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What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday July 19 - Friday, Jul 26

Michael McGinnis Editor

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This week in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton: free lunch or food truck, firefighter ribfest, ice cream social, live music, outdoor dinner party, artisan market, Rockton River Market, play euchre, practice your Spanish, meet writers, blood drive, and That Thursday Thing.

18 events this week on our calendar: Friday, Jul 19 - Friday, Jul 26l

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FEATURED EVENTS

Food Truck Friday: Pierogi Rig - Fri Jul 19 11:00 am

Village of Roscoe

Join us for lunch on Friday at Village Hall. Pierogi Rig will be with us 11 a.m. -2 p.m. On Fridays, the Village has offered to host a food truck in the Village Hall parking lot, with picnic tables and umbrellas. Come out and support local businesses while enjoying good eats. [more details]

Cross & Crown Lutheran Church Monthly Luncheon - Fri Jul 19 12:00 pm

Cross & Crown Lutheran Church

Take a break from the summer heat and join us on Friday, July 19, for a free lunch! Our menu includes mini sub sandwiches, delicious salads, and yummy desserts! Let us do the cooking for you! All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you! [more details]

Other Events

Music: Kevin Burns at After the Vine - Fri Jul 19 6:00 pm

After the Vine

Free. Kevin Burns is back live. The composer/musician/vocalist plays all genres of acoustic music and he often does it at After the Vine.
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Party on the Prairie is for the Birds - Sat Jul 20 4:30 pm

Nygren Wetlands

This year’s theme plays on the fact that Nygren Wetland Preserve is a birding hotspot. Join us for this unique fundraiser for Nygren Wetland Preserve. Party on the Prairie provides an elegant outdoor dinner party under a big tent overlooking the prairie. [more details]

Music: Random AF Band - Sat Jul 20 8:00 pm

Louie's Tap House

Random AF Band returns to Louie's. This high energy party band will be playing all of your random favorite tunes from the 70’s, 80’s, 90's to today. Rock, pop, funk & more. [more details]

Roscoe Artisan Market at Louie's - Sun Jul 21 10:00 am

Louie's Tap House

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Stateline Events will be showcasing the area's finest artisans in fashion, food, home goods, and art. [more details]

Bushnell-Wheeler Ice Cream Social - Sun Jul 21 11:00 am

Bushnell-Wheeler Home

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free (donations are always welcome.) Tour this historic 1856 home and the barn. We will have hot dogs, chips, lemonade and ice cream. Crafts and Beloit-area books are for sale as well, with proceeds going to the Bushnell Wheeler Home – South Beloit Historical Society. We need volunteers to serve food and for room-sitters. [more details]

Rockton Roscoe Rotary Ribfest - Sun Jul 21 11:30 am

Viking Lanes

11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. $10, includes rib samples and sides. Come on out to Viking Lanes to support the Rockton Roscoe Rotary Club and our local firehouse departments. Come early - ribs ran out last year. Proceeds provide scholarships to high school seniors at Hononegah and South Beloit and award-winning books to the local schools and public libraries.
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Music: Bill and Jim - Sun Jul 21 1:00 pm

Louie's Tap House

1 - 4 p.m. Friends for over 20 years, Bill and Jim have been perfecting their performances for just as long. They've pieced together material from prior and current bands to create the most versatile set list: classic rock, country, 80's and 90's. [more details]

Free Tennis Lessons - Mon Jul 22 4:30 pm

Hononegah High School

All ages and skill levels are welcome. Ages 5-12: 4:30-5:30. Ages 12+/Adults: 5:30-dark. Private lessons are available too. [more details]

Euchre at Roscoe Township Community Center - Mon Jul 22 6:30 pm

Roscoe Township Community Center

6:30 p.m. to about 9:30 p.m. Euchre, tournament style play, small fee to play. Plenty of opportunities: almost 40 players have been attending, from around the Stateline. [more details]

Honoring Hononegah - Mon Jul 22 7:00 pm

Rockton Township Historical Society

Artist and sculptor Kate May Fitch will take you through the process of creating the Hononegah statue at the high school that now bears her name.We welcome all to attend this special program and to learn more about your local historical society. [more details]

Rockton River Market: Vintage Vinyl - Wed Jul 24 5:00 pm

Settlers Park

Come for the shopping, stay for the music! The Rockton River Market provides a comfortable atmosphere with food trucks, drinks, and local artisans. Live local music is provided for entertainment. [more details]

Spanish Club - Wed Jul 24 7:00 pm

Roscoe Township Community Center

2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month. Improve your Spanish for travel, work, and friendship. New topic each session and typically a fun game. Topic this week: ¿A dónde vamos? Navigating a map and directions. This is a zero-pressure club, so feel free to bring a dictionary.[more details]

Writers Night at Inkwell - Thu Jul 25 6:00 pm

Inkwell Books & Threads

6 - 7:30 p.m. Free. Join us for our second writers night. Mingle with fellow writers (or get in some after-hours shopping if you're not a writer). Discuss publishing experiences - tips and tricks, pros and cons and the like! Feel free to BYOB.

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That Thursday Thing - Thu Jul 25 6:30 pm

Roscoe Methodist

Thursdays thru August 1, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Join us for fellowship, games, & live music in the north parking lot at Roscoe Methodist (weather permitting). [more details]

NorthPointe Mobile Blood Drive - Fri Jul 26 6:30 pm

NorthPointe Health & Wellness

Giving blood is a simple gift can enhance the lives of up to three people. Make an appointment online or by phone. [more details]

CANCELED - Drive 815: Wonka - Fri Jul 26 6:30 pm

Rockton Athletic Fields

One $25 ticket admits a full carload to see Wonka on Friday or Teenage Kraken on Saturday. Early-bird tickets are available for only $20 per car. Pack the car and we'll see you at The Drive 815. [more details]

And that's not all! For more things to do, or to post your own event, visit our Community Calendar.