Community Calendar: Week of Feb. 22-28, 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. 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 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, 815-636-9880 or go to www.singlesinrockford.org.

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 six 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 Fall 2012 Pre-School – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Dates: Feb. 21-24 for Byron residents, Feb. 27 begins open enrollment. Cost: $100/month for M/W/F classes and $85/month for T/TH classes. Class times: 9-11:30 a.m. or 1-3:30 p.m. Meet at Jarrete Center to register. 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.

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 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.

Reservations for Beer Dinner at Social – Social Urban Bar, 509 E. State St. Date: Feb. 27, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Featuring craft brews. RSVP: 815-708-0877.

Reservations for Entertainment Sneak Preview – Monroe Arts Center, Underwriters Preview Party, Ludlow Mansion Peppercorn Banquet Room, 1417 Mansion Drive, Monroe, Wis. Date: Feb. 27, 5:30-7 p.m. Audio and video presentations with live music. Free, but reservations required by Feb. 22. Info: 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249.

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 City Market Vendor Workshop – Millennium Center, 220 S. Madison St. Date: March 1, 3:30-6 p.m. Info and guidance on the vendor application process; designing your vendor booth; public health regulations; ten steps to great customer service; marketing your buisness with Facebook; how to maximize profits. No charge if you pre-register. Info: 815-977-5124 or cathy.mcdermott@rrdp.org. $10 charge if not pre-registered.

Registration for Spotlight on the Moons – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: March 2, 7 p.m. at Weiskopf Observatory. Free, for all ages. Learn about moons in our solar system. Register by March 1. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for U of I Extension Gardening Day – 11925 Meridian Road. Date: March 3, 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. “Gardening for Food and Fun” with Mike Nowak. $40 fee includes keynote address, admission to three sessions, and lunch. Info: 815-986-4357.

Registration for Polar Plunge – Benefit for Special Olympics at 20 locations. Date: March 3. Each team member must raise $75 in donations. Gifts, prizes, chance to win a trip to Jamaica. Info: 815-288-2939 or http://www.plungeillinois.com.

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 Cross Country Skiing – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: March 4, 2-5:30 p.m. All ages. Meet at Jarrett Center. Cost: $2/person or $5/family. Register by Feb. 29. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Condo/HOA Education Seminar – Partridge Hill Townhome Association, 700 Partridge Hill Drive, Hoffman Estates. Date: March 6, 7-9 pm. Discussion of foreclosures and delinquencies in community associations. Must pre-register; free to ACTHA members, $20 non-members. Info: 312-987-1906 or kevin@actha.org.

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. 22

Right-to-Carry Town Hall Meeting – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. 7-9 p.m. Illinois is the only state without a right to carry law. Your questions welcome. Info: 618-963-2788.

Lecture: “What Rights May be Defended by Means of War?” – Beloit College, Pearsons Hall, Moore Lounge, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. 7:30 p.m. Jeff McMahan, professor of philosophy at Rutgers University. Free. Info: www.beloit.edu/arts.

RU Ready to be an Entrepreneur? – North Suburban Library, 6340 N. Second St., Loves Park. Free. Presented by SCORE. Info: http://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.

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.

Facebook – Rockford Public Library, Main Library second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Must be proficient at using a computer and the Inernet. Info: 815-965-7606.

Digital Scrapbooking 101 – Rockford Public Library, Main Library second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Bring 5-10 digital prints on a USB drive or your camera. Bring your own laptop if you want. Info: 815-965-7606.

Holistic Moms Network – JustGoods, 201 Seventh St. 7-9 p.m. Topic: Mindfulness practice and how it can help alleviate stress. Free. Info: www.holisticmomsnetwork.org.

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

Thursday, Feb. 23

Rockford Public School District 205 Public Forum – Old administration building board room, 201 S. Madison St. 6 p.m. Second meeting at next Education Committee meeting March 5. Public forums will address proposed changes to district’s alternative programs, including, but not limited to, those at Page Park and Roosevelt. Info: 815-966-3000.

Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest – Rockford Baha’i Center, 1650 N. Alpine Road. 4:30-6;30 p.m. Students from Auburn, Freeport, Guilford, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Spectrum high schools will compete. Free, open to public. Info: 815-963-6765.

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.

Katie’s Choice Book Club Discussion: Copy Cat – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 10 a.m. Free. Info: 815-962-4279.

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.

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.

Dinner Benefit for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital – Casey’s Pub, 7307 N. Alpine Road, Loves Park. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Italian pasta dinner with Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Baked Mostacolli and Meatballs, and Garlic Bread. 50/50 raffles and prizes. 75 tickets, $7 each, available at Casey’s Pub, call 815-509-8670 or visit www.Caseyspub.net.

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 younger than 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.

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

Open Mic – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. Free. Info: 815-986-0628.

Lecture on Leonard Wells Volk – Freeport Public Library, Freeport. 7 p.m. Presented by George Buss.Volk was a cousin of Stephen A. Douglas and widely known for his live-mask of Abraham Lincoln. Free. Info: 815-232-8419.

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.

Rockford Housing Authority Board Meeting – Central Office, 223 S. Winnebago St. 4 p.m.

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.

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. 24

Bridge Building Competition – Rock Valley College, Stenstrom Center, 4151 Samuelson Road. 8-11 a.m. Engineers Week event. High school teams compete in building a truss bridge. Free. Info: 815-921-4086.

Benefit Blues Concert for Bryan Lee – American Legion Hall, 116 Walnut St., Byron. 7 p.m. Admission: $10 suggested donation. Hosted by Crossroads Blues Society. Info: 779-537-4006.

Fish Fry – St. Edward Community Center, 3004 11th St. 5-7 p.m. Sponsored by Bishop Muldoon Council 47, Knights of Columbus & St. Edward Parish. Adults $8, children 12 and younger, $4, age 5 and younger, free. Info: 815-263-7889.

VIP Screening of George Lucas’ Red Tails – Showplace 16, 8301 E. State St. 5:45 p.m. $15. Advance tickets necessary. Info: 815-969-1999.

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.

RAMM Scholars Banquet – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. Social hour 6 p.m., dinner 6:45 p.m. Hosted by Rockford Association for Minority Management. Tickets: $75/person. Info: 815-960-1192.

Saturday, Feb. 25

Trip to Milwaukee Public Museum – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 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.

Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic – All Paws Beauty Salon, 130 N. First St., Rockford. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. by appointment only. Hosted by Spay Illinois. Rabies, distemper, Bordetella, heartworm test, Lyme, FeLV, etc. Call for prices and to schedule an appointment. Info: 877-475-7729.

Meet the Tuskegee Airmen: A Living History – Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. 1-3 p.m. Adults $5, students with ID and seniors 65 or older, free. Autographs following presentation. Info: 815-969-1999.

African-American Read-In – Katie’s Cup. 502 Seventh St. Noon-2 p.m. Sponsored by N.C.T.E. Black Caucus and the N.C.T.E. Free, open to public.

Saturday Spectacular: Cowboys and Cowgirls! – 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.

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

Alpha Club Monthly Potluck – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Foundation Room, 5666 E. State St. 6 p.m. Ladies bring a dish to pass serving 6-8. Gentlemen bring drinks or snacks. Info: 815-633-9530.

JT’s Sixth Annual Black History Event – JT’s Bourbon Street Grille, 1407 N. Main St. 6 pm. buffet. With state Rep. Chuck Jefferson, former Rockford Ald. Victory Bell, Winnebago County Board members L.C. Wilson and Georgeanne Duckett, NIMCA members Craig Sockwell and Ron Moore. Special honorary award for Ald. Linda McNeely. $8 for buffet. Open to the public. Info: 815-964-4400.

Wine & Cheese Tasting Benefit – Bushel & Pecks, State & Grand, Beloit, Wis. 6-8 p.m. Benefit for Welty Environmental Center. Silent auction. Music by Cassie Krueger. Tickets, $35 for one, $30 for each additional ticket; available at Bushel & Pecks or 608-365-2609, e-mail newsome@beloit.edu or at the door.

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.

Hockey: Rockford Ice Hogs vs. Milwaukee Admirals – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. 7 p.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.

Sunday, Feb. 26

Chili Dinner & Craft Show – Community Grange Hall, 8791 Rt. 76. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. All you can eat for $5; children younger than 10, $3. Carry-outs available. Benefit for Boone County Pomona Grange. Includes gift basket raffle and items from 15 area vendors.

Montford Point Marines – Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. Program 1-3 p.m. First African-American Marine unit to serve in the Pacific in World War II. Adults $5, students with ID and seniors 65 or older, free. Info: 815-969-1999.

Hockey: Rockford Ice Hogs vs. Chicago Wolves – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. 5 p.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.

Monday, Feb. 27

Entertainment Sneak Preview – Monroe Arts Center, Underwriters Preview Party, Ludlow Mansion Peppercorn Banquet Room, 1417 Mansion Drive, Monroe, Wis. 5:30-7 p.m. Audio and video presentations with live music. Free, but reservations required by Feb. 22. Info: 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249.

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.

Blackhawk Sierra Club – JustGoods Fair Trade, 201 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Showing the film Fresh, follow-up to Food, Inc. Free, open to public.

Beer Dinner – Social Urban Bar, 509 E. State St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Featuring craft brews. RSVP: 815-708-0877.

Tuesday, Feb. 28

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.

Beginning MS Word 2010 – Rockford Public Library, Main Library second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 3-5 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Four-week class; must be proficient with mouse skills, saving and opening files. 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.

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

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.

The Skin I’m In – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Fourth Tuesday Book Discussion: Things Fall Apart – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Classsroom C, 215 N. Wyman St. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Novel about the conflict between the individual and society, based in Nigeria. Info: 815-965-7606.

Lecture on American Relations with African Countries, 1800-1945 – Freeport Public Library, Freeport. 7 p.m. With Dr. Martin Quirk, chairman of the History Department of Rock Valley College. Free. Info: 815-232-8419.

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. 22-28, 2012, issue

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