Community Calendar: Week of July 18-24, 2012

Ongoing Attractions

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

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

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

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

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.

LifeHOUSE The Atrium – Monthly support group for individuals and families dealing with dementia. Meets every second Tuesday of the month at noon. Info: Patti Lizer at 815-876-7536.

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. Special: Free Classes – Try-It-Out Tai Chi, Wed., July 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Try-It-Out Yoga, Thurs., July 26, 12-1 p.m. Info: 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. “Hot Dog Wednesdays” and Ice Cold Slushies at donor centers. 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. Now: “Trolley to the Tropics” – a special discount for Trolley Car 36 and a tour of Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens. Purchase tour packages at the Trolley Station, 324 N. Madison St. every Thurs. now thru August. Cost: $6 (residents), $7 (non-residents), $4 (students age 18 and younger); ages 4 and younger, free. Info: 815-987-1685.

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 and 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. Golden Whiskers adoption program spotlights cats and dogs 7 years old or more. Any qualified adopter 18 years or older can adopt a senior cat for $20 or dog for $55 – half off regular adoption fee. Info: 815-319-4100 or www.wcasrock.org.

Womanspace – 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Yoga every Thursday, 9:30-10:45 a.m. $40/four classes or $12/class. Basic Hatha Yoga. Other activities throughout the year. Info: 815-877-0118.

YMCA of Rock River Valley – I.D. Pennock Branch, 200 Y Blvd., 815-489-1252. Northeast Branch, 8451 Orth Road, Loves Park. 815-489-3352.

Yoga Classes – Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 920 Third Ave., Rockford. Mondays, 6-7:15 p.m., six weeks consecutive, $45 or single classes, $10 each. Register/Info: 815-963-4815.

Registration Needed

Registration for Freeport Park District Programs – Roller Skating Lessons, July 23-Aug. 13; Youth Tennis Lessons, July 17-Aug. 2. 1. Info: 815-235-6114, ext. 109.

Registration for Tech Support Group – Womanspace, Fountain View Room 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Dates: 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.

Order Tickets for VaShawn Mitchell at Bookerfest – Performance July 22, 5 p.m. Tickets, $10, sold at Booker Washington Community Center and at the gate. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Farm Dreams: Assessing Risks & Resources to Start a Small Farm or Market Garden – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: July 22, 1-5 p.m. Pre-register. Cost: $60. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.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 “Cacti and Succulent Container Gardening” Workshop – U of I Ogle County Extension, Farm Bureau, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. Date: July 24, 5-6 p.m. Cost: $15/person. Register by July 20. Info: 815-732-2191 or http://web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo/.

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.

Registration for Community Garden Workshop and Roundtable – University of Illinois Extension, Ogle County Farm Bureau Building, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. Date: July 27, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free, but RSVP necessary for space. To reserve your spot at the workshop, call U of I Extension, Stephenson County, 815-235-4125; Ogle County, 815-732-2191; or call Blackhawk Hills Regional Council at 815-625-3854.

Registration for Lasagna Out of the Box and Into the Field – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: July 28,1-6 p.m. Pre-register. Cost $50. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for Kids Cooking on the Farm – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: July 28,1-6 p.m. Ages 6-12. Pre-register. Cost $35. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for All Ages Artshop: Build a Fairy House! – Womanspace, Fountain View Room & pine forest, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Date: July 28, 9 a.m.-noon. Fee $25 (members $20) includes most materials. Children and adults welcome (under 9 with parent). Create Fairy Houses on campus. Bring all-natural items like feathers, nut shells, pet hair, branches, leaves, shells, stones. Come back next Saturday for the Fairy Festival. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for Pray the Devil Back to Hell Video Discussion – Woman-space Library/Media Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Date: July 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fee $12 (members $10). Story of Liberian women who took on a dictator in the midst of a civil war. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for Greenwood Cemetery Walk – Corner of Main and Auburn streets. Date: July 28, 7-8:30 p.m. With guide Mark Dorsett. Cost: $15 advance, $20 at the event. Info: www.hauntedrockford.com.

Registration for “Let It Roll” Poker Run to benefit RAMP – Logan’s Bar & Grill, 1805 S. West Ave., Freeport. Date: July 29. Cost is $10 for each poker hand; raise $10 online for your first poker hand. Also: raise $50 for RAMP in advance and get a T-shirt; for every $100 raised, get one entry into grand prize drawing. Sign up on the website today: www.letitroll.stayclassy.org. To participate in poker run only, come in the day of event. Door prize and 50/50 drawing available on July 29.

Registration for Fourth Annual Fairy Festival – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Date: Aug. 4, 5-8 p.m. Age 13 and up: $15 advance, $20 at gate. Age 4-12: $10 advance, $15 at gate. Age 3 & younger: Free. With Rockford Dance Company. Crafts, scavenger hunt, food, fairies. Bring a picnic. Event has been sold out in the past; advance purchase recommended. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for Creative Coping Group for Kids – Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center, 4215 Newburg Road. For ages 6-12. Dates for Session 1: July 25, 6:30-8 p.m. or July 26, 3-4:30 p.m. Dates for Session 2: July 28, 10-11:30 a.m. or Aug. 2, 3-4:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Register by July 23. Info: 815-398-0500.

Registration for Volunteer Tutor Workshops – The Literacy Council, 982 N. Main St. Six classes to be held Mon. and Wed. beginning Aug. 6 at 5:30 p.m. Also online workshop. Info: www.theliteracycouncil.org or 815-963-READ.

Reminder to Parents: Tdap Vaccination required for students entering 6th and 9th 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 Rockford Public Schools Golf Scramble for Sports – Elliot Golf Course, 888 S. Lyford Road. Date: July 27. Golfers receive lunch, dinner, an 18-hole game, a hole-in-one challenge, tee prizes and other benefits. Cost: $100/golfer, $30 for non-golfing diners. Dinner at Giovanni’s. Register at: http://www2.rps205.com/Newsroom/Pages/20120626_Golf-Scramble-for-Sports.aspx.

Registration for Ninth Annual Pecatonica River Cleanup – Hosted by United Sportsmen’sYouth Foundation. Fund-raising Cookout, Sat., July 28, 7 p.m.-midnight at Rock Hollow Hunt Club, Freeport. Sun., July 29, River Cleanup. Reserve a canoe for $25 donation. Land crews also needed. USYF is also hiring several large Jon boats and mud motors for $25/hr. Info: 815-599-5690.

Registration for Bus Trip to Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Game – Wrigley Field. Date: July 29, game time is 1:20 p.m. Register with Freeport Park District, Read Park office, 1122 S. Burchard. Charter bus departs at 9 a.m. Fee: $70 residents, $75 non-residents. Info: 815-235-6114, ext. 109.

Registration for Corn Boil – Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 4055 N. Rockton Ave. Date: July 29, 3-6:30 p.m. All the sweet corn you can eat, plus hot dog, dessert & beverage. Tickets: $6 advance, $7 day of event, $2 for children under age 7. Rain or shine, shade and tent seating. Info: 815-654-3800.

Registration for What’s Cookin’ on the Farm Day Camp – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Dates: July 30-Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 6-12. Pre-register. Cost: $170. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

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.

Make-A-Wish Foundation Illinois needs volunteers – Date: Aug. 9, 5:41-7:45 p.m. Freeport County area; volunteers will help carry out wishes of children in their community. Must be age 18 and older, submit application, background check, take two online trainings, and RSVP for brief in-person training. Volunteers are asked to grant 2-3 wishes per year and drive up to 2 hours to do so. Info: www.wishes.org/volunteering/volunteer-form.cfm or 800-874-9474, ext. 413. Deadline to apply: Aug. 1.

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 Mixed Doubles Golf Classic – Sinnissippi Golf Course, 1401 N. Second St. Date: Aug. 11(rain date Sept. 8). For amateur golfers age 16 and older, residents of Winnebago or Boone counties, or Park District permit holders; teams must be comprised of one female and one male golfer. Entry fees vary. Entry/payment deadline is July 26, by mail, fax or in person at Park District Customer Service in downtown Rockford or Carlson Ice Arena, Riverside and Perryville, Loves Park. Info: 815-987-8800.

Registration for Fifth Annual Team-Up-Beloit Blood Drive Week– First National Bank & Trust Company, Beloit. Date: July 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Donors will receive 2 tickets to the Snappers game with fireworks on Sat., Aug. 4. Appointments appreciated, but walk-ins welcome. Info: 877-RRVBC-99 or sign in at designated location.

Registration for U of I Rain Barrel Workshop – Winnebago County Extension Office, 1040 N. Second St., Rockford. Date: July 31, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Construct your own rain barrel; $25 fee includes instruction and materials. Info: 815-986-4357.

Registration for “Grand Slam for Good Health” Back-to-School Health Clinic – Winnebago County Health Department, 555 N. Court St. Date: Aug. 1, 3-7 p.m. Physicals for grades Pre-K, kindergarten, 6th, 9th & students new to district. School & sports physicals, $25. Immunizations Pre-K-12th, $16 each. Required dental exams for kindergarten, 2nd & 6th: No charge for dental exam. Info: 815-720-4213 or www.wchd.org.

Registration for Maxwell Street Days Trip – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Aug. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Trip to New Glarus, Wis. Cost: $15/person or $25/couple. All ages. Meet at Jarrett Center. Call 815-234-8535, ext. 200 by Aug. 1.

Registration for Jr. RiverHawks Tryouts – RiverHawks Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. Dates: Aug. 7 and 8, 5:30-8 p.m. Info: 815-885-2255 or 815-980-6219.

Registration for Geocaching Event Day – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Aug. 4, 12-5 p.m. All ages. Meet at Jarrett Center; at least one adult per team. Register by July 27. Free. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Fitness and Fun Nature Hike – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Aug. 4, 8-9:30 a.m. All ages. Meet at Jarrett Center. $2/person. Register by Aug. 1. Info: 815-2334-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Rock Run Soccer Club’s Fifth Annual Golf Play
Day – Aldeen Golf Club, 1900 Reid Farm Road, Rockford. Date: Aug. 10. Cost: $125. Includes golf, cart, lunch and dinner. Scramble format. Proceeds to help fund Club’s college scholarship and financial aid funds. Info: 815-222-6128 or www.rockrun.org.

Registration for Matthew’s Miracle Network Second Annual Dinner & Silent Auction – NorthPointe, 5605 E. Rockton Road, Roscoe. Date: Aug. 11, 6 p.m. To benefit childhood cancer research. Cost: $50/person. Info: 815-713-3207.

Registration for Science of Composting Workshop – U of I Extension Ogle County, 421 W. Pines Office, Oregon. Date: Aug. 11, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $30/person advance, $15 second participant. Children under 18 years of age: $5. Late registration and walk-in fee: $35. Deadline: Aug. 8. Info: 815-732-2191.

Registration for Northern Illinois Hospice & Grief Center 25th Annual Charity Golf Event – Rockford Country Club, 2500 Oxford Road. Date: Aug. 13. Early bird registration before Aug. 1: $160. After Aug. 1: $175. Includes 18 holes of golf, buffet lunch, golf cart, chances on prizes and gifts, dinner. Additional guests may purchase a ticket for dinner only for $45. Info: 815-398-0500.

Nominations for Charles G. Uram Lifetime Service Award – Rockford Cosmopolitan Charities in partnership with Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. Deadline Aug. 15. Info: http://cfnil.org/connect-through-us/charles-uram-award/.

Registration for Family Matters PTIC and DSCC for: Collaboration: Schools and Families Working Together – Division of Specialized Care of Children, 4302 Main St. Date: Aug. 17, noon-2 p.m. Free workshop, but register by Aug. 10 at 866-436-7842, ext. 107. 2 CPDUs available for educators. Certificate of attendance provided. If accommodations are needed, call at least 2 weeks prior to training date.

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.

Order Tickets for “Elmo Makes Music” – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. Dates: Sept. 7-9. Tickets: $3 and $13; limited number of $25 Gold Circle seats and $60 Sunny Seats. Opening Night, all seats (excluding Gold Circle and Sunny Seats) are $20. Facility fee of $1.50 is added. Info: 815-968-5222 or www.sesamestreetlive.com.

Registration for RAMI Golf Play Day to benefit Gary S. Wilmer Memorial Scholarship Fund – Elliot Golf Course. Date: Sept. 14. $65 per golfer or $350 Gold Sponsorship or $250 Silver Sponsorship or Hole Sponsorship for $125. Deadline: Sept. 7, golfers and dinner reservations for non-golfers. Limited to first 144 golfers. Entry forms at www.ramiawards.com. Info: 815-546-3021.

Reserve Booth Space for Lifescape’s Senior Expo – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Dates: Sept. 13-14. Theme: “Fit & Fab ulous!” 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.

YWCA of Rockford accepting Nominations for Leader Luncheon XXXIII Awards – Available at 4990 E. State St., Rockford, or download forms at www.ywca.org/rockford/leader-luncheon. Deadline: Jan. 11, 2013, 5 p.m. Info: 815-316-6126.

Get Healthy, Rockton! – Rockton Chamber of Commerce, 330 E. Main St. Northern IL Fit Club and John Sole of Sole Fitness invite Rockton to “Get Healthy” during a Team Beach Body workout every Thursday evening from 7-8 p.m. Cardio conditioning, free samples of Shakeology, Results and Recovery, Energy and Endurance offered. Info: 815-200-1116.

Find Waldo in Rockford! – Look for Waldo at 20 businesses in Rockford during the month of July. Those who spot him can win prizes, including buttons, books and more. Pick up a search list with names of businesses participating. Info: Wonderland Books, 815-394-1633.

Neighborhood Centers Alliance celebrates 20th Anniversary Week, July 17-23 – See individual listings, July 19-Aug. 7.

Wednesday, July 18

Windsor Lake Fishing League – Regional Activity Center, 7212 N. Alpine Road, Loves Park. Four-week fishing series. 5:30 p.m. to sunset. Register at Paddle and Trail of Loves Park, 7212 N. Alpine Road, or www.paddleandtrail.com. Next series: Aug. 15-Sept. 5.

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

Babes and Books – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11:15 a.m.-noon. For children younger than 2. Build baby’s literacy and social skills. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

U of I Extension Workshop on Rain Barrels – Ogle County Extension, Farm Bureau Building, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. 1:30-3 p.m. Cost: $25/person. Info: 815-732-2191.

Beginning Computer for the Absolute Beginner – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer
room, 215 N. Wyman St. Ages 13 and older. 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 at Main – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 13-19. Rated PG-13 or lower. Info: 815-965-7606.

Create Your Website with WIX – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and up. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Stephenson County Town Hall Meeting – Jane Addams Community Center, Cedarville. 6:30-9 p.m. Citizens information meeting; not an official meeting of the county board. But all sitting county board members and board candidates are invited to sit on the panel.

Taize Prayers for Peace Service – Anderson Japanese Garden Pavilion, 318 Spring Creek Road. 6:45 p.m. Hosted by Rockford Urban Ministries, with musicians from Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. In honor of RUM’s 50th anniversary. Free and open to the public. Rain site: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 3300 Rural St. Info: 815-964-7111.

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

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

Wild Wednesday Racing – Rockford Speedway,9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. RoadRunner Summer Series, Bandits, Figure 8, Spectaculr Drags, Misfits, Winged Women on Wheels and 2nd Over the Line Wins Race. Dollar Beer Night. Spectator gates open at 5:30 with first race at 7:07 p.m. Adult general admission tickets $8; students ages 12-17 are $6, kids ages 6-11 are $4 with kids ages 5 and under admitted free. Info: www.rockfordspeedway.com or 815-633-1500.

Thursday, July 19

Neighborhood Open House – Northwest Community Center, 1325 N. Johnston Ave. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Neighborhood Centers Alliance celebrates 20th anniversary.

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

RMAP Technical Committee Meeting – Loves Park City Hall, PW/CD Conference Room, 100 Heart Blvd., Loves Park. 10 a.m.

“Attracting Beneficial Insects to Your Garden” Workshop – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 11 a.m.-noon. Presented by University of Illinois Extrension. Cost: $5/person. Info: 815-986-4357.

Ribbon Cutting for Annabelle’s Cleaning Service – 1116 Cannell Court, Unit 10, Rockton. 12:15 p.m.

Community Picnic – Harman Hall, Roscoe United Methodist Church, 10816 Main St. Noon. Hot dogs, potato salad, patio beans, cake. All are welcome. Free-will offering.

Blue Blazers Toastmasters Meeting – Hamilton Sundstrand, 4747 Harrison Ave., North Lobby, Noon-1 p.m. Develop communication skills. Info: 815-399-6075.

RockStat Meeting – Heartland Community Chapel, 1280 S. Alpine Road. 1 p.m. Topic: Public Safety. Taped for broadcast on Comcast Channel 17, runs Fridays at 7 p.m.

Neighborhood Open House – Blackhawk Boys & Girls Club, 330 15th Ave. 4-7 p.m. Neighborhood Centers Alliance celebrates 20th anniversary.

Neighborhood Open House – Booker Washington Community Center, 524 Kent St. 5-8 p.m. Neighborhood Centers Alliance celebrates 20th anniversary.

Northern IL Tea Party Meeting – 302 W. Main St., Rockton. 6:30 p.m. Chad Kent speaks about constitutional issues and presidential executive orders. Public is welcome. Info: 815-277-1144.

Greater Midwest Baseball World Series – Little Cubs Field. July 19-22. 8U kids pitch tourney. Info: www.greatermidwestbaseball.com.

Look, Listen, and Learn Storytime – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 11:15 am.-12:15 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Preschool Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. Noon-12:45 p.m. For ages 3-5. Info: 815-965-7606.

U of I Extension Program on Attracting Beneficial Insects – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 11 a.m.-noon. Cost; $5/person. Info: 815-986-5357.

Unplugged Gamers Night – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13-19. Play Yu-Gi-Oh!, trading card games, classic card games, board games. Info: 815-965-7606.

Sushi Candy Creations – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 2-5 p.m. Ages 10-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

Foundations of Yoga – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 5:30-6:45 p.m. Cost: $60 members, $72 non-members. Six-week class. Info: 815-877-0118.

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.

Salad on a Stick – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. Noon-2:45 p.m. Ages 6-12. Info: 815-965-7606.

“Feed Your Brain: Devour a Book!” Film Festival – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-8 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Rated PG-13. Info: 815-965-7606.

Summer Teen’Scape – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 2-5 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.

U of I Extension Emergency Meeting: Utilizing Drought-Damaged Corn for Livestock Feed – Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward, St., Sycamore. 6-7:30 p.m. Free, informational question-answer session. Register by July 18. Info: 815-732-2191 or http://web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo.

Sip & Sail – Riverview Ice House dock, 324 N. Madison St. 5 p.m. social hour, light food served. 6 p.m. boarding. Sponsored by Artale Wine Company and Radisson Hotel & Conference Center. Tickets: $35/person. Info: 815-987-1632.

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.

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

Belle Etoile Ladies Night Star Event – Frank Jewelers, 19 E. Stephenson St. Freeport. 4-8 p.m. 3-day event. Belle Etoile Star Stylist will be on site to offer jewelry styling consultation. Chance to win Black Cosmos pendant. Trunk shows on Fri. and Sat. Free, open to public.

Sunset Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 5-5:45 p.m. All ages. 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. Traverse City Beach Bums – RiverHawks Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 7:05 p.m. $1 Beer Night/Roscoe Chamber after 5. Single-game tickets: $10 infield box, $7 outfield box, $20 Diamond Deck ($15 kids 12 and younger); $2 parking. $2 off for active and retired military, kids ages 3-12; 2 and younger, free. Info: 815-885-2255.

Friday, July 20

Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days – Logli’s Shopping Center, 1810 Harlem Road, and Logli, East State. Edgebrook Center, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tickets: $5 advance, $6 day of event. Available at both Logli locations (E. State or N. Alpine & Harlem Road at customer service counter), all Alpine Bank locations, MembersAlliance Credit Union locations at S. Alpine and Olde Creek Rd. “Take Your Brat to Work Day” at Logli’s on N. Alpine & Harlem Road drive-thru only, 6-9 a.m. Breakfast Brats are $2.50 each.

ComEd, Local Governments hold Public Auction of Excess Equipment and Autos – JJ Kane Auctioneers, 14354 Dearborn Ave., South Beloit. Preview sale, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration free. Info: www.jjkane.com.

Carroll County Antique Tractor Drive – Starts at Eastland High School, Lanark. Fund-raiser for Ogle-Carroll Ag Partnership. Pre-registration required. Info: 815-244-3001.

Belle Etoile Trunk Show Star Event – Frank Jewelers, 19 E. Stephenson St. Freeport. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Three-day event. Belle Etoile Star Stylist will be on site to offer jewelry styling consultation. Trunk shows on Fri. and Sat. Free, open to public.

Teen Volunteer Day –Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

Senior Drop-In Computer Lab – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 2-4 p.m. Age 55 and older. For beginners who know how to use a mouse and keyboard. Info: 815-965-7606.

Machesney Park Community Blood Drive – Hair Affair Salon, 8813 N. Second St., Machesney Park. 1-5 p.m. Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 lb. and be in general good health. For more info or to make an appointment: 877-RRVBC-99 or www.rrvbc.org.

“Four Wheel Fridays” Cruise Night – Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, Clock Tower Resort, 7801 E. State St. 5-8 p.m. Owners of classic muscle cars, rare antiques, tricked-out trucks, custom motorcycle, other interesting modes of transportation are invited to come and display their vehicle. Free. Exhibitors receive special discounts on food at Tilted Kilt and chance to win prizes. Participants should preregister at www.tiltedkiltrockford.com.

Breast Fest Biker Bash – Winnebago County Fairgrounds, 500 W. First St., Pecatonica. 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.

Sploosh – Discovery Center Museum, Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Explore water balloon behavior and discover science behind squirt guns; create a physics water toy, mess with emulsions, learn to layer liquids. Sponsored by Aqua-Aerobics Systems, Inc. All activities are included with Museum admission: $7 adults; $7 children; free to Museum members and children age 1 and younger.

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 Starlite Radio and activity by Auburn Key Club.

Oregon Trail Days Tipi Scramble –- Oregon Golf Club. 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.

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.

Bookerfest – Davis Park, 320 S. Wyman St., Rockford. Dates: July 20-22. Vendors may participate July 21and 22. Info: info@eventus4events.com.

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

Healthy Living with Chronic Illness – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 1-3:30 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Six-week program; registration is not required. 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.

Canoe the Rock – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 5-8 p.m. All ages. Meet at Heritage Farm. Register by July 19. Cost: $20/canoe. All equipment provided. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

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.

Friday Night Flix: Transformers – Davis Park, 320 S. Wyman St. Dusk. Admission free.

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

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

Saturday, July 21

Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days – Logli’s Shopping Center, 1810 Harlem Road, and Logli, East State. Edgebrook Center, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets: $5 advance, $6 day of event. Available at both Logli locations (E. State or N. Alpine & Harlem Road at customer service counter), all Alpine Bank locations, MembersAlliance Credit Union locations at S. Alpine and Olde Creek Road.

ComEd, Local Governments hold Public Auction of Excess Equipment and Autos – JJ Kane Auctioneers, 14354 Dearborn Ave., South Beloit. 8:30 a.m. Registration free. Info: www.jjkane.com.

Devin Hester Signing for Charity – Joseph’s Market Place, 29 Crystal Lake Plaza, Crystal Lake, Ill. Benefit for Sean Keller, 4-year-old diagnosed with Acute Lymphblastic Leukemia. Photo ops, 5:30 p.m. Autographs 6-7:30 p.m Sign any item, $79. Inscription $30. Photo with Devin, $89. Multiple discounts available. Tickets: 815-529-3447 or www.sidelinemarketingltd.com.

Belle Etoile Trunk Show Star Event – Frank Jewelers, 19 E. Stephenson St., Freeport. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 3-day event. Belle Etoile Star Stylist will be on site to offer jewelry styling consultation. Trunk shows on Fri. and Sat. Free, open to public.

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

Elkhorn Creek Butterfly Festival – Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve, 3 miles southwest of Forreston, off West Grove Road. 1-5 p.m. Tours hourly. If rain seems likely, call Blackmores at 815-938-3204 before 10 a.m.

Oregon Trail Days Festival – Lowden State Park, Oregon. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Native Encampment, Cowboy Culture, Native American drumming & dancing, 50/50 drawing, covered wagon rides, painted tipis, demonstrations, pony ring, vendor & food booths. Gate fee: $5/person, kids age 12 and younger, free.

Speak Out to Rohl for Congress – Terrace Room, Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb. 2-4 p.m. Wanda Rohl is Democratic candidate for the 16th Congressional District. Info: 815-793-0950.

Bookerfest – Davis Park, 320 S. Wyman St., Rockford. Motorcycle Showcase on display all day. 3-on 3 Basketball Tournament for boys and girls grades 4-8, noon-5 p.m. Comedian Nephew Tommy and Friends perform at 8 p.m. Tickets on sale at BMO Harris Bank, 300 Elm St. or call 815-968-5600.

Rockford Area Spanish Conversation Meetup – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 10 a.m.- noon every Saturday. Free. Info: malone.tt@gmail.com.

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.

Square Foot Gardening – John Deere Historic Site, 8334 Clinton St., Grand Detour, Dixon. 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Presented by University of Illinois Extension Ogle County Master Gardener Larry Ermey. Gardening questions answered, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 815-732-2191.

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.

Hip Hop Congress Presents – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-5 p.m. Ages 10-19. Info: 815-965-7606.

National Junk Food Day (Bilingual Spanish/English) Dia Nacional de la Comida Chatarra! – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 3-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. Prepare a snack and watch a movie. 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.

Military Night/Dollar Beer Night – Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. All active and retired military will be admitted free when they show their military ID at the box office. Donations such as non-carbonated drinks, books, magazines, games, non-perishable food items and more will be sent to our armed forces overseas. Tonight showcasing Late Models, American Short Trackers, Road Runners, Double OH! Race plus the open-wheeled excitement of the Illini Midgets and Legend cars. Spectator gates open at 5 pm., qualifying begins at 5:55, 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. Traverse City Beach Bums – RiverHawks Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park. 6:05 p.m. Window Cling Giveaway . Single-game tickets: $10 infield box, $7 outfield box, $20 Diamond Deck ($15 kids 12 and younger); $2 parking. $2 off for active and retired military, kids ages 3-12; 2 and younger, free. Info: 815-885-2255.

Sunday, July 22

Farm Dreams: Assessing Risks & Resources to Start a Small Farm or Market Garden – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. 1-5 p.m. Pre-register. Cost: $60. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Brat Days – Logli’s Shopping Center, 1810 Harlem Road. 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Johnsonville Brats prepared on the Johnsonville Big Taste Grill.

Live Gallery Reading with Mark Dorsett at Historic Coronado Theatre – 314 N. Main St. 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.

Oregon Trail Days Festival – Lowden State Park, Oregon. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Pioneer Gathering, Oregon Park East & Chana School. Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, Riverfront Pavilion, Park East. Activities included 50/50 drawing, Family Fun Fishing Day, canoe rally, river cruise, honoring of Chief Blackhawk by Lakota Sioux, Native American drumming and dancing, drapators, statue tours, etc. Gate fee: $5/person, kids age 12 and younger, free.

50/50 Raffle to Restore Black Hawk Statue – Oregon Trail Days. 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. Info: www.oregontraildays.org.

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. Info: www.oregontraildays.org or call 815-732-2434.

Bookerfest Events – Old Skool Cars on display all day Sunday. Vote for your favorite. Movie: Think Like a Man, shown at Davis Park at dusk. Admission free for Bookerfest ticket holders and $5 for non-ticket holders. Free popcorn for first 1,000 people.

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.

Monday, July 23

Rockford City Council – Council Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 425 E. State St. 6 p.m.

Fifth Annual Team-Up-Beloit Blood Drive Week – First National Bank & Trust Company, Beloit. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Donors will receive 2 tickets to the Snappers game with fireworks on Sat., Aug. 4. Appointments appreciated, but walk-ins welcome. Info: 877-RRVBC-99 or sign in at designated location.

Camp Sweden – Erlander Home Museum, 404 S. Third St. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For children ages 6-12. Camp runs July 23-27 or July 30-Aug. 3. Info/Register: 815-963-5559 or www.swedishhistorical.org.

Messy Mondays: Tissue Art, Tissue Art, What Do You See with Sarah Aumann – 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.

Neighborhood Open House – Ken-Rock Community Center, 524 Kent St. 3218 11th St. 5-8 p.m. Neighborhood Centers Alliance celebrates 20th anniversary.

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.

Rockford Progressive Meetup Picnic – Alpine Park Shelter House No. 2. 6-7:30 p.m. Local groups include: Obama’s Organizing for America, Move-On, Peace & Justice, NICCC, Winn. Co. Democrats and Occupy Rockford. U.S. and state congressional candidates will also attend. Light dinner, followed by candidates and group representatives presenting plans. Free and open to public.

Microsoft Excel 2010 – 3-Week Class – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Must have a good understanding of MS Word. Registration is not required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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 24

Fifth Annual Team-Up-Beloit Blood Drive Week – Patch Products, E. Inman Pkwy., Beloit. 2-6 p.m. Donors will receive 2 tickets to the Snappers game with fireworks on Sat., Aug. 4. Appointments appreciated, but walk-ins welcome. Info: 877-RRVBC-99 or sign in at designated location.

Camp Sweden – Erlander Home Museum, 404 S. Third St. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For children ages 6-12. Camp runs July 23-27 or July 30-Aug. 3. Info/Register: 815-963-5559 or www.swedishhistorical.org.

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.

Senior Computer Q&A – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 3-5 p.m. Ages 55 and older. You’ve taken classes but still have questions. Registration is requir`ed. Info: 815-965-7606.

“Cacti and Succulent Container Gardening” Workshop – U of I Ogle County Extension, Farm Bureau, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. 5-6 p.m. Cost: $15/person. Register by July 20. Info: 815-732-2191 or http://web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo/.

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.

Fourth Tuesday Book Club: Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Classroom C, 215 N. Wyman St. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

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

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

Have your free listing in the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication. Listings can be e-mailed to contact@rockrivertimes.com, faxed to 815-964-9825 or called in to 815-964-9767.

From the July 18-24, 2012, issue