RCFBand offers free Christian concerts—rehearsals start Sept. 7

From press release Music with a mission: that summarizes the purpose of RCFBand, a 35-piece community concert band with a Christian
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Lena Historical Society exhibit celebrates roots of American music

From press release LENA, Ill.—Lena’s Historical Society is one of six small towns in Illinois to be chosen to host an
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National Gun Collectors Association presents ‘Military and Gun Show’

From press release Experts are in town looking for rare military items and all types of guns! If you have a
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Fireside to be first theater in Wisconsin to stage Hairspray

From press release FORT ATKINSON, Wis.—It’s time to let your hair down, and dance the night away! Fireside Dinner Theatre announced it
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Board approves one fee increase, lays over others

• News and notes from the Aug. 26 Winnebago County Board meeting By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Although a vote was expected
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Suspect in custody following armed robbery at Villa Di Roma

From press release At 1:55 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 26, Rockford Police officers responded to Villa Di Roma, 1620 Harrison Ave., regarding
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Auditions for TownSquare’s The Mystery of Edwin Drood Aug. 30-31

From press release WOODSTOCK, Ill.—TownSquare Players (TSP), the oldest resident community theater company of the Woodstock Opera House, has announced details
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Playground to be built at Barbour Language Academy Aug. 28

From press release More than 200 volunteers from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Rockford Public Schools, organizers from KaBOOM!
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Forest City Queen riverboat resumes operations on Rock River

From press release Rockford Park District’s Forest City Queen riverboat has resumed operations following the lifting of boating restrictions on the
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Dog Wash Aug. 21 in parking lot at Rockford Career College

From press release The Veterinary Technicians’ Club of Rockford Career College will host their first “Dog Wash” from noon to 4
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Hailey Rath Memorial Event Aug. 21 in Beloit, Wis., raises awareness, funds for organ and tissue donation

From press release BELOIT, Wis.—The fourth annual Hailey Rath Memorial Event will be this Saturday, Aug. 21, at The Rock in
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Belvidere’s Summerfield Zoo welcomes Canadian Lynx kitten

From press release BELVIDERE, Ill.—Summerfield Zoo, 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere, Ill., has announced the arrival of a female Canadian Lynx kitten.
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Rock River open to boaters in Winnebago County, sheriff declares

From press release Winnebago County Sheriff Richard A. Meyers has announced the lifting of the “no wake order” effective immediately for
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August 19, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Crow in Winnebago County positive for West Nile virus

From press release The Winnebago County Health Department announced Aug. 19 that one crow, found in Loves Park’s 61111 ZIP code
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Band from Swedish sister city performs in Rockford Aug. 19-25

From press release A brass band from Rockford’s sister city, Borgholm, Sweden, will visit Rockford Aug. 19-25. The band, named Bara Mässingen,
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Chili cooks invited to Durand competition—Aug. 21 deadline

From press release DURAND, Ill.—Chili chefs who think their recipes are the best are invited to prove it at the “8th
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Rasmussen College hosts Career and Networking Fair Aug. 19 at Clock Tower

From press release Rasmussen College will host a free Career and Networking Fair for residents of the surrounding communities at its
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Low-cost pet vaccine clinic for dogs and cats Aug. 20

From press release New Beginnings Cat Shelter will hold a low-cost pet vaccine clinic for dogs and cats from noon to
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Aug. 18 Saint Anthony program explores balance, dizziness

From press release When we were children, we thought that twirling in circles until we were dizzy and fell down was
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Manzullo continues ‘America Speaking Out’ tour with citizens’ meetings Aug. 18, 23, 24

From press release U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) is inviting northern Illinois residents to join him for citizens’ meetings in Belvidere,
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DeKalb County RAMP’s Wheel-A-Thon Kick-Off Aug. 18 at Sycamore Culver’s

From press release SYCAMORE, Ill.—DeKalb County RAMP is partnering with Culver’s in Sycamore, Ill., for DeKalb County RAMP’s 10th Annual Wheel-A-Thon
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Living on the Land Program holds free information session in Pecatonica Aug. 18

From press release University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County will hold a free, public information session about the Illinois Living on the
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Back-to-School Health & Safety Fair Aug. 18 at Salvation Army Millennium Center

From press release Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) presents “Blastoff! Back-to-School Health & Safety Fair” for children from 3 to 7
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Women’s baseball teams to play at Beyer Stadium—former home of the Peaches—Aug. 18

From press release Rockford Park District will host a women’s baseball game at Beyer Stadium, 333 15th Ave., Rockford, at 6
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Deadline Aug. 20 for State of the Arts Award nominations

From press release Rockford Area Arts Council urges the public to consider honoring an arts advocate or business, an individual artist
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Massbach Ridge Winery hosts Pre-Harvest Open House Aug. 21

From press release ELIZABETH, Ill.—Massbach Ridge Winery, Elizabeth, Ill., received a Double Gold for their 2009 Daffodil White Wine at the
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Sophie B. Hawkins, Emily Hurd, Kelly Steward, Lexy Charms Fashion Show highlight Aug. 14 Green Lights Night

From press release Downtown Rockford is pulsing with energy this summer thanks to a new outdoor concert series called Green Light
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Seven new vendors at today’s (Aug. 13) Rockford City Market, 3-7 p.m.

From press release At least seven new vendors—for a total of 40 vendors—will be featured at today’s (Friday, Aug. 13) Rockford
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County Board: Tax break approved for company that won’t reveal identity

• News and notes from the Aug. 12 Winnebago County Board meeting By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer After lengthy debate, members of
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Freeport Art Museum offers portraiture, watercolor classes

From press release FREEPORT, Ill.—Freeport Art Museum (FAM) is offering adult art classes in Portraiture in Oils and Watercolor Painting this
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August 12, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Learn about CROP Hunger Walk at free event Aug. 12

From press release Julia Jones, associate director of Church World Service, the recipient of Hunger Walk funds, will update the community
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Former U.S. Rep. Rostenkowski dies at 82

From staff reports Former U.S. Rep. Dan Rostenkowski (D-Ill.), who represented Chicago’s northwest side from 1959 until 1995, died Wednesday,
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August 11, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford City Council: Funding for The Element approved after reduction

• News and notes from the Aug. 9 Rockford City Council meeting By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer After weeks of delay, aldermen
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VJ Day, 65 years later—a celebration Aug. 15 in Dixon

By Rick Munson A little after noon on Aug. 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito’s announcement of Japan’s acceptance of the terms of
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August 11, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Habitat for Humanity seeks future home buyers

From press release Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity (RAHFH) will be accepting applications at a seminar Aug. 14 for potential home
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YWCA to offer Microsoft courses in Word and Excel

From press release The YWCA will again offer job readiness computer skills training in Microsoft Word and Excel. These classes have
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Dance Company offers Bailé Initiative for Hispanic Children

From press release Rockford Dance Company has scholarships for beginning ballet class for Hispanic children between the ages of 6 and
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MoveOn members gather Aug. 10 to urge Manzullo to support Fight Washington Corruption Pledge

From press release Beginning at noon, Tuesday, Aug. 10, MoveOn members will gather at State and Fairview in Rockford to urge
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CROP Hunger Walk to present check to Rockford Food Pantry Coalition Aug. 10

From press release David Jones, chairman of the Rockford area CROP Hunger Walk, will present a $465 check to the Rockford
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Noodles & Company opens on East State Aug. 12

From press release Noodles & Company, the restaurant that serves made-to-order noodles, soups and salads inspired from around the world, will
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August 6, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford’s Midtown District launches website—midtowndistrict.com

From press release Midtown District has launched its website in its continued efforts to promote development in the area. The site
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State Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 6-15; help clothe the homeless during CherryVale’s concurrent Clothes for Kids program

From press release Stock up on back-to-school apparel, shoes and school supplies during the tax-free shopping period Aug. 6-15. Consumers will enjoy
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Young Democrats of Winnebago County meet Aug. 7

From press release The Young Democrats of Winnebago County will meet at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 7, at Katie’s Cup, 502
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August 6, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Curtains going up on TLP’s series of summer successes

By Bill Beard Curtains, a delightful musical comedy by Kander and Ebb, is lighting up the stage and the audiences at
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August 5, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Summer Reading Club’s Finishers’ Party at Magic Waters Aug. 6

From press release The Rockford Public Library 2010 Summer Reading Club, “Scare Up a Good Book,” culminates with a Finishers’ Party
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Rockford to be honored as a StormReady Community Aug. 11

From press release ROMEOVILLE, Ill.—The Chicago Area StormReady Advisory Board has certified the city of Rockford as a StormReady Community. A
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August 5, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Breakdancing workshop at Rockford Public Library Aug. 7

From press release Rockford Public Library and Hip Hop Congress of Rockford are hosting a B-boy workshop from noon to 2
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‘Dogs and Suds’ fund-raiser Aug. 8

From press release Join SaveAPett and 2nd Cousins Bar & Grill for “Dogs and Suds” fund-raiser from 1-5 p.m., Sunday, Aug.
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Chem Lab Family Friday event at Discovery Center Aug. 6

From press release Measure, pour and mix your way into the scientific method as you experiment with chemical reactions during Chem
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August 4, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Joni and Friends now on TLN

From press release AURORA, Ill.—The Total Living Network (TLN Comcast Digital Basic Cable Channel 138) is now airing the inspirational Joni
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August 4, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)


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