This Week's Rockford Area Events

Rockford IL

13 September, 2021

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ROCKFORD, IL — Wondering what there is to do in the Rockford area? See what's new on your Rockford Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a knitting circle, a cooking class, or a conference, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and near Rockford: City Council Committee Meetings - City of Rockford When: Monday, September 13th at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Monday, September 13 at 5:30 PM Learn More Special City Council Meeting - City of Rockford When: Monday, September 13th at 5:45 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Monday and September 13 at 5:45 PM Learn More Effective Communication Strategies for Caregivers When: Monday, September 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Free Online Program - Via Zoom or Listen by Phone What: Effective Communication Strategies  Monday, September 13, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT Communication is more than just talking and listening – it's also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, and facial expressions and body language. As people with Alz... Learn More [censored] Prevention Workshop for Youth Mental Health Professionals -CEU's When: Tuesday, September 14th 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, September 14 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMDetails [censored] Prevention Workshop for Mental Health Professionals serving youth. FREE professional development series. CEU's and PDC's available... Learn More Book Babies: Camping - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Tuesday, September 14th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Tuesday, September 14 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AMEnjoy 20 minutes of baby bounces, rhymes, short stories, finger plays and 10 minutes of playtime.  Registration is required. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. the Sunday befo... Learn More Musical Munchkins - Rockford Public Library When: Tuesday, September 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Public Library What: Event listing from Rockford Public Library: Tuesday, September 14 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMDance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers. Learn More 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's When: Tuesday, September 14th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Free Online Program Via Zoom or Listen by Phone What: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Tuesday, September 14, 2021 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT Alzheimer's and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living.  Join us to learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach so... Learn More Mindful Art Series: Making Art in Nature When: Tuesday, September 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Anderson Japanese Gardens What: Event listing from Anderson Japanese Gardens: Tuesday, September 14 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMArt and nature are incredible tools for improving our overall wellness. Exposure to art and nature lowers stress, forges a connection between mind & body, lifts emotions and reduces... Learn More Chromebook & Hot Spot Tutorial Drop-In at Hart When: Tuesday, September 14th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Public Library What: Event listing from Rockford Public Library: Tuesday, September 14 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PMLearn about our Chromebooks and Wi-Fi Hot Spots. Learn More Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia & Avoiding Medicare Fraud When: Tuesday, September 14th at 1:00 p.m. Where: 1111 S Alpine Rd, Suite 307, Rockford, IL, 61108 What: Tuesday, September 14th 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is an in-person event held at the Alzheimer's Association Office in Rockford. 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 dement... Learn More Android Basics - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Tuesday, September 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Tuesday, September 14 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More Basic Computer Skills - Literacy Council When: Tuesday, September 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Literacy Council What: Event listing from Literacy Council: Tuesday, September 14 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMBasic Computer Skills (In-Person) - Bilingual English / Spanish All classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In-person classes are taught at The Literacy Council. 982 North Main St. Rockford,... Learn More Historic Preservation Commission Meeting When: Tuesday, September 14th at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Tuesday, September 14 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More PTO meeting - Fairview Early Childhood Center When: Tuesday, September 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Fairview Early Childhood Center What: Event listing from Fairview Early Childhood Center: Tuesday, September 14 at 6:00 PM Learn More Special Board Meeting - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Tuesday, September 14th at 6:45 p.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Tuesday, September 14 from 6:45 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Skybox Event: Aldeen Men's Association When: Wednesday, September 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Wednesday, September 15 (all day)Skybox Event Location: Indoor Sports Center 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Preschool Story Time: Camping - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Wednesday, September 15th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Wednesday, September 15 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AMEnjoy 30 minutes full of reading readiness, finger plays, rhymes, short stories, and songs that prepare children for school. Children are encouraged to attend story time i... Learn More Prime Time: Valley Orchard Tour - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Wednesday, September 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Wednesday, September 15 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMMeet Kylee at the libraryâ��s neighbor, Valley Orchard, for a tour of this lovely, family owned orchard! The tour will include a wagon ride, an opportunity to pick your o... Learn More Teen Book Group - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Wednesday, September 15th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Wednesday, September 15 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMJoin the discussion of the title The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart.â��Five years. That's how long Coyote and her dad, Rodeo, have lived on the road... Learn More 2nd Annual Developmental Disability Awareness Night When: Wednesday, September 15th at 7:10 p.m. Where: Barbara Olson Center of Hope What: Event listing from Barbara Olson Center of Hope: Wednesday, September 15 at 7:10 PMDetails ** SAVE THE DATE ** 2nd Annual Developmental Disability Awareness Night at Chicago White Sox Guaranteed Rate Field. Our Chicago White Sox vs. the Los Angeles Angels. Stay tuned for mor... Learn More Mechanical Board Meeting - City of Rockford When: Thursday, September 16th at 7:30 a.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Thursday, September 16 at 7:30 AM Learn More Police Pension Fund Meeting - City of Rockford When: Thursday, September 16th at 8:00 a.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Thursday, September 16 at 8:00 AM Learn More Fika with a Swede: Christian Hedlund When: Thursday, September 16th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Swedish Historical Society What: Event listing from Swedish Historical Society: Thursday, September 16 from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AMDetails We at Swedish Historical Society are very excited to host Fika with a Swede☕️ When: Thursday, Sept 16th TIME: 8:30 a.m. Rockford time /… More https://www.facebook.com/events... Learn More Fire Pension Fund Meeting - City of Rockford When: Thursday, September 16th at 3:00 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Thursday, September 16 at 3:00 PM Learn More Girls BBall Game - Bernard W Flinn Middle School When: Thursday, September 16th at 4:45 p.m. Where: Bernard W Flinn Middle School What: Event listing from Bernard W Flinn Middle School: Thursday, September 16 from 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM Learn More Boylan High School Boys Varsity & JV Soccer Games When: Thursday, September 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Thursday, September 16 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PMWedgbury Stadium Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Community Relations Commission - City of Rockford When: Thursday, September 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Thursday, September 16 at 5:30 PM Learn More Young@Heart Book Group - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Thursday, September 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Thursday, September 16 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMA book club for young adult (YA) fiction readers who are 18 and older. Book discussion group meets every month on a Thursday evening at 6 PM. Sign up begins one month in adv... Learn More Rockford University Men's Soccer Game When: Thursday, September 16th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Thursday, September 16 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PMWedgbury Stadium Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's When: Friday, September 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Free Online Class Via Zoom or by Telephone What: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Friday, September 17, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT Alzheimer's and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Join us to learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach som... Learn More Skybox Event: Raptors Golf Outing - Rockford Park District When: Friday, September 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Friday, September 17 (all day)Skybox Location: Indoor Sports Center 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Family Grab & Go: We Love Books! - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Friday, September 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Friday, September 17 at 12:00 AM through Saturday, September 18 at 12:00 AMCelebrate Library Card Sign Up Month with this kit. We will give you a pair of book ends to decorate and use on your bookshelves at home.Adult s... Learn More Mosaic World Film Festival - Nordlof Branch When: Friday, September 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Nordlof Branch What: Event listing from Nordlof Branch: Friday, September 17 from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PMView films created by professional and student filmmakers from around the world. Learn More National League Midwest Conference Fall Weekend II When: Saturday, September 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Saturday, September 18 (all day)Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Walk to End Alzheimers - Rockford Park District When: Saturday, September 18th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Saturday, September 18 from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PMPaths Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore One 1288 Elmwood Rd. Rockford IL 61103 US Learn More Specialty Screw Jr. Tackle Football Game When: Saturday, September 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Saturday, September 18 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMField 220 Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More MS FEST! MS'issippi Walk - N - Roll When: Saturday, September 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Riverview Park, 303 Riverview Drive, Clinton, Iowa, 52732, United States What: Walk, Roll and Rock Your Way to Clinton IA On September 18th Clinton, IA is the place to be with two walks for two great causes and music all day long! The day starts at 8 AM with registration for the Walk to End Alzheimer's at NelsonCorp Field, a vintage ballpark that's home... Learn More 2021 Greenwich Village Art Fair - Greenwich Village Art Fair When: Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Greenwich Village Art Fair What: Event listing from Greenwich Village Art Fair: Saturday, September 18 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PMDetails September 18, 2021 Art Fair from 10 AM to 6 PM After-hours Music Event at 6:30 PM $5 Admission at the gate … More https://www.facebook.com/events/3830907480361490 Learn More Sockers FC Games - Rockford Park District When: Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Saturday, September 18 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PMField 234 & 235 Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More "DOG-GONE-IT" - PAWS Humane Society When: Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: PAWS Humane Society What: Event listing from PAWS Humane Society: Saturday, September 18 at 10:00 AMDetails "DOG-GONE-IT" Showcase adoption event for harder to adopt dogs from local rescue groups https://www.facebook.com/events/164639989079957 Learn More World War II Days - Midway Village Museum When: Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Midway Village Museum What: Event listing from Midway Village Museum: Saturday, September 18 at 10:00 AM through Sunday, September 19 at 4:00 PMDetails World War II Days 25th Anniversary at Midway Village Museum 6799 Guilford Road Rockford IL… More https://www.facebook.com/events/176340484393773 Learn More Hononegah vs Moline Boys Soccer Games When: Saturday, September 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Saturday, September 18 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PMWedgbury Stadium Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Plant Swap - Montague Branch Library When: Saturday, September 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Montague Branch Library What: Event listing from Montague Branch Library: Saturday, September 18 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMCleanse your home with a new plant Learn More Rockford University vs. Marian Men's Soccer Game When: Saturday, September 18th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Saturday, September 18 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMWedgbury Stadium Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Rockford Rumble - Nordlof Branch When: Sunday, September 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Nordlof Branch What: Event listing from Nordlof Branch: Sunday, September 19 from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PMRockford is back baybeee, in the first installment of a new bi-weekly series at the Nordlof Center. Now with Guilty Gear Strive and Smash UltimateHosted by the Rockford Power League. (RPL) 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.