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

Rockford IL

23 August, 2021

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ROCKFORD, IL — Curious about what to do in the Rockford area this week? Your Rockford Patch community calendar is a great way to stay in the loop on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a coat drive, or an auction, 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 throughout Rockford: Virtual New Tutor Workshop - Literacy Council When: Monday, August 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Literacy Council What: Event listing from Literacy Council: Monday, August 23 at 1:00 PM through Thursday, August 26 at 1:00 PMDetails Attend two workshops (Aug. 23 & Aug. 26) online with independent work in-between to learn strategies and help someone learn how to read,… More https://www.facebo... Learn More City Council Committee Meetings - City of Rockford When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Monday and August 23 at 5:30 PM Learn More Special City Council Meeting - City of Rockford When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:45 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Monday and August 23 at 5:45 PM Learn More The A, B, C, and D's of Medicare - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Monday, August 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLearn what Medicare covers and does not coverLearn what you need to do and when, so you do not get penalized by MedicareFind out about Medicare Supplements / Medicare Advantage /... Learn More Musical Munchkins - Rockford Public Library When: Tuesday, August 24th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Public Library What: Event listing from Rockford Public Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMDance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers. Learn More Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:45 p.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Tuesday, August 24 from 6:45 PM to 7:45 PMEveryone is welcome to attend a Friends of the Library meeting and help plan for upcoming fundraisers and other special events.  Learn More Introduction to Nonprofit Media Relations with Mark Baldwin When: Wednesday, August 25th at 8:30 a.m. Where: The Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) What: Event listing from The Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE): Wednesday, August 25 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AMDetails Introduction to Nonprofit Media Relations with Mark Baldwin, MA August 25, 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. *in person at NIU Rockford* ($20 / $25) … M... Learn More Kiwanis Summer Reading Challenge Mini-Mural Unveiling When: Wednesday, August 25th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Public Library What: Event listing from Rockford Public Library: Wednesday, August 25 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMJoin us for the unveiling of the installation of the Summer Reading Challenge Mini-Murals funded by Kiwanis. Learn More Skybox Event: Jefferson High School Back to School When: Wednesday, August 25th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Wednesday, August 25 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PMLocation: Indoor Sports Center 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Senator Stadelman Storytime & Pizza Party When: Wednesday, August 25th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Montague Branch Library What: Event listing from Montague Branch Library: Wednesday, August 25 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMYou're Invited to a Special Storytime and Pizza Party! Learn More Open Figure Study Workshop - Rockford Art Museum When: Wednesday, August 25th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Art Museum What: Event listing from Rockford Art Museum: Wednesday, August 25 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PMOPEN FIGURE STUDY WORKSHOP WED, JUN 23 | 6–8:30 PM WED, JUL 28 | 6-8:30 PM WED, AUG 25 | 6-8:30 PM @ Rockford Art Museum, 711 N. Main St. in Rockford COST PER SESSION $12 MEMBERS | $15 PUBLIC... Learn More Mobile Library Stop--Cherry Valley School When: Thursday, August 26th at 10:15 a.m. Where: East Branch What: Event listing from East Branch: Thursday, August 26 from 10:15 AM to 11:00 AMStop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library! Learn More Outdoor Gardens Walking Tour - Nicholas Conservatory When: Thursday, August 26th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Nicholas Conservatory What: Event listing from Nicholas Conservatory: Thursday, August 26 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PMJoin our volunteer docent on a tour of the outdoor gardens at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens. Learn about native and exotic plants, shade and sun loving plants, and NC FREE! But regist... Learn More Virtual Sew-In: Sit & Sew - Montague Branch Library When: Thursday, August 26th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Montague Branch Library What: Event listing from Montague Branch Library: Thursday, August 26 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMPlease join us for this open sewing session. You can work on projects to catch up on.We will meet virtually. Please register to receive a linkto join the meeting via web-ex Learn More Learning about Racism for a Change Virtual Book Discussion When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Public Library What: Event listing from Rockford Public Library: Thursday, August 26 from 6:00 PM to 7:45 PMA book discussion hosted by Eliminate Racism 815 Learn More Rockford University vs. RVC Men's Soccer Exhibition Game When: Friday, August 27th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Friday, August 27 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMWedgbury Stadium Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Auburn High School Boys Soccer Tournament When: Friday, August 27th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Friday, August 27 from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM4 fields Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore One 1288 Elmwood Rd. Rockford IL 61103 US Learn More Featured Event: Midwest Bags Tournament at Dekalb Corn Fest When: Saturday, August 28th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 135 N 2nd St What: Covid got us in 2020, but we're BACK in 2021! We had a terrific turnout in 2019, and we'll do even better in 2021. We'll do pool play to start, with all teams getting at least 3 games in pool play. After pool play, we'll break into Bracket play with a Competitive Bracket and a... Learn More Featured Event: Midwest Bags Tournament at Dekalb Corn Fest (Rudy Rutherford) Caffeine and Chrome-Classic Cars and Coffee at Gateway Classic Cars of St. Louis When: Saturday, August 28th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Gateway Classic Cars What: Cruise into Gateway Classic Cars for Caffiene and Chrome with your collectible car or daily driver to share with the car community. All makes and models are welcomed! Indulge in coffee and donuts, while supplies last. Gather around the car community on the last Saturday of eve... Learn More Specialty Screw Jr. Tackle Football Game When: Saturday, August 28th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Saturday, August 28 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMField 220 Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Indian Lore Study Merit Badge - Burpee Museum of Natural History When: Saturday, August 28th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Burpee Museum of Natural History What: Event listing from Burpee Museum of Natural History: Saturday, August 28 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PMBurpee is offering In-PersonMerit Badges! In this class scouts will earn this Badge by spending time in the Museum's Native American exhibits and interacting with artifacts from th... Learn More The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute in Rockford, IL When: Saturday, August 28th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Coronado Performing Arts Center What: Event listing from Coronado Performing Arts Center: Saturday, August 28 at 8:00 PMDetails The Fab Four show scheduled for August 29, 2020 (originally scheduled for April 24, 2020) at the Coronado PAC has been rescheduled to… More https://www.facebook.com/events/985674008497292 Learn More Raptors Friendlies/ECNL Games - Rockford Park District When: Sunday, August 29th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Sunday, August 29 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMFields 218 & 219 Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, 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.