Nov. 7. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Calling Former Students of Gunsolas Grade School – Reunion planned for Nov. 8, 2-4 p.m. at 5512 35th St., Rockford. Bring pictures for display and stories to share. Call Vivian Johnson at 815-87402659.

Wednesday, Nov. 2

Rockford Region Economic Development District (RREDD) Meeting – Rock Valley College, Woodward Tech Center ,3301 N. Mulford Road. 7:30 a.m. Info: 315-319-4233.

Second Annual TP Tower – Hilton Garden Inn, 7675 Walton St., Rockford. 7-9 a.m. Sponsored by Advantage Club Originals. Donations to benefit the Rockford Rescue Mission. Info: 815-519-4977.

“Educational Services for Students with Emotional or Mental Health Needs” – Rosecrance Berry Campus, 8616 Northern Ave., Rockford. 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.

Day of the Dead Display – JustGoods Fair Trade Market, 201 Seventh St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Commemorates Hispanic custom to honor ancestors. Kites available for purchase. Info: 815-964-7111.

Turning 65: Get the Facts – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 50 and older. Learn about Social Security, original Medicare Parts A and B, Supplemental Insurance and Medicare Parts C and D. Eligibility, enrollment and benefits. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Lunch and Learn: World Religions Series: Hinduism – 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.

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

Kids Club – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 2138 S. Winnebago St. 5-6 p.m. Ages 6-12. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Introduction to Sacred Sound – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tibetan singing bowls offer profound healing vibrations. Cost: $20 members, $25 non-members. Info: 815-877-0118.

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

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.

“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.

Beginning Computer for the Absolute Beginner – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

Online Job Search – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Planning Meeting for Walker Elementary’s 100th Anniversary – Walker Elementary School, 1520 Post Ave., Loves Park. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Public is invited to attend.

Thursday, Nov. 3

Fall Used Book Sale – Voices Book Nook, Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1265 W. Galena Ave., Freeport. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Books, DVDs, CDs, records, puzzles, books on tape. All proceeds support VOICES Domestic Violence Program. Info: 815-821-2665.

“A Toast to Remember Wine Tasting Benefit” – Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road. 5-7:30 p.m. Cost: $15/person advance, $20 at door. Benefit for Alzheimer’s Association. Info: Provena Cor Mariae Center, 815-877-7416.

Senior Facebook (in three sessions) – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 1-3 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Must be proficient at using a computer and the Internet. Registration is required. 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.

Yoga for Women – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 9:30-10:45 a.m. Basic Hatha Yoga for adults. Cost: $24 or $13/class. (Members $20 or $12/class). Info: 815-877-0118.

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

“The State of Illinois Charter Schools” – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 11:45 a.m. lunch, 4 p.m. program. Andrew Broy, president of Illinois Network of Charter Schools. Lunch and program, $12; program only, $5. Refreshments served; donations accepted. Info: RALMmail@aol.com or 815-962-4279.

Foot Reflexology Classes – Healthy Balance Reflexology Clinic, 6053 Fincham Drive, Rockford. Dates: Nov. 3-Dec. 15, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $150 for six weeks, or $35 per class. Info: 815-519-4977.

Heartland Hospice of Rockford Open House – 6685 Vistagreen Way, corner of Spring Creek & Perryville. 6-8:30 p.m. Learn about volunteer opportunities. Info: 815-282-2279.

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.

Visiting Writer Series: Aleksander Hemon – Rock Valley College, Student Center Atrium, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 6:30 p.m. Author of The Lazarus Project and three collections of short stories. Free and open to the public.

Day of the Dead Display – JustGoods Fair Trade Market, 201 Seventh St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Commemorates Hispanic custom to honor ancestors. Kites available for purchase. Info: 815-964-7111.

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.

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

Pumpkins, Gourds, and More! – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 12-12:45 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

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 under 2. Literacy-building program. Info: 815-965-7606.

Open Mic – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. Free. Info: 815-986-0628.

Candle Light Service for Alzheimer’s – Alzheimer’s Association, 93 S. Hennepin, Dixon. 6 p.m. Ceremony to commemorate National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and remember loved ones. $5 per votive candle. Info: 815-285-1100.

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.

Turkey Talk – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Friends Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Flu Information Event – Rockford Health Physicians-Perryville, 3401 N. Perryville Road. 5:30 p.m. Free. Enter your name to win a $100 gift card to Target. Info: 815-971-1999.

Happiness Club Meeting – North Suburban Library, 6340 N. Second St., Loves Park. 6:30-8 p.m. Speaker Tom Zuba with Kelly Epperson. Free, open to all. Info: 888-637-3563.

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.

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.

Friday, Nov. 4

Pre-Schoolers! Fun with Farm Animals – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $15. Info: 815-389-8455.

Route 64/84 Holiday Shop Hop – Route covers Lanark, Mt. Carroll, Savanna and Fulton. Many unique selections in small-town shopping experience. Shop descriptions and maps at www.bwcvb.com/shophop or 815-589-4545.

Rock-Con Gaming Convention – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Three-day event. Admission $25 for weekend; rates for day passes vary. Registration opens at 1 p.m.; dealers area opens at 6 p.m. Friday only, admission is $9. (7-11 p.m.) Children younger than 12 free, when accompanied by an adult Info: www.rock-con.com.

Donuts for Dad – Kennedy Middle School, 520 N. Pierpont Ave., Rockford. 8-9 a.m. Michael Knowles of Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) will give a short presentation about the impact fathers can have on their children’s lives.

OSF Saint Anthony Employee Craft Bazaar – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State St. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Handmade and holiday gift items. All are welcome. Info: 815-395-5309.

Extraordinary Women Conference – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. 7 p.m. $69 thru Nov. 3; $89 at door. Praise & worship with Michael O’Brien, special concerts with Mark Schultz and Meredith Andrews, inspiring messages to draw you closer to God. Speakers: Julie Clinton, Thelma Wells, Elisa Morgan, Sheri Rose Shepherd, Anita Renfroe. Info: 815-968-5600.

Astronomy: Fall Constellations – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. Road. All ages. Meet at Weiskopf Observatory. Free. Register by Nov. 3. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Comedy, The Best Medicine: Dueling Pianos – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. 6 p.m. Tickets: $100/person. Includes appetizers, beverages, desserts. Info: 815-971-4141, or purchase online at www.rockfordhealthsystem.org/VNAcomedy.aspx.

Day of the Dead Display – JustGoods Fair Trade Market, 201 Seventh St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Commemorates Hispanic custom to honor ancestors. Kites available for purchase. Info: 815-964-7111.

Fall Used Book Sale – Voices Book Nook, Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1265 W. Galena Ave., Freeport. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Books, DVDs, CDs, records, puzzles, books on tape. All proceeds support VOICES Domestic Violence Program. Info: 815-821-2665.

“An Evening With Carl Kasell” – NIU’s Barsema Alumni & Visitors Center, 231 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb. 7 p.m. Celebrating WNIJ’s 20th anniversary with NPR news icon Carl Kasell. 7 p.m. social hour, 8 p.m. program. Cost: $30/person, $50/couple. Info: 815-753-9000.

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

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

Girlz Talk – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 W. Jefferson St. 4-5 p.m. Ages 9-13. 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.

Fall Bazaar – Millennium Center, 220 S. Madison St. 4-9 p.m. Food, drawings, vendors, kids’ corner, entertainment, artists, beer & wine, etc. Info: 815-316-9090.

Third Annual Wine Tasting – Artale Wine Co., 6876 Spring Creek Road. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $15/person at the door. Includes wine samplings and hors d’oeuvres by Josef. Proceeds to benefit Barbara Olson Center of Hope. Info: 815-964-9275.

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.

Dark Stalkers… No Path… Total Darkness… One Glowstick – Screama-torium Haunted House, 6512 Manchester Road, South Beloit and Fear Asylum Haunted House, Belvidere Park District, 916 W. Lincoln Ave., Belvidere. 7-11 p.m. Admission $10/person. Tickets available at Screamatorium box office only. Due to intense nature of this event, capacity is limited. No one younger than 13 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. Info: 815-965-6772.

Saturday, Nov. 5

Nursing Open House – Saint Anthony College of Nursing, 5658 E. State St. and OSF Guilford Square campus, 698 Featherstone Road. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info: 815-395-5091.

Weather Watch – Welty Environmental Center, Beckman Mill County Park, 8606 W. County Road H, Beloit, Wis. 10 a.m.-noon. Learn the science behind the weather. Ages 8 and older. Cost: $5 per student. Register by Nov. 3. Info: 608-361-1377.

Second Annual Winter Wonderland – Summerfield Zoo, 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $5/person. See live reindeer and elves. Last weekend the zoo is open this season. Info: 815-547-4852 or www.summerfieldfarmandzoo.

Reiki I Class – enTrance Center, 5844 Elaine Drive, Rockford. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn Reiki energy balancing techniques. Cost: $125. Pre-register by calling 815-397-5901.

Dedication Ceremony for Moreno Family Home – Boone CountyHabitat for Humanity and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans sponsor event at 707 Pearl St., Belvidere. 2 p.m. Celebration for new homeowner.

Rock-Con Gaming Convention – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Three-day event. Admission $25 for weekend; rates for day passes vary. Registration opens at 1 p.m.; dealers area opens at 6 p.m. Saturday only, admission is $16. (9 a.m.-11 p.m.) Children under 12 free, when accompanied by an adult Info: www.rock-con.com.

Day of the Dead Display – JustGoods Fair Trade Market, 201 Seventh St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Commemorates Hispanic custom to honor ancestors. Kites available for purchase. Info: 815-964-7111.

15th Annual Food for Thought Workshop – Oakdale Nature Preserve, Freeport. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Learn about locally-produced food and sustainable agriculture. $20/person for Northwest Illinois Audubon Society members, $25 non-members. Info: 815-947-2720 or 815-938-3204 or dldufford@dishmail.net.

Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society Meeting – Spring Creek United Church of Christ, 4500 Spring Creek Road. 1:30 p.m. 25th anniversary program. All interested persons welcome. Refreshments served. Info: 815-230-1040.

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.

Bill Cosby: Coronado Performing Arts Center – 314 N. Main St. 8 p.m. Tickets $37.50-$57.50. Available at box office, or call 815-968-0595 or coronadopac.org.

Fall Used Book Sale – Voices Book Nook, Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1265 W. Galena Ave., Freeport. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Books, DVDs, CDs, records, puzzles, books on tape. All proceeds support VOICES Domestic Violence Program. Info: 815-821-2665.

Fall Visit Day – Rockford College, Burpee Center, 5050 E. State St. 8:30 a.m.- noon. Talk with admission representatives, financial aid staff and students; includes tour of campus and complimentary lunch. Reservations needed. Info: 815-226-4050 or 800-892-2984 or online at http://www.rockford.edu/?VisitDay.

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.

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.

See a Juggler! Be a Juggler! Jason the Juggler – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 11-11:45 a.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Ab Fab Salon & Spa 4-Year Anniversary – 5643 E. State St. Holiday specials; also food drive to support Northern Illinois Food Bank. Bring a non-perishable food item. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-708-8557.

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.

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

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.

Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum Holiday Wine Tasting – Waukesha Hangar on Museum grounds, 5151 Orth Road, Poplar Grove. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Open to the public. Silent auction will feature gift baskets; hors ’ doeuvres provided. Tickets: $25 at door or in advance by calling 815-547-3115.

Cheese & Wine Tasting Fund-raiser – Oscar Taylor Home, 1440 S. Carroll Ave., Freeport. 6-8 p.m. Stephenson County Historical Society fund-raiser for one-room schoolhouse. Wine by Famous Fossil Winery, cheese provided by The Cheese Market of Freeport. Admission by prior donation only. Tickets not available at the door. Info: 815-975-7631.

Dark Stalkers… No Path… Total Darkness… One Glowstick – Screama-torium Haunted House, 6512 Manchester Road, South Beloit and Fear Asylum Haunted House, Belvidere Park District, 916 W. Lincoln Ave., Belvidere. 7-11 p.m. Admission $10/person. Tickets available at Screamatorium box office only. Due to intense nature of this event, capacity is limited. No one under the age of 13 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. Info: 815-965-6772.

Sunday, Nov. 6

Cranberry Classic Competition – Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Compulsory and free skating events for approximately 100 skaters from Illinois and Wisconsin. Open to spectators; free. Info: 815-969-4069.

BraveHearts Fifth Annual Invitational Horse Show – 4950 Route 173, Poplar Grove. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center. Students will showcase their riding skills. Free. Info: 847-366-4571.

Hoo Haven Open House – Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center, 10823 Cleveland Road, off Route 75, Durand. 1-4 p.m. See the new Aquatic Center, visit the animals, take a tour. Calendars available for $10 each. Donations of paper towels, 30-gallon garbage bags, dog/cat food, birdseed welcome. Info: 815-629-2212.

Second Annual Winter Wonderland – Summerfield Zoo, 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $5/person. See live reindeer and elves. Last weekend the zoo is open this season. Info: 815-547-4852 or www.summerfieldfarmandzoo.

Vocation for Life – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. 6 p.m. Speaker Dr. Paul Pribbenow, president of Augsburg College, Minneapolis. Cash bar at 5 p.m, dinner at 6, program at 7. Music by Lutheran High School Madrigal Singers. Reservations at 309-794-7000 or 800-793-8100.

Rock-Con Gaming Convention – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Three-day event. Admission $25 for weekend; rates for day passes vary. Registration opens at 1 p.m.; dealers area opens at 6 p.m. Sunday only, admission is $9. (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) Children younger than 12 free, when accompanied by an adult Info: www.rock-con.com.

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.

175th Anniversary of Winnebago County – Cherry Valley Public Library District, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 2 p.m. Learn about the early history of the county. Info: 815-332-5161.

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.

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.

Smashing Pumpkins – Discovery Center Museum, Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. 1-4 p.m. Dead pumpkins become parking lot projectiles. Bring your used pumpkin, create your own catapult. Included with Discovery Center admission. Info: 815-963-9769.

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.

Hockey: Rockford IceHogs vs. Charlotte Checkers – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. 5 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.

Monday, Nov. 7

Oral Cancer Prevention Program: “Save Our Smiles/Heal Our Health Symposium” – Crossroads Community Church, 3301 IL Rte. 251, Rochelle. 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Networking coffee tour and light breakfast. Cost: $20/person; limited to 100 people. Info: 815-732-7330, ext. 279 or http://tiny.cc/Nov7_OralCancer.

Grant Seekers Workshop – Rockford Area Arts Council, 713 E. State St. 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Community Arts Access Grants workshop for individuals, arts organizations and nonprofit groups. First-time applicants encouraged to attend. Info: 815-963-6765.

Rockford School District Training Session for Parents – Web-based tool, Parent Portal, available at: Rockford Environmental Science Academy, 1800 Ogilby Road, 4-5 p.m.; West Middle School, 1900 N. Rockton Ave., 5-6 p.m.; East High School, 2929 Charles St., 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Prezi – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Web-based program, advanced level class. Info: 815-965e-7606.

Handbuilt Pottery – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Beginners and intermediate students. Ages 14-adult. Cost: $95 members, $110 non-members. Info: 815-877-0118.

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.

Home School Class: On Exhibit – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 8-14. Meet at Jarrett Center. Learn how museum exhibits are made. Cost: $10. Register by Nov. 2. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Home School Class: Books, Books, Books – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 1-4 p.m. Ages 8-14. Meet at Jarrett Center. Cost: $10/person. Register by Nov. 2. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

NEHA Food Safety Training – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. Noon-8 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Three-day course. Last day will be spent on a pre-test; students may choose to stay to take certification test at a cost of $28. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

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.

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, Nov. 8

Rockford School District Training Session for Parents – Web-based tool, Parent Portal, available at: Guilford High School, 5620 Spring Creek Road, 4-5 p.m.; Auburn High School, 5110 Auburn St., 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Kids Club – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 4-5 p.m. Ages 6-12. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

“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.

Harvest Moon – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages. INfo: 815-965-7606.

Teen ’Scape – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 10-19. Play games on Wii or Playstation, surf the Internet, play board games. Info: 815-965-7606.

Insight Meditation Series – Woman-space Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6:30-8 p.m. Vipassana meditation helps calm and steady your mind. Everyone welcome. Cost: $12 members, $15 non-members. Info: 815-877-0118.

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

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

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

East Branch Second Tuesday Book Group: Open – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Bookworm Bakery & Cafe, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-8 p.m. Ages 18 and older. 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.

Book Signing: Last Day on Earth: A Portrait of the NIU School Shooter – Barnes & Noble, Oakland Place Shopping Center, 2439 Sycamore Road, DeKalb. 7 p.m. Nonfiction investigation of the tragedy of Valentine’s Day 2008 by author David Vann.

Kundalini Yoga – Lazy Dog Yoga Studio, 5428 Williams Drive, Roscoe. 7:30 a.m. Info: 970-485-0249.

Sesame Street Live: “Elmo Makes Music” – BMO Harris Bank Center, 30o0 Elm St. 7 p.m. Tickets: $10, $13, $18. Limited number of $25 Gold Circle seats and $55 Sunny Seats also available. Facility fee of $1 will be added to prices. Info: 815-968-5222.

DNR Hunter Education Course – Byron Forest Preserve District, Jarrett Prairie Center, 7993 N. River Road. 6-9 p.m. Participants completing the course receive a Hunter Education Certification card. Info: 217-557-9206 and 815-234-8535.

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.

175th Anniversary of Winnebago County – Cherry Valley Public Library District, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 10:30 a.m. Learn about the early history of the county. Info: 815-332-5161.

Please have your free listing in to The Rock River Times the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication.

From the Nov. 2-8, 2011, issue