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What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday, Aug 30 - Friday, Sep 6

Michael McGinnis Editor

Microsoft Designer AI Image Generator (DALL-E) Prompt: "corn roast, blues, barbecue, knit & crochet"

Coming up in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton as we close in on Roscoe Lions Fall Festival: blues & BBQ, fresh produce, corn roast, live music, rummage sale, blood drive, horror book signing, senior games with PB&J, village board meetings, food pantries, wild birds, knit & crochet, watercolors, LEGOs, and storytime.

18 events this week on our calendar: Friday, Aug 30 - Friday, Sep 6

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Farm Stand Friday - Fri Aug 30 8:00 am

Willowbrook Middle School

During school hours today, we've got lots of fresh goodies out for Farm Stand Friday! Come check it out and please take some home. [more details]

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

Faith Lutheran Church South Beloit

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. Register online or email Craig Miller for more information. [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!"

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Rummage Sale - Sat Aug 31 9:00 am

Cross and Crown Lutheran Church

Come find some fabulous finds and feel good about your steals and deals at Cross & Crown's rummage sale! Proceeds will help support the Cross & Crown Preschool, our monthly free community meal, and the Little Free Pantry. [more details]

Annual Corn Roast at Roscoe VFW - Sat Aug 31 11:00 am

VFW Post 2995

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Annual corn roast consisting of corn, corn dog, hot dog, brats, potato salad. Roasted corn is free if you eat it there. Open to all to enjoy with raffles, food, drinks, and fun! First responders in uniform are welcome for a free meal that day as well. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for the year for our community veterans, police, fire, and EMS. We’re also selling raffle tickets, no need to be present, for $20 each: 1st prize is $2,000, 2nd $1,000 and 3rd $500.
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Book Signing: Gary Hill at Inkwell - Sat Aug 31 2:00 pm

Inkwell Books & Threads

2 -4 p.m. Horror fans - this one’s for you! Local author Gary Hill has been publishing Music Street Journal (musicstreetjournal.com) since 1998. Since 2018 Hill has published MSJ simultaneously on-line and in book form. He also published all the archives in book form. In August of 2006 his first book The Strange Sound of Cthulhu: Music Inspired by the Writings of H.P. Lovecraft was published. Since then several other books have been released including the book length space-opera Wizard Song and… [more details]

50 North, Senior Activity Event - Tue Sep 3 1:00 pm

Roscoe Township Community Center

It's time for back to school lunch together! Come join us Tuesday, September 3rd, from 1-3 pm for a back to school meal consisting of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as well as all the other goodies found in a sack lunch! We will eat together and then spend the afternoon playing games and socializing. Come join us at the Roscoe Township Community Center....please note change of venue for our September meetings! We hope to see you there and bring a friend! [more details]

Village of Roscoe Board Meeting - Tue Sep 3 6:30 pm

Village of Roscoe

The semi-monthly meeting of the Village of Roscoe Board of Trustees (first and third Tuesdays, same as Rockton). After the regular board meeting, the trustees reconvene as the Committee of the Whole to talk over future plans and ideas. Citizens are invited to give public comments to the board at the beginning and end of each meeting.
Please attend in person, or join virtually. [more details]

Rockton Village Board of Trustees - Tue Sep 3 7:00 pm

Village of Rockton Municipal Center

The Village of Rockton Board of Trustees meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The public is invited.
Meeting Agendas
September Calendar for various committee meetings - also open to the public. [more details]

Here For You Food Pantry - Wed Sep 4 4:30 pm

Saint Peter Catholic Church

4:30 p.m. Food distribution every first Wednesday of the month, in Didier Hall, sponsored by The Society of St. Vincent de Paul. In addition, each Thursday afternoon the church distributes perishable foods: milk, eggs, bread and some fresh fruits and/or vegetables. Higher food prices are causing real problems for many families struggling to provide these basics, especially the elderly or those on fixed incomes. [more details]

Blues & BBQ - Wed Sep 4 5:00 pm

Settlers Park

Free. The Rockton Police Association (RPA) will be hosting our Annual Blues & BBQ. Live music by Mixtape 815. Food and beverages from FIBS, Dairyhaus & Rockton Fire Association Loaded Baked Potatoes.K-9 Demo, REACT helicopter & MD-1, Emergency & Military Vehicle Display, Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle, children's bounce house & face painting. The RPA is a 501(c)3 organization and all proceeds benefit the Rockton Community and Jaimie Cox Memorial Scholarship. For information contact Sergeant… [more details]

After Work Birding - Wed Sep 4 5:15 pm

Nature At The Confluence

Release stress from the day by tuning in to the sounds and sights of nature. This beginner-friendly bird outing will include an introduction to birding and guided stroll on our trails that is one mile or less. All experience levels are welcome. Binoculars provided. This guided walk will start at 5:15pm at our building.Admission is $5, payable in person or online at Nature At The Confluence's website [more details]

Knit & Crochet Circle Meeting - Wed Sep 4 6:00 pm

Talcott Free Library

6 - 7 p.m. The Talcott Free Yarns knit & crochet circle meets on the first & third Wednesdays of the month. Bring a project to work on or start something new! Not a class, but all are welcome. We come together at the Talcott Free Library once a month to share ideas and projects, learn something new, show what we know, and sometimes just to knit and crochet with friends and neighbors. All experience levels welcome!

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Watercolors Class at Roscoe Township Community Center - Wed Sep 4 10:00 pm

Roscoe Township Community Center

$10 each, registration required. First Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join us at the Roscoe Township Community Center to learn the basics of watercolors and color theory - and create an artwork to take home! Instructor April Olsen was education manager of an art and history museum in Ohio and intern at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Milwaukee Art Museum. Beginners and painters of all levels welcome. Cost: $10, payable cash or check at class. Registration is required for… [more details]

Old Stone Church Food Pantry - Thu Sep 5 9:00 am

Old Stone Church

9 – 11 a.m. every Thursday

If you reside in the Hononegah/South Beloit School Districts, help is available for you. Please bring a photo I.D. and a piece of mail to provide proof of residency. That is all you need. It is that simple.
This food pantry has been operating in Rockton for more than 25 years, assisting around 60 families each week on average. Along with our regular weekly food pantry operations, we assist area families during holidays, as well. Our yearly Turkey Basket Drive is… [more details]

LEGO Club - Thu Sep 5 3:30 pm

Talcott Free Library

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Come and have fun creating a masterpiece. LEGOs provided by the library. Open to ages 7-13.

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Preschool Storytime - Fri Sep 6 10:00 am

South Beloit Library

Families with preschoolers: did you know that each Friday at 10 a.m. the library holds storytime? Activities vary but are designed to encourage reading readiness and small motor skills. [more details]

Roscoe Lions Fall Festival 2024 - Fri-Sun Sep 6-8 10:00 am

Leland Park

The Roscoe Lions Fall Festival runs September 6-8, 2024 at Leland Park. Expect carnival rides, food and drinks, games on the midway, live music, two parades (little and big), karaoke, bingo, exhibitors, and a pancake breakfast. [more details]

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