Community Calendar: Week of July 4-10, 2012

Ongoing Attractions

Adventure Club – Jarrett Center, Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. 9-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m. Ages 3-6. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

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

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

Angelic Organics Learning Center – 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Various classes & activities throughout the year. Info: 815-389-8455.

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 – Meets every other Tuesday. 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. 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. Info: 815-235-6114.

Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center – U.S. 20, east of Freeport. Expo: ‘Good Old Summertime” thru Labor Day. Hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

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 fourth 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 second and fourth Thursday. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. For registration: 815-636-4750.

Really, Really Free Market – Beattie Park, 21st of each month. Noon-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.

Stephenson County Museum – 1440 S. Carroll Ave., Freeport. Exhibiting now: “A Century of Maps: Freeport and Stephenson County, 1870s to 1970s,” till Aug. 5. Admission: $4 adults, $2 children up to age 12. Info: 815-975-7631.

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.

Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum – 5151 Orth Road, Poplar Grove. Now exhibiting: 1893 World’s Fair Exhibit. Info: 815-547-3115.

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.

Windsor Lake Regional Activity Center – 7212 N. Alpine Road, Loves Park. Rockford Park District and Paddle and Trail of Loves Park. Now offering: Mad Anglers Fishing Club, Windsor Lake Fishing League, Paddlesport instruction and rental, RAC memberships through Paddle and Trail, group and corporate outings, boat storage, special women’s and youth programs. Info: 855-752-92688 or www.paddleandtrail.com.

Winnebago County Animal Services – 4517 N. Main St. All cat adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, vaccinations, one-year Winnebago County rabies tag, one-month flea preventive. 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.

Registration Needed

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

Registration for OSF St. Anthony Foundation 28th Annual Golf Invitational – Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Club, 5151 Guilford Road, Rockford. Date: July 9, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, $1,000 hole-in-one prize on each hole. Cost: $65 includes greens fees, golf cart, continental breakfast, course refreshments and buffet lunch. 6 p.m. dinner and live auction: $25/person. Info: 815-395-5333.

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.

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

Registration for Tech Support Group – Womanspace, Fountain View Room 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Date: 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 Girl Scout Summer Camps – Info: 800-242-5591 or www.girlscoutsni.org.

Registration for Chiropractic eight-week Program correlating with Rockton’s “Get Healthy Program” – Positive Changes Chiropractic. Presented by Dr. Andrena Sayles. Dates: July 5-Aug. 23. 7 p.m. Cost: $20 per class or $100 for all eight. Checks made out to: Love No Color. Info: 815-623-8100.

Registration for Boy Scout Badge: Geology – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: July 7, 12-5 p.m. Cost: $8/scout. Ages 10 and up. Meet at Keller Center. All equipment provided. Register by July 5 at 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Cedar Crest Golf Outing – Janesville Country Club, 2615 Memorial Drive, Janesville, Wis. Date: July 9. Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Registration10:45 a.m., lunch served beginning at 11:15. Benefit dinner at approx. 6:30 p.m. following golf. Outing includes golf, cart, complimentary beverage. Hole-in-one and putting contests; earn participation prizes. Spouses and guests may attend dinner and join in evening activities, incl. silent auction. Proceeds benefit Benevolent Care Fund. Info: 608-373-6302.

Registration for Daytime and Evening Adult Grief Support Groups – Beloit Regional Hospice, 655 Third St., Beloit, Wis. Starts July 10. 1-2:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. Each group meets for seven weeks. Register at 608-363-7421 or 877-363-7421. No fee, but advance registration is required.

Registration for Home-milked Ice Cream – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: July 11, 3-5 p.m. Milk a goat and more. Pre-register. Cost: $11. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for Openfields Local Foods Dinner at Abreo – 515 E. State St. Date: July 12, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $55/person. Info: 815-986-4357 or 815-235-4125.

Registration for Family Farm Camp – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Dates: July 12-14, 1-4 p.m. Families bring tents for three days of farm adventures. Pre-register. Cost: $100. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Sponsors Needed for Be Active Outdoors (BAO) – Beloit, Wis. hosts the International Cycling Classic and Superweek Pro Tour, July 12. Races begin at 9:30 a.m. and finish about 9 p.m., interspersed with youth events. Sponsors are needed to assist with expenses. Volunteers are also needed to help with various tasks throughout the day. Info: Paddle and Trail at 608-362-6521 or info@beactiveoutdoors.org.

Registration for Pecatonica River Trail Pontoon Rides at Fourth Annual Pec River Fest – Lena Community Park District, leaving from McNeil’s Damascus Landing. Date: July 13. Rides begin at 4:30 p.m. and last ride leaves at 7. Sat., July 14, enjoy the Pec River Trail Summer Flotilla. Register at park office. Sun., July 15, sign up for Canoe/Kayak Races. Register at park office or call 815-369-5351. Sign up early!

Registration for All Abilities Wheelchair Softball Tournament – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., loves Park. Date: July 14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tournament’s two divisions are: Friends and Family (ages 6 and older) and Competitive (ages 18 and older). Each team must have 10-13 players with minimum of four players of each gender. Team fee: $45, incl. T-shirts, door prize, raffle tickets, two-game minimum. Music and concession foods and beverages. Info: 815-987-1609.

Registration for Winemaking – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: July 14, 3-6 p.m. Make a small batch of wine, using wild fruits. Pre-register. Cost: $65. Info: 815-389-8455 , www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for Versatile Herbs! Medicinal and Culinary Uses – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: July 15, 1-4 p.m. Learn about culinary and medicinal uses for herbs. Make recipes. Pre-register. Cost: $50. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for Photography Camp – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Dates: July 16-20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages 8-14; bring a lunch. Meet at Keller Center. Fees: $110/camper. Register by July 11. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for 3D Archery – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: July 18, 6-8 p.m. Ages 10 and up. Meet at Byron/Oregon Sportsman’s Club. All equipment provided or bring your own. Cost; $5/scout. Register by July 16. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Oregon Trail Days Tipi Scramble – Oregon Golf Club. Date: July 20. Nine-hole shotgun start at 3 p.m., includes games, prizes and competition. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $30/person for 4-person team. Part of proceeds go to Oregon Trail Days Festival and restoration of Black Hawk statue. Info: www.oregontraildays.org.

Registration for Cubs Game at Wrigley Field – Freeport Park District, Read Park office. Date: July 29. Fee: $70 residents, $75 non-residents. Register by calling 815-235-6114, ext. 0 or visit the Read Park office.

Registration for Breakfast & Learn Hearing Health Seminar – Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St. Date: July 18. Breakfast at 8:45 a.m. Guest speaker Dr. Jordan J. Bonnett, Au.D., CCC-A, will discuss advances in hearing instrument technology and answer questions. Free, but reservations required. Seating is limited. Reserve at Professional Hearing & Audiology Clinics, 815-964-3131.

Order Tickets for Kiwanis Brat Days – Dates: July 20-21 at Edgebrook Center, Logli on East State St. and Logli at North Alpine & Harlem Road. Tickets: $5 advance, $6 at event includes choice of Johnsonville brat, 1/4-lb. all-beef Johnsonville hot dog or meatless barbeque, chips and beverage. Vegetarian brat available at North Alpine & Harlem Road location only. Tickets at both Logli locations, all Alpine Bank locations, MembersAlliance Credit Union locations at South Alpine Road and Olde Creek Road.

Calling All Vendors: Registration for Bookerfest – Davis Park, downtown Rockford. Dates: July 20-22. Vendors may participate July 21and 22. Application deadline is July 9. Info: info@eventus4events.com.

Registration for Carroll County Farm Bureau Sixth Annual Tractor Drive – Begins at Eastland High School, Lanark. Date: July 20. Pre-registration is limited to first 75 tractors; must be a 1975 model or older. Fee: $25, includes refreshments throughout the day and lunch. Register by July 13. Info: 815-244-3001 or www.carrollcfb.org.

Order Tickets for Breast Fest Biker Bash – Winnebago County Fairgrounds, 500 W. First St., Peca-tonica. Dates: July 20-21. Open at 5 p.m. Tickets: $25, must be 21 or older with ID. Live music and MMA fighting. Tattoo and arm wrestling contests, bike shows and games, Best Breast competiton. Benefit for Save the Tatas Foundation. Info: 815-540-6075 or 408-295-4100.

Registration for Warriors vs. Outlaws River Tug – Date: July 22, 3 p.m. Teams of pullers compete in old-fashioned tug-of-war across Rock River near Oregon dam. Teams may have up to 20 pullers, weight not to exceed 3,600 lb. Three-minute pull. Team entry fee is $200. Register by July 12. Entry forms are available at www.oregontraildays.org or call 815-732-2434.

Tickets for 50/50 Raffle to Restore Black Hawk Statue – Oregon Trail Days. Date: July 22. Tickets sold until 4:30 p.m. $5 each or 5 for $20 at Merlin’s, Shell, Snyders, Cooks Collection, SuperValu, Stillman Bank, The Flower Patch, Verizon, Basler’s, Eagles Nest, White Pines. Also at concerts in the park Tues. and the July 13 Brown Bag event, and at all Oregon Trail Days events. Info: www.oregontraildays.org.

Registration for Live Gallery Reading with Mark Dorsett at Historic Coronado Theatre – 314 N. Main St. Date: July 22, 2-5 p.m. Spirit communicator Mark Dorsett provides messages from loved ones in spirit, to provide healing in a group setting. Cost: $20, includes a tour. Info: www.hauntedrockford.com.

Registration for Lake Erie Walleye Trip – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Dates: July 25-27. Cost: $395/person. All ages. Meet at Jarrett Center. Fees include transportation, lodging, equipment and charter. Register by July 9 at 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for “Party on the Rock” Benefit for 9/11 Emergency Responders Memorial – Prairie Street Brewhouse, 200 Prairie St. Date: July 26, 5-10 p.m. Music, beer tasting, silent auction, raffles 9/11 Memorial bricks & Challenge coins; see two steel beams from World Trade Center. Meet sculptor Renee Bemis. Tickets: $20. Info: 815-978-3860; 815-969-1999 or visit Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. or any of three locations of Backyard Grill and Bar–Roscoe, Loves Park or Cherry Valley.

Reminder to Parents: Tdap Vaccination required for students entering sixth and ninth grades – Boone County Health Department, 1204 Logan Ave., Belvidere, will hold schools and sports physicals clinics July 26 and Aug. 2, from 5-8 p.m. Cost: $30. Any required vaccinations, including Tdap, are $15 each. To schedule an appointment, call 815-544-9730.

Registration for Sixth Annual Great Golf Ball Drop – Aldeen Golf Club, 1902 Reid Farm Road. Date: Aug. 3, 6:13 p.m. Grand prize of $2,500, other prizes. Sponsored by Culver’s. Entry fee of $5 per ball; may enter multiple times. Info: www.rockford parkdistrict.org/gbdrop.

Registration for Freeport Cruise Night – Downtown Freeport. Date: Aug. 11; display begins at 3:30 p.m.; cruising, 7-10 p.m. Display your antique cars, at least 25 years old, in Freeport Public Library parking lot. Info: 815-238-6124 or 815-990-1082.

Registration for Out of the Darkness Community Walk for Suicide Prevention – Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road. Date: Sept. 8. Register to walk or donate: www.OutOfTheDarkness.org.

Reserve Booth Space for Lifescape’s Senior Expo – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Dates: Sept. 13-14. Theme: “Fit & Fabulous!” Info: 815-490-1111 or www.lifescapeservices.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.

CoCo Key Water Resort Helps Prevent Skin Cancer – In partnership with American Cancer Society, CoCo Key offers CoCo’s Sun Safety Tuesdays, July 3-Aug. 21. Discounted admission. Guests must bring in old bottles of sunscreen lotion or any sunscreen that is not broad spectrum to the water park for disposal. Receive $3 off on four admissions for a total savings of $12.

Wednesday, July 4

Rockford Fourth of July Events – Patriotic Breakfast: Music Shell at Sinnissippi Park, 1401 N. Second St. 8:30 a.m. Free continental breakfast to first 1,000 people. Keynote speaker: State Sen. Dave Syverson. SkyConcert at Davis Park: Davis Park, 320 S. Wyman. North side features Dirty Fishnet Stockings. Gates open 3 p.m. $6. South side features Charlie Daniels Band. 7-9 p.m. $20-$50. Tickets: 815-968-5222. Fireworks viewable from either location. Parade: Begins at 5 p.m. (motorcycle parade begins at 4:30 p.m.) at Seventh Street and Sixth Avenue, travels down Seventh Street, then west on State Street, then west on Wyman Street, then south on Wyman to the railroad trestle on South Main Street, where it disbands. Fireworks: Downtown Rockford, 9:30 p.m. Synchronized to music on B103 (103.1 FM), televised on WTVO Channel 17. Last roughly 30 minutes.

20th Annual Rockford MELD July Fourth Classic Run and Walk – North Madison St., in front of Trolley Station. Memorial 8K Run starts at 7 a.m.; 2 Mile Run at 7:10 a.m.; Mile Fun Walk at 8 a.m. Entry fee for 8K or 2 Mile Run, $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 and Mile Fun Run/Walk is $25. Late registration is July 3 from 3-7 p.m. at Carlyle Brewing Co., 215 E. State St. Info: 815-633-6353, ext. 10 or www.rockfordmeld.org.

Dixon Petunia Festival – Festival Grounds, Page Park Drive: Taste Trail, (all day); Tim Cavanaugh at historic Dixon Theatre, 8 p.m., $15/person (at door); North American Midway Entertainment Carnival, 1-11 p.m.; Sixth Annual Dixon Petunia Festival Bean Bag Tournament; registration at noon, $20; play begins at 1:30 p.m.

Kaboom! – Discovery Center Museum, Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. 1-3:30 p.m. Experiment with explosions, launch mini rockets, construct a potato popper and more! All activities are included with Museum admission: $7 adults, $7 children; free to Museum members and children age 1 and younger. Info: 815-963-6769.

Winnebago Fourth of July Family Festival – Breakfast fund-raiser downtown, hosted by Anna’s Pizza & Pasta, 7:30-10 a.m. Parade, 10 a.m. Food & Business booths open, 11 a.m. Bed Race on Elida St., 11 a.m. Opening Ceremonies (Main Stage), 11:30 a.m. Car Show, noon. Live music (bands and dance), 12-2:40 p.m. Pie Eating Contest, 2:40 p.m. Billy the Balloon Guy. 2-5 p.m. Prime Time Live, 3-4 p.m. Mystery Eating Contest, 4-4:20 p.m. TKI Martial Arts Center Demonstration, 5-5:20p.m. Side by Side Fire Sprinkler Demonstration by Win-Bur-Sew Fire Dept., 5-5:50 p.m. Live music, 6-7:40 p.m. Pie Eating Contest, 6:40-7 p.m. Closing Ceremonies & Retire the Flag, 7:40-8 p.m. Penny Mae Dixon, Main Stage, 8-9 p.m. Fireworks at dusk.

Kirkland Lions Club Fourth of July Celebration – Pancake Breakfast in the park, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Parade, 11 a.m., followed by pork chop barbecue in the park. Hiawatha Schools, open house, 1:30-6:30 p.m. Pedal Pulls for kids, 4 p.m. Park Stage free entertainment starts at 1 p.m. with “Excited by Science”; at 2 p.m., Aloha Hula Girls Poynesian Show. The Magic of Brian Holt at 3. Lewis Dance Progressions at 5. The Couch Coins Band performs at 6. Beer Garden will have entertainment starting at noon with the band Enroute, followed by the Blooze Brothers from 6-9 p.m. Fireworks display at 9:30. Winners of Raffle Drawing following the fireworks.

Durand Fourth of July Festival – Bulldog Festival Bicycle Ride, Durand High School, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Durand Ecumenical Service, Durand High School Gym, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Antique Tractor Pulls, Durand American Legion, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Chicken BarBQ, Durand American Legion, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Fireworks Display, Durand High School, 9:30-10 p.m.

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

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. Evansville Otters – RiverHawks Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 7:05 p.m. 50 cent Hot Dog 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 Area Kids’ Day Camp After- noon Sparktacular – Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. All summer youth programs, day camps, day care centers, child care facilities, private day care homes are invited to enjoy stock car racing, grudge races, novelty races, spectacular drags, race car displays and more. Gates open at noon; racing begins at 1 p.m. Autograph and photo session follows the on-track activities; meet the stars of the show. Cost: $1/person; groups are encouraged to call 815-633-1500 to pre-register your group.

Thursday, July 5

Drevdahl Auto Body Blood Drive – 953 Fourth St., Beloit, Wis. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. All donors can enjoy lunch at Jerry’s Café; register to win a prize pack with tickets to Noah’s Ark, Magic Waters, Beloit Snappers, Milwaukee Brewers and more. Walk-ins are welcome. Info: 815-965-8751 or www.rrvbc.org.

Dixon Petunia Festival – Festival Grounds, Page Park Drive: Taste Trail, (all day); Dixon Area Garden Club Pancake Breakfast, Page Park, 6-11 a.m.; $6 adults, $3 children under 12; 28th Annual KSB Tennis Classic Youth Tournament, Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts, Page Park; Dana Stonesifer Classic Archery Demo, Dixon H.S. AC Bowers Field, 5 & 6:30 p.m.; Family Fun Night, Taste Area, 5-7 p.m.; North American Midway Entertainment Carnival, 4-11 p.m.

See a Juggler, Be a Juggler – Discovery Center Museum, Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Professional juggler Jason Kollum. Shows are 40 minutes in length. Workshops are 30 minutes in length, geared for ages 3 and up; all are welcome. Workshop space is limited. Call 815-963-6769 to register. All activities are included with Museum admission: $7 adults; $7 children; free to Museum members and children age 1 and younger.

Summer Teen ’Scape – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 2-5 p.m. Ages 10-19. Play games on Wii or Playstation, surf the Internet, play board games. Info: 815-965-7606.

Northern Illinois Voters Forum Movie Night – New Life Tabernacle Church, 5414 Reimer Drive, Roscoe. 6:30 p.m. Part 2 of Michael Chapman film Restructuring for a State-Planned Economy. Free. Info: 815-277-1144.

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.

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.

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

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, Montague Branch, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 5-6 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, Rock River Branch, 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 under 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.

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 RiverHawks vs. Evansville Otters – RiverHawks Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 7:05 p.m. $1 Beer Night/ Rockton Chamber After Hours. 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.

Friday, July 6

Dixon Petunia Festival – Festival Grounds, Page Park Drive: Taste Trail, (all day); Dixon Area Garden Club Pancake Breakfast, Page Park, 6-11 a.m.; $6 adults, $3 children under 12; Ice Cream Social & Dixon Municipal Band Concert, Old Lee County Courthouse Lawn, 5 p.m.; Theatre event: Movie Night – Footloose, the historic Dixon Theatre, 7 p.m., admission $2 at the door; North American Midway Entertainment Carnival, 4-11 p.m.

Rockford City Market – Water Street by Jefferson. 3-8 p.m. every Friday thru Oct. 12. Local growers and vendors selling natural products, vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, cheeses, flowers, herbs, baked goods, snacks, wines. Beer garden with live music by Empty Pockets and activity by Midway Village and Discovery Center.

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.

“Attracting Beneficial Insects to Your Garden” – University of Illinois Extension Ogle County, Farm Bureau building, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon.2-3 p.m. Cost: $5. Register by July 5 at 815-732-2191.

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 RiverHawks vs. Gateway Grizzlies – RiverHawks Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 7:05 p.m. Fireworks 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.

Baseball: Rockford Foresters vs. Chicago Zephyrs – Marinelli Field, 101 15th Ave. 7 p.m. Tickets: $8 baseline, $6 family seats. Info: 815-312-2115.

Saturday, July 7

Dixon Petunia Festival – Festival Grounds, Page Park Drive: Taste Trail, (all day); 2012 Craft & Collectible Show, Dixon H.S., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Midland States Bank Kids’ Day, Washington School, 9 a.m.-noon; 13th Annual Reagan 5K Run/Walk, Haymarket Square, 6:30-7:30 a.m.; 2012 Elks Fishing Derby, between Peoria & Galena bridges, regist. 7-8 a.m., fishing 8-10 a.m., free; 31st Annual Nuts About Art, John Dixon Park, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Holland & Sons Inc. Antique Tractor Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 28th Annual KSB Tennis Classic Adult Torunament, Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts, Page Park; North American Midway Entertainment Carnival, 1-11 p.m.

Yoga Nidra – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 9-10 a.m. Age 14 and up, females and males. Fee: $13, members $12. Learn deep relaxation. Info: 815-877-0118.

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.

Boy Scout Badge: Geology – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 12-5 p.m. Cost: $8/scout. Ages 10 and up. Meet at Keller Center. All equipment provided. Register by July 5 at 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

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

Cake Decorating for Teens – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-3:30 p.m. Ages 13-19. How to decorate a fun or fancy cake. 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.

Rockford Racing and Wrecking Night – Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. The Green Mamba Jet Car and the Mechanical Mischief Monster Truck cap off a great night of racing feat. Late Models, American Short Trackers, Hornets and the Stop ‘n Go race. Spectator gates open at 5 pm. with first race at 7:07 p.m. Adult general admission tickets are $15. Students ages 12-17 are $10, ages 11 and younger, free. Info: 815-633-1500 or www.rockfordspeedway.com.

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. Gateway Grizzlies – RiverHawks Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 6:05 p.m. Baseball Hat Giveaway. 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. Will County CrackerJacks – Marinelli Field, 101 15th Ave. 7 p.m. Tickets: $8 baseline, $6 family seats. Info: 815-312-2115.

Sunday, July 8

Dixon Petunia Festival – Community Worship Service, River Stage, 9:30 a.m.; Taste Trail, (all day); 48th Annual Petunia Festival Parade, 1 p.m.; 28th Annual KSB Tennis Classic – Mixed Doubles Tournament, Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts, Page Park; SDCA Drum Corps Show, Sauk Valley College, 5 p.m.; North American Midway Entertainment Carnival, 1-11 p.m.; Fireworks, south side of Rock River, 9:30 p.m.

Community Meeting to Save Freeport Jobs – Logan’s Bar and Grill, 1805 S. West Ave., Freeport. 1 p.m. Show support for Sensata workers whose jobs are being outsourced to China.

Native Plants Program – North Suburban Library, 6340 N. Second St., Loves Park. 2-3 p.m. Presented by U of I Extension Horticulture Educator Candice Miller. Cost: $5. Info: 815-986-4357.

Vacation Bible School – Calvary Christian Church, 5455 Charles St. 5:30-8:45 p.m. Every Sunday night in July. Theme: “IncrediWorld Amazement Park.” Free. Info: 815-398-4940.

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. Gateway Grizzlies – RiverHawks Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 3:05 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. Northwest Indiana Oilmen – Marinelli Field, 101 15th Ave. 5 p.m. Tickets: $8 baseline, $6 family seats. Info: 815-312-2115.

Monday, July 9

OSF St. Anthony Foundation 28th Annual Golf Invitational – Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Club, 5151 Guilford Road, Rockford. 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, $1,000 hole-in-one prize on each hole. Cost: $65 includes greens fees, golf cart, continental breakfast, course refreshments and buffet lunch. 6 p.m. dinner and live auction: $25/person. Info: 815-395-5333.

Cedar Crest Golf Outing – Janesville Country Club, 2615 Memorial Drive, Janesville, Wis. Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Registration10:45 a.m., lunch served beginning at 11:15. Benefit dinner at approx. 6:30 p.m. following golf. Outing includes golf, cart, complimentary beverage. Hole-in-one and putting contests; earn participation prizes. Spouses and guests may attend dinner and join in evening activities, incl. silent auction. Proceeds benefit Benevolent Care Fund. Info: 608-373-6302.

Art Day Camp – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Dates: July 9-13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Meet at Keller Center. Fees: $110/camper. Ages 8-14. Bring a lunch. Register by July 5. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Messy Mondays: Amazing Shrinking Act with Robyn Bernd – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fee included with Museum admission: $7 adults; $7 children (ages 2-17); free to Museum members and children age 1 and younger. Info: 815-963-6769.

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, Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 2-5 p.m. Ages 10-19. Mingle with other teens, surf the Internet, or make crafty surprises. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Salad on a Stick – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 W. Jefferson St. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Rockford Metropolitan Agency for Planning (RMAP) Open House – 313 N. Main St., Rockford. 3-6 p.m. Informal discussion between the public and RMAP staff about planned projects listed in the proposed TIP, scheduled to be discussed at the July 19 Technical Committee meeting. Info: 815-964-7064.

Sushi Candy Creations – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 2-5 p.m. Ages 10-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

Fourth Annual Openfields Local Foods Dinner Series – Main Street Bistro, Freeport. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30. Menu includes salad, summer-style soup, main entree, dessert and glass of wine. Coffee, tea and soda are complimentary.Cash bar. Cost: $45/person; vegetarian option. Info: 815-986-4357 or 815-235-4125.

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

Vacation Bible School – West Side Church of God in Christ, 228 S. Hinkley Ave. July 9-13, 6-8 p.m. Ages: preschool to high school. Info: 815-964-3256.

Baseball: Rockford RiverHawks vs. Joliet Slammers – RiverHawks Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 7:05 p.m. Military Veterans Appreciation Night. Drum corps will be in attendance. Color guard will present the American flag during the Star-Spangled Banner. 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, July 10

Coffee Talk with Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christian-sen and ESGR Breakfast – Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. 7-9 a.m. Sponsored by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Info: 815-969-4255.

Northern Illinois Agronomy Research Center Agronomy Day – Agronomy Research Farm, 14509 University Road, Shabbona, Ill. Program starts at 9:30 a.m. and ends with meal at 12:30 p.m. Topics: soybean yields, corn rootworm issues, corn disease identification and management, nutrient removal, weed control. Free admission. Info: 815-274-1343.

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.

Salad on a Stick – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 4-5 p.m. Info: 815-965-7606.

Daytime and Evening Adult Grief Support Groups – Beloit Regional Hospice, 655 Third St., Beloit, Wis. 1-2:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. Each group meets for seven weeks. Register at 608-363-7421 or 877-363-7421. No fee, but advance registration is required.

Program about Civil War physician Dr. Richard Caswell Swain with Book Discussion – Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport. 7 p.m. With Suzy Barile, author of a book about Dr. Swain. Open to the public. Free. Info: 815-233-3000.

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

Vacation Bible School – West Side Church of God in Christ, 228 S. Hinkley Ave. July 9-13, 6-8 p.m. Ages: preschool to high school. Info: 815-964-3256.

From the July 4-10, 2012, issue