Community Calendar: Week of Nov. 16-22, 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 traveling 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. Opening Nov. 20: Charlie Brown and Charles Schulz: An Appreciation of Peanuts. $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.

Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens – 1354 N. Second St. Open Tues.-Sat. (closed Mon.); hours vary, check website or call. Admission: $6 resident, $8 non-resident, free for children 4 and younger. Water features, seating areas and sculptures, all in a tropical plant setting. Changing seasonal floral displays, special events, educational programs, workshops, lecture series. Rentals of meeting/event room available. Gift shop. Info: www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/ncg or 815-987-8858.

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.

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.

Registration for Made in America: Trees – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. Date: Nov. 17. 4-6 p.m. All ages. Meet at Jarrett Center. $2/person. Register by Nov. 16. Info: 815-965-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Winnebago County Retired Teachers Association Catered Lunch & visit to Discovery Center for “Peanuts … Naturally” – Date: Nov. 17. Noon. Menu: Chicken Parmesan, green beans almandine, salad, rolls, carrot cake, and beverage. Cost: $18/person. Reserve by Nov. 14, payable to WCRTA. Info: 815-877-4506.

Registration for “The Journey to Adulthood–What Parents Need to Know” (a puberty /adolescence training) – DSCC, 4302 N. Main St. Date: Nov. 18. Noon-2 p.m. Register by Nov. 11 at: 866-436-7842, ext. 107.

Registration for Remedies Renewing Lives Annual Ball – Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 200 S. Bell School Road. Date: Nov. 19. 6-11 p.m. Dinner, guest speaker Carolyn Cox, music by Clutch Cargo Band, live and silent auctions. Eric Wilson from WREX-TV will emcee. Reservations: $90/person or $670 for a table of eight. Info: 815-96-1285 or bsmith@remediesrenewinglives.org.

Registration for “Canoe the Rock” – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Nov. 20. 9 a.m.-noon. Meet at Heritage Farm. Register by Nov. 18 at 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Rockford Network of Professional Women’s Luncheon – Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Road. Date: Nov. 21. Topic: “The Evolution of Gender Bias in the Workplace”by Linda Grist Cunning-ham, former executive editor of the Rockford Register Star. Lunch at noon, program at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $16/person, $18 for walk-ins via cash or check only. Reserve by Nov. 17 at: 815-977-7447 or rockfordnetwork.biz.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

International Symposium Day – Beloit College, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. All day. Students engage in international education with presentations on intercultural and experiential training. Info: 608-363-2849.

Epilepsy Foundation Visits Schools – Nashold Elementary, 3303 20th St., Rockford, 10:30 a.m. and McNair Elementary, 304 McNair Rd., Winnebago, 1:15 p.m. Lila, an epilepsy seizure assistance dog, will visit with the family she is helping.

PowerPoint 2010 – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Proficient familiarity with Introduction to Computers and Internet or equivalent. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Employment Expo: Rockford – Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 2-6 p.m. Hosted by Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka. Services and workshops available. Also info about the Comptroller’s “Take Charge, Illinois,” Check for Cash and POWER programs.

OSF Saint Anthony Services for Seniors – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Volunteer Services, 5666 E. State St. 9-11 a.m. Appointments required Info: 815-395-5064.

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.

Volunteer Open House – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Hickey Boardroom, 5666 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Winnebago County. Info: RFLWinnebago@gmail.com.

“Taking Control of Your Diabetes” – Rockford Memorial Hospital, Dining rooms 2 and 3, Cafe 2400, 2400 N. Rockton Ave. 5:45 p.m. Patient and A1C champion Lorentha Huff will give her personal story. Free, but registration is required. Info: 815-971-2550.

Parent Power – Jefferson High School Library, 4145 Samuelson Road. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Rockford Public Schools and Rock Valley College partner in monthly sessions to help parents learn how to help their children become successful in post-secondary education and careers.

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.

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.

Pumpkins, Gourds, and More! – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room,1238 S. Winnebago St. 5-6 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Hundred Dollar Holiday – JustGoods Listening Room, 201 Seventh St. 7-9 p.m. How to spend less, stress less, and restore meaning to the holilday season. Sponsored by Holistic Moms Network. Free. Info: www.holisticmoms.org.

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.

10th Anniversary of Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic – Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic, 319 W. State St. 5-7:30 p.m. Special guests: Hon. Michael J, Madigan, Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives; Dr. John G. Peters, president, Northern Illinois University; Dean LeRoy Pernell, former NIU Law Dean; and Barbara Giorgi-Vella, 1992 graduate of NIU College of Law. Info: 815-753-4299.

Internet – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Use Explorer 7.0. Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers or its equivalent. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Twilight Film Festival: Eclipse – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 10-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

Hockey: Rockford IceHogs vs. Oklahama City Barons – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. 7:05 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.

Thursday, Nov. 17

Thanks & Giving Breakfast – Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 200 S. Bell School Road. 7-8:15 a.m. Hosted by Womanspace. Free. Video program included. Register at info@womanspace-rockford.org or 815-877-0118.

Katie’s Cup Book Club Discussion – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 10 a.m. Book: Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson. Free. Info: 815-962-4279.

Winnebago County Retired Teachers Association Catered Lunch & visit to Discovery Center for “Peanuts … Naturally” – Noon. Menu: Chicken Parmesan, green beans almandine, salad, rolls, carrot cake, and beverage. Cost: $18/person. Reserve by Nov. 14, payable to WCRTA. Info: 815-877-4506.

CAbi Canary Fashion Show – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. Noon-1:30 p.m. Author and domestic violence professional Deborah Finley tells “What Your Future Holds and What You Can Do to Change It.” Cost: $13.50 includes lunch. Door prizes. Info: 815-222-3015 or rcwcreservations@aol.com.

Made in America: Trees – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. 4-6 p.m. All ages. Meet at Jarrett Center. $2/person. Register by Nov. 16. Info: 815-965-8535, ext. 200.

RACVB Roundtable Series – Hilton Garden Inn, 7675 Walton St. 6:30 p.m. Info: 815-4890-1664.

Iron Chef Competition – Beloit College, Commons, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. 5:30 p.m. Teams compete for the prize of “Golden Spoon.”

“Welcome the Immigrant” – Christ United Methodist Church, 4509 Highcrest Road. 7 p.m. With Josh Hoyt, director of Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. Hosted by Rockford Urban Ministries. Free. Info: 815-964-7111.

RVC Student Club hosts screening: For the Bible Tells Me So – Rock Valley College, Woodward Technology Center, Room 141-142, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 5:30 p.m. Break w/refreshments. Discussion at 7:30 p.m., led by Rev. Dr. Gail Simonds, a lesbian pastor who speaks about LGBT issues. Free.

“Response to Intervention (Rtl): Helping All Kids Succeed (including a DVD presentation)” – Easter Seals CDC, 650 N. Main St. 6-9 p.m. Info: 866-436-7842, ext. 107.

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.

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.

Yoga Nidra – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 5:30-6:45 p.m. Yoga sleep class for deep relaxation, reduce tension and anxiety. /Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. Cost: $12 members, $13 non-members. Info: 815-877-0118.

Harvest Moon – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Creative Corner, 215 N. Wyman St. 6:30-7:15 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

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.

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.

Friends of Camp Grant Movie Night: The Great Raid – Meet at Command Post Restaurant, 1004 Samuelson Road. 7 p.m. Info: 815-395-0679.

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.

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.

Finding Grants for Your Non-Profit Corporation – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-3:30 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Must be proficient using the Internet. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

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.

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.

Twilight Film Festival: New Moon – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 10-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

Friday, Nov. 18

Tree Lighting Ceremony & Open House – Edgebrook Shopping Center, 1639 N. Alpine Road. 5-7 p.m. Merchant specials, promotions, discounts. Music by Boylan High School at 5 p.m. and Lutheran High School at 6 p.m. Bring a gift of at least one canned good to Edgebrook management office prior to event or on night of tree lighting to be placed under the tree. Enter a drawing to win a $100 Edgebrook Gift Certificate.Winner to be announced on WREX-TV at 6 p.m. Two-day event.

Schnuck’s Cooks – All Schnuck’s, Logli and Hilander stores. Featuring Frieda’s Fingerling Potatoes and Cipoline Onions in a Balsamic Roasted Potato recipe. Info: www.friedascom/SchnucksProduceU.

Ethnic Heritage Museum Ground-breaking – 1129 S. Main St. 10 a.m. Celebrate the start of a new 1800-sq. ft. addition to the museum.

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

Epilepsy Holiday Roast of Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen – Radisson Hotel, 200 Bell School Rd. 5:30 p.m. cocktails, dinner at 6. Ticket info: 815-964-2689.

Turkey Talk – Rockford Public Library, Main Libary Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 10:30-11 a.m. All ages. 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.

International Showcase – Rock Valley College Stenstrom Center for Career Education, 3301 N. Mulford Road. Dinner, 6-7 p.m.; showcase, 7-9 p.m. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at the door. Children age 6 and younger, free. Info: 815-921-4251.

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. Info: 815-969-4069.

Book Fair to Benefit Pecatonica High School Library – Barnes & Noble, 7200 Harrison Ave., Rockford. Thru Nov. 22. A portion of any purchase made in any Barnes & Noble will be put toward Pecatonica High School Library with mention of ID No. 10502466. Online purchases can count as well; include ID number.

Black Cinema Discussion Series: Maafa 21: Black Genocide in 21st Century America – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Learn the true history behind the Eugenics movement carried out by Planned Parenthood. Info: 815-965-7606.

Saturday, Nov. 19

Troop 41 Pancake Breakfast – Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2821 N. Bell School Road. 7 a.m.-noon. $5/person or $15/family; children under 5, free. Benefit for Boy Scout Troop 41.

Help for Homeowners – Hilton Garden Inn, 7675 Walton St. 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Attorney General Madigan’s office provides housing counselors to offer information about preventing foreclosure and avoiding foreclosure rescue scams. Info: 866-544-7151.

Open House – Edgebrook Shopping Center, 1639 N. Alpine Road. 5-7 p.m. Merchant specials, promotions, discounts. Noon-4 p.m. Santa will visit at Infinitely Sweet all afternoon. Free photo opportunity and toy given out. Live reindeer will visit from 1-3 p.m. Ice sculptors create works of art; selected stores will have extended hours thru the holidays.

Ethnic Heritage Museum Christmas Holilday Traditions – 1129 S. Main St. Noon-4 p.m. Two-day open house. Special holiday displays for African-American, Hispanic, Italian, Lithuanian, Irish, and Polish. Cost: $3/adult, $5/family, $2/students, members free. Info: 815-962-7402.

Winter Bird Feeding Workshop & Feeder Watching Basics – Severson Dells Forest Preserve, 8786 Montague Road. 9-10:30 a.m. bird feeding workshop, 10:45-11:45 a.m. feeder watching basics. Info: 815-335-2915.

Make a Solar Collector – Illinois Renewable Energy Association, 1230 E. Honey Creek Road, Oregon. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-732-7332.

Schnuck’s Cooks – All Schnuck’s, Logli and Hilander stores. Featuring Frieda’s Fingerling Potatoes and Cipoline Onions in a Balsamic Roasted Potato recipe. Info: www.friedascomSchnucksProduceU.

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 8 -10 a.m. Annual fund-raiser for the Arthritis Foundation.

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

Survivors of Suicide Program – First Baptist Church, 617 Public Ave., Beloit, Wis. (across from Beloit College, enter at Bushnell)Webcast begins at 11:30 a.m.Program runs noon-2:30 p.m. Hosted by Beloit Regional Hospice. Register at 608-363-7421 or 815-636-4750.

International Survivors of Suicide Week – Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, North Chapel, 2811 N. Main St. 6:30 p.m. Survivors of Suicide Ray of Hope group will light luminaries. Bring a framed picture of your loved one so they may be honored with candle lighting. Keepsake ornaments will be included. Reserve at 815-636-4750.

Remedies Renewing Lives Annual Ball – Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 200 S. Bell School Road. 6-11 p.m. Dinner, guest speaker Carolyn Cox, music by Clutch Cargo Band, live and silent auctions. Eric Wilson from WREX-TV will emcee. Reservations: $90/person or $670 for a table of eight. Info: 815-96-1285 or bsmith@remediesrenewinglives.org.

Ladies Day Out – Lena Community Center, Lena, Ill. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Shop for new fall and winter fashions, products from 50+ vendors. More than 50 door prizes and a grand prize of $100 Lena money. Also collecting non-perishable food and toiletry items for the food drive. Gentlemen are also welcome; no admission fee. Lunch stand and handicap accessibility. Info: 815-275-3997, 815-541-2355.

Senior Drop-In Computer Lab – Rockford Public Library, RDockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 2-4 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

Gifted Program Testing: Grades 5- 9 – Washington Gifted Academy, 1421 West St. 9 a.m.-noon. Parents interested in gifted education are invited to test their children for admission into the district’s gifted program for 2012-13 school year.

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.

Holiday Art & Craft Sale – Woman-space, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Opening reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Unique gifts by local artists. Womansong Chorale sings, 7 p.m. Sample holiday treats. Sale runs thru Dec. 15, Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. plus evenings and weekends when programs are scheduled. Info: 815-877-0118.

Nature Rocks Family Nature Club: Geocache Treasures – Welty Environmental Center & Rock County Parks at Happy Hollow County Park outside Janesville, Wis. 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $10/ family. Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game using GPS devices. Two GPS devices available, but bring your own if possible. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

Instant and Rapid Hypnosis Inductions Workshop – enTrance Center, 5844 Elaine Drive. 1-5 p.m. 4 CEUs. Cost $50. Info: 815-397-5901.

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.

National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child – Fill empty shoe boxes with items like toothpaste, toys, school supplies for needy kids around the world. Locations: Temple Baptist Church, 3215 E. State St., Rockford, and Hope Evangelical Free Church, 5656 Elevator Road, Roscoe. Times may vary. Info: www.samaritanspurse.org/occ or 828-278-1470.

Noah’s Ark Second Annual All-You-Can-Eat Chili Dinner – SMSF Club, 1010 Sandy Hollow Road. 3-7 p.m. $8 adults, $4 children younger than 12. Three types of chili, hot dogs, dessert and chili toppings. Cash bar. 50/50 raffle and raffle baskets, bake sale. Tickets available at the door.

Thankful Table – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 3-4:30 p.m. All ages. Create decorations and place settings. Info: 815-965-7606.

Word 2010 in a Day – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 12-6 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Learn the fundamentals of MS Word. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Hockey: Rockford IceHogs vs. Peoria Rivermen – 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, Nov. 20

Ethnic Heritage Museum Christmas Holilday Traditions – 1129 S. Main St. Noon-4 p.m. Two-day open house. Special holiday displays for African-American, Hispanic, Italian, Lithuanian, Irish, and Polish. Cost: $3/adult, $5/family, $2/students, members free. Info: 815-962-7402.

“Canoe the Rock” – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 9 a.m.-noon. Meet at Heritage Farm. Register by Nov. 18 at 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

22nd Annual Mayor’s Interfaith Thanksgiving Program – Fisher Memorial Chapel, Rockford College, 5050 E. State St. 3 p.m. Theme: “The Cry of Hunger at Thanksgiving.” Special music by Womansong Chorale. Various faith communities offer prayers. Free-will offering. Info: 815-633-0492.

Charlie Brown and Charles Schulz: An Appreciation of Peanuts – Discovery Center, Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St., 2-3 p.m. Cost: $1/person, members, $10/person general public. Includes admission tro Discovery Center and Peanuts … Naturally. Info: 815-963-6769.

Schnuck’s Cooks – All Schnuck’s, Logli and Hilander stores. Featuring Frieda’s Fingerling Potatoes and Cipoline Onions in a Balsamic Roasted Potato recipe. Info: www.friedascomSchnucksProduceU.

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.

“And With Your Spirit, An Instructdion on the Implementation of the Third Roman Missal” – WREX-TV, 6 a.m. Part one of a two-part series explaining changes in the Catholic Mass.

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.

Turkey Skate – Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 N. Perryville Road. 2-4 p.m. Live DJ music, take a free lesson, turkey bowling, have pictures taken with “Mr. Turkey” ($2/photo). Prize drawings. Admission $5 includes skate rental; ages 2 and younger admitted free. Info: 815-987-8800.

Monday, Nov. 21

Free Pool & Monday Night Football – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Info: 815-877-8007.

National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child – Fill empty shoe boxes with items like toothpaste, toys, school supplies for needy kids around the world. Locations: Temple Baptist Church, 3215 E. State St., Rockford, and Hope Evangelical Free Church, 5656 Elevator Road, Roscoe. Times may vary. Info: www.samaritanspurse.org/occ or 828-278-1470.

Holiday Art & Craft Sale – Woman-space, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Unique gifts by local artists. Sale runs thru Dec. 15, Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. plus evenings and weekends during special programs. Info: 815-877-0118.

Rockford Network of Professional Women’s Luncheon – Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Road. Topic: “The Evolution of Gender Bias in the Workplace”, speaker Linda Grist Cunningham, former executive editor of the Rockford Register Star. Lunch at noon, program at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $16/person, $18 for walk-ins via cash or check only. Reserve by Nov. 17 at: 815-977-7447 or rockfordnetwork.biz.

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.

Katie’s Cup Book Club Discussion – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Book: Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson. Free. Info: 815-962-4279.

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.

Ostomy Support Group – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Foundation Room, 5666 E. State St. 7:30 p.m. Info: 815-397-2514.

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

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

For The Bible Tells Me So – JustGoods Listening Room, 201 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Film about gay rights, co-sponsored by Rockford Urban Ministries and PFLAG Rockford. Free. Info: 815-964-7111.

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. 22

Operation Christmas Child – Fill empty shoe boxes with items like toothpaste, toys, school supplies for needy kids around the world. Locations: Temple Baptist Church, 3215 E. State St., Rockford, and Hope Evangelical Free Church, 5656 Elevator Road, Roscoe. Times may vary. Info: www.samaritanspurse.org/occ or 828-278-1470.

Holiday Art & Craft Sale – Woman-space, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Unique gifts by local artists. Sale runs thru Dec. 15, Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. plus evenings and weekends during special programs. Info: 815-877-0118.

Basics of Solar Electricity – Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 6-8:30 p.m. Info: 815-921-3900.

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.

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.

Public Tours of Coronado Performing Arts Center – Coronado PAC, 314 N. Main St. 7 p.m. Tickets: $7. Call ahead for reservation at 815-968-0595.

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 6 weeks, thru Nov. 15. 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 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.

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

From the Nov. 16-22, 2011, issue

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