Community Calendar: Week of Feb. 6-12, 2013

Winter Attractions

Sledding, Snowshoeing and XX Skiing – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. Meet at Jarrett Center. All equipment provided or bring your own. Throughout winter. Rentals available during normal hours. Fees: $5/hour for skis and snowshoes. Info: 815-234-8535.

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. (Now closed for season.) 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. New: Carbon Playground. Cost: $12 public, $10 members. Permanent exhibits: STEM, Simple Machines, Figure It Out! Info: 815-963-6769.

Elite Defense Systems Self-
Defense Center – 5695 Strath-moor Drive. Daily classes. Now offering special after-school program for students’ character building using martial arts. Anti-Bullying and Safety Course offered every Monday, Feb. 11-March 4, 6:15-7 p.m. Fee: $39. Info: 815-885-4758.

Ethnic Heritage Museum – 1129 S. Main St. Sun., 2-4 p.m. Feb. 9 & 10: “Salute to Black Historical Fraternal Organizations.” Sat., Feb. 9, 6 p.m.: Italian Dinner buffet and “Divine 9” Step/Stroll Show exhibit at Burpee Center/Regents Hall, Rockford College. Sun., Feb. 10, 2-5 p.m. “Salute to Black Historical Fraternal Organizations” exhibit at the museum with program at 2:30. Special tribute to Paul W. Caine, one of the founders of Kappa Alpha Psi. Open every Sunday. Admission $5 individual, $3 student, $10 family. 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 Rathskeller, 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.

IL-WI Stateline Atheist Society – Our friendly group represents humanists, skeptics, agnostics and atheists – activities and meetings for like-minded individuals. Info: http://statelineatheistsociety.com.

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. Now: 2nd Saturday of each month, Family Days at Klehm. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $10/family. 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.

Natural History Museum – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Meet at Jarrett Prairie Center. All ages; free. Learn all about wetlands, prairies, woodlands. Open every day except holidays. Info: 815-234-8535.

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. 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 Park District – Sign up for Pickleball (Jan. 3- March 29) or Golf Indoors (Jan. 3-March 13) at Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Info: 815-987-1185 for Pickleball or 815-885-1135 for Golf. For adapted equipment and programs for golfers with disabilities, call 815-987-8800.

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.; Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 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.

Wild Westmor Lanes – 2407 N. Central Ave., Rockford. Open bowling daily, $1 draft beers. Info: 815-963-7210.

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 After School Ice Skating Sessions – Riverview Ice House, 324 N. Madison St., Rockford. Thursdays thru May 30, 3:30-4:50 p.m. Children in grades Pre-K thru 12. Cost: $3/person includes skate rental; family and friends welcome. Info: 815-969-4069.

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 RVC Baseball Hitting and Catching Camps – Edge Training Academy inside Fusion Sports Complex, 7135 Clinton Road, Loves Park. Date: 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. 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.

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 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.

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

Volleyball Open Gym at Indoor Sports Center – 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. Thru May 17. 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.

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

Peace Corps Calendar Available – JustGoods, 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.

Black History Month Sale & Display – JustGoods Fair Trade Store, 201 Seventh St. Feb. 1-28. Hours, Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Civil rights and black memorabilia and posters, political pins, pamphlets, collectibles. Info: 815-964-7111.

Cold Weather Clothing Drive – Benefits students in Rockford Public School District. Items needed: boots, socks, long- and short-sleeved undergarments, hats, gloves, jackets. Drop-off locations/times: Hulsebus Chiropractic, 1877 Daimler Road, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.Fri., 8:30-11 a.m., Sat.; Unitarian Universalist Church, 4848 Turner St., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-noon, Fri.; Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 102 N. Main St., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Riverside Community Bank, 6855 E. Riverside Blvd., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Court Street United Methodist Church, 215 N. Court St., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Fri.

Public Sky Viewing – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. Every Saturday, beginning at dark. See the planets and stars through a telescope. For all ages; free. Call to confirm viewing conditions; closed if cloudy. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 216.

Birthday Parties – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. Make crafts, play games, hear stories. Several nature themes to choose from. All ages. Two options include the deluxe ($75) and standard ($45) parties. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 217.

Registration for NIU Spring 2013 Internship Fair (Feb. 19), Fulll-time Job Fair (Feb. 20) and Educators’ Job Fair (Feb. 25) – First two fairs registration for employers only; employers and students should register for Educators’ Job Fair. Register online at www.experience.com/emp/cf_details?fhnd=5787.

Registration for Rockford Park District Indoor Golf Clinics – Indoor Sports Center, Loves Park. Dates: Jan. 14-March 11. The 50-minute group lessons meet Mondays, 12:30-1:20 p.m. or 1:30-2:20 p.m., taught by PGA members and apprentices. Attend all, some or one; each clinic will focus on a specific type of shot or skill. Fees: $20 per clinic ($23 non-resident). Register at least three days prior to each clinic date either online at www.rockfordparkdistrict.org (click Register Now) or by mail, fax (with credit card) or at either Park District Customer Service location. Info: 815-987-8800.

Registration for HMR Program Orientation Seminar – OSF St. Anthony Medical Center conference rooms, 5666 E. State St. Non-surgical, medically-supervised weight loss program. Tuesdays, noon-1 p.m. and Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. Info: 815-227-2274.

Registration for ACT Prep Courses – Two course options: Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 and March 2, 9, 16,23.Workshops at Guilford High School, 5620 Spring Creek Road. Time: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Fee will be reimbursed if students complete each workshop in the February or March sessions. Info: 815-966-3145.

Reservations for PAWS Fifth Annual Fur Ball – Giovanni’s Restaurant, 610 N. Bell School Road. Date: Feb. 9. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., music by 2nd City Chorus, dinner at 6:30, dancing to the band “Can’t Touch This,” 9 p.m.-midnight. Tickets: $65/person or $110/couple, includes entertainment, dinner and dancing. Also raffles, silent and live auctions. Info: 815-299-7297 or visit www. Pawshs.org.

Registration for Investigation of Historic Coronado Theater – Haunted Rockford Paranormal Events. Date: Feb. 23, two sessions. Session 1: 6-9 p.m. Session 2: 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. With TnT Paranormal. Bring your own equipment or use theirs. Cost: $25 advance, $30 at the event. Info: 815-871-4239.

Registration for Certified Livestock Manager Training Workshop – Stephenson County Farm Bureau Building, 210 W. Spring St., Freeport. Dates: Feb. 26 and 27. Feb. 26: 9:30 a.m. registration, workshops begin at 9:50 a.m. Paricipants arriving after 10:20 a.m. cannot be certified. Illinois Dept. of Agriculture written exam at 2 p.m. Feb. 27: DeKalb County Farm Bureau Building, 1350 W. Prairie Drive, Sycamore. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., workshop presentations begin 8:50 a.m. Participants arriving after 9:20 a.m. cannot be certified. Illinois Dept. of Agriculture written exam at 1 p.m. Info: 815-758-8194.

Registration for Advanced Balance Class – OSF St. Anthony Center for Health, 5510 E. State St. Mon.-Wed. classes. Register now for February classes. Cost: Purchase a day pass to attend any or all classes offered that day or pay for a month for unlimited number of classes and use the fitness facility. Day pass: $5; monthly pass: $25 (corporate rate and seniors 65 and older); $30 (automatic withdrawal w/credit card); $35 (cash or check per month). Info: 815-395-4591.

Registration for Balance Class – OSF St. Anthony Center for Health, 5510 E. State St. Tues.-Thurs. and Mon.-Wed. classes. Register now for February classes. Cost: Purchase a day pass to attend any or all classes offered that day or pay for a month for unlimited number of classes and use the fitness facility. Day pass: $5; monthly pass: $25 (corporate rate and seniors 65 and older); $30 (automatic withdrawal w/credit card); $35 (cash or check per month). Info: 815-395-4591.

Registration for Atwood Wanderings – Atwood Environmental Center, 2685 New Milford School Road. Dates: Feb. 9, 16, 23. 9 a.m. Youth ages 6-12. Cost: $7/person ($9 non-resident), or participants can bring a sack lunch and save $2 by registering online for same-day morning and afternoon programs. Parents welcome. Info: 815-969-4069 or www.rockfordparkdistrict.org.

Registration for Learn to Skate for Adults – Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 N. Perryville Road, Loves Park. Sessions begin March 16. Cost: $50/session ($55 non-resident). Info: 815-969-4069 or www.rockfordparkdistrict.org.

Mark the Date for the Tuskegee Airmen – Black History Month programs at Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. Feb. 9: “Meet the Tuskegee Airmen,” 1-4:30 p.m., cost $5. Info: 815-969-1999.

Registration for “Twelve Mistakes Retirees Make with Their Finances” – The Speakeasy Restaurant, 19 N. High St., Janesville, Wis. Dates: Feb. 5 and 7, 5:15 p.m. Two workshops with Chad J. Karl, Certified Financial Planner Professional. Dinner served after the seminar. Reserve at 608-758-2222 or 866-765-CHAD.

Registration for Meditation – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Dates: Feb. 6 and 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Women and men, age 14 to adult. With Dr. Shanti Hulsebus. Regular fee: $13/class, members’ fee, $12/class. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat or rug, blanket. Info: 815-877-0118.

Mark the Dates for Heart Month Cholesterol Screening Clinic – Heartland Community Church, 1280 S. Alpine Road. Dates: Feb. 7 and 8, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 8 a.m.- noon. Walk-in, no appointment necessary. Heart Month special: Lipid Panel and Comprehensive Metabolic Panel for $25 (regularly $40). These tests require a 10-hour fast, but it is recommended to drink plenty of water prior to the screening.

Registration for “The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s” – Alzheimer’s Association-Rock River Area Office at Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling. Date: Feb. 8, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Cost: $5 for materials. Register by Feb. 8 at 800-272-3900.

Reservations for Rockton Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner: Celebration of Excellence – American Center, 221 W. Main St., Rockton. Date: Feb. 8, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Keynote speaker Laurie Guest. Cost: $50 members, $60 non-members; table of 8 for $350. Reserve by Feb. 6 at rocktonchamber.com or send checks to 330 E. Main St., #700, Rockton, IL 61072.

Coming Feb. 8-10: 42nd Rockford Boat, Vacation & Fishing Show – Indoor Sports Center, 8800E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Feb. 8: 3-8 p.m. Feb. 9: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Feb. 10: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults: $7 or weekend pass, $10. Children under 12 and parking are free.

Registration for “How to Grow Great Lilies in the Rockford Area” – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. Date: Feb. 9, 9:30-11 a.m. Wisconsin Illinois Lily Society President Woodruff Imberman will make the presentation with slide show. Cost: Free for Klehm members, $15 for non-members. Pre-register at 815-965-8146.

Registration for Boy Scouts: Skiing – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Feb. 9, 1-5 p.m. Dependent on snow. Meet at Jarrett Center. All equipment provided. Fee is $5/scout. Register by Feb. 6. Info: 815-234-8535.

Registration for SPAY Illinois Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic – Doggie Day Spa, 300 E. State St., Cherry Valley. Date: Feb. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. By appointment only; cash or credit accepted, no personal checks. Various prices on vaccines; no exam fee when receiving vaccines. Info: 877-475-7729.

Registration for Designing A Sustainable Revolution: An Introduction to Permaculture – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: Feb. 9, 1-5:30 p.m. Learn the ideas, ethics and principles of Permaculture. Cost: $60. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for Ethnic Heritage Museum Black History Events – Feb. 9: Italian Dinner buffet and “Divine 9” Step/Stroll Show, Rockford College, Burpee Center, Regents Hall, 6 p.m. Tickets: $25 adults, $15 students. College students are required to present their ID. Register/Info: www.ethnicheritagemuseum.org. Feb. 10: “Salute to Black Historical Fraternal Organizations” exhibit, Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St. 2-5 p.m. Program at 2:30. Admission free, but donations appreciated. Exhibit will be on display from 2-4 p.m. every Sunday, Feb. 10-April 7. Admission after Feb. 10 is $3 children, $5 adults, $10 families.

Registration for League of Women Voters’ Program on Woman Suffrage – La Casa Grande, 618 4th St., Beloit, Wis. Date: Feb. 10, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Speaker is author Tom McBride. Tickets: $38 public, $32 members. Reserve by Feb. 5. Info: 608-365-0089.

Registration for “Branching Out: When Trees Get a Second Life” – Cherry Valley Public Library District, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. Date: Feb. 10, 2 p.m. With Paul Morrison, a former engineer who started Wood Cycle, a custom woodworking business in Oregon, Wis. 11 years ago. Register for this free program at 815-332-5161.

Registration for Adult Street Safe Self-Defense Course – 5695 Strathmoor Drive. Dates: Mondays, Feb. 11-March 4, 7-8 p.m. Open to all adults, age 16 and up. Taught by Matt Numrich of Elite Defense Systems. Cost: $39. Info: 815-885-4758.

Registration for 17th Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference – Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road. Date: Feb. 11. Hosted by University of Illinois Extension and University of Wisconsin-Extension. Cost: $40/person or $50 for late registration (after Feb. 7). Includes two general education sessions, choice of four breakfast sessions, continental breakfast and lunch. Info: 815-986-4357 or http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw.

Registration for U of I Extension Radon Program – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. Date: Feb. 11, 6-7:30 p.m. Information on the health risks of radon, how it enters our homes, how to test for concentrated levels. Cost: $5/person, includes a free radon test kit and informational handouts. Register at 815-986-4357.

Registration for Anti-Bullying and Safety Course – Elite Defense Systems, 5695 Strathmoor Drive. Dates: Feb. 11-March 4, 6:15-7 p.m. Fee: $39. Info: 815-885-4758.

Registration for “And the Clock Struck Three: Quick Responses to Stroke Symptoms” – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Conference Rooms, 5666 E. State St. Date: Feb. 12, 5-7 p.m. Free health screenings, 5-6 p.m. Information booths. R. David Millard, RN, DC, BS, BSc, stroke coordinator from Illinois Neurological Institute, will present the program. Registration is appreciated. Info: 815-395-5493.

Reservations for “Dinner With the Dead: The Sweethearts Supper Natural” – Bahia Restaurant, 6116 Mulford Village Road. Date: Feb. 13, 6 p.m. With Psychic Medium Jonna Kay and special guest Paul Hutto. Tickets: $26 single, $46 couple. Reserve at : www.jonnathehappymedium.com or jonna@jonnathehappymedium.com.

Registration for AAF Northern Illinois ADDY Awards Event – NIU Rockford Conference Center, Rockford. Date: Feb. 13. Winners are eligible to compete in the second level of the three-tiered competition in March. Event registration is available online at www.niadfed.org.

Registration for College Expo for Students with Intellectual Disabilities – IBEW Local Hall, 6820 Mill Road, Rockford. Date: Feb. 13. Morning session, 10 a.m.-noon. Afternoon session, 1-3 p.m. Both are the same; only attend one. Seven colleges and programs in the tri-state area with programs/curriculum for students with intellectual disabilities. Free, but registration is strongly encouraged. Info: 815-964-0937, ext. 210.

Registration for EarthMatters: Deconstructing Supper – Woman-space Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Date: Feb. 13, noon-1:15 p.m. Suggested donation: $5. Bring a sack lunch to watch and then discuss this film on GMO & BGH foods. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for Women’s Wellness Hour – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Dates: Feb. 13, March 13, April 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Regular fee: $13/class; members’ fee: $12/class. Try core and pelvic floor exercises, yoga, Feldenkrais; for all ages and abilities. Wear loose clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have one. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for Webinar: Intro to Farm Financial Management – University of Illinois Extension, Boone County. Date: Feb. 14, 1 p.m. Info: 815-732-2191.

Registration for Learn to Skate or Play Hockey – Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 N. Perryville Road. Date: Feb. 14 for hockey, March 10 for figure skating. Skates provided. Registration is under way for skating and hockey until capacity is reached. Info: 815-969-4069 or www.rockfordparkdistrict.org.

Mark the Date for Green Drinks Environmental Social Gathering – Rockford Metropolitan Area Planning (RMAP) Community Room, 313 N. Main St. Date: Feb. 14, 5:30 p.m. Speaker Jackie Minnihan of Rockford Park District. Public is invited. Info: Visit the Green Drinks Rockford, Facebook page or go to greendrinks.org.

Order Tickets for Documentary from ‘BIFF Cares’ – Film dealing with end-of-life issues presented by Beloit International Film Festival and Beloit Regional Hospice. Two showings: Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m. at Eclipse Center, Beloit, Wis. and Feb. 17, 2 p.m. at The Armory, Janesville, Wis. Tickets: $8 plus fees online and $9 (includes fees) at the door, available at BIFF Box Office when it opens at Visit Beloit Feb. 9. Proceeds will be shared with Beloit Regional Hospice. Info: www.BeloitFilmFest.org.

Registration for “Improving the Social Skills of Children with Disabilities” – UIC Specialized Care for Children, 4302 N. Main St. Date: Feb. 15, noon-2 p.m. Training for parents of children receiving special education services. Hosted by Family Matters PTIC. Two CPDUs available for educators. Free. Register by Feb. 8 at 866-436-7842, ext. 107. If accommodations are needed, call two weeks prior to training date.

Registration for Winter Night Hike – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Feb. 15. Meet at Jarrett Center at 6 p.m. For ages 6 and up. Free. Register by Feb. 13. Info: 814-234-8535, ext. 200.

Registration for Preschoolers! Farm Animals – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: Feb. 15, 10-11:30 a.m. Help the crew do chores. Wear work clothes. For ages 2 to 5. Cost: $15. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for Soap Making Workshop – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: Feb.16, 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Make a gentle soap using goat’s milk. Cost: $60. Info: 815-389-8455.

Registration for Lifescape Community Workshop on Safe Medicine Use – Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1045 Belvidere Road, Belvidere. Date: Feb. 16, after noon meal. Medication Use Safety Training for Seniors (MUST for Seniors) program. Info: 815-544-8058 or www.lifescapeservices.org.

Reservations for Lincoln Day Dinner Honoring Donald A. Manzullo – Cliffbreaker’s, 700 W. Riverside Blvd. Date: Feb. 16, 7 p.m. Winnebago County Republicans honor local volunteers, and former Rep. Donald A. Manzullo will receive a lifetime service award. Private reception, 5:45-6:30 p.m.Tickets: $60 dinner, $100 (reception and dinner). Reserve by mail at WCRCC, Box 7543, Rockford, IL 61126 or online at www.wcrcc.com.

Registration for Trip to Starved Rock – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Date: Feb. 17. Meet at Jarrett Prairie Center at 11 a.m. All ages. Fee: $15/person or $25/couple. Register by Feb. 13 at 815-234-8535.

Registration for Winter Farm Pioneers – Angelic Organics Learning Center, 1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Date: Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn outdoor skills like fire building, outdoor cooking, etc. Bring a sack lunch; first grade and up. Cost: $40. Info: 815-389-8455 or www.learngrowconnect.org.

Registration for Martial Arts – Freeport Park District, 1122 S. Burchard. Shaolin Kempo, Little Ninjas, Tae Kwon Do (beg. & Intr) and Tae Kwon Do (Adults). Fees: $50 residents, $55 non-residents. Register by Feb. 22 at 815-235-6114, ext. 0 or visit the Read Park Office at 1122 S. Burchard. Online registration is available at www.freeportparkdistrict.org.

Registration for Roller Skating Lessons – Freeport Park District, 1122 S. Burchard. Dates: March 5-26. Ages 5 and older. Free admission to open skate from 6-8 p.m. Fees: $20 resident, $25 non-resident. Register by March 1 at 815-235-6114, ext. 0 or visit the Read Park Office at 1122 S. Burchard. Online registration atwww.freeportparkdistrict.org.

Registration for Tai Chi Chuan – Freeport Park District, 1122 S. Burchard. Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays at Krape Park Community Building. Register by Feb. 22 at 815-235-6114, ext. 0 or visit the Read Park Office at 1122 S. Burchard. Online registration is at www.freeportparkdistrict.org.

Registration for Good Agricultural Practices Workshop – University of Illinois Extension Ogle County, 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon. Date: Feb. 19, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $30/person, $25 for an additional farm/family member. Pre-registration required by Feb. 15. Lunch and light refreshments provided. Call 815-732-2191 or register online at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo.

Reservations for 2013 Go Red for Women Luncheon – Giovanni’s Restaurant, 610 N. Bell School Road. Date: Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. American Heart Association event. Corporate table, $1,000. Individual tickets: Call for information. Info: 815-262-1428.

Reservations for MELD Sports Celebrity Event, “Let’s Play Ball” – Giovanni’s Restaurant, 610 N. Bell School Road. Date: Feb. 21, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Guests: Pat Hughes and Keith Moreland of the Cubs. Includes signing and Q&A. Proceeds to benefit MELD. Baseballs and other Cubs items available for purchase. Reserve at www.rockfordmeld.org or 815-633-6353, ext. 10.

Rock Valley College Dental Clinic seeks patients – RVC’s Stenstrom Center for Career Education, 4151 Samuelson Road. Call 815-921-3235.

Registration for NIU Engineering Job Fair – NIU-Rockford Campus, 8500 E. State St. Date: Feb. 22, 1-5 p.m. Participating companies will be provided with 3 feet of table top display space; rooms available for one-on-one meetings with students. Space is limited! Register now! Info: apetta@niu.edu.

Registration for Special Self-Defense Seminar for Females – 5695 Strathmoor Drive. Date: Feb. 23, noon-2 p.m. Taught by Matt Numrich of Elite Defense Systems. Learn the 7 self-defense moves every woman should know. Cost: $19. Info: 815-885-4758.

SWCD Annual Tree Sale – Evergreens, shade trees, shrubs. Rain barrels and conservation books are also available. Trees will be available for pick-up in late April. Info: 815-965-2392, ext. 3 or www.winnebagoswcd.org.

One-Day Valentine’s Day Special at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens – 1354 N. Second St. Sweetheart Special Feb. 14 only! Get married or renew your vows for $214. Includes 30-minute rental of meeting room; admission to Conservatory for couple and up to 4 guests; cake for two, 5×7 photograph, small flower bouquet, music, limited space availability. Reservations must be made by Feb. 11. Info: 815-987-1670 or www.rockfordparkdistrict.org.

Registration for “Tango Argentino: The Dance of Love” – Mendelssohn Hall, 406 N. Main St. Date: Feb. 15, 7-10 p.m. Valentine dance hosted by Maria Castello and Jacques Saint-Cyr. Starts with a class, followed by demonstrations and open dancing. Admission: $10/person or $14/couple. Reserve at 815-964-9713.

Registration for Self-Defense for Girls – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Date: Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-noon. For girls ages 9-13. Regular fee, $20, members’ fee, $15. Instructor Jimmie Getter. Info: 815-877-0118.

Mark the Date for Winnebago Buy Local’s 2013 Kickoff Celebration – Giovanni’s Restaurant, 610 N. Bell School Road. 6 p.m. Door prizes, hors d’oeuvres, networking, cash bar. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/471803176216224/.

Registration for Gardeners Pathway Workshop – Kishwaukee College Conference Center, 21193 Malta Road, Malta. Date: Feb. 23, all day. Choose from a selection of 17 workshops. Presented by U of I Extension DeKalb County Master Gardeners. Fee: $50, includes continental breakfast and garden lunch, welcome bag and select handouts. Also, a wide variety of vendors will be present. Door prizes, silent auction and Master Gardener Q & A. Register by Visa, MasterCard, or Discover at 815-825-2086, ext. 2040 or mail in registration form. See http://web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo. Deadline: Feb. 18.

Registration for Guest Chef Wine Dinner – Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road. Date: Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m. Terlato wine portfolio tasting, 6:30 p.m. featured dinner prepared by Chef Gale Gand with wines of Chapoutier. Cost: $150/person. Reserve by Feb. 7. Info: 815-316-3306.

Registration for Paranormal Investigation of Historic Coronado Theater – 314 N. Main St. Date: Feb. 23. Two sessions: 6-9 p.m. or 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Join an actual investigation team, TnT Paranormal. Cost: $25 advance, $30 at the event. Register at 815-871-4239 or www.hauntedrockford.com.

Order Tickets for Hononegah’s H.O.P.E. Foundation “Touch of Spring” Fundraiser – Benefit for Hononegah High School at American Center Banquet Hall, downtown Rockton. Date: March 2 with hint of Jimmy Buffett. Social hour, 5:30-6:30 p.m., dinner 6:30, dancing, 8-11 p.m. Tickets: $100/couple includes dinner, dancing, silent auction and chance to win cash prizes. 41 tickets drawn for cash prizes. Info: 815-624-5010.

Registration for SpaGirls: Skin Care 101 and Yoga – Womanspace, Reif Gallery, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Date: March 2, 10 a.m.-noon. Girls ages 9-13. Learn how your skin changes as you age and hormones change. Regular fee: $20, members’ fee, $15. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for Leadership Café: “Is an endowment a key to your organization’s long-term success?” – Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) at Rockford College, Burpee Center, 5050 E. State St. Date: Feb. 27. Free for NICNE members, $15 for non-members. Info: 815-394-4384.

Registration for Gallup’s Strengths Finder Community Education, Career and Leadership Growth Workshop – Rock Valley College, Woodward Technology Center, Rooms 117 & 119. Date: March 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Regular fee: $75, member fee, $60. Students with ID: $45. Ages 15 to adult. Register by March 4. Save $10 on workshop fees when registered and postmarked by midnight, Feb. 7. Must register via Womanspace at 3333 Maria Linden Drive, Rockford, 815-877-0118 or www.womanspace-rockford.org to receive discounted fees.

Registration for Annual Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference – Sinsinawa Mound Center, Sinsinawa, Wis. Date: March 9. Topics: Woodland management, wildlife, conservation, outdoor recreation, timber sale contracts, woodland erosion, forest vegetation management, crop tree management, invasive species, pruning, tree pests and diseases, using a GPS unit and more. Also: 2-hour fly-tying clinic. Cost: $40/person for early registration (on or before Feb. 8), or $50/person standard registration after. Deadline: Feb. 22. Includes continental breakfast, buffet luncheon, resource packet, handouts, coffee mug. Advance registration required. Info: 217-244-0535 or register online at http://extension.illinois.edu/go/tristateforest.

Registration for “What’s It Worth?” Antiques Appraisal – Cedar Crest Retirement Living, 1702 S. River Road, Janesville, Wis. Date: March 14, 2-5 p.m. Free and open to the public. Reservations required to have an item appraised. Info: 608-373-6304 or www.cedarcrestnet.com.

Reserve a Booth for 2013 Stephenson County Home Show – Highland Community College/YMCA Sports Complex, Freeport. Dates: March 16 & 17. Limited booth space available. Reserve at 815-232-4616.

Order Tickets for 4th Annual Goodwill Diva Runway Fashion Show & Dress Sale – Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center, 7801 E. State St. Dates: April 5-7. Tickets to fashion show, $30 adults, $15, ages 18 and younger. Available as of Feb. 15 at www.goodwillni.org/DIVA or call 815-987-6237.

Rasmussen College Career and Networking Expo – Tebala Shrine Center, 7910 Newburg Road. Date: Feb. 21, 1-5 p.m. Connect with employers and organizations, gain job-seeking knowledge. Free. For list of pre-event activities and participating employers, call 815-316-4814.

Reservations for Rockford Association for Minority Management Banquet – Giovanni’s Restaurant, 610 N. Bell School Road. Date: Feb. 22, 6 p.m. Scholarships will be awarded to African-American high school seniors who have shown exceptional leadership. Keynote speaker: Jeff Johnson. Tickets: $75/person; call 773-960-1192.

Volunteers Wanted for Wheelchair Basketball Championship Tournament – Harlem High School, 9229 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park. Dates: Feb. 23-24. Need volunteers ages 16 and older for various shifts. Contact Breane Cory of Rockford Park District by Friday, Feb. 15 at 815-987-1613 or breanecory@rockfordparkdistrict.org.

Registration for Lifescape Community Services Medication Workshop – Lifescape Office, 705 Kilburn Ave. Date: Feb. 27, 10 a.m. MUST program for Seniors. Space is limited. Register at 815-963-1609.

“Give a Pint, Get a Pint” – Throughout February, anyone who registers to donate a pint of blood to Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) will receive a coupon for a free pint of frozen custard from Culver’s (while supplies last). For more information or to make an appointment, call 877-RRVBC-99 or on the web at http://www.rrvbc.org.

Free Tax Preparation – Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. Tuesdays and Wednesdays thru early April. AARP volunteers will be at the center to help low- to moderate-income seniors with taxes. Appointments required; call RRC at 815-732-3252.

Wednesday, Feb. 6

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

Lunch & Learn: Options in Divorce – Womanspace, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Noon-1 p.m. A positive method called collaborative divorce, creating workable solutions. Bring a sack lunch. Sponsored by Sandra J. Slaga, attorney at law. Regular fee, $12, members’ fee, $10. Info: 815-877-0118.

Science Fiction Film Series: Them! – Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Ave., Freeport. 1 and 7 p.m. 1951 film. Giant ants attack locals in New Mexico. Admission: $5 per movie or $20 for entire series; tickets available at the box office. Thru April.

DigiPhoto – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, 2nd Floor Computer Room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Bring your camera with memory card, all cables and power cord or charger, and instruction booklet. Must have an e-mail address and be proficient on the Internet. Info: 815-965-7606.

LOL Club (Library Out Loud) – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 5-6 p.m. Ages 6-11. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

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

YA Advisory Board Meeting – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 6-7 p.m. Ages 13-19. To apply, stop by the Rockford Public Library and see Kathi Kresol in Youth Services, or call 815-965-7606, ext. 682 or kkresol@rockfordpubliclibrary.org.

Sweet Tooth Styles – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Young Adult Zone, 215 N. Wyman St. 7-8 p.m. Ages 10-19. For Valentines’ Day, craft your own edible jewelry. Info: 815-965-7606.

Thursday, Feb. 7

Heart Month Cholesterol Screening Clinic – Heartland Community Church, 1280 S. Alpine Road. Feb. 7 and 8, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 8 a.m.- noon. Walk-in, no appointment necessary. Heart Month special: Lipid Panel and Comprehensive Metabolic Panel for $25 (regularly $40). These tests require a 10-hour fast, but it is recommended to drink plenty of water prior to screening.

Morning and Evening Yoga Flow – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Road. Every Thurs., 9:30-10:45 a.m. Regular fee: $13/class; members’ fee: $12/class. Open to both women and men. Dress comfortably; bring a yoga mat. Info: 815-877-0118.

Adult Grief Support Groups – Beloit Regional Hospice, 655 Third St., Suite 200, Beloit, Wis. Daytime group meets 10-11:30 a.m.; evening group meets 6-7:30 p.m. Seven-week sessions. Call 608-363-7421 or 877-363-7421 and ask for Grief Department to register. Free.

Preschool Storytime – Rockton Centre Library, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. Noon-12:45 p.m. Ages 3-5 years. Info: 815-965-7606.

Mardi Gras – Rockton Centre Library, 3112 N. Rockton Ave. Noon-12:45 p.m. All ages. Read stories and make a craft. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Webinar: Basics of Fruit Insect Management – University of Illinois Extension, Boone County and Ogle County. 1 p.m. Info: 815-732-2191.

Get Smart with Your Smart Phone (2-week class) – Rockford Public Library East Branch, Friends Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 1-3 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Bring your smartphone with you to this hands-on class. Must attend both sessions. Registration is required. Info: 815-976-7606.

Learn to Play Hockey – Rockford Park District program begins at Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 N. Perryville Road, Loves Park. Six-week group sessions, skates provided. Registration/Info: www.rockfordparkdistrtict.org or 815-969-4069.

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.

Facebook – Rockford Public Library, Main Library 2nd Floor Computer Room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-4 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

Genealogy on the Internet – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, 2nd Floor Computer Room, 215 N. Wyman St. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Good mouse skills needed and familiarity with Internet . Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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.

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

“Twelve Mistakes Retirees Make with Their Finances” – The Speakeasy Restaurant, 19 N. High St., Janesville, Wis. Dates: Feb. 5 and 7, 5:15 p.m. Two workshops with Chad J. Karl, Certified Financial Planner Professional. Dinner served after the seminar. Reserve at 608-758-2222 or 866-765-CHAD.

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

Sweet Tooth Styles – Rockford Public Library, Montague Branch, Connie Lane Room, 1238 S. Winnebago St. 4-7 p.m. Ages 10-19. For Valentine’s Day, craft your own edible jewelry. Info: 815-965-7606.

Teen’Scape at Montague Branch – Montague Branch, 1238 Montague St. 4-7 p.m. Ages 10-19. Play games on Wii or Playstation, surf the Internet, play board games, 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.

Rockton Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner: Celebration of Excellence – American Center, 221 W. Main St., Rockton. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Keynote speaker Laurie Guest. Cost: $50 members, $60 non-members; table of 8 for $350. Reserve by Feb. 6 at rocktonchamber.com or send checks to 330 E. Main St., #700, Rockton, IL 61072.

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.

Family Reading Night – Brookview Elementary School, 1750 Madron Road. 5:45-7:30 p.m. Guest speaker and story-related activities.

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

Northern IL Tea Party Movie Night – New Life Tabernacle Church, 5414 Reimer Drive, Roscoe. 6:30 p.m. Globalism vs. America, Part II, feat. Michael Shaw. Free. Info: 815-277-1144.

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

PFLAG Meeting – Spring Creek United Church of Christ, 4500 Spring Creek Road. 7 p.m.

Lecture: “The Silk Road: A New History” – Beloit College, Moore Study Lounge, Pearsons Hall, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. 7:30 p.m. Yale University History Professor Hilary Dickinson will present the program. Free, open to the public.

Friday, Feb. 8

42nd Rockford Boat, Vacation & Fishing Show – Indoor Sports Center, 8800E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Feb. 8: 3-8 p.m. Feb. 9: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Feb. 10: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults: $7 or weekend pass, $10. Children under 12 and parking are free.

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

Conversational Spanish – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Bookworm Bakery & Café, 6685 E. State St. 4:30-6 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Info: 815-965-7606.

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

Public Skating – Carlson Arctic IceArena & 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.

“The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s” – Alzheimer’s Association-Rock River Area Office at Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Cost: $5 for materials. Register by Feb. 8 at 800-272-3900.

Girls, Let’s e-Read – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 W. Jefferson St. 4–5 p.m. Ages 9-12. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

First-Ever National Girl Scout Cookie Tasting Day – Rockford Service Center, 2820 McFarland Road. 4-6 p.m. Sample your favorite Girl Scout cookies for free! Order cookies locally and support your Girl Scouts.

Candlelight Hike – Beckman Mill County Park, 11450 S. County Highway H, west of Beloit. 5:15-l8 p.m. Individuals and families welcome; donations requested. Info: Rock County Parks Division at 608-757-5450.

Film: State of Fear – Beloit College, Richardson Auditorium, Morse-Ingersoll Hall, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m. Film from the U.S. Institute of Peace, Human Rights Film Series.

Saturday, Feb. 9

Straight from the Heart Donor Day with Rockford’s Country Q98.5, Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall and First Northern Credit Union – Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall, 7070 CherryVale N. Blvd., Rockford. 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Blood and marrow drive. Q98.5’s Q Crew will broadcast live from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Special edition, souvenir T-shirts and other prizes while supplies last. Register to win assorted prizes.

ACT Prep Courses – Guilford High School, 5620 Spring Creek Road. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Students must register in their counseling offices by Jan. 25. Cost: $20.

SPAY Illinois Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic – Doggie Day Spa, 300 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. By appointment only; cash or credit accepted, no personal checks. Various prices on vaccines; no exam fee when receiving vaccines. Info: 877-475-7729.

Family Days at Klehm – Klehm Arboretum & Gardens, 2715 S. Main St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Theme: “Take A Fresh Look at Winter.” Guided photography walk, noon-2 p.m. Cost: $10 per family. Photo walk, free to members; non-members included with admission. Info: 815-965-8146.

42nd Rockford Boat, Vacation & Fishing Show – Indoor Sports Center, 8800E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Feb. 9: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Feb. 10: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults: $7 or weekend pass, $10. Children under 12 and parking are free.

Louisville Slugger National Demo Day – Triple Play, 8289 Burden Road, Machesney Park. 12-4 p.m. Introduction of new, reinvented 2013 bat product line. Players at all levels, from youth to college, can try the most technologically advanced bats on the market and receive feedback from bat professionals.

Atwood Wanderings – Atwood Environmental Center, 2685 New Milford School Road. 9 a.m. Youth ages 6-12. Cost: $7/person ($9 non-resident), or participants can bring a sack lunch and save $2 by registering online for same-day morning and afternoon programs. Parents welcome. Info: 815-969-4069 or www.rockfordparkdistrict.org.

“How to Grow Great Lilies in the Rockford Area” – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. 9:30-11 a.m. Wisconsin Illinois Lily Society Pres. Woodruff Imberman will make the presentation with slide show. Cost: Free for Klehm members, $15 for non-members. Pre-register at 815-965-8146.

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

Using Your Kindle Fire – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends Community Meeting Room, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ages 13 and older. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Burpee Explorers: Exploring Invertebrate Hearts – Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. 1-2:30 p.m. For ages 6 years and up with an adult. Cost: $18 per child members, $20 per child non-members. Pre-registration and payment is required. Register the child; the adult is free and must attend. Info: 815-965-3433, ext. 1020.

Meet the Tuskegee Airmen – Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. 1-4:30 p.m. Cost $5. Two original Tuskegee Airmen, members of the Chicago “DODO” Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, will tell about their experiences while in training. Karyn Taylor will present a special tribute to her father, World War II liaison pilot Dr. Welton Taylor. Info: 815-969-1999.

Loco for Choco! – Rockford Public Library Main Library, Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 3-5 p.m. Ages 13-19. Create your own delectable chocolate treats. Registration is required. Info: 815-96507606.

PAWS Fifth Annual Fur Ball – Giovanni’s Restaurant, 610 N. Bell School Road. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., music by Second City Chorus, dinner at 6:30, dancing to the band “Can’t Touch This,” 9 p.m.-midnight. Tickets: $65/person or $110/couple, includes entertainment, dinner and dancing. Also raffles, silent and live auctions. Info: 815-299-7297 or visit www. Pawshs.org.

Excel 2010 in a Day – Rockford Public Library, Main Library 2nd Floor Computer Room, 215 N. Wyman St. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages 13 and up. Learn the fundamentals of Excel 2010, a spreadsheet program that allows you to organize, calculate and analyze data. Prerequisite: Must have used MS Word in the past and have good mouse skills. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

Saturday Spectacular: I “Heart” YOU!” – Rockford Public Library, Main Library, Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 11:15-11:45 a.m. All ages. Info: 815-965-7606.

Rockford Cage Fights – Tebala Shrine Center, 7910 Newburg Road. Doors open 5:30 p.m., fight starts at 6 p.m. Tickets: RockfordCageFights.com.

Meditation – Womanspace Library, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Dates: Feb. 6 and 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Women and men, age 14 to adult. With Dr. Shanti Hulsebus. Regular fee: $13/class, members’ fee, $12/class. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat or rug, blanket. Info: 815-877-0118.

Italian Dinner Buffet and “Divine 9” Step/Stroll Show – Ethnic Heritage Museum Black History Month event at Rockford College, Burpee Center, Regents Hall, 5050 E. State St. 6 p.m. Tickets: $25 adults, $15 students. College students must present their ID. Register/Info: www.ethnicheritagemuseum.org.

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.

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.

Hockey: Rockford IceHogs vs. Houston Aeros – 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.

Sunday, Feb. 10

42nd Rockford Boat, Vacation & Fishing Show – Indoor Sports Center, 8800E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Feb. 10: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults: $7 or weekend pass, $10. Children under 12 and parking are free.

League of Women Voters’ Program on Woman Suffrage – La Casa Grande, 618 4th St., Beloit, Wis. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Speaker is author Tom McBride. Tickets: $38 public, $32 members. Reserve by Feb. 5. Info: 608-365-0089.

“Branching Out: When Trees Get a Second Life” – Cherry Valley Public Library District, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 2 p.m. With Paul Morrison, a former engineer who started Wood Cycle, a custom woodworking business in Oregon, Wis. 11 years ago. Register for this free program at 815-332-5161.

Chocolate Sundae Sunday – Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. 2-4 p.m. Design your own sundae and try arts and crafts. Music by Dixieland Docs. Cost: $1.50 members, $2.50 public; Museum admission is extra.

Sweetheart Skate Event – Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 N. Perryville Road. 2-4 p.m. Skate to music by a DJ; free Learn to Skate lessons. Admission $5, includes skate rental; ages 2 and younger admitted free. Info: 815-969-4069.

Mayoral and Aldermanic Candidates Forum – Allen Chapel, 3000 Rural St. 2-4 p.m. Info: 815-964-7111.

WNIJ Radio: Maya Angelou’s Black History Month Special – Conversations with award-winning African-Americans. 6 p.m.

“Is Marriage Obsolete? Why More People Are Saying, ‘I Don’t’” – Lifetree Cafe, Meg’s Daily Grind, 1141 N. Alpine Road. 7 p.m. Examining the declining marriage rate and the underlying causes of the trend. Free. Info: 815-797-9LTC.

Monday, Feb. 11

Rockford City Council meeting – Council Chambers, Second Floor, Rockford City Hall, 425 E. State St. 6 p.m.

17th Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference – Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road. Hosted by University of Illinois Extension and University of Wisconsin-Extension. Cost: $40/person or $50 for late registration (after Feb. 7). Includes two general education sessions, choice of four breakfast sessions, continental breakfast and lunch. Info: 815-986-4357 or http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw.

Doctor With A Heart – 1st Step Chiropractic,4519 Highcrest Road, Rockford, is collecting donations for Rock River Valley Food Pantry the week of Feb. 11-15. Bring non-perishable foods; bring friends, family and those you wish were family under NUCCA care for only $57 for the initial examination and pre-adjustment X-rays. Info: 815-398-4500.

Teen’Scape – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends Community Meeting Room, 6685 E.
State St. 4-7 p.m. Ages 10-19. Play games on Wii or Playstation, surf the Internet play board games, make crafts. Info: 815-965-7606.

LOL Club (Library Out Loud) – Rockford Public Library, Lewis Lemon Branch, 1988 W. Jefferson St. 4-5 p.m. Ages 6-11. Info: 815-965-7606.

Sweet Tooth Styles – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, 6685 E. State St. 5-7 p.m. Ages 10-19. For Valentine’s Day, craft your own edible jewelry. Info: 815-965-7606.

Anti-Bullying and Safety Course – Elite Defense Systems, 5695 Strathmoor Drive. Dates: Feb. 11-March 4, 6:15-7 p.m. Fee: $39. Info: 815-885-4758.

U of I Extension Radon Program – Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley. 6-7:30 p.m. Information on the health risks of radon, how it enters our homes, how to test for concentrated levels. Cost: $5/person, includes a free radon test kit and informational handouts. Register at 815-986-4357.

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

Infant & Toddler CPR – OSF St. Anthony Medical Center conference rooms, 5666 E. State St. 7-9 p.m. One-day class. Cost: $25 per couple or $12.50 individual. Registration free to those registered in one of the prenatal classes. Info: 815-227-2695.

Adult Street Safe Self-Defense Course – 5695 Strathmoor Drive. Dates: Mondays, Feb. 11-March 4, 7-8 p.m. Open to all adults, age 16 and up. Taught by Matt Numrich of Elite Defense Systems. Cost: $39. Info: 815-885-4758.

Zazen (Seated Meditation) – Lazy Dog Yoga Studio, Integral Therapy Center, 5428 Williams Drive, Roscoe. 7:45 p.m. With Zen Master Meido Moore Roshi. Info: 815-985-7283.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 12

Rockford Board of Education meeting – Rockford Public School District Administration Building, third-floor board room, 501 Seventh St. 7 p.m.

Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday All-You-Can-Eat Swedish Pancake Brunch – Trinity Lutheran Church, 200 N. First St. 9 a.m.-11p.m. With pork sausage, syrup and lingonberries. Music by Bob Peterson on fiddle, June Taylor on piano. Cost: $6 adults, $3, children age 12 and younger. Proceeds to benefit Trinity House (helps MELD, Mosaic and Shelter Care Ministries). Tickets at the door. Info: 815-963-4446.

“And the Clock Struck Three: Quick Responses to Stroke Symptoms” – OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Conference Rooms, 5666 E. State St. 5-7 p.m. Free health screenings, 5-6 p.m. Information booths. R. David Millard, RN, DC, BS, BSc, stroke coordinator from Illinois Neurological Institute, will present the program. Registration is appreciated. Info: 815-395-5493.

Ballroom Dancing Classes – Krape Park Community Building, Freeport. Dates: Feb. 5-19, 7-8:15 p.m. Fees: $22.50 residents, $26 non-residents. Register by Jan. 29 by calling 815-235-6114, ext. 0 to charge by phone or stop by Read Park office at 1122 S. Burchard.

Learn to Skate – Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 N. Perryville Road, Loves Park. Figure skating. Private lessons available. Register now at www.rockfordparkdistrict.org or at Customer Service locations, or call 815-969-4069.

Reboot Illinois Town Hall Meeting – Rockford Public Library, East Branch, Friends of RPL Community Room, 6685 E. State St. 6 p.m. Addressing Illinois’ financial problems and corruption. With video and PowerPoint presentation, Q & A. Open to public.

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

Schindler’s List – Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 students and seniors. Discounted ticket package also available.

2nd Tuesday Book Group: The Space Between Us – East Branch, Bookworm Bakery & Cafe, 6685 E. State St. 6:45-8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Info: 815-965-7606.

Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest – Jefferson High School, 4145 Samuelson Road. 7-9 p.m. First- and second-place winners will advance to state competition March 8 in Springfield. Free, open to public.

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

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From the Feb. 6-12, 2013, issue