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, 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 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 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 Aldo Leopold Weekend Sunset Hike and Readings – Welty Environmental Center, Beckman Mill County Park, 11600 S. County Road H, off Hwy. 81, Beloit. Date: March 2. 5 p.m. All welcome; donations accepted. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

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 The Arc’s Future Planning Seminar – The Arc of Winne-bago, Boone and Ogle Counties, 1222 E. State St. Date: March 7, 6 p.m. Info: 815-965-3455.

Reserve for Irish Pub Night with Joe Cullen – Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, 415 N. Church St. Date: March 9, 7 p.m. with “A Little Taste of Ireland” from Murphy’s Pub and Grill, 7-8:30 p.m. Snacks, 8:30-10 p.m., “Andy Capp’s Hot Fries/Fish Crisps & Pretzels, cash bar with beer, wine and soft drinks, 50/50 drawing. Tickets: $25 person. Call 815-964-9713 by March 7. Info: www.mendelssohnpac.org.

Registration for IEP Goals 7 Objectives for Parents of Children with Disabilities – Orangeville United Methodist Church, 111 S. East St., Orangeville. Date: March 10, 1-3 p.m. Free. Bring a copy of your child’s IEP to the workshop. Info: 815-233-1128.

Registration for Trip to Museum of Science and Industry – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: March 10. All ages. Meet at Jarrett Center, depart at 9 a.m. Fees: $15/person or $25/couple. Register by March 9. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

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 Owl Prowl – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: March 15,7-9 p.m. All ages. Meet at Jarrett Center. Register by March 14. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

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.

Applications for Blanche J. Martin Scholarship, Winnebago County Retired Association Scholarship and Illinois Retired Teachers Association Grant – Deadlines: March 7 (IRTA), April 15 (Blanche J. Martin), and June 1 (WCRTA). Info: 815-636-3060.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 29

Senior Health Fair – Crossroads Adult Day Services, 625 Adams St. 9 a.m.-noon. Various health care vendors, agencies, legal advice, hospice, social service providers, chiropractic, geriatric, etc. Free. Info: 815-489-0560.

Job Fair – Best Western Clock Tower Resort, Wallingford Ballroom, 7801 E. State St. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Apply for hotel positions. Info available at the fair. No phone calls or advance inquiries, please.

MashUp Restaurant Presents – Empty Pockets – 1639 N. Alpine Road. 7 p.m. with the band Empty Pockets. Leap Day celebration with food and drink specials. Info: 815-226-02 12.

Lenten Study: Faces of Evil: “The Devil Made Me Do It” – The Exorcist, Satan, demoniacs and dualism – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 212 W. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. 5;30 p.m. with soup and bread supper.Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. Call 608-362-4312 by Tues. each week so the cooks know how many to plan for. Or come for study only at 6:30.

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University – St. Edward’s Catholic Church, 3004 11th St. and Bethany Church, 5403 N. Second St., Loves Park, 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.

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.

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.

Hockey: Rockford IceHogs vs. Abbotsford Heat – 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.

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

Thursday, March 1

City Market Vendor Workshop – Millennium Center, 220 S. Madison St. 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.

Curves 14th Annual Food Drive – Thru March 25 at participating Curves clubs: 5348 Williams Drive, Roscoe, 815-6723-1300; 1623 N. Alpine Road, Ste. 105, Rockford, 815-399-0300; 2430 S. Alpine Road, Rockford, 815-484-0858; 3142 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, 815-965-1990.

What’s New in 2012 Boats – Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing – Paddle and Trail of Loves Park, 7212 N. Alpine Road, Loves Park. 6 p.m. Free. Reservations: 815-636-9066.

Women in Law: Success in the 21st Century – School of Justice Studies, Rasmussen College, 6000 E. State St. Noon-1:30 p.m. Presentation by women who are criminal justice professionals. Q & A about career opportunities.

Patterns and Rhythms in Nature that Inspire Japanese Gardens and the Connection between Garden and Architecture – Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road. 7 p.m. Cost: $5. Reservations required. Info: 815-229-9390.

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.

Feet Are Neat – 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, 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.

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.

Immigration Lecture – University of Illinois College of Medicine, 1601 Parkview Ave. 6:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-965-5784.

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.

Lecture on Immigration Issues – University of Illinois College of Medicine, 1601 Parkview Ave. 7 p.m. With University of Notre Dame Professor Gilberto Cardenas. Free.

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.

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.

A Ministry of Restoration Bible Study – Montague Branch Library, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 5:30 p.m. Every Thurs. Prayer every Tues. 6:30 p.m. For prayer or info: 815-966-6322.

Overeaters Anonymous H.O.W. – Byron Public Library, on Ill. Route 2. 6-7:30 p.m. every Thurs. Info: 815-547-5932.

Public Skating – Carlson Arctic Ice Arena & Sapora Playworld, 4150 N. Perryville Road. Tues., Thurs. & Fridays during school year, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 815-969-4069.

Friday, March 2

Future of Midwest Cattle-Feeding – Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, Ill. 9 a.m. -3 p.m. No registration fee, but please pre-register at 217-823-1340 or wmeteer2@illinois.edu.

Aldo Leopold Weekend Sunset Hike and Readings – Welty Environmental Center, Beckman Mill County Park, 11600 S. County Road H, off Hwy. 81, Beloit. 5 p.m. All welcome; donations accepted. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

Girlz Talk – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 Jefferson St. 4-5 p.m. Ages 9-13. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Girl Scouts Cookie Sale – Goodwill Stores in Rockford and Machesney Park. 4-7 p.m.

Rockford Home Show – Indoor Sports Center/Expo, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. 4-8 p.m. Admission: Adults $6, discount coupons at area McDonald’s. Children younger than 12, free. Free parking.

Junior League of Rockford ReNew Rummage Sale – Lombardi Club, 209 Olive St., Rockford. Preview night, 5-7 p.m. Admission $5. Advance tickets available at 815-399-4518 or e-mail jlrockford@jlrockford.org.

Megitza w/Art Gallery Opening at 7 p.m. by Peter Mera – Kryptonite Bar, 308 W. State St. Mera’s show, “The British Invasion that Rockford Never Asked For” showcases British rockers, 8 p.m. Free. Info: 815-965-0931.

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.

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

Spotlight on the Moons – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 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.

Saturday, March 3

PaleoFest – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lectures, workshops and dinner available; prices vary. Buffet dinner, 6:30 p.m., lecture at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $50 non-members, $40 members. Admission: $10 non-members, members, free. Admission includes Dinoblast activities. Info: 815-965-3433.

Planning Your Organic Garden – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Pre-registration required $70. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Open House – Exposicion – La Voz Latina, 417 Market St. 9 a.m. -noon. Info: 815-965-5784.

Girl Scouts Cookie Sale – Goodwill Stores in Rockford and Machesney Park. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Gardening Day – U of I Extension, 11925 Meridian Road. 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. “Gardening for Food and Fun” with Mike Nowak. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. $40 fee includes keynote address, admission to three sessions, and lunch. Info: 815-986-4357.

Polar Plunge – Olson Lake, Rock Cut State Park. Benefit for Special Olympics by Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run. Each team member must raise a minimum of $75 in donations; all team members’ individual fund-raising totals will be merged to form a combined team total. Info: 815-288-2939.

Literacy Open House – Kumon of Rockford, 3055 N. Perryville Road. 10 am.-2 p.m. Refreshments, games, prizes at read-aloud event. Free. Info: 815-654-7373.

Rockford Home Show – Indoor Sports Center/Expo, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Clinics from11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Great Gardens, Cleaning Green, Sustainable Landscaping, Decorative Concrete Solutions, Have the Grass Greeener. Show hours; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission: Adults $6, discount coupons at area McDonald’s. Children younger than 12, free. Free parking.

RVC Career Open House – Stenstrom Center, 4151 Samuelson Road, Rockford. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Auto maintenance, building trades, computers and information systems technology, engineering, graphic arts, manufacturing engineering technology, nursing, etc. Info: 815-921-4091.

RVC Career Open House – 6349 Falcon Road, Rockford. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aviation maintenance technology. Info: 815-921-4091.

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

Veterans Memorial Hall and Finding Your Ancestors Who Served Our Country – Spring Creek Unitd Church of Christ, 4500 Spring Creek Road. 1:30 p.m. Hosted by Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society. All interested persons welcome. Info: 815-239-1040.

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

Junior League of Rockford ReNew Rummage Sale – Lombardi Club, 209 Olive St., Rockford. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission $5. Advance tickets available at 815-399-4518 or e-mail jlrockford@jlrockford.org.

SwedishAmerican Fund-raising Gala – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. 6;30 p.m. Music, dancing, food, silent auction. “Jamaican One Man Band.” Tickets $200/couple; special sponsorship packages available. Info: 815-961-2496.

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, March 4

PaleoFest – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lectures, workshops; prices vary. Admission: $10 non-members, members, free. Admission includes Dinoblast activities. Info: 815-965-3433.

Paleontologist Children’s Lecture – Rockford Theatre, Rockford Woman’s Club, 317 Park Ave. 1 p.m. Speaker Dr. Scott Sampson. Cost: $20 non-members, $15 members. Info: 815-965-3433.

Cross Country Skiing – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 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.

Free Presentation on Family Planning – St. Mary Church, 606 W. Main St., Durand, Ill. 3-4 p.m. Natural, safe, no medical side effects. No-cost babysitting provided. info: 815-871-3945.

Girl Scouts Cookie Sale – Goodwill Stores in Rockford and Machesney Park. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Rockford Home Show – Indoor Sports Center/Expo, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Clinics from noon.-2 :30 p.m. Have the Grass Greener, Container Gardening, Seed Starting. Show hours; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Adults $6, discount coupons at area McDonald’s. Children younger than 12, free. Free parking.

Mother Jones and the Development of Unions in Illinois – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St. 2 p.m. Free. Speaker: Dr. Simon Cordery, history professor. Info: 815-332-5161 or register online at www.cherryvalley.lib.il.us.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Reconstruction of Poplar Grove BMX Park – North Boone Fire District House No. 3, 305 W. Grove Road, Poplar Grove. 2-7 p.m. 50/50 raffle; winner need not be present. Donations accepted. Info: 386-527-4876.

Spook Show Entertainment’s Monthly Movie & Mixed Media Night feat. Spook Show Entertainment w/Award-winning Films: Headline News,l What They Say & On A Dark And Stormy Night – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb.6 p.m. $5. Info: 815-787-9547.

Monday, March 5

“Still I Rise” Writing Contest – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Bookworm Bakery & Café, 6685 E. State St. Must be original and based on the experience of women and voting rights in the U.S. or another country; fiction or nonfiction. Entries due 8 a.m.-8 p.m., accepted thru March 16. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

Tuesday, March 6

Book Chat with Happy for No Reason author Marci Shimoff – Woman-space, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 7-9 p.m. Live via phone for Q&A. Preview to spring Luncheon. Cost: $5/person, free to members. Info: 815-877-0118.

“Children of Ancient Athens During Wartime” – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker John H. Oakley, The College of William and Mary. Presented by Archaeological Institute of America, Rockford Society. Free. Info: 815-397-7470.

Northern Illinois Audubon Society Meeting: “Spring Has Sprung… Well, Almost!” – St. John United Church of Christ, Park Blvd., Freeport. 7 p.m. Preview of avian and floral coming attractions. Free.

Books and Barks Program – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St. 3:50-5 p.m. Children ages 5-12 can read to different dogs and get a photo sticker. Registration is required. Info: 815-332-5161 or www.cherryvalley.lib.il.us.

“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.

Dr. Seuss on the Loose – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Children’s Area, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606.

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From the Feb. 29-March 6, 2012, issue