Community Calendar: Week of Jan. 18-24, 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. $7 adults, $7 children. 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. Donation Day is now first Tuesday of each month. Admission free, donations of any amount welcome. 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.

Rockford Park District Indoor Adult Golf Clinics – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Mondays, 12:30-1:20 p.m. or 1:30-2:20 p.m. Taught by PGA members and apprentices. Thru March 14. Info: 815-987-8800.

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.

Healing Pathways Cancer Resource Center – 2821 Bell School Road, Rockford. Classes in yoga, strength training, Qigong, line dancing and support group. Info: 815-395-5649 or healingpathwayscrc.org.

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.

Reservations for Potato Dinner at Abreo – 515 E. State St. Date: Jan. 24, 5-9 p.m. Cost: $40/person (excluding tax & gratuity). Seating is limited. RSVP: 815-968-9463.

Reservations for Garlic Dinner at Abreo – 515 E. State St. Date: Feb. 7, 5-9 p.m. Cost: $40/person (excluding tax & gratuity). Seating is limited. RSVP: 815-968-9463.

Registration for Owl Prowl – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Thursday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m. Take a night hike; meet at Jarrett Center. $2/person. Register by Jan. 25. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Ice Fishing – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Dates: Jan. 22 and 29. Meet at Jarrett Center at 7a.m., fish till 10 a.m. $5. For all ages, under 5 is free. Register by Jan. 20 or 27. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Art Workshop – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Sunday, Jan. 29. 12-4 p.m. For ages 6 and older. $10 /person. Meet at Keller Center. Register by Jan. 25. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University – Valley Evangelical Covenant Church, 103 S. Maple St. (Rt. 72 & Maple St.), Stillman Valley. Program starts Feb. 13 with 45-minute preview of program Sun., Jan. 29 at 12:30 p.m. Info: 815-645-8872.

Registration for Third Annual Stone Bridge Trail Marathon & 5K Races – Date: Saturday, Oct. 13, 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. 18

Free Admission at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens – 1354 N. Second St., Rockford. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Highlights: “Herbal Teas & Your Health” – 5-6 p.m. Shop at Garden Gate Gifts. Info: 815-987-8898.

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

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.

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

Blackhawk Woodcarvers Meeting – Ken-Rock Community Center, 3218 11th St. 9-10 a.m. Open Carving, 8:30-11 a.m. Info: 815-393-4581.

Trip to Cave of the Mounds – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 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

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.

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.

Prezi – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 pm. Ages 13 and older. Must be familiar with click and drag, copy and paste and PowerPoint software. Registration is not required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Bundle Up! – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 5-6 p.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. Free. Info: 815-395-5159.

Sticky Note Creation Competition – Rockford Public Library, Main Library YA Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 5-8 p.m. Ages 13-19. Build a video game character out of sticky notes. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Will You Ever Be Able to Retire? – North Suburban Library, 6340 N. Second St., Loves Park. 6:30-8 p.m. Rockford Retirement Resource Center presents the “Not Yet Wealthy” free “Money Workshop” that reveals secrets that banks, credit card companies and the IRS aren’t telling you and are afraid to find out. Reservation is required. Info: 800-756-6607.

“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.

YA Gaming Tournament – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, YA Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 13-19. Test lyour gaming skills in various PS3 and Wii games. Info: 815-965-7606.

Beloit International Film Festival Sneak Peek Event – Franchesco’s Ristorante, 7128 Spring Creek Road. 5:30-7:30 p.m. See trailers for some of the top films for this year’s festival. Open to public. Free.

Holistic Moms Network Meeting & Potluck – JustGoods, 201 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Meet new members, bring a dish to share. Info: 815-601-5564.

Book Discussion: Marching to the Mountaintop – Beloit College, Pearson Hall, Moore Lounge, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m. Book by Ann Bausum tells the story of the Memphis sanitation workers’ strike and its impact on the final days of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. Free. Info: 608-363-2849.

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

Thursday, Jan. 19

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.

Katie’s Choice Book Club – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 10 a.m. Book: The Power of One by Bruce Courtenay. Info: 815-962-4279.

Joy for Everyday Living Luncheon – Giovanni’s Restaurant, 610 N. Bell School Road. Noon-1:30 p.m. With Kelly Epperson, author, humorist, happiness coach. Creative Memories consultant Missie Pierson will present her story, “Questions.” Child care by reservation, door prizes. Info: 815-222-3015 or rcwcreservations@aol.com.

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.

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.

“Lincoln, the Indispensable Man” – Rockford College, Fisher Memorial Chapel, 5050 E. State St. 4 p.m. Program by scholar and Abraham Lincoln biographer, Dr. Michael Burlingame. Part of the college’s Forum Series. Free, but tickets required. Info: 815-226-4100.

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.

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 under 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. 12-12:45 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.

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

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.

Unplugged Gamers Night – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 5-7 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. 20

Occupy the Courts Rally – Stanley J. Roszkowski U.S. Courthouse, 211 S. Court St. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Occupy Rockford and other community groups will rally in opposition to the 2010 Supreme Court Citizens United vs. the Federal Elections Committee ruling that affirmed corporations are people and money is speech. This ruling allowed corporations to donate unlimited sums of money to election activities, much of it anonymously.

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.

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.

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

Saturday, Jan. 21

Boy Scout 24 Hour Fire & Food Drive – Highway 251 & Hononegah Road, Roscoe. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Donations of non-perishable food, paper products and hygiene products for Rockton Food Pantry. Monetary donations also accepted. Boy Scouts of Troop 622 will keep the fire going and offer coffee and hot chocolate. Also accepting old American flags for retirement ceremony at 4 p.m.

Rockford Public Schools Gifted Testing – Washington Gifted Academy, 1421 West St. 9 a.m.-noon for kindergarten. 12:30-3:30 p.m. for grades 1-4. Info: 815-966-3182.

Accounting Basics for the Small Business – EIGERlab, 605 Fulton Ave. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Presented by SCORE, facilitated by Dave Rumple of Rumple’s Tax and Consulting Services. Free. Info: ww.northernillinoisscore.org/workshop-accounting-tips-practices.html.

Monster Rats of the Ice Age — Giant Rodents – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 1-2:30 p.m. $18 per child members, $20 per child non-members. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-3433.

Winter Bird Hike – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 8-10:30 a.m. Meet at the Nature Center. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Info: 815-335-2915.

Keith Country Day School Information Fair – Keith Country Day School, 1 Jacoby Place. 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Keithschool.com.

Get Moving: Playing with Food – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. Noon-3 p.m. With Winnebago County Health Department, Univ. of Ill. Extension Office, Univ. of Ill. College of Medicine. Bean Sprouts–Hip and Health Kids Cafe will host a cooking class for kids age 5 and older, 2-2:30 p.m. and 2:30-3 p.m. Included with Museum admission: $7 adults, $7 children ages 2-17. Info: 815-963-6769.

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. Info: 815-965-7606.

Free YMCA Weekend – I.D. Pennock Branch, 200 Y Blvd., Rockford, and Northeast Branch, 8451 Orth Road, Loves Park. Open to the public with activities, games, tours, classes for all family members. No joiner fee. Info: 815-489-1253 (Pennock] or 815-489-3352 [Northeast].

Black Cinema Discussion Series: Their Eyes Were Watching God – 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.

Train for “A Game of Shadows” – Gallowglass Academy, Inc., River Valley Complex, 605 S. Main St., Leaf River, Ill.

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: Wonderful Polar Bears! – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11-11:45 a.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

GED Fair – Rockford Career College, 1130 S. Alpine Road. 1-7 p.m. Sponsored by The Workforce Connection. Info: www.rockfordgedfair.org.

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.

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

Green Drinks Series Kick-off – Cliffbreakers, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. 5:30 p.m. Steve Ernst, exec. director of Rockford Metropolitan Area Planning, presents a report about Rockford area’s Sustainability Planning process. $10 wine & hors d’oeuvres, $4 green “Nibble of the Month.” Info: greendrinks.org.

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

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. 22

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.

Hockey: Rockford IceHogs vs. Milwaukee Admirals – 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, Jan. 23

Word 2010 in a Day – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. Noon-6 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: Must have used MS Word in the past and have good mouse skills. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Discovering Wilderness: An Adventure Guide in Quetico Provincial Park – JustGoods, 201 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Guest Jane McMillan, wilderness guide, will speak to Blackhawk Chapter Sierra Club about her experiences backpacking and canoe trips on the Minnesota-Ontario border. Free, open to the public.

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.

90th State House District Debate – Stillman Valley High School, Stillman Valley. 7 p.m. Sponsored by Ogle County Young Republicans. Free.

Tuesday, Jan. 24

Potato Dinner – Abreo, 515 E. State St. 5-9 p.m. Cost: $40/person (excluding tax & gratuity). Seating is limited. RSVP: 815-96-9463.

RU Ready to be an Entrepreneur? – Cherry Valley Public Library District, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. PowerPoint presentation by Vernon Wanner of SCORE to help you start a business. 6:30 p.m. Info: 815-332-5161.

“Baby 101” – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Life, Foundation Room, 5556 E. State St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-227-2695.

Fourth Tuesday Book Discussion: The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Classroom C, 215 N. Wyman St. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

Stories by the Fire – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 6:30-7:30 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.

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. Info about costs, scholarships, financial aid applications, loans, etc. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Have your free listing in the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication. Listings can be e-mailed to contact@rockrivertimes.com, faxed to 815-964-9825 or called in to 815-964-9767.

From the Jan. 18-24, 2012, issue

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