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This week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit: meet the candidates, horse shows, kids music at the library (but no puppies), murder mystery, teen movie matinee, live music, blood drive, fun, and games. You might know about more events happening, but maybe you could add them yourself?
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Sporting Horses
Feb 23, 2024, 9 a.m.– Feb 26, 2024, 6 p.m.
Following along with tradition, the Perfecta Farm Show is a quality horse show in all aspects, from professional course design and expert judging to upgraded prizes and challenging Classic events. [more details]
Talcott Free Library
Join us for a showing of The Hate U Give (based on the YA novel by Angie Thomas). Rated PG-13. Popcorn provided. For grades 6-12. [more details]
Hidden Creek Estates
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Escape to the 1920s, where for a night, liquor is unlawful and run by the gangsters behind closed doors. As the well known crime bosses of Chicago diverge onto a private party in the country, enter the speakeasy in the basement of the yellow barn to discover the Hidden secrets at the Creek. Come join us and help solve a murder with the others at your table in groups of six. Only two of you? Don’t worry, it's a great opportunity to meet new people! [more details]
Crazy Llama Brewing Company
Paul Hieser returns to Crazy Llama Brewing Company in Roscoe IL. Hot Classic Oldies & cold brews. Party starts at 6 p.m. with an award winning local artist.
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South Beloit Senior High School
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.This blood drive's 16th year! You can save up to three people's lives with just 45 minutes of your time. Schedule your donation online or call Jamie Hanson at 815-871-1869. [more details]
Sporting Horses
Feb 23, 2024, 9 AM – Feb 25, 2024, 6 PM
Following along with tradition, the Perfecta Farm Show is a quality horse show in all aspects, from professional course design and expert judging to upgraded prizes and challenging Classic events. [more details]
Talcott Free Library
A monthly opportunity for children to discover a love for music with themed sing-alongs, interactive music theory and games that stimulate creativity to awaken them to the joyful world of making music.
Designed specifically for ages 5-10 years, participants will learn basic musical notation and solfeggio. Note: DO NOT BRING PUPPIES! Loving hearts are enough. [more details]
After the Vine
6 - 9 p.m. Free. Rick will be performing favorites "my way" from Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and many more. Stop by and cool down with some wine with your friends or loved one. After the Vine has a huge selection of wines, and a fantastic atmosphere.
[more details]
Poison Ivy Pub
6 to 9 p.m.
Jazz and blues with Clareisa Merwin and friends. [more details]
Roscoe Township Community Center
Roscoe Township will be hosting a once-a-month game day at the Roscoe Township Community Center, the 4th Monday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served. For questions, call 815-988-5354. [more details]
Roscoe Township Community Center
6:30 p.m. to about 9:30 p.m.
Euchre, tournament style play, small fee to play. Questions? Contact Lanny Wong, 815-315-2398. [more details]
Roscoe Township Community Center
Rockton-Roscoe News is partnering with the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford (LWVGR) to hold a candidate meet and greet to provide nonpartisan voter information for the March 19 primary.
Invited to appear at these events: the candidates running for Winnebago County County Board, Circuit Clerk, State’s Attorney, Coroner, Illinois State Senators and Representatives.
[more details]
Mustangs Bar Grill
Free. Comedy and more comedy, every Wednesday night until May. No cover, great time. Featuring multiple comedians each week. How can they afford that? Is it covered by insurance? They say laughter is medicine. [more details]
Best of Beloit Mall
Free. Singer/songwriter Kristin Toon will be performing live at Best of Beloit, which is in South Beloit. [more details]