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What's happening in the Stateline: Friday, Feb 28 - Friday, Mar 7

This week in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe: live music, breakfast, comedy, watercolors, municipal meetings, story hour at the library, food pantries, and more.

Michael McGinnis

Feb 27, 2025 — 5 min read

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This week in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe: live music, breakfast, comedy, watercolors, municipal meetings, baby splash, story hour at the library, food pantries, yoga, and more.

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The Bootleg Soul Band brings it down for the wine bar and the trio sings their version of Classic Rock music with an acoustic flair. Request all your favorites - they can play it and have fun doing it.

This is a casual gathering for guys to connect, discuss their personal journey and enjoy good food together.

Join us for a morning of swimming, snacks, arts and crafts with your little ones! RSVP required.

6:30 p.m. to about 9:30 p.m. tournament style play, small fee to play. Plenty of opportunities.

9 - 11 a.m. Every Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. at Life Church in Roscoe. Drive up and get in line with your trunk open. Come early.

Stories, activities, and crafts for three to five year olds with a parent/caregiver. Suitable for children who are able to follow directions, listen, participate, and sit quietly. No sign-up required.

Hear Jesse Schwartz of Associated Advisors Group speak on insurance and Medicare Advantage plans.

$10 each, registration required. Learn the basics of watercolors and color theory - and create an artwork to take home!

Free. Comedy and more comedy, every Wednesday night. No cover, great time. Extravagantly offering you multiple comedians each week - all you can laugh.

Join us for an hour full of activities for children 36 months and under and their caregivers.

Perishable food distribution each Thursday in Didier Hall, sponsored by The Society of St. Vincent de Paul: milk, eggs, bread and some fresh fruits and/or vegetables.

This series is designed to explore and improve overall flexibility, mobility, strength, and balance with emphasis on alignment, prop use and breathwork.

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