Community Calendar: Week of April 11-17, 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. Admission $6 adults, $3 seniors & students, children younger than 3 and Klehm members, free. Donation Day is first Tuesday of each month. Admission free, donations of any amount welcome. Reserve now for: Vertical Gardening, April 14; Botanica Luncheon, April 18; Herbs for Everyone, April 19; Taking Care of Trees 2: Tree Planting, April 19; Organic Gardening, April 21. 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.

Little Cubs Field – 1160 W. Empire St., Freeport. Website accepts reservations for birthday parties, corporate events, reunions, family gatherings. Visit www.littlecubsfield.com.

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

MELD Mother’s Day Cards & Note Cards available – Starting April 13 at various locations. Cards $5 each, 8 notecards for $10. Info: 815-633-6353, ext. 10.

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 Babies, Sat., April 14. 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.

Really, Really Free Market – Next Date: April 21, noon-6 p.m. at Haight Park. Bring what you like, take what you like. Info: 815-540-8909.

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 Needed

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 Preschoolers! Baby Plants and Animals – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: April 13, 10 a.m.-noon. $15. Pre-register. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.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 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.

Reservations for Klehm Events – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Vertical Gardening, April 14, 9-11 a.m. $15 public, $12 members. Botanica Luncheon, April 18, with speaker Gordon Hayward.10 a.m. workshop, $25; luncheon, 11:30 a.m., $45. Herbs for Everyone, April 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. w/Liz Fiorenza of Windridge Herb Farms, $15 public, $12 members. Taking Care of Trees 2: Tree Planting, April 19. $15/$12. Organic Gardening, April 21, 9-11 a.m. w/Rich Tobiasz. $15/$12. Info: 815-965-8146.

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 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 “Fun with Frugality” Group Meeting – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Date: April 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Money-saving tips, Groupon, generic shopping, coupons, growing vegetables, etc. Cost: $10, members $5. Register by April 16. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for Animal Chores for Kids – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Dates: April 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 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.

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 Get Your Goat – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: April 14, 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $50. Pre-register. Info: 815-389-8455.

Registration for Angora Goats: From Feed to Fleece – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: April 14, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $50. Pre-register. Info: 815-389-8455.

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 Rockford Park District Adult Golf Clinics – Aldeen Practice Centre. Dates: April 13-June 23. Attend all, some, or one. Fees: $20 per clinic ($23 non-resident). Register at least one week in advance. Info: 815-987-8800 or www.rockfordparkdistrict.org (click Register Now) or by mail, fax (with credit card), or at either Park District Customer Service location. Info: 815-987-8800.

Registration for Rockford Network of Professional Women’s Luncheon Meeting – Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Road. Date: April 16, 11:30 a.m. Topic:“The Evolution of Gender Bias in the Workplace.” Speaker: Linda Grist Cunningham. Cost: $16/person, $18 for walk-ins. Cash or check only. Lunch served at noon. Includes networking time. Info: www.rockfordnetwork.biz.

Registration for Rosecrance Foundation Benefit – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. Date: April 16, 6:30 p.m. Gourmet meal, entertainment by Michael Cavanaugh and his band, stories of hope from Rosecrance alumni, presentation of the Castle Award. Tickets: $175 each or $1,500 table of 10. Info: 815-387-5602.

Registration for Spring in the Savanna – Welty Environmental Center, Beckman Mill County Park, 11600 County Road H. off Highway 81. Date: April 16, 5:30 p.m. All ages. No registration fee, but donations accepted. Info: 608-36-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

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 “Celebrate Your Life” – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Date: April 17, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $15; members $12. Register by April 16. Info: 815-877-0118.

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 MarketReady Training Program – Highland Community College Student Conference Center, Room 210, Freeport. Date: April 17, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Hosted by Univ. of Ill. Extension. Cost: $10. Lunch provided. Pre-registration required. Info: 815-235-4125 or online at www.extension.illinois.edu/jsw.

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 Lunch & Learn: Labyrinths – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Date: April 18, noon-1 p.m. Learn their history and therapeutic benefits. Cost: $12 (members $10). Bring a sack lunch. Pre-register. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for 3-D Archery – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: April 18, 5-7 p.m. Ages 10 and up. 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 OSF Heritage Run – Downtown Rockford. Date: April 22, 1 p.m. Activities for kids, 12:30-2;30 p.m. Registration fee $28 before event, $30 day of race. Registration and packet pick-up 4-6 p.m., Friday, April 20 in downtown YMCA lobby and 10:30 a.m.-noon at Stewart Square, 308 W. State St. Info: 815-489-1133.

Registration for “Monitoring Raptors on the Washington Coast “ – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. Date: April 20, 7 p.m. Presenter: Dan Varland. Free, but reserve ASAP. Info: 815-335-2915.

Registration for The Big Dipper – Byron Forest Preserve District, Weiskopf Observatory. 7993 N. River Road. Date: April 20, 7-8 p.m. Free. Register by April 19. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Jr. Girl Scouts: Girl Scout Way – Byron Forest Preserve District. Date: April 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at Byron Museum of History. Register by April 14. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for “Music of … The Pines” – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. Date: April 22, 3-4:30 p.m. Advance tickets, $10, $12 at the door. Limited tickets available. Info: 815-335-2915.

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.

Registration for “Make Your Own Worm Compost Bin” – Welty Environmental Center, Beckman Mill County Park, 11600 County Road H, off Hwy. 81. Date: April 19, 6-8 p.m. All ages welcome, but adults must accompany children. Cost: $20 per bin, $15 per bin for Welty members. Reserve by April 17; limited to 15 participants. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

Registration for “Cold-Blooded Critters with Dan Nedrelo” – Beloit Memorial High School Auditorium. Date: April 21, 7 p.m.; 4-5 p.m. Meet & Greet at The Rock with advance ticket or $2 at the door. All ages welcome. Cost: $6 each, $20 for family of 4. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

Registration for Tree Identification Hike – Riverside Park, Beloit, Wis. Date: April 21, 9 a.m. Ages 10 thru adult. Donation: $5/person, free for Welty members. Info: 608-361-1377or info@weltycenter.org.

Registration for Nature Rocks Family Nature Club: Spring Beauty – Carver-Roehl County Park near Clinton, Wis. Date: April 21, 10-11:30 a.m. All ages. Bring good hiking shoes. Cost: $10/family. Register by April 16. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

Registration for Handmade Pasta – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: April 22, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $50. Pre-register. Info: 815-389-8455.

Registration for New Property Tours – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Meet at Jarrett Center. Date: April 24, 4-7 p.m. Register by April 23. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Vegetable Garden Planning – University of Illinois Extension, Ogle County, 421 W. Pines Road. Oregon. Dates: April 24 at 1 p.m. or April 26 at 7 p.m. Info: 815-732-2191.

Reservations for Egg Dinner at Abreo – Abreo, 515 E. State St. Date: April 24, 5-9 p.m. Cost: $40/person (excludes tax & gratuity). RSVP: 815-968-9463.

Applications for City of Gardens Flower Giveaway – Rockford Park District, 401 S. Main St. Applications due by May 3. Groups receiving flowers can pick up their flat(s) on May 11 at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens.

Reservations for “Felix’s Cabaret : The Golden Age of Broadway” – Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Road. Date: May 11; cocktails 6:30 p.m., dinner & entertainment 7-10 p.m. Presented by Mendelssohn PAC. Includes four-course meal, cash bar, silent & live auction, 50/50 drawing. Tickets: $75/person. Reserve by May 7. Info: 815-964-9713 or www.mendelssohnpac.org.

Registration for Veterans’ End of Life Benefits and Resources Seminar – Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. Date: April 25, 2:30-4 p.m. Hosted by Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center, Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Olson Funeral and Cremation Services. RSVP by April 18. Info: 815-398-0500.

Wednesday, April 11

Domestic Violence Community Forum – Rockford Rescue Mission, 715 W. State St. 9 a.m-noon. Advance reservations recommended. Free. Info: 815-316-4153.

Seminar on Medicare & Medicare Supplement Plans – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 2 and 6 p.m. Limited to 20. RSVP: 1-800-382-4548.

Earth Matters Group Meeting – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Noon-1:15 p.m. Suggested donation $5. Bring a sack lunch. Info: 815-877-0118.

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

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

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.

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.

Online Job Search – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: familiarity with Internet Explorer. Info: 815-965-7606.

Babes and Books – Teen Spring Art Exhibit – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 3-6 p.m. Ages 13-19. Two-day event. Info: 815-965-7606. 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.

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.

Plant a Tree – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 5-6 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Microsoft Word 2010 (3-week class) – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. 6-8 p.m. Prerequisite: Must have used MS Word in the past and have good mouse skills. Info: 815-965-7606.

“Has the Great Game Returned to Central Asia After 9/11?” – Beloit College, Science Center, Room 150, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. 7:30 p.m. Lecture by Bakyt Beshimov, visiting scholar. Info: 608-363-2280.

Hire Me! [Three-Week Series] – Rockford Public Library, Main Library 2nd 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 Anime/Manga Club – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 13-19. 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.

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

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

Thursday, April 12

RockStat Meeting – Heartland Community Church/Chapel, 1280 S. Alpine Road. 9 a.m. Topic: Public safety. Taped for broadcast on Comcast Ch. 17, with weekly runs Fridays at 7 p.m. Info: www.rockfordil.gov.

Sustainable Lawn Care – University of Illinois Extension, Farm Bureau, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. 7 p.m. $5/person, $12/series. Info: 815-732-2191 or web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo.

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

Teen ‘Scape – Rockford Public Library, Rockton CentreBranch, 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.

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

Rockford Park District Info Meeting on Concessionaire Opportunites – Webbs Norman Center, 401 S. Main St. 5-6 p.m. Info: 815-969-4094 or kylemartinson@rockfordparkdistrict.org.

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.

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.

App Inventor for Android – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Meet Emily Dickinson – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 6:30-8 p.m. Paddy Lynn portrays the famous poet for National Poetry Month. Free. Info: 815-332-5161.

Swing Dancing – St. Edward Church, 3004 11th St. 8-10:30 p.m. Every Thurs. Info: 815-914-7441.

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.

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.

Reality Bytes Independent Student Film Festival – NIU, Jameson Auditorium, Cole Hall, DeKalb. 7-9 p.m. Guest speaker Wilfredo Hernandez, NIU alum and reality TV editor. Free and open to the public.

“All Roads Lead to Rome: The Roman Highway System in the Global Perspective” – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 7:30 p.m. Multi-media presentation by Rockford Society, Archaeological Institute of America. Guest speaker Dr. Richard Talbert. Free. Info: www.rockfordaia.org.

Friday, April 13

Preschoolers! Baby Plants and Animals – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. 10 a.m.-noon. $15. Pre-register. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Wine Tasting Fund-raiser – Artale’s Wine Company, 6876 Spring Creek Road. 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.

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.

Girlz Talk – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 Jefferson St. 4-5 p.m. Ages 9-13. 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.

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

DNR Hunter Education Course – Byron Forest Preserve District, Jarrett Prairie Center, 7993 N. River Road. 6-10 p.m. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

After Hours Book Discussion: Sister Citizen – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 7-9 p.m. Age 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

Spring Youth Basketball Tournament – North American Youth Sports at Boylan Catholic High School, 4000 St. Francis Drive. Three-day event. Info: 815-978-5657.

Psychic Readings with Denise Guzzardo – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. Info: 815-633-2552.

Hockey: Rockford IceHogs vs. Milwaukee Admirals – 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, April 14

Benefit for Kaleighann & Kaden Williams – Winnebago High School Cafetorium, Winnebago. Pasta dinner, 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Two children continue to undergo numerous surgeries for GI problems. Cost: $10 adults, $5 children. Face painting, kids’ games, bake sale, bounce house, raffle, silent and live auction beginning at 1 p.m.

Vertical Gardening – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. 9-11 a.m. Gardening in small spaces. $15 public, $12 Klehm members. Info: 815-965-8146.

Wind Workshop – Illinois Renewable Energy Association, 1230 E. Honey Creek Road, Oregon, Ill. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $40 for non-IREA members, $20 members. Info: 815-732-7332 or sonia@essex1.com.

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

Womanspace Spring Luncheon, ‘Happy for No Reason” – Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 200 S. Bell School Road. 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.

Photographing Wildflowers with a Digital Camera – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 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.

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

In Print Writers Meeting – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St. 1-4 p.m. Guest: Sandi Adams, retired nurse, The public is welcome.

Dodge Ball Tournament Fund-raiser – Rockford College, Seaver Gymnasium, 5050 E. State St. 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.

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

Release of Bald Eagle “Peace” – Starved Rock State Park, Utica. 1 p.m. Eagle was injured in a shooting incident, rehabbed at Hoo Haven. Info: www.starvedrocklodge.com.

Spring Wing Ding! – Holy Temple Church, 520 W. Ringold St., Freeport. 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.

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: 814-965-7606.

“Getting Over Brick Walls in Genealogical Research” – Spring Creek United Church of Christ, 4500 Spring Creek Road. 1:30 p.m. Meeting of Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society. All interested persons welcome. Info: 815-239-1040.

Spring Babies – Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St., Sycamore. 2-4:30 p.m. $3/person (child or adult), 15-minute visit, plus Museum admission. Space is limited, registration required. Info: 815-895-9777.

Third Annual Vine & Dine – Freeport Masonic Temple, Grand Ballroom, 305 W. Stephenson St., Freeport. 6-10 p.m. Tickets: $20. Donation helps fund Children’s Dyslexia Center in the Freeport Masonic Temple. Info: 815-233-0513.

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

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

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.

Spring Youth Basketball Tournament – North American Youth Sports at Boylan Catholic High School, 4000 St. Francis Drive. Three-day event. Info: 815-978-5657.

Vulgar Display of Comedy 3 w/Joe Larkin, Tony Kerkett, Joe Fernandez, Rich Kee, Chris May, Cody Hudson, Jason Motherjumpin Holtzhouser – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 10 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

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.

Sunday, April 15

Three-Year Anniversary of Tea Party Celebration – Sinnissippi Park, Band Shell, 1401 N. Second St. 1 p.m. Guest speakers U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh, U.S. Rep. Bobby Schilling, Tea Party leaders, and others. Free. Public participation welcome.

Fund-raiser for Lyle Williams – Oscar’s Pub & Grill, 5980 E. State St. 2-5 p.m. Benefit for 4-month-old boy born with a rare heart defect. Tickets for prime rib, baked ham & assorted buffet are $8 at the door. Oscar’s is donating event space and buffet food. Alcoholic beverages sold separately. T-shirts will also be sold. Info: 708-717-9408.

Spring Youth Basketball Tournament – North American Youth Sports at Boylan Catholic High School, 4000 St. Francis Drive. Three-day event. Info: 815-978-5657.

Monday, April 16

National Healthcare Decisions Day: Free Resources Available – Beloit Regional Hospice staff will be available to answer questions at Grinnell Senior Center, 631 Bluff St., Beloit, Wis., and Homecare Pharmacy, 1006 Woodward Ave., Beloit, Wis. from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Info: 877-363-7421.

Rockford Network of Professional Women’s Luncheon Meeting – Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Road. 11:30 a.m. Topic:“The Evolution of Gender Bias in the Workplace.” Speaker: Linda Grist Cunningham. Cost: $16/person, $18 for walk-ins. Cash or check only. Lunch served at noon. Includes networking time. Info: www.rockfordnetwork.biz.

Seniors Use Your Email (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.

Little Cubs Field Cleanup – 1160 W. Empire, Freeport. 3-8 p.m. Bring work gloves, leaf rakes, digging tool, paint brush, steel rakes, shovels, hoes, etc. Info: 815-685-9507 or 815-275-2948.

Digital Photo Editing – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Bing at least 5 digital photos on a USB drive. Info: 815-965-7606.

Spring in the Savanna – Welty Environmental Center, Beckman Mill County Park, 11600 County Road H. off Highway 81. 5:30 p.m. All ages. No registration fee, but donations accepted. Info: 608-36-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

Katie’s Book Club Discussion: The Descendants – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-962-4279 or RALMmail@aol.com.

Gamblers Anonymous – Meets at 6 p.m. every Monday. Call Roger at 815-601-8894.

Tuesday, April 17

AFP Volunteer Recognition Luncheon – Cliffbreakers Restaurant, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Info: 815-971-4143.

MarketReady: Learning to Connect with Commercial Markets – Highland Community College Student Conference Center, Room 210, Freeport. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Hosted by Univ. of Ill. Extension. Cost: $10. Lunch provided. Pre-registration required. Info: 815-235-4125 or online at www.extension.illinois.edu/jsw.

Animal Chores for Kids – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Dates: April 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.

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

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

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.

Senior Computer Learning – Rockford Public Library, Main Library 2nd 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.

“Fun with Frugality” Group Meeting – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Money-saving tips, Groupon, generic shopping, coupons, growing vegetables, etc. Cost: $10, members $5. Register by April 16. Info: 815-877-0118.

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

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.

“Celebrate Your Life” – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $15; members $12. Register by April 16. Info: 815-877-0118.

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

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From the April 11-17, 2012, issue

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