Community Calendar: Week of June 13-19, 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.

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. 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.

Edgar Cayce (ARE) Group – Every second Tuesday of the month. Address: Call for info: 815-234-2394.

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.

CoCo Key Water Resort – Best Western Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center, 7801 E. State St. Special Summer Rewards for Scholars: Parents must present their child’s report card at the admission desk. Any report card with at least two A’s (or equiv.) will receive admission for the day for that child for half price. For children 12 and younger, thru June 15. CoCo’s Book Drive will be extended thru the summer. Every Wed., guests can receive $3 off admission with donation of a new or gently-used book. Books will be donated to Friends of the Rockford Public Library.

John Deere Historic Site – 8334 Clinton St., Grand Detour, Dixon. Gates open Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $5 for ages 12 and older. Info: 815-652-4551.

Discovery Center Museum – 711 N. Main St. New expanded hours: Sun.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $7 adults, $7 children, free to members and children age 1 and younger. Info: 815-963-6769.

Ethnic Heritage Museum – 1129 S. Main St. Sun., 2-4 p.m. Admission $3 individual, $5 family. Irish Gallery salutes the Mulligan Guards, thru October. Info: 815-962-7402.

Freeport Park District – 1122 S. Burchard, Freeport. Register now for T-Ball or Little Rippers (skateboarding) by June 29. Info: 815-235-6114.

Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center – U.S. 20, east of Freeport. Expo: ‘Good Old Summertime” from May 25 thru Labor Day. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. in May; 8 a.m.-7 p.m. starting in June.

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: 815-389-7917 or www.historicautoattractions.com.

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. 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. 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.

Lena Community Park District – Splashland Pool, 1-8 p.m. all summer. Splashland Food Court, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Mini Golf, Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 1-8 p.m. Water Polo, Mon. & Wed., 8-9:15 p.m. Info: 815-369-5351.

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.

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.

Ray of Hope: Support After Suicide – Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4700 Augustana Drive. Meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. For registration: 815-636-4750.

Really, Really Free Market – Beattie Park, 21st of each month. 12-6 p.m Free admission. Have stuff to donate? Drop it off!

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. Special offer: Now thru Sept. 1, area blood donors will receive a coupon for a free Cherry Berry Chiller from participating McDonald’s. Anyone who donates blood at a local blood center or mobile blood drive location is eligible. Info: 815-965-8751 or 866-889-9037 or www.rrvbc.org.

Rockford Park District Pools Now Open – Alpine Pool, 4310 Newburg Road,Rockford. Dates: June 9-Aug. 12. Info: 815-987-8804. Harkins Aquatics Center, 910 Acorn St., Rockford. Dates: June 9 – Aug. 19. Info: 815-987-8805. Sand Park Pool, 1041 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park.Dates: June 9 – Aug. 19. Info: 815-987-8806. Also see: www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/pools.

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 Farmers’ Market – Rockton United Methodist Church, 102 Chapel St., Rockton. Every Wednesday, thru Oct. 24, 4-7 p.m.

Rockton Township Historical Society Museum – Corner of Blackhawk Boulevard & Green Street, Rockton. 2012 Quilt Show thru Aug. 25. 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.

Summerfield Zoo – 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere. Admission: $5 per person. Open weekends and selected Wednesdays. Info: 815-547-4852.

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. New program: Blue Star Museums, offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their families this summer from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. 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.

Trolley and Forest City Queen Rides – Riverview Park, 324 N. Madison St. Available thru the summer with Rockford Park District. New this season: Rent a bike, in partnership with Paddle & Trail. Single or tandem bikes: $10/hr., $25/half day, $50/day. Info: 815-987-8824.

Volcano Falls Adventure Park – 7602 Rock Valley Parkway. Extended hours: Open Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. through summer, weather permitting. Info: 815-282-2100.

Winnebago County Animal Services – 4517 N. Main St. The $5 adult cat adoption promotion has been extended to June 30. All cat adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, vaccinations, one-year Winnebago County rabies tag, one-month flea preventative. Info: 815-319-4100.

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

Lena Community Park District Fourth Biannual Catfish Tournament (Rescheduled) – McNeil’s Damascus Landing. Original date June 9. New date: June 23, 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $20/boat, 1-2 people per boat. Register with the Park District office at 815-369-5351.

Registration for Rockford Park District Adult Golf Clinics – Aldeen Practice Centre. Thru June 23. 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 Rides Through Scenic Parks – Guided trail tours through Lockwood and Page parks. Adults 18 and older. Bench seating; advance registration for Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. June 5-26. $6/person ($8 non-residents). Info: 815-987-8800.

Registration for Freeport Park District Programs – Roller Skating Lessons, July 23-Aug. 13; Youth Tennis, July 17-Aug. 2. Info: 815-235-6114, ext. 109.

Order Tickets for Stephenson County Fair – Tickets for fair, July 11 at 9 a.m. Grandstand: Reserved seats for Travis Tritt (performing July 14, 8 p.m.) available for $15 or $20. General seats only $7 each thru July 7, $10 each. Also, other tickets available for Tractor Pulls, Hotel California, Carnival rides, Wristband rides. Tickets may be purchased in person at 2250 S. Walnut Road, Freeport, or by phone at 815-235-2918.

Order Tickets for Cirque du Soleil: Quidam – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. Dates: June 13-17. Tickets/Info: 815-968-5222 or www.cirquedusoleil.com/quidam.

Reservations for Brews Cruise – Riverview Ice House, 324 N. Madison St. Date: June 14, 5-7:30 p.m. Cost: $35/person. Sponsored by Artalé Wine Company and Radisson Hotel & Conference Center. Reserve ASAP. Info: 815-987-1632.

Registration for Faith Night at RiverHawks Stadium – 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. Date: June 18. A church group can select one or both nights for individual or group tickets. Please register in advance to ensure you receive tickets. Info: 815-885-2255.

Registration for Rockford Police Department Youth Police Academy – Kennedy Middle School, 520 N. Pierpont Ave. Dates: June 18-22, 1-8 p.m. Applications available at: http://www.rockfordil.gov/police.aspx or at the front desk of the Police Department at 420 W. State St. or Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State St. Info: 815-987-5875 or 815-987-5041.

Registration for Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery Tour – Tour of five vineyards in Stephenson and Winnebago counties. Date: June 16, 1-5 p.m. Fee: $5 includes map of vineyards and a wine tasting. Maps available only at Famous Fossil Winery. Info: 815-563-4665.

Registration for Get Checking! Workshop – MembersAlliance Credit Union, 2550 S. Alpine Road. Date: June 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free workshop. Reserve at 815-484-1608.

Registration for Meditation for Adults – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Dates: Session 1: June 16, 20, 27. Cost: $13/session, members, $12/session. Session 2: July 11, 24, Aug. 8, 29. Cost: $48 or $13/session, members $40 or $12/session. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs – Rock Valley College, Stenstrom Center, 3301 N. Mulford Road. Dates: June 18-22, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn about careers in manufacturing. Cost: $59. Limited to 14 students. Register at 815-921-3900. Course code needed to register is MEC 010 MFA.

Registration for Pre-K Adventure Club – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: June 18, 9-11 a.m. For ages 3-6. Cost: $35/two-week session. Second session starts June 18. Register by June 15. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Summer Grief & Loss Group for Teen-agers – Northern Illinois Hospice & Grief Center, 4215 Newburg Road. Dates: Eight-week course, Mondays, beginning June 18, 3:30-5 p.m. For teens ages 13-18 who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Fee: $30 covers activity costs and materials. Info: 815-398-0500.

Information for “Art in the Garden” – Council of Rockford Gardeners garden walk, self-guided tour of eight diverse gardens. Date: June 20. Admission free. Maps available at various area garden centers and www.councilofrockfordgardeners.org.

Registration for Ryan Jury Memorial Golf Outing – Aldeen Golf Club, 1902 Reid Farm Road. Date: June 20. Cost: $125, includes golf, continental breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dinner only, $50. Variety of sponsorships available. Info: 815-966-2066.

Registration for “Picnic on the Prairie” – Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Road, Rockton. Date: June 21, 5-7 p.m. Hosted by Rockton Chamber of Commerce and Natural Land Institute. Admission free. Info: 815-624-7625.

Registration for Landscaping with Native Plants – University of Ill. Extension Ogle County, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. Date: June 25, 6-7 p.m. Cost: $10. Register by June 22. Info: 815-732-2191.

Registration for Lightning Bug Hunt and Night Hike – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: June 22, 8-9:30 p.m. Cost: $2/person. Ages 6 and older. Meet at Jarrett Center. Register by June 20. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Animal Day for Families – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: June 23, 10 a.m-3 p.m. Pre-register. Cost: $20. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for Food Preserving – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: June 24, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Pre-register. Cost: $50. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for Tech Support Group – Womanspace, Fountain View Room 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Dates: June 23, July 28. 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $5 (for Womanspace members only). Registration preferred by preceding Thurs., but walk-ins welcome. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for Japanese Early Summer Viewing Tea Ceremony (Shoka chakai) – Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road. Date: June 24. Various times from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost; $25/person or $20 for members. Reservations required; space is limited to 15 participants. Info: 815-316-3307 or jpastore@AndersonGardens.org.

Registration for Earthkeepers Day Camp – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Dates: June 25-29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages 8-14. Bring a lunch. Fees: $100/camper. Meet at Keller Center. Register by June 20. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Reservations for Strawberry Dinner at Abreo – Abreo, 515 E. State St. Date: June 26, 5-9 p.m. Four courses for $40 (excluding tax & gratuity). Open seating available. Reserve at 815-968-9463.

Registration for Malcolm Eaton 13th Annual Golf ’N’ Games Fund-raiser – Freeport Country Club, 1614 S. Park Blvd. Date: June 30. Cost: $75 per player; shotgun start at 9 a.m. Participants can qualify for $50,000 Shoot Out. Tickets for the Chicken Little Drop raffle are on sale now at Malcolm Eaton Enterprises and Cornerstone Credit Union. Tickets: $5 each or 5 for $20. Many prizes! Info: 815-235-7181.

Registration for Meditation for Kids – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Dates; June 30, July 14 & 28. With Dr. Shanti Hulsebus. For boys and girls ages 9-17. How to use meditation to deal with stress. Dress comfortably, bring a yoga mat, rug or blanket. Regular fee: $36 or $13/session, members $30 or $12/session. Register by June 21. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for Father’s Day Overnight – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Dates: June 16-17, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Surprise Dad with a camping trip! Pre-register. Cost: $50. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for “Learn to Make Gift Bags” – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. Date: June 21, noon-1:30 p.m. with Ann Henzlik, cancer survivor. Cost: $13.40 includes lunch. Door prizes; child care by reservation. RSVP: 815-222-3015.

Notice of Stephenson County Town Hall Meeting – Freeport Public Library. Date: June 20, 6:30-9 p.m. Informational meeting only.

Registration for Girl Scout Summer Camps – Info: 800-242-5591 or www.girlscoutsni.org.

Reservations for Rockford Urban Ministries’ 50th Anniversary Dinner & Program – Christ United Methodist Church, 4509 Highcrest Road. Date: June 22. Dinner at 6 p.m. ($50 by reservation). Program with speaker Bishop Joseph Sprague, 7 p.m., free to public. Info: 815-964-7111.

Help Sponsor 10th Annual Achilles Walk for Hope and Possibility – Date: June 24. Help a local family in a charity walk for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, a neurological disorder. Even $1 helps! Info: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/nikihasrsd/.

Registration for “Praying with Images of the Divine” – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Date: June 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. DVD and discussion of Meinrad Craighead’s lifelong pilgrimage of mystical encounters with the Divine Feminine. Regular fee: $12, members $10. Register by June 21. Info: 815-877-0118.

Vendors Sought for Outdoor Herb, Garden & Wellness Faire – Wind Ridge Herb Farm, Caledonia, Ill. Date: June 30, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Products, items and services including organic, recycled, garden related, locally produced or grown, holistic wellness and handcrafted items, wine, gourmet foods, etc. A percent of the proceeds will benefit PAWS. Info: 815-965-6172.

Registration for Rockford MELD July Fourth Classic Run and Fun Walk – North Madison St. in front of Trolley Station. Alan Hutchcroft Memorial 8K Run starts at 7 a.m.; 2 Mile Run starts at 7;10 a.m.; Mile Fun Walk starts at 8 a.m. Entry fee for 8K or 2 Mile Run is $30/person. Fee for Rockford Road Runners, Wildcats and students 18 and younger is $28. Fun Run/Walk entry fee is $20. After July 2, the 8K and 2 Mile Run fee is $35; Mile Fun Run/Walk fee is $25. Cash prizes awarded. Info: 815-633-6353, ext. 10 or go to www.rockfordmeld.org.

Registration for Swim Lessons at Freeport Park District – Read Park Aquatic Center, Freeport. Dates: July 2-16. Introduction to Water Skills thru advanced Skill Proficiency levels. All lessons are $40 for residents, $44 for non-residents. Register by June 27. Register/Info: 815-235-6114, ext. 0 or stop by Freeport Park District office, 1122 S. Burchard, or register online at www.freeportparkdistrict.org.

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, June 13

Rockford Lutheran 12th Golf Play Day – Timber Pointe Golf Course, Poplar Grove. Registration and driving range open at 11:30 a.m., tee off at 12:45 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Cost: $90/player includes golf, cart and dinner. Dinner only, $20. Info: 815-262-5336.

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.

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.

Summer Crafts for Kids – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-3 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

DigiPhoto – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Bring your camera and memory card, all cables and power cord or charger, and instruction booklet. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Fruit Masterpieces – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 10-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

YA Anime/Manga Club – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13-19. Info: 815-965-7606

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

YA Movie Nights – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 12-19. All movies rated PG-13 or lower. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Wild Wednesday: Students Free at Rockford Speedway – 9572 Forest Hills Road. To celebrate the end of the school year, students will be admitted free when they show their school ID at the box office. Morgan Street Band will perform after the races. The RoadRunner Super Summer Series, Bandits, Figure 8, Spectacular Drags, Bando-leros, Misfits, Winged Women on Wheels and Pizza Pie Race. Spectator gates open at 5:30 with first race at 7:07 p.m. Adult general admission tickets, $8. Info: 815-633-1500.

Sunset Storytime – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Children’s Area, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. Windy City Thunderbolts – RiverHawks Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 7:05 p.m. $1 Beer Night. Single-game tickets: $10 infield box, $7 outfield box, $20 Diamond Deck ($15 kids 12 and younger); $2 parking. Special: $2 off for active & retired military, kids ages 3-12; age 2 and younger, free. Info: 815-885-2255.

Imagination Station – Sinnissippi Park Music Shell, 1401 N. Second St. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 14

Applebee’s Flapjack Fund-raiser Breakfast to support Easter Seals Autism Therapeutic School – Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 1675 E. Riverside Blvd. 8-10 a.m. $5. info: 815-654-8339.

RockStat Meeting – Heartland Community Church, Chapel, 1280 S. Alpine Road. 8;30 a.m. City of Rockford accountability forum. Theme: Operational Updates.

RMTD Public Hearings: Rockford Mass Transit District holds public hearings on proposed route changes at East Side Transfer Center, 725 Lyford Road,10:30 a.m.; Rockford Public Library Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St., 2 p.m. and Ken-Rock Community Center, 3218 11th St., 6 p.m. Info: 815-961-9000.

Challenges in Adolescent Behavioral Health – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Conference with noted experts in diagnoses and treatment of mental illness and substance abuse. Cost: $60, includes training materials, continental breakfast and lunch, 6 CEUs for social workers, nurses and counselors, LMFT. Info/Register: rosecrance.org/events.

Flag Day Ceremony – Rock Valley College Main Campus, 3301 N. Mulford (between CLI and Student Center). 11 a.m. Hosted by Rock Valley College Veterans Club. Korean War Veterans of America Chapter 272 will present the color guard and the changing of the flag.

Let’s Build a Pyramid – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Ages 2-6. Learn about the food pyramid. Info: 815-965-7606.

Photography for Teens: Three Sessions – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13-19. Basics of photography, three-day program. Students must bring their own camera. Both film and digital camera will be discussed. Info: 815-965-7606.

Brews Cruise – Riverview Ice House, 324 N. Madison St. 5-7:30 p.m. Cost: $35/person. Sponsored by Artalé Wine Company and Radisson Hotel & Conference Center. Reserve ASAP. Info: 815-987-1632.

Genealogy for Beginners – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Local History Room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Learn how to get started. Info: 815-965-7606.

Babe Winkelman’s Tribute to “Professor Bass” Fish Fry Buffet – Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 200 S. Bell School Road. 6-8 p.m. Silent auction on fishing/outdoor art and object collection. Individual tickets $30, table of eight, $300 (includes 2 VIP tickets). Purchase tickets at Blackhawk Bank locations in Rockford, Machesney Park, Roscoe and Belvidere. Info: 815-262-9717.

Third Annual Naschair Challenge to Benefit Rockford Area Affordable Housing Coalition and Habitat for Humanity – Don Carter Lanes, 4007 E. State St. 5-7:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-2011.

Senior DigiPhoto: 2-Week Class – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 1-3 p.m. Learn how to move pictures off your camera and onto a free web-based picture sharing site. Bring your camera with memory card, cables and power cord or charger, and instruction booklet. Info: 815-965-7606.

Yoga for Women – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Dates: June 14, 21. 28. 9:30-10:45 a.m. Cost: $48 or $13/session, members $40 or $12 session. Register by preceding Tuesday; walk-ins welcome if space is available. Info: 815-877-0118.

Look, Listen and Learn Storytime – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St.11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Ages 2-5. Pre-K skills. Info: 815-965-7606.

Chicago Bears Staley Program Summer Reading Kick-Off – Cherry Valley Fire Station No. 2, 4919 Blackhawk Road. 1 p.m. All ages. You will be able to sign up for Summer Reading Club before or after the show. Free for Cherry Valley Library patrons.

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.

Babes and Books – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 6-6:45 p.m. Children younger than 2. Develop baby’s literacy & social skills through rhymes, stories, songs. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

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.

Flag Day Ceremony – Waukesha Hangar on the Museum Campus, 5151 Orth Road, Poplar Grove. 7 p.m. With Capt. Chuck Downey, preceding 2012 Scholarship Awards.

Swing Dancing – Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 2001 N. Alpine Road. 8-10:30 p.m. Every Thurs. Info: www.forestcityswing.org.

Summer Teen’Scape – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 4-7 p.m. Ages 10-19. Play games on Wii or Playstation, surf the Internet, play board games. Info: 815-965-7606.

Bilingual Thursdays Storytime (Spanish/English) – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Program Room, 3128 11th St., 4-4:45 p.m. Ages 3-8. Info: 815-965-7606.

OSF “Stepping Forward” Cancer Support Group – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Cancer Care, 5666 E. State St. 6:30-8 p.m. Info: 815-227-2223.

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.

Ray of Hope: Support After Suicide – Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4700 Augustana Drive. Meets every second and fourth Thursday.7-8:30 p.m. Free. For registration: 815-636-4750.

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.

Baseball: Rockford Foresters vs. DeKalb County Liners – Marinelli Field, 101 15th Ave. 7 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets $6 for Vitner’s Family Seats or $8 for Reserved Seating. Tickets: 815-312-2115 or e-mail at tickets@rockfordforesters.com.

Friday, June 15

Rockford City Market – Water Street in downtown Rockford. 3-8 p.m. every Friday thru Oct. 12. Features more than 50 vendors including local growers and vendors who sell natural products, vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, cheeses, flowers, herbs, baked goods, wine and healthy snacks, as well as artisans and beer garden with live music. This week: Live music by Acoustic Roots & activity provided by Burpee Museum of Natural History.

Grab ’N’ Go Lunch Cruise – Trolley Station, Riverview Park, 324 N. Madison St. Every Friday Lunch Cruise on the Forest City Queen. 11:15 a.m. 12:15 and 1 p.m. Prices: Adults $8 ($8.50 non-resident); ages 5-17, $7.50 ($8 non-resident); ages 4 and younger, $5. No reservations needed; walk-ups welcome. Specialty cruises or private rentals also available. Info: 815-987-8800.

Angry Birds – Discovery Center Museum, Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. 11 a.m-3:30 p.m. Get into the physics behind this mobile game. All activities included with Museum admission: $7 adults, $7 children; free to Museum members and children age 1 and younger.

13th Annual Jazz on the Rock – Rockford Country Club, 2500 Oxford Road. 6:30 p.m. Fund-raiser for Children’s Home & Aid. Tickets $10 each or 3 fo $20. Raffle tickets for iPad 3 with 16GB and WiFi can be purchased. Reserve online at www.childrenshomeandaid.org under Events “Jazz on the Rock.”

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.

Good Old Summertime Expo – Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center, 4596 U.S. Highway 20 East, Freeport. June 1-Sept. 9. Local Food Week, June 23-30. Info: 815-233-1357.

Teen Volunteer Day – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 1-3 p.m. Ages 10-19. Volunteer at various organizations in downtown Rockford. Info: 815-965-7606.

Drop-In Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 10:30-11 a.m. 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.

Comedy Night – Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road. 8 p.m. Info: 815-229-0800.

Baseball: Rockford Foresters vs. Chicago Zephyrs – Marinelli Field, 101 15th Ave. 7 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets $6 for Vitner’s Family Seats or $8 for Reserved Seating. Tickets: 815-312-2115 or e-mail at tickets@rockfordforesters.com.

Saturday, June 16

World Blood Donor Day – Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall, First Northern Credit Union and B103 host a special blood drive at Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall (adjacent to CherryVale Mall). 8 a.m.-1 p.m. All donors will receive an RRVBC goodie bag and lunch from Jersey Mike’s. Info: 877-RRVBC-99 or www.rrvbc.org.

Midsommar Fest – Swedish Historical Society at Erlander Home, 404 S. Third St. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sandwiches, strawberries, ice cream, kids’ activities. Maypole singing and dancing at noon. Vendors and bakery sale. Swedish dancing and fiddling groups.

Open House for Canine Corners Dog Parks – Elliot Park, South Lyford and Mill roads, Cherry Valley. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Public invited; children must be age 10 or older to attend. Activities include traning demonstrations, police dog demonstrations, pet vendor booths, dog grooming, merchandise sales, refreshments for both humans and dogs available for purchase. Info: 815-987-8800.

Pork Chop Sandwich Fund-raiser – Spring Creek United Church of Christ, 4500 Spring Creek Road. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Thick-cut boneless pork chop sandwiches and chips, $6. Beverages sold separately. Drive-Thru service in parking lot. For advance tickets or more info, call 815-877-2576, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., M-F.

Get Checking! Workshop – Members Alliance Credit Union, 2550 S. Alpine Road. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free workshop. Reserve at 815-484-1608.

All-American Family Fun Day – Roscoe United Methodist Church, 10816 Main St.11 a.m.-3 p.m. Bouncy house, ice cream, games face painting, food, prizes, popcorn, life-size tepee, story time, live animals from Winnebago County animal shelter, antique fire truck, chair massages.

“Fun with Farm Animals” – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. June 16-17,11 a.m-noon. Ages 4-7. Pre-register. Cost: $75. Info: 815-389-8455, www.learngrowconnect.org.

Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery Tour – Tour of five vineyards in Stephenson and Winnebago counties. 1-5 p.m. Fee: $5 includes map of vineyards and a wine tasting. Maps available only at Famous Fossil Winery. Info: 815-563-4665.

Father’s Day Overnight – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Dates: June 16-17, 11 a.m.-noon. Surprise Dad with a camping trip! Pre-register. Cost: $50. Info: 815-389-8455, www.learngrowconnect.org.

“A Taste of Sail” – Pierce Lake, Rock Cut State Park, Loves Park. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. One hour of basic sailing instruction in small sailboats. Reservations required; drop-ins welcome on space-available basis. Info: 815-985-1108.

Stewardship Saturday at Atwood Park – Seth B. Atwood Park. Volunteers needed from 9-11 a.m. All ages welcome; youth younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Snacks provided. Info: 815-987-8800.

Concealed Carry Class – River Valley Complex, 605 S. Main St., Leaf River. 6 p.m. Not a shooting class. Info: 608-449-4901.

Cycling 4 Hope – Rockford Rescue Mission 8-1/2 mile bicycling event at River Rock Recreational Path. Registration and check-in begins at 6 p.m.; ride begins at 7. Entry fees: $20/individuals thru June 15 and $25 day of event. Family fees (up to two adults and two children 17 and younger) are $35 and $40. Riders are asked to try to secure at least $200 each by collecting pledges. Early registration and pledges can be made online at www.rockfordrescuemission.org.

Merrill Markoe Author Visit – Maddox Theater, Rockford College, 5050 E. State St. 7-8 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Humorous reflections about dog ownership. Info: 815-965-7606.

Winnebago County CASA 25th Anniversary Celebration – Franchesco’s Ristorante, 7128 Spring Creek Road. 6 p.m. All CASAs, current and former, will be honored. Info: 815-319-6880.

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

Excel 2010 in a Day – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Learn how to edit and format a worksheet; work with rows, columns, charts; perform basic calculations and functions. Prerequisite: Must have a good understanding of MS Word. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Adult Grief Support Group – Beloit Regional Hospice, 655 Third St., Suite 200, Beloit, Wis. 10-11:30 a.m. Open to anyone in the community who has experienced a death. No charge, but advance registration is required. Info: 608-363-7421 or 877-363-7421.

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

Let’s Play with Dad! – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 3-4:30 p.m. All ages. Father’s Day program about golf. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Beloit International Film Festival: Forgotten Soldiers – Bushel and Peck’s, 328 State St., Beloit, Wis. Tickets/Info: 608-363-3911 or www.beloitfilmfest.org.

Facebook – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Must be proficient at using a computer and the Internet. Info: 815-965-7606.

FHN Pretzel City Days – Read Park, 1200 Park Lane, Freeport. 5 p.m. Free Saturday in the park with after-dark showing of Back to the Future.

Kids Night at Rockford Speedway – 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Car Swimming Pool Jump, Kids’ Coin Scramble. See the Original Trailer Race of Destruction. Late Models, American Short Trackers, Road Runners, American Super Cups and Hornets will be racing. Local 4-H is sponsoring the ice cream social and Charity Cow Kissing Booth. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m., qualifying at 5:55, first race at 7:07. Adult tickets $12, students (age 12-17) $8 with kids age 11 and younger, admitted free. Info: www.rockfordspeedway.com or call 815-633-1500.

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, June 17

Book Signing with Author – Life Church, 910 Elevator Road, Roscoe. 8:30-11 a.m. Author William Kringel will be available to sign copies of his book, Is Your God Real? after each worship service. Info: www.lifechurchag.com or www.isyourgodreal.tateauthor.com.

“Fun with Farm Animals” – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. June 16-17, 11 a.m-noon. Ages 4-7. Pre-register. Cost: $75. Info: 815-389-8455; www.learngrowconnect.org.

“True Grit” Second Amendment Rally – Bullet Stop Gun Shop, 2100 Harlem Road, Loves Park. 2-4 p.m. Open Carry event hosted by Rockford Tea Party. Petitions for Winnebago County Concealed Carry will be available to sign and circulate.

Free Golf Clinics – “Clubs for Kids” youth clinic, ages 8-15, at Ingersoll Golf Course & Learning Links, 9-11 a.m.; adult clinic for ages 16 and older at Aldeen Golf Club Practice Centre, 1-3 p.m. Pre-register at Park District Customer Service locations: 401 S. Main St., Carlson Ice Arena, Riverside and Perryville, Loves Park. Registration forms also available at Park District courses or by calling 815-987-8800.

Fathers of the Year Spotlight: Antonio Ramirez (Hispanic) – Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St. 2-4 p.m. Admission $3 individual, $5 family. Info: 815-962-7402.

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. Gateway Grizzlies – RiverHawks Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 7:05 p.m.Family Day/Kids Run Bases/$2 children’s tickets. Single-game tickets: $10 infield box, $7 outfield box, $20 Diamond Deck ($15 kids 12 and younger); $2 parking. Special: $2 off for active & retired military, kids ages 3-12; age 2 and younger, free. Info: 815-885-2255.

Baseball: Rockford Foresters vs. Illinois Lincolns – Marinelli Field, 101 15th Ave. 5 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m. Tickets $6 for Vitner’s Family Seats or $8 for Reserved Seating. Tickets: 815-312-2115 or e-mail at tickets@rockfordforesters.com.

Monday, June 18

Rockford Police Department Youth Police Academy – Kennedy Middle School, 520 N. Pierpont Ave. Dates: June 18-22, 1-8 p.m. Applications available at: http://www.rockfordil.gov/police.aspx or at the front desk of the Police Department at 420 W. State St. or Criminal Justice Center, 650 W. State St. Info: 815-987-5875 or 815-987-5041.

RiverHawks Summer Baseball Camps – RiverHawks Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. Camps run June 18-20, June 26-28, July 16, 17, 19 and Aug. 14-16. Cost: $40/one session; $60/two sessions, $75/three sessions, $85/four sessions. Info: 815-885-2255.

Summer Grief & Loss Group for Teen-agers – Northern Illinois Hospice & Grief Center, 4215 Newburg Road. Dates: Eight-week course, Mondays, beginning June 18, 3:30-5 p.m. For teens ages 13-18 who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Fee: $30 covers activity costs and materials. Info: 815-398-0500.

Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs – Rock Valley College, Stenstrom Center, 3301 N. Mulford Road. June 18-22, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn about careers in manufacturing. Cost: $59. Limited to 14 students. Register at 815-921-3900. Course code needed to register is MEC 010 MFA.

Pre-K Adventure Club – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 9-11 a.m. For ages 3-6. Cost: $35/two-week session. 2nd session starts June 18. Register by June 15. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Summer Rocks Camp Begins – Ken-Rock Community Center, 3218 11th St. All-day summer camp for children ages 5-12. Thru Aug. 17, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fee: $75/week, includes breakfast and lunch. Y-Care benefits accepted if you qualify. Info: 815-398-8864.

Kids Club – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 W. Jefferson St. 4-5 p.m. Ages 6-12. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Senior Computer Learning (six-week class) – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 1-3 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Learn basic computer terminology, how to use a mouse. Registration is not required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Teen Wired Café – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 2-5 p.m. Ages 10-19. Play games, surf the Internet, or make crafts. Info: 815-965-7606.

Kids Club – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 W. Jefferson St. 4-5 p.m. Ages 6-12. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Conversational Spanish – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Bookworm Bakery and Café, 6685 E. State St. 6-7:30 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Judson University School of Leadership and Business Open House – Rockford Campus, 1055 Feather-stone Road A. 5-8 p.m. Meet with enrollment advisors and program directors. Networking with Social Media, 5 p.m. Financial Aid for Bachelors programs, 6 p.m. Financial Aid for Masters programs, 6:30 p.m. Info: 815-399-3500.

Nutrition for Kids – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 6 p.m. With nutritionist Sarene Alsharif. Next session: July 9. Info: 815-332-5161.

QuickBooks 2010 Workshop – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 6-8 p.m. Age 13 and older. Create invoices, bill customers, set up sales receipts, etc. Info: 815-965-7606.

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. Gateway Grizzlies – RiverHawks Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 7:05 p.m.Faith Night $2. Single-game tickets: $10 infield box, $7 outfield box, $20 Diamond Deck ($15 kids 12 and younger); $2 parking. Special: $2 off for active & retired military, kids ages 3-12; age 2 and younger, free. Info: 815-885-2255.

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

Tuesday, June 19

Anti-Bullying Program: Creating a Culture of Dignity in Schools – IBEW Hall, 6820 Mill Road, Rockford. 9 a.m.-noon. With Rosalind Wiseman. Free. Pre-registration required. Register online at www.roe41.org.

Fun with Fruit – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Summer Teen’Scape – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 2-5 p.m. Ages 10-19. Play games on Wii or Playstation, surf the Internet, play board games, make crafts. Info: 815-965-7606.

Beginning Microsoft Word: Four-Week Class – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 3-5 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Need to be proficient with mouse skills and saving and opening files. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

“First and Third” Open Art Studio – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 5-7 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. Gateway Grizzlies – RiverHawks Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 7:05 p.m.Kids Eat Free/Student Appreciation Night. Single-game tickets: $10 infield box, $7 outfield box, $20 Diamond Deck ($15 kids 12 and younger); $2 parking. Special: $2 off for active & retired military, kids ages 3-12; age 2 and younger, free. Info: 815-885-2255.

Rockford Lutheran Schools Open House – Rockford Lutheran Academy, 4700 Augustana Drive and Rockford Lutheran Jr./Sr. High School, 3411 N. Alpine Road. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for prospective students and their families. Info: 815-877-9551. Tuesdays, thru June.

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From the June 13-19, 2012, issue