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

Rockford IL

20 September, 2021

12:12 PM

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ROCKFORD, IL — Want to spend a night out with friends? 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. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. 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: Special Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting When: Monday, September 20th at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Monday, September 20 at 5:30 PM Learn More Book Babies: Fall - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Tuesday, September 21st at 9:30 a.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Tuesday, September 21 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AMEnjoy 20 minutes of baby bounces, rhymes, short stories, and finger plays and 10 minutes of playtime.  Registration is required. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. the Sunday befo... Learn More Virtual Story Time with YWCA Northwestern Illinois When: Tuesday, September 21st at 10:30 a.m. Where: YWCA Northwestern Illinois What: Event listing from YWCA Northwestern Illinois: Tuesday, September 21 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMDetails Providers/Parents: Gather up the kids and join us on Facebook Live for a story about Empowerment for kids AND adults. Kelly, and YWCA… More https://www.facebook.com/events/3628662... Learn More Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - City of Rockford When: Tuesday, September 21st at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Tuesday, September 21 from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Liquor & Tobacco Advisory Board Meeting When: Tuesday, September 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Tuesday, September 21 at 6:00 PM Learn More Poetry Slam/Open Mic - Nordlof Branch When: Tuesday, September 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Nordlof Branch What: Event listing from Nordlof Branch: Tuesday, September 21 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMThis event is free to attend and repeats on the third Tuesday of every month at 6PM in the Nordlof Center. The format is comprised of an open mic followed by a poetry slam. Learn More Alignment Rockford Academy Expo Orientation When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Wednesday, September 22 (all day)Dimke Field Location: Indoor Sports Center 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Meet Requirements for State Mandated Sexual Harassment Prevention Training When: Wednesday, September 22nd 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, September 22 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AMDetails Satisfy the state mandate for sexual harassment prevention training for all employees by 12.31.21 and learn additional facts about Title IX... Learn More Preschool Story Time: Fall - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 9:30 a.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Wednesday, September 22 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 Virtual Escape Room Club - Rockford Public Library When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 4:30 p.m. Where: Rockford Public Library What: Event listing from Rockford Public Library: Wednesday, September 22 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMTweens and teens, do you have what it takes to escape? Join us every Wednesday to decode clues, open locks, and solves puzzles to escape fun games. We'll try a new escape room every week! Learn More The A, B, C, and Ds of Medicare - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Wednesday, September 22 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 Advan... Learn More Rockford Board & Police Commissioners - Fire Recruit Oral Interviews When: Thursday, September 23rd at 9:00 a.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Thursday, September 23 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PMRBFPC Agenda – Sept. 2021 (09981309x7AFF6) Learn More Senior Moments - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Thursday, September 23rd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Thursday, September 23 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMLearn about the first woman in America to fly an aeroplane soloâ��the most famous person from Rockford that most people have never heard of! This program will be presented... Learn More Outdoor Gardens Walking Tour - Nicholas Conservatory When: Thursday, September 23rd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Nicholas Conservatory What: Event listing from Nicholas Conservatory: Thursday, September 23 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 reg... Learn More Community Action Agency Board Meeting - via WEBEX When: Thursday, September 23rd at 10:45 a.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Thursday, September 23 from 10:45 AM to 1:00 PMUse this link to join the meeting – https://rockfordil.webex.com/rockfordil/j.php?MTID=ma68f90ef09bdf2c19ce5a13abb8172e0 Learn More Mobile Library Stop--Fairgrounds Boys and Girls Club When: Thursday, September 23rd at 4:30 p.m. Where: East Branch What: Event listing from East Branch: Thursday, September 23 from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PMStop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library. Learn More Adult Painting Class - Nordlof Branch When: Thursday, September 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Nordlof Branch What: Event listing from Nordlof Branch: Thursday, September 23 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PMLaura Gomel of 317 Art Collective will lead the class to create an acrylic painting. All materials will be supplied by the Rockford Public Library free of charge to the participant. Learn More Hand Lettering 101 - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Thursday, September 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Thursday, September 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMHand lettering, otherwise known as modern calligraphy, is a current design trend. You see it everywhere! The good news is that most people can learn it â�� it just takes pra... Learn More What Happened to You? - book by Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey When: Thursday, September 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Rockford Public Library What: Event listing from Rockford Public Library: Thursday, September 23 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMRockford Public Library and the Winnebago County Trauma Informed Community present this discussion. Registration is required. You'll be emailed the WebEx link that day. Questions? Call 8... Learn More NAFA Girls Fast Pitch Softball Tournament - Fernette When: Friday, September 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Friday, September 24 (all day)Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore One 1288 Elmwood Rd. Rockford IL 61103 US Learn More Indian State Cup Varsity Boys Soccer Tournament - Hononegah HS When: Friday, September 24th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Friday, September 24 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM8 grass fields Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:00 p.m. What: Your daughter is the light of your life — and with National Daughters Day coming up on Sept. 25, there's never been a better chance to show her just how much she means to you. In honor of this special day, FTD Flowers is offering Patch readers 15 percent off the retail price o... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers (FTD Flowers) Windy City Invite Ultimate Tournament-Illinois Ultimate When: Saturday, September 25th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Saturday, September 25 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PMFields 231-235, Grass Fields TBD Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Basket Making Workshop - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Saturday, September 25 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PMJoin the Sinnissippi Basket Guild for a day of weaving and create a beautiful hand-made mail basket that is perfect for sorting mail and notes or keeping track of sunglasses... Learn More AARCB Senior Boomers' Memorial Path Ceremonial Dedication When: Saturday, September 25th at 11:00 a.m. Where: AARC at Booker Washington Community Center What: Event listing from AARC at Booker Washington Community Center: Saturday, September 25 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PMGoing 1 Interested 0 Share 1 https://www.facebook.com/events/533262424569158 Learn More Off the Chain Crochet Guild - Montague Branch Library When: Saturday, September 25th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Montague Branch Library What: Event listing from Montague Branch Library: Saturday, September 25 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMCrocheters come and join the fun! Learn More Check out more 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.