Community Calendar: Week of Oct. 10-16, 2012

Fall Attractions

Amenti Haunted House – Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb. Ages 12 and older. Open at 7 p.m., Oct. 19-21, 26-28, 30-31. $13. Info: 815-758-1215.

Curran’s Apple Orchard – 6385 Kilburn Ave. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily until first weekend in December. Info: 815-963-7848.

Edwards Apple Orchard – 7061 Centerville Road, Poplar Grove. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. from Labor Day to end of October, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in November, closing the weekend of Thanksgiving. Info: 815-765-2234.

Edwards Apple Orchard West – 8218 Cemetery Road, Winnebago. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. from Labor Day to end of October, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in November, closing the weekend of Thanksgiving. Info: 815-963-2261.

Fear Asylum Haunted House – Belvidere Park District (William Grady Pool), 916 W. Lincoln Ave., Belvidere. Ages 13 and older. 7-11 p.m., Fri. Sat. and Halloween; and 7-10 p.m., Sun. Thurs., Sept. 28, Oct. 5-7, 12-14, 18-21, 24-31. $10/$15. Info: 815-965-6772.

Fright Factory – 1405 Riverside St., Janesville, Wis. Ages 13 and older. 7-10:30 p.m., Fri. and Sat.; 7-9:30 p.mk., Thurs., Oct. 25 and Sun., Oct. 28; Oct. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 25-28. $13 or $18 Fright Pass (go to front of line). Info: 608-754-5879.

Hopper’s Haunted House – 11576 Route 2, Rockford. 7p.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat; and 7-10 p.m., Sun.-Thurs., Oct. 5-6, 12-13, 19-21, 24-31. $10. Info: 815-871-7334.

The Pumpkin Patch – 3178 Illinois Rt. 173, Caledonia. Open 7 days a week, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in Sept. and 9 am-.7 p.m.in Oct. Admission to grounds, petting zoo and barn is free Mon.-Fri.; $3 per person and free for children 2 and younger and adults 65 and older, Sat. and Sun. Additional fee for rides & attractions. Info: 815-765-2587.

Screamatorium Haunted House – Screamatorium Haunted House, Arte Verde Garden Center, 15630 Ill. Route 76, Poplar Grove. Ages 13 and older. 7-11 p.m., Fri., Sat. and Halloween; 7-10 p.m., Sun.-Thurs., Sept. 28, Oct. 5-7, 12-14, 18-21, 24-31. $10/$15. Info: 815-965-6772.

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.

Atwood Environmental Center – 2685 New Milford School Road, Rockford. Now open Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with feeding time for Birds of Prey at 1. Info: 815-874-7576.

Becca’s Closet – Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1829 N. Rockton Ave. Accepting donations of gently-used formal wear. Donations accepted Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon at Christ Lutheran Church, 425 Riverside Road, Belvidere; Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 343 Grand Ave., Loves Park; Harlem Roscoe Fire Station, 10544 Main St., Roscoe, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1829 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, Mon.-Thurs, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Machesney Park Village Hall, 300 Machesney Park Road, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; The Postal Shoppe, 1643 N. Alpine Road, Rockford, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. & Sat., l8 a.m.-4 p.m.; The Postal Shoppe, 2205 S. Perryville Road, Rockford, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. & Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 815-962-4279.

Beckman Mill Park – 11600 S. County Road H, off Highway 81. Tours 1-4 p.m. Corn grinding demonstrations, see the blacksmith shop, creamery & visitor center. Info: 608-751-1551.

Boy Scouts of America – Camping opportunities at Crystal Lake Scout Reservation. Info: 715-490-2241.

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. Info: 815-398-6000.

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.Classes offered: Puppy Dog Tails, Oct. 9-13; Skele-tons of Fun, Oct. 23-27; Set Sail on the Mayflower, Nov. 13-17; Jingle All the Way, Dec. 4-8. Cost: $12 public, $10 members. Info: 815-963-6769.

Elite Defense Systems Self-
Defense Center – 5695 Strathmoor Drive. Daily classes. Now offering special after-school program for students’ character building using martial arts. Info: 815-885-4758.

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. Now thru November: Italian Gallery presents “Wandering through Memory Lane” – historic glimpses of south Rockford. Info: 815-962-7402.

FitMe Wellness – Next to Hilander, Spring Creek & Mulford roads. Info: 815-904-6000.

Forest City Brewers – Monthly meetings first Wed. of each month, 7 p.m. at Thunder Bay Grille, 7652 Potawatomi Trail. “Tasters Guild” meetings at 7 p.m. third Wed. of each month at Der Rathseeller, 1132 Auburn St. Info/membership: www.forestcitybrewers.org or info@forestcitybrewers.org.

Freeport Park District – 1122 S. Burchard, Freeport. Info: 815-235-6114.

Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center – U.S. 20, east of Freeport. Hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Expo now exhibiting: “Bank On It,” featuring four local banking institutions.

Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois – Special Donation drive begins at 9 a.m., Oct. 15 at Swedish American Heart Hospital, 1401 E. State St. In cooperation with SwedishAmerican Health System, employees will collect clothing and other gently-used household items from Oct. 15-29, to help recycling effort.

Graham-Ginestra House Museum – 1115 S. Main St. Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Info: 815-968-6044.

Group Hope Depression Bipolar Meetings – St. Edward Church, 3004 11th St. 6:15-7:45 p.m. Every Friday. Info: 815-398-9628.

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.

Junior StreetHogs Arena – Booker Washington Community Center, 524 Kent St. Outreach street hockey program for youth. Info: 815-969-4072.

Ken-Rock Community Center – 3218 11th St. Various activities throughout the year. Now offering Zumba Fitness classes every Mon. and Fri., 9-10 a.m. $5 per class. 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. Info: 815-987-8858.

Northern Illinois Hospice & Grief Center – 4215 Newburg Road. Various support groups for children, teens and adults starting in October. Info: 815-398-0500.

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.

OSF St. Anthony Center for Health Classes – 5510 E. State St. “Anything Goes” on Saturdays has been changed to “Body Combat.” New: ZumbAtomic Children’s Zumba class added on Sundays. Tues./Thurs. morning Zumba classes now offered from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Other classes available. Info: 815-395-4591.

Pine Tree Pistol Club – Info about club & classes: 815-874-7399.

Poplar Grove Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum – 5151 Orth Road, Poplar Grove. Open weekdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 815-547-3115.

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

Rock River Valley Blood Center – 419 N. Sixth St. Mon.-Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sat., 7-11 a.m. Belvidere Donor Center – 1740 S. State St. Mon.-Tues., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Second Sat. of each month, 7-11 a.m. Freeport Donor Center – 461 E. South St. Mon.-Tues., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Second Sat. of each month, 7- 11 a.m. Perryville Donor Center – 3065 N. Perryville Road. Mon.-Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. Sat. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 815-965-8751 or 866-889-9037 or www.rrvbc.org.

ROCK Swim and Fitness – 3800 E. State St. Zumba classes, 9 a.m. Tuesdays. Age 14 and older. $5 drop-in fee for non-members. Info: 815-381-0765.

Rock Valley Ski Association – Thunder Bay Grille, 7652 Potawatomi Trail. Meets second Tues. of each month. Info: www.SkiRockford.org.

Rockford Public Library – 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. Tues.- Thurs., Noon.-6 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sat. 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. Open for tours every Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 815-624-8200 or 815-629-2210.

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.

Spectrum of Rockford – Harmony Center for Holistic Psychotherapy, 6625 N. Second St., Loves Park. Various LGBTQA groups. Fall LGBT support group meets Thursdays from 7:30-9 p.m. Info: 815-639-0312.

Stephenson County Museum – 1440 S. Carroll Ave., Freeport. Admission: $4 adults, $2 children up to age 12. Local History and Writers Series, Oct. 4, 10, 16, 22. 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: 815-639-0300.

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. “What Makes a Tinker?” Tours scheduled Oct. 1-31, 1 and 3 p.m. 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.

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. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 3-8 p.m., Fri., 3-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-8 p.m. 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.

Winnebago County Health Department – For flu clinic schedule and prices, go to www.wchd.org or call 815-720-4264.

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 Rockford Park District Youth Indoor Volleyball – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Sessions begin Oct. 28 for ages 5-8. Fee: $40/person ($50 non-resident). Ages 8-11, sessions begin Oct. 26. Ages 11-14, Oct. 26. Fee: $65/person ($75 non-resident). Sessions also offered in January and February for ages 8-11. Info: 815-987-8800.

Registration for Rockford Park District After School Ice Skating – Riverview Ice House, 324 N. Madison St., Rockford. Dates: Sept. 6-May 30, 2013. Fee: $3/person. Info: 815-969-4069.

Registration for Freeport Park District Programs – Learn to Waltz Ballroom Dance classes at Krape Park Community Building, Oct. 23-Nov. 6. Register by Oct. 16. Info: 815-235-6114, ext. 109.

Registration for Beloit International Film Festival Workshop for Teens – Beloit Public Library, Beloit, Wis. Date: Oct. 12, 1-4 p.m. For 6th-12th grade students. Free. Info: melissa@beloitfilmfest.org.

Registration for “Growing and Cooking with Herbs” – University of Illinois Extension, Ogle County, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. Date: Oct. 12, 2-3 p.m. Fee: $5. Register by Oct. 11. Info: 815-732-2191.

Registration for Paranormal Tour of the Rockford Register Star Tower – 99 E. State St. Date: Oct. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. With Mark Dorsett, spirit communicator. Cost: $15 advance, $20 at event. Info: 815-871-4239 or www.hauntedrockford.com.

Registration for Ornamental Grasses – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Date: Oct. 13, 9-11 a.m. Learn which grasses suit our climate. Cost: $15 public, $12 Klehm members. Info: 815-965-8146.

Registration for Growing Native Plants From Seed – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Date: Oct. 13, 9-11 a.m. Learn how to start native plants indoors from seed. Cost: $15 public, $12 Klehm members. Info: 815-965-8146.

Registration for Animal Day for Families – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pre-register. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for Day of the Dead Ofrenda Workshop & Lecture – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St. Date: Oct. 13, 1-3 p.m. Lecture in the Barn. Cost: $5/person, $2 members. Info: 815-964-2424.

Registration for Hands-on Small Wind Workshop – Illinois Renewable Energy Association,1230 E. Honey Creek Road, Oregon, Ill. Date: Oct. 13. Participants will take down, disassemble and reassemble a 1-Kw Bergey wind generator. Lunch provided. Cost: $20 IREA members, $40 non-members. Pre-register. Info: 815-732-7332 or sonia@essex1.com.

Registration for Colman Camp out – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Oct. 13, 6 p.m. Meet at Jarrett Center. All ages. Tents and snacks provided, or bring your own. Cost: $25/tent if using ours or $15/tent if using yours. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200

Registration for Yoga and Tai Chi at Nicholas Conservatory – Rockford Park District programs for ages 16 and older in four- or five-week sessions. Yoga: Oct. 4-25 and Nov. 1-29: $32 ($40 non-resident). Tai Chi: Oct. 3-24 and Nov. 7-28; $32 ($40 non-resident). Register at least one week in advance for each session: www.rockfordparkdistrict.org (click Register Now), by mail, fax, or at Customer Service locations. Info: 815-987-8800.

Registration for Third Annual Stone Bridge Trail Marathon & 5K Races – Date: Saturday, Oct. 13, 7 a.m. Limited to 200 runners. Registration for marathon, $90. Registration for each 5K run is $30. Info/Register: 815-623-5858 or www.ymcastonebridgemarathon.org.

Registration for Shelter Care Ministries Soup-r-Fest Challenge – Shelter Care Ministries, Park Avenue and Court Street. Date: Oct. 13, 2-5 p.m. Who has the best soup recipe? Live music from Park District Showmobile, children’s activities, vendors. Admission: $5, children younger than 6, free. Space still available for marketplace vendors. Info: 815-964-5520.

Registration for DNR Hunter Education Class – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Dates: Oct. 15, 17, 19, 6-9 p.m. Register at 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for “Networking Through LinkedIn” – Judson University, 1055 Featherstone Road, Rockford. Dates: Oct. 15-16, 6-8 p.m. Open to the public. Attendees from the community may register at ptimmons@judsonu.edu; Judson alumni and students, e-mail Jill Smith at jsmith@judsonu.edu.

Reservations for Wine Tasting & Dinner at Lake Lawn Frontier Restaurant – Delavan, Wis. Date: Oct. 18, 6 p.m. Cost: $65/person; select wines available for purchase. Reserve at 262-728-7950.

Registration for “Master the SAT Class” by College Prep Genius – Talcott Library, 101 E. Main St., Rockton. Dates: Oct. 19 (4-9:30) and 20 (9-2:30). Tuition: $179, includes DVD review. Space limited; reserve early. Info: 815-624-0970.

Vendors Needed for Holiday Craft & Gift Fair – Oregon United Methodist Church, Oregon, Ill. Date: Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $20 per table space; 6-foot and 8-foot tables available on limited basis for additional donation. Info: 815-732-2994.

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 Wednesday evening from 7-8 p.m Cardio conditioning, free samples of Shakeology, Results and Recovery, Energy and Endurance offered. Info: 815-200-1116.

Registration for Contests at Boone County Harvest Fest – Belvidere Park. Date: Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Contest entry forms for Scarecrow, Costume, Cupcake Decorating, Pie Eating contests. Cash awards and prizes. Info: 815-547-4252 or www.boonecountyharvestfest.com.

Registration for Farm Dreams: Assessing Risks & Resources to Start a Small Farm or Market Garden – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: Oct. 14, 1-5 p.m. Pre-register. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for Know Your Trees at Pecatonica River Forest Preserve – Winnebago County. Date: Oct. 14, 2-3:30 p.m. Enter from Brick School Road entrance; meet at shelter house. With Dave Kostka. Pre-register. Info: 815-877-6100.

Registration for Assessing Risks & Resources to Start a Small Farm or Market Garden – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: Oct. 14, 1-5 p.m. Pre-register. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for Paranormal Evening at the Historic Briggs Mansion – 1244 E. State St. Date: Oct. 14, 7-8:30 p.m. Tour the building, and Mark Dorsett will share psychic impressions. Cost: $15 advance, $20 at the event. Info: 815-871-4239 or www.hauntedrockford.com.

Registration for “Manure Management Workshop” – Lockwood Park Trailside Equestrian Centre, 5201 Safford Road. Date: Oct. 15, 1-4 p.m. Hosted by U of I Extension. Cost: $10; option to purchase the On-Farm Composting Handbook for an extra $25. Registration is required. Info: 815-986-4357.

Reservations for East Troy Electric Railroad’s “Dinner Train” – Depot at East Troy, Wis. Date: Oct. 20. Departs at 5:30 p.m., returns two hours later. Cost: $72/person (sales tax included) Dinner includes cash bar serving wine and craft beers if desired. Reservations required. Info: 262-642-3263.

Registration for Prana Flow Yoga – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Dates: Oct. 17, 24. 4-15-5:15 p.m. Pre-register. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Notice of Workshop: Parent Power – Auburn High School, 5110 Auburn St. Date: Oct. 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m. How parents can help children be successful in post-secondary education and careers. Next session, Oct. 18 at Jefferson High School. Parents can attend either session.

Registration for “Learn to Skate” and “Jr. IceHogs Learn to Play Hockey” – Rockford Park District. Dates: Oct. 16 and 20, skating; Oct. 18, 19, 20, hockey. Info: 815-987-8800 or www.rockfordparkdistrict.org (click Register Now).

Reservations for “Sculptures, Stones, and Stories” – Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. Date: Oct. 17, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Speaker Leah Nelson. In cooperation with Rock Valley College’s Center for Learning in Retirement. Program will explore various sites in Winnebago County established to honor veterans. Cost: $10. Reserve at 815-921-3931.

Registration for “Putting the Garden to Bed” – U of I Extension Ogle County, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. Date: Oct. 17, 5-6 p.m. Cost: $5. Pre-registration required by Oct. 15. Info: 815-732-2191.

Registration for Workshop, “Are You An Entrepreneur?” – EIGERlab, 605 Fulton Ave. Date: Oct. 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by SCORE, first in a series of five workshops. Info: 815-962-0122.

Registration for 76th Annual NAACP State Convention – Theme: “Your Power, Your Decision, Your Vote…” Dates: Oct. 19-21. Oct. 19: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 200 S. Bell School Road. Convention, commencement & mass meeting. Oct. 20: Holiday Inn, 7550 E. State St. Workshop & panel discussion ; keynote speakers at Rockford College and luncheon. State convention dinner at Radisson, 6 p.m. Info: 779-772-8092.

Registration for Crusader Community Health’s “4 Decades of Ahhs, Heart, Brains, Courage” – Giovanni’s Restaurant, 610 N. Bell School Road. Date: Oct. 19, 5:45-10 p.m. Cost: $100/person or $1,000 for table of 10. Purchase online at www.crusaderhealth.org. Includes music, autumn-themed dinner, announcement of “Spirit of Caring” Award winners, silent auction.

Reservations for “Outreach for the Arts: Escape into Art” – Hoffman House Restaurant, 7550 E. State St. Date: Oct. 19, 6 p.m. Live music, buffet, raffle of five major regional artists’ work, silent auction. Tickets: $60; proceeds to benefit Womanspace youth art scholarships and art enrichment programs for seniors. Event and raffle art tickets may be purchased in advance at www.womanspace-rockford.org or in person at Womanspace. Info: 815-877-0118.

Buy Tickets for Shantala Sacred Chant Public Performance – Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 920 Third Ave. Date: Oct. 19, 7 p.m. Tickets: $15-$25. Info: 815-963-4815 or emmanuelchurch7A@aol.com.

Registration for Total Woman Conference and Expo – Cliffbreakers Restaurant, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. Dates: Oct. 19-20; includes workshops, dinner, Literary Cafe and vendor expo. Special guest, Donna Brazile. Sponsored by The Taus. Cost: $75. Proceeds go toward scholarships and support of community activities. Info: 815-757-2044.

Registration for Roc-Con Gaming Convention – Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Dates: Oct. 19-21. Tournaments for various adventure games. Admission at the door is $25 for weekend. Rates for day passes vary. Registration opens at 1 p.m.; dealers’ area opens at 6 p.m., Oct. 19. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Military discounts are available with a current DOD or VA identification card. Info: 815-871-6980 or www.rock-con.com.

Registration for Goblin Gobble at Nicholas Conservatory – 1354 N. Second St. Date: Oct. 20, 8-9:30 a.m. Family-friendly pumpkin-themed breakfast. Seasonal craft project. Cost: $8 ($10 non-resident). Register by Oct. 13, either online at www.rockfordparkdistrict.org or by mail, fax (using credit card) or at Customer Service locations in downtown Rockford, or Carlson Ice Arena, Riverside and Perryville, Loves Park. Or call 815-987-8858.

Registration for 5K Severson Dells Scamper Trail Run – Severson Dells Forest Preserve, 8786 Montague Road. Date: Oct. 20. Race begins at 9 a.m. Info, online registration and printable race forms at: www.seversondells.com or call 815-335-2915.

Registration for Open Casting for MasterChef – Le Cordon Bleu, 361 W. Chestnut St., Chicago. Date: Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Looking for talented amateur cooks. You must bring one prepared dish to serve to the judges. Register/Info: MasterChefCasting.com.

Registration for Memories of Atwood Program – Atwood Environmental c enter, 2685 New Milford School Road. Date: Oct. 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Program begins at 12:30 p.m. Share past experiences and ideas about future programming. Info: 815-874-7576.

Registration for Hoop House for Winter Hardy Vegetables – Illinois Renewable Energy Association, 1230 E. Honey Creek Road, Oregon. Date: Oct. 20. Learn how to grow and preserve produce. Lunch provided. Cost: $10, IREA members, $30 non-members. Pre-register. Info: 815-732-7332 or sonia@essex1.com.

Registration for Cornbread from the Ground Up: A Family Workshop – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: Oct. 20, 1-4 p.m. Pre-register. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for Light the Night Walk – Peak Sports Club, 4401 Peak Drive, Loves Park. Date: Oct. 20. For Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Honoring Kate Foster, local survivor. Pre-walk festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. Kate and other Honored Heroes will be recognized during a brief pre-walk program at 5:45 p.m. Info: 800-955-4572 or www.LLS.org.

Registration for “Eye See You” – Discovery Center Museum’s Fall Fami ly Class, 711 N. Main St. Date: Oct. 21, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Dissect a cow’s eye. Ages 5 and up. Cost: $10 members, $14 public. Each additional child, $3 members, $5 public. Info: 815-963-6769.

Registration for 27th Annual Rockford Area CROP Hunger Walk – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Date: Oct. 21, register at 1 p.m., step off at 2 p.m. Info: 815-540-3703 or davidj6226@aol.com.

Registration for Live Culture in the Kitchen – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: Oct. 21, 2-4:30 p.m. Pre-register. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for Meet the Author: Stephen Osborne – Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Date: Oct. 21, 7-9 p.m. Tours of the Coronado, and author will sign his new book, Ghosts of Northern Illinois and share ghost stories. Cost: $15 advance, $20 at the event. Info: www.hauntedrockford.com or 815-871-4239.

Registration for “Export Compliance Training” – EIGERlab, 605 Fulton Ave., Rockford. Date: Oct. 23, 8 a.m.-noon. Presented by BDG International Inc. with Illinois SBDC International Trade Center and RAEDC. First of two sessions. Next session, Import Compliance Training, Nov. 7. Cost: $85 per company per seminar. Register at 815-969-4267.

Registration for Northern Illinois University Fall 2012 Career Fairs – Internship Fair, Oct. 23: http://www.experience.com/emp/cf_details?fhnd=5781. All-Majors Job Fair, Oct. 24: http://www.experience.com/emp/cf_details?fhnd=5782.

Registration for “Pumpkins: More Than Just Jack-O-Lanterns” – University of Illinois Extension, Ogle County, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. Date: Oct. 23, 2-3 p.m. Cost: $5. Info: 815-732-2191.

Registration forAmazing Magnetism – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. Date: Oct. 24, 9:30-11 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. For homeschooled children age 7 and older. Cost: $13 public, $11 members. Pre-registration required. Info: 815-963-6769. Payment must accompany registration. Registration closes 5 p.m. Friday of the week before class.

Registration for “Do You Want a Tax-Free Retirement?” – Rock Valley College, Community Education, 3301 N. Mulford Road. Date: Oct. 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $30. Info: 815-921-3900.

Registration for Paranormal Evening at Lucerne’s Restaurant – 845 N. Church St. Date: Oct. 26, 8:30-10 p.m. Hear about the history of the building and get spirit communicator Mark Dorsett’s psychic impressions. Cost: $20 advance or $25 at the event. Info: 815-871-4239 or www.hauntedrockford.com.

Reservations for Japanese Flower Arranging & Tea Ceremony Demonstrations – Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road. Dates: Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Oct. 28, 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Space limited to 50 guests each. Cost: $10 memjbers, $15 non-members. Info: 815-316-3306.

Registration for “Get on Board,” a Business Exchange for the Construction Industry – Rock Valley College, Woodward Technology Center, 3301 N. Mulford Road. Date: Oct. 30, 8 a.m.-noon. Registration free, but space limited. Register at: www.rockvalleycollege.edu/ptac by Oct. 29. Info: 815-961-2227.

Registration for “Utilizing Dried Flowers From Your Garden” – University of Illinois Extension Ogle County, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. Date: Oct. 30, 6-7 p.m. Cost: $20. Register at 815-732-2191 or http://web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo/.

Registration for “Building Your Global Growth Strategy: Permanent Tax Savings Locally & Overseas” – NIU Rockford campus, 8500 E. State St. Date: Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For executive leadership looking to advance their global trade strategy. Complimentary lunch included. Register at 815-969-4267or online at tenglish@rockfordil.com.

Registration for Reiki Energy Healing Classes – Rockford Career College, 1130 S. Alpine Road. Dates: Nov. 1 and 8, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Massage tables available. Reiki 1 certificates are awarded and honored worldwide, and 6 CEs for Massage Therapists are avaiilable. Cost: $75. Open to the public. Register at 815-965-8616 by Oct. 29.

Registration for “The Journey to Adulthood: What Parents Need to Know” – First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon, Ill. Date: Nov. 8, 6-9 p.m. Training for parents of students receiving special education services. Hosted by Family Matters PTIC. Meal and Certificate of Attendance provided, 3 CPDUs available for educators. Free, but register by Nov. 1 at (866) 436-7842, ext. 107 or www.fmptic.org/events/trainings. If accommodations are needed, call two weeks prior to training date.

Reservations for Puttin’ on the Glitz Fashion Show – Giovanni’s Restaurant, 610 N. Bell School Road. Date: Nov. 9. Social hour precedes luncheon at 11:30 a.m. The Betty Henry Award will be presented to an individual or organization during the luncheon. Benefit for SwedishAmerican Regional Cancer Center. Tickets: $35, tables of 10 for $350. RSVP by Nov. 7. Info: 815-966-2066.

Reservations for “Let’s Get Frosty!” – Cliffbreakers Riverside Resort, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. Dates: Fri., Nov. 9, 5-10 p.m., Sat., Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lisa Frost’s annual event with 40+ exhibitors and artists offering holiday gifts. Purchase a Frosty Fast Pass, which allows people to shop one hour early on Friday, from 4-5 p.m. Early shoppers get a hand-painted tote packed with “Frosty’s Favorite Things.” Cost: $25. Tickets on sale Oct. 13 online only at www.frostandfriends.com. Cost of admission: $5; tickets available at select locations; see website.

Local Authors Needed for Charity Market V – St. Rita’s Church, 6254 Valley Knoll Drive, Rockford. Date: Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-3p.m. Authors will join quality artists and crafters. Sign up now! Info: 815-397-5509.

Registration for “Gingerbread House” – Discovery Center Museum’s Fall Fami ly Class, 711 N. Main St. Date: Nov. 25, 1-2:30 p.m. House, tools, trimmings are supplied. Ages 4 and up. Cost: $16 members, $20 public. Each additional child, $4 members, $6 public. Info: 815-963

Registration for RVC Dental Hygiene Clinic for Children – Rock Valley College, Stenstrom Center, 4151 Samuelson Road. Dental exams for children ages 5-12. Cost: $38-$53. Info: 815-921-3235.

Registration for Fall Tot Spot Classes – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. Various classes available, $12 for public and $10 for Discovery Center members. Info: 815-963-6769 to register.

Event Rescheduled: Pig & Pie in the Park, hosted by Sojourn House, has been rescheduled to Oct. 27 in Read Park, Freeport, from noon to 7 p.m. Barbecue cookoff, apple baking competition, bags tournament, bounce house, live music, face and pumpkin painting. Admission $5 adults; children age 8 and younger are free. Info: 815-238-5141.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Curves clubs will offer a $0 joining fee for new members who show proof of a mammogram performed within the last year, or who donate $25 to the American Cancer Society. Participating clubs are: Curves of Roscoe, 5348 Williams Drive, 815-623-1300, and Curves of Rockford, 2430 S. Alpine Road, 815-484-0858.

Wednesday, Oct. 10

Forest Preserve Walk at Pecatonica River Forest Preserve – 9-10:30 a.m. Meet at shelter house. Led by Severson Dells Nature Center staff.

Seedy Science Class – Discovery Center, 711 N. Main St. For home-schooled children age 7 and up. Offered at 9:30-11 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Cost: $13 for public, $11 members. Payment must accompany registration; register by 5 p.m., Friday of the week before class. Info: 815-963-6769.

Christian College Fair – Rockford Christian Schools, 1401 N. Bell School Road. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For more info or to register in advance, go to www.myblueprintstory.com.

EarthMatters – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Noon-1:15 p.m. with Stanley Campbell and Winniy Chin of JustGoods Fair Trade Store. Info about the green movement. Free-will offering; suggested donation $5. Bring a sack lunch. Info: 815-877-0118.

2013 Medicare and You – Ken-Rock Community Center, 3218 121th St. 1 p.m. Seminars are educational only. Free. Info: 815-398-8864.

Planning for Retirement and Beyond – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

What Makes a Tinker? – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St. Info: 815-964-2424.

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

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

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

Meditation – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Regular fee: $13/class, members, $12/class. Women and men, ages 14-adult. Bring a yoga mat or rug & blanket. Info: 815-8877-0118.

Microsoft Word 2010 (three-week class) – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: Proficient familiarity with computers and Internet. Must have an e-mail address. Info: 815-965-7606.

Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Annual Dinner – Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Road. Social hour 5 p.m. dinner and program at 6. Tickets: $40 each; $15 from each ticket benefits the Eunice Wishop Stromberg Spelling Bee Endowment. Info: 815-962-2110, ext. 12.

Beloit Regional Hospice hosts Business After Hours – Beloit Regional Hospice, 655 Third St., Suite 200, Beloit, Wis. 5-7 p.m. Information about many services will be available. Cost: $5 for members of Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce and $10 for non-members. Light refreshments; door prizes.

Sunset Storytime – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Children’s Area, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Ages 3-7. Info: 815-965-7606.

LOL (Library Out Loud) Club – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room,1238 S. Winnebago St. 5-6 p.m. Ages 6-12. Texting with reading, learning, discovering and crafts. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Candidate Debates: Winnebago County State’s Attorney – Rockford College, Fisher Memorial Chapel, 5050 E. State St. 7-8 p.m. Joe Bruscato (Incumbent-D) and Glen Weber (R). Free and open to the public.

YA Anime/Manga Club – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 13-19. Plan anime/manga theme programs, watch films, discuss books and artwork. Info: 815-965-7606.

Sustainable Gardening Practices – University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County, 1040 N. Second St. 6-8 p.m. Staff will conduct garden tours and answer horticulture questions. Info: 815-986-4357.

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

Local History and Writers Series: May Lynn MacDonald Luy – Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St. 7 p.m. Author will discuss her novel, Miracle Child, as well as her experiences with the publishing industry. Free. Info: 815-233-3000.

Comedy Night: Marcos Lupara, Thomas Bottoms & Dave J. – The Back Bar, 1901 Beloit Ave. (Hwy. G), Janesville, Wis. 7 p.m. No cover. Info: 608-741-0001.

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

Thursday, Oct. 11

Yoga for Women – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25. 9:30-10:45 a.m. Regular fee: $48 or $13/class. Members’ fee: $40 or $12/class. Basic Hatha Yoga. Dress comfortably and bring a sticky mat. Info: 815-877-0118.

RockStat Meeting – RMAP Offices, 313 N. Main St. 9 a.m.

Paraprofessional Testing – Rockford Public Schools Administration Building, 501 Seventh St. First test begins at 9 a.m. Info: 815-966-3052.

Katie’s Choice Book Club: The Borrower: A Novel – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 10 a.m. Info: 815-962-4279 or RAMLmail@aol.com.

I Love My Farm! – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. Noon-12:45 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Yoga for Women – Womanspace, Library, 3333 Maria Linden Driv e. Sept. 27, 9:30-10:45 a.m. With Una Ryan. Fee: $13/class, members, $12/class. Info: 815-877-0118.

Website Workshop – Heritage Center, 106 S. Broad St., Lanark. 10 a.m.-noon. Sponsored by Blackhawk Hills Regional Council. Open to public; free. Register at 815-625-3854 or melanie.flesch@blackhawkhills.com.

DINOstories – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. Noon-1 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Webelos pin: Naturalist – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 6-8 p.m. Cost: $7/Webelo. Meet at Jarrett Center. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 217.

Free Headache Seminar – Hulsebus Rockford Chiropractic Clinic, 1877 Daimler Road. 6:30 p.m. Taught by Dr. Brant Hulsebus. Seating is limited; reservations encouraged. Info: 815-398-3434.

QuickBooks 2010 Workshop – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and up. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

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

Senior Computer Learning (a six-week class) – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. Sept. 13-Oct. 18, 1-3 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Beginning computer class for the tru beginner. Info: 815-965-7606.

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 or make crafty surprises. Info: 815-965-7606.

What Makes a Tinker? – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St. Info: 815-964-2424.

Sunset Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 5-5:45 p.m. All ages. 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 under 2. Info: 815-965-7606.

Paranormal Tour – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St. 7-10 p.m. Advance tickets, $20/person, $15 members, $25 at the door. Info: 815-964-2424.

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

Sunset Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 5-5:45 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

Vice Presidential Debate on TV – 8-9:30 p.m. From Danville, Ky.

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.

Friday, Oct. 12

34th Annual Turkey Testicle Festival – Second and Union streets, Byron. Oct. 12 and 13. Bands, beers, bikes, food. Frying of testicles begins early afternoon. Karaoke, 5-9 p.m. As One performs, 9 p.m.-midnight. Proceeds go to several charities.

Rockford Public Library Book Sale – 215 N. Wyman St. Auditorium. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

“Growing and Cooking with Herbs” – University of Illinois Extension, Ogle County, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. 2-3 p.m. Fee: $5. Register by Oct. 11. Info: 815-732-2191.

Beloit International Film Festival Workshop for Teens – Beloit Public Library, Beloit, Wis. 1-4 p.m. For 6th-12th grade students. Free. Info: melissa@beloitfilmfest.org.

Home School Class: Field notes – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Noon-12:30 p.m. For ages 6-14. Cost: $5. Meet at Jarrett Center. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Zumba Fitness Program – Ken-Rock Community Center, 3218 11th St. 9-10 a.m. Every Mon. and Fri. morning. $5 per session. No pre-registration. Pay as you go. First class FREE. Info: 815-398-8864.

Drop-In Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 10:30-11 a.m. Info: 815-965-7606.

Rockford City Market – Water Street in downtown Rockford. 3-7 p.m. through Oct. 12. Free. Features more than 50 vendors including local growers and vendors who sell natural products, vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, cheeses, flowers, herbs, baked goods, wine and healthy snacks, as well as artisans and beer garden with live music. This week: Live music by Jodi Beach and costume parade and booth decorating. Final market of the season.

Meditation – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 5:30-6:30 p.m. With Dr. Shanti Hulsebus. Regular fee: $13/class, members $12/class. Women and men, ages 14 to adult. Bring a yoga mag or rug and blanket. Info: 815-877-0118.

Jefferson Haunted House – Jefferson High School, 4145 Samuelson Road. 6-11 p.m. Family-friendly hour from 6-7 p.m. Admission $5. Proceeds to benefit the student groups.

Paranormal Tour of the Rockford Register Star Tower – 99 E. State St. 7-8:30 p.m. With Mark Dorsett, spirit communicator. Cost: $15 advance, $20 at event. Info: 815-871-4239 or www.hauntedrockford.com.

Group Hope Depression Bipolar Meetings – St. Edward Church, 3004 11th St. 6:15-7:45 p.m. Every Friday. Info: 815-398-9628.

Psychic Readings with Denise Guzzardo – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 7 p.m. Info: 815-633-2552.

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.

Benefit for Family of Judy Mulcahey and Ken Goettsch – North Suburban Women’s Club, 6320 N. Second St., Loves Park. 5-8 p.m. Chili and cornbread supper, silent auction, 30-minute raffles, bake sale. Family who lost two members to cancer. Cost: $10 adults, $5 children 5-12, children younger than 5, free. Proceeds will go to son Kyle’s education fund and final financial consideration for Judy.

Wine Tasting Benefit for La Voz Latina – Artale Wine Co., 6876 Spring Creek Road. , 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sample Latin-inspired food, wine and beer. $15 at the door. Info: 815-965-5784.

What Makes a Tinker? – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St. Info: 815-954-2424.

Mystery Dinner – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. 6:30 p.m. Cost $45. Reservations required. Info: 815-397-9112.

Screamatorium – Arte Verde Garden Center, 15630 IL Route 76, Poplar Grove. 7-11 p.m. Parental guidance recommended for ages 13 and younger. Info: 815-965-6772.

Fear Asylum – Belvidere Park District (William Grady Pool), 916 W. Lincoln Ave., Belvidere. 7-11 p.m. Parental guidance recommended for ages 13 and younger. Info: 815-965-6772.

Comedy Night – Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road. 9 p.m. Info: 815-229-0800.

Saturday, Oct. 13

Third Annual Stone Bridge Trail Marathon & 5K Races – 7 a.m. Limited to 200 runners. Registration for marathon, $90. Registration for each 5K run is $30. Info/Register: 815-623-5858 or www.ymcastonebridgemarathon.org.

Journey to Leopold’s Shack – Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road. 7:30 a.m. Join the staff for a trip to Baraboo, Wis., touring the Aldo Leopold shack and farm and overview of the Leopold Center “green” building. Wear outdoor clothes and comfortable shoes. Info: 815-335-2915.

12th Annual Rock and Bowl Car Show on the Miracle Mile – Parking lot of Don Carter Lanes, 4007 E. State St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. More than 100 hot rod and classic cars on display. Food and beverage by Shooters Bar & Grill, outdoor bowling; classic car participants are eligible for door prizes and cash giveaways every half-hour. Premier sponsor: Cricket Communications.

Rockford Public Library Book Sale – 215 N. Wyman St. Auditorium. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

34th Annual Turkey Testicle Festival – Second and Union streets, Byron. Oct. 12 and 13. Bands, beers, bikes, food, karaoke. Lizzy Neal Band performs at 1 p.m., Stone Free at 4:30 p.m. and Rollin’ Whiskey at 8 p.m. Proceeds go to several charities.

Ornamental Grasses – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. 9-11 a.m. Learn which grasses suit our climate. Cost: $15 public, $12 Klehm members. Info: 815-965-8146.

Growing Native Plants From Seed – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. 9-11 a.m. Learn how to start native plants indoors from seed. Cost: $15 public, $12 Klehm members. Info: 815-965-8146.

Digital Photography at Anderson Gardens – Womanspace program at Anderson Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road. 10 a.m.-noon. Girls & boys ages 9-13. Bring your digital camera or cell phone. Regular fee: $45, members fee $35. Info: 815-877-0118.

Boone County Harvest Fest – Belvidere Park. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Contest entry forms for Scarecrow, Costume, Cupcake Decorating, Pie Eating contests. Cash awards and prizes. Info: 815-547-4252 or www.boonecountyharvestfest.com.

Hands-on Small Wind Workshop – Illinois Renewable Energy Association,1230 E. Honey Creek Road, Oregon, Ill. All day. Participants will take down, disassemble and reassemble a 1-Kw Bergey wind generator. Lunch provided. Cost: $20 IREA members, $40 non-members. Pre-register. Info: 815-732-7332 or sonia@essex1.com.

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

Day of the Dead Public Ofrenda workshop: The construction of a public Ofrenda in the Barn – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St. 1-3 p.m. Lecture. Cost: $5/public, $2 members. Info: 815-964-2424.

What Makes a Tinker? – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St. Info: 815-964-2424.

Elegant Earrings Event – Michaels, 6301 E. State St. and 1017 W. Lane Road, Machesney Park. 10 a.m.-noon. Make-It-Take-It while supplies last. Info: 815-227-1296, 815-639-1354.

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

Mental Health Awareness Festival at Soup-r-Fest – Alden Debe’s and Park Strathmoor’s Behavioral Health Advocacy Committee at Park Avenue and Court Street. 2-5 p.m.

Shelter Care Ministries Soup-r-Fest Challenge – Shelter Care Ministries, Park Avenue and Court Street. 2-5 p.m. Who has the best soup recipe? Live music from Park District Showmobile includes Pat Betts Duo, and Shooter, also children’s activities. MarketPlace offers a variety of products and services from many vendors. Admission: $5, children younger than 6, free. Info: 815-964-5520.

Lecture: Healing on the Spiritual Path – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. 3:30 p.m. Presented by Z. Stevanovic, M.D., member of the Medical Scientif Group (MWF) of the Bruno Groening Circle of Friends. Everyone seeking help and healing, all medical professionals and anyone interested are invited. Free; donations appreciated.

East Troy Electric Railroad’s “Dinner Train” – Depot at East Troy, Wis. Dates: Oct. 13, 20. Departs at 5:30 p.m., returns two hours later. Cost: $72/person (sales tax included) Dinner includes cash bar serving wine and craft beers if desired. Reservations required. Info: 262-642-3263.

Haunted Rockford Bus Tour – Meet at Main Library, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-9 p.m. every Saturday in October. Ages 18 and older. Load a bus to visit some local legendary sites. Cost: $15 per person, must be paid in advance either on the website: www.hauntedrockford.com or by contacting Kathi at 815-871-4239. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Atwood at Night – Atwood Environmental Center, 2685 New Milford School Road. 7-9 p.m. Night hike and s’mores around the campfire. Free. Info: 815-987-8800.

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

Discovery Center’s Second Annual Family Ball Fund-raiser – Discovery Center, 711 N. Main St. 6-10 p.m. Theme: “Tropical Paradise.” Guests: Aloha Hula Girls. Scavenger hunt, shark dissection, create your own volcano, silent auction, games. Cost: $30/person; all ages. Reserve at: 815-972-2839 or http://www.discovercentermuseum.org.

Colman Camp out – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 6 p.m. Meet at Jarrett Center. All ages. Tents and snacks provided, or bring your own. Cost: $25/tent if using ours or $15 if your own. Register by Oct. 11. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Hip Hop Congress Presents – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-5 p.m. Ages 3 and up. Info: 815-965-7606.

Handmade Pasta – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. 2-5 p.m. Pre-register. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Jefferson Haunted House – Jefferson High School, 4145 Samuelson Road. 6-11 p.m. Family-friendly hour from 6-7 p.m. Admission $5. Proceeds benefit the student groups.

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.

Screamatorium – Arte Verde Garden Center, 15630 IL Route 76, Poplar Grove. 7-11 p.m. Parental guidance recommended for ages 13 and younger. Info: 815-965-6772.

Fear Asylum – Belvidere Park District (William Grady Pool), 916 W. Lilncoln Ave., Belvidere. 7-11 p.m. Parental guidance recommended for ages 13 and younger. Info: 815-965-6772.

Sunday, Oct. 14

27th Annual Head of the Rock Regatta – Begins at Martin Park, finish line at YMCA Log Lodge, Rockford. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 2.75-mile course. Info: 815-489-1210.

Car Show – The Back Bar, 1901Beloit Ave. (Hwg. G), Janesville, Wis. Car show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free to attend; $7 bike; $10 vehicle day of show. Awards at 3 p.m. Info: 608-741-0001.

Know Your Trees at Pecatonica River Forest Preserve – Winnebago County. 2-3:30 p.m. Enter from Brick School Road entrance; meet at shelter house. With Dave Kostka. Pre-register. Info: 815-877-6100.

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

What Makes a Tinker? – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St. Info: 815-964-2424.

Paranormal Evening at the Historic Briggs Mansion – 1244 E. State St. 7-8:30 p.m. Tour the building, and Mark Dorsett will share psychic impressions. Cost: $15 advance, $20 at the event. Info: 815-871-4239 or www.hauntedrockford.com.

Screamatorium – Arte Verde Garden Center, 15630 IL Route 76, Poplar Grove. 7-10 p.m. Parental guidance recommended for ages 13 and younger. Info: 815-965-6772.

Fear Asylum – Belvidere Park District (William Grady Pool), 916 W. Lilncoln Ave., Belvidere. 7-10 p.m. Parental guidance recommended for ages 13 and younger.

Monday, Oct. 15

Seniors Use Your Email (3-week class) – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 1-3 p.m. Ages 55 and older. For people familiar with the use of a mouse and have an email account. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

“Manure Management Workshop” – Lockwood Park Trailside Equestrian Centre, 5201 Safford Road. 1-4 p.m. Hosted by U of I Extension. Cost: $10; option to purchase the On-Farm Composting Handbook for an extra $25. Registration is required. Info: 815-986-4357.

Senior Photo Preservation (2-week class) – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 2-5 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Bring your laptop, an external hard drive and your cords. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Microsoft Word 2010 (four-week class) – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer room, 215 N. Wyman St. 3-5 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Prerequisite: Proficient familiarity with computers and Internet. Info: 815-965-7606.

LOL (Library Out Loud) Club – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 W. Jefferson St. 4-5 p.m. Ages 6-12. Texting with reading, learning, discovering and crafts. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

“Networking Through LinkedIn” – Judson University, 1055 Featherstone Road, Rockford. Oct. 15-16, 6-8 p.m. Open to the public. Attendees from the community may register at ptimmons@judsonu.edu; Judson alumni and students, e-mail Jill Smith at jsmith@judsonu.edu.

Hire Me (four-week class) – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 6-8 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Prerequisites: Proficient familiarity with the mouse and Internet and an e-mail address. Info: 815-965-7606.

Free Pool – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

Tuesday, Oct. 16

Community Bus Tour: Driving Rockford Forward – Rockford Public School District 205 invites you to visit our schools. 9 a.m.-noon. Reserve at lundina@rps205.com or 815-966-5299.

“Networking Through LinkedIn” – Judson University, 1055 Featherstone Road, Rockford. Oct. 15-16, 6-8 p.m. Open to the public. Attendees from the community may register at ptimmons@judsonu.edu; Judson alumni and students, e-mail Jill Smith at jsmith@judsonu.edu.

Senior Computer Learning (six sessions) – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, second-floor computer, 215 N. Wyman St. 3-5 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Learn basic computer terminology, parts, how to use a mouse. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

How Will We Pay for College? – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 16 and older. Info about college costs, scholarships, financial aid applications, loans, etc. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

What Makes a Tinker? – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St. Info: 815-964-2424.

Reflexology & Kids – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 7-8:30 p.m. Women and men, age 18 and up. Regular fee, $20, members fee, $15. Info: 815-877-0118.

Learn to Skate Lessons – Rockford Park District. Register online at www.rockfordparkdistrict.org (click Register Now), by mail, fax, or at CusLithographs Customer Service locations in downtown Rockford or Carlson Ice Arena, Riverside and Perryville, Loves Park. Info: 815-987-8800.

Comedy Night: Claude Stuart w/Jen Shenberger – The District Bar & Grill, 205 W. State St. 8 p.m. Info: 815-977-4524.

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

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From the Oct. 10-16, 2012, issue

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