Community Calendar: Week of Jan. 11-17, 2012

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. $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 Organization Across Rockford (formerly 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: 815-632-9880 or 815-563-4309 or 815-275-7179.

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.

Lazy Dog Yoga Studio – 5428 Williams Drive, Roscoe. $10 per drop-in class or 6 classes for $50. Chair Yoga every Friday at noon, Kundalini Yoga every Saturday at 9 a.m. Info: 970-485-0249.

YMCA of Rock River Valley – I.D. Pennock Branch, 200 Y Blvd., 815-489-1252. Northeast Branch, 8451 Orth Road, Loves Park. 815-489-3352.

Nominations sought for NLI George & Barbara Fell Award – Individuals with outstanding achievements in land conservation. Submit to Natural Land Institute, 815-964-6666 or www.NaturalLand.org. Deadline: Jan. 27.

Registration for Schools Day Out – Welty Environmental Center at Beckman Mill County Park, 8606 W. County Road H, Beloit, Wis. Date: Jan. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 6-12. Cost: $14 per FWEC member, $20 nonmember. Register by Jan. 12. Info: 608-361-1377.

Registration for Trip to Cave of the Mounds – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Jan. 18. Meet at Jarrett Center at 10 a.m. Cost: $15/person, $25/couple. All ages welcome. Cave admission not included. Register by Jan. 12 at 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for “Living with Alz-heimer’s” program – Alzheimer’s Association, 1111 S. Alpine Road, Suite 307. Dates: Jan. 18-Feb. 1, 1-3 p.m. Info: 815-484-1300.

Registration for Third Annual Stone Bridge Trail Marathon & 5K Races – Date: Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, 7 a.m. Race registration closes at 200 runners. Registration for marathon, $80 thru Oct. 5, $90 after. Registration for each 5K run is $25 thru October, $30 after. Info/Register: 815-623-5858 or www.ymcastonebridgemarathon.org.

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

Wednesday, Jan. 11

Trip to Chicago Art Institute – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Meet at Jarrett Center 10 a.m.-7 p.m. All ages. Cost: $15 person, $25 couple. Museum admission not included. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Book Signing Event: Webbs Norman – Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, 1354 N. Second St. 5-7 p.m. Webbs Norman’s book, Building a Lasting Dream 1909 to 2009: A History of the Rockford Park District. Public is welcome; books can be purchased at Garden Gate Gifts for a $20 donation. Info: 815-987-8800 or www.rockfordparkdistrict.org.

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.

Partner Family Search for Habitat for Humanity – Salvation Army Building, 422 S. Main St., Belvidere. 5:30-7 p.m. Family must be able to perform at least 300 hours of sweat equity work on the home, be a Boone County resident for at least a year, and able to pay affordable monthly mortgage payments. Info: 815-288-6382.

H & R Block Blood Drive – 6373 E. State St. (in Forest Plaza next to Big Lots). 3-6 p.m. H & R Bl.ock offers any customer a free second-look review when they sign up to donate. First-time donors, bring a photo ID. Info/scheduling: 815-654-8848.

Breastfeeding Class – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, St. Anthony and St. Joseph’s rooms, 5666 E. State St. 7-9 p.m. Fathers are welcome. Free. Register at: 815-227-2696.

Celebrate Aldo Leopold’s Birthday – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 6:30-8:30 p.m. See the film Green Fire. Free. Info: 815-335-2915.

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, Cancer Care Library, 5666 E. State St. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Info: 815-227-2629.

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

Hockey: Rockford IceHogs vs. Houston Aeros – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. 6:35 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.

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

Thursday, Jan. 12

Book Release: Webbs Norman Book – Building a Lasting Dream 1909 to 2009: A History of the Rockford Park District. Available at: Webbs Norman Center, 401 S. Main St., Rockford; Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 N. Perryville Road, Loves Park; Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, 1354 N. Second St., Rockford.

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

Diversity Business Luncheon – Cliffbreakers Resort & Conference Center, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. 11:30 a.m. Keynote speaker: Andrea Zopp, president of the Chicago Urban League. Cost: $35/person. Advance registration required at 815-218-3661 or online at www.rockfordkingday.com.

Invest in Yourself Luncheon – Giovanni‘s Restaurant, 610 N. Bell School Road.11:30 a.m. Keynote speaker: Lisa Berlage. Guest speaker: Kelly Epperson. Sponsored by Wipfli Hewins Investment Advisors, LLC. Register/Info: 888-520-3040.

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.

Bundle Up! – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. Noon-12:45 p.m. All ages. 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.

Live Your Dream College Fair – Cliffbreakers Resort & Conference Center, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. 6-8 p.m. High school students and their parents invited to explore college and career opportunities. Free.

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.

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.

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

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.

Preschool Picnic Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. Noon-12:45 p.m. Ages 3-6. Bring a lunch. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Unplugged Gamers Night – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 5-7 p.m. Ages 13-19. Board games, Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card or classic card games. 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.

YA Anime/Manga Club – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 13-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

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, Jan. 13

Live Your Dream College Fair – Cliffbreakers Resort & Conference Center, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. High school students and their parents invited to explore college and career opportunities. Free.

SHIP Services for Seniors – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Volunteer Services office, 5666 E. State St. 9-11 a.m. With SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) volunteers. Appointments required by calling 815-395-5064.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner – JT’s Bourbon St. Grille, 1407 N. Main St. 6 p.m. Commemorative dinner buffet honoring the civil rights leader, featuring some of his favorite foods. $10/ person or $6 RSVP. Info: 815-964-4400.

Cabin in the Woods Gathering – Severson Dells Nature Center: Rotary Forest Preserve. 6-7:30 p.m. Enjoy hot chocolate, look for owls and animal tracks. Reservations required. Info: 815-335-2915.

After Hours Book Discussion: Their Eyes Were Watching God – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 7-9 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Saturday, Jan. 14

DigiScan – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Bring your own laptop, external hard digitally. Future classes will teach drive or USB drive. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Saturday Spectacular: You are SOOO Gross! – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11-11:45 a.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

In Print Writers’ Meeting – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 1-4 p.m. Info: 815-275-9226.

Scrapbook Saturday – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 3-5 p.m. Ages 8 and older. Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult. Info: 815-965-7606.

Pharmacy Technician School Class – Perryville Business Centers, 6957 Olde Creek Road. Suite 2300, Rockford. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Hosted by Rx Tech Prep. Info: www.rxtechprep.net or 888-560-5953.

Nature Rocks Family Nature Club: Winter Sports – Welty Environmental Center & Rock County Parks. Gibbs Lake County Park outside Evansville, Wis. 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $10/family. Info: 608-361-1377.

Railroad Lecture – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St. 2 p.m. Dr. Simon Cordery of Monmouth College will give the lecture.Tickets: $5 non-members, $2 members. Info: 815-964-2424.

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

Benefit for Diane McLain – Cliffbreakers Resort & Conference Center, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. 4 p.m., dinner at 6. Heartland Hospice volunteer Diane McLain is herself a cancer victim; benefit is booked up, but if you would like to donate, go to annieryan1979@gmail.com.

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

Paranormal Evening at the Roadhouse Restaurant – 807 S. Seventh St., Oregon, Ill. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tour of the restaurant and history, presented by Mark Dorsett. Includes buffet dinner. $25/person. Info: 815-871-4239.

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.

Sunday, Jan. 15

Frosty and Friends Ice Skating – Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 N. Perryville Road. 2-4 p.m. Learn to Skate lessons, music by a live DJ, prize drawings. Admission includes skate rental, $5; free for ages 2 and younger. Info: 815-987-8800.

Illinois Prairies 1815-1840 – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 2 p.m. Speaker Norm Moline, Ph.D. from University of Chicago. Based on pioneers’ historical journals. Free. Register at 815-332-5161 or www.cherryvalley.lib.il.us.

An Evening of Remembrance – St. Paul Church of God in Christ, 1001 Wigton Ave. 6 p.m. Free.

Monday, Jan. 16

A Day of Celebration – West Middle School, 1900 N. Rockton Ave. 11 a.m. Speakers: Dr. Robert Head, president of Rockford College; Jeremy DeWeerdt, lead pastor of Rockford First; Gloria Cudia, community activist. Performance by high school and community choirs. Free.

Martin Luther King Jr. School’s Out Ice Skating Session – Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 N. Perryville Road, Loves Park. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission: $5 adult, ($5.50 non-resident) and $4 youth ($4.50 non-resident); skate rental available for $2. Info: 815-969-4069 or 815-987-8800.

MLK Monday at Discovery Center – 711 N. Main St. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. In the art studio, kids can make their own Martin Luther King Dream Viewer. Museum admission: $7 for children and adults; children 1 and younger are admitted free.

App Inventor for Android – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 1-3 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Schools Day Out – Welty Environmental Center at Beckman Mill County Park, 8606 W. County Road H, Beloit, Wis. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 6-12. Cost: $14 per FWEC member, $20 nonmember. Info: 608-361-1377.

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

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

Katie’s Choice Book Club – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Book: The Power of One by Bruce Courtenay. Info: 815-962-4279.

Hockey: Rockford IceHogs vs. Texas Stars – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. 1p.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.

Tuesday, Jan. 17

January Life Breakfast – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. 7:30-8:45 a.m. Hosted by The Howard Center for Family, Religion & Society and World Congress of Families. Speaker: Dr. Alveda C. King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cost: $20 adults, $15 students, $200 table; $100 program sponsors. Info: 815-964-5819.

Free EKGs Screenings for High School Students – Heart Hospital at SwedishAmerican, 1400 Charles St. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes and begin at 5:30 p.m. Info: 815-968-4400, ext. 62894.

“First and Third” Open Art Studio – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 4-6 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Finding Grants for a Non-Profit Organization – Rockford Public Library, Main Library second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-3:30 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Turning 65 – Get the Facts – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 50 and older. Social Security, original Medicare Parts A and B, Supplemental Insurance, Medicare Parts C and D. Info about eligibility, enrollment, benefits, resources. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

SwedishAmerican Caring Canines Program – SwedishAmerican Conference Center, 1401 E. State St. If you and your dog are registered with a therapy dog organization, consider attending a Temperament/Skills Assessment. Appointments available at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Info: 779-696-2166.

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

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

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

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From the Jan. 11-17, 2012, issue

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