What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday, Aug 23 - Friday, Aug 30

This week in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton: motorcycle rally, the Alfalfa Bluegrass Festival, food trucks, Rockton River Market, live music, euchre and yoga, radio-controlled water landings, strategic Roscoe planning, game day, storytime, blood drive, Spanish practice, and a car, truck, bike and tractor show.

20 events this week on our calendar: Friday, Aug 23 - Friday, Aug 30

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Food Truck Friday: TamaleLand - Fri Aug 23 11:00 am

Village of Roscoe

TamaleLand will serve lunch in the parking lot of Roscoe Village Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Try a tamale (red, green, poblano w/ cheese), taco (asada, barbacoa, pastor), or quesabirria. Picnic tables and umbrellas will be available in the Village parking lot. Come out and support local businesses while enjoying good eats. 
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Teen Crafternoon - Fri Aug 23 3:30 pm

Talcott Free Library

Activities for grades 6-12. While supplies last. 
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Food Truck Friday: Bings Drive In - Fri Aug 23 4:00 pm

Rockton American Legion

4 - 7 p.m. Join us this month for our next Food Truck Friday with Bings Drive-In.
These wonderful people have been here before and they sure can’t wait to do it again! Don’t forget to wear red to honor those still deployed today. Not only are you supporting those deployed, you get a free drink on us as well. [more details]

R/C Water Float Fly - Sat Aug 24 8:00 am

Chicory Ridge Park Lake

9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Spectators are free!
Watch radio-controlled planes, watercraft, and gliders at Chicory Ridge Park Lake. Sponsored by Rock Valley R/C Flyers. [more details]

6th Annual Jaimie Cox Motorcycle Rally - Sat Aug 24 8:30 am

VFW Post 2955

The 6th Annual Jaimie Cox “We’re Gonna Ride Again” Motorcycle Rally will begin at the Roscoe VFW Post 2955. 

Registration 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Kickstands up at 10:30 a.m. Breakfast provided by VFW Post-ride. Brat, chips, etc. provided by Crazy Times Pub & Grub.  All proceeds from this ride benefit the Roscoe-based Jaimie Cox Foundation. [more details]

Car, Truck, Bike & Tractor Show - Sat Aug 24 10:00 am

Roscoe Methodist

Saturday, August 24 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Roscoe Methodist, 10816 Main St.  All proceeds benefit local charities.  Music by the Rocksurfers. Spectator admission is FREE!  $20 show vehicle admission.   [more details]

Alfalfa Bluegrass Festival - Sat Aug 24 2:00 pm

Farmers Rising

2 - 10 p.m. Join us at this gathering of live music, friends and fun in support of Farmers Rising's education programming. Enjoy an afternoon and evening with music at the Rainbow Pavilion stage, overlooking the lush alfalfa fields and tranquil Kinnikinnick Creek that flows through the grounds. [more details]

Live Music: Don’t Tell Mom at After The Vine - Sat Aug 24 6:00 pm

After the Vine

6 - 9 p.m. Don’t Tell Mom is a sibling duo: Shannon Espinosa and Jason Reed performing all their favorite hits from yesterday and today.  [more details]

Live Music: Trifecta Trio - Sun Aug 25 11:00 am

Hidden Creek Estates

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Trifecta Trio are playing at Hidden Creek Estates's Wine Bar. Food by L'Osteria from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Live Music: Lady and the Tramp - Sun Aug 25 1:00 pm

Louie's Taphouse

Lady and the Tramp can be a funky, classy & fun musical duo, or they can bring a 3 or 4 piece band for special events.  [more details]

Euchre at Roscoe Township Community Center - Mon Aug 26 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]

Chair Yoga - Tue Aug 27 9:00 am

Roscoe Township Community Center

Chair yoga is a more gentle form of yoga that can be done while seated or supported by a chair, so almost anyone can do it.
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Storyhour at Talcott Library - Tue Aug 27 10:00 am

Talcott Free Library

For ages 3-5. Stories, songs, crafts.Two sessions on Wednesdays: 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

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Village of Roscoe Strategic Planning Workshop - Tue Aug 27 5:30 pm

Village of Roscoe

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
David Sidney of Place Foundry will lead this special meeting to explore development plans for the Village of Roscoe's Main Street. All residents are invited. [more details]

Bike Night with the Boom Boom Room - Tue Aug 27 2024 6:00 pm

Mustang's Bar Grill

The Boom Boom Room is not your average bar band. With a wide genre from the 70's until now. Everything you know and love. [more details]

Game Day at Roscoe Township Community Center - Wed Aug 28 1:00 pm

Roscoe Township Community Center

Join us every 4th Monday from 1-3 p.m. for Game Day at the Community Center.
Roll the dice, strategize, and compete in an afternoon filled with excitement and laughter. Board games to cards, we've got something for everyone. Bring a friend or come solo - either way, make new friends. Free and open to the public. All adults are welcome.  [more details]

Talcott Library Silent Book Club - Wed Aug 28 2:00 pm

Talcott Free Library

Shhh...We’re reading. Bring your own book or find one on our shelves for an hour of silent reading. Beverages and chatting before and after are welcome. [more details]

Rockton River Market: Distilled - Wed Aug 28 5:00 pm

Settlers Park

Distilled is an acoustic duo focused on getting you laughing, clapping, and singing along. Come for the shopping, stay for the music! The Rockton River Market provides a comfortable atmosphere with food trucks, drinks, and local artisans.  [more details]

Spanish Club - Wed Aug 28 7:00 pm

Roscoe Township Community Center

2nd & 4rd Wednesdays of the month. Improve your Spanish for travel, work, and friendship. New topic each session and typically a fun game.
Topic this week: En un restaurante: useful phrases and vocab for dining.
Enrich your travels as well as daily interactions and challenge your brain with Spanish conversation! Spanish Conversation Club is a place to have fun and gain confidence in speaking with the goal of progress over perfection.
This is a zero-pressure club, so feel free to bring a dictionary or a friend. [more details]

Blood Drive at Faith Lutheran Church South Beloit - Fri Aug 30 9:00 am

Faith Lutheran Church

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The Rock River Valley Blood Center needs 800 donated units of blood each week to keep up with the demand in Northern Illinois. Donate several times and you could get a $100 gift card. [more details]

Live Music: Some Friends of Mine at Louie's - Fri Aug 30 8:00 pm

Louie's Tap House

Some Friends of Mine is a 815 cover band made of 6 friends who love playing great music that spans 8 decades. They say about this gig, "We've seen bands play here. Our friends' bands have played here. Now it's our turn! If you've never been to Louie's, you don't know what you're missing. Not only do they have a lengthy list of beers but their food is great too! Also, bring the kids, they have a great game room and a mini golf course! We're partying from 8-midnight like always!" [more details]

Yes, you're in the loop, with everything from yoga to yuchre (euchre to euoga?) For more things to do, or to post your own event, visit our Community Calendar.

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