Community Calendar: Week of April 4-10, 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. Now open for summer hours. 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.

Midwest Museum of Natural History – 425 W. State St., Sycamore. Spring Break activities March 26-30, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Live animal visits, crafts, scavenger hunts. Free with general admission ($6 adults, $5 kids and seniors). Safari Sprouts 4th Wednesday of each month. Info: 815-895-9777.

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 Breathe for Scouts and Homeschool – Welty Environmental Center, Beckman Mill County Park, 11600 S. County Road H, off Hwy. 81. Date: April 12, 4-6 p.m. Grades 6-8. Cost: $10 per Scout. Register by April 10. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

Registration for Recycled Kites – Welty Environmental Center, Beckman Mill County Park, 11600 S. County Road H, off Hwy. 81. Date: April 14, 10 a..m.-noon. All ages, but adults must accompany children. Cost: $8 per kite builder, $5 for Welty members. Register by April 11. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

Registration for Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop – Welty Environmental Center, Beckman Mill County Park, 11600 S. County Road H, off Hwy. 81. Date: April 14, 1-3 p.m. Ages 14 years and up. Cost: $60 per rain barrel. Register by April 11. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

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 Roller Skating Lessons – Freeport Park District, 1122 S. Burchard. Dates: April 9-30, 6-7 p.m. Parents may skate with children. Fees: $20 resident, $25 non-resident. Register by March 30. Info: 815-235-6114, ext. 109 or www.freeportparkdistrict.org.

Registration for Sustainable Lawn Care – U of I Extension, Farm Bureau, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. Dates: April 10, 1 p.m. or April 12, 7 p.m. Cost: $5/person, $12 for series. Info: 815-732-2191 or web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo.

Registraton for Dodge Ball Tournament Fund-raiser – Rockford College, Seaver Gymnasium, 5050 E. State St. Date: April 14. 32-team tournament; each team has 6-12 players. Theme: “I Dodged a Ball for a Kid” to benefit Children’s Safe Harbor. Team entry fee: $200. Must be 16 years or older. Entry fee to observe: $2. Info: 815-543-2519 or www.childrenssafeharbor.net.

Registration for Science Siesta! – Discovery Center and Burpee Museum of Natural History. Dates: 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 Kids with Kids Daycamp – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Dates: 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 2: Tree Planting, April 19. Session 3: The Care and Feeding of Trees, May 17, Session 4: Geriatric Tree Care, May 24. Individual courses, $15 non-member, $12 Klehm members. Info: 815-965-8146.

Registration for Books and Barks Program – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St. Dates: April 17, May 1. Sessions available from 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 5-12. Registration is required. Info: 815-332-5161 or www.cherryvalley.lib.il.us.

Registration for Eggcellent Adventures at the Farm – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: April 7, 10 a.m.-noon. Meet chickens and ducks, use natual dyes to color eggs. Cost: $11. Pre-register at 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for Sustainable Lawn Care – University of Illinois Extension Ogle County, Farm Bureau Bldg., 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. Two dates: April 10 at 1 p.m. or April 12 at 7 pm. Each program $5/person or $12 for series. Info: 815-732-2191.

Registration for Animal Chores for Kids – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Dates: April 10, 17, 24, 4-5:30 p.m. School age children can help care for livestock. Cost: $40/person. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.

Registration for DNR Hunter Education Course – Byron Forest Preserve District, Jarrett Prairie Center, 7993 N. River Road. Date: April 11, 6-9 p.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Free EKG Screens for High School Students – Heart Hospital at SwedishAmerican. Date: April 11. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes and begin at 6 p.m. Register your child at 815-968-4400, ext. 62894.

Registration for Legally Speaking Workshop – Rockford College, Regents Hall, Burpee Center, 5050 E. State St. Date: April 11. 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Information for nonprofits about tax issues, charitable and planned giving. Cost: $75, includes lunch. Register by 4 p.m., April 6. Info: 815394-4384.

Registration for Rockford Park District Adult Golf Clinic – Aldeen Practice Centre. Date: April 13. Fees: $20 per clinic ($23 non-resident). Register at least one week prior to clinic, either online at www.rockford parkdistrict.org (click Register Now) or by mail,fax (with credit card), or at either Park District Customer Service location. Info: 815-987-8800.

Reservations for Wine Tasting Fund-raiser – Artale’s Wine Company, 6876 Spring Creek Road. Date: April 13, 5:30-8:30 p.m. To benefit Assault & Abuse Services of Stephenson County. Tickets $15, available at AASSC, 222 W. Spring St., Freeport or call 815-232-7200 or at the door the night of the event.

Registration for Wind Workshop – Illinois Renewable Energy Association, 1230 E. Honey Creek Road, Oregon, Ill. Date: Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $40 for non-IREA members, $20 members. Info: 815-732-7332.

Registration for Womanspace Spring Luncheon, “Happy for No Reason” – Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 200 S. Bell School Road. Date: April 14. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. With author Marci Shimoff. Cost: $50 non-members, $45 members with discounted price of $360 for table of 8. VIP Reception with Marci Shimoff preceding luncheon, April 13, 7 p.m. at Radisson. Cost: $100 (includes Spring Luncheon April 14). Space is limited. Info: 815-877-0118.

Reservations for Spring Wing Ding! – Holy Temple Church, 520 W. Ringold St., Freeport. Date: April 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Chicken wings, American goulash, sweet corn, roll and sweet potato pie. Tickets: $8 advance, $10 at the door. Info: 815-914-1487.

Registration for Red Shoe Run for Donor Awareness– NIU Rockford Campus, 8500 E. State St. Date: April 14, 8 a.m. Competitive 5-K run and non-competitive fitness walk. Register online at redshoerun.org.

Registration for Photographing Wildflowers with a Digital Camera – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. Date: April 14, 9:30-11 a.m. Instructor Tim Lewis. Bring your camera. Cost: Free to members of Severson Dells; $3 non-members. Info: 815-335-2915.

Reservations for Spring Tea to Benefit St. Mark Ringers – St. Mark Lutheran Church, 675 N. Mulford Road. Date: April 14, 1-1:30 p.m. Tickets: $15. Info: 815-398-3557.

Registration for Daisy Journey: Between Earth and Sky – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Meet at Keller Center. Date: April 15, 1-3 p.m. Free. Register by April 11. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for AFP Volunteer Recognition Luncheon – Cliffbreakers Restaurant, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. Date: April 17, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $20/person. Register by April 17 to Michelle Gorham, Rockford Memorial Development Foundation at 815-971-4143.

Registration for Free EKG Screens for High School Students – Belvidere Medical Center. Date: April 17. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes and begin at 6 p.m. Register your child at 815-968-4400, ext. 62894.

Registration for Rockton Chamber of Commerce Red Carpet Awards – American Center, 221 W. Main St., Rockton. Date: April 20. 5:30 p.m. networking, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Cost: $35 members, $45 non-members. RSVP: 815-624-7625 or online at info@rocktonchamber.com. Reserve by April 13. Info: 815-624-7625.

Registration for Martial Arts Classes (April 24-June 14) – Freeport Park District, 1122 S. Burchard. Shaolin Kempo Kung Fu Self-Defense, Little Ninjas, or Tae Kwon Do. $50 residents, $55 non-residents. Various ages. Register by April 13 at 815-235-6114, ext. 109.

Registration for Frog/Toad Survey of WCFPD – Pecatonica River Forest Preserve, 14341 Brick School Road, Pecatonica. Date: April 18, 6:30 p.m. Free. Includes 1-mile walk and survey. Ages 8 and older. Info: 815-335-2915.

Registration for 3-D Archery – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: April 18, 5-7 p.m. Ages 10 and older. Meet at Sportsman’s Club. Cost: $5/person. Register by April 16. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for “Be in the Spotlight” Luncheon & Fashion Show – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. Date: April 19, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. With Diane Tope of Great Hang-Ups and businesswoman Connie Beard. Cost: $13.50 includes lunch. RSVP: 815-222-3015.

Registration for Earth Day Clean Up – Along Kent Creek at 411 Kent St. Date: Sunday, April 22, 1-4 p.m. Hosted by Natural Land Institute and Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum. Free. Register by April 20 at 815-964-6666 or e-mail to kjohnsen@naturalland.org.

Registration for “Special Education Basics” – Belvidere Park District Bldg., 1006 W. Lincoln, Belvidere. Date: April 26, 6-9 p.m. Training for parents of students receiving special education services; 3 CPDUs available for educators. Dinner provided; childcare available. Free. Register by April 19 at 866-436-7842, ext. 107 or www.fmptic.org/family-matters-trainings.htm.

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.

Little Cubs Field website accepts reservations for birthday parties, corporate events, reunions, family gatherings. Go to www.littlecubsfield.com.

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

Wednesday, April 4

2012 Go Global Conference – Giovanni’s Restaurant, 610 N. Bell School Road. Info: 815-987-1740 or www.goglobal-itc.com.

Kids with Kids Daycamp – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. April 9-11. Explore the farm, help care for the goats. Cost: $125. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Beginning Computer for the Absolute Beginner – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Service with Eucharist – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 212 W. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. 12:05 p.m. in library.

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

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.

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 Services, call her at 815-965-7606, ext. 682 or e-mail kkresol@rockfordpubliclibrary.org.

Young Adult Poetry SLAM – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 13-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Thursday, April 5

Spring Used Book Sale – Voices Book Nook, Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1265 W. Galena Ave., Freeport. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Hardcover & paperback books, DVDs, CDs, records, puzzles, books on tape. Proceeds support Voices Domestic Violence Program.

JBF Consignment Sale – Tebala Shrine Center, 7910 Newburg Road. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Children’s and maternity clothes, gently used. 3-day sale. $3 admission Thurs. only.

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Earth Day Awards Luncheon – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Speaker: Astronaut Mark Lee. Info: 815-637-1343 or www.knib.org.

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. Thru april 12. 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.

Make Weather – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 11:15-12:15 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

‘The Tomb Sweeping Festival: Observing Qingming Jie in Taiwan” – Beloit College, Porter Brown Conference Room, Center for the Sciences. 4 p.m. Taiwanese folklore lecture by Yang Yujun, Free.

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.

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 younger than 2. Infant literacy building program. Info: 815-965-7606.

Sunset Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 5-5:45 p.m. Ages 4-10. 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. 12-12:45 p.m. Ages 3-6. Bring a lunch. Info: 815-965-7606.

Monthly Family Support Group – Bickford House, 960 N. Mulford Road. 6 p.m. Guest speaker from NIAAA. Information for caregivers. Free and open to public. Info: 815-397-7100.

QuickBooks Workshop – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 18 and olde. Info: 815-965-7606.

Maundy Thursday Service – All Saints Lutheran Church, 624 Luther Drive, Byron. 7 p.m. Communion and stripping of the altar; reading Psalm 22.

Maundy Thursday Service – West-minster Presbyterian Church, 2821 N. Bell School Road. 6:30 p.m.

Maundy Thursday Service – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 212 W. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m.

Environmental Film Series: Queen of the Sun – Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 6-10 p.m. Cost: $1. Info: www.rockvalleycollege.edu/efs.

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.

Wheelchair Basketball: Rockford Chariots vs. Chicago Hornets – NIU Recreation Center, DeKalb. 7 p.m. Free. Prizes, contests, live entertainment, raffle, sing-and-sign performance of the National Anthem. Info: 815-753-7407.

Friday, April 6

Spring Used Book Sale – Voices Book Nook, Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1265 W. Galena Ave., Freeport. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Hardcover & paperback books, DVDs, CDs, records, puzzles, books on tape. Proceeds support Voices Domestic Violence Program.

JBF Consignment Sale – Tebala Shrine Center, 7910 Newburg Road. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Children’s and maternity clothes, gently used. 3-day sale. Free.

Good Friday Service – Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2821 N. Bell School Road. Noon.

Good Friday Walk for Justice – Begins at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 412 N. Church St. at 9 a.m. Covers14 stops ending at Beattie Park. Info: 815-964-7111.

Goody Friday Service – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 212 W. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m.

Community Good Friday Service – United Church of Byron, 701 W. Second St., Byron 7 p.m. In partnership with All Saints Lutheran Church and Middle Creek Presbyterian Church.

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.

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.

Manga Crafting – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 4-5:30 p.m. Agaes 13-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Saturday, April 7

27th Annual Arny Johnson Classic 10-mile and 5KRun – Harlem High School, 1 Husky Circle, Machesney Park. 10-mile run startsat 8:30 a.m.; 5K run starts at 8:40 a.m. Cost: $30. Pre-register through Habitat for Humanity’s website: http://rockfordhabitat.org or at Habitat for Humanity ReStore, North Towne Mall. Info: 815-636-4573.

Job Fair/Open House for Nurses and CNAs – Alden Debes Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, 550 S. Mulford Road. 9 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m. Full-time and part-time staff needed. Bring your certification or license. Info: 815-721-0156.

Spring Used Book Sale – Voices Book Nook, Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1265 W. Galena Ave., Freeport. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hardcover & paperback books, DVDs, CDs, records, puzzles, books on tape. Proceeds support Voices Domestic Violence Program.

Easter Extravaganza – Life Church, 5910 Elevator Road, Roscoe. 10 a.m.-noon. Easter message, egg hunt, drawings, skits. Info: 815-623-7265.

Meditation for Adults – Womanspace, Anjali Pavilion, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 10-11 a.m. With instructor D. Shanti Hulsebus. Cost; $13 non-members, $12 members. Register by April 5 or walk-in if space available. Info: 815-877-0118.

Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza – Discovery Center and Burpee Natural History museums, 711-737 N. Main St. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children age 2-9 are asked to bring their own baskets for plastic egg hunt. Admission for both: $10 per child, $7 per adult. Member children of either museum, $2; member adults and children age 1 and younger, free. Info/Burpee: 815-965-3433; info/Discovery: 815-963-6769.

Eggcellent Adventures at the Farm – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. 10 a.m.-noon. Meet chickens and ducks, use natual dyes to color eggs. Cost: $11. Pre-register at 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

JBF Consignment Sale – Tebala Shrine Center, 7910 Newburg Road. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Children’s and maternity clothes, gently used. 3-day sale. Free.

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

Free Egg Hunt – Anna Page Park, 3201 Springfield Ave. 11 a.m. rain or shine. Family activities for all ages, 10-10:45 a.m. with music by Super Stolie. Refreshments may be purchased from Friends of Lockwood. Info: 815-987-8800.

Book Signing with Author Erik Jelinek – Turtle Creek Books, 444 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. First-person story: Blessed in the Midst of Trial: Cancer, Chemo, and Keeping the Faith.

Cryptozoology: The Science of Monsters – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 3-4:30 p.m. Ages 12-19. Learn about research groups that travel to remote areas to search for elusive creatures. Discuss equipment, techniques, and evidence collected. Info: 815-965-7606.

Easter Vigil Service – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 212 W. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis.7 p.m.

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.

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, April 8

Easter Services – All Saints Lutheran Church, 624 Luther Drive, Byron. 6 a.m. (sunrise, with “Bread of Life” liturgy); 8 a.m. (traditional) and 10:30 a.m. (traditional and contemporary music). Communion at all services.

Easter Service – Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2821 N. Bell School Road. 6:15 a.m. (outdoor), 7:30 a.m. (with Communion), 8:45 a.m. (traditional worship), 11:15 a.m. (contemporary worship).

Easter Service – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 212 W. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis.10 a.m.

City Wide Easter Celebration with Pastor Herbert L. Johnson – Liberty Baptist Church, 3500 Preston St., Rockford. 8 a.m. Theme: “The City, The Savior, and This Easter Sunday.” 2nd Service: West Middle School, 1900 N. Rockton Ave. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Praise and worship. Family activities including Easter eggs, face painting, petting zoo.

Monday, April 9

DNR Hunter Education Course – Byron Forest Preserve District, Jarrett Prairie Center, 7993 N. River Road. 6-9 p.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Kids with Kids Daycamp – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. April 9-11. Explore the farm, care for goats. Cost: $125. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Seniors Use Your E-mail (three-week class) – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 1-3 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

DigiPhoto – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 2-4 p.m. Ages 16 and older. Bring your camera with memory card, all cables and power cord or charger, and instruction booklet. Also bring a USB drive. Info: 815-965-7606.

Teen Wired Café – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Bookworm Bakery & Café, 6685 E. State St. 5-7:30 p.m. Ages 10-19. Play games, surf the Inernet on laptops, make crafts. Info: 815-965-7606.

Tuesday, April 10

Animal Chores for Kids – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Dates: April 10, 17, 24, 4-5:30 p.m. School age children can help care for livestock. Cost: $40/person. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.

Plant a Tree – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 4-5 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

East Branch Second Tuesday Book Group: Ed King – 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.

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.Thru April 24. Info: 814-965-7606.

Family Story Hour – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Reality Bytes Independent Student Film Festival – NIU, Jameson Auditorium, Cole Hall, DeKalb. Tues. and Wed., 9-11 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Hockey: Rockford IceHogs vs. Charlotte Checkers – 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.

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From the April 4-10, 2012, issue