Community Calendar: Week of March 21-27, 2012

Ongoing Attractions

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous – Call for locations/times/info: 815-227-4633 or 815-968-0333.

Anderson Japanese Gardens – 318 Spring Creek Road. Open May 1-Oct. 31. Info: 815-229-9390.

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.

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.

The Bridge Center of Rockford – 4861 American Road. Games & classes for beginners through experts. Info: 815-873-9334.

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.

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.

Camp Grant – 1004 Samuelson Road. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Tues.-Sat. Restaurant on premises. Info: 815-395-0679.

Club Round: A Clubhouse for Round People – 7120 Windsor Lake Pkwy., Suite 202, Loves Park. Various activities throughout the year. Info: 815-639-0312.

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.

Ethnic Heritage Museum – 1129 S. Main St. Sun., 2-4 p.m. Admission $3 individual, $5 family. Info: 815-962-7402.

Graham-Ginestra House Museum – 1115 S. Main St. Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Info: 815-968-6044.

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.

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.

Health Classes/Seniors Meetings/Support Groups – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health. Call for specific meetings/dates/info: 815-395-4505.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jarrett Center – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

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.

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.

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.

Lazy Dog Yoga Studio – 5428 Williams Drive, Roscoe. $10 per drop-in class or 6 classes for $50. Kundalini Yoga every Friday at 10:30 a.m. Info: 970-485-0249.

Lewis Lemon Community Center – 1993 Mulberry St. Mon.-Fri., 5:30-11 p.m. Free. Info: 815-987-8800.

Logan Museum of Anthropology – 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tues.-Sun. Info: 608-363-2677.

Memorial Hall – 211 N. Main St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Fri., or by appointment. Info: 815-969-1999.

Midway Village – 6799 Guilford Road. Mon.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. Info: 815-397-9112.

Narcotics Anonymous – Call for locations/times/info: 815-964-5959 or 888-656-7329.

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.

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.

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.

Pine Tree Pistol Club – Info about club & classes: 815-874-7399.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Support Groups/Youth Drop-in Hours – Diversity of Rockford, 117 S. Third St. Free. Weekly. Call for specific meetings/dates/info: 815-964-2639.

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.

Tinker Swiss Cottage – 411 Kent St. Tours 1, 2, 3 p.m., Tues.-Sun. Info: 815-964-2424.

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.

Volcano Falls Adventure Park – 7602 Rock Valley Parkway. Extended hours: Open weekdays 3-8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, noon-8 p.m., weather permitting. Info: 815-282-2100.

Winnebago County Health Dept. Flu Vaccine Available – For flu clinic schedule, call 815-720-4264 or go to www.wchd.org.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Applications for Blanche J. Martin Scholarship and Winnebago County Retired Association Scholarship Grant – Deadlines: 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. 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 Live Gallery Reading with Mark Dorsett – Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. Date: March 24, 7-10 p.m. Messages from loved ones in spirit. Cost: $20. Pre-register ASAP. Info: www.hauntedrockford.com.

Registration for Pizza Eating Contest – Casey’s Pub, Loves Park. Date: March 28, 7:30 p.m. $15 entry fee includes your pizza and a $5 gift card to Casey’s. Info: 815-509-8670 or Nickfosberg@gmail.com or www.Caseyspub.net.

Registration for 3D Archery – Byron/Oregon Sportsman’s Club. Date: March 28, 5-7 p.m. Ages 10 and older. Cost: $5/person. Register by March 27. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Youth Baseball Clinic – Volcano Falls Adventure Park, 7602 Rock Valley Parkway. Date: March 31, 10 a.m.-noon and noon-2 p.m. Cost: $40. Info: 815-282-2100.

Registration for Science Siesta! – Discovery Center and Burpee Museum of Natural History. Dates: March 30-31 and April 27-28. Girls will meet women in science career fields at this ovenight session, gain information on career choices. Choice of three workshop tracks. Cost: $40/girl. Info: 815-758-8194 or http://web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo/.

Registration for “Men, Women & Margaret Fuller” – Rockford College, Maddox Theatre, 5050 E. State St. Date: March 28, 7 p.m. Learn about a leader in the woman’s movement, 19th century. One-woman play with actress Laurie James. Tickets: $25 general admission, $10 students, at box office in Clark Arts Center or online from Womanspace (www.womanspace-rockford.org).

Registration for Kids with Kids Daycamp – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Choice of dates: March 26-28; April 2-4; April 9-11. Explore the farm, help care for the goats. Cost: $125. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for Taking Care of Trees Series – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Session 1: Choosing the Right Tree: March 29. Session 2: Tree Planting, April 19. Session 3: The Care and Feeding of Trees, May 17, Session 4: Geriatric Tree Care, May 24. Complete series, $50 non-member, $40 Klehm members; individual courses, $15 non-member, $12 Klehm members. Info: 815-965-8146.

Registration for Paranormal Evening at the Gun Club of Roscoe – 5506 Clayton Circle, Roscoe. Date: April 1, 2-5 p.m. With Spirit Communicator Mark Dorsett. Refreshments served. Cost: $20. Payment in advance at www.hauntedrockford.com or at the door.

Registration for 2012 Go Global Conference – Giovanni’s Restaurant, 610 N. Bell School Road. Dates: April 3-4. Register/Info: 815-987-1740 or www.goglobal-itc.com.

Registration for U.S. Marines (past, present, future) Bus Trip to Washington, D.C., and Virginia – Dates: May 14-20. Cost for bus and hotels, $650 plus meals. Info: Tony Arnone, Chaplain, Rockford MCL, 815-336-4570 or 847-736-4570. Reservation deadline: April 15.

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

Wednesday, March 21

Blackhawk Woodcarvers Meeting – Ken-Rock Community Center, 3218 11th St. 8:30-11 a.m.

Lunch & Learn: CASA [Court Appointed Special Advocate] – Womanspace, Fountain View Room 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Noon-1 p.m. With Roseann Cannariato. Cost: $12 (members $10). Bring a sack lunch. Info: 815-877-0118.

Alzheimer’s Program: “Protecting What Matters: Adapting to the Personal Care and Safety Needs of Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease” – Alzheimer’s Association, Central Illinois Chapter, 93 S. Hennepin, Dixon. 3-5 p.m. Info: 815-285-1100 or 800-272-3900.

Free EKG Screens for High School Students – Belvidere Medical Center. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes and begin at 5:30 p.m. Register your child at 815-968-4440, ext. 62894.

Beginning MS Word 2010 – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-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.

Lenten Study: Faces of Evil: “ Hey, it was in Grandpa’s genes!” – Young Frankenstein, Science, materialism and the doubtful existence of free will – 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.

Kindergarten Round Up – St. Paul Lutheran School, 811 Locust St. 3:15-6 p.m. Families with students entering kindergarten next fall are invited; meet the faculty. Activities for children. Use Entrance “B” off main parking lot. Reduced tuition and 10-month payment plan. Info: 815-965-3335, ext. 215 or stpaulrockford@gmail.com.

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.

Hire Me! [Three-Week Series] – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: Proficient familiarity with the mouse and Internet and an e-mail address. Info: 815-965-7606.

YA Gaming Tournament – Rockford Public Library, YA Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 13-19. Info: 825-965-7606.

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.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life Committee – OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State St. 7 p.m. Team meeting at 8 p.m.

“Winesday” Wednesday Wine Tasting Party – Stumpy’s Pub, 5801 Columbia Pkwy., Rockford. 7-9 p.m. Wine tasting and free hors d’oeuvres. Info: 815-316-1225.

Comedy Night – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 Main St. 8 p.m. Free. Info: 815-877-8007.

Thursday, March 22

Katie’s Choice Book Club Discussion: Midwives – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St., 10 a.m. Info: 815-962-4279 or RALMmail@aol.com.

Genealogy on the Internet – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-3:30 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Power of Poetry Poster-making – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 4-7 p.m. Ages 10-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

DNR Hunter Education Program – Byron Forest Preserve District, Jarrett Center, 7993 N. River Road. 5-9 p.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Dr. Seuss on the Loose – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 5-6 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Adventure Race Training – Paddle and Trail of Loves Park, 7212 N. Alpine Road. 6 p.m. Free. Reservations: 815-636-9066.

Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation Meeting – Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St. 7 p.m. To determine interest in starting a paddling club in the stateline region.

Senior Computer Learning – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. Thursdays, 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.

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, 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.

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.

“Helping the Poorest of the Poor: Missions on Broadway” – Broadway United Methodist Church, 1503 Broadway. 7 p.m. With Rev. Enrique Gonzales and Rev. Lou Ness. Hosted by Rockford Urban Ministries. Info: 815-964-7111.

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.

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.

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.

Feet Are Neat – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

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 23

Super Sophie Benefit – Marsh Elementary School Gym, 2021 Hawthorne Drive. Benefit for student with childhood cancer, undergoing treatment in Madison and Chicago. Doors open at 6:30, runs till 8:30 p.m. Music by TRaSh 80s, silent auction, food; $5 donation to enter. Info: 815-229-2430.

Power of Poetry Poster-making – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 10-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

All of the Lights Dance-A-Thon – Radisson Hotel, 200 S. Bell School Road. 7-11:30 p.m. To benefit Neal Rylatt, cancer patient. Hosted by Auburn National Honor Society. Admission: $10.

Spiritual Formation Weekend – Rock Church, 6732 Harrison Ave. 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.

Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic – Northwest Community Center, 1325 N. Johnston Ave. 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Vaccines for dogs and cats, various prices. Walk-in; no appointment necessary. Info: 815-475-7729.

March for Religious Liberty – Corner of Alpine and Guilford roads. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. With Rockford Tea Party and Rockford Pro-Life Initiative. Bring Tea Party signs and signs expressing your faith. Mass at 11 a.m.

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

41st Annual RV, Camping & Travel Show – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. 2-8 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, discount coupons at area McDonald’s, children younger than 12, free.

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.

Goodwill Diva Dress Event – Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center, 7801 E. State St. Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, 6-7 p.m. Silent auction and fashion show, 7-9 p.m. Tickets: $25 adults, $10, guests 18 years and younger. Info: 815-98-6237 or www.goodwillni.org /DIVA.

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.

Preview: Used Book & Media Sale – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St. Noon-3 p.m. Many books, plus videos, DVDs, music cassettes, CDs, vinyl records, piano music, etc. $5 fee or Friend of the Library membership. Main sale Saturday.

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.

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.

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

Saturday, March 24

Pancake Breakfast – Grace United Methodist Church, 3555 McFarland Road. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets: $5 adults, $3 children ages 7 and younger. Info: 815-670-5182.

Alzheimer’s Forum to Aid Caregivers – Clock Tower Resort, 7801 E. State St. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 815-484-1300 or www.alz.org/illinois.

Antique Show – Blackhawk Center, 10th St. at Jefferson St., Oregon, Ill. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $5, good for both days of show. Sponsored by Oregon Woman’s Club. Food available for purchase. Info: 815-l732-2219.

Diva Dress Sale – Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center, 7801 E. State St. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 2,000 special occasion dresses for sale from $10-$30. Shoes, handbags, jewelry. Proceeds benefit the Jon Lundin Scholarship and the DoAnn Geiger Scholarship. Info: 815-987-6237.

Kidwatch – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn about goats, play with new babies. Please pre-register. Cost: $20. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

APC Illinois Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships – Rockord College, Maddox Theater, 5050 E. State St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hosted by Max Muscle Sports Nutrition. Admission: $5 at the door, children younger than 12, free. Awards ceremony at 4 p.m. Proceeds go to Rockford Sharefest Schools Project.

21st Annual Rock River Valley Division Model Train Show & Sale – Jefferson High School Gym, 4145 Samuelson Road. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. Boy & Girl Scouts and their leaders in uniform admitted free.

41st Annual RV, Camping & Travel Show – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, discount coupons at area McDonald’s, children younger than 12, free.

22nd Annual Egg Artists’ Show & Sale – Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Featured artist Gloria Fine. Admission: $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3017). Museum members, free. Info: www.midwayvillage.com.

Nano Days – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Explore science at the nano scale. Admission: $7 adults, $7 children (ages 2-17), free for children younger than 2 and museum members. Info: 815-963-6769.

Walk in Their Shoes – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Children’s Area, 6685 E. State St. 3-4:30 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Cadets Girl Scouts: Trees – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Noon-4 p.m. Meet at Keller Center. $8/person. Register by March 21. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

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

Used Book & Media Sale – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Many books, plus videos, DVDs, music cassettes, CDs, vinyl records, piano music, etc.

LR UMC Ham Supper – Leaf River United Methodist Church, River Valley Complex, 605 Main St. 4-7 p.m. Includes ham, potatoes, vegetable, roll, dessert, coffee, lemonade. Carry-outs available. Free-will offering. Info: 815-738-2321.

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

Live Gallery Reading with Mark Dorsett – Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. 7-10 p.m. Cost: $20. Info: 815-871-4239 or kathi@hauntedrockford.com.

Family Skate – Carlson Arctic Ice Arena & Sapora Playworld, 4150 N. Perryville Road, Loves Park. 8 p.m. Info: 815-969-4069.

Adult Grief Support Group – Beloit Regional Hospice Office, 655 Third St., Suite 200, Beloit, Wis. 6-7:30 p.m. Info: 608-363-7421.

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 25

Antique Show – Blackhawk Center, 10th St. at Jefferson St., Oregon, Ill. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $5, good for both days of show. Sponsored by Oregon Woman’s Club. Food available for purchase. Info: 815-l732-2219.

21st Annual Rock River Valley Division Model Train Show & Sale – Jefferson High School Gym, 4145 Samuelson Road. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. Boy & Girl Scouts and their leaders in uniform admitted free.

41st Annual RV, Camping & Travel Show – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, discount coupons at area McDonald’s, children younger than 12, free.

70th Anniversary Lecture Series in Memory of Steve Ellis – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 2 p.m. With John David Mickelson, author of Geology of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Book signing will follow program. Free to members, free with paid admission or $5 lecture only.

Ethnic Heritage Museum Open House – Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St. 2-4 p.m. Honoring Rose Mary Zammuto, 2012 Italian Woman of the Year. Info: 815-962-7402.

Monday, March 26

Kids with Kids Day Camp – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Tovkyon Road, Caledonia. March 26-28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Explore the farm, work and play with animals. Pre-register. Cost: $125. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.

Spring into Science – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. 1-4 p.m. Thru April 13. Admission: $7 adults, $7 children (ages 2-17), free for children under 2 and Museum members. Planetarium shows, live science demonstration, art activites. Info: 815-963-6769.

Senior Skype – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 1 3 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Bring your own laptop with a video camera. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Tuesday, March 27

Kids with Kids Day Camp – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. March 26-28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Explore the farm, work and play with animals. Pre-register. Cost: $125. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.

Free EKG Screens for High School Students – Heart Hospital for SwedishAmerican. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes and begin at 5:30 p.m. Register your child at 815-968-4440, ext. 62894.

Pecatonica Lions Club Meeting – First Congregational Church, 633 Reed St., Pecatonica. 6:30 p.m. With Carrie Pollard, who will discuss Illinois pork production. Free.

Teen ‘Scape – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 10-19. Play games on Wii or Playstation, surf the Internet, play board games. Info: 815-965-7606.

Fourth Tuesday Book Discussion: The Postmistress – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Classroom C, 215 N. Wyman St. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Age 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

Senior Computer Learning – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. Tuesdays, March 30-April 24, 3-5 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Computer class for the true beginner. Registration is required. Info: 814-965-7606.

Manga Matters! – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7 p.m. Ages 13-19. 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.

From the March 21-27, 2012, issue