Selected Community Events
Friday Fish Fry
Oct 30, 2009 - Dec 30, 2009 5:30 pm
American Legion Carlson Post 3835 Broadway Rockford, IL
Friday Fish fry dinners Open to the Public. Enjoy Fresh baked cod, fried shrimp, chicken strips or all you can eat fried cod dinners.

American Legion
American Legion
(815) 397-6672



Chip in for the Mission
Nov 2, 2009 - Nov 25, 2009 During Store Hours
All Logli Supermarkets
Shoppers may make a $2, $5 or $10 donation at the check-out toward the purchase of Logli gift cards to restock Rockford Rescue Mission's pantry. The event is co-sponsored by Frito Lay, Pepsi, Logli and WIFR

Randa Noble
815-316-4157



3rd Annual Food Drive
Nov 2, 2009 - Nov 30, 2009 Call
1800 Logan Ave, Belvidere, IL 61008
It's that time of year again and we need your help more than ever. The current recession and the rise in unemployment are having a profound effect on the nation's food banks. It is my personal opinion that no one should go hungry in our society. So I am proud to announce we are holding our 3rd annual food drive. For your donation, we will be giving away an I-pod shuffle, $25 gas card, cervical pillow and other great items. We will also give special recognition to the person who brings in the greatest number of items. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Jacque Daehler
Chiropractic Assistant
815-544-9298



Grease the Musical
Nov 12, 2009 8:00 pm; Matinee Nov. 22 @ 2:00 pm
Nov 13, 2009 8:00 pm; Matinee Nov. 22 @ 2:00 pm
Nov 14, 2009 8:00 pm; Matinee Nov. 22 @ 2:00 pm
Nov 19, 2009 8:00 pm; Matinee Nov. 22 @ 2:00 pm
Nov 20, 2009 8:00 pm; Matinee Nov. 22 @ 2:00 pm
Nov 21, 2009 8:00 pm; Matinee Nov. 22 @ 2:00 pm
Nov 22, 2009 8:00 pm; Matinee Nov. 22 @ 2:00 pm
Beloit College, Neese Theatre 700 College St. Beloit, WI 53511
Grease
Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey
Directed by Rod Umlas


Box office M-F 12:30-5pm
General $12, Seniors $9, Student $6



Baby 101 for Expecting Parents
Nov 3, 2009 - Nov 24, 2009 7:00 p.m.
OSF St. Anthony Medical Center Foundation Room
The OSF St. Anthony Medical Center for Life, the four-session Preparation for Parenthood classes (Baby 101) help expectant parents the the exciting yet sometimes apprehensive time of pregnancy, childbirth and early post-partum period.

Baby 101 is a four week program that covers topics such as true labor vs false labor signs, breathing and relaxation techniques, non-medical pain options, pain medications, epidurals, C-sections, packing the suitcase and selecting a pediatrician.

The fee is $35 for babies delivered at OSF and $60 for others.

For more infor or to register call 815-227-2695


Fish Fry
Oct 13, 2009 - Nov 30, 2009 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tad's On The Rock
Cod and Walleye along w a new featured item every week!

Tad's
815-654-3500



Breakfast VFW 9795-Loves Park
Oct 11, 2009 - Dec 1, 2009 7:00 am - 11:00 am
2018 Windsor Rd Loves Park, Il 61111
Breakfast every Sunday......

VFW
815-654-2195



Seminars offered for nonprofits
Sep 29, 2009 - Dec 15, 2009 Call
See Event Description
A series of seminars sponsored by the Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) at Rockford College are scheduled for this fall.

Effective Governance – Nonprofit Board Training. Five weeks,
Wednesdays, October 7 – November 4, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. except for first session (4 p.m. – 8 p.m.). Cost: $35 per session (first session $50). All sessions held at Rockford College Burpee Center. Topics include Board Roles and Responsibilities (Oct. 7); Think Strategically and Plan Effectively (Oct. 14); Running Efficient and Effective Meetings (Oct. 21); Reading and Understanding Monthly Financial Statements and Audits (Oct. 28); Fundraising Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards (Nov. 4).

Proposal Writing Workshop. Six weeks, Thursdays, September 24 – December 3, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: $70 per session or $370 if registering for all six sessions. Sessions held in the Burpee Center except for sessions V and VI (Starr Science room 108C). Topics include Grant Readiness (Sept. 24); Researching Funders (Oct. 8); Introduction to Logic Models and Outcome Statements (Oct. 22); Proposal Writing Language and Mechanics (Nov. 5); Developing Budgets (Nov. 19); and Writing Federal Proposals (Dec. 3).

“Informing and Persuading Key Constituencies” (Leadership Certificate program advancement course). Thursdays, October 1 – 22, 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: $250. Held at the Rockford Park District offices, 401 S. Main St., Rockford.


815-394-4384


Before & After School Program
Sep 3, 2009 - Dec 20, 2009 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
4747 W. Riverside Blvd.
Transportation from school and transportation home, Tutoring, Extracicular activities such as dance, drama, art, music,etc.

Administrative Office 815-962-6871 Office Hours: 8-5


Winnebago SWCD Poster Contest
Aug 17, 2009 - Dec 21, 2009 Call
4833 Owen Center Road, Rockford
The Winnebago County SWCD poster contest provides K-6 grade students with an opportunity to learn about the natural resources of Illinois and the efforts of the Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District. The 2010 Poster Contest theme is "conservation heabits = healthy habitats". The poster contest is open to all public, private or home-schooled kindergarten through sixth grade students in Winnebago County. There are three divisions: Grades K-1, 2-3 and 4-6. Each students may enter only one poster. The Winnebago County SWCD will select one poster from each division as a winner for that division and an overall grand prize winner.

Jessica Vandeboom
(815) 965-2392 ext. 3



Winnebago County SWCD Photo Contest
Aug 17, 2009 - Dec 21, 2009 call
4833 Owen Center Road, Rockford
The photo contest is open to individuals to reside in Winnebago County in Grades 5 through 12 and adult amateurs. The photo contest has four categories: conservation practices, close-up conservation, conservation in action and agriculture/conservation across America. An individual may enter up to two photos in one of the three dividions including grades 5-8, 9-12 and adult amateur. Submitted photos will be displayed at the SWCD Annual Meeting on January 29th, 2009. The winners from each division will be given two complimentary tickets to attend the SWCD Annual Meeting where they will be awarded. For more information, visit the website at www.winnebagoswcd.org or contact Jessica Vandeboom; Resource Analyst at jessica.vandeboom@il.nacdnet.net or at (815) 965-2392 ext. 3.

Jessica Vandeboom
(815) 965-2392 ext. 3



Parent's Night Out
Apr 15, 2009 - Dec 31, 2009 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Gymnastic Academy of Rockford 6630 Spring Brook Road, Rockford, IL 61114
Parent’s Night Out
Gymnastic Academy of Rockford
6630 Spring Brook Road
Rockford, IL 61114
815-654-3867
www.onefungym.com

Saturdays 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Cost: 1st Child in Family $20.00 – 2nd, 3rd child in family $15.00 each.

Parent’s, take the night off and leave the kids to us! We provide snacks, open gym time, GAR’s Club XRKade, games and much, much more!! PNO is generally held every Saturday. Please call ahead to reserve a spot for your child. Children must be at least 3 years old and completely potty trained.

- THIS EXCLUDES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST 2009.


Gymnastic Academy of Rockford
815-654-3867



Healing Hearts Support Group
Apr 9, 2009 - Dec 30, 2009 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Haven Network, 215 N 4th Street, Rockford
Healing Hearts is a non-profit support group for parents who have experienced the loss of a child through ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death. Every meeting includes independent sharing based on the concerns and interests expressed by the participating parents in addition to specific topics.

Kathy Way 815-962-1512 or info@thehavennetwork.org


Greater Rockford in Prayer and Prays (G.R.I.P.P)
Feb 5, 2009 - Dec 4, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Memorial Hall On Wyman Across from the Rockford Public Library
A City Wide Call to Worship and Intercession, All are welcome

815-962-6246


TOPS#IL986,Rockford
Jan 20, 2009 - Dec 31, 2009 Call for dates and times in your area
Our Masters Methodis Church, 5973 Darlene Dr. downstairs (corner of S. Mulford and Harrison Ave.), Rockford , Ill. chair lift is available.
TOPS Club, Inc., is a non profit, non commercial weight loss support organization that was founded in 1948.

For more local information contact TOPS Area Captain, Ronette Wenberg at 815-874-2551 or e-mail at ronettewenberg@yahoo.com. To find a chapter near you contact TOPS Club, Inc., at their toll free number -1-800-932-8677.


Domestic & International Adoption Information Meetings
Feb 3, 2009 - Dec 1, 2009 Call
Children's Home + Aid, 910 2nd Avenue, Rockford 61104
Free informational meetings about how to adopt domestically and internationally.
February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 11, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1

Kirsten Holloway, Peggy Franklin or Jennifer Mitchell (815) 962-1043