Rockford Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

Rockford IL

09 August, 2021

12:02 PM

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ROCKFORD, IL — Looking for things to do in the Rockford area? Your Rockford Patch community calendar is a great way to see what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a coat drive, or resume workshop, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and near Rockford: City Council Committee Meetings - City of Rockford When: Monday, August 9th at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Monday, August 9 at 5:30 PM Learn More Special City Council Meeting - City of Rockford When: Monday, August 9th at 5:45 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Monday and August 9 at 5:45 PM Learn More Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia When: Monday, August 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Free Zoom Program What: Monday and August 9 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's; the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia; stages and risk factors; current research and treatments available for some symptoms; a... Learn More Crayons & Cones Storytime at Cattle & Cream When: Monday, August 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Monday, August 9 from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PMFamilies are invited to visit Cattle & Cream's ice cream parlor to hear stories, songs, and eat some yummy ice cream! And there will be a special tall green guest!Ice cream wi... Learn More Office Reopens - Swan Hillman Elem School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Swan Hillman Elem School What: Event listing from Swan Hillman Elem School: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Learn More Northwestern Soccer Training - Atwood Center When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Atwood Center What: Event listing from Atwood Center: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PMLocation: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Walk at Baumann Park - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AMMeet Kylee at the Gazebo in Baumann Park for a morning walk! We will be practicing social distancing and masks are required if social distancing is not possible. Registration is... Learn More Resiliency Development Workshop for Mental Health Professionals -CEU's When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: The Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) What: Event listing from The Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE): Tuesday, August 10 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMDetails Resiliency Development Workshop for Mental Health Professionals. FREE professional development series. CEU's and PDC's available. Workshop:… Mo... Learn More Rockford Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Meeting When: Tuesday, August 10th at 11:00 a.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Tuesday, August 10 at 11:00 AM Learn More Rockford Board of Fire & Police Commissioners - Fire Chief Candidate Meet & Greet When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Historic Preservation Commission Meeting When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Tuesday, August 10 at 5:30 PM Learn More Rockford Township Property Tax Appeal Seminar When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. Where: East Branch What: Event listing from East Branch: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMCurious about your Property Tax bill? Learn More Rockford Board of Fire & Police Commissioners - Police Chief Candidate Meet & Greet When: Wednesday, August 11th at 5:00 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Wednesday, August 11 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Traffic Commission Meeting - City of Rockford When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Wednesday, August 11 at 6:00 PM Learn More RPD Women's Outdoor Soccer League - Rockford Park District When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Wednesday, August 11 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMFields 205 & 209 Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Skybox Event: Key Realty Goal Party - Rockford Park District When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Wednesday, August 11 at 6:00 PMLocation: Indoor Sports Center 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Morning Mysteries Book Club - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Thursday, August 12 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More Sculpture Walking Tour - Nicholas Conservatory When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Nicholas Conservatory What: Event listing from Nicholas Conservatory: Thursday, August 12 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PMJoin NCG's volunteer docents for a walk along the Rock River Recreation Path to see a variety of public sculptures that grace the campus of Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens and the riverf... Learn More RYSL Fall Outdoor - Rockford Park District When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Thursday, August 12 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMFields 209-212 Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Community Relations Commission Meeting When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Thursday, August 12 at 5:30 PM Learn More Chair Yoga - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Thursday, August 12 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMJoin Susan Wilkens from Dancing Cranes Yoga on Zoom for a gentle Chair Yoga class to increase & maintain flexibility, breathe more deeply, and sleep more soundly. Perfect f... Learn More Staff Development - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Friday, August 13th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Friday, August 13 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMThe Library will be closed for Staff Development until 1 PM. The drive-up book return will be open at all times for item returns. Learn More Windy City Classic Softball Tournament When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Saturday, August 14 (all day)Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore One 1288 Elmwood Rd. Rockford IL 61103 US Learn More The Northern Illinois Card Show When: Saturday, August 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Rock Church What: On Saturday, August 14th, from 9am to 3pm, there will be up to 50 tables with numerous vendors selling a great variety of all sports and non-sports cards ranging from vintage to modern and high-end graded to common cards. Vendors will also have sealed boxes, packs, complete se... Learn More Create Your Own Peace Pole - Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden What: Event listing from Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMDetails Karla Lombardo of ArtbyKarla will teach you how to make your very own colorful Peace Pole to add creative flair to your garden. Each Peace… More https://www.facebook.co... Learn More Celebrate Rockford Day! - East Branch When: Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: East Branch What: Event listing from East Branch: Saturday, August 14 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMLocal author Karla Clark will host a storytime for children aged 2-7 years. Children can make a craft and get a free bookmark. Masks required for this outdoor event. Bring a blanket! 11am - noon. Learn More East High Classes of 1974-1975 Summer Gathering When: Saturday, August 14th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Prairie Street Brewing Co., 200 Prairie Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61107, United States What: Rockford East High Classes of 1974 and 1975 Summer Gathering. Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Prairie Street Brewhouse. Event time is 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Please see Class of 74 and 75 Facebook pages for more details. Cost is $30 per person. Heavy hors-d'oeuvres will be served wi... Learn More Second Saturday Cinema: The Karate Kid When: Saturday, August 14th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Saturday, August 14 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PMGrab your lawn chair and join us at the library for an evening of family fun! We are going to turn our parking lot into a movie theater and screen some of our favorite old mov... Learn More Rain Chain Class with ArtbyKarla - Anderson Japanese Gardens When: Sunday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Anderson Japanese Gardens What: Event listing from Anderson Japanese Gardens: Sunday, August 15 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMDetails Create your own Rain Chain! ArybyKarla will show you how using beads and clay pots you will design and paint. The rain chain is 8′ long when complete. https://www.facebook.com/event... Learn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on the Rockford Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.