Community Calendar: Week of Nov. 7-13, 2012

Fall Attractions

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.

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.

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: Skele-tons of Fun, Oct. 23-27; Set Sail on the Mayflower, Nov. 13-17; Jingle All the Way, Dec. 4-8. New: Carbon Playground. 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. 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.

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 – 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.

NIU Anthropology Museum – NIU, DeKalb. Exhibiting now: “Rarely Seen Southeast Asia” and “Water For… Life” and “Saving Endangered Species.”

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. Mon. & Wed. Adult Zumba, 8-9 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 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. 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. 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

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 Computer Classes at Ken-Rock – Ken-Rock Community Center, 3218 11th St. Various classes offered thru Dec. 20. Info: 815-398-8864 or kenrock.org.

Registration for RVC Baseball Hitting ang Camps – Edge Training Academy inside Fusion Sports Complex, 7135 Clinton Road, Loves Park. Dates: Nov. 17, Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 16. 10 a.m.-noon. Register/Info: 815-921-3280 or www.collegebaseballcamps.com/RVC.

Money Smart Week Seeks More Partners – Whitehead Realtors Building, 839 N. Perryville Road. Date: Nov. 8, 10 a.m. Meetings held the 2nd Thursday of the month at the same time and place thru April 2013. Info: www.moneysmartweek.org or Sue.Cram@lssi.org.

Reservations for MarriageRestored Weekend – Hope and help for troubled marriages. Nov. 9-11 and Nov. 16-18. Info: David & Erin Rogers, 317-506-5541, e-mail daver4@prodigy.net. Also: www.marriagerestored.com.

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, allowing 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 online only at www.frostandfriends.com. Admission: $5; tickets available at select locations; see website.

Registration for The Wizard and I: Personal and Spiritual Growth on the Yellow Brick Road – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Date: Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Regular fee, $45, members, $40. Explore the characters of Frank Baum’s classic The Wizard of Oz, discover new depths of the story and yourself. Connect with deep resources in your own psyche. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for Free Introduction to Massage Therapy Class – Rockford Career College, 1130 S. Alpine Road. Date: Nov. 10, 10-11:30 a.m. Hands-on experience; learn about career opportunities for well-trained massage therapists. Brief orientation to RCC’s Massage Therapy Program. Limited seats available. Call 815-316-7522 or e-mail lcarter@rockfordcareercollege.edu.

Registration for “Know the 10 Signs” – Alzheimer’s Association-Rock River Branch, 93 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon. Date: Nov. 10, 10-11:15 a.m. Cost: $5 per person for materials. Register by Nov. 9; call 800-272-3900.

Registration forThe First Tee Second Annual Bowling Extravaganza – Park Lanes, 5318 N. Second St., Loves Park. Date: Nov. 10. Check-in 6:45 p.m. Shotgun start 7:30 p.m. Cost: $35/person, $200 for a team of 6. Includes 2 games of bowling, rental shoes, Chinese auctions, pasta buffet, 50/50 raffle. Info: 815-965-5057 or 779-537-1330.

Order Tickets for Winnebago United Methodist Church’s Annual Turkey Supper – 213 S. Elida St., Winnebago. Date: Nov. 10. 3 seatings: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 p.m. Tickets: adults, $8; children 4-10, $4; age 3 and younger, free. Tickets at church office or call 815-335-2714, Nov. 5-9. Carry-outs also available.

Buy Tickets for Spaghetti & Meatball Supper – East Gate Christian Center, 1650 S. Armstrong, Freeport. Date: Nov. 10, 5-7 p.m. Spaghetti and meatballs, lettuce salad, garlic bread, coffee, punch, dessert. Tickets: $6 adults, $3 children ages 5-10; under 5, free. At the door or in advance at 815-232-5898. Take-outs will be available.

Reservations for “From Africa to America: An Experience in Culture Through Food” – Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road. Date: Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m. Menu includes fried chicken, turnip and mustard greens, corn bread, seasonal vegetables, and special Southern dessert recipe, a butter roll. Guest speaker: Alene Munyemana, a native of Rwanda. Cost: $35/person; $30 for Midway Village Museum members. Reservations required; call 815-397-9112, ext. 104.

Registration for Oregon Trail Days Fund-raiser – White Pines La Branche, Polo. Date: Nov. 10. Doors open 6:30 p.m. for reserved seating. Show at 7:30 p.m. runs 3 hours. Midwest Dueling Pianos. Tickets: $20/person. Cash bar, food items for sale. Info: 815-238-8672.

Reservations for Beloit Regional Hospice “Doves and Diamonds: Celebrate Hospice” – Eclipse Center, Riverside Drive, Beloit, Wis. Date: Nov. 10, 7 p.m. With Little Vito and the Torpedoes, jewelry giveaway, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. Cost: $50. Mail checks to 655 Third St., Suite 200, Beloit, WI 53511. Info: 608-363-7421.

Registration for National Philanthropy Day Luncheon – Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Road. Date: Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $40 or $350 for a table of 10. Register by Nov. 6 at 815-394-3756 or www.afprockford.org .

Registration for Free EKG Screens for High School Students – Hseart Hospital at SwedishAmerican. Date: Nov. 13. Appointments scheduled every 15 minutes and begin at 6 p.m. Register at 779-696-2894 or asammons@swedishamericaon.org.

Registration for Free Gluten Free Seminar feat. Bookworm Bakery and Cafe – Circle of Wellness, 101 N. Alpine Road. Date: Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m. Register at 779-423-1700 or info@circleofwellnessrockford.com.

Registration for SwedishAmerican’s “Girls Night Out” – Swedish American Center for Women, Renaissance Pavilion, 2nd Floor,1340 Charles St. Mammograms for women and their girlfriends combined with beauty treatments, refreshments and trunk shows. Appointments scheduled between 5-7:30 p.m. Call to make an appointment at 815-391-7676.

Registration for Crock Pot Meals and Savory Soups Program – University of Illinois Extension Ogle County, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. Date: Nov. 14, 11 a.m. Cost: $5/person. Register by Nov. 14. Info: 815-732-2191 or web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo.

Registration for College Ag Day – Nash Recreation Center, 304 S. Fifth St., Oregon. Date: Nov. 15, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Colleges/universities: Black Hawk College-East, Highland Community College, Illinois State University, Joliet Junior College, Universal Technical Institute, University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Southern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, and Wyotech. Info: 815-732-2191.

Registration for “Plan Your Farm Estate” – University of Illinois Extension Ogle County, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. Date: Nov. 15, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $10/person, $5 each additional family member. Register by Nov. 13. Info: 815-l732-2191.

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 “Survivors of Suicide” Program – Blackhawk Technical College, Central Campus, 6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, Wis. Date: Nov. 17. Hosted by Beloit Regional Hospice. Free, but registration requested. Light lunch at 11:30 a.m., program begins at noon. Info/ register: 608-363-7421 or griefsupport@beloitregional hospice.com.

Reservations for Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum’s Second Annual Wine Tasting – Artale Wine Company, 5151 Orth Road, Poplar Grove. Date: Nov. 17, 6-9 p.m. Tickets: $20 advance, $25 at the door. Silent auction, hors d’oeuvres. Artale will donate a portion of proceeds of wine sales to the Museum. Register/Info: 815-547-3115 or vintagemuseum@gmail.com.

Reservations for Remedies Renewing Lives 7th Annual Ball – Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 200 S. Bell School Road. Date: Nov. 17, 6-11 p.m. Cost: $90/person or $670 for a table of eight. Register at jjohnson@remediesrenewing lives.org or 815-966-1285.

Registration for Stephen Osborne: Author Presentation and Book Signing at Camp Grant – 1004 Samuelson Road. Date: Nov. 17, 7-8:30 p.m. Tour the location and hear ghost stories from author of Ghosts of Northern Illinois. Cost of event, including dinner, is $30. Info: www.hauntedrockford.com.

Registration for “Gingerbread House” – Discovery Center Museum’s Fall Family 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: 815-963-6769.

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.

The Literacy Council Needs Volunteers – Free Workshop Series scheduled throughout the year. Info: 815-963-READ or www.theliteracycouncil.org.

Operation Sweaters for Veterans Begins Nov. 1 – Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, 1340 S. Alpine Road. Nov. 11, Grace Funeral & Cremation Services will sponsor their annual VFMC Operation Sweaters for Veterans initiative. Now collecting new or gently-used sweaters and gloves to be delivered to VA hospitals, VA homes and veterans service organizations. Info: 815-395-0559.

Community Packing for Operation Christmas Child – Nov. 10, Rockford residents will gather from 9 a.m.-noon, at Temple Baptist Church, 3215 E. State St., to pack shoe boxes of gifts to be sent to needy children around the world this Christmas season. Local effort by K-Love and Temple Baptist. Items will be sent to North Carolina for worldwide distribution. Info: 779-200-2047.

National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child – Drop off boxes of items Nov. 12-19 at Temple Baptist Church, 3215 E. State St. Call for hours. Info: 800-353-5949 or 779-200-2047.

Registration for Holiday Grief Support Groups – Beloit Regional Hospice, 655 Third St., Suite 200, Beloit, Wis. Dates: Nov. 15, 6-7 p.m. and Dec. 15, 11 a.m.-noon. Free, but advance registration appreciated. Info: 608-363-7421.

Reserve the Date for Bake Sale, Bazaar and Luncheon – Sts. Con-stantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 108 N. Fifth St. Dates: Nov. 16 and 17. Bake Sale, Nov. 16, 3-7 p.m. Bake Sale and Luncheon, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (sale); luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch price: $8. Advance orders taken for spanakopita (spinach pie) and tiropitakia (cheese triangles). Info: 815-963-2685.

Registration for Fall/Winter Youth Basketball – Rockford Park District at West Middle School. Dates: Nov. 17, 2012-Feb. 2, 2013. Grades pre-K thru 4. Registration fee is $50 residents, $65 non-resident. Registration closes Nov. 10. Info: 815-987-962-7469 or online at www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/programbrochures.

Registration for Rockford Riveters Tryouts – Churchill Park, 2002 Seventh Ave., Rockford. Date: Nov. 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Ladies interested in participating in tryouts should bring a photo ID, insurance card (if applicable), workout clothes and $25 tryout fee. No experience necessary; must be at least 18 years old by April 1. Info: 815-297-2797.

Registration for Owl Prowl – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Nov. 17, 9 p.m. Meet at Jarrett Center. All ages. Cost: $3/person. Register by Nov. 8. Info: 815-234-8535.

Vendors Wanted for Charity Market V Artists & Authors – St. Rita’s Church, Wahl Hall, 6254 Valley Knoll Drive, Rockford. Date: Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 815-904-7010.

Registration for DIY Holiday Gifts: Body Care – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: Nov. 17, 1-4 p.m. Pre-register. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Reservations for Deb’s Music Club Scholarship Program Fund-raiser – Pecatonica United Methodist Church, 5th and Washington St., Pecatonica. Date: Nov. 20, 5-7 p.m. Dinner and program. Free-will offering will be collected. Recognition of members and former members of Pecatonica Fire Protection District. Informal rcital by Deb’s Music Club members. Also performing: Seth Carlson, organ student. Info: director@pecatonica.lib.il.us.

Registration for Boy Scout badge: Soil and Water Conservation – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Meet at Jarrett Center. 6-9 p.m. All equipment provided. Fees: $9/scout. Register by Nov. 19. Info: 815-234-8535.

Registration for Thanksgiving Food from the Farm: A Program for Kids! – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Pre-register. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for RiverHawks Baseball Clinic – Wallbangers Academy, 1110 Windsor Road, Loves Park. Date: Nov. 23. First session, 6-9 a.m. for 7-13-year-olds; second session, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., for 14-18-year-olds. Cost: $50, can be paid day of the clinic. Info: 815-980-6219.

Registration for Live Gallery Reading with Mark Dorsett – Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. Date: Dec. 9, 2-4 p.m . Join spirit communicator Mark Dorsett as he provides messages from loved ones to provide healing. Cost: $20/person advance or $25 at the event, Info: www.hauntedrockford.com.

Volleyball Open Gym at Indoor Sports Center – 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. thru Dec. 14 and resuming Jan. 4-May 17, 2013. Ages 18 and older. Fee: $5 per visit, $6 non-resident. Open to groups and/or individuals of all skill levels and abilities; four courts available. Info: 815-885-1185.

Registration for “Grain Handling Safety Workshop” – University of Illinois Ogle County, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. Date: Nov. 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Cost: $15/person, $10 for each additional family member. Register by Nov. 16. Info: 815-732-2191 or web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo.

Registration for Leadership Café Discussion: “How do you market your impact and results vs. your programs and services?” – Rockford College, Burpee Center, 5050 E. State St. Date: Nov. 28, noon-1 p.m. Free for NICNE members, $15 for non-members. RSVP five days in advance. Info: 815-394-4384 or kream@rockford.edu.

Registration for “Horticulture for the Holidays” Program – Nicholas Conservatory, 1354 N. Second St. Date: Dec. 1. Presented by University of Illinois Extension. Cost: $25/person, includes take-home project materials and instruction. Register by Nov. 25; space is limited. Info: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw or call 815-986-4357.

Registration for Harlem Globe Trotters 2013 “You Write the Rules” Tour – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. Date: Jan. 6, 2 p.m. Special fan participation: For the first time ever, fans will decide the rules for the game. Go online to www.harlemglobetrotters.com to vote for which ground-breaking rule you want to see implemented. Tickets, $18, at www.harlemglobetrotters.com or www.thebmoharrisbankcenter.com, at the BMO Harris Bank Center box office or by phone, 815-968-5222.

Volunteers, Donations Needed for School Supply Closet – Trinity United Methodist Church, 910 Second Ave., Sterling. Opens starting Nov. 1, 2:30-6:30 Tues. and Thurs. Open house Thurs., refreshments and door prizes. Fifty vouchers have been provided to private and public schools in Sterling and Rock Falls. Schools may give vouchers to students who need them.

Rescheduled Event: Allstar24Sports VIP Event with Ahman Green – Forest Hills Diamonds, 7742 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. New date: Nov. 24. Benefit for Rockford Rescue Mission. Details and ticket info: www.Allstar24Sports.com.

Rock House Kids Christmas Gift Drive Now Under Way – Can you donate $25 toward the purchase of a gift for one child or give a Wal-Mart gift card? Donations may be dropped off at Rock House Kids during office hours, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.Fri. or mailed to: 1325 Seventh St., Rockford, IL 61104. Volunteers will do the shopping and wrapping of gifts. Deadline for donations: Dec. 3. Info: 815-962-5067.

LEGO Month at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens – 1354 N. Second St., Rockford. See LEGO artist Sean Kenney Nov. 9 and 10. More details in daily listings.

Tickets for 25th Heart of Rockford Awards – Prairie Street Brewhouse, 200 Prairie St., Nov. 15, 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25, River District members, $30 non-members. Purchase online at www.riverdistrict.com. Info: 815-963-8111.

Reserve the date for RAMI Holiday Party – Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. Date: Nov. 15, 6-9 p.m. Membership to RAMI Musicians Organization can be purchased at the door or renewed. One-year membership is $10 or two years for $15. Membership fee for venue operators is $20 per year. Admission at the door is $5. Nominations are open and can be completed online at www.ramiawards.com. Deadline for nominations is Dec. 31. Info: 815-546-3021.

Peace Corps Calendar Available – JutGoods, 201 Seventh St. Hours. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $12. Proceeds support development projects at home and abroad. Info: 815-965-8903.

Skyward Promotions Helps Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief: “Jerseys for Jersey” – Drop off any new or gently-used shirt of any kind. Donations will go to New Jersey and surrounding states. Drop off contributions to: Skyward Promotions, 1140 Charles St., Rockford. Info: 815-969-0909.

Wednesday, Nov. 7

“Export Compliance Training” – EIGERlab, 605 Fulton Ave., Rockford. 8 a.m.-noon. Presented by BDG International Inc. with Illinois SBDC International Trade Center and RAEDC. Second session. Cost: $85 per company. Register at 815-969-4267.

Money Smart Week – Whitehead Realtors Bldg., 839 N. Perryville Road. 10 a.m. Meetings held the second Thursday of the month. For businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, nonprofits, government agencies and the media. Info: www.moneysmartweek.org or Sue.Cram@lssi.org.

Opening of Lake Lawn Resort’s Calladora Spa – 2400 E. Geneva St., Delavan, Wis. 3-6 p.m. Sample products and view interactive spa demonstrations. Light appetizers, wine and door prizes. Info: 262-725-9163 or calladora@lakelawnresort.com.

The Diva Sale – Brigg’s Mansion, 1244 E. State St. 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. New and gently-used designer fashions and home decor. Women’s, men’s and children’s clothing. Free parking in main lot and adjacent businesses. Proceeds benefit Healing Pathways Cancer Resource Center.

Lunch and Learn: Myofascial Release – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Noon-1 p.m. Regular fee, $12, members $10. Bring a sack lunch. Info: 815-877-0118.

Facebook – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, 2nd Floor Computer Room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Must have an e-mail address and be proficient with a computer and the Internet. Info: 815-965-7606.

Prana Flow Yoga – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. 4:15-5:15 p.m. Pre-Register. Info: 815-3898-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.

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.

Mercoles de Cuento/Wednesday Bilingual Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Rock River Branch, 3128 11th St. 4-4:45 p.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Meditation – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Nov. 7, 21, Dec, 5, 19. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Regular fee $38 or $13/class. members fee, $40 or $12/class. Women and men ages 14 to adult. Info: 815-877-0118.

Free EKG Screens for High School Students – Belvidere Medical Center. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes and begin at 6 p.m. Register at 779-696-2894 or asammons@swedishamericaon.org.

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

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

Free Vitamin D Seminar – Circle of Wellness 101 N. Alpine Road. 6:30 p.m. Info: 779-423-1700 or e-mail info@circleofwellnessrockford.com.

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.

YA Gaming Tournament – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 13-19. Test your gaming skills. Info: 815-965-7606.

Turning 65–Get the Facts abut Medicare – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Info about eligibility, enrollment, types of benefits, online resources, appeal process, etc. Info: 815-965-7606.

Young Adult Advisory Board Meeting – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Main St. 6-7 p.m. Ages 13-19. To apply, see Kathi Kresol in Youth Services, or call her at 815-965-7606, ext. 662 or e-mail kkresol@rockfordpubliclibrary.org.

Microsoft Excel 2010 (two-week class) – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, 2nd Floor Computer Room, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Must attend both weeks. Prerequisite: Must have a good understanding of MS Word, especially copy and paste functions. Info: 815-965-7606.

Family Literacy – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Ages 2-12. Interactive play. Info: 815-965-7606.

Job Seeker Group – Rasmussen College, Rockford. 7-7:45 p.m.

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

Thursday, Nov. 8

RockStat Meeting – RMAP Offices, 313 N. Main St. Rockford. 9 a.m. Topic: Operational Updates.

Renaissance Gifted Academy Open House – Washington Academy, 1421 West St. 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Snakes Alive – Byron Forest Preserve District, Jarrett Center, 7793 N. River Road, Byron. 6 p.m. Hosted by Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County. Guest Tom Kessenich, herpetologist. Free and open to the public. Info: ppsoc.org@gmail.com or 815-243-0020.

Webelos: Forester – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 6-8 p.m. For all Webelos; equipment provided. Meet at Jarrett Center. Register by Nov. 7. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Free Flu Shot Clinics – Rock River Valley Pantry, 421 S. Rockton Ave.; Shelter Care Ministries, 412 N. Church St.; Morning Star Baptist Church, 714 Third Ave.; St. Paul Church of God in Christ, 1001 Bishop Washington Ave. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For adults age 18 and older who have no health insurance, are unemployed or otherwise cannot afford a flu shot. Info: 815-720-4217.

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. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Home school class: Color in Nature – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Noon-2:30 p.m. Meet at Jarrett Center. Cost: $5. Ages 6-14. Register by Oct. 29. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Yoga for Women – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Oct. 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.

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

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

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

Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony – Rock Valley College, Stenstrom Center, 4151 Samuel-son Road. Noon. Color guard, music from the RVC choir, readings of remembrance from students. Light lunch provided. Donations for care packages accepted to be sent to the military serving overseas, and for Rock River Valley Food Pantry.

Senior Skype (two sessions) – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 1-3 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Make video calls over the Internet for free. Must have an existing e-mail address and be proficient on the Internet. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Reiki Energy Healing Classes – Rockford Career College, 1130 S. Alpine Road. Nov. 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.

What Makes a Tinker? – Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St. Info: 815-964-242

Money Smart Week Seeks More Partners – Whitehead Realtors Building, 839 N. Perryville Road. 10 a.m. Meetings held the 2nd Thursday of the month at the same time and place thru April 2013. Info: www.moneysmartweek.org or Sue.Cram@lssi.org.

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

Book Club & Social Hour – Sophia’s Restaurant, 5467 Bridge St., Roscoe, east of 251 & Bridge St. 6 p.m. Hosted by Northern IL Tea Party. Book: One Second After, depicting loss of everyday conveniences and essential services after an EMP attack. Info: 815-277-1144.

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

Sunset Storytime – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 5-5:45 p.m. Ages 4-10. Info: 815-965-7606.

Green Drinks Rockford – Cliffbreakers, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. 5:30 p.m. Lenae Weichel documents her family’s experience in buying locally. Green nibble of the month and choice of drinks. Cash bar available. Info: Facebook page and greendrinks.org,

Lecture: Sports in Ancient Rome – DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb. 6-7 p.m. Info: 815-576-9568.

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.

Visiting Writer Series: Daniel Wallace – Rock Valley College, Student Center Atrium, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 7 p.m. Author of Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions. Lecture and book signing. Free and open to the public. Info: 815-921-3323.

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.

“The Journey to Adulthood: What Parents Need to Know” – First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon, Ill. 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.

Babes and Books – Rockford Public Library, East Branch Children’s Area, 6685 E. State St. 6-6:45 p.m. For children younger than 2. Develop 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.

An Evening with Dennis Hastert and Bill Lipinski – NIU, Dept. of Political Science, Event Room, NIU-Naperville. 7 p.m. Moderated by Dr. Matthew Streb. Free.

Half-Price Admission at Playworld – Sapora Playworld, Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 N. Perryville Road, Loves Park. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Info: 815-969-4082.

“How to Have a Safe Thanksgiving Dinner” – JustGoods Fair Trade Store, 201 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Guests Richard Wood (raising safe turkeys); organic farmer Kathy Spataro McGinty; Kate Sullivan (baking pies). Free and open to the public. Info: 815-964-7111.

Small Business Website Creation (4-week class) – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6-8 p.m. Ages 16 and older. Start and finish your website in four 2-hour classes. Must have an existing e-mail address and use the Internet on a daily basis. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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, Nov. 9

Rummage Sale – Temple Beth-El, 1203 Comanche Drive. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tons of clothing, jewelry, bedding, children’s goods, sports equipment, household goods, more.

Basic Training for Quickbooks 2012 – Country Club of Beloit, 2327 Riverside Drive, Beloit, Wis. 8-8:30 a.m. registration; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. instruction. Cost: $59 due before class begins. Each student will receive a training manual and sample datafile. Light breakfast provided. Call to register: 608-365-2266.

Twice-Sold Tales Open – 1008 S. Broad St., Suite B, Lanark. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

LEGO Artist Sean Kenney – Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, 1354 N. Second St., Rockford. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Also see Hubert the Lion, mascot of BMO Harris, on display. Info: www.nicholasconservatory.com.

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.

Home School class: Space and Time – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 9-11:30 a.m. Ages 6-14. Cost: $5. Meet at Jarrett Center. Register by Nov. 5. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Puttin’ on the Glitz Fashion Show – Giovanni’s Restaurant, 610 N. Bell School Road. 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 Swedish American Regional Cancer Center. Tickets: $35, tables of 10 for $350. Info: 815-966-2066.

Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony – Rock Valley College, Student Center Atrium, 3301 N. Mulford Road. Noon. Color guard, music from the RVC choir, readings of remembrance from students. Light lunch provided. Donations for care packages accepted to be sent to the military serving overseas, and for Rock River Valley Food Pantry.

Home School class: Find some time – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Noon-12:30 p.m. Ages 6-14. Cost: $5. Meet at Jarrett Center. Register by Nov. 5. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

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

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

Living History: Gen. George S. Patton – Cedar Crest, 1702 S. River Road, Janesville, Wis. 2 p.m. Program by David Wiedenkeller, living historian. Info: 608-373-6304.

“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. Tickets online only at www.frostandfriends.com. Cost of admission: $5; tickets available at select locations; see website.

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

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.

“Day of Patriotism” Veterans Day Assembly – West Middle School Auditorium, 1900 N. Rockton Ave. 2 p.m. With Col. John Gessner, flags presented by Vietnam Veterans of America, Chap. 984, Ald. Frank Beach, school band, orchestra, and choir. Public is invited.

Junior Member Movie Night: Spirited Away – Womanspace, Media Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6-9 p.m. Girls ages 9-13. Story about a young girl, trapped in a strange world of spirits. Watch the movie, play games. Info: 815-877-0118.

After Hours Book Discussion: Anointed – Montague Branch Library, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 7-9 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Dramatic novel by Patricia Haley. Discussion led by the author. Info: 815-965-7606.

Fall Back in Love – NIU, Wirtz Hall, Room 101, DeKalb. 7-9 p.m.

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

Saturday, Nov. 10

Rockford Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Veterans Day Observance – Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. 11 a.m. Presentation, “Veterans — Everalasting Examples of Strong Character,” with refreshments. Info: 815-969-1999.

Visit Day – Rockford College, 5050 E. State St. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Prospective students can meet with admissions representatives. Lunch served in cafeteria. To reserve a spot: 815-226-4050 or 800-892-2984.

Community Packing for Operation Christmas Child – Rockford residents will gather, 9 a.m. to noon, at Temple Baptist Church, 3215 E. State St., to pack shoe boxes of gifts to be sent to needy children around the world this Christmas season. Local effort by K-LOVE and Temple Baptist. Items will be sent to North Carolina for worldwide distribution. Info: Rob Mullen, 779-200-2047.

“Snowflakes in November” Craft Show & Bake Sale – Ken-Rock Community Center, 3218 11th St. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Concession stand is open for breakfast & lunch. Info: 815-398-8864.

LEGO Artist Sean Kenney – Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, 1354 N. Second St., Rockford. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Also see Hubert the Lion, mascot of BMO Harris, on display. Info: www.nicholasconservatory.com.

Atwood Park Volunteer Day – Atwood Environmental Center, Atwood Park, 2685 New Milford School Road. 9-11 a.m. Help with maintenance; all ages welcome; youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Groups also welcome. Info: 815-874-7576 (five or more); 815-987-8800.

The Wizard and I: Personal and Spiritual Growth on the Yellow Brick Road – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Regular fee, $45, members, $40. Explore the characters of Frank Baum’s classic The Wizard of Oz, discover new depths of the story and yourself. Connect with deep resources in your own psyche. Info: 815-877-0118.

“Feeling Fine, Now is the Time!” – Zion Lutheran Church, 1300 Pearl St., Belvidere. 9-11 a.m. Overview of health and wellness for seniors. Free to the public. Register/Info: 815-397-7103.

STEM Saturdays: Programming and Robotics II – NIU, Faraday Hall, Room 105, DeKalb. 9 a.m.-noon

STEM Saturdays: Basic Electronics – NIU, Faraday Hall, Room 105, DeKalb. 9 a.m.-noon.

Free Introduction to Massage Therapy Class – Rockford Career College, 1130 S. Alpine Road. 10-11:30 a.m. Hands-on experience; learn about career opportunities for well-trained massage therapists. Brief orientation to RCC’s Massage Therapy Program. Limited seats available. Call 815-316-7522 or e-mail lcarter@rockfordcareercollege.edu.

“Know the 10 Signs” – Alzheimer’s Association-Rock River Branch, 93 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon. 10-11:15 a.m. Cost: $5 per person for materials. Register by Nov. 9; call 800-272-3900.

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

Twice-Sold Tales Open – 1008 S. Broad St., Suite B, Lanark. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Cricut Swarm Thanksgiving – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Create beautiful tabletop decor. Bring your Cricut, cartridges and cords. If you have a laptop, bring it along with its cords and 2 fairly new mats. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Yarn Scarf Event –- Michaels, 6301 E. State St. and 1017 W. Lane Road, Machesney Park. 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 14 and up. With purchase of Craft Smart Yarn. Info: 815-227-1296, 815-639-1354

“Let’s Get Frosty!” – Cliffbreakers Riverside Resort, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. 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. Tickets online only at www.frostandfriends.com. Cost of admission: $5; tickets available at select locations; see website.

Reptile Care – Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St., Sycamore. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Age 10 and up. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: Museum members, $8/child, non-members, $12 (includes admission). Info: 815-895-9777.

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

Beloit International Film Festival Workshop for Teens – Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Blvd., Beloit, Wis.1-4 p.m. For 6th-12-grade students.Learn how to create a short film. Info: melissa@beloitfilmfest.org.

In Print Writer’s Group Meeting – Upper Iowa University, 1161 Tebala Blvd., Rockford. 1-4 p.m. Topic: “The benefits of critique.”

Open House for Marjorie Penwarden – Rockton Community Center, 302 W. Main St. 2-4 p.m. Appreciation for retired teacher, journalist, member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 332, librarian and community volunteer. Hosted by The Owen Blue Bonnets 4-H Club.

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

Open Scrapbook Studio – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 2-5 p .m. Ages 13 and older. Materials available as needed. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

2012 Forum Event: Living and Working in Space – Rockford College, Peterson Auditorium, Starr 207, 5050 E. State St. 76 p.m. With Steven F. Siconolfi, former Senior Research Scientist at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Tickets are free and should be picked up in advance at the RC box office. Tickets are for admission only. Info: 815-226-4100.

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.

Reach for the Stars – Atwood Park, Atwood Environmental Center, 2685 New Milford School Road. 7-9 p.m. Stargazing and facts about the heavens. Drop-in program. Info: 815-987-8800.

The First Tee Second Annual Bowling Extravaganza – Park Lanes, 5318 N. Second St., Loves Park. Check-in 6:45 p.m. Shotgun start 7:30 p.m. Cost: $35/person, $200 for a team of 6. Includes 2 games of bowling, rental shoes, Chinese auctions, pasta buffet, 50/50 raffle. Info: 815-965-5057 or 779-537-1330.

Winnebago United Methodist Church’s Annual Turkey Supper – 213 S. Elida St., Winnebago. 3 seatings: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 p.m. Tickets: adults, $8; children 4-10, $4; age 3 and younger, free. Tickets at church office or call 815-335-2714, Nov. 5-9, 9 a.m.-noon. Carry-outs also available. Tickets also at the door. Bazaar and bake sale, open 3 p.m.

Spaghetti & Meatball Supper – East Gate Christian Center, 1650 S. Armstrong, Freeport. 5-7 p.m. Spaghetti and meatballs, lettuce salad, garlic bread, coffee, punch, dessert. Tickets: $6 adults, $3 children ages 5-10; under 5, free. At the door or in advance at 815-232-5898. Take-outs will be available

“From Africa to America: An Experience in Culture Through Food” – Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road. 5:30 p.m. Menu includes fried chicken, turnip and mustard greens, corn bread, seasonal vegetables, and special Southern dessert recipe, a butter roll. Guest speaker: Alene Munyemana, a native of Rwanda. Cost: $35/person; $30 for Midway Village Museum members. Reservations required; call 815-397-9112, ext. 104.

Oregon Trail Days Fund-raiser – White Pines La Branche, 610 S. Division, Polo. Doors open 6:30 p.m. for reserved seating. Show at 7:30 p.m. runs 3 hours. Midwest Dueling Pianos. Tickets: $20/person or $300 for front-row table. Cash bar, food items for sale. Info: 815-238-8672.

Beloit Regional Hospice “Doves and Diamonds: Celebrate Hospice” – Eclipse Center, Riverside Drive, Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m. With Little Vito and the Torpedoes, jewelry giveaway, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. Cost: $50. Mail checks to 655 Third St., Suite 200, Beloit, WI 53511. Info: 608-363-7421.

Have a Skate with Bob Foundation and Rockford IceHogs Benefit for Pancreatic Cancer – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. Fifty-four players are expected to suit up for Nov. 10 games. Sponsorships are donated to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Rec League game at 1:30 p.m., Advanced Game at 3:10 p.m., Rockford IceHogs vs. Milwaukee Admirals, 7:05 p.m. Tickets: $15 include all three games; $5 from each ticket will be donated to Rockford Hockey Club to sponsor a youth player who otherwise would be unable to play. Silent auction items include autographed memorabilia.

Rockford IceHogs vs. Milwaukee Admirals – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. 7:05 p.m. Tickets: $7-$27. Season & group tickets available. Season tickets/Info: 815-847-6399. Individual game tickets: 815-968-5222.

“Living and Working in Space” – Rockford College, Peterson Auditorium, Starr Science Center, Room 207, 5050 E. State St. 7 p.m. Free, but tickets required. Info: 815-226-4100.

Comedy Night – Tempo Lounge, Tempo Italian Bistro & Lounge, Clock Tower Resort, 8 p.m. With Tara Terry, Emmett, Marcos and more. Advance tickets: call 779-537-6564.

Public Skating – Riverview Ice House, 324 N. Madison St. Info: 815-963-7465.

Public Skating – Carlson Arctic Ice Arena & Sapora Playworld, 4150 N. Perryville Road. Info: 815-969-4069.

Sunday, Nov. 11

Big Thunder Toy Show and Sale – Community Grange Hall, Boone County Fairgrounds, Rt. 76. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission: $2, lunch available. Info: 815-547-8380.

LEGO Artist Sean Kenney – Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, 1354 N. Second St., Rockford. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Also see Hubert the Lion, mascot of BMO Harris, on display. Info: www.nicholasconservatory.com.

Veterans’ Day Worship Service – Third Presbyterian Church, 1221 Custer Ave. 10:15 a.m. Photo slide show and mini-video, “I Fought for You,” for Children’s Message; recognition of veterans and their families. Message: “An Experience in Faith,” first-person storyteller drama by Rev. Bob Connor with Calvin Smith and John Gustafson. Live broadcast on WTPB-LP, 99.3 FM.

Behind the Scenes Tours – Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road. 1 p.m. $10/person. Advance registration is required. Call Laura Furman, Curator of Collections, at 815-390-9112, ext. 108 or laura.furman@midwayvillage.com.

Passport to Imagination: Holiday Ornament Free Event – Michaels, 6301 E. State St. and 1017 W. Lane Road, Machesney Park. 1-3 p.m. Ages 3 and up, while supplies last. Info: 815-227-1296, 815-639-1354.

Patriotic Skate & Play Event – Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 N. Perryville Road, Loves Park. 2-4 p.m. Ice skating and skate rental free to veterans and members of the military, $2 for immediate family members, $5 for non-military guests; charges all include skate rental. Skating, music, prize giveaways. (No discount coupons accepted.) Info: 815-987-8800.

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

Monday, Nov. 12

Boone County Health Department Closed – 1204 Logan Ave., Belvidere. Observance of Veterans Day. Reopens Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 8 a.m.

“Salute to the Military” Lunch Buffet – Lake Lawn, Wis. Buffet, $12.95. For every purchase, Lake Lawn will donate $5 to the American Legion. Also offering a Hero’s Salute Veterans Day package from Nov. 9-12, including a one-night stay in a Luxury Lodge King or Queen Room for $99. Package includes a breakfast buffet for two, and a 50% off bounce back coupon for first night of a future stay, good until April 30, 2013. Info: 800-338-LAKE.

Senior Computer Learning (six sessions) – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 1-3 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Beginning computer class. Create an email address. Info: 815-965-7606.

Messy Monday: Veterans’ Day: Patriotic Pinwheels – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Artist Cristi Kniess will guide children in creating works of art. Included with general admission. $12 public, $10 members. Info: 815-963-6769.

6-week Support Group for Individuals with Early-Stage Dementia, Friends and Family Members – Alzheimer’s Association, 1111 S. Alpine Road, Suite 307, Rockford. Dates: Nov. 5 thru Dec. 10. RSVP to Richard Apple, 815-484-1301 or rapple@alz.org as a brief pre-screening is required.

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, 2nd 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.

Family Literacy – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch,1988 W. Jefferson St. 4-5 p.m. Ages 2-12. Interactive play. Info: 815-965-7606.

DigiPhoto – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 6-8 p.m. Ages 13 and up. Bring your camera with memory card, all cables and power cord or charger and insruction booklet. Bring a USB drive to save pictures, and a a laptop if you have it. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Rockford Public School District 205 Board Meeting – Administration Building, 501 Seventh St., 3rd Floor Board Room. 7 p.m.

“Houdini: His Life and Legend” – Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore. 7-8:30 p.m. Info: 815-895-2500.

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

Tuesday, Nov. 13

Roundtable Discussion: Building a Brighter Future for Education – Rock Valley College, Woodward Technology Center, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 7:45-9 a.m. State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Belvidere) and State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). Info: 815-547-3436.

National Philanthropy Day Luncheon – Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Road. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $40 or $350 for a table of 10. Register by Nov. 6 at 815-394-3756 or www.afprockford.org .

Free EKG Screens for High School Students – Heart Hospital at SwedishAmerican. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes and begin at 6 p.m. Register at 779-696-2894 or asammons@swedishamericaon.org.

Set Sail on the Mayflower – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. Class runs thru Nov. 17. Cost: $12 public, $10, Discovery Center members. Morning or afternoon sessions. Pre-registration required; payment must accompany registration. Info: 815-963-6769.

Musical Tribute to Veterans on Radio – WTPB-LP, 99.3 FM, 8-10 p.m.

Photo Preservation Lab – Rockford Public Library, Rockton Centre Branch, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. 2-6 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Must have taken Photo Preservation. Scan, save and edit pictures. Upload to a free photo storage site. Bring your laptop, an external hard drive, and your cords. Must be familiar with computers and the Internet. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Twilight Farewell Party – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 13-19. Make fun crafts and watch the second-to-last movie. Info: 815-965-7606.

Free Gluten Free Seminar feat. Bookworm Bakery and Cafe – Circle of Wellness, 101 N. Alpine Road. 6:30 p.m. Register at 779-423-1700 or info@circleofwellnessrockford.com.

Madigan Creek and Buckbee Creek Workshop – Shepherd of the Valley Church, 2715 S. Mulford Road. 6-8 p.m. Information about local stormwater ordinances, floodwater drainage easements, drainage setbacks and state drainage laws. Sponsored by Friends of Madigan Creek, Kishwaukee River Ecosystem Partnership and the Winnebago County Watershed Improvement Plan Steering Committee. Free. Info: 815-964-6666.

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, education loans, financing. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

East Branch 2nd Tuesday Book Group: The Language of Flowers – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Bookworm Cafe, 6685 E. State St. 7-8 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

Katie’s Choice Book Club – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Book: The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb: A Novel. Info: 815-962-4279 or RALMmail@aol.com.

Half-Price Admission at Playworld – Sapora Playworld, Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 N. Perryville Road, Loves Park. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Info: 815-969-4082.

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: – 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 Nov. 7-13, 2012, issue