BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Trumba Corporation//Trumba Calendar Services 0.11.8531//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:WREX Community Events X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20071104T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20070311T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Goodwill's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program LOCATION:615 N Longwood Street\, Rockford\, or\, 8010 N 2nd St\, Machesney Park\, or\, 1037 S Annie Glidden Rd\, DeKalb DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120415 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE URL:http://goodwillni.org/career/taxsite.html DESCRIPTION:Goodwill is doing FREE taxes this year! Call (815) 494-2936 to schedule your appointment today\, or visit http://goodwillni.org/care er/taxsite.html for more information. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120109T113816Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Community UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98256151 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Tree Sale LOCATION:Rockford DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120206 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE URL:www.winnebagoswcd.org DESCRIPTION:WINNNEBAGO COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT\nANNO UNCES ANNUAL TREE SALE\n\nWinnebago County Soil and Water Conservation D istrict’s annual tree sale is under way for 2012. Each year the Distric t sells bare root tree\, evergreen and shrub seedlings and transplants t o increase efforts to provide energy conservation and/or habitat cover f or wildlife in the rural setting. These starter seedlings and transplan ts are an investment in the future. \n\nDEADLINE TO ORDER IS MARCH 30\, 2012.\n\nEvergreens available include White Pine\, Colorado Blue Spruce \, Concolor Fir\, Norway Spruce\, Canadian Hemlock\, American Arborvitae and White Spruce.\n\nShade trees available include Red Maple\, Sugar Ma ple\, Northern Red Oak\, Black Cherry\, White Oak\, Burr Oak\, River Bir ch and Chokecherry.\n\nShrubs available include Common Lilac\, Black Cho keberry\, Juneberry Serviceberry\, Silky Dogwood\, Common Witchhazel and Pagoda Dogwood.\n\nTrees are sold in bundle sizes of 5\, 25 and 100 wit h prices ranging from $9 - $130 for the different species and sizes.\n\n Also available Evergreen Package (a variety of 20 trees) for $34 and a S hrub Package (a variety of 9 shrubs) for $17.\n\nThe District also offer s for sale “Right Start” Fertilizer Packets to give seedlings the right starting nutrients in the right place at the right time. Tree Protector s are available to improve the survivability of hardwood trees. Tree pr otectors increase growth and lower maintenance costs. They are designed to only be used on hardwood trees\, not on shrubs or evergreens. Vispo re Tree Mats are also available to help protect from weed growth around the tree. The mat provides each tree\, evergreen or shrub 9 square feet of weed free soil. The mat controls weeds\, yet allows water to reach the plant.\n\nRain barrels and conservation books are also available.\n \nIn addition to energy conservation and wildlife habitat\, trees serve a number of other purposes. Ten mature trees remove approximately 5 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually. They also dilute pollu ted air with fresh oxygen. One hundred mature trees catch about 250\,00 0 gallons of rainwater each year. Trees planted appropriately can save up to 25% of annual cooling costs and save 10 to 25% of energy used for heating. In 40 years\, the average tree returns $2.70 in benefits for e very $1 of investment.\n\nTrees will be available for pick-up in late Ap ril.\n\nTree sale order forms are available by calling the District offi ce at (815) 965-2392\, x3\, or on the website www.winnebagoswcd.org.\n\n All of the evergreens\, shade trees and shrubs are to be used for conser vation purposes only and shall not be used for ornamental purposes or la ndscaping. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120109T161938Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98263908 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monroe Township Firefighters' Association All-You-Can-Eat Buffet breakfast LOCATION:at the fire station\, 104 West Street\, Monroe Center\, Illinoi s DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120205T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120205T110000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:The Monroe Township Firefighters' Association will be holdin g their All-You-Can-Eat Buffet breakfast on the first Sunday of the mont h Oct. - May. It will be held at the fire station\, 104 West Street\, Mo nroe Center\, Illinois. Serving is from 7-11 AM. Prices are $7.50 for a dults\, $3.00 for children ages 6-12. Ages 5 and under eat free. Come t ake your picture with Santa on December 4. No Breakfast on January 1\, 2012 CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111024T081306Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Community X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:$3.00 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - High";ID=24;TYPE=Currency:$7.50 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Cindy Meyers UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/96928972 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hadassah Annual Lox Box Pick Up LOCATION:Temple Beth El\, 1203 Comanche Drive\, Rockford DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120205T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Pick Up your lox box\, with 8 oz of Vita Lox\, ½ doz. bagel s\, 8 oz. cream cheese\, onion\, tomato\, desert\, and a few surprises i s $23.50. Extra lox is $8.50 per 8 oz. package.\n\nPlease send your che ck made out to the Rockford Chapter of Hadassah to Sharon Goldsand\, 370 7 Lakeview Drive\, Winnebago 61088 today to ensure that we have a lox bo x for you. Any questions\, call Sharon at 815-335-4050. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111208T080133Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97671151 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HARRIS WINTER WONDERLAND LOCATION:Davis Park\, 320 S. Wyman St.\, Rockford\, IL 61101 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120205T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120205T180000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/harris-winter-wonderland-home.cm sx DESCRIPTION:BMO Harris Winter Wonderland\, the world's largest outdoor s ynthetic ice rink\, features a 12\,000-square-foot synthetic ice surface \, which allows skating in any temperature.\n\nThe inner track is approx imately 140 feet long and 24 feet wide. The outer track\, a unique skati ng trail around the perimeter of Davis Park\, is approximately 12 feet w ide and 850 feet long.\n\nConcessions are available\, and there is a hea ted seating area inside the Davis Park building and in the Harris Chalet (second floor). \n\nHoliday hours: Monday\, December 19 - Saturday\, De cember 24\, 4pm-8pm\; (Saturday December 24 Skate with Santa)\; Sunday\, December 25 Closed\; Monday\, December 26 - Saturday\, December 31\, 4p m-8pm\; Sunday\, January 1 Closed. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111117T083143Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97311378 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Show LOCATION:Rock Valley College Studio Theatre DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120205T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120205T140000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rvcstarlight.com DESCRIPTION:That sweet transvestite and his motley crew did the time war p on Broadway in this 25th anniversary revival. RVC Studio Theatre is p roud to bring this rollicking good time to the stage. Complete with sass \, irreverence\, and camp this deliberately kitschy rock 'n' roll sci-fi gothic is more fun than ever. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111118T114411Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Theatre X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:$14 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - High";ID=24;TYPE=Currency:$16 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Phone";ID=29;TYPE=PhoneUS:(815) 921-21 60 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Web Link";ID=30;TYPE=Url:http://www.ro ckvalleycollege.edu/Community/Theatre/Tickets.cfm X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Mike Webb\, (8 15) 921-2151 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97326687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Show LOCATION:Rock Valley College Studio Theatre DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120205T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120205T200000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rvcstarlight.com DESCRIPTION:That sweet transvestite and his motley crew did the time war p on Broadway in this 25th anniversary revival. RVC Studio Theatre is p roud to bring this rollicking good time to the stage. Complete with sass \, irreverence\, and camp this deliberately kitschy rock 'n' roll sci-fi gothic is more fun than ever. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111118T114533Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Theatre X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:$14 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - High";ID=24;TYPE=Currency:$16 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Phone";ID=29;TYPE=PhoneUS:(815) 921-21 60 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Web Link";ID=30;TYPE=Url:http://www.ro ckvalleycollege.edu/Community/Theatre/Tickets.cfm X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Mike Webb\, (8 15) 921-2151 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97326600 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hazmat/Endorsement Course LOCATION:Spirit CDL Training Corporation\, 1202 Ipsen Road\, Belvidere\, I L DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120207 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE URL:http://www.spiritcdl.com/hazmat.html DESCRIPTION:Spirit CDL Training Corporation is holding a Hazmat/Endorsem ent Course for truck drivers.\n\nThose interested in taking the course n eed a CDL license or permit and must meet with a coordinator at the scho ol prior to January 16.\n\nFor more information call (815) 332-7000. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120103T104138Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98142268 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Literacy Council Needs Volunteer Tutors LOCATION:The Literacy Council\, 982 N. Main St.\, Rockford\, IL DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120207 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE URL:http://www.theliteracycouncil.org DESCRIPTION:The Literacy Council is looking for more volunteer tutors to be matched with adults who need to improve reading skills. According to Molly Lovelock\, Director of Finances and Grants\, “Tutors are our grea test resource. We couldn’t do our work without them.”\n\nThe Literacy Co uncil matches adults who want to read better with volunteer tutors who i nstruct them in phonics\, reading comprehension\, and writing. To become a tutor\, you must be over the age of 18\, have a high school diploma\, possess good communication skills\, flexibility\, patience\, and have t he willingness to meet with a student for two hours a week for a minimum of one year.\n\nAnyone who wants to become a volunteer tutor is invited to sign up for The Literacy Council’s free Tutor Workshop series. The C ouncil will be offering an online workshop for the first time beginning February 7th. The next volunteer tutor workshop series\, consisting of s ix classes\, will be held Mondays and Wednesdays beginning February 9th at The Literacy Council\, 982 N. Main St.\, in Rockford.\n\nVolunteers w ill learn techniques for teaching reading and English as a Second Langua ge to adults. After attendance at the workshop\, tutors will be matched with a learner for one-on-one instruction for two hours each week for a minimum of one year. They can work with their learners in Rockford\, Be lvidere\, or Loves Park.\n\nIndividuals interested in volunteering their time to share the joy of reading with an adult are asked to please cont act The Literacy Council today at 815-963-READ. More information and th e opportunity to register for the workshop are available at www.theliter acycouncil.org. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120110T141235Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98284584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Tree Sale LOCATION:Rockford DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120207 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE URL:www.winnebagoswcd.org DESCRIPTION:WINNNEBAGO COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT\nANNO UNCES ANNUAL TREE SALE\n\nWinnebago County Soil and Water Conservation D istrict’s annual tree sale is under way for 2012. Each year the Distric t sells bare root tree\, evergreen and shrub seedlings and transplants t o increase efforts to provide energy conservation and/or habitat cover f or wildlife in the rural setting. These starter seedlings and transplan ts are an investment in the future. \n\nDEADLINE TO ORDER IS MARCH 30\, 2012.\n\nEvergreens available include White Pine\, Colorado Blue Spruce \, Concolor Fir\, Norway Spruce\, Canadian Hemlock\, American Arborvitae and White Spruce.\n\nShade trees available include Red Maple\, Sugar Ma ple\, Northern Red Oak\, Black Cherry\, White Oak\, Burr Oak\, River Bir ch and Chokecherry.\n\nShrubs available include Common Lilac\, Black Cho keberry\, Juneberry Serviceberry\, Silky Dogwood\, Common Witchhazel and Pagoda Dogwood.\n\nTrees are sold in bundle sizes of 5\, 25 and 100 wit h prices ranging from $9 - $130 for the different species and sizes.\n\n Also available Evergreen Package (a variety of 20 trees) for $34 and a S hrub Package (a variety of 9 shrubs) for $17.\n\nThe District also offer s for sale “Right Start” Fertilizer Packets to give seedlings the right starting nutrients in the right place at the right time. Tree Protector s are available to improve the survivability of hardwood trees. Tree pr otectors increase growth and lower maintenance costs. They are designed to only be used on hardwood trees\, not on shrubs or evergreens. Vispo re Tree Mats are also available to help protect from weed growth around the tree. The mat provides each tree\, evergreen or shrub 9 square feet of weed free soil. The mat controls weeds\, yet allows water to reach the plant.\n\nRain barrels and conservation books are also available.\n \nIn addition to energy conservation and wildlife habitat\, trees serve a number of other purposes. Ten mature trees remove approximately 5 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually. They also dilute pollu ted air with fresh oxygen. One hundred mature trees catch about 250\,00 0 gallons of rainwater each year. Trees planted appropriately can save up to 25% of annual cooling costs and save 10 to 25% of energy used for heating. In 40 years\, the average tree returns $2.70 in benefits for e very $1 of investment.\n\nTrees will be available for pick-up in late Ap ril.\n\nTree sale order forms are available by calling the District offi ce at (815) 965-2392\, x3\, or on the website www.winnebagoswcd.org.\n\n All of the evergreens\, shade trees and shrubs are to be used for conser vation purposes only and shall not be used for ornamental purposes or la ndscaping. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120109T161938Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98263909 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winnebago Kindergarten Registration LOCATION:Dorothy Simon Elementary\, 309 S. Benton St.\, Winnebago\, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120206T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120206T153000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Winnebago CUSD #323 will be starting 2012-13 Kindergarten Re gistration and Enrollment on Monday\, February 6. Parents of future kind ergarten students can come to Dorothy Simon Elementary 309 S. Benton St. \, Winnebago\, IL – Monday through Thursday 7:30am-4:00pm and Friday 7:3 0am-3:30pm.\n\nKindergarten enrollment is for children who will turn 5 y rs old by September 1\, 2012 \n\nParents will be required to bring at le ast two forms of residency (two proofs of address\, such as a signed and dated lease with rent or deposit receipt from the past 30 days and a cu rrent utility bill and their child’s birth certificate (original or cert ified copy\; a photocopy isn’t acceptable). No instructional fees will b e collected at this time. \n\nFor more information\, please contact Simo n Elementary at 815.335. 2318. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120130T083650Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98601736 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:17th Annual Cardiology Millennium Conference for Professionals LOCATION:Giovanni's Restaurant & Convention Center\, 610 North Bell Schoo l Rd.\, Rockford\, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120206T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120206T160000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.swedishamerican.org DESCRIPTION:The Cardiology Millennium Conference is a one-day conference from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. that explores many of the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.\n\nA number of na tionally-known practitioners will be headlining this year’s conference\, including: Dr. Lucian Lozonschi\, Dr. Giorgio Gimelli and Dr. Amish Rav al\, pioneers in transcatheter heart valve therapies\, cardiovascular st em cell and regenerative medicine\, and robotic and minimally invasive c ardiovascular surgeries at the University of Wisconsin\, Madison. Jack B arker\, a nationally known expert on creating a culture of safety and pr ocess improvement through the adaptation of aviation safety tools and Ti lda Shalof\, best-selling author and ICU nurse whose latest book details her own open-heart surgery and recovery\, are also featured. In additio n\, local and area physicians will speak on other cardiac-related topics such as peripheral arterial disease\, appropriate treatments for elderl y patients\, atrial fibrillation therapies and the diabetes - heart dise ase connection.\n\nCost of the Heart Conference is $125\, which includes breakfast\, lunch\, and conference materials. For further information o r to register\, call HealthConnect at (815) 968-2500\, or go to SwedishA merican’s Web site at www.swedishamerican.org. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120124T143926Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98510832 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Heart Care 2012 LOCATION:Giovanni's Restaurant & Convention Center\, 610 North Bell Schoo l Rd.\, Rockford\, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120206T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120206T200000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.swedishamerican.org DESCRIPTION:Heart Care 2012 is a free public event beginning with educat ional exhibits at 5 p.m. \n\nThe program begins at 6:00 p.m. with an upd ate on the Heart Hospital at SwedishAmerican\, the region’s only hospita l devoted to hearts. Attendees will then hear from keynote speaker Dr. B rad Nieder\, The Healthy Humorist®. This unique doctor and national spea ker blends healthcare humor with wellness advice and an uplifting messag e. Dr. Nieder will explain how laughter really is good medicine for mana ging pain\, enhancing your immune system and reducing stress.\n\nAt 7:00 p.m. Dr. Kenneth Brin\, cardiologist and medical director\, will modera te a panel of physicians as they discuss the latest innovations in heart care and answer questions from the audience.\n\nAdmission is FREE. Regi stration is easy at www.swedishamerican.org or by calling HealthConnect at (815) 968-2500. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120124T144415Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98510878 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Evening of Jazz for Showtime 32 LOCATION:Cannova's Restaurant\, 1101 West Empire St.\, Freeport\, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120206T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120206T181500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Showtime 32 parents (S.T.A.R.S.) will sponsor an evening of jazz music performed by the Freeport High School Jazz Band\, under the d irection of Bill Petersen\, at Cannova’s Restaurant\, 1101 W. Empire Str eet. Seating times are 5:15\, 6:15\, or 7:30 p.m. Menu selections incl ude pizza\, lasagna\, or spaghetti\, and Showtime parents will serve as wait staff for tips. Reservations are recommended for parties of eight or more and can be made by calling 815-233-0032. The evening will also include a silent auction held upstairs featuring a variety of gifts and services. In addition\, valet parking will be available. Proceeds will help fund the annual Showtime tour which this year will travel to the G ulf Coast of Alabama. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120126T151844Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98565363 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lets Get Fit Club LOCATION:Salvation Army downtown\, 210 Kilburn Ave\, Rockford Il DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120206T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.facebook.com/letsgetfitclub DESCRIPTION:Free workout for the community! Mondays: Variety of Beachbo dy Dvds Tues: Insanity Night. Bring water bottle and towel CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111128T153913Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Community X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:$0 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Nia Phommavong 815-670-4171 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97488277 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Literacy Council Needs Volunteer Tutors LOCATION:The Literacy Council\, 982 N. Main St.\, Rockford\, IL DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120208 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE URL:http://www.theliteracycouncil.org DESCRIPTION:The Literacy Council is looking for more volunteer tutors to be matched with adults who need to improve reading skills. According to Molly Lovelock\, Director of Finances and Grants\, “Tutors are our grea test resource. We couldn’t do our work without them.”\n\nThe Literacy Co uncil matches adults who want to read better with volunteer tutors who i nstruct them in phonics\, reading comprehension\, and writing. To become a tutor\, you must be over the age of 18\, have a high school diploma\, possess good communication skills\, flexibility\, patience\, and have t he willingness to meet with a student for two hours a week for a minimum of one year.\n\nAnyone who wants to become a volunteer tutor is invited to sign up for The Literacy Council’s free Tutor Workshop series. The C ouncil will be offering an online workshop for the first time beginning February 7th. The next volunteer tutor workshop series\, consisting of s ix classes\, will be held Mondays and Wednesdays beginning February 9th at The Literacy Council\, 982 N. Main St.\, in Rockford.\n\nVolunteers w ill learn techniques for teaching reading and English as a Second Langua ge to adults. After attendance at the workshop\, tutors will be matched with a learner for one-on-one instruction for two hours each week for a minimum of one year. They can work with their learners in Rockford\, Be lvidere\, or Loves Park.\n\nIndividuals interested in volunteering their time to share the joy of reading with an adult are asked to please cont act The Literacy Council today at 815-963-READ. More information and th e opportunity to register for the workshop are available at www.theliter acycouncil.org. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120110T141235Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98284585 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Tree Sale LOCATION:Rockford DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120208 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE URL:www.winnebagoswcd.org DESCRIPTION:WINNNEBAGO COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT\nANNO UNCES ANNUAL TREE SALE\n\nWinnebago County Soil and Water Conservation D istrict’s annual tree sale is under way for 2012. Each year the Distric t sells bare root tree\, evergreen and shrub seedlings and transplants t o increase efforts to provide energy conservation and/or habitat cover f or wildlife in the rural setting. These starter seedlings and transplan ts are an investment in the future. \n\nDEADLINE TO ORDER IS MARCH 30\, 2012.\n\nEvergreens available include White Pine\, Colorado Blue Spruce \, Concolor Fir\, Norway Spruce\, Canadian Hemlock\, American Arborvitae and White Spruce.\n\nShade trees available include Red Maple\, Sugar Ma ple\, Northern Red Oak\, Black Cherry\, White Oak\, Burr Oak\, River Bir ch and Chokecherry.\n\nShrubs available include Common Lilac\, Black Cho keberry\, Juneberry Serviceberry\, Silky Dogwood\, Common Witchhazel and Pagoda Dogwood.\n\nTrees are sold in bundle sizes of 5\, 25 and 100 wit h prices ranging from $9 - $130 for the different species and sizes.\n\n Also available Evergreen Package (a variety of 20 trees) for $34 and a S hrub Package (a variety of 9 shrubs) for $17.\n\nThe District also offer s for sale “Right Start” Fertilizer Packets to give seedlings the right starting nutrients in the right place at the right time. Tree Protector s are available to improve the survivability of hardwood trees. Tree pr otectors increase growth and lower maintenance costs. They are designed to only be used on hardwood trees\, not on shrubs or evergreens. Vispo re Tree Mats are also available to help protect from weed growth around the tree. The mat provides each tree\, evergreen or shrub 9 square feet of weed free soil. The mat controls weeds\, yet allows water to reach the plant.\n\nRain barrels and conservation books are also available.\n \nIn addition to energy conservation and wildlife habitat\, trees serve a number of other purposes. Ten mature trees remove approximately 5 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually. They also dilute pollu ted air with fresh oxygen. One hundred mature trees catch about 250\,00 0 gallons of rainwater each year. Trees planted appropriately can save up to 25% of annual cooling costs and save 10 to 25% of energy used for heating. In 40 years\, the average tree returns $2.70 in benefits for e very $1 of investment.\n\nTrees will be available for pick-up in late Ap ril.\n\nTree sale order forms are available by calling the District offi ce at (815) 965-2392\, x3\, or on the website www.winnebagoswcd.org.\n\n All of the evergreens\, shade trees and shrubs are to be used for conser vation purposes only and shall not be used for ornamental purposes or la ndscaping. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120109T161938Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98263910 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Good Dollars and Sense LOCATION:See Below DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Goodwill is partnering with local financial providers and no t-for-profit agencies in 2012 to offer Good Dollars and Sense\, a twelve hour course in financial management offered free of charge to community members. The course will provide participants with the proper skills an d knowledge needed in order to make the best financial decisions and to achieve their personal financial goals.\n\nGoodwill has operated the Goo d Dollars and Sense program for a little over one year\, helping educate and assist over 100 participants in the community with topics including saving and investing\, budgeting\, improving your credit score\, housin g essentials\, and more. The courses have been very successful effecting change in families’ financial abilities\, with 81% of participants incr easing their knowledge and financial confidence and 71% of participants making positive changes in their finances in just 60 days.\n\nThe course s are supported by the United Way of the Rock River Valley and are taugh t by local financial experts from Alpine Bank\, American Family Insuranc e Brad Streeter Agency\, the Better Business Bureau\, Blackhawk Bank\, C atholic Financial Life\, Family Credit Management Services\, Generations Credit Union\, MembersAlliance Credit Union\, Ray of Hope Negotiations Inc.\, Rockford Area Affordable Housing Coalition\, and Savant Capital M anagement. Goodwill offers a $50 incentive to students who attend all c lasses and fulfill follow up requirements for the course. \n\nGood Dol lars and Sense classes in Spanish will be held on every Tuesday and Thur sday from January 10th through January 26th\, 2012 from 10:00am to Noon or 6:00pm to 8:00pm.\n\nClasses in English will be held every Tuesday an d Thursday from February 7th through February 23rd from 10:00am to noon or 6:00pm to 8:00pm.\n\nClasses are open to the public on a first come\, first serve basis. If you are interested in signing up for the classes \, please contact Goodwill at (815) 987-6203 or email goodsense@goodwilln i.org CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111220T100651Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97875725 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rockford Auto Show LOCATION:CherryVale Mall DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:The Rockford New Car Dealers Association is holding their an nual Spring Auto Show.\n\nThis year's show features nearly 100 new cars \, trucks\, and vans. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120207T094055Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98724335 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Townhall Meeting on HIV/AIDS in the African American Community LOCATION:Montague Branch Library\, 1238 South Winnebago St.\, Rockford\, I L DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T130000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:In recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day\, Pe ople Supporting People HIV/AIDS Alliance (Formally known as BASUAH - Bro thers and Sisters United Against HIV/AIDS) will host a Town Hall Meeting on the issue of HIV/AIDS in the African-American Community.\n\nThe even t will be held at the Montague Branch Library (1238 S. Winnebago Street Rockford\, Illinois) on Tuesday\, February 7\, 2012\, from 11:30 am – 1: 00 pm. Refreshments and appetizers available as supplies last. Raffle pr izes (E-reader\, Women’s/Men’s clothing accessories\, Gift Baskets etc.) will be awarded to winning ticket holders (contact Sonya Kirkpatrick at 313-505-7116 for ticket info). CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120201T121409Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98632327 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Faith-Based Leadership Certificate Program 2011-2012 LOCATION:Rockford College-5100 East State Street\, Rockford\, IL 61108. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T160000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rockford.edu/?page=NICNE DESCRIPTION:This new program will equip faith-based leaders with the inf ormation and skills necessary to manage their place of worship or faith- based service organization. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20110901T134637Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Education X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Presenter";ID=12;TYPE=SingleLine:Northern Ill inois Center for Nonprofit Excellence X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Age Range";ID=22;TYPE=Enumeration:Adults X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Phone";ID=29;TYPE=PhoneUS:815-394-4384 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Web Link";ID=30;TYPE=Url:http://www.ro ckford.edu/?page=NICNE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Northern Illin ois Center for Nonprofit Excellence UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/96098091 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adult Education Open House at Highland Community College West LOCATION:Highland Community College West Campus\, Room 126\, 300 North Wes t St.\, Elizabeth\, IL 61028 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:The Highland Community College West campus will hold an info rmational session for prospective adult education students and adult vol unteer literacy tutors from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, February 7\, 2012\, in room 126. Vice President of Academic Services Tim Hood will be in at tendance to welcome participants and refreshments will be provided.\n\nE xperienced tutors will also be available to share their experiences with adult education. Learn how volunteering an hour or two per week can oft en make the difference between a student’s success or failure. The encou ragement that tutors provide is a key influence in the lives of students using these services to secure a better job or begin earning a college degree. Volunteer tutors are always welcome\, particularly in rural coun ties.\n\nStudents interested in classes or tutoring should also attend t he open house to learn more about the enrollment and assessment process. Adult literacy services may include tutoring services\, English-as-a-Se cond-Language classes\, and/or GED preparation courses based on availabi lity. Prospective tutors are encouraged to refer any adults in need of l iteracy services to this event.\n\nThe HCC Adult Education department of fers FREE services to qualifying individuals living in Carroll\, Jo Davi ess\, Ogle and Stephenson Counties. For more information about the open house\, please contact Esther Mayer at 815.599.3538 or email esther.maye r@highland.edu. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120126T093056Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98553660 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Good Dollars and Sense LOCATION:See Below DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T200000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Goodwill is partnering with local financial providers and no t-for-profit agencies in 2012 to offer Good Dollars and Sense\, a twelve hour course in financial management offered free of charge to community members. The course will provide participants with the proper skills an d knowledge needed in order to make the best financial decisions and to achieve their personal financial goals.\n\nGoodwill has operated the Goo d Dollars and Sense program for a little over one year\, helping educate and assist over 100 participants in the community with topics including saving and investing\, budgeting\, improving your credit score\, housin g essentials\, and more. The courses have been very successful effecting change in families’ financial abilities\, with 81% of participants incr easing their knowledge and financial confidence and 71% of participants making positive changes in their finances in just 60 days.\n\nThe course s are supported by the United Way of the Rock River Valley and are taugh t by local financial experts from Alpine Bank\, American Family Insuranc e Brad Streeter Agency\, the Better Business Bureau\, Blackhawk Bank\, C atholic Financial Life\, Family Credit Management Services\, Generations Credit Union\, MembersAlliance Credit Union\, Ray of Hope Negotiations Inc.\, Rockford Area Affordable Housing Coalition\, and Savant Capital M anagement. Goodwill offers a $50 incentive to students who attend all c lasses and fulfill follow up requirements for the course. \n\nGood Dol lars and Sense classes in Spanish will be held on every Tuesday and Thur sday from January 10th through January 26th\, 2012 from 10:00am to Noon or 6:00pm to 8:00pm.\n\nClasses in English will be held every Tuesday an d Thursday from February 7th through February 23rd from 10:00am to noon or 6:00pm to 8:00pm.\n\nClasses are open to the public on a first come\, first serve basis. If you are interested in signing up for the classes \, please contact Goodwill at (815) 987-6203 or email goodsense@goodwilln i.org CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111220T100643Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97875721 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:C.A.R.R. Neighborhood Association Meeting LOCATION:Good Shepherd Lutheran Church\, 1829 N. Rockton Ave. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:States Atty Joe Bruscato speaking on synthetic drugs in Rock ford area. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120130T092847Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Community X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Sharon Kay Abe ls\, President UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98584314 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lets Get Fit Club LOCATION:Salvation Army downtown\, 210 Kilburn Ave\, Rockford Il DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.facebook.com/letsgetfitclub DESCRIPTION:Free workout for the community! Mondays: Variety of Beachbo dy Dvds Tues: Insanity Night. Bring water bottle and towel CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111128T153913Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Community X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:$0 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Nia Phommavong 815-670-4171 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97488278 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RVC First Tuesday Lecture Series- Is God Green? LOCATION:Rock Valley College Student Center Atrium DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T180000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/firsttuesday DESCRIPTION:Can religious zeal and a passion for environmental justice g o hand-in-hand or are the two diametrically opposed? A cursory review o f current popular media and religious texts followed by anecdotes from t he Environmental Biology classroom will lead to an open-forum discussion where all will be free to share their perspectives concerning this comp lex topic.\n\nAll lectures are open to the public and free of charge. Re freshments are served 30 minutes prior to each lecture start time. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111207T100558Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Education X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Presenter";ID=12;TYPE=SingleLine:Joseph Haver ly\, RVC Professor of Biology X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Kathy McCarty \, (815) 921-4009 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97564878 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Welty Environmental Center Full Moon Ski\, Hike\, Snowshoe LOCATION:Beckman Mill County Park\, Beloit\, WI DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120207T203000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Would you like to enjoy an evening under the full moon in a unique county park? This evening is just for you. Your registration fe e includes the use of snowshoes – first come\, first served. Cross-coun try skiing and snowshoeing will be featured\, conditions permitting\, th ough winter hikers are always welcomed. This park has flat terrain\, bu t points of interest include a restored 1868 grist mill\, oak savanna re storation\, and trail through wetlands and woodland. \n\nAll ages welco me but children must be accompanied by adults\nCost: $5 per person\, $20 family maximum\nCall 608-361-1377 for registration and more information . CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120202T090334Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98645158 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Literacy Council Needs Volunteer Tutors LOCATION:The Literacy Council\, 982 N. Main St.\, Rockford\, IL DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120209 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE URL:http://www.theliteracycouncil.org DESCRIPTION:The Literacy Council is looking for more volunteer tutors to be matched with adults who need to improve reading skills. According to Molly Lovelock\, Director of Finances and Grants\, “Tutors are our grea test resource. We couldn’t do our work without them.”\n\nThe Literacy Co uncil matches adults who want to read better with volunteer tutors who i nstruct them in phonics\, reading comprehension\, and writing. To become a tutor\, you must be over the age of 18\, have a high school diploma\, possess good communication skills\, flexibility\, patience\, and have t he willingness to meet with a student for two hours a week for a minimum of one year.\n\nAnyone who wants to become a volunteer tutor is invited to sign up for The Literacy Council’s free Tutor Workshop series. The C ouncil will be offering an online workshop for the first time beginning February 7th. The next volunteer tutor workshop series\, consisting of s ix classes\, will be held Mondays and Wednesdays beginning February 9th at The Literacy Council\, 982 N. Main St.\, in Rockford.\n\nVolunteers w ill learn techniques for teaching reading and English as a Second Langua ge to adults. After attendance at the workshop\, tutors will be matched with a learner for one-on-one instruction for two hours each week for a minimum of one year. They can work with their learners in Rockford\, Be lvidere\, or Loves Park.\n\nIndividuals interested in volunteering their time to share the joy of reading with an adult are asked to please cont act The Literacy Council today at 815-963-READ. More information and th e opportunity to register for the workshop are available at www.theliter acycouncil.org. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120110T141235Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98284586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Tree Sale LOCATION:Rockford DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120209 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE URL:www.winnebagoswcd.org DESCRIPTION:WINNNEBAGO COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT\nANNO UNCES ANNUAL TREE SALE\n\nWinnebago County Soil and Water Conservation D istrict’s annual tree sale is under way for 2012. Each year the Distric t sells bare root tree\, evergreen and shrub seedlings and transplants t o increase efforts to provide energy conservation and/or habitat cover f or wildlife in the rural setting. These starter seedlings and transplan ts are an investment in the future. \n\nDEADLINE TO ORDER IS MARCH 30\, 2012.\n\nEvergreens available include White Pine\, Colorado Blue Spruce \, Concolor Fir\, Norway Spruce\, Canadian Hemlock\, American Arborvitae and White Spruce.\n\nShade trees available include Red Maple\, Sugar Ma ple\, Northern Red Oak\, Black Cherry\, White Oak\, Burr Oak\, River Bir ch and Chokecherry.\n\nShrubs available include Common Lilac\, Black Cho keberry\, Juneberry Serviceberry\, Silky Dogwood\, Common Witchhazel and Pagoda Dogwood.\n\nTrees are sold in bundle sizes of 5\, 25 and 100 wit h prices ranging from $9 - $130 for the different species and sizes.\n\n Also available Evergreen Package (a variety of 20 trees) for $34 and a S hrub Package (a variety of 9 shrubs) for $17.\n\nThe District also offer s for sale “Right Start” Fertilizer Packets to give seedlings the right starting nutrients in the right place at the right time. Tree Protector s are available to improve the survivability of hardwood trees. Tree pr otectors increase growth and lower maintenance costs. They are designed to only be used on hardwood trees\, not on shrubs or evergreens. Vispo re Tree Mats are also available to help protect from weed growth around the tree. The mat provides each tree\, evergreen or shrub 9 square feet of weed free soil. The mat controls weeds\, yet allows water to reach the plant.\n\nRain barrels and conservation books are also available.\n \nIn addition to energy conservation and wildlife habitat\, trees serve a number of other purposes. Ten mature trees remove approximately 5 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually. They also dilute pollu ted air with fresh oxygen. One hundred mature trees catch about 250\,00 0 gallons of rainwater each year. Trees planted appropriately can save up to 25% of annual cooling costs and save 10 to 25% of energy used for heating. In 40 years\, the average tree returns $2.70 in benefits for e very $1 of investment.\n\nTrees will be available for pick-up in late Ap ril.\n\nTree sale order forms are available by calling the District offi ce at (815) 965-2392\, x3\, or on the website www.winnebagoswcd.org.\n\n All of the evergreens\, shade trees and shrubs are to be used for conser vation purposes only and shall not be used for ornamental purposes or la ndscaping. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120109T161938Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98263911 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rockford Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Buzz LOCATION:Woodward Technology Center at Rock Valley College\, 3301 North M ulford Rd.\, Rockford\, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120208T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120208T090000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://http://rockfordilcoc.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/ WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1080 DESCRIPTION:If your company's success is determined by sales\, please jo in us for a session that will show you Sales Techniques/Perspectives to Improve Your Bottom Line. You will learn from several sales professional s as they share their experiences and successful methods with you.\nYou will learn about:\n• "Reading" others by watching non-verbal expressions \n• Confident Leadership Training \n• Techniques to "seal the deal" \n• How to put your business on top of the social marketing\n game\n• Black Belt techniques \n\nCost is $10 for members\, $20 for no n-members\, and includes breakfast.\n\nTo register\, go to http://rockfo rdilcoc.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.asp x?EventID=1080. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120127T131759Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98576311 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rockford Auto Show LOCATION:CherryVale Mall DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120208T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:The Rockford New Car Dealers Association is holding their an nual Spring Auto Show.\n\nThis year's show features nearly 100 new cars \, trucks\, and vans. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120207T094055Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98724336 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Belvidere Citizen Police Academy LOCATION:Boone County Public Safety Building\, 615 N. Main Street\, Belvid ere\, IL. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120208T210000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:The Belvidere Police Department will be hosting their annual Citizen Police Academy.\n\nOriginally started in 1998 the 7-session aca demy will begin on Wednesday January 18\, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p. m. and continue each Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. through Febru ary 29\, 2012.\n\nThis will be the 14th year that we have been able to o ffer this free and informative program to the citizens of Boone County. \n\nThe sessions will be held at the Belvidere / Boone County Public Safe ty Building in the lower level training room at 615 N. Main Street\, Bel videre\, IL.\n\nThere will be a limit of 25 participants. For more info rmation or to register for this free program\, contact the Belvidere Pol ice Department at 815-544-9626 Extension 5548 and leave your contact inf ormation. Registration will close at 3:00 p.m. on Monday January 16th. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120105T110801Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98194731 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Show LOCATION:Rock Valley College Studio Theatre DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120208T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120208T200000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rvcstarlight.com DESCRIPTION:That sweet transvestite and his motley crew did the time war p on Broadway in this 25th anniversary revival. RVC Studio Theatre is p roud to bring this rollicking good time to the stage. Complete with sass \, irreverence\, and camp this deliberately kitschy rock 'n' roll sci-fi gothic is more fun than ever. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111118T114426Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Theatre X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:$14 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - High";ID=24;TYPE=Currency:$16 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Phone";ID=29;TYPE=PhoneUS:(815) 921-21 60 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Web Link";ID=30;TYPE=Url:http://www.ro ckvalleycollege.edu/Community/Theatre/Tickets.cfm X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Mike Webb\, (8 15) 921-2151 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97326644 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Literacy Council Needs Volunteer Tutors LOCATION:The Literacy Council\, 982 N. Main St.\, Rockford\, IL DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120210 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE URL:http://www.theliteracycouncil.org DESCRIPTION:The Literacy Council is looking for more volunteer tutors to be matched with adults who need to improve reading skills. According to Molly Lovelock\, Director of Finances and Grants\, “Tutors are our grea test resource. We couldn’t do our work without them.”\n\nThe Literacy Co uncil matches adults who want to read better with volunteer tutors who i nstruct them in phonics\, reading comprehension\, and writing. To become a tutor\, you must be over the age of 18\, have a high school diploma\, possess good communication skills\, flexibility\, patience\, and have t he willingness to meet with a student for two hours a week for a minimum of one year.\n\nAnyone who wants to become a volunteer tutor is invited to sign up for The Literacy Council’s free Tutor Workshop series. The C ouncil will be offering an online workshop for the first time beginning February 7th. The next volunteer tutor workshop series\, consisting of s ix classes\, will be held Mondays and Wednesdays beginning February 9th at The Literacy Council\, 982 N. Main St.\, in Rockford.\n\nVolunteers w ill learn techniques for teaching reading and English as a Second Langua ge to adults. After attendance at the workshop\, tutors will be matched with a learner for one-on-one instruction for two hours each week for a minimum of one year. They can work with their learners in Rockford\, Be lvidere\, or Loves Park.\n\nIndividuals interested in volunteering their time to share the joy of reading with an adult are asked to please cont act The Literacy Council today at 815-963-READ. More information and th e opportunity to register for the workshop are available at www.theliter acycouncil.org. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120110T141235Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98284587 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Tree Sale LOCATION:Rockford DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120210 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE URL:www.winnebagoswcd.org DESCRIPTION:WINNNEBAGO COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT\nANNO UNCES ANNUAL TREE SALE\n\nWinnebago County Soil and Water Conservation D istrict’s annual tree sale is under way for 2012. Each year the Distric t sells bare root tree\, evergreen and shrub seedlings and transplants t o increase efforts to provide energy conservation and/or habitat cover f or wildlife in the rural setting. These starter seedlings and transplan ts are an investment in the future. \n\nDEADLINE TO ORDER IS MARCH 30\, 2012.\n\nEvergreens available include White Pine\, Colorado Blue Spruce \, Concolor Fir\, Norway Spruce\, Canadian Hemlock\, American Arborvitae and White Spruce.\n\nShade trees available include Red Maple\, Sugar Ma ple\, Northern Red Oak\, Black Cherry\, White Oak\, Burr Oak\, River Bir ch and Chokecherry.\n\nShrubs available include Common Lilac\, Black Cho keberry\, Juneberry Serviceberry\, Silky Dogwood\, Common Witchhazel and Pagoda Dogwood.\n\nTrees are sold in bundle sizes of 5\, 25 and 100 wit h prices ranging from $9 - $130 for the different species and sizes.\n\n Also available Evergreen Package (a variety of 20 trees) for $34 and a S hrub Package (a variety of 9 shrubs) for $17.\n\nThe District also offer s for sale “Right Start” Fertilizer Packets to give seedlings the right starting nutrients in the right place at the right time. Tree Protector s are available to improve the survivability of hardwood trees. Tree pr otectors increase growth and lower maintenance costs. They are designed to only be used on hardwood trees\, not on shrubs or evergreens. Vispo re Tree Mats are also available to help protect from weed growth around the tree. The mat provides each tree\, evergreen or shrub 9 square feet of weed free soil. The mat controls weeds\, yet allows water to reach the plant.\n\nRain barrels and conservation books are also available.\n \nIn addition to energy conservation and wildlife habitat\, trees serve a number of other purposes. Ten mature trees remove approximately 5 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually. They also dilute pollu ted air with fresh oxygen. One hundred mature trees catch about 250\,00 0 gallons of rainwater each year. Trees planted appropriately can save up to 25% of annual cooling costs and save 10 to 25% of energy used for heating. In 40 years\, the average tree returns $2.70 in benefits for e very $1 of investment.\n\nTrees will be available for pick-up in late Ap ril.\n\nTree sale order forms are available by calling the District offi ce at (815) 965-2392\, x3\, or on the website www.winnebagoswcd.org.\n\n All of the evergreens\, shade trees and shrubs are to be used for conser vation purposes only and shall not be used for ornamental purposes or la ndscaping. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120109T161938Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98263912 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rockford Auto Show LOCATION:CherryVale Mall DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120209T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:The Rockford New Car Dealers Association is holding their an nual Spring Auto Show.\n\nThis year's show features nearly 100 new cars \, trucks\, and vans. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120207T094055Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98724337 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Stepping Off the Grid: Energy Issues for Scouts & Homeschool LOCATION:Welty Environmental Center\, Beckman Mill County Park\, Beloit\, WI DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120209T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120209T180000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Level: Juniors (grades 4-5)\nFor the “It’s Your Planet – Lov e It!”\nMaximum: 30 participants per session\n\nWork on your Energy Awar d at this session where we will explore all the ways we use\, and someti mes abuse\, energy. Be ready to investigate how we use and can save ene rgy in our homes\, schools and life in general. We’ll even get creative as we cook our own snack with energy most of us rarely think of! Craft materials and a snack are provided with this program. Please note: Thi s program is designed for scouts\, but all interested parties are welcom e! CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120202T090631Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98645169 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The 2012 opening Lecture of the Father Robert Verstynen Lecture Series\, Five Reasons for Global Hope\, with Jim Kenney LOCATION:Rockford College-Fisher Memorial Chapel DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120209T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120209T172000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rockford.edu/?BoxOffice DESCRIPTION:Jim Kenney\, Executive Director of Common Ground\, will give the opening 2012 lecture of the Father Robert Verstynen Lecture Series \, entitled “Five Reasons for Global Hope\,” at Rockford College.\n \nJi m Kenney is a co-founder and Executive Director of Common Ground\, an ad ult educational organization examining the greatest social thoughts in t he human experience. He is the author of “Thriving in the Crosscurrent: Clarity and Hope in a Time of Cultural Sea Change” which\, according to Marcus Braybrooke\, President of the World Congress of Faiths\, shows th at “It takes a person with Jim Kenney's wide historical perspective\, aw areness of contemporary innovative thinking\, and prophetic vision\, to discern the emerging new values…which treasures the sacredness of all li fe.” This lecture will explore five strong arguments for a more positive global outlook.\n\nThe event is free and open to the public. Tickets ar e required. Fisher Chapel is accessible. For more information\, contact the Rockford College Box Office at 815-226-4100. \n\nThis lecture is mad e possible through the generosity of Angelo and Virginia Spoto to honor Father Verstynen’s life of service and compassion\, and his many years as the Catholic Chaplin at Rockford College. Mr. Spoto\, an Emeritus Tr ustee of the College\, was a Co-Trustee of Father Verstynen’s Trust\; the Spoto’s generosity continues to support programs originally supporte d by the Trust\, including the Last Lecture Series and programs about F aith and Culture and leading a meaningful life. \n\nThis lecture is als o part of the college’s Forum Series. To see the Spring 2012 Forum Serie s line-up visit: http://www.rockford.edu/?page=ForumSeries. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120125T163847Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Community X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:0 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Phone";ID=29;TYPE=PhoneUS:815-226-4100 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Web Link";ID=30;TYPE=Url:http://www.ro ckford.edu/?BoxOffice X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Rockford Colle ge Box Office UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98533537 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Belvidere/Boone County Food Pantry Mardi Gras -themed "pay down the Mortgage Fundraiser\, Feb 9 LOCATION:VFW Club\, 1310 W. Lincoln Avenue\, Belvidere\, IL 61008 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120209T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120209T200000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:www.bbcfoodpantry.com DESCRIPTION:Each year the Belvidere Boone County Food Pantry holds a fun draiser to help pay down the mortgage of our building. As our mortgage is paid down we are able to spend more donated dollars to buy food to fe ed the hungry.\nThis year our Fundraiser is a Mardi Gras- themed wine ta sting event\, and you the Public are all invited. \nIt is Thursday\, F ebruary 9 at the VFW Club’s Banquet Hall\, 1310 W. Lincoln Ave.\, 5:30 t o 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. The tickets are $15 each\, and all of the proceeds received will go to help pay off the pantry mortgage. Wine \, hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be served\, Live music and entertain ment provided by P-H-M. Everything\, including the food\, beverage\, se rvice including the VFW hall has been donated for this event. \nWon’t y ou please join us and add your support for the Food Pantry too? Tickets will be available at the door. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120201T120224Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98631245 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:American Business Women's Association Annual Banquet LOCATION:The Fieldstone\, 1121 West Empire\, Freeport\, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120209T210000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:The Jane Addams Chapter of American Business Women’s Associa tion will hold their annual banquet celebrating the choosing of their 20 12 Woman of the Year and their business associate for 2012 on Thursday\, February 9\, 2012 beginning with social time at 6pm. The meeting will begin at 6:30pm. This meeting will be held at The Fieldstone\, 1121 W. Empire\, Freeport\, IL. The menu for the evening will be a pork chop\, baked potato\, dinner salad\, vegetable medley\, dinner rolls with butte r and beverages. The speaker for the evening will be Sue Landenberg\, l ocal journalist and author. The presentation of the business associate for 2012 will be done by the Chapter’s 2011 winner\, Sheila Hooper\, Fre eport Township Supervisor. Mistress of ceremony and presenter of the Wo man of the Year for 2012 will be the Chapter Woman of the Year for 2011 \, Patti Bigger of Rockford who is also the ABWA National Woman of the Ye ar for 2012. The cost of the evening will be $25.00 per person and rese rvations can be made by calling Kay at 815-235-7329 by Monday\, February 6\, 2012. \nThe mission of the American Business Women’s Association i s to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership\, education\, networking support and national recognition. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120203T091244Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98672469 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winnebago Buy Local 2012 Kick Off Celebration LOCATION:Giovanni's\, 610 North Bell School Rd.\, Rockford\, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120209T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:https://www.facebook.com/events/302045846507890/ DESCRIPTION:Over the past year\, 83 Rockford-area LOCAL business-owners got together with the intention of helping locally owned businesses succ eed. Winnebago Buy Local welcomes you to help us celebrate this mileston e\; we invite you to attend our “2012 Kick Off Celebration\,” featuring a keynote speech from Mr. Martin Vanags (CEO of the Bloomington/Normal\, Illinois Economic Development Council) 6 p.m. Thursday February 9 at Gi ovanni’s in Rockford\, IL. Mr. Vanags will speak about the importance of participating in networking and communicating effectively. We will have door prizes\, hors d’oeuvers\, networking\, and a cash bar to help cele brate one year of supporting local businesses. Please visit www.winnebag obuylocal.com for more event information. \n\n“Winnebago Buy Local’s” mi ssion is supporting and cultivating local independent businesses while f ocusing on the transformation of our local economy towards green jobs\, sustainable industries and practices\, and buying local first. Local bus inesses are the bread-and-butter of every city\, helping local economies by keeping more money local. Studies mention said that shopping with a locally owned business keeps about sixty-eight cents of every dollar spe nt in the local economy\, versus much less than with franchised and non- locally owned businesses. Through the past year\, Winnebago Buy Local ha s held monthly gatherings for locally owned businesses to network and he lp each other succeed in a constantly changing business landscape. If yo u are a LOCAL\, un-franchised\, non-national\, Unique to Winnebago Count y business that resides in Winnebago County\, we encourage you to attend this exciting event and celebration of local businesses! Please RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/302045846507890/ CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120201T132722Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98633776 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shanta Nurullah (spoken word artist) LOCATION:Rock Valley College Student Center Atrium DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120209T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120209T183000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/Life/BlackHistoryMonth.cfm DESCRIPTION:Shanta will perform From Anansi to Brer Rabbit - Trickster T ales from Africa and the Americas on Thursday\, February 9\, 2012 at 6:3 0 p.m. in the Rock Valley College Student Center Atrium.\n\nThis event i s free and open to the public. Event co-sponsored by RVC Upward Bound & Illinois Humanities Council.\n\nIn traditional African societies\, the s toryteller was often the historian\, as well as the culture-bearer. West Africa’s most vivid\, intriguing\, and enduring character is the tricks ter\, Anansi. Follow the travels of Anansi from Africa to the west\, whe re Anansi’s antics and themes are found in Brer Rabbit tales\, often tol d on southern plantations. These stories of small spiders and crafty rab bits served to entertain and empower those who were using all of their s piritual and mental resources to survive their oppressive conditions. Sh anta invites audiences to listen\, laugh\, and ponder the role of the tr ickster in folkloric traditions.\n\nShanta Nurullah has been performing as a musician\, storyteller\, and actor since 1972\, presenting concerts and workshops in educational and cultural institutions across the count ry and abroad. She has released several recordings and won numerous awar ds\, including the coveted Artist Fellowship from the Illinois Arts Coun cil (2001). She has appeared at the National Storytelling Festival\, the National Festival of Black Storytelling\, National Geographic\, Columbi a University\, the Chicago Jazz Festival\, and the Chicago Humanities Fe stival. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120201T102218Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98626376 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Healthy Coffee Mixer LOCATION:Loves Park\, Illinois\, \, RSVP @ (815)222-5927 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120209T210000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:www.gbiermann.BestCoffee4YourHealth.com DESCRIPTION:Sample coffee that is healthier for your body. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111227T081421Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97956595 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Show LOCATION:Rock Valley College Studio Theatre DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120209T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120209T200000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rvcstarlight.com DESCRIPTION:That sweet transvestite and his motley crew did the time war p on Broadway in this 25th anniversary revival. RVC Studio Theatre is p roud to bring this rollicking good time to the stage. Complete with sass \, irreverence\, and camp this deliberately kitschy rock 'n' roll sci-fi gothic is more fun than ever. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111118T114426Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Theatre X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:$14 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - High";ID=24;TYPE=Currency:$16 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Phone";ID=29;TYPE=PhoneUS:(815) 921-21 60 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Web Link";ID=30;TYPE=Url:http://www.ro ckvalleycollege.edu/Community/Theatre/Tickets.cfm X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Mike Webb\, (8 15) 921-2151 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97326645 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Literacy Council Needs Volunteer Tutors LOCATION:The Literacy Council\, 982 N. Main St.\, Rockford\, IL DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120211 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE URL:http://www.theliteracycouncil.org DESCRIPTION:The Literacy Council is looking for more volunteer tutors to be matched with adults who need to improve reading skills. According to Molly Lovelock\, Director of Finances and Grants\, “Tutors are our grea test resource. We couldn’t do our work without them.”\n\nThe Literacy Co uncil matches adults who want to read better with volunteer tutors who i nstruct them in phonics\, reading comprehension\, and writing. To become a tutor\, you must be over the age of 18\, have a high school diploma\, possess good communication skills\, flexibility\, patience\, and have t he willingness to meet with a student for two hours a week for a minimum of one year.\n\nAnyone who wants to become a volunteer tutor is invited to sign up for The Literacy Council’s free Tutor Workshop series. The C ouncil will be offering an online workshop for the first time beginning February 7th. The next volunteer tutor workshop series\, consisting of s ix classes\, will be held Mondays and Wednesdays beginning February 9th at The Literacy Council\, 982 N. Main St.\, in Rockford.\n\nVolunteers w ill learn techniques for teaching reading and English as a Second Langua ge to adults. After attendance at the workshop\, tutors will be matched with a learner for one-on-one instruction for two hours each week for a minimum of one year. They can work with their learners in Rockford\, Be lvidere\, or Loves Park.\n\nIndividuals interested in volunteering their time to share the joy of reading with an adult are asked to please cont act The Literacy Council today at 815-963-READ. More information and th e opportunity to register for the workshop are available at www.theliter acycouncil.org. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120110T141235Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98284588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winnebago SWCD Rain Barrels LOCATION:N/A DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120211 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE URL:http://www.winnebagoswcd.org DESCRIPTION:Isn’t it time you harvest your storm water? Water conservati on is becoming increasingly important and you can do your part by harves ting rain water with a rain barrel. The Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is currently taking orders for 55-gallon fo od-quality plastic rain barrels. These barrels were previously used to s hip pickled food overseas and come with a garden hose size spigot at the bottom\, two overflow spigots and a removable screen mesh lid. These pa intable barrels come in an assortment of colors including grey\, black\, terra cotta and blue. \n\nRain barrels can be purchased for $70.00 each \, along with several accessories that make for easy installation and ma intenance including diverters\, adapters and wooden pedestals. Order for ms are available on the District website at www.winnebagoswcd.org\, or b y contacting Jessica at jessica-ra-swcd@comcast.net or at (815) 965-2392 ext. 3. Order deadline is Friday\, March 30th\, 2012. Rain barrels mu st be picked up Thursday\, April 5th\, 2012 from 1pm to 4pm or with tree sale pick-up if you are a tree sale customer. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120203T092337Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98672531 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Tree Sale LOCATION:Rockford DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120211 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE URL:www.winnebagoswcd.org DESCRIPTION:WINNNEBAGO COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT\nANNO UNCES ANNUAL TREE SALE\n\nWinnebago County Soil and Water Conservation D istrict’s annual tree sale is under way for 2012. Each year the Distric t sells bare root tree\, evergreen and shrub seedlings and transplants t o increase efforts to provide energy conservation and/or habitat cover f or wildlife in the rural setting. These starter seedlings and transplan ts are an investment in the future. \n\nDEADLINE TO ORDER IS MARCH 30\, 2012.\n\nEvergreens available include White Pine\, Colorado Blue Spruce \, Concolor Fir\, Norway Spruce\, Canadian Hemlock\, American Arborvitae and White Spruce.\n\nShade trees available include Red Maple\, Sugar Ma ple\, Northern Red Oak\, Black Cherry\, White Oak\, Burr Oak\, River Bir ch and Chokecherry.\n\nShrubs available include Common Lilac\, Black Cho keberry\, Juneberry Serviceberry\, Silky Dogwood\, Common Witchhazel and Pagoda Dogwood.\n\nTrees are sold in bundle sizes of 5\, 25 and 100 wit h prices ranging from $9 - $130 for the different species and sizes.\n\n Also available Evergreen Package (a variety of 20 trees) for $34 and a S hrub Package (a variety of 9 shrubs) for $17.\n\nThe District also offer s for sale “Right Start” Fertilizer Packets to give seedlings the right starting nutrients in the right place at the right time. Tree Protector s are available to improve the survivability of hardwood trees. Tree pr otectors increase growth and lower maintenance costs. They are designed to only be used on hardwood trees\, not on shrubs or evergreens. Vispo re Tree Mats are also available to help protect from weed growth around the tree. The mat provides each tree\, evergreen or shrub 9 square feet of weed free soil. The mat controls weeds\, yet allows water to reach the plant.\n\nRain barrels and conservation books are also available.\n \nIn addition to energy conservation and wildlife habitat\, trees serve a number of other purposes. Ten mature trees remove approximately 5 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually. They also dilute pollu ted air with fresh oxygen. One hundred mature trees catch about 250\,00 0 gallons of rainwater each year. Trees planted appropriately can save up to 25% of annual cooling costs and save 10 to 25% of energy used for heating. In 40 years\, the average tree returns $2.70 in benefits for e very $1 of investment.\n\nTrees will be available for pick-up in late Ap ril.\n\nTree sale order forms are available by calling the District offi ce at (815) 965-2392\, x3\, or on the website www.winnebagoswcd.org.\n\n All of the evergreens\, shade trees and shrubs are to be used for conser vation purposes only and shall not be used for ornamental purposes or la ndscaping. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120109T161938Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98263913 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rockford Auto Show LOCATION:CherryVale Mall DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:The Rockford New Car Dealers Association is holding their an nual Spring Auto Show.\n\nThis year's show features nearly 100 new cars \, trucks\, and vans. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120207T094055Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98724338 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rockford Symphony Orchestra’s SoundBites Series LOCATION:Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club\, 5151 Guilford Rd.\, Rockford\, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T140000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rockfordsymphony.com DESCRIPTION:The Rockford Symphony Orchestra announces the sixth season o f SoundBites\, the lunchtime discussion series hosted by Music Director Steven Larsen. SoundBites is an engaging and entertaining prelude to the RSO concert experience. The discussions begin at noon on the Friday bef ore each RSO Classics Series concert\, and will take place at Mauh-Nah-T ee-See Country Club located at 5151 Guilford Rd.\n\nFebruary 10 - Michel e Lekas\, violin and RSO Concertmaster CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20110908T084613Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/96192615 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SoundBites LOCATION:Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T130000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:www.rockfordsymphony.com DESCRIPTION:Director Steven Larsen and Michele Lekas in informal discuss ion. SoundBites is free\; guests are welcome to order lunch from the men u (checks or cash only). RSVP by email or phone (815.972.2939). CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20110920T081209Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/96378039 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rockford Promise Fundraiser LOCATION:Egg Harbor Cafe\, 1603 N. Alpine\, Rockford\, IL 61107 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Help raise funds for scholarships! Egg Harbor will donate a percentage of the evening's dinner receipts to our scholarship fund. Sil ent Auction will be available. Great event to learn how everyone can be part of improving education in our community and helping students contin ue their education after high school. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120110T134715Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Community X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:$5 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - High";ID=24;TYPE=Currency:$15 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Phone";ID=29;TYPE=PhoneUS:815-543-0695 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Mary Rudzinski UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98280339 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HARRIS WINTER WONDERLAND LOCATION:Davis Park\, 320 S. Wyman St.\, Rockford\, IL 61101 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T220000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/harris-winter-wonderland-home.cm sx DESCRIPTION:BMO Harris Winter Wonderland\, the world's largest outdoor s ynthetic ice rink\, features a 12\,000-square-foot synthetic ice surface \, which allows skating in any temperature.\n\nThe inner track is approx imately 140 feet long and 24 feet wide. The outer track\, a unique skati ng trail around the perimeter of Davis Park\, is approximately 12 feet w ide and 850 feet long.\n\nConcessions are available\, and there is a hea ted seating area inside the Davis Park building and in the Harris Chalet (second floor). \n\nHoliday hours: Monday\, December 19 - Saturday\, De cember 24\, 4pm-8pm\; (Saturday December 24 Skate with Santa)\; Sunday\, December 25 Closed\; Monday\, December 26 - Saturday\, December 31\, 4p m-8pm\; Sunday\, January 1 Closed. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111117T083111Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97311351 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Waste MisManagement LOCATION:The Pec Playhouse Theatre\, 314 N. Main St. Pecatonica Il.\, 815- 239-1210 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T180000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:www.pecplayhouse.org DESCRIPTION:Writen by retired Winnebago County Judge Dan Doyle. Directed by local actor Jamie Button. Comedy/drama about a good old fashioned wh o-dun-it murder that will take you on a wild ride. Show runs Feb 10 thru the 26th. Friday and Sat at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm $12.00 all seats. Cal l 815-239-1210 or buy online at www.pecplayhouse.org CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120103T080249Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Theatre X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:12.00 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - High";ID=24;TYPE=Currency:12.00 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Directed By";ID=25;TYPE=SingleLine:Jamie Butt on X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Written By";ID=26;TYPE=SingleLine:Dan Doyle X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Cast";ID=27;TYPE=SingleLine:Adults X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Age Range";ID=22;TYPE=Enumeration:All Ages X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Phone";ID=29;TYPE=PhoneUS:815-239-1210 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Web Link";ID=30;TYPE=Url:www.pecplayho use.org UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98137459 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:"BINGO" at Northwest Fire Protection LOCATION:3222 North Central Ave\, Rockford\, IL 61101 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T220000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy and evening of bingo\, pull-tabs\, and raffles wi th Northwest Fire Protection District. \n\nProceeds are used to support local non-for-profit organizations and volunteer firefighters of Northw est FPD. \n\nDoors open at 6pm CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111223T095253Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Community X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:$0.00 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - High";ID=24;TYPE=Currency:$0.00 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Northwest Fire fighters Assocation UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97912334 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brother Sun in Concert with Rockford's Own Joe Jenks LOCATION:Emmanuel Lutheran Church\, 920 Third Ave\, Rockford\, IL 61104 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T203000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:"What happens when you unite three of the best male singers in the folk realm who already revel in harmony singing? (You get) Brothe r Sun...great voices\, energy and sincerity...compositions in three dist inct styles (deep roots gospel\, blues and folk) that bring to mind mode rn day gospel." - Rich Warren\, WFMT\, Midnight Special\, Chicago\, IL. \nBrother Sun's combined musical skills make for an unforgettable experi ence - three rich voices blending on a well-crafted foundation of guitar \, slide guitar\, and piano. Brother Sun's self titled Album debuted on the Folk DJ Charts at number 2 in July and remained on the chart for 6 m onths\, it was the number 8 album of 2011 on FOLK-DJ\, making many folk DJ favorites lists for 2011. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120202T084604Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Concert X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:$15 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Age Range";ID=22;TYPE=Enumeration:Adults X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Phone";ID=29;TYPE=PhoneUS:(815) 968-11 57 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Catherine Renn ert UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98636761 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Show LOCATION:Rock Valley College Studio Theatre DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T200000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rvcstarlight.com DESCRIPTION:That sweet transvestite and his motley crew did the time war p on Broadway in this 25th anniversary revival. RVC Studio Theatre is p roud to bring this rollicking good time to the stage. Complete with sass \, irreverence\, and camp this deliberately kitschy rock 'n' roll sci-fi gothic is more fun than ever. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111118T114426Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Theatre X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:$14 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - High";ID=24;TYPE=Currency:$16 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Phone";ID=29;TYPE=PhoneUS:(815) 921-21 60 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Web Link";ID=30;TYPE=Url:http://www.ro ckvalleycollege.edu/Community/Theatre/Tickets.cfm X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Mike Webb\, (8 15) 921-2151 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97326646 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Theater veterans bring “Love Letters” back to benefit Rockford C ollege LOCATION:Rockford College-Clark Arts Center in Maddox Theatre DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120210T220000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rockford.edu/?BoxOffice DESCRIPTION:Theater veterans bring “Love Letters” back to benefit Rockfo rd College\n\nWhen: Show times are Friday\, February 10 at 8 p.m.\; Satu rday\, February 11 at 8 p.m.\; and Sunday\, February 12 at 2 p.m.\nWhere : Rockford College-Clark Arts Center in Maddox Theatre. \n\nFor three benefit performances\, two of Rockford’s best known professional actors Linda Abronski and Stephen F. Vrtol III\, under the direction of Bern Su ndstedt\, will revive their production of “Love Letters\,” by A. R. Gurn ey. The popular play depicts a fifty-year love affair carried on primari ly though letters\, written in and about a world where letter-writing wa s very much an essential mode of communication\, especially between men and women. \n\nTickets are $25 each. Contact the Rockford College Box Of fice at 815.226.4100 to reserve tickets. Presenting sponsor for the show is BMO Harris Bank. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120118T164629Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Theatre X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:$25 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - High";ID=24;TYPE=Currency:$25 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Directed By";ID=25;TYPE=SingleLine:Bern Sunds tedt X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Written By";ID=26;TYPE=SingleLine:A. R. Gurne y X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Cast";ID=27;TYPE=SingleLine:Linda Abronski an d Stephen F. Vrtol III. X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Age Range";ID=22;TYPE=Enumeration:Adults X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Phone";ID=29;TYPE=PhoneUS:815-226-4100 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Web Link";ID=30;TYPE=Url:http://www.ro ckford.edu/?BoxOffice X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Rockford Colle ge Box Office at 815-226-4100 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98420054 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ice Age Mammals LOCATION:BURPEE MUSEUM\, 737 N. Main Street\, Rockford\,\, IL 61103 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120212 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE DESCRIPTION:Ice Age Mammals will open at the Burpee Museum on October 8t h and run through April 29\, 2012.\n\nThis is the United States first s howing of this Canadian Museum of Nature’s Traveling Exhibit. It is ex citing that it is opening at the Burpee Museum in Rockford and is prese nted by BMO Harris Bank.\n\nWe invite you to chill out with our new trav elling exhibition on ice-age mammals. This exhibition features dozens of real fossils\, touchable casts and specimens along with really cool int eractive displays. Dramatic murals by Yukon-based palaeoartist George "R inaldino" Teichmann round out your experience of Ice Age Mammals. The e xhibition focuses on ice-age mammals\, climate change\, extinction and h uman impact on climate and species.\n\nOne very cool exhibit is the moun ted Mastodon Skeleton. The mastodons were about the same size as the ele phants and the mammoths\, but more muscular and most species had fur.\n \nDuring the last Ice Age\, there were many large\, interesting mammals\, like the saber-toothed cats\, giant ground sloths\, mastodons\, and mam moths. These animals have long since gone extinct and are known mostly f rom fossils\, from frozen\, mummified carcasses\, and even from ancient cave drawings. We will have skulls from many of these animals including : Muskox\, Badger\, American Lion and Scimitar Cat as part of the exhib it.\n\nThe Ice Age Mammal exhibit was produced by the Canadian Museum of Nature in partnership with the Montreal Science Centre\, the Yukon Beri ngia Intrepretive Centre and the Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology.\n \nWe are also partnering with the Cherryvale Mall again for this exhibit. \n\nThe Exhibit will be displayed throughout the Museum and will be incl uded with regular admission to the Musuem.\n\nAdmission for Members of t he Museum will be free.\n\nA family membership to the Burpee Museum is $ 70.00.\n\nNon-Member admission: $10.00 \n$9.00 children 4-12 years old. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111003T132400Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/96605863 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Tree Sale LOCATION:Rockford DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120212 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE URL:www.winnebagoswcd.org DESCRIPTION:WINNNEBAGO COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT\nANNO UNCES ANNUAL TREE SALE\n\nWinnebago County Soil and Water Conservation D istrict’s annual tree sale is under way for 2012. Each year the Distric t sells bare root tree\, evergreen and shrub seedlings and transplants t o increase efforts to provide energy conservation and/or habitat cover f or wildlife in the rural setting. These starter seedlings and transplan ts are an investment in the future. \n\nDEADLINE TO ORDER IS MARCH 30\, 2012.\n\nEvergreens available include White Pine\, Colorado Blue Spruce \, Concolor Fir\, Norway Spruce\, Canadian Hemlock\, American Arborvitae and White Spruce.\n\nShade trees available include Red Maple\, Sugar Ma ple\, Northern Red Oak\, Black Cherry\, White Oak\, Burr Oak\, River Bir ch and Chokecherry.\n\nShrubs available include Common Lilac\, Black Cho keberry\, Juneberry Serviceberry\, Silky Dogwood\, Common Witchhazel and Pagoda Dogwood.\n\nTrees are sold in bundle sizes of 5\, 25 and 100 wit h prices ranging from $9 - $130 for the different species and sizes.\n\n Also available Evergreen Package (a variety of 20 trees) for $34 and a S hrub Package (a variety of 9 shrubs) for $17.\n\nThe District also offer s for sale “Right Start” Fertilizer Packets to give seedlings the right starting nutrients in the right place at the right time. Tree Protector s are available to improve the survivability of hardwood trees. Tree pr otectors increase growth and lower maintenance costs. They are designed to only be used on hardwood trees\, not on shrubs or evergreens. Vispo re Tree Mats are also available to help protect from weed growth around the tree. The mat provides each tree\, evergreen or shrub 9 square feet of weed free soil. The mat controls weeds\, yet allows water to reach the plant.\n\nRain barrels and conservation books are also available.\n \nIn addition to energy conservation and wildlife habitat\, trees serve a number of other purposes. Ten mature trees remove approximately 5 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually. They also dilute pollu ted air with fresh oxygen. One hundred mature trees catch about 250\,00 0 gallons of rainwater each year. Trees planted appropriately can save up to 25% of annual cooling costs and save 10 to 25% of energy used for heating. In 40 years\, the average tree returns $2.70 in benefits for e very $1 of investment.\n\nTrees will be available for pick-up in late Ap ril.\n\nTree sale order forms are available by calling the District offi ce at (815) 965-2392\, x3\, or on the website www.winnebagoswcd.org.\n\n All of the evergreens\, shade trees and shrubs are to be used for conser vation purposes only and shall not be used for ornamental purposes or la ndscaping. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120109T161938Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98263914 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Stephenson County Antique Engine Club Flapjack Fundraiser LOCATION:Applebee's\, 1802 S. West Street\, Freeport\, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T100000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.thefreeportshow.com DESCRIPTION:Come out and enjoy a short stack for a tall cause. You are invited to an Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast to support the St ephenson County Antique Engine Club on Saturday\, February 11\, 2012. T his fundraiser is being held at the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Ba r\, 1802 S. West Street\, Freeport\, IL\, phone 815-233-1815. The servi ng hours are 8:00am to 10:00am with tickets being $5.00 per person. Any one wishing more information about this fundraiser or wishing to purchas e tickets please contact Bev Kruse at 815-443-2304. \nThe Stephenson Co unty Antique Engine Club is a not for profit\, educational organization. For more information about the Antique Engine Club and our projects pl ease visit our website at www.thefreeportshow.com . Don’t forget to mar k your calendar for our annual Threshing Show and Antique display to be held at the Stephenson county fairgrounds on August 3\, 4 & 5\, 2012. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120203T091000Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98672444 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nature Rocks Family Nature Club: For the Birds LOCATION:Welty Environmental Center\, Beckman Mill County Park\, Beloit\, WI DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T113000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:In the dead of winter we can help wildlife by providing food . They can help us by brightening our winter days! We’ll make a homema de feeder and learn feeding and bird identification tips.\n\nCost: $10 p er family\nCall 608-361-1377 or email info@weltycenter.org to register b y February 6. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120202T091145Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98645441 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rockford Auto Show LOCATION:CherryVale Mall DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:The Rockford New Car Dealers Association is holding their an nual Spring Auto Show.\n\nThis year's show features nearly 100 new cars \, trucks\, and vans. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120207T094055Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98724339 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rockford RiverHawks Youth Clinic LOCATION:Wallbangers Academy\, Loves Park\, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T113000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rockfordriverhawks.com DESCRIPTION:The Rockford RiverHawks will host a free youth clinic on Sat urday\, February 11 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Wallbangers Academy in L oves Park.\n\nThe clinic is for children ages seven through 13\, and up to 25 kids can sign up. Spots are filled o a first-come\, first-serve ba sis.\n\nRiverHawks manager Rich Austin and other members of the coaching staff will be the instructors. \n\n“Our previous free clinics filled up very quickly\, and I strongly encourage parents to sign their children up as soon as possible\,” director of operations Chris Daleo said.\n\nFo r more information or to reserve a spot\, call the RiverHawks front offi ce at (815) 885-BALL.\n\nThe RiverHawks are members of the Frontier Leag ue\, an independent professional baseball league that will play its 20th season in 2012. Advertising and season ticket information is available by calling (815) 885-2255. Fans can also visit www.rockfordriverhawks.co m. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120112T101455Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98310764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:VALENTINE POTLUCK AND CHOCOLATE DESSERT SALE LOCATION:2nd Congregational Church\, 318 N. Church St.\, Rockford\, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T133000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Lunch: Please bring a light Valentine entrée to serve 6 – 8 . Breads\, beverages and dessert will be provided.\n\nChocolate Dessert Sale: Please bring a dessert item priced and wrapped for sale. These wi ll be set out for sale with the proceeds to benefit the Scholarship Fund .\n\nSpeaker: Andrea Wight\, AAUW member\, will tell us about her inspi ring humanitarian trips to Haiti. Andrea is a registered pharmacist and also the pastor at St. Anskars Episcopal Church. This past May she made her fifth visit to Haiti with a group of 22 nurse practitioners\, nurses and a doctor.\n\nPlease RSVP to Donna Joy (joysd248@att.net) (815-877-4 762) by Feb. 8.\n\nGuests are always welcome at AAUW events. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120130T135230Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98608225 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Youth Overcoming the Odds LOCATION:St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T170000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Black History Month is not just abou t the past. Black History Month is about our future\, too!\n At St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church\, Black History Month is Youth Month\, with a focus on young people – who are our future. The St. Luke Youth Departme nt presents “Youth Overcoming the Odds.” The conference is noon-5 p.m. Saturday\, Feb. 11\, at the church\, 2919 19th St.\, in Rockford.\n The line-up of speakers bringing a message of empowerment\, challenge\, and choices\, includes keynote speaker Jacob Dunn\, founder of Madison\, Wis .-based Life After Gangs. Others scheduled to speak include the followin g:\n• The Rev. Clarence Lumumba James Sr.\, author of “Lost Generation o r Left Generation: The Loss and Recovery of Black Family Values”\n• Exce ll Lewis III\, Founder and President of XLAcademics\n• Marilyn Hite Ross \, Winnebago County Deputy States Attorney\n• Michael Smith Sr.\, Deputy Administrator of Court Operations for the 17th Judicial Circuit Court i n Winnebago and Boone Counties \n• Angela Hite-Carter\, Principal of Roo sevelt Alternative High\n• Darlene Baldwin\, Winnebago County adult prob ation department\nThe Rev. Louis Malone\, St. Luke Pastor and President of the Baptist General State\nConvention of Illinois\, invite the entire community\, including youth\, parents\, educators\, and those intereste d in supporting youth!\n No registration is required and the conference is free. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120206T142116Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Community UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98704671 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Junior Naturalist Training LOCATION:Welty Environmental Center\, Beckman Mill County Park\, Beloit\, WI DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T160000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Are you a teen between the ages of 13 and 18 years who wants to work with children? Do you enjoy being outdoors? Combine these to gain volunteer hours and useful skill future employers will look for! T he Welty Environmental Center is hosting a training session to give you the skills to assist with summer programming\, help plan summer camps\, and even lead your own activities. You'll not only get the volunteer ho urs your school may require\, but you'll have fun doing it!\n\nNo cost - we'll provide refreshments!\nCall 608-361-1377 or email info@weltycente r.org by Feb. 9 for registration CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120202T091249Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98645444 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ATTRACTING BLUEBIRDS LOCATION:Rock Valley Garden Center\, Inc.\, 785 N. Bell School Road\, Rock ford\, IL 61107 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T150000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:www.rockvalleygardencenter.com DESCRIPTION:Learn how to attract this colorful bird to your yard! CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120130T092837Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Education X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Presenter";ID=12;TYPE=SingleLine:Harv Kucaba from WI Bluebird Restoration Assoc. X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Age Range";ID=22;TYPE=Enumeration:Adults UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98594685 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bat Boy\, the Musical LOCATION:Rock Valley College Studio Theatre DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T140000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rvcstarlight.com DESCRIPTION:The Weekly World News 1992 story about Bat Boy\, a half-boy \, half-bat found living in a cave inspired writers Keythe Farley and Bri an Flemming to write a stage adaptation. Bat Boy learns to speak from h is adoptive family\, yearns for acceptance and tries to join society\, o nly to face hatred and violence from a town that fears him\, and jealous rage from his foster father. The play deals with serious themes\, but often punctures the most serious moments with slapstick\, surrealism\, c amp-horror and irony. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20110920T160826Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Theatre X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:$14 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - High";ID=24;TYPE=Currency:$16 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Directed By";ID=25;TYPE=SingleLine:Michael P. Webb X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Written By";ID=26;TYPE=SingleLine:Music and l yrics by Laurence O’Keefe\; Book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Phone";ID=29;TYPE=PhoneUS:(815) 921-21 60 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Web Link";ID=30;TYPE=Url:http://www.ro ckvalleycollege.edu/Community/Theatre/Tickets.cfm X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Mike Webb\, (8 15) 921-2151 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/96392037 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Show LOCATION:Rock Valley College Studio Theatre DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T140000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rvcstarlight.com DESCRIPTION:That sweet transvestite and his motley crew did the time war p on Broadway in this 25th anniversary revival. RVC Studio Theatre is p roud to bring this rollicking good time to the stage. Complete with sass \, irreverence\, and camp this deliberately kitschy rock 'n' roll sci-fi gothic is more fun than ever. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111118T114342Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Theatre X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:$14 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - High";ID=24;TYPE=Currency:$16 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Phone";ID=29;TYPE=PhoneUS:(815) 921-21 60 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Web Link";ID=30;TYPE=Url:http://www.ro ckvalleycollege.edu/Community/Theatre/Tickets.cfm X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Mike Webb\, (8 15) 921-2151 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97326719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Table For Five . . . Thousand LOCATION:Faith Lutheran Church\, 10395 University Avenue\, Clive\, Iowa 50 325 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T160000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:sherrykocek@faithlc.org DESCRIPTION:What can you do with a few loaves of bread and fish? Quite a lot!!\n This is the miracle described in all four of the Gospels of the New Testament in which Jesus directed his disciples to feed five thousa nd people with just five loaves of bread and two fish. And you can watch it performed in the musical Table for Five . . . Thousand!\, to be perf ormed by the youth of Faith Lutheran Church\, 10395 University Avenue\, Clive\, Iowa on Saturday\, February 11 at 4 and 5 p.m. and at 10 and 11 a.m. on Sunday\, February 12. \n Over sixty children will sing\, dance a nd act out this musical\, by Tom Long and Allen Pote\, based on Matthew 14: 13-21\, Mark 6:31-44\, Luke 9:10-17 and John 6:5-15. The performance of the musical is an annual tradition for Soli Deo Musica\, the fine ar ts ministry of Faith Lutheran Church and Faith Lutheran Church. Other mu sicals performed by the youth at Faith Lutheran Church include Survivor Babylon (2011) Once Upon A Parable (2010) and Are We There Yet? (2009). \n To get to Faith Lutheran Church\, located in the western part of the D es Moines area\, take Interstate-235 to the Valley West Drive exit and h ead north to University Avenue. Go west on University Avenue beyond the K-Mart store. Faith Lutheran Church is on the north side of University b y the Clive water tower. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120116T084202Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Religious Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Presenter";ID=12;TYPE=SingleLine:Faith Luther an Church X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Age Range";ID=22;TYPE=Enumeration:All Ages X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Sherry Kocek UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98353479 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Vincent de Paul Mardi Gras 10 Year Celebration Fundraiser LOCATION:La Casa Grande\, 618 4th Street\, Beloit\, WI DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T210000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:A "Sparkling" Night of Black & White With an Attitude of Gra titude\nSaturday\, February 11th 2012\nDoors open at 5pm\nTickets are $2 0 and can purchased through Allyson Monette 815-312-8778\nDinner\, silen t auction\, and live auction with all proceeds benefiting the St. Vincen t de Paul South Beloit food pantry. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120206T112904Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98710534 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Annual FUR BALL Dinner Dance LOCATION:Giovannis Restaurant DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T213000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.PAWSHS.org DESCRIPTION:PAWS HUMANE SOCIETY will hold it 4th Annual FUR BALL Dinner Dance Fundraising Gala Saturday February 11th at Giovannis Restaurant. Over 300 animal lovers have registered for this event\, sponsored by Dr John Myers MD.\n\nCocktails start at 530pm with dinner beginning at 630p m. A live auction will ensue at 8pm with autographed memorabilia\, spa services\, resort trips and more. Silent auction\, raffle and dancing w ill fill out the evening.\n\n“We have a BIG BIG BIG announcement this ye ar\, that will have a BIG impact on the animal community in the Rockford and surrounding areas. This is one event you don’t want to miss”\, rem arks Fur Ball Chair Luan Dean. “All proceeds from the FUR BALL event he lp benefit PAWS Humane Society\, which is a great organization.”\n\nFor more information about FUR BALL 2012 and PAWS Humane Society\, please c all 815-299-PAWS (7297) or visit our websites at www.PAWSHS.org or www.F URBALLROCKFORD.com. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120120T091415Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98442609 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Lincoln Day Dinner & Program LOCATION:Cliffbreakers Riverside Resort\, 700 West Riverside Blvd.\, Rockf ord\, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T210000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.wcrcc.com DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, February 11th\, Republicans from the Northern Illinois area will gather at\nCliffbreakers Riverside Resort (700 W. Riv erside Blvd.\, Rockford\, IL) for a 6:00 p.m. social\nhour followed by a 7:00 p.m. dinner and program.\nHighlights of this year’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner & Program include keynote\nspeeches from Congressman Don Man zullo (R-16) and Congressman Bobby Schilling (R-17)\,\nboth of whom will discuss current events in Washington and the upcoming elections of 2012 .\nThere will also be a number of local officials and candidates making presentations\, including\nSenators Dave Syverson and Christine Johnson and Chairman Scott Christiansen. A tribute to\nDave Winters\, who will b e retiring from public office after over two decades\, and other awards \nwill complete the evening.\nPlease join us for a Winnebago County tradi tion of fellowship and camaraderie\,\naccompanied by a wonderful meal an d thought-provoking presentations. Tickets are $50 per\nperson through F ebruary 3\, 2012 (thereafter $55 per person) and may be purchased by cal ling\nRepublican Headquarters at 815-387-2874\, or visiting www.wcrcc.co m. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120203T091445Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98672474 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HARRIS WINTER WONDERLAND LOCATION:Davis Park\, 320 S. Wyman St.\, Rockford\, IL 61101 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T220000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/harris-winter-wonderland-home.cm sx DESCRIPTION:BMO Harris Winter Wonderland\, the world's largest outdoor s ynthetic ice rink\, features a 12\,000-square-foot synthetic ice surface \, which allows skating in any temperature.\n\nThe inner track is approx imately 140 feet long and 24 feet wide. The outer track\, a unique skati ng trail around the perimeter of Davis Park\, is approximately 12 feet w ide and 850 feet long.\n\nConcessions are available\, and there is a hea ted seating area inside the Davis Park building and in the Harris Chalet (second floor). \n\nHoliday hours: Monday\, December 19 - Saturday\, De cember 24\, 4pm-8pm\; (Saturday December 24 Skate with Santa)\; Sunday\, December 25 Closed\; Monday\, December 26 - Saturday\, December 31\, 4p m-8pm\; Sunday\, January 1 Closed. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111117T083111Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97311352 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Waste MisManagement LOCATION:The Pec Playhouse Theatre\, 314 N. Main St. Pecatonica Il.\, 815- 239-1210 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T180000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:www.pecplayhouse.org DESCRIPTION:Writen by retired Winnebago County Judge Dan Doyle. Directed by local actor Jamie Button. Comedy/drama about a good old fashioned wh o-dun-it murder that will take you on a wild ride. Show runs Feb 10 thru the 26th. Friday and Sat at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm $12.00 all seats. Cal l 815-239-1210 or buy online at www.pecplayhouse.org CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120103T080249Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Theatre X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:12.00 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - High";ID=24;TYPE=Currency:12.00 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Directed By";ID=25;TYPE=SingleLine:Jamie Butt on X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Written By";ID=26;TYPE=SingleLine:Dan Doyle X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Cast";ID=27;TYPE=SingleLine:Adults X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Age Range";ID=22;TYPE=Enumeration:All Ages X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Phone";ID=29;TYPE=PhoneUS:815-239-1210 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Web Link";ID=30;TYPE=Url:www.pecplayho use.org UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98137460 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RSO - Valentine Bon-bons LOCATION:Coronado Theatre\, 314 North main St\, Rockford\, IL 61101 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T213000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rockfordsymphony.com DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Valentine’s Day\, the RSO presents a delect able concert of bite-sized miniatures certain to warm the heart and quic ken the pulse on Saturday\, February 11\, 2012.\n\nPop the cork with the effervescent Overture to Die Fledermaus\, then settle into romantic moo ds ranging from sensuously sublime to delectably danceable to “music thi s hot should have a parental guidance rating.”\n\nHighlights include RSO Concertmaster Michele Lekas playing Sarasate’s dazzling Carmen Fantasy. \n\nAll programs\, artists\, and prices are subject to change. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20110422T084517Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/94251802 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rockford Symphony Orchestra Classics Series: Valentine Bon-bons LOCATION:Coronado Theatre DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T193000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:info@rockfordsymphony.com DESCRIPTION:J. Strauss II...Overture to Die Fledermaus\nDelius...La Cali nda\nSarasate...Fantasy on Bizet's Carmen\nMichele Lekas\, violin\nSaint -Saens...Bacchanale from Samson & Delilah\nDebussy...Prelude to the Afte rnoon of a Faun CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20110920T081950Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Concert X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:$18 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - High";ID=24;TYPE=Currency:$56 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Age Range";ID=22;TYPE=Enumeration:Adults X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Phone";ID=29;TYPE=PhoneUS:815.965.0049 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Web Link";ID=30;TYPE=Url:www.rockfords ymphony.com X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Jennie Braun UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/96377991 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Show LOCATION:Rock Valley College Studio Theatre DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120211T200000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rvcstarlight.com DESCRIPTION:That sweet transvestite and his motley crew did the time war p on Broadway in this 25th anniversary revival. RVC Studio Theatre is p roud to bring this rollicking good time to the stage. Complete with sass \, irreverence\, and camp this deliberately kitschy rock 'n' roll sci-fi gothic is more fun than ever. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111118T114426Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Theatre X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:$14 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - High";ID=24;TYPE=Currency:$16 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Phone";ID=29;TYPE=PhoneUS:(815) 921-21 60 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Web Link";ID=30;TYPE=Url:http://www.ro ckvalleycollege.edu/Community/Theatre/Tickets.cfm X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Mike Webb\, (8 15) 921-2151 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97326647 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Tree Sale LOCATION:Rockford DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120213 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE URL:www.winnebagoswcd.org DESCRIPTION:WINNNEBAGO COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT\nANNO UNCES ANNUAL TREE SALE\n\nWinnebago County Soil and Water Conservation D istrict’s annual tree sale is under way for 2012. Each year the Distric t sells bare root tree\, evergreen and shrub seedlings and transplants t o increase efforts to provide energy conservation and/or habitat cover f or wildlife in the rural setting. These starter seedlings and transplan ts are an investment in the future. \n\nDEADLINE TO ORDER IS MARCH 30\, 2012.\n\nEvergreens available include White Pine\, Colorado Blue Spruce \, Concolor Fir\, Norway Spruce\, Canadian Hemlock\, American Arborvitae and White Spruce.\n\nShade trees available include Red Maple\, Sugar Ma ple\, Northern Red Oak\, Black Cherry\, White Oak\, Burr Oak\, River Bir ch and Chokecherry.\n\nShrubs available include Common Lilac\, Black Cho keberry\, Juneberry Serviceberry\, Silky Dogwood\, Common Witchhazel and Pagoda Dogwood.\n\nTrees are sold in bundle sizes of 5\, 25 and 100 wit h prices ranging from $9 - $130 for the different species and sizes.\n\n Also available Evergreen Package (a variety of 20 trees) for $34 and a S hrub Package (a variety of 9 shrubs) for $17.\n\nThe District also offer s for sale “Right Start” Fertilizer Packets to give seedlings the right starting nutrients in the right place at the right time. Tree Protector s are available to improve the survivability of hardwood trees. Tree pr otectors increase growth and lower maintenance costs. They are designed to only be used on hardwood trees\, not on shrubs or evergreens. Vispo re Tree Mats are also available to help protect from weed growth around the tree. The mat provides each tree\, evergreen or shrub 9 square feet of weed free soil. The mat controls weeds\, yet allows water to reach the plant.\n\nRain barrels and conservation books are also available.\n \nIn addition to energy conservation and wildlife habitat\, trees serve a number of other purposes. Ten mature trees remove approximately 5 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually. They also dilute pollu ted air with fresh oxygen. One hundred mature trees catch about 250\,00 0 gallons of rainwater each year. Trees planted appropriately can save up to 25% of annual cooling costs and save 10 to 25% of energy used for heating. In 40 years\, the average tree returns $2.70 in benefits for e very $1 of investment.\n\nTrees will be available for pick-up in late Ap ril.\n\nTree sale order forms are available by calling the District offi ce at (815) 965-2392\, x3\, or on the website www.winnebagoswcd.org.\n\n All of the evergreens\, shade trees and shrubs are to be used for conser vation purposes only and shall not be used for ornamental purposes or la ndscaping. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120109T161938Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98263915 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hot Wheels and Toy Show LOCATION:325 N. Alpine Rd.\, (in back of church in gym) DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:for additional info call 815-289-4667 CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120202T085016Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98633073 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rockford Auto Show LOCATION:CherryVale Mall DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T180000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:The Rockford New Car Dealers Association is holding their an nual Spring Auto Show.\n\nThis year's show features nearly 100 new cars \, trucks\, and vans. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120207T094133Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98724342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2012 Bridal Show and Wedding Expo LOCATION:Freeport Lincoln Mall\, 1255 West Galena Ave.\, Freeport\, Il 61 032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T160000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120112T092531Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Fair/Festival X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Age Range";ID=22;TYPE=Enumeration:All Ages X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Joan Welt UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98307999 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Barnes & Noble Book Fair featuring The Music Academy LOCATION:Barnes & Noble in CherryVale Mall\, 7200 Harrison Ave.\, Rockford \, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T170000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.MusicAcademyInRockford.com DESCRIPTION:The Music Academy (TMA) will participate in a book fair at B arnes & Noble in Cherry Vale Mall from 12 to 5 p.m. Sunday\, February 12 \, 2012. Cello\, violin and flute students will perform and demonstratio n classes will be held during the event. The fair benefits TMA’s schola rship\, financial aid and professional development fund. Book fair vouc hers are available from TMA located at Loreen Hall\, 226 S. 2nd St. and also can be downloaded from www.MusicAcademyInRockford.com.\n\nTMA is a not-for-profit community school of music dedicated to providing high qua lity\, affordable instruction and performing opportunities to students r egardless of age and ability. It is the mission of the Music Academy to inspire in students a life-long love of music and the arts. TMA is locat ed in Loreen Hall\, 226 S. 2nd St\, next to First Lutheran Church in Roc kford. For more information\, call 815.986.0037 or go to www.MusicAcadem yInRockford.com. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120201T121023Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98632293 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chocolate Sundae Sunday LOCATION:Discovery Center Museum\, 711 North Main Street\, Rockford\, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T160000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.discoverycentermuseum.org DESCRIPTION:Join us for this delicious annual event! Enjoy a sundae you design yourself\, spend time creating heart-y crafts\, and delight in t he toe-tapping tunes of the Dixieland Docs. $1.50 Members / $2.50 Public . Museum admission is extra. Sponsored by Dean’s Foods and Beefaroo. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111215T133821Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97802955 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HARRIS WINTER WONDERLAND LOCATION:Davis Park\, 320 S. Wyman St.\, Rockford\, IL 61101 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T180000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/harris-winter-wonderland-home.cm sx DESCRIPTION:BMO Harris Winter Wonderland\, the world's largest outdoor s ynthetic ice rink\, features a 12\,000-square-foot synthetic ice surface \, which allows skating in any temperature.\n\nThe inner track is approx imately 140 feet long and 24 feet wide. The outer track\, a unique skati ng trail around the perimeter of Davis Park\, is approximately 12 feet w ide and 850 feet long.\n\nConcessions are available\, and there is a hea ted seating area inside the Davis Park building and in the Harris Chalet (second floor). \n\nHoliday hours: Monday\, December 19 - Saturday\, De cember 24\, 4pm-8pm\; (Saturday December 24 Skate with Santa)\; Sunday\, December 25 Closed\; Monday\, December 26 - Saturday\, December 31\, 4p m-8pm\; Sunday\, January 1 Closed. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111117T083143Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97311379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sweetheart Skate LOCATION:Carlson Ice Arena\, 4150 N. Perryville Rd.\, Loves Park\, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T160000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/iceskate DESCRIPTION:Rockford Park District's Carlson Ice Arena will host its ann ual Sweetheart Skate indoor ice skating session Sunday\, February 12\, 2 :00-4:00 p.m. at 4150 N. Perryville Rd.\, Loves Park.\n\nEnjoy skating t o music by a DJ while spending a fun afternoon with your loved ones or s pecial sweetheart\; free Learn to Skate lessons will be given by the Par k District's professional instructors.\n\nThis event is one of many low- fee family friendly activities offered by the Rockford Park District. Ad mission is $5.00\, which includes skate rental\; ages 2 and under are ad mitted free. (No discount coupons accepted for this event.)\n\nFor more information\, visit www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/iceskate or call 815-96 9-4069. For information on accessibility and adapted equipment for skate rs with disabilities\, call 815-987-8800. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120110T160210Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98287163 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Corks & Conversations Wine Tasting to benefit Discovery Center M useum LOCATION:Ciao Bella\, 6500 East Riverside Blvd.\, Loves Park\, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://discoverycentermuseum.org/happening/corks.asp DESCRIPTION:Perfect your palette and hone your senses for Corks & Conver sation – a wine tasting event hosted by the Discovery Center Auxiliary o n Sunday\, February 12 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Ciao Bella restaurant– 6 500 E. Riverside Blvd. in Loves Park. This will make a great Valentine’s gift!\n\nConnoisseurs and amateurs will be pleased as we sample wines f rom around the world and nibble an array of delectable appetizers and de sserts from Ciao Bella. The event will also feature a silent auction and balloon burst. Dress is casual.\n\nTickets are $25 per person. Reservat ions can be made by calling Discovery Center at 815-972-2839 or logging on to http://discoverycentermuseum.org/happening/corks.asp. Deadline is Friday\, February 10. Proceeds benefit educational programs and exhibits at Discovery Center. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120203T145230Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98680409 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Table For Five . . . Thousand LOCATION:Faith Lutheran Church\, 10395 University Avenue\, Clive\, Iowa 50 325 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T160000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:sherrykocek@faithlc.org DESCRIPTION:What can you do with a few loaves of bread and fish? Quite a lot!!\n This is the miracle described in all four of the Gospels of the New Testament in which Jesus directed his disciples to feed five thousa nd people with just five loaves of bread and two fish. And you can watch it performed in the musical Table for Five . . . Thousand!\, to be perf ormed by the youth of Faith Lutheran Church\, 10395 University Avenue\, Clive\, Iowa on Saturday\, February 11 at 4 and 5 p.m. and at 10 and 11 a.m. on Sunday\, February 12. \n Over sixty children will sing\, dance a nd act out this musical\, by Tom Long and Allen Pote\, based on Matthew 14: 13-21\, Mark 6:31-44\, Luke 9:10-17 and John 6:5-15. The performance of the musical is an annual tradition for Soli Deo Musica\, the fine ar ts ministry of Faith Lutheran Church and Faith Lutheran Church. Other mu sicals performed by the youth at Faith Lutheran Church include Survivor Babylon (2011) Once Upon A Parable (2010) and Are We There Yet? (2009). \n To get to Faith Lutheran Church\, located in the western part of the D es Moines area\, take Interstate-235 to the Valley West Drive exit and h ead north to University Avenue. Go west on University Avenue beyond the K-Mart store. Faith Lutheran Church is on the north side of University b y the Clive water tower. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120116T084202Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Religious Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Presenter";ID=12;TYPE=SingleLine:Faith Luther an Church X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Age Range";ID=22;TYPE=Enumeration:All Ages X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Sherry Kocek UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98353480 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ROCKFORD AREA YOUTH SONGEST LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T183000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, February 12\, 2012\, over 200 young voices from several children’s and youth choirs in the Rockford area and Oak Park\, IL\, will join together for the 53rd annual youth choir festival. Danie le Bruhn\, the founder and musical director of the Fox Valley Children’s Chorus\, will be the guest conductor. \n\nDaniele Bruhn holds a Master of Church Music degree from Concordia University in River Forest\, Illi nois. For nearly 30 years\, she worked as a church musician with partic ular interest in children’s choirs. In 2006\, she founded the Fox Valle y Children’s Chorus\, a community chorus for children in second grade th rough age 15\, girls and boys with unchanged voices. The chorus is base d in Batavia and draws singers from several communities in the Fox Valle y. \n\nThree featured choirs will join eight children’s and youth choir s from the Rockford area:\n\nKantorei\, the Singing Boys of Rockford \nD irected by Joel Ross\, Brad Koloch\, and Trudy Anderson\n\nHoly Family S tudent Choir from Rockford\nDirected by Jessica Koenig\n\nSchola Choir o f Grace Episcopal from Oak Park\, IL\nDirected by Dr. Dennis Northway\n \nSeveral organists from the Rockford Chapter of the American Guild of Or ganists will play and/or accompany the singing.\n\nThere is no cost for the performance though a freewill offering will be taken. A reception w ill follow the concert in Anderson Hall.\n\nFor further information abou t this concert\, please contact Jean Anderson at Westminster Presbyteria n Church\, 815-399-9686\, or e-mail Jean@westminsterrockford.org CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120130T093202Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98602237 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Waste MisManagement LOCATION:The Pec Playhouse Theatre\, 314 N. Main St. Pecatonica Il.\, 815- 239-1210 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120212T180000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:www.pecplayhouse.org DESCRIPTION:Writen by retired Winnebago County Judge Dan Doyle. Directed by local actor Jamie Button. Comedy/drama about a good old fashioned wh o-dun-it murder that will take you on a wild ride. Show runs Feb 10 thru the 26th. Friday and Sat at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm $12.00 all seats. Cal l 815-239-1210 or buy online at www.pecplayhouse.org CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120103T080249Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Theatre X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:12.00 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - High";ID=24;TYPE=Currency:12.00 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Directed By";ID=25;TYPE=SingleLine:Jamie Butt on X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Written By";ID=26;TYPE=SingleLine:Dan Doyle X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Cast";ID=27;TYPE=SingleLine:Adults X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Age Range";ID=22;TYPE=Enumeration:All Ages X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Phone";ID=29;TYPE=PhoneUS:815-239-1210 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Web Link";ID=30;TYPE=Url:www.pecplayho use.org UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98137461 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Tree Sale LOCATION:Rockford DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120214 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE URL:www.winnebagoswcd.org DESCRIPTION:WINNNEBAGO COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT\nANNO UNCES ANNUAL TREE SALE\n\nWinnebago County Soil and Water Conservation D istrict’s annual tree sale is under way for 2012. Each year the Distric t sells bare root tree\, evergreen and shrub seedlings and transplants t o increase efforts to provide energy conservation and/or habitat cover f or wildlife in the rural setting. These starter seedlings and transplan ts are an investment in the future. \n\nDEADLINE TO ORDER IS MARCH 30\, 2012.\n\nEvergreens available include White Pine\, Colorado Blue Spruce \, Concolor Fir\, Norway Spruce\, Canadian Hemlock\, American Arborvitae and White Spruce.\n\nShade trees available include Red Maple\, Sugar Ma ple\, Northern Red Oak\, Black Cherry\, White Oak\, Burr Oak\, River Bir ch and Chokecherry.\n\nShrubs available include Common Lilac\, Black Cho keberry\, Juneberry Serviceberry\, Silky Dogwood\, Common Witchhazel and Pagoda Dogwood.\n\nTrees are sold in bundle sizes of 5\, 25 and 100 wit h prices ranging from $9 - $130 for the different species and sizes.\n\n Also available Evergreen Package (a variety of 20 trees) for $34 and a S hrub Package (a variety of 9 shrubs) for $17.\n\nThe District also offer s for sale “Right Start” Fertilizer Packets to give seedlings the right starting nutrients in the right place at the right time. Tree Protector s are available to improve the survivability of hardwood trees. Tree pr otectors increase growth and lower maintenance costs. They are designed to only be used on hardwood trees\, not on shrubs or evergreens. Vispo re Tree Mats are also available to help protect from weed growth around the tree. The mat provides each tree\, evergreen or shrub 9 square feet of weed free soil. The mat controls weeds\, yet allows water to reach the plant.\n\nRain barrels and conservation books are also available.\n \nIn addition to energy conservation and wildlife habitat\, trees serve a number of other purposes. Ten mature trees remove approximately 5 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually. They also dilute pollu ted air with fresh oxygen. One hundred mature trees catch about 250\,00 0 gallons of rainwater each year. Trees planted appropriately can save up to 25% of annual cooling costs and save 10 to 25% of energy used for heating. In 40 years\, the average tree returns $2.70 in benefits for e very $1 of investment.\n\nTrees will be available for pick-up in late Ap ril.\n\nTree sale order forms are available by calling the District offi ce at (815) 965-2392\, x3\, or on the website www.winnebagoswcd.org.\n\n All of the evergreens\, shade trees and shrubs are to be used for conser vation purposes only and shall not be used for ornamental purposes or la ndscaping. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120109T161938Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98263916 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Honoring PA Peterson's Veteran Residents LOCATION:1311 Parkview Ave\, Rockford\, IL 61107 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120213T110000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:PA Peterson and Hospice Care of American will be honoring ou r resident veterans with a pin and flower. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120202T084914Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98633490 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Music On Main Series LOCATION:Emerson House\, 420 North Main Street\, Rockford\, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120213T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120213T193000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.mendelssohnpac.org DESCRIPTION:Music On Main is our series of brief and intimate after-work concerts\, held at our historic Emerson House in the heart of downtown Rockford. Concertgoers can experience beautiful music\, mingle with the artists\, enjoy complimentary wine and cheese\, and relax with friends. This year’s performers include a Rockford Symphony Orchestra Horns ens emble\, vocalists Dennis Johnson and Scott Chachula\, the multitalented Carl Cole\, and celebrations of Stephen Sondheim and Franz Liszt. \n\nM usic On Main concerts take place the second Monday of the month\, Septem ber through November\, and February through May. Suggested donation is $10. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local non-profit or ganization. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120130T150403Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/94525159 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lets Get Fit Club LOCATION:Salvation Army downtown\, 210 Kilburn Ave\, Rockford Il DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120213T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:http://www.facebook.com/letsgetfitclub DESCRIPTION:Free workout for the community! Mondays: Variety of Beachbo dy Dvds Tues: Insanity Night. Bring water bottle and towel CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111128T153913Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Community X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:$0 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Nia Phommavong 815-670-4171 UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97488279 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Tree Sale LOCATION:Rockford DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120215 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE URL:www.winnebagoswcd.org DESCRIPTION:WINNNEBAGO COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT\nANNO UNCES ANNUAL TREE SALE\n\nWinnebago County Soil and Water Conservation D istrict’s annual tree sale is under way for 2012. Each year the Distric t sells bare root tree\, evergreen and shrub seedlings and transplants t o increase efforts to provide energy conservation and/or habitat cover f or wildlife in the rural setting. These starter seedlings and transplan ts are an investment in the future. \n\nDEADLINE TO ORDER IS MARCH 30\, 2012.\n\nEvergreens available include White Pine\, Colorado Blue Spruce \, Concolor Fir\, Norway Spruce\, Canadian Hemlock\, American Arborvitae and White Spruce.\n\nShade trees available include Red Maple\, Sugar Ma ple\, Northern Red Oak\, Black Cherry\, White Oak\, Burr Oak\, River Bir ch and Chokecherry.\n\nShrubs available include Common Lilac\, Black Cho keberry\, Juneberry Serviceberry\, Silky Dogwood\, Common Witchhazel and Pagoda Dogwood.\n\nTrees are sold in bundle sizes of 5\, 25 and 100 wit h prices ranging from $9 - $130 for the different species and sizes.\n\n Also available Evergreen Package (a variety of 20 trees) for $34 and a S hrub Package (a variety of 9 shrubs) for $17.\n\nThe District also offer s for sale “Right Start” Fertilizer Packets to give seedlings the right starting nutrients in the right place at the right time. Tree Protector s are available to improve the survivability of hardwood trees. Tree pr otectors increase growth and lower maintenance costs. They are designed to only be used on hardwood trees\, not on shrubs or evergreens. Vispo re Tree Mats are also available to help protect from weed growth around the tree. The mat provides each tree\, evergreen or shrub 9 square feet of weed free soil. The mat controls weeds\, yet allows water to reach the plant.\n\nRain barrels and conservation books are also available.\n \nIn addition to energy conservation and wildlife habitat\, trees serve a number of other purposes. Ten mature trees remove approximately 5 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually. They also dilute pollu ted air with fresh oxygen. One hundred mature trees catch about 250\,00 0 gallons of rainwater each year. Trees planted appropriately can save up to 25% of annual cooling costs and save 10 to 25% of energy used for heating. In 40 years\, the average tree returns $2.70 in benefits for e very $1 of investment.\n\nTrees will be available for pick-up in late Ap ril.\n\nTree sale order forms are available by calling the District offi ce at (815) 965-2392\, x3\, or on the website www.winnebagoswcd.org.\n\n All of the evergreens\, shade trees and shrubs are to be used for conser vation purposes only and shall not be used for ornamental purposes or la ndscaping. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120109T161938Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98263917 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Singing Valentines LOCATION:Rockford and vicinity (20 mile radius) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120215 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE URL:www.rockfordbarbershoppers.com DESCRIPTION:Rockford Barbershop Chorus Chapter Quartets delivers 1 rose \, 2 love songs\, personalized card to men and women. Options include ad ditional roses\, candy.\n\nAnnual fundraising event. All proceeds benef it the local chapter. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120116T084324Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Seasonal X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:40.00 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - High";ID=24;TYPE=Currency:55.00 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Phone";ID=29;TYPE=PhoneUS:8153991085 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Web Link";ID=30;TYPE=Url:www.rockfordb arbershoppers.com X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Vicki Sadler UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98340495 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Singing Valentines LOCATION:Rockford IL (20 mile radius) DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120214T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120214T180000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE URL:www.rockfordbarbershopchorus.com DESCRIPTION:Singing Valentines delivered to your loved ones at home\, sc hool\, or businesses in our surrounding communities. Great buy on beaut iful red roses! CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120130T083024Z X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=21;TYPE=number:Club Event X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Price - Low";ID=23;TYPE=Currency:40.00 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Age Range";ID=22;TYPE=Enumeration:Adults X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Phone";ID=29;TYPE=PhoneUS:815-399-1085 X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Ticket Web Link";ID=30;TYPE=Url:www.rockfordb arbershopchorus.com X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Contact";ID=38;TYPE=SingleLine:Vicki Sadler UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98598779 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Basic Computer Skills Workshops LOCATION:The Literacy Council’s\, 982 N. Main St.\, Rockford\, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120214T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120214T113000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:The Literacy Council is offering a free workshop for basic c omputer skills starting February 14th.\n\nOne of The Literacy Council’s missions is to educate adults about computers and the Internet to help e nrich their lives and help them better connect with family\, friends and potential employers through social media.\n\nIf you are looking for som e help to learn new or enhance your existing computer skills\, you have found the right place. \n\n“I couldn’t be more thrilled to see people us e our computer lab to enhance their knowledge of basic computer use or a ttend the workshop on job skills such as resume building\, job searches \, filling out applications and learning to use email. I have noticed tha t to get jobs you must know how to fill out applications online and a re sume is a must\,” said Sue Askeland\, Executive Assistant at The Literac y Council.\n\nTo sign up\, please call The Literacy Council at 815-963-7 323. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120119T123243Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98432894 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Good Dollars and Sense LOCATION:See Below DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120214T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Goodwill is partnering with local financial providers and no t-for-profit agencies in 2012 to offer Good Dollars and Sense\, a twelve hour course in financial management offered free of charge to community members. The course will provide participants with the proper skills an d knowledge needed in order to make the best financial decisions and to achieve their personal financial goals.\n\nGoodwill has operated the Goo d Dollars and Sense program for a little over one year\, helping educate and assist over 100 participants in the community with topics including saving and investing\, budgeting\, improving your credit score\, housin g essentials\, and more. The courses have been very successful effecting change in families’ financial abilities\, with 81% of participants incr easing their knowledge and financial confidence and 71% of participants making positive changes in their finances in just 60 days.\n\nThe course s are supported by the United Way of the Rock River Valley and are taugh t by local financial experts from Alpine Bank\, American Family Insuranc e Brad Streeter Agency\, the Better Business Bureau\, Blackhawk Bank\, C atholic Financial Life\, Family Credit Management Services\, Generations Credit Union\, MembersAlliance Credit Union\, Ray of Hope Negotiations Inc.\, Rockford Area Affordable Housing Coalition\, and Savant Capital M anagement. Goodwill offers a $50 incentive to students who attend all c lasses and fulfill follow up requirements for the course. \n\nGood Dol lars and Sense classes in Spanish will be held on every Tuesday and Thur sday from January 10th through January 26th\, 2012 from 10:00am to Noon or 6:00pm to 8:00pm.\n\nClasses in English will be held every Tuesday an d Thursday from February 7th through February 23rd from 10:00am to noon or 6:00pm to 8:00pm.\n\nClasses are open to the public on a first come\, first serve basis. If you are interested in signing up for the classes \, please contact Goodwill at (815) 987-6203 or email goodsense@goodwilln i.org CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20111220T100651Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97875726 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Job Skills Workshops LOCATION:The Literacy Council’s\, 982 N. Main St.\, Rockford\, IL DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120214T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120214T133000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:The Literacy Council is offering a free workshop for job ski lls starting February 14th.\n\nOne of The Literacy Council’s missions is to educate adults about computers and the Internet to help enrich their lives and help them better connect with family\, friends and potential employers through social media.\n\nIf you are looking for some help to l earn new or enhance your existing computer skills\, you have found the r ight place. \n\n“I couldn’t be more thrilled to see people use our compu ter lab to enhance their knowledge of basic computer use or attend the w orkshop on job skills such as resume building\, job searches\, filling o ut applications and learning to use email. I have noticed that to get jo bs you must know how to fill out applications online and a resume is a m ust\,” said Sue Askeland\, Executive Assistant at The Literacy Council. \n\nTo sign up\, please call The Literacy Council at 815-963-7323. CATEGORIES:WREX Community Events DTSTAMP:20120119T123416Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98433017 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR