Community Calendar: Week of Feb. 15-21, 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-April 11. Class will meet two times per week for five 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 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.

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

Reservation for Winter Wine Dinner – Abreo, 515 E. State St. Date: Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. Five-course wine dinner. Info: 815-968-9463.

Registration for Webelos badge: Forester – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Feb. 21, 6-8 p.m. Meet at Jarrett Center. Cost: $7/scout. Register by Feb. 20 at 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Rockford RiverHawks Baseball Camp – Wallbangers Baseball Academy,7135 Clinton Road, Loves Park. Date: Feb. 20. Check-in 8:30 a.m. camp, 9 a.m.-noon. $15 per child. Info: 815-756-0086.

Registration for “Making Tricks” – Welty Environmental Center, Beckman Mill County Park,11600 S. County Road H, off Highway 81. Date: Feb. 25, 1-3 p.m. All ages (with adult). Cost: $10/person, family maximum $25. Register by Feb.23 at 608-361-1377.

Registration for Alzheimer’s Association Program: Behaviors and Communication – Rock River Branch Office, 93 South Hennepin, Dixon. Date: Feb. 21, 6-8 p.m. Register ASAP. Info: 815-285-1100.

Registration for Trip to Milwaukee Public Museum – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Feb. 25. Meet at Jarrett Center at 9 a.m. Cost: $20/person or $30/couple. All ages. Transportation and parking included but not museum fees. Register by Feb. 23. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

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

Registration for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University – St. Edward’s Catholic Church, 3004 11th St. and Bethany Church, 5403 N. Second St., Loves Park. Date: Feb. 29; both at 6:30 p.m. To register, call 815- 229-0282 for St. Edward’s or 815-877-8001 for Bethany.13-week course taught on DVD.

Registration for 4-H Workshop: Day of Dabbling – Church of God, Oregon Ill. Date: March 3. Three class periods. $9 per 4-Her or $15 per non-4-Her. Register by Feb. 28. info: 815-732-2191.

Registration for Good Agricultural Practices Workshop – Kickapoo Center, 1919 Limekiln Rd., Oregon, Ill. Date: March 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $30 per person, $25 each additional farm/family member. Lunch, light refreshments provided. Register by March 7. Info: 815-732-2191 or online at http://web.extension. illinois.edu/bdo/.

Registration for Digital Divide Computer Classes – Ken-Rock Community Center, 328 11th St. Dates: March 12-April 11. Mon. and Wed. Class meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. twice a week for 5 weeks. Info: 815-398-8864.

Registration for Life Line Screening – Redeemer Lutheran Church, 827 16th St. Date: March 17. Packages start at $149. Call for appointment. Info: 877-237-1287.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 15

Book Signing by Webbs Norman at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens – 1354 N. Second St., Rockford. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. New book, Building a Lasting Dream, history of park district. “Very Cool Vanilla,” 5:30-7 p.m. Explore the world of orchids with vanilla orchid expert Ken Cameron. Includes vanilla ice cream tasting! Free admission. Info: 815-987-8800.

Blackhawk Woodcarvers Meeting – Ken-Rock Community Center, Sacred Heart Academy room, 3218 11th St. 9- 10 a.m. Info: 815-393-4581.

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

Lunch & Learn: From Scarcity to Security to Generosity – Woman-space, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Noon-1 p.m. Simple steps women can take to build a secure financial foundation. Cost: $12 (members $10). Bring a sack lunch. Info: 815-877-0118.

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.

The Skin I’m In – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Online Job Search – Rockford Public Library, Main Library second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: familiarity with Internet Explorer. Info: 815-965-7606.

“Financing Your Storefront” – Carlyle Brewing, 215 E. State St. 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.

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.

Candlelight Hike Fund-raiser for Green Fund – Gibbs Lake County Park, approx. 12 miles northwest of Janesville, Wis. 5-8 p.m. Donations requested. Info: Rock County Parks Division, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, 608-757-5440.

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.

Food, Inc. – Unitarian Universalist Church, 4848 Turner St. 7 p.m. Film explores the food industry’s detrimental effect on our health and environment. Free.

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

Children of Uganda “Tour of Light 2012” – Freeport Middle School, 701 W. Empire St., Freeport. 7 p.m. Jeannette Lloyd Theater group. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students. Available at Stephenson County Visitor Center. Info: 815-233-1357 or www.childrenofuganda.org.

Hockey: Rockford Ice Hogs vs. Peoria Rivermen – 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.

YA Gaming Tournament – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 13-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Thursday, Feb. 16

Alignment Rockford Program and Breakfast – Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. 9 a.m. Meeting of Winnebago County Retired Teachers Association. Info: 815-988-4093.

Beloit International Film Festival – Celebrating “The Power of Film,” Feb. 16-19 with 140 films shown in 15 venues in Beloit, Janesville, and Rockford. Includes Student Filmmaker Showcase, in partnership with Beloit Public Library. Info: www.beloitfilmfest.org.

Soil and Water Management Seminar – University of Illinois Extension, Unit 2, Ogle County Extension Office, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon, Ill. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Presentations via PowerPoint and web conferencing. Lunch provided. Cost: $45/person. Info: l815-732-2191.

Northwest Illinois Grazing Conference: Dollars and Sense of Grazing – Holy Cross Catholic Church, Stockton. Registration at 9 a.m.; program from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration fee, $30/person. Info: 815-858-2273 or web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw.

RU Ready to be an Entrepreneur? – Talcott Library, Rockton. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Sponsored by SCORE. Free. Info: www.northernillinoisscore.org/workshop-accounting-tips-practices.html.

Small Business Luncheon & Al Lautenslager Workshops – Clock Tower Resort, 7801 E. State St. Presented by EIGERlab. 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.

Blue Blazers Toastmasters Meeting – Hamilton Sundstrand, 4747 Harrison Ave. Noon-1 p.m. Info: 815-968-6860 or 815-399-6075.

The Skin I’m In – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Love Your Library – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 12-12:45 p.m. All ages. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Financing Your Storefront – Carlyle Brewing, 215 E. State St. 3-5 p.m. Financial professionals will be available to discuss and offer tips on applying for loans with the SBA. No charge if you pre-register by calling 815-977-5124; $10 charge if not pre-registered.

Medical Reserve Corps Orientation Meeting – Winnebago County Health Dept., 555 N. Court St. 6:30-7;30 p.m. Info on volunteer opportunities, training, etc. Info: 815-720-4217.

Paddling with Morrall River Films – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 6:30 p.m. Program with paddler, canoe instructor, wilderness tripper, author of river guide books. Reserve at 815-335-2915.

Wild Ones Panel Discussion: Controlling Invasive Plants – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 7 p.m. Free, open to public.

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

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.

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.

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

County Board Candidates Forum – Greater Rockton Community Center, 302 W. Main St., Rockton. 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Hosted by Northern IL Tea Party.

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.

Unplugged Gamers Night – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 5-7 p.m. Ages 13-19. Play board games, trading card games or classic card games. Info: 815-965-7606.

Friday, Feb. 17

41st Boat, Vacation & Fishing Expo – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. 4-8 p.m. Cost: $7; weekend pass, $20; children younger than 12, free. Free parking.

15th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count – Four-day event sponsored by Northwest Illinois Audubon Society. Info: www.birdsource.org/gbcc.

Ninth Annual Journey of the Heart Auction Benefit – Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Road. 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. Info: 815-962-1512.

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.

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.

Conversational English – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Bookworm Bakery & Cafe, 6685 E. State St. 4-6 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

Six Million – Eclipse Center, Beloit, Wis. 7:30 p.m. Documentary exploring the epidemic of child abuse. Cost; $8 plus tax and online fees. Info: Beloitfilmfest.org. Also tickets at the door (cash only) the evening of the movie.

BIFF Latino Film Festival – La Casa Grande, 618 Fourth St., Beloit, Wis. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Kids’ films, activities. 2:30-9:30 p.m. Films for teenagers and adults. 9:30 p.m. BIFF After Dark – musical performance by San Juan Project from Guadalajara, Mexico.

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

Beloit International Film Festival: Lutefisk Wars – Franchesco’s Ristorante, 7128 Spring Creek Road. 7:30 p.m. $39/person. Info: 815-489-1664.

Beloit International Film Festival: Lost Bohemia – New Sullivan Theater, 118 N. Main St., 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m.Double Feature 1. $8/person. Info: 815-489-1664.

Black Cinema Discussion Series: For Colored Girls – 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.

Saturday, Feb. 18

41st Boat, Vacation & Fishing Expo – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $7; weekend pass, $20; children younger than 12, free. Free parking.

Soap Making Workshop – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Learn to make a gentle soap using goat’s milk. Please pre-register. Cost: $60. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Northern Illinois Antiques Dealers Association 52nd Annual Antique Show – Forest Hills Lodge, 1601 W. Lane Road, Loves Park, 1/2 mile east of Route 251 on Route 173. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 40 participating dealers. Info: 815-761-1444.

Regional Math Counts Competition – Rock Valley College-Woodward Technology Center, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sponsored by Rockford Chapter of Illinois Society of Professional Engineers. Top two teams and top two individuals will advance to State Competition on March 3 at Wyndham in Lisle, Ill. Info: 815-398-3478.

Becca’s Closet Fund-raiser – Skateland, Sandy Hollow Road, 2 blocks east of Alpine. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Admission $3.50 ($1.75 of each admission will be donated to Becca’s Closet). Skates, $1.50, speed or inline skates, $3. Family Meal Deal specials: $12.25 whole cheese pizza & a pitcher of soda; $1.85 slice of pizza and 8 oz. soda. Free coffee for parents! Info: 815-874-6500.

Information Fair: Opportunities for Non-Public Education (ONE) – CherryVale Mall. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Independent, private and parochial schools will present information.

Discover Engineering – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Meet real engineers, enjoy physics demos, special workshops for scouts available. Events included with general admission: $7 adults, $7 children 2-17, free to museum members and children age 1 and younger. Info: 815-963-6769.

Trip to Cave of the Mounds – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Meet at 10 a.m. at Jarrett Center. Cost: $15/person or $25/couple. All ages. Transportation included but admission and lunch is on your own. Register by Feb. 16. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Workshop on F.M. Alexander Technique in Chiropractic – 1st Step Chiropractic, 4519 Highcrest Road. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call for reservations. Info: 815-398-4500.

Grand Opening/Open House – Four Corners Wellness Center, 6392 Linden Road. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Register to win a Four Corners Wellness Package, which includes a massage and nutritional and fitness consultation. Info: 779-368-0060.

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

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

Couponing 101 – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

Senior Drop-In Computer Lab – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. Ages 55 and older. Bring your own laptop or use one of ours. Registration not required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Mardi Gras Celebration – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Main St. 3-4:30 p.m. All ages. Dance, make music, make a mask. 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.

Wine Tasting hosted by Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County – Hailey’s Winery & Vineyard, 114 Franklin St., Byron. 4-6 p.m. Cost: $5/person. Wines, appetizers, music. Info: 815-732-7332.

Seven-Course Italian Dinner – St. Bridget’s Parish Center, 704 Clifford Ave., Loves Park. 3 and 7 p.m. Benefit for St. Bridget School. $30 person; advance tickets only. Info: 815-633-6311.

Beloit International Film Festival: Trinity Goodheart – Franchesco’s Ristorante, 7128 Spring Creek Road. 7:30 p.m. $39/person. Info: 815-489-1664.

Beloit International Film Festival: Short Slot 8 – New Sullivan Theater, 118 N. Main St., 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. Irving Walsh’s Ecstacy. $39/person. Info: 815-489-1664.

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, Feb. 19

Northern Illinois Antiques Dealers Association 52nd Annual Antique Show – Forest Hills Lodge, 1601 W. Lane Road, Loves Park, 1/2 mile east of Route 251 on Route 173. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 40 participating dealers. Info: 815-761-1444.

“Transition” – Exhibit of unframed photographs – Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 920 Third Ave. Opening reception at 10:30 a.m. Free.

Davis Junction Scott Township Historical Society Meeting – Davis Junction High School. 1 p.m.

41st Boat, Vacation & Fishing Expo – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $7; weekend pass, $20; children younger than 12, free. Free parking.

Antarctica – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 1:30 p.m. Program with Gary Gullett, founder of Chicago Photo Safaris. Free to members of “Friends of Severson Dells,” non-members, $3, $9 family max. Info: 815-335-2915.

“Greenland on the Scales: The Geologic Perspective” (Burpee Museum Lecture Series in Memory of Steve Ellis) – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 2 p.m. Speaker Dr. Anders Carlson, Ph. D. Free to members, free with paid admission or $5 lecture only. Info: 815-965-3433.

Winnebago County Candidates Forum – First Presbyterian Church, North Main & Park Ave. 2 p.m. Only state candidates (representatives and senators). Free. Sponsored by AAUW, LWV and others.

Fasnacht Masquerade/Costume Dance – Turner Hall of Monroe, 1217 17th Ave., Monroe, Wis. 2-6 p.m. Part of Swiss Heritage Series. Masks and costumes encouraged but not required. $8 at the door, children in grades 8 or under accompanied by parent or guardian, $2. Family-friendly event.

Super Size Me – Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1829 N. Rockton Ave. 5 p.m. PG-13 film takes a hilarious, often terrifying look at the effects of fast food on the human body. Free.

Monday, Feb. 20

16th Annual Stateline Fruit & Vegetable Growers Conference – Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $40 person; each extra family member or business colleague, $30. After Feb. 16, cost is $50 per person. Includes continental breakfast, lunch, four general education sessions, choice of two breakout sessions. Info: 815-986-4357 or http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw.

Rockford RiverHawks Baseball Camp – Wallbangers Baseball Academy,7135 Clinton Road, Loves Park. Check-in 8:30 a.m. camp, 9 a.m.-noon. $15 per child. Info: 815-756-0086.

President’s Day School’s Out Ice Skating Session – Carlson Ice Arena, Perryville & East Riverside, Loves Park. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission $5 adults, ($5.50 non-resident), $4 youth 9$4.50 non-resident); skate rental, $2. Info: 815-987-8800.

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.

Excel – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Pre-requisite: Must have a good understanding of MS Word. Info: 815-965-7606.

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Pancake Breakfast – Trinity Lutheran Church, 200 N. First St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $6 adults, $3 children age 12 and younger. Swedish pancakes, sausage, lingonberries, butter, milk, juice or coffee. Music by Jodi Beach and June Taylor. Proceeds to benefit Trinity House, Inc.

For the Love of Trees – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Certified arborists will take care of trees, pruning, etc. Info: 815-965-8146.

Beginning MS Word 2010 – Rockford Public Library, Main Library 2nd Floor Computer Room, 215 N. Wyman St. 3-5 p.m. Ages 13 and older. 4-week class; must be proficient with mouse skills, saving and opening files. 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.

Engineering College & Career Night – Rock Valley College, Woodward Technology Center, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Includes robotics demonstration. Info: 815-921-4086.

Medical Reserve Corps Orientation Meeting – Winnebago County Health Dept., 555 N. Court St. 6-7;30 p.m. Info on volunteer opportunities, training, etc. Info: 815-720-4217.

Webelos badge: Forester – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 6-8 p.m. Meet at Jarrett Center. Cost: $7/scout. Register by Feb. 20 at 815-234-8535, ext. 200. Ages 15 and older. Info about college costs, scholarships, financial aid, scholarships or loans. Registration is required. 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.

Alzheimer’s Association Program: Behaviors and Communication – Rock River Branch Office, 93 South Hennepin, Dixon. 6-8 p.m. Register ASAP. Info: 815-285-1100.

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.

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

Winter Wine Dinner – Abreo, 515 E. State St. 6:30 p.m. Five-course wine dinner. Info: 815-968-9463.

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. Info: 815-965-7606.

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From the Feb. 15-21, 2012, issue

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