Community Calendar: Week of Feb. 8-14, 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. Now exhibiting: 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. Cost: $4 or $2 with a snack to share. Info: 815-563-4309 or 815-636-9880.

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 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, 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.

Registration for DNR Hunter Education Course – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Dates: Feb.13, 15, 17 6-9 p.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 217.

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.

Registration for “Behavior & Discipline Issues for Parents and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren” – St. Mary’s Church, 220 E. 2nd St., Byron. Date: Feb. 16. 6-9 p.m. Training for parents of students receiving special education services. 3 CPDUs available for educators. Register by Feb. 9. Info: 866-436-7842, ext. 107.

Reservation for Chocolate Dinner at Social – Social Urban Bar & Restaurant, 509 E. State St. Date: Feb. 13, 5:30 p.m. cocktail hour, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Reserve at 815-708-0877.

Reservation for Valentine’s Day at Abreo – 515 E. State St. Date: Feb. 14. 5 pm. -close. Choice of 3- or 5-course meal. Reserve at 815-968-9463.

Reservation for Un-Valentine’s Day at Social – Social Urban Bar & Restaurant, 509 E. State St. Date: Feb. 14. 4 p.m.-close. For those who have no one special; treat yourself. $5 select craft cocktails, $25 absinthe tours, $35 three-course dinner, or regular full dinner menu. Reserve at: 815-708-0877.

Registration for “Financing Your Storefront” – Carlyle Brewing, 215 E. State St. Date: Feb. 16. 3-5 p.m. Financial professionals will offer tips on applying for loans from SBA. Info on tax credits. No charge if you pre-register at 815-977-5124 or e-mail cathy.mcdermott@rrdp.org. Fee of $10 for those not pre-registered. Seating is limited.

Registration for Small Business Luncheon & Al Lautenslager Workshops – Clock Tower Resort, 7801 E. State St. Presented by EIGERlab. Date: Feb. 16. Workshops I and II – 10-11:15 a.m.; luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $40/person. Register by Wednesday, Feb. 15 at rockfordchamber.com or by mail to: EIGERlab, 605 Fulton Ave., Rockford, IL 61103. Info: 815-965-3522.

Registration for Ninth Annual Journey of the Heart Auction Benefit – Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Road. Date: Feb. 17. Benefit for The Haven Network. 6 p.m. social hour & silent auction; 6:30 p.m. dinner; 7 p.m. live auction. Cost: $50/person. Register by Feb. 10. Info: 815-962-1512.

Registration for “Soap Making Workshop” – Angelic Organics Learning Center, Caledonia, Ill. Date: Feb. 18. 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Cost: $60. Pre-register at 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for Native Gardening Tips and Tricks – Welty Environmental Center at Beckman Mill County Park,11600 S. County Road H, off Highway 81. Date: Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5 suggested donation. Register by Feb. 20 at 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

Questions about Right-to-Carry? Come to Town Hall Meeting, Feb. 22, 7-9 p.m. at Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 8

Annual Spring Auto Show – CherryVale Mall, thru Feb. 12. Featuring nearly 100 new cars, trucks and vans. A $10,000 donation will be made to a Rockford charity on behalf of the Rockford New Car Dealers Association. Shoppers can nominate their favorite charity by submitting an entry form. Entry forms available at participating dealer displays as well as through any Rockford new car dealership. Entries must be completed and returned to dealer displays by 5 p.m., Feb. 12.

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.

Excel 2010 in a Day – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, 2nd Floor Computer Room, 215 N. Wyman St. Noon-6 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: Must have good understanding of MS Word, esp. copy & paste functions, and have used Excel. 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. 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.

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

Hockey: Rockford Ice Hogs vs. Lake Erie Monsters – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. 7p.m. VIP (formerly Glass Level): $27; Lower Sidelines: $23; Lower Level Endzone: $20; Upper Level Sideline: $17; Upper Level Endzone: $14; Terrace Level: $8. Info: 815-968-5222.

Thursday, Feb. 9

RockStat Meeting – Heartland Community Church Chapel, 1280 S. Alpine Road. 9 a.m. City of Rockford monthly accountability forum.

Applications/Workshop for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship – Booker Washington Community Center, 524 Kent. St. 5-7:30 p.m. Workshops open to public, male and female. Applications available at all area high schools, public libraries and members of the organization or RACDSTscholarship@hotmail.com.

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.

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.

Winnebago Buy Local 2012 Kick-off Celebration – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. 6 p.m. All local businesses that attend will be given a ticket to put into a drawing for door prizes. Completed registration forms and check for $50 can be mailed to Winnebago Buy Local c/o: Culture Shock, 2314 Charles St., Rockford, IL 61104. Info: 815-229-2997, 815-964-9767 or contact@winnebagobuy local.com.

“Native Americans, Pipestone Artifacts and Prehistory of the Midwest in the Rock River Valley” – Rockford Society, Archaeological Institute of America, Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 7:30 p.m. With Prof. Shannon Fie of Beloit College. Free.

QuickBooks Workshop – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 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.

The Skin I’m In – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 4-4:45 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.

Loco for Choco! – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 4-5:30 p.m. Ages13 and older. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Sweet Tooth Styles – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 4-7 p.m. Ages 10-19. Registration is required. 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.

Black History Event: From Anansi to Brer Rabbit – Trickster Tales from Africa and the Americas – Rock Valley College Student Center Atrium, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 6:30 p.m. With guest Shanta Nurullah. Free.

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.

“Five Reasons for Global Hope” – Rockford College Fisher Chapel, 5050 E. State St. 4 p.m. Opening Lecture of the Father Robert Verstynen Lecture Series, presented by Jim Kenney, executive director of Common Ground. Free, but tickets required. Info: 815-226-4100.

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.

Comedy Night with Keith Kelly & Friends – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Info: 815-877-8007.

Friday, Feb. 10

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

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.

OSF Services for Seniors – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Volunteer Services Office, 5666 E. State St. 9-11 a.m. SHIP volunteers will be available. Info: 815-395-5064.

Ribbon Cutting for Salvino’s Italian Restaurant & Jazz Lounge – Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center, 7801 E. State St. Noon.

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.

After Hours Book Discussion: Stems with Flowers – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 7-9 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Saturday, Feb. 11

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.

Nature Rocks Family Nature Club: For the Birds – Welty Environmental Center at Beckman Mill County Park,11600 S. County Road H, off Highway 81. 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $10/family. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

Junior Naturalist Training – Welty Environmental Center at Beckman Mill County Park,11600 S. County Road H, off Highway 81. 1-4 p.m. Free; refreshments provided. Register by Feb. 9. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

Cricut Swarm – 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 Cricut machine and 2 fairly new mats, cartridges, Plantin SchoolBook and George and Basic Shapes. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Valentine Potluck and Chocolate Dessert Sale – Second Congregational Church, 318 N. Church St. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch: Bring a light Valentine entree to serve 6-8. Breads, beverages and dessert will be provided. 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.

AYSO Spring Soccer Registration – Culver’s of Rockford, 1224 Bennington Road. 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Registration for American Youth Soccer Organization. The first 100 children to register receive a free limited edition soccer ball with Culver’s and AYSO logos. Kids’ meals only $2 during registration with purchase of a value basket or dinner. Info: 815-633-6550.

RiverHawks Free Youth Clinic – Wallbangers Academy, 7135 Clinton Road, Loves Park. 10:30-11:30 a.m. For ages 7-13; spots for up to 25 kids. Info: 815-885-2255.

Saturday Spectacular: Amazing Animal Adventures – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11-11:45 a.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

The Illinois Ghost Hunters Conference w/Willy Adkins, Ursula Beilski, Michael Kleen, David H. Lowery, Amelia Cotter, Rob Conover and a special performance by Macaroney Jack – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Noon-8 p.m. $12 cover or $10 online. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

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

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 younger than 12 need to be accompanied by an adult. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

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

Lincoln Day Dinner & Program – Cliffbreakers Riverside Resort, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. 6 p.m. social hour, 7 p.m. dinner and program, hosted by Republicans from northern Illinois. Speakers: U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) and U.S. Rep. Bobby Schilling (R-17), local officials and candidates. Tickets: $55/person. Info: 815-387-2874 or www.wcrcc.com.

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.

Paranormal Evening at Camp Grant Museum – 1004 Samuelson Road, Rockford. 7-9 p.m. Dinner and ghost stories with guest Mark Dorsett. Choice of pork loin or vegetable lasagna. Cost: $25. Reserve at: www.hauntedrockford.com.

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, Feb. 12

The Music Academy Barnes & Noble Book Fair – Barnes & Noble, 7200 Harrison Ave., CherryVale Mall. Noon-5 pm. Benefit for The Music Academy’s scholarship, financial aid and professional development fund. Book vouchers available. Can’t attend? Visit BN.com/bookfairs and enter Bookfair ID 10616803.

Sweetheart Skiing –Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Meet at Jarrett Center. 1-4 p.m. All ages. $2 person. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Chocolate Sundae Sunday – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. 2-4 p.m. Design your own sundae. Music by Dixieland Docs. Admission to general public, $2.50/ person, members $1.50; admission to museum extra. Info: 815-963-6769.

Corks and Conversation Wine Tasting – Ciao Bella Restaurant, 6500 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 4-7 p.m. Benefit for Discovery Center Museum. Includes appetizers, desserts, silent auction. Dress is casual. Tickets: $25/person. Reserve by Feb. 10 at 815-972-2839 or http://discoverycentermuseum.org/happening/corks.asp.

Huntington’s DiseaseSupport Group – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, St. Anthony & St. Joseph’s rooms, 5666 E. State St. 2-4 p.m. Info: 815-282–0600.

Sweetheart Skate Event – Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 N. Perryville Road. Enjoy skating to music by a DJ with your loved ones or special sweetheart. Learn to Skate lessons. Admission: $5 includes skate rental, ages 2 and under, free. Info: 815-969-4069 or 815-987-8800.

Monday, Feb. 13

Coupons for Fund-raiser for “Thrivent Builds” Lutheran Habitat House – Denali’s Pizza, 4190 Newburg Road. 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.

Fun Fair: Down on the Farm – Pecatonica High School gym, 1300 Main St., Pecatonica. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cake Walk, games, raffle. Food and drink available for purchase. Open to the public.

“Candidates’ Night” for Democratic State Candidates – JustGoods Fair Trade Store, 201 Seventh St. 7-8:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by Rockford Progressive Meetup and Winnebago County Democrats. Free.

Inspirational speaker Tom Zuba – Grace United Methodist Church, 3555 McFarland Road, Rockford. 1 and 7 p.m. Personal stories about healing, God, joy, and his 20-year journey of death and resurrection after the loss of his infant daughter. Donations invited to support 900 homeless students in Rockford Public Schools in memory of Rory Brennan Zuba. Free.

TeenWired Café – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Bookworm Bakery & Cafe, 6685 E. State St. 5-7:30 p.m. Ages 10-19. Play games, surf the Internet, make some crafts. Info: 815-965-7606.

Peace Corps Poster Art Reception – JustGoods Fair Trade Gallery, 201 Seventh St. Exhibit runs Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Reception for Peace Corps returnees,1 p.m. Posters offered to public for suggested donation of $10 each. Info: 815-624-7622 or 815-964-7111.

Lap-Band Bariatric Procedure Program – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, St. Anthony Room, 5666 E. State St. 6 p.m. Info: 815-227–2274 or www.lapband.com.

DNR Hunter Education Course – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 6-9 p.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 217.

Chocolate Dinner at Social – Social Urban Bar & Restaurant,509 E. State St. 5:30 p.m. cocktail hour, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Reserve at 815-708-0877.

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.

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.

Sweet Tooth Styles – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 4-7 p.m. Ages 10-19. Registration is required. 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.

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.

Tuesday, Feb. 14

Art with Heart – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 4-5 p.m. All ages. Valentine art. Info: 815-965-7606.

Art with Heart – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages. Valentine art. Info: 815-965-7606.

Kids Club – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 4-5 p.m. Ages 6-12. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Second Tuesday Book Group: The Forgotten Waltz – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Bookworm Bakery & Cafe, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-8 p.m. Ages 18 and older. 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.

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. 8-14, 2012, issue