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An Evening with Edgar Allen Poe Sept. 21 benefits Pec schools

From press release “All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.”—Edgar Allen Poe PECATONICA, Ill.—Intriguing, thought-provoking, and
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September 17, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Dance Company’s Young Choreographers’ Concert Sept. 18

From press release Rockford Dance Company (RDC) presents the 10th Annual Young Choreographers’ Concert, featuring the choreography of the members of
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September 17, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

DeKalb County RAMP Wheel-A-Thon Sept. 18

From press release DEKALB, Ill.—The 10th annual DeKalb County Wheel-A-Thon will roll in Saturday, Sept. 18, to raise awareness and funds
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September 17, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Sept. 17 fund-raiser for Womanspace at Artale Wine Co.

From press release Womanspace announces a Wine Tasting at Artale Wine Co., 6876 Springcreek Road, Rockford, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.,
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September 16, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

District 205 examines student assignment options

From press release A 63-page report released Sept. 13 contains the opinions of parents, staff and community members regarding student assignment
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September 16, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Red Cross Rock River Chapter to assist local family displaced by fire

From press release The Rock River Chapter of the American Red Cross is assessing the needs of the family displaced by
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September 16, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Carl and Dianna Cole ‘Jazzin’ It Up’ Sept. 23 at Mendelssohn

From press release Carl and Dianna Cole of Sounds Of Good News (SOGN) Productions are “Jazzin’ It Up” with their annual
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September 16, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Sign the petition to bring Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to Rockford

From press release Rock the Air is a campaign for the Rockford region to show Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University that this is
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September 15, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Four PAWS ReSale Boutique opens Sept. 23 to benefit Humane Society

From press release Everyone is invited to attend the Open House Party for Four PAWS ReSale Boutique Thrift Store, a thrift
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September 15, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Tickets on sale Sept. 17 for George Jones concert at Coronado

From press release Country legend George Jones will perform at the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford at 8 p.m., Friday,
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September 15, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Leaf River’s River Valley Center hosts open stage Sept. 17

From press release LEAF RIVER, Ill.—River Valley Center (RVC) in Leaf River, Ill.—the former grade school on the south end of
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September 15, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

See photos from Sept. 11 Bone Soiree at Burpee Museum of Natural History

From press release Burpee Museum of Natural History held its Bone Soiree fund-raiser Sept. 11 at the museum, 737 N.
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September 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Symphony offers outreach activities prior to Jeffrey Biegel performance

From press release Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) has announced two outreach activities in conjunction with the arrival of guest pianist Jeffrey
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September 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

‘Have Your Cake & Eat It Too!’ Sept. 15 at Clock Tower

From press release Rosie’s Birthday Club will host their first “fun-raiser”—“Have Your Cake & Eat It Too!”—from 5 to 8 p.m.,
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September 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: When the wild meet the tame

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University With the rapid growth of urbanization these days, people are coming into contact
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September 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Learn more about immigration at Sept. 20 open forum

From press release Learn more about immigration at an open forum, free to the public, followed by a “know your rights”
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September 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford Dance Company season begins Sept. 18 with Young Choreographers’ Concert

From press release Rockford Dance Company (RDC) has unveiled its schedule of four shows for the 2010-2011 season. Season subscriptions are
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September 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Sept. 16 ‘Curtain Up!’ event at Coronado unveils 2010-2011 Rockford arts, entertainment seasons

From press release The Rockford arts community will present “Curtain Up!”, a new kickoff event for Rockford’s arts and entertainment organizations’
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September 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Grandparents’ Day Sept. 12 at Discovery Center Museum

From press release Rustle up those grandkids and head down to Discovery Center for an afternoon of fun from 1 to
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September 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rock River Chapter Red Cross director resigns

From press release Dr. Robert Willis, executive director of the Rock River Chapter of the American Red Cross, has announced his
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September 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Belvidere’s Summerfield Zoo welcomes Fennec Fox kitten Sept. 11, medieval reenactors Sept. 12

From press release BELVIDERE, Ill.—Summerfield Zoo has announced the arrival of a female Fennec Fox kitten. The zoo will also welcome
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September 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Christ the Rock Lutheran Church to offer free voter registration

From press release Free voter registration will be held at Christ the Rock Lutheran Church, 8330 Newburg Road (at Mill and
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September 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Second City Chorus presents ‘Saturday Night Jive’ Sept. 11

From press release BELVIDERE, Ill.—Second City Chorus, the Rockford-Belvidere premiere barbershop chorus, will present its annual show titled “Saturday Night Jive—Second
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September 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Blood and marrow registration drive Sept. 11 at Allen Chapel

From press release Saturday, Sept. 11, the Rock River Valley Blood Center’s (RRVBC) Be The Match Marrow Program, along with 6-year-old
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September 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Breakdancing competition Sept. 11 at nCenter in Rockford

From press release Midwest Monsters Breakdancing Crew (partners of The Hip Hop Congress of Rockford) is hosting the fourth annual Battle
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September 9, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Meg’s Daily Grind Golf Play Day benefits Huntington’s disease

From press release Meg’s Daily Grind is hosting its annual Golf Play Day Friday, Sept. 10, at Swan Hills Golf Course.
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September 9, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts announces fall line-up of 39th season

From press release In September, Charlotte’s Web will kick off its 39th season of presenting original artists in Rockford. The Web
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September 9, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Local author hosts book-signing at Hailey’s Winery in Byron Sept. 10

From press release BYRON, Ill.—Local resident Judi Coltman has recently written a book, Is it Just me? or Is Everyone a
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September 9, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Dance Company offers ballet program for Hispanic children

From press release Rockford Dance Company (RDC) has scholarships available for beginning ballet class for Hispanic children between the ages of
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September 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Health Department offers early flu shot clinic Sept. 9-11

From press release Winnebago County Health Department will offer an early flu vaccination clinic at Heartland Community Church, 1280 S. Alpine,
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September 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Open auditions for haunted houses Sept. 9, 11-12

From press release For one month of pure terror, scare the living daylights out of people as the most gruesome, horrible
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September 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

OSF St. Anthony invites community to Children’s Health & Safety Safari

From press release Sponsored by the OSF Saint Anthony pediatrics, trauma emergency services and Lifeline departments, the Ninth Annual Children’s Health
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September 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Emergency meeting of River District Sept. 9 at Brewery Building

By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher As a co-founder of the River District and as a River District member, I am calling
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September 7, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Annual Pecatonica River Clean-Up Sunday, Sept. 5

From press release The United Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation, along with Rock Hollow Conservation Club, will hold its annual Pecatonica River Clean-Up
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September 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

State prisons chief to resign in wake of early-release controversy

From press release SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—Following a firestorm of controversy surrounding Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn’s (D) early-release prison program, this governor’s office
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September 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Sundance award-winning film Fuel to be screened at JustGoods Sept. 13

From press release The Sundance award-winning film Fuel will be shown at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13, at the JustGoods fair
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September 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Civic Federation: Higher interest costs will harm Illinois taxpayers

From press release SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—In a sign of Illinois’ worsening fiscal climate, a recent study by the non-partisan Civic Federation suggests
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September 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford man charged with possession with intent to deliver heroin

From press release Rico O. Graham, 36, of Rockford, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver 1-15 grams
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September 2, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

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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September 2, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

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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September 2, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

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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September 2, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 3 Comments

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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September 2, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

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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August 27, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

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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August 26, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

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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August 26, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

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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August 26, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

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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August 20, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

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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August 20, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

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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August 20, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

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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August 20, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

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