http://www.wifr.com/community/events RSS Feed for WIFR - Community - Events en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 13:32:15 GMT http://www.wifr.com/community/events/208641851.html Gymnastics academy of Rockford All-Star cheer team fundraiser. Some of our Silent auction items: Seize the view photography package, JC Penney Portrait package, Target portrait package, Massage, Mary Kay cosmetic Basket, 5 blue ray movie night baskets, Bath & body Fusion basket, Culver's basket, Manicure, 2 hair Cut & Highlight from Restauro Salon. More being added http://www.wifr.com/community/events/208634521.html Tickets are $5 for the pancake and bacon breakfast. Proceeds are for the fundraising efforts for the Susan G Komen 3-Day 60 mile walk. We will walk 20 miles a day for 3 consecutive days. Donations also at the3day.org. http://www.wifr.com/community/events/208459401.html Event for people with disabilities and their families/staff http://www.wifr.com/community/events/208459351.html Blood Drive to help boost summer blood supply. http://www.wifr.com/community/events/208285011.html Come out and help support Ryan's Raiders. All proceeds to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation! Moonlight Bowling includes 3 games of 9 pin No Tap and shoes. Participate in the Silent Auction, $1 raffles and 50/50. Food available at the snack bar for purchase. Tickets: $15 in advance or $20 at the door. If you would like to donate a lane sponsor, silent auction items, or volunteer. Call Dorothy at 815-222-9937. http://www.wifr.com/community/events/208284761.html Open to the public live music all day event with food and fun for all ages. Face Painting, Games, & Prizes for the kids. http://www.wifr.com/community/events/208145821.html On the first Friday evening of every month, Downtown Durand will open up to the region with a host of events from entertainment; food and refreshments; activities; social interaction; and extended hours from the businesses on the square. After the businesses close at 8 p.m., there will be a movie shown downtown. The family-friendly movie is free. Guests should bring their own chairs and blankets. Concessions will be available. Friday Night Frenzy is brought to you through a joint effort of multiple Durand Revitalization committees along with D.A.R.T.S. and area businesses. Friday Night Frenzy is part of the ongoing effort to bring together area residents with local retailers and services; attract new businesses to Durand; and create a new social, cultural and entertainment scene right here in the community. With all ages welcome, this is a great opportunity to see what Durand has to offer to its local residents and neighboring communities. Representatives from other area businesses will also be available to share what products and services are available right here in Durand, Lake Summerset, and beyond. Visitors to Friday Night Frenzy can expect a different experience every month with new specials, entertainment and presentations for the whole family. So whether you’re looking for chance to sample the local fare or just get out and have a good time, come out for the inaugural Friday Night Frenzy on June 7 from 5-8 p.m. http://www.wifr.com/community/events/208145311.html The Alpine Kiwanis Club of Rockford announces their annual BRAT DAYS, Friday, July 19 from 11:00AM-8:00PM and Saturday, July 20 from 11:00AM-5:00PM. The two-day event will be held at three locations: Edgebrook Center, Schnucks on E. State St. and Schnucks at N. Alpine and Harlem Rd. Each site will feature live entertainment. Drive-thru service available at both Logli locations. Ticket prices are $5.00 in advance and $6.00 on-site (day of) and include choice of Johnsonville Brat, ¼ lb. All-Beef Johnsonville Hot Dog or Meatless Barbeque, chips and beverage of choice. Note - Vegetarian Brats will be available at the Schnucks N. Alpine & Harlem Rd. Location ONLY. Tickets can be purchased at the Customer Service Counter at both Schnucks locations – E. State St. and N. Alpine & Harlem Rd., all Alpine Bank locations and MembersAlliance Credit Union locations at S. Alpine Rd. and Olde Creek Rd. WANT BRATS FOR BREAKFAST? Join Alpine Kiwanis and 23WIFR for “Take Your Brat to Work Day” at the Schnucks N. Alpine & Harlem Rd. location only - Friday, July 19 from 6AM – 9AM - Drive thru only. Breakfast Brats are $2.50 each. 100% of the profit from Brat Days is given directly to local non-profits, for area youth scholarships and to national disasters. The Alpine Kiwanis Club has given more than $1,000,000 to help those in need both locally and internationally. For entertainment schedule go to www.alpinekiwanis-il.org. To place large orders (50 or more) call 815-979-5249. http://www.wifr.com/community/events/208117651.html PRESENTER: Mr. Stanley Campbell, Executive Director of Rockford Urban Ministries. Mr. Campbell has been to Cuba six times in the last twenty years, and each time found the country changed, charming and challenging. Join Mr. Campbell as he enlightens and entertains us about his latest escapades in he embargoed island. He will not only relate the many ways Americans can enter (and leave) Cuba, but also the challenges of finding collectibles, including coins, stamps, banknotes, books and almost anything else. Stanley Campbell is a long time member of the Rockford Stamp Club and has been collecting stamps since a young man. A highlight of his presentation will be a Powerpoint slide show and actual items collected while in Cuba. Sponsored by the Rockford Stamp Club. The program is free. http://www.wifr.com/community/events/208117531.html Gun & Knife Show, All State and Federal Laws Apply, Sat June 1, 8-4 & Sun June 2, 8-3, At Winnebago County Fairgrounds, 510 W. First Street, Pecatonica, IL. Admission $5.00, Buy, Sell or Trade Firearms, Firearm related items, Archery items or Knives and related items. Also Hunting and Fishing items. Email to gunshow@nirpc.com for Gun Show Flyer. Sponsored by Northern IL Rifle & Pistol Club. Boy Scouts will be serving Breakfast & Lunch as a fund raiser. Web Site: www.nirpc.com . Gun Show Hot Line 815-964-6134.