Community Calendar: Week of March 7-13, 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: $10 adults, $9 children 4-12, free for children younger than 4 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.

Becca’s Closet – Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1829 N. Rockton Ave. Accepting donations of gently-used formal wear. Donations accepted Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon at Christ Lutheran Church, 425 Riverside Road, Belvidere; Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 343 Grand Ave., Loves Park; Harlem Roscoe Fire Station, 10544 Main St., Roscoe, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1829 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Machesney Park Village Hall, 300 Machesney Park Road, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; The Postal Shoppe, 1643 N. Alpine Road, Rockford, Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. & Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; The Postal Shoppe, 2205 S. Perryville Road, Rockford, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. & Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-962-4279.

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.

Volcano Falls Adventure Park – 7602 Rock Valley Parkway. Open Fridays 3-8 p.m., Saturdays noon-8 p.m. and Sundays noon-8 p.m., weather permitting. Hours will be expanded later in March. Info: 815-282-2100.

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.

Zumba Fitness Class – Spring Creek United Church of Christ, 4500 Spring Creek Road. 10:15-11:15 a.m. every Saturday. Open to those 12 and older with no experience necessary. $5 drop-in fee. No membership fee, no child care. Info: 815-381-0765.

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 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 Trip to Chicago Art Institute – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: March 14. meet at Jarrett Center at 10 a.m. Cost: $15/person or $25/couple. All ages welcome. Register by March 12. Transportation & parking included. Museum fees not included. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Womanspace program Bookwoman: Little Bee – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Date: March 14. 9:30-11 a.m. Story about a Nigerian orphan and a British couple. Suggested donation $5. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for EarthMatters: How to Start Your Own Organic Garden – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Date: March 15. Noon-1:15 p.m. With Andrea Hazzard of Hazzard Free Farm CSA. Suggested donation $5. Bring a sack lunch. Info: 815-877-0118.

Reserve the Date for Habitat for Humanity of Boone County Partner Family Search – Salvation Army Building, 422 S. Main St., Belvidere. Date: March 14, 5-7 p.m. and March 17, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Info: 815-288-6382.

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 “Bouquets & Bows” – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. Date: March 15. Noon-1:30 p.m. Flower arranging made simple and “Relationships: The High Cost of Measuring Up.” Cost: $13.50 includes lunch. RSVP: 815-222-3015.

Registration for Workshop: “Finding Support in the Educational Rights Guide” – DSCC, 4302 N. Main St. Date: March 16. Noon-2 p.m. Training for parents of students receiving spcial education services. Free. Register by March 9 at 866-436-7842, ext. 107.

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.

Registration for Openfields Local Foods Conference – Atwood Center, 2685 New Milford School Road. Date: March 17, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost: $20/person, includes keynote presentation, three educational sessions and lunch. Registration is $25 at the door. Info: 815-986-4357 or http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw.

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.

Registration for Spiritual Formation Weekend – Rock Church, 6732 Harrison Ave. Dates: Fri., March 23. 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Sat., March 24, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch provided]. Cost; $30/person or $50/couple. Info: 815-229-7600 or www.rockchurch.net.

Registration for Alzheimer’s Forum to Aid Caregivers – Clock Tower Resort, 7801 E. State St. Date: Sat., March 24. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Early bird registration: $30 until March 9. Info: 815-484-1300 or www.alz.org/illinois.

Registration for Rachel’s Peace Workshop – Stronghold Retreat & Conference Center, Oregon. Dates: March 23-25. Post-abortion healing for women or men. Cost: $150 includes room, meals and retreat materials. Partial scholarships available. Info: 815-968-1157.

Registration for Maple Sugar Mania – Welty Environmental Center at Big Hill Park, Beloit, Wis. Dates: Mondays, March 12 and 19; Tuesdays, March 13 and 20. 4-6 p.m. Cost: $7/child, 2nd-6th grades. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org by day before each program.

Entries for Northwest Illinois Quilt Expo – Freeport Lincoln Mall. Dates: March 16 & 17. Entries accepted thru March 10. Advance tickets $3 at Fifth Third Bank, or $5 at the door. Info: www.nwilquiltexpo.com.

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

Wednesday, March 7

Job Fair – Holiday Inn of Rockford, Belvidere Room & Common Area, 7550 E. State St. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Hosted by hhgregg, 50 positions to fill for new store.

SWCD Sediment & Erosion Control Workshop – Northern Illinois University Rockford Campus, 8500 E. State St. 8;30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Hosted by Winnebago County Soil & Water Conservation District. Info: 815-965-2392, ext. 3.

Grandparents & Special Friends Day – St. Paul Lutheran School, 811 Locust St. 7th and 8th grade students compete against the faculty in a volleyball game at 10:45 a.m.

Lunch & Learn: World Religion Series – Jainism – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Noon- 1 p.m. With Kanwal Prashar. Cost: $12 (members $10). Bring a sack lunch. Info: 815-877-0118. Walk-ins welcome if minimum is met by Monday.

Beginning MS Word 2010 – Rockford Public Library, Main Library 2nd Floor Computer Room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: Proficient familiarity with mouse and keyboard. Info: 815-965-7606.

Turning 65 – Get the Facts – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 50 and older. Social Security, original Medicare Parts A and B, Supplemental Insurance and Medicare Parts C and D. Eligibility, enrollment, benefits, resources, etc. Registration is required. info: 815-965-7606.

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

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

Environmental Film Series: Tapped – Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 6-10 p.m. Cost: $1. Info: 815-921-3900.

Lenten Study: Faces of Evil: “I Was Just Following Orders” – Schindler’s List: The banality of collective evil – 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.

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.

Kids Club – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 5-6 p.m. Ages 6-12. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Thursday, March 8

Information Meeting on Municipal Aggregation of Electricity – Boone County Council on Aging, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere. 6:30 p.m. See Citizens Utility Board website for more information.

Job Fair – Holiday Inn of Rockford, Belvidere Room & Common Area, 7550 E. State St. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Hosted by hhgregg, 50 positions to fill for new store.

lllinois Kids Wrestling Federation – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. Rounds begin 9 a.m.; weigh-ins, 4-7 p.m. Admission: Adults all-session pass $15/single session pass $5; children (5-12 years), all session pass $10; single session pass $5; children under 5, free.

Senior Computer Learning – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. March 8-April 12, 1-3 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Computer class for the true beginner. Registration is required. Info: 814-965-7606.

Genealogy for Beginners – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Classroom A, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-3:30 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Adventure Club & Meetup Planning Night – Paddle and Trail of Loves Park, 7212 N. Alpine Road. 6 p.m. Free. Reservations at 815-636-9066.

Efficient Grazing for Horses and Small Livestock Workshop – Lockwood Park Trailside Equestrian Centre, 5201 Safford Road, Rockford. 5-8 p.m. With Jay Solomon, environmental & energy stewardship educator. Fee: $20/person, $30/couple; youth get a discounted rate of $5 each. Info: 815-986-4357.

Program & Film about Aldo Leopold – Kickapoo Center, 1919 Limekiln Road, Oregon. 7 p.m. Showing of Green Fire. Free and open to the public. Donations welcome. Hosted by Prairie Preservation Socity of Ogle County.

What’s Puzzling You? – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, Program Room, 3128 11th St. 4-4:45 p.m. All ages. 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.

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. isnfo: 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.

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.

Teen ‘Scape – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 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.

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.

Night Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:5:45 p.m. Ages 4-10. Info: 815-965-7606.

What’s the Bible All About? The New Testament – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. March 8, 15, 22, 29. Cost $75 ($60 members). Historical context, literary forms, parables, historical books, prophets, gospels, letters,etc. Info: 815-877-0118.

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

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 9

Job Fair – Holiday Inn of Rockford, Belvidere Room & Common Area, 7550 E. State St. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Hosted by hhgregg, 50 positions to fill for new store.

Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. Rounds begin 8 a.m.; weigh-ins, 6-6:30 a.m. Parade of finalists 5 p.m. Admission: Adults all-session pass $15/single session pass $5; children (5-12 years), all session pass $10; single session pass $5; children under 5, free.

Preschoolers! Farm Animals – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. 10 a.m.-noon. Learn about farm animals while helping the crew with chores. Cost: $15. Please pre-register. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry – St. Edward Parish Community Center, 3004 11th St. 5-7 p.m. Adults, $8; children 12 and younger, $4; children 5 and younger, free.

Irish Pub Night with Joe Cullen –Mendelssohn PAC, Emerson Auditorium, 420 N. Main St. “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.

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.

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.

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

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

Saturday, March 10

Becca’s Closet Open for Prom Season – Thru May 12. See Ongoing listings for times and locations.

Job Fair – Holiday Inn of Rockford, Belvidere Room & Common Area, 7550 E. State St. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Hosted by hhgregg, 50 positions to fill for new store.

Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. Rounds begin 8 a.m.; weigh-ins, 6:30-7 a.m. Parade of finalists 5 p.m. Admission: Adults all-session pass $15/single session pass $5; children (5-12 years), all session pass $10; single session pass $5; children under 5, free.

Dig In To Spring – Ogle County Extension Office, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. 8:30 a.m.-noon. Cost: $10/person. Hosted by Univ. of Ill. Extension and Ogle County Master Gardeners. Pre-registration is encouraged. Info: 815-732-2191.

Trip to Museum of Science and Industry – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 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.

Family Health Fair – St. Bernadette Parish Center, 2400 Bell Ave. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free blood pressure, cholesterol & blood sugar (8-hr. fast) tests available. Bike sale, white elephant and craft booths. Free.

St. Paul Lutheran School Fun Fair/Open House – 811 Locust St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Games, giant blow-up “bouncies,” food, band concert. Take a tour and meet with the admission counselor and faculty. Info: 815-965-3335, ext. 217.

Rockford Stamp Club Postage Stamp Show – Forest Hills Lodge, 1601 W. Lane Road (Hwy. 173 west), adjacent to Rockford Speedway. 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Admission & parking free.

Bubble Festival – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. With bubbleologist Geoffrey “Merlin” Akins. 9 & 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 p.m. In advance: $4 public/$3 members (thru March 9); at the door: $5 public, $4 members. Museum admission extra for general public: $7 adults, $7 children; age 1 and younger is free. Reserve tickets: 815-963-6769.

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

In Print Writers Group Meeting – Cherry Valley Library, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 1-4 p.m. Guest: Darlene Quinn, author. All ages welcome. Info: 815-275-5966.

DigiScan – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Bring your own laptop, external hard drive or USB drive. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Saturday Spectacular: Noise! Noise! Noise! – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11-11:45 a.m. All ages. 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.

Scrapbook Saturday – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 3-5 p.m. Ages 8 and older. Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult. info: 815-965-7606.

DeKalb Open Mic Comedy Night – The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

Alzheimer’s Association Trivia Night - The Last Stop, 1914 Lowell park Road, Dixon. 7-9 p.m. Registration: $20/person. Teams who register and pay by March 7 will receive one free trivia answer. Reserve/Info: 815-285-1100 or 800-272-3900.

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

Battery G Civil War Ball – Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. 7-10 p.m. Music by The Century Air Minstrels, with basic dance instruction. Civil War period attire encouraged. Tickets $10 donation, but no one turned away. Info: 608-436-2147.

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 11

19th Annual Go-Kart Swap Meet – Harlem Community Center, 900 Roosevelt Road, Machesney Park. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission $2; swap tables available for $10. Food and refreshments available.

Rockford Stamp Club Postage Stamp Show – Forest Hills Lodge, 1601 W. Lane Road (Hwy. 173 west), adjacent to Rockford Speedway. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission & parking free.

The Care and Pruning of Fruit Trees – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. 1-5 p.m. Select, care for and prune fruit trees, no chemicals. Cost: $50. Please pre-register. Info: 815-389-8455, www.learngrowconnect.org.

Hockey: Rockford Ice Hogs vs. Milwaukee Admirals – 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.

Paranornal Evening at the Briggs Mansion – 1244 E. State St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost $15. With Spirit Communicator Mark Dorsett. Hear the history, take a tour. Payment may be made in advance at www.hauntedrockford.com or at the door. Info: 815-871-4239.

The Darkening Movie Sneak Peek – Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Ave., Freeport. 7:30 p.m. meet and greet with cast/crew. 9 p.m. screening. Feature-length suspense/horror film shot in Rockford and Freeport area. Tickets: $9 adults at door, extra $1 fee if ordered online. Info: www.thedarkeningmovie.com.

Monday, March 12

Job Fair – Holiday Inn of Rockford, Belvidere Room & Common Area, 7550 E. State St. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Hosted by hhgregg, 50 positions to fill for new store.

Word 2010 in a Day – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. Noon-6 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: Must have used MS Word and have good mouse skills. Info: 815-965-7606.

Maple Sugar Mania – Welty Environmental Center at Big Hill Park, Beloit, Wis. Dates: Mondays, March 12 and 19; Tuesdays, March 13 and 20. 4-6 p.m. Cost: $7/child, 2nd-6th grades. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org by day before each program.

Good Agricultural Practices Workshop – Kickapoo Center, 1919 Limekiln Rd., Oregon, Ill. 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/.

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

What’s Puzzling You? – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 W. Jefferson St. 4:30-5:30 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Tuesday, March 13

Job Fair – Holiday Inn of Rockford, Belvidere Room & Common Area, 7550 E. State St. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Hosted by hhgregg, 50 positions to fill for new store.

Senior Computer Q&A – Rockford Public Library, Main Library second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 3-5 p.m. Ages. 55 and older. 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.

Registration for Youth Softball – Ken-Rock Community Center, 3218 11th St. 6-8 p.m. for ages 4-16 yrs. Cost: $85, includes shirt and softball cap, end of season award. Cost for T-ball for children 4-6 yrs. is $50. Info: 815-398-8864.

Registration for Indoor Soccer, Tiger Tots, Babysitting Class – Ken-Rock Community Center, 3218 11th St. 6-8 p.m. Info: 815-398-8864.

Feet Are Neat – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 4-4:45 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Back, Neck & Joint Pain And You: Common Causes and Simple Solutions – FitMe Wellness, 2595 N. Mulford Road, Rockford. 6-6:45 p.m. Open to the public; attendees eligible for $5 discount on first month membership. Info: 815-904-6000.

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.

East Branch Second Tuesday Book Group – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Bookworm Bakery & Cafe, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-8 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

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 March 7-13, 2012, issue