Community Calendar: Week of Feb. 1-7, 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: “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. Opening Jan. 28: About Robots: The Interactive Exhibition thru April 29. 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. Computer classes Mon. and Wed. from 9:30-11:30 a.m. beginning March 12 thru April 11. Class will meet two times per week for 5 weeks. Class size is limited. Pre-registration and $50 commitment deposit required prior to first class. Fee will be refunded after you complete the class. Register/ 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.

Registration for The Winter Zodiac – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Feb. 3. 7-8 p.m. For ages 6 and up. Meet at Weiskopf Observatory. Free. Register by Feb. 2. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Trip to Art Institute – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Feb. 8. Meet at Jarrett Center at 10 a.m. All ages. Cost: $15/person or $25/couple. Museum fees not included. Register by Feb. 6. 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 . Info: 815-645-8872.

Registration for Owl Prowl – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Mon., Feb. 16 7 p.m. Take a night hike; meet at Jarrett Center. $2/person. Register by Feb. 8. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

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.

Reservation for PAWS Humane Society Fur Ball Dinner – Giovanni’s Restaurant, 610 N. Bell School Road. Date: Feb. 11. Cocktails, 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30, live auction 8 p.m. Info: 815-299-PAWS (7297) or www. PAWSHS.org.

Reservations for Valentine Potluck and Chocolate Dessert Sale – Second Congregational Church, 318 N. Church St. Date: Feb. 11. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch: Bring a light Valentine entree to serve 6-8. Breads, beverages and dessert will be provided. Chocolate Dessert: Bring a dessert item priced and wrapped for sale. Speaker Andrea Wright, AAUW member. RSVP by Feb. 8 to 815-877-4762 or joysd248@att.net.

Registration for Sweetheart Skiing – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Feb. 12, 1-4 p.m. Meet at Jarrett Center. All ages. $2/person. Register by Feb. 8. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Upcoming: Kid Concert – Magic Matt – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Feb. 11. Meet at Jarrett Center at 3 p.m. All ages. Free. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Coupons for Fund-raiser for “Thrivent Builds” Lutheran Habitat House – Denali’s Pizza, 4190 Newburg Road. Dates: Feb. 13 and 14. 15 percent of your purchase (before tax) will be donated to Rockford 2012 “Thrivent Builds” Habitat for Humanity home. Pick up your Denali’s coupon at a Lutheran church. Info: 815-708-6523.

Registration for Free EKG Screens for High School Students – Heart Hospital at SwedishAmerican, Rockford. Date: Feb. 15. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Info: 815-968-4400, ext. 62894 or asammons@swedishamerican.org.

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

Volunteer Tutors Needed – The Literacy Council Tutor Workshop Series invites you to sign up. Six classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays at 982 N. Main St.. Feb. 6 & 7. Info: 815-963-READ (7323).

Wednesday, Feb. 1

Environmental Film Series: Windfall – Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 6-10 p.m. Cost: $1. Discussion to follow. Advance registration: 815-921-3900.

Ohio Valley Gold & Silver Refinery Roadshow – Holiday Inn, 7550 E. State St. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Online system connects with 10,000-plus collectors. Info: 217-726-7590.

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.

Free EKG Screenings for High School Students – Belvidere Medical Center, 1700 Henry Luckow Lane. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes and begin at 5:30 p.m. Info: 815-968-4400, ext. 62894 or asammons@swedishamerican.org.

RU Ready to be an Entrepreneur? – Rock Valley College Technology Center, 3301 N. Mulford Road. Free. Sponsored by SCORE. Info: www.northernillinoisscore.org/workshop-ruready.html.

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.

YA Monthly Movies @ Main: Priest –Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. Rated PG-13. Ages 12-19. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606.

Online Job Search – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 pm. Ages 13 and older. Must be proficient with Internet Explorer. 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.

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.

Young Adult Advisory Board – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-7 p.m. Ages 13-19. How can the library better serve youth? To apply, see Kathi Kresol in Youth Services, call or e-mail her at 815-965-7606, ext. 682 or kkresol@rockfordpubliclibrary.org.

Lizard Man & Joe Keith: Comedy – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 8 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

Thursday, Feb. 2

Walk-In Cholesterol Screening Clinic – Heartland Community Church, 1280 S. Alpine Road. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. “Heart Month Special” on Lipid Panel and Comprehensive Metabolic panel, $25. Tests require a 10-hour fast, but it is recommended to drink plenty of water prior to screening. Info: 815-720-4000.

Winnebago County Candidates Forum – Allen Chapel, 3000 Rural St. 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by AAUW, League of Women Voters and others.

Ohio Valley Gold & Silver Refinery Roadshow – Holiday Inn, 7550 E. State St. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Online system connects with 10,000-plus collectors. Info: 217-726-7590.

Career Expo and Job Fair – Community Building Complex, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. Noon-4 p.m. Hosted by The Workforce Connection. Info: www.theworkforceconnection.org.

Blue Blazers Toastmasters Meeting – Hamilton Sundstrand, 4747 Harrison Ave. Noon-1 p.m. Info: 815-968-6860.

Free “Leaving Your Legacy” Workshop – Booker Washington Center, 524 Kent St. 1 p.m. Learn how to preserve family photos, birth records, marriage licenses, military records, awards, trophies, more. Sponsored by Lifescape Community Services, Inc., and Booker Washington Center. Info: 815-962-9117.

Career College for High School Students Info – Rock Valley College, Stenstrom Center, 4151 Samuel-son Road. 6-7:30 p.m. Learn about dual credit courses, get help in filling out RVC applications. Info: 815-921-4086.

Internet – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: Introduction to computers or the equivalent. Info: 815-965-7606.

Teen ‘Scape – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 4-7 p.m. Ages 10-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

Beginning Computer for the Absolute Beginner – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

Love Your Library – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 11:15-12:15 p.m. All ages. Must enter by side door. Info: 815-965-7606.

Sweet Tooth Styles – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 4-7 p.m. Ages 10-19. 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 on eligibility, enrollment, benefits. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Happiness Club Meeting – North Suburban Library, 6340 N. Second St., Loves Park. 6:30-8 p.m. Speaker Jodell Gabriel presents an overview of aromatherapy. Free. Info: 888-637-3563.

Concert of Prayer – St. Luke’s Missionary Baptist Church, 2919 19th St. 7 p.m. Worship & prayer, open to public. Sponsored by National Day of Prayer Committee and Rockford Renewal Ministires. Info: 815-962-6246.

Nondenominational Bible Talks on New Testament Teachings of Jesus – Winnebago Farm Bureau, 1925 S. Meridian Road. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. All are welcome. Info: 815-670-4387.

QuickBooks Workshop – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 18 and older. 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Sunset Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Main St. 5-5:45 p.m. Ages 4-10. 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.

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.

QuickBooks – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: Must be able to mail merge in MS Word and create a chart in MS Excel. Registration is required. 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, Feb. 3

“The Role of Philanthropic Advisors” – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. 7:30-9 a.m. Presented by the Northern Illinois Planned Giving Council. Cost: $20 for NIPGC members, $35 for non-members. Registration fee includes breakfast. Info: 815-490-1620 or NIPGC@aol.com.

Ohio Valley Gold & Silver Refinery Roadshow – Holiday Inn, 7550 E. State St. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Online system connects with 10,000-plus collectors. Info: 217-726-7590.

Salsa Business Network Luncheon – Spider Sushi Bar & Restaurant, 4415 Harrison Ave., Rockford. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $12 at the door. RSVP at: 815-289-5970.

Benefit for Mitchel Krause Scholarship Fund – Park Lanes, 5318 N. Second St., Loves Park. Donations can also be made to Mitchel Krause Scholarship Fund, c/o Gateway Community Bank, 5390 Williams Drive, Roscoe, IL 61073. Info on event or scholarship: MK23memorial@gmail.com.

Conversational Spanish – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Bookworm Bakery & Café, 6685 E. State St. 4-6 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606.

The Winter Zodiac – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 7-8 p.m. For ages 6 and up. Meet at Weiskopf Observatory. Free. Register by Feb. 2. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

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 Jefferson St. 4-5 p.m. Ages 9-13. Info: 815-965-7606.

Diabetes Support Group – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, St. Francis Room, 5666 E. State St. 6:30 p.m. open discussion. Free. Info: 815-395-5159.

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.

Monster Jam – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. 7:30 p.m. Monster truck series showcasing freestyle and racing competition among machines averaging 12 feet by 12 feet, weighing at least 10,000 pounds. Tickets: $20 adults, $5 children age 12 and younger, limited number of Gold Circle seats available. Info: 815-968-5222. $5 discount coupons available at participating Advance Auto Parts locations thru Feb. 3.

Saturday, Feb. 4

Walk-In Cholesterol Screening Clinic – Heartland Community Church, 1280 S. Alpine Road. 8 a.m.-noon “Heart Month Special” on Lipid Panel and Comprehensive Metabolic panel, $25. Tests require a 10-hour fast, but it is recommended to drink plenty of water prior to screening. Info: 815-720-4000.

Ohio Valley Gold & Silver Refinery Roadshow – Holiday Inn, 7550 E. State St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Online system connects with 10,000-plus collectors. Info: 217-726-7590.

Atwood Wanderings – Atwood Park, 2685 New Milford School Road. Morning or afternoon. Fee: $7/person ($9 non-resident), or bring a sack lunch and save $2 by signing up for same-day morning and afternoon programs. Info: 815-987-8800.

February Visit Day – Rockford College, Burpee Center, 5050 E. State St. 8:30 a.m.-noon. Application fee will be waived if students fill out their application form today. Reserve at: 815-226-4050 or 800-892-2984 or http://www.rockford.edu/?VisitDay.

Turner Hall Open House – 1217 17th Ave., Monroe, Wis. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Creative room displays and decor, entree & wine sampling, facility tours, slide presentation, drawings for Ratskeller gift certificates, etc. Info: 608-325-3461.

Winter Trails & Naturalist Tales – Atwood Center, 2685 New Milford School Road. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Presented by U of I Extension-Winnebago County. Fee: $30, includes lunch, two keynote speakers, one guided outdoor hike and snowshoe rental. Register at 815-986-4357 or http://web.extension.illinois.edu/sw.

Traditional Japanese Snow Viewing Tea Ceremony – Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road. Ceremony times from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. $25/person; reservations required. Limited to 15 participants for each of the times. Info: 815-229-9390, ext. 10.

Paper Bag Princess Party – Cherry Valley Public Library District, 755 E. State St. 1 p.m. Ages 3 and older. Children’s program based on the book, The Paper Bag Princess. Info: 815-332-5161.

Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society – Spring Creek United Church of Christ, 4500 Spring Creek Road. 1:30 p.m. Program about Greenwood Cemetery history. Free, open to all interested persons. Info: 815-230-1040.

Saturday Spectacular: Terrific Teeth!- Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11-11:45 a.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Water Your Roots: Grow Your Family Tree – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 3-5:15 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Discover your ancestry. 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.

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.

Monster Jam – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. Pit party, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monster truck series showcasing freestyle and racing competition at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Machines averaging 12 feet by 12 feet, weighing at least 10,000 pounds. Tickets: $20 adults, $5 children age 12 and younger, limited number of Gold Circle seats available. Info: 815-968-5222. $5 discount coupons available at participating Advance Auto Parts locations thru Feb. 3.

Sunday, Feb. 5

All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast – Monroe Township Firefighters Association, 104 West St., Monroe Center, Wis. 7-11 a.m. Cost: $7.50 adults, $3 children ages 6-12, age 5 and younger, free.

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.

Monday, Feb. 6

The Skin I’m In – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 Jefferson St. 4:30-5:30 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Applications/Workshop for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship – DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb. 5-7 p.m. and Freeport School Dist. Admin. Office, 5-8 p.m. Workshops open to public, male and female. Applications available at all area high schools, public libraries and members of the organization, or e-mail to RACDSTscholarship@hotmail.com.

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.

Valentine Party – Cherry Valley Public Library District, 755 E. State St. 6 p.m. Ages 6 and up. Design a quilt square, games, stories, crafts, activities. Info: 815-332-5161.

MS PowerPoint 2010 – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: Proficient familiarity with computers. Info: 815-965-7606.

Excel – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: Must have a good understanding of MS Word. 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.

Tuesday, Feb. 7

Benefit for Jimmy Newcomer – Texas Roadhouse, 7240 Walton St. 2-10 p.m. Dinner fund-raiser and silent auction to help 19-year-old serving assistant who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Special appearances by Rockford IceHogs. Restaurant will donate all tips and 10 percent of all sales to Jimmy’s family.

Love Your Library – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. Noon-12:45 p.m. All ages. Must enter by side door. Info: 815-965-7606.

Beginning MS Word 2010 – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: Proficient familiarity with mouse and keyboard. Info: 815-965-7606.

Sweet Tooth Styles – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 10-19. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Teen ‘Scape – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 10-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

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.

Northwest Illinois Audubon Society Meeting – St. John United Church of Christ, Freeport. 7 p.m. Topic: “Do We Live Above An Underground Lake?” Speaker Larry Lyons, a master groundwater contractor. Free.

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 Feb. 1-7, 2012, issue