http://www.wifr.com/community/events RSS Feed for WIFR - Community - Events en-us Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:24:35 GMT http://www.wifr.com/community/events/30675494.html Cost: $5.00 perperson donation,includes; food, entertainment, doorprize tickets. Bands: Crunchy Frogs and 90 West. The Rockford RageRoller Derby girls will bet here and Sweet Sounds. Free giveaways, 50/50 and sponsor B.A.D.D.withinfor for a nationwide raffle for a Harley and 2 vintage trucks. The proceeds go to Sonny, a onderful father, husband and friend. He lost his left leg and his right leg is pieced together. This tragedy was caused by a drunk driver who drove into a group of people standing outside. Please come and help this young man. Have a heart. http://www.wifr.com/community/events/30675469.html All you can eat Brunch. Tickets in advance $7.50 Adults, $3.50 Children(815-443-2478) or sold at the door $8.00 Adults, $4.00 Children. 2 & Under Free. Also, silent auction, flu shots given until 1 p.m. Handicapped Accessible. http://www.wifr.com/community/events/30675434.html The Rock Valley College Booster Club will be hosting the 10th annual Taste the Hops beer tasting event on Saturday, November 8, 7-11 p.m. at Giovanni’s in Rockford. There will be dinner, dancing, and dessert along with the opportunity to sample over 30 different beers and wines. Clutch Cargo will also perform and there will be a silent auction open to all attendees. Tickets are just $35 and can be purchased in advance by calling (815) 921-3801. Tables of 10 are also available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit the Rock Valley College Booster Club, which helps support the athletic program at Rock Valley College. http://www.wifr.com/community/events/30614199.html The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Rock Valley College presents a Small Business Lecture Series. Thinking about expanding your business? Or, maybe you are just wondering how you're going to survive the most recent economic downturn. Here is a suggestion…join us for our Advanced Strategic Planning Class. Sponsored by the City of Rockford, the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Rock Valley College has four great seminars and lectures scheduled each Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., beginning on October 29, 2008. After completing the four week lecture series, participants are eligible for an additional five to six sessions of individual one-on-one counseling (on-site if desired) to assist them in creating their individualized Advanced Strategic Business Plan. The four seminar/lectures will cover the following topics: Strategic Marketing; Human Resource Management; Financial Strategies for the Small Business; and Tax Planning. You must be in business for at least one year to qualify as a participant. Seats are limited so register early by calling Cari Fuller at 815-921-2081. The cost of the series is $100.00; however, Rockford residents that meet the City's requirements for low to moderate income may participate for no charge. Classes will be held at the Eigerlab at 605 Fulton Ave., Rockford, IL. 61103. http://www.wifr.com/community/events/30614174.html “Painted Pumpkins” Art & Fine Craft Sale benefiting the Rock River Valley Pantry Saturday, October 18th 1 p.m - 5 p.m Church Street Gallery 835 N. Church Street Rockford, IL 61103 815-961-8265 Featuring: Peg Sowle — Painted Pumpkins, Embellished Objects Mary Jung-Wainwright — Porcelain Miniatures Mary Rosandich — Stained Glass, Whimsies, Jewelry Linda Johnson — Jewelry K Dyer — “Out Of My Gourd” Gourds Karolyn Downey — Painted Gourds Molly Dillon — Harvest Stones, etc. Jean Apgar — Jewelry, Note Cards Christy Andres — Note Cards The artists will donate 15% of proceeds of sales to the Rock River Valley Pantry. The Rock River Valley Pantry will provide a collection box for non-perishable food items. The Pantry particularly needs canned fruit, vegetables, tuna and soup. Donations are encouraged and gratefully accepted. Join the artists for seasonal refreshments, conversation and fine craft. Shop for gifts, feed some people! http://www.wifr.com/community/events/30557339.html Cookies & Refreshments w/Santa Bring your own camera to take pic's with Santa in the Sleigh http://www.wifr.com/community/events/30557309.html “Live Healthy from Start to Finish!” is the theme of the health fair to be held at St. Anskar Episcopal Church, 4801 Spring Creek Rd on Saturday Oct. 25 from 9 am –noon. The health fair will feature flu shots by the Winnebago Co. Health Dept., free diabetes screenings, blood pressure checks. Also participating will be related area agencies with information to share. There will also be a basket for collection of canned goods for the Rock River Valley Food Pantry. All donations will be gratefully accepted. http://www.wifr.com/community/events/30507304.html Be presentable at or at church http://www.wifr.com/community/events/30507284.html Karate practitioners from several states will gather to display their skills in a day-long competition. Spectator Fee: $8.00 Children 10 and under are free. http://www.wifr.com/community/events/30507259.html Book drive for Summerdale, Nashold, and Haskell elementary schools in Rockford coordinated by Jennifer Torrence, Rockford College elementary education major. New or used gladly accepted. The book drive will be located at all Rockford Hilander Food Store locations from October 4 through October 17 and at Woodman's Food Market, Sylvan Learning Center, Dolphin Swim Club, and Rockford College from October 18 through November 1.