Community Calendar: Week of Dec. 14-20, 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. Now: 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. 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 “A Journey to Bethlehem” – Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1045 Belvidere Road, Belvidere. 45-minute tour given on three days: Dec. 16, 6:30-9 p.m.; Dec. 17, 3-8 p.m.; Dec. 18, 2-6 p.m. Reserve by Dec . 14. Info: 815-544-8058, ext. 325.

Registration for Winter Solstice – Byron Forest Preserve, Weiskopf Observatory, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Dec. 21, 10 a.m. View the sun. All; ages. Register by Dec. 20. Free. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Festival of Trees – Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St., Sycamore. Display of more than 20 trees thru December. Live animal presentations, 10:30-11 a.m. and tours at 2 p.m. Info: 815-895-9777.

Registration for Made in America: Mammals – Byron Forest Preerve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Dec. 22, 5-7 p.m. Meet at Jarrett Center. All ages. Register by Dec. 21. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Candlelight Winter Solstice Celebration – Woman-space, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Date: Dec. 21,6-8 p.m. Cost: $10 (members $5). Led by Dorothy Bock. Register by Dec. 19. Info: 815-877-0118.

Dental Group of Rockford, 3065 N. Perryville Road, will accept donations for Toys for Tots now thru Dec. 16.

Do you need help? Gamblers Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. every Monday. Call Roger at 815-601-8894.

Wednesday, Dec. 14

Snow and Icing – Cookie Decorating Party – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, 2138 S. Winnebago St. 5-6 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

EarthMatters Group – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Noon-1:15 p.m. Environmental topics; bring a sack lunch. Suggested donation: $5. Info: 815-877-0118.

DNR Hunter Education Course – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Dates: Dec. 14, 16. 6-9 p.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

MELD Gift Wrapping – Sears at CherryVale Mall, main level. Make a donation, and MELD volunteers will wrap your gifts, every Wednesday thru Dec. 21.

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.

Computer Skills for the Workplace Workshop – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St.12 -8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Two-day workshop. 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.

Kids Club – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 5-6 p.m. 5-6 p.m. 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.

Rockford Park District & RACVB Unveil Vision for the Future of Amateur Sports Tourism – Former Ingersoll Building, 301 S. Water St. 5:30 p.m. Learn how the region plans to retain, regain and grow the regional sports market.

Rockford Public Schools Community Input Meeting – Welsh Elementary School Gymnasium, 2100 Huffman Blvd. 6-7 p.m.

Pizza Tasting Party – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-7 p.m. Ages 12-19. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

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.

Prezi – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Web-based program that allows you to create a presentation that goes beyond a slideshow. 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.

Rockford Public Schools Community Input Meeting – Auburn High School Library, 5110 Auburn St. 6-7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15

Children’s Holiday Shoppe – The MarketPlace, 5846 E. State St. 3 - 7 p.m. Affordable shopping for parents, sponsored by Children’s Home & Aid, Tues., Thurs. & Sat. thru Dec. 17. Info: 815-962-1043.

Computer Skills for the Workplace Workshop – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St.12 -8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Two-day workshop. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Make Your Own Holiday Gift Wrap/Bag – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 10-19. 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. 12-12:45 p.m. Ages 3-6. Info: 815-965-7606.

Snow and Icing – Cookie Decorating Party – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 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.

Teen ‘Scape – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 4-7 p.m. Ages 10-19. Play games on Wii or Playstation, surf the Internet, play board games. Info: 815-965-7606.

Board of Commissioners of Rockford Housing Authority – Rockford Housing Authority, 223 S. Winnebago St. 4 p.m. Info: 815-489-8500.

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

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.

Holiday Grief Support Group – Beloit Regional Hospice, 655 Third St., Suite 200, Beloit, Wis. 5:30-7 p.m. Info: 608-363-7421.

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.

Christmas Critters – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 4-4:45 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Yoga for Women – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 9:30-10:45 a.m. Cost: $36 or $13/class (members $30 or $12/class). Dress comfortably and bring a sticky mat. Info: 815-877-0118.

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

Swing Dancing – St. Edward Church, 3004 11th St. 8-10:30 p.m. Every Thurs. Info: 815-914-7441.

Parent Power – Jefferson High School Library, 4145 Samuelson Road. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monthly sessions to help parents learn how to help their children become successful in post-secondary education and careers. Topic: Community service.

Rockford Public Schools Community Input Meeting – King Elementary School Gymnasium, 1306 S. Court St. 6-7 p.m.

Northern IL Tea Party Meeting – Rockton Township Offices, 1315 N. Blackhawk [note new location this month). 6:30 p.m. Info: 815-277-1144.

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.

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, Dec. 16

Township & Multi-Township Assessors Instructional Meeting – Winnebago County Administration Building, 404 Elm St., Room 303. 10:30 a.m. Conducted by Winne-bago Co. Supervisor of Assessments Thomas Walsh. Open to public.

“A Journey to Bethlehem” – Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1045 Belvidere Road, Belvidere. 45-minute tour given on three days: Dec. 16, 6:30-9 p.m.; Dec. 17, 3-8 p.m.; Dec. 18, 2-6 p.m. Info: 815-544-8058, ext. 325.

DNR Hunter Education Course – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Dates: Dec. 14, 16. 6-9 p.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Make Your Own Holiday Gift Wrap/Bag – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 10-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

Eagle Scout Fund-raiser – Beltline Café, 325 W. South St., Freeport. 5:30-6 p.m., Auction preview. 6-7 p.m. Dinner. 7-9 p.m. Live auction. Donate directly or attend the dinner. Cost: $30 advance, $35 at the door. Info: 815-990-6177 or www.troop4freeport.org.

Undertaker’s Last Chance for Christmas – Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Road. 9 a.m.-noon. Home delivery available by calling 779-200-0667. Info: 815-987-8884.

Winter Celebration – Fairview Early Childhood Center, 512 Fairview Ave. Special assemblies at 9-10 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Songs, visit from Santa, his elves, reindeer and a holiday camel.

Holiday Party – Wilson ASPIRE, 520 N. Pierpont Ave. 9-11 a.m. Hosted by Guilford student council. Christmas carols, snacks, and visit from Santa. Not open to the public.

Cross Country Skiing – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Noon-4 p.m. Meet at Jarrett Center. All ages. Cost: $5/person. Register by Dec. 13. Info: 815-234-3535, ext. 200.

Senior Drop-In Computer Lab – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 2-4 p.m. Ages 55 and older. For beginners who know how to use a mouse and keyboard. Registration is not required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

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.

SOUNS for Infants – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Children’s Area, 6685 E. State St. 6-6:45 p.m. Ages under 2. 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.

Black Cinema Discussion Series: Sankofa – 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.

Winter Hike – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 5-7 p.m. Meet at Jarrett Center. All ages. Register by Dec. 13. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

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, 8-10 p.m. Info: 815-969-4069.

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.

Saturday, Dec. 17

“A Journey to Bethlehem” – Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1045 Belvidere Road, Belvidere. 45-minute tour, Dec. 17, 3-8 p.m.; Dec. 18, 2-6 p.m. Reserve by Dec . 14. Info: 815-544-8058, ext. 325.

Children’s Holiday Shoppe – The MarketPlace, 5846 E. State St. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Affordable shopping for parents, sponsored by Children’s Home & Aid, Tues. & Sat. thru Dec. 17. Info: 815-962-1043.

Playing for Peace – Jefferson High School gymnasium, 4145 Samuel-son Road. 2-5 p.m. In memory of Brandon Marcus Wright. Basketball game, activities for kids and adults, raffle prizes, information booths on violence prevention, help center, art gallery section. Radio celebrity appearances.

Blood Drive – Verdi Club, 782 N. Madison St. 2-6 p.m. In support of cancer patient Christopher Rydeberg. Info: 815-968-8119.

Snowshoeing (with instruction) – Seth B. Atwood Park. Youth must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Pre-registration requested. Info: 815-874-7576.

Nature Rocks Family Nature Club: Mystic White Tails – Walt Lindemann Sportsman’s County Park outside Janesville, Wis. 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $10 per family. See the white-tailed deer display; learn about their daily care and feed the deer. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

Holidays Around the World – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 3-4:30 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Saturday Spectacular: Christmas with Rudolf! Wacky DAVE Rudolf, That Is! – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 11-11:45 a.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Holiday Grief Support Group – Beloit Regional Hospice, 655 Third St., Suite 200, Beloit, Wis. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Info: 608-363-7421.

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.

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

Book vs. Movie: Flipped – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6-9 p.m. For girls ages 9-13. Cost: $10. Register by Dec. 14. Info: 815-877-0118.

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.

Hockey: Rockford IceHogs vs. Milwaukee Admirals – 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, Dec. 18

“A Journey to Bethlehem” – Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1045 Belvidere Road, Belvidere. 45-minute tour, 2-6 p.m. Reserve by Dec . 14. Info: 815-544-8058, ext. 325.

“Toys for Tots Sundays” – CoCo Key Water Resort, Best Western Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center, 7801 E. State St. Partnership with Marine Toys for Tots. Sundays, thru Dec. 18, guests who bring a new, unwrapped toy to CoCo Key will receive up to four half-price admissions. Offer valid 2 p.m.- close.

Gingerbread World – Santa’s Workshop – Sapora Playworld, 4150 N. Perryville Road, Loves Park. 12-5 p.m. Ages 0-12. Explore the lighted winter wonderland, join in games and crafts, decorating cookies, have pictures taken with Santa ($2 per photo). Dress in your elf costume. Admission: $5 children 3-12, $2 ages 1-2. Info: 815-987-8800.

Skate With Santa – Carlson Ice Arena,324 N. Madison St. 2-4 p.m. Admission including skate rental is $5; children age 2 and younger, free. Info: 815-987-8800.

Special Skate ‘N Play – Attend both skating and Playworld events for just $7/person. Info: 815-987-8800.

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.

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols – Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 412 N. Church St. 5 p.m. Free-will offering. Reception following program. Info: 815-964-5514.

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.

Wesley Willows Luminaries – Wesley Willows, 4141 N. Rockton Ave. 5-8 p.m. Info: 815-316-1500.

Monday, Dec. 19

The Basics of Commercial Vegetable Production – University of Illinois Extension, 915 Alexandra Drive, Belvidere. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info: 815-544-3710.

Kids Club – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 W. Jefferson St. 4:30-5:30 p.m. All ages. 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.

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.

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.

“Basics” Series of Small Farm/Commercial Production Teleconference – University of Illinois Extension Office, 915 Alexandra Drive, Belvidere. 6:30-8 p.m. Topic: “The Basics of Commercial Pumpkin Production.” Register: 815-544-3710.

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

Lap-Band Bariatric Procedure – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State St. 6 p.m. Free, but reservations requested. Info: 815-227-2274.

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.

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

Tuesday, Dec. 20

Busy Winter Days – Discovery Center Museum, Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Hands-on crafts, puzzles, fun art projects. Included with Discovery Center admission. Thru Dec. 23. Info: 815-963-6769.

Hand-Made Ornaments – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 4-5 p.m. All ages. 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.

Insight Meditation – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6:30-8 p.m. Cost $15 (members $12. Ages 15 and up. Vipassana meditation. Info: 815-877-0118.

Public Tours of Coronado Performing Arts Center – Coronado PAC, 314 N. Main St. 7 p.m. $7. Reservations/Info: 815-968-0595.

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.

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

“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.

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.

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From the Dec. 14-20, 2011, issue

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