Community Calendar: Week of April 18-24, 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: 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. 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.

Northern Illinois Medical Group – 5301 E. State St. Qigong classes offered at various times, based on demand and class progression. Info: 815-397-8500.

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 Beattie 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.

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 Angelic Organics Learning Center events – Starting Your Organic Garden, April 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $70. The “Ins” and “Outs” of Composting, April 29, 1-3:30 p.m. $45. Animal Chores for Kids, April 30, May 7, May 14. 4-5:30 p.m. $40. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Applications for Winnebago County Retired Association Scholarship Grant – Deadline: June 1 (WCRTA). Info: 815-636-3060.

Reservations for Klehm Events – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Taking Care of Trees 2: Tree Planting, April 19. $15/$12. Organic Gardening, April 21, 9-11 a.m. w/Rich Tobiasz. $15/$12. Photography of Nature, April 26, $15/$12. Enjoying Woodland Wildflowers, April 28. $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 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 Teen Financial Reality Fair – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. Date: April 21, 11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Learn how to budget. Reservations by April 20 preferred. Info: 815-316-2900, ext. 104 or dleonard@generationscu.org.

Reservations for16th Annual Golden Apple Banquet – Radisson Hotel, 200 S. Bell School Road. Date: April 20, 5:30 p.m. Former and current students and their parents are invited to attend. Reservations: $60. Info: 815-226-4180.

Registration for Wonders of Water for Scouts & Homeschool – Welty Environmental Center, Beckman Mill County Park, 11600 S. County Road H, off Hwy. 81. Date: April 24, 4-6 p.m. Grades 2-3. Designed for Scouts, but all interested participants welcome. Cost: $10 per Scout. Register by April 20. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.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 “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 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 St. James Church Altar & Rosary Society 75th Annual Spring Card Party – St. James Beauvais Center, Parish Hall, 428 N. Second St. Date: April 25, 7-9:30 p.m. Cost; $7/person, women, men, children . Free desserts, fruit coffee, tea. Pop and water sold at minimal prices, Bring your cards and/or board games. Door prizes, 50/50 raffle, drawing, silent auction. Reserve at 815-962-3639.

Registration for Caritas 26th Annual “Sparkle” Luncheon & Fashion Show – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. Date: April 25. Silent auction at 10:30 a.m. Luncheon at noon. Tickets: $35. Reserve by April 19. Info: 815-389-3259.

Registration for MembersAlliance Free Seminar for Today’s Home Buyer – Metropolitan Title Agency, 6277 E. Riverside Blvd. Date: April 26, 6-7:30 p.m. Local experts will present information and answer questions. Reserve: 815-484-1160 orerundblade@membersalliance.org. Walk-ins also welcome.

Registration for Veterans Benefits Seminar – Hosted by Northern Illinois Hospice & Grief Center, held at Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. Date: April 25, 2:30-4 p.m. Free. RSVP by April 18 to 815-398-0500.

Registration for Winnebago County CASA Celebrity Treasures Dinner & Auction – Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Road. Date: April 27. Social hour, silent auction at 6 p.m. Dinner, 7 p.m. with speaker and live auction, 50/50 raffle; need not be present to win. Raffle tickets $10 each or 3 for $25, may be purchased online at www.winnebagocountycasa.org or call 815-319-6880. Event ticket price is $60.

Registration for Girl Scout Centennial Celebration with Radio Disney AM Road Crew – NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Date: April 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Music, dancing, prizes; live stage performance by pop music sensation Savvy and TV stars. Kids’ activities and vendors. Tickets: $10/person advance, $12/person day of event. Purchase at NIU Convocation Center box office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000 or Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Shops.

Registration for Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council Summit – Heartland Community Church, 1280 S. Alpine Road. Date: April 28, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch provided. Entertainment, raffle prizes, T-shirts, etc. Free, but attendees must register at 815-962-6624.

Reservations for Mostaciolli Dinner & Auction (Benefit for Boone County Habitat for Humanity) – First Baptist Church, 1255 W. Jackson St., Belvidere. Date: April 28, 4-8 p.m. Tickets: $10/person or $35/family of four or more. Purchase at two Belvidere locations: Zion Lutheran Church, 1300 Pearl St. and Duraclean, 1989 Bedrord North Drive. Info: 815-544-9888.

Reservations for Paranormal Evening at Midway Village Museum – 6799 Guilford Road. Date: April 28, 7-9 p.m. With Spirit Communicator Mark Dorsett. $15. Pay in advance on the website www.hauntedrockford.com or at the door. Call 815-871-4239 to register.

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 Womanspace Programs – Art Samplers: Collage, April 21, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $45, members $35. Register by April 19. Supper and Film Discussion Group: The Diving Bell & the Butterfly. April 23, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $12, members, $10. Register by April 19. Mah Jong group meeting, April 25. 6:30-9 p.m. Age 21 and older. Cost: $5, members $3. Register by April 23. How to Help Those Living with Loss, April 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $25, members $20. Register by April 23. Journey of the Female Hero, April 28, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $30, members $25. Register by April 26. Writershop: Women on Poetry, April 30. Cost: $25, members $20. Register by April 26. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for “Great American Cleanup” – Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful, April 28, 8 a.m.-noon. Patriots Gateway Center, 615 S. 5th St. is central location; supplies also available at other locations. Register by April 20. Info: 815-637-1343.

Registration for RAMP’s Boone County Wheel-A-Thon – Community Building Complex, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. Date: April 28, 9 a.m. Sponsorship opportunities still available. Info: 815-544-8404.

Registration for Alzheimer’s Association-Central Illinois Chapter, Rock River Chapter Educational Program – 93 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon. 9-11 a.m. Register at: 815-285-1100 or 800-272-3900.

Reservations for Seth B. Atwood Conservation Award Presentation – Nicholas Conservatory, 1354 N. Second St. Date: April 28, 5 p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. buffet, 7 p.m. speaker. Cost: $35. Reserve ASAP at 815- 987-1689.

Registration for Wonders of Water for Scouts & Homeschool – Welty Environmental Center in Beckman Mill County Park. Date: April 28. Session I: 10 a.m.-noon. Session II: 1-3 p.m. Grades 2-3. Cost: $10 per Scout. Register by April 26; specify which session you prefer. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

Reservations for Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County Annual Banquet – Lorado Taft Field Campus, Ogle County. Date: April 29. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6:30, program at 7:30. Speaker Randy Niebour; topic: turtles and other wildlife of northern Illinois. Tickets $25. Info: 815-243-0020 or ppsoc.org@gmail.com.

Registration for Alzheimer’s Workshop – Provena Cor Mariae Center, 3330 Maria Linden Drive. Dates: April 30, May 7 and 14. Three-day workshop. Designed for caregivers. Register at 815-877-7416.

Registration for Rockford Football Training Camp – Auburn High School Stadium, 5110 Auburn St. Date: May 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Chicago Bears Players will appear. Fees: $50/participant ($55 non-resident) if registered by April 19, $60 ($65 non-resident) if registering April 20 and after, Meet & Greet tickets also available for fans and non-participants for $50/person if purchased by April 19, $60 if purchased April 20 and after. Info: 815-987-8800 or www.rockfordparkdistrict.org (click Register Now), or by mail, fax or credit card and at Park District Customer Service locations.

Registration for 10th Annual Rt. 75 Garage Sales – 40 miles of garage sales along IL Rt. 75 between I-90 near Rockton and U.S. 20 outside Freeport. Dates: June 1 and 2. No charge. Sign up now, edit your listings later. www.route75sales.com.

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.

Wednesday, April 18

Blackhawk Woodcarvers Meeting – Ken-Rock Community Center, 3218 11th St. 9-10 a.m. Info: 815-393-4581.

Veterans Education and Benefits Fair – Rock Valley College, Student Center Atrium, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Representatives from various services will be available to answer questions. Free. Info: 815-921-4163.

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.

Botanica Luncheon – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Speaker Gordon Hayward. 10 a.m. workshop, 11:30 luncheon. Cost: $25 workshop, $45 luncheon. Info: 815-965-8146.

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.

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

Babes and Books – Rockford Public 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.

Internet – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Learn about web pages, search engines, etc. Info: 815-965-7606.

Keith Country Day School Fine Arts Festival – 1 Jacoby Place. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Individual student music and choral performances, dramatic skits, poetry reading.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life Winnebago County Meeting – Giordano’s Restaurant, 333 Executive Pkwy., off North Mulford Road. 11:30 a.m.

Friends of Rockford Public Library Book Sale Preview – Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 4-7 p.m. Members only pre-sale. New members can join at the door for $5. Main sale on April 20 and 21.

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.

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

Third Annual Poetry Slam – Jefferson High School Library, 4145 Samuelson Road. 6-8 p.m. Students read their own poetry. Free and open to public.

Alignment Rockford – Jefferson High School , 4145 Samuelson Road. 6-8 p.m. Info: 815-874-9536.

Food Film Festival: Faith at the End of Your Fork – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 6:30 p.m. Includes panel discussion by faith and community leaders, Neddy Astudillo, eco-theologian; Rev. Kenneth Copeland; Rabbi Wing, Temple Beth-El. Free, open to public. Info: 815-964-7111.

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.

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.

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

“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, 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 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.

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 19

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.

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

Make Weather – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

“Be in the Spotlight” Luncheon & Fashion Show – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. 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.

Community Food and Fellowship Luncheon – Roscoe United Methodist Church, 10816 Main St., Roscoe. Info: 815-624-2292.

Blue Blazers Toastmasters Meeting – Hamilton Sundstrand, 4747 Harrison Ave. Noon-1 p.m. Info: 815-968-6860.

Keith Country Day School Fine Arts Festival – 1 Jacoby Place. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Individual student music, dramatic and choral performances, Theater 1 monologues.

Green Drinks Rockford – Cliffbreakers, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. 5:30 p.m. Topic: Community Trees Program. $10 wines & hors d’oeuvres, $4 green nibble, full cash bar. Info: www.greendrinks.org.

Seminar: “The Truth About Grief” – Belvidere North High School, 9393 Beloit Road, Belvidere. 6:30 p.m. With Tom Zuba, internationally-known Grief Guide. Free. Info: www.TomZuba.com.

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.

Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation Informational Meeting – Monroe Public Library, Monroe, Wis. 7 p.m. Start a canoe and kayak club.

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.

Preschool Picnic Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Rockton CentreBranch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 12-12:45 p.m. Ages 3-6. Info: 815-965-7606.

Teen ‘Scape – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 4-7 p.m. Ages 10-19. Play games on Wii or Playstation, surf the Internet, play board games. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Taking Care of Trees 2: Tree Planting – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $12 Klehm members, $15 non-members. Info: 815-965-8146.

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.

Herbs for Everyone – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. 6:30-8:30 p.m. with Liz Fiorenza of Windridge Herb Farms. Cost: $12 Klehm members, $15 non-members. Info: 815-965-8146.

Native Woodland Plants for Shady Areas – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 7 p.m. Meeting of Wild Ones Natural Landscapers, open to public. Come at 6:30 to socialize, browse the merchandise tables, or check out the library. Info: 815-399-8432.

Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation Meeting – The Rafter’s Restaurant, 9426 W. Wagner Road, Lena, Ill. 7 p.m. Public input on formation of a paddling club in northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Info: 815-238-7888.

Unplugged Gamers Night – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 5-7 p.m. Ages 13-19. Join your friends for board games, Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card games, classic card games. 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.

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.

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 20

16th Annual Golden Apple Banquet – Radisson Hotel, 200 S. Bell School Road. 5:30 p.m. Former and current students and their parents are invited to attend. Reservations: $60. Info: 815-226-4180.

Friends of Rockford Public Library Book Sale – Main Library Auditorium, Classrooms A and B, 215 N. Wyman St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Senior Legislative Breakfast – Keen Age Center, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere. 8-10 a.m. Hosted by Rep. Joe Sosnowski; obtain information on services from offices of the Illinois State Treasurer, Illinois Attorney General, Illinois Dept. of Aging and more. Info: 815-547-3436.

Fourth Annual “Convo’s Colossal Clean Sweep” – NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Antiques, collectibles, sports cards, arts, crafts, garage sale items. Admission: $2 adults, free for children 6 and younger.

Art Samplers: Collage – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. All ages. Cost: $45, members $35. Register by April 19. Info: 815-877-0118.

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.

Max Muscle Nutrition Celebrity Guest & Customer Appreciation – Max Muscle, 6738 Broadcast Pkwy., Loves Park. Noon-4 p.m. Guest Matt Hughes. Also, model and author Hilda Castillo. Big sales on all products, services and apparel. Sat. store hours, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 815-683-6296.

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.

Senior Drop-In Computer Lab – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 2-4 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Bring your own laptop or use one of ours. Info: 815-965-7606.

Keith Country Day School Fine Arts Festival – 1 Jacoby Place. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Painting demonstration, individual student music performances, improv and skits.

RVC Writing Awards Ceremony – Rock Valley College, Student Center Atrium, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 3:30 p.m. With novelist Karla Clark. Free. Info: 815-921-3302.

Recycled Tie-Dye Party – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 13-19. Bring in fabric items to be recycled. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Rockford Area Pregnancy Care Center Annual Banquet – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. 6-9 p.m. Speaker Dr. Marc Newman, founder/president of FRONTLINE Communication Services. Tickets: $30/person or table of 10 for $300. Info: 815-997-1200 or http://rapcc.eventbrite.com.

Dinner and a Movie: Hugo – Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road. Info: 815-229-0800.

Rockton Chamber of Commerce Red Carpet Awards Ceremony – American Center, 221 W. Main St., Rockton. 5:30 p.m. networking, 6:30 p.m. dinner. 2012 Outstanding Educator of the Year to be announced. Cost: $35 members, $45 non-members. Info: 815-624-7625.

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

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.

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

Saturday, April 21

“Atwood’s Nature Neighborhood” – Atwood Park, 2685 New Milford School Road. 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Free. No registration required. Info: 815-987-8800.

Early Morning Bird Walk – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 8-10 a.m. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Free. Info: 815-335-2915.

Friends of Rockford Public Library Book Sale – Main Library Auditorium, Classrooms A and B, 215 N. Wyman St. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. “Bag it for $2” – fill a bag of books today.

Friends of Estelle M. Black Library Fund-raiser – Barnes & Noble, CherryVale Mall, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Present a voucher to the cashier and donate a portion of the net sale to the RVC library. Info: 815-921-4612.

RiverHawks Job Fair – RiverHawks Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 9-11 a.m. You may pick up an application during the week from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and return the completed application April 21. Info: 815-885-2255.

Better Business Bureau Bi-Annual Shredfest – Super Shredder, 3205 N. Central Ave. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Limit papers to 10 boxes of documents per vehicle; also collecting electronics such as TVs, monitors, laptops, PCs, servers, data storage devices, VCRs, video cameras, game consoles. Info: 815-963-2222.

Classics and Chrome Car Show– Former Menards Building,10253 N. Second St., Machesney Park. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Benefit for Keith Country Day School. Food, prizes, magician. Admission: $6, children younger than 10, free. Raffle tickets available in advance at 815-399-8823.

Organic Gardening – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. 9-11 a.m. with Rich Bobiasz. Cost: $12 Klehm members, $15 non-members. Info: 815-965-8146.

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.

Early Childhood Fun Fair – Heartland Community Church, 1280 S. Alpine Road. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Family-friendly activities including Pickles the Clown, Mr. Steve, celebrity book readings, and more.

Meet the da Vinci Surgical Robot – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Talk with doctors and nurses; learn about different procedures performed by robot, lecture and demonstration at 3 p.m. Museum admission: $7 adults, $7 children. Info: 815-971-2090.

Kids in the Kitchen – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. With Junior League of Rockford. Information and activities to educate families about healthy eating and fitness habits. Free. Museum exhibits additional charge, $7/person, children age 1 and younger, free. Info: 815-399-4518.

NAACP Financial Freedom Seminar – Booker Washington Community Center, 524 Kent St. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Info: 779-772-8092.

RVC Earth Day Event – Rock Valley College, Physical Education Center, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Speaker: Tim Gruner, garden curator at Anderson Japanese Gardens. Paper Recovery provides shredding services; Saavedra Gelhausen Architects will present on the chilled beam and geothermal technologies; programs on Coastal Raptors, Hidden Gems and Native plans, Green Roofs, and more. Free.

Book Signing with Author Erik Jelinek – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. Noon- 2 p.m. Book: Blessed in the Midst of Trial: Cancer, Chemo, and Keeping the Faith. Info: 815-986-0628.

“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.

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

Nature Rocks Family Nature Club: Spring Beauty – Carver-Roehl County Park near Clinton, Wis. 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.

Really, Really Free Market – Beattie Park, North Main & Park Ave. Noon-6 p.m. Bring what you want, take what you want. Info: 815-540-8909.

Teen Financial Reality Fair – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 12-2:30 p.m. Ages 13-18. Create a budget, learn to manage finances. Registration by April 20 required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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 22

Classics and Chrome Car Show– Former Menards Building,10253 N. Second St., Machesney Park. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Benefit for Keith Country Day School. Food, prizes, magician. Admission: $6, children younger than 10, free. Raffle tickets available in advance at 815-399-8823.

Friends of NIU Libraries Annual Book Appraisal Fair – NIU Founders Memorial Library, DeKalb. 1:30-3 p.m. Individual appraisals: $10 per title. Members receive first three appraisals free of charge and subsequent appraisals at discounted rate of $5 each. Visitors can sign up as new members. Info: 815-753-9838.

Friends of Welty Environmental Center Annual Meeting and Speaker – Bushel and Peck’s, 328 State St., Beloit, Wis. 2 p.m. Quentin Yaeger of Ned Hollister Bird Club. Free. All are welcome. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

OSF Heritage Run – Downtown Rockford. 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.

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

Earth Day Cleanup – Along Kent Creek at 411 Kent St. 1-4 p.m. Hosted by Natural Land Institute and Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum. Register by April 20 at 815-964-6666 or e-mail to kjohnsen@naturalland.org.

“Organic Soil for a Healthy Life” – Alconbury Meadows, 6247 Tipple Road, Rockford. 2-5 p.m. Learn about locally grown, organic food. Produce and apiary. Bring your own lawn chair. Info: www.naturallygrown.org or www.localharvest.org. RSVP to: alconburymeadows@gmail.com.

Where I Walk Is Holy: Earth Day Ceremony – YMCA Log Lodge on the Rock River, 200 Y Blvd. 6 p.m. Sponsored by Four Winds Center for Spiritual Ecology. Free. All welcome.

Monday, April 23

Excel 2010 in a Day – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. Noon-6 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Edit and format a worksheet. Info: 815-965-7606.

Wiggly Worms – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 Jefferson St.4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. Info: 815-965-7606.

Little Cubs Field Cleanup – 1160 W. Empire St., 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.

Little League Opening Day – Little Cubs Field, 1160 W. Empire St., Freeport. 6 p.m. Special guest TBA.

Supper and Film Discussion Group: The Diving Bell & the Butterfly – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6-9 p.m. Story of a man imprisoned in a paralyzed body and the will to live. Cost: $12, members $10. Register by April 19. Info: 815-877-0118.

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

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

Tuesday, April 24

Stand Against Racism – Rock Valley College Stenstrom Center for Career Education, 4151 Samuelson Road. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

Winnebago Landfill Hearing – Winnebago County Board Room, 400 W. State St., 8th Floor. 6-9 p.m. Public participation. Consideration on the proposed expansion of the landfill. Info: 815-319-4250.

Wonders of Water for Scouts & Homeschool – Welty Environmental Center, Beckman Mill County Park, 11600 S. Ccounty Road H, off Hwy. 81. 4-6 p.m. Grades 2-3. Designed for Scouts, but all interested participants welcome. Cost: $10 per Scout. Register by April 20. Info: 608-361-1377 or info@weltycenter.org.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Fourth Tuesday Book Discussion: American Rose: A Nation Laid Bare: The Life and Times of Gypsy Rose Lee – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Classroom C, 215 N. Wyman St. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

How Will We Pay for College? – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 15 and older. Info about college costs, scholarships, financial aid, loans, etc. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Shaolin Kempo Kung Fu Self-Defense – Freeport Park District, 1122 S. Burchard, Freeport. Classes run April 24-June 12. Info: 815-235-6114, ext. 109.

Pub Trivia – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 8 p.m. Info: 815-633-2552.

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From the April 18-24, 2012, issue