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The China Express rollercoaster at Roscoe Lions Fall Festival
9-05-2024 9:46pm
What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday, Sep 6 - Thursday, Sep 12
Michael McGinnis
Editor
This week in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton: Roscoe Lions Fall Festival, which means live music, clothing giveaway, three car shows, more live music, big rummage sale in Caledonia, story time, forest walk, Native American story telling, 1856 open house, artisan market, crafts, book club, board meeting, and bird watching.
22 events this week on our calendar: Friday, Sep 6 - Thursday, Sep 12
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FEATURED EVENTS
Roscoe Lions Fall Festival 2024 - Fri Sep 6 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]
Free Clothing Giveaway - Sat Sep 7 10:00 am
First Congregational Community Church
Across from Fall Festival, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday Sept 7 10-3 and Sunday Sept 8. [more details]
Rock Valley Mustang Club Annual Car Show with Vendors - Sun Sep 8 8:00 am
Machesney Park Elementary School
The Annual Rock Valley Mustang Club Car Show and Vendor event donates all our proceeds to BraveHearts. Come check out lots of amazing vehicles, bid on our silent auction baskets, shop the vendors, the Marines cook and sell lunch, there will be a bouncy house for the kids.
FREE for spectators, $15.00 to register your vehicle
We give plaques for top 60, trophies for all the Best Of's, and we also have fallen cruiser awards.
Annual Rummage Sale at Hunter UMC - Thu-Sat Sep 12-14 9:00 am
Hunter United Methodist Church, Caledonia
Great prices! Well organized! Something for everyone! Proceeds are used to purchase 500 gifts for the Salvation Army’s 12 Hours of Christmas mission. Saturday special: $8 Bag Day. Concessions also available daily. [more details]
Preschool Storytime at South Beloit Library - Fri Sep 6 10:00 am
South Beloit Public 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]
O.G.M.C. with Kevin n Greg and Osiris at Roscoe Fall Festival - Fri Sep 6 6:00 pm
Leland Park
The OGMC kicks off the Fall Festival music scene on Friday evening. The band specializes in country and classic rock. The four-piece cover band offers audience members of all ages the opportunity to play and sing with them. They will be accompanied by rock bands Osiris and Kevin & Greg. [more details]
Live Music: Paul Bronson Acoustic Music at Louie's - Fri Sep 6 7:00 pm
Louie's Tap House
7 - 10 p.m. Paul Bronson Acoustic Music returns to a fave venue: an awesome place for dinner and drinks with great Friday night specials. Paul will be providing 'The Sonic Backdrop' and is sure to have some new music to share with you.
Walk with U Guided Walk at Hononegah Forest Preserve - Sat Sep 7 9:00 am
Hononegah Forest Preserve
Start your Saturday off on the right foot with a guided walk at Hononegah Forest Preserve. Hononegah is FPWC’s oldest preserve and one of its most popular. Hononegah’s majestic woods make it a popular spot to enjoy fall color displays and woodland wildflowers in spring.Please meet at the Towering Pines Shelterhouse. This is a free walk. Leashed dogs allowed. No RSVP needed!
Bushnell-Wheeler Open House - Sat Sep 7 11:00 am
Bushnell-Wheeler Home
11 a.m - 4 p.m. In this beautifully restored 1856 home, you'll find fascinating displays of the history of the people and industries of the Stateline area. South Beloit Historical Society members will be on hand to give tours and answer questions. With delicious home-baked items, hand-made crafts, and interesting books.[more details]
Native American Story Telling - Sat Sep 7 1:00 pm
Nature At The Confluence
Gerald Savage’s formal native name is Ho-Chunk Ska Ga (White Winnebago) and he is a tribal elder with the Ho-Chunk Nation. He will briefly discuss the reintroduction of his family into the Illinois and who he is and how he came to be. [more details]
Dead Man's Hand at Roscoe Fall Festival - Sat Sep 7 6:00 pm
Leland Park
Dead Man’s Hand calls themselves the "Mad Scientists" of Northern Illinois cover bands, playing all genres, such as Southern Rock, blues and Classic Rock. The four-piece cover band played at Fall Festival last year too. It is made up of musicians from the northern Illinois area, featuring Heith Gruner.
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Music: Carson Hall at After the Vine - Sat Sep 7 6:00 pm
After the Vine
Free. Our local new country artist, Carson Hall, is coming to our wine bar performing live music, both cover and original songs. His songs include "A Million Miles Away" and "Time Machine."
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Roscoe Community Market - Sun Sep 8 11:00 am
Louie's Tap House
We are showcasing the Roscoe and surrounding area's finest artisans in fashion, food, home goods, art and small businesses. We will be set up in Louie's Tap House's parking lot for our last show. Then join us in 2025 in May when we bring this event back! [more details]
Roscoe Lions Fall Festival Parade - Sun Sep 8 11:00 am
Main Street Roscoe
Led by the Roscoe VFW color guard, a contingent of Lions members, marching bands, floats and dignitaries, with thousands of spectators from Bridge & Main Streets to Williams Street. The Roscoe Police Department will be closing and barricading all streets off Main Street at 10:15. [more details]
Lola Blu at Roscoe Fall Festival - Sun Sep 8 1:00 pm
Leland Park
Lola Blu is an up and coming country, indie, and bluegrass singer/ songwriter with a striking voice that has effortless elegance with a rasp and a captivating stage presence. She released her "Good Ole Days" EP in May 2024.
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TFL Book Club - Mon Sep 9 1:00 pm
Talcott Free Library
This month's theme: Banned Books. An open book club that comes together for an hour on the second Monday of the month to talk about different books on a single topic. We choose the topic, you choose the book. Come in and select a book from our TFL Book Club Recommendation Shelf or choose a title on your own. [more details]
Talcott Library Teen Advisory Board - Mon Sep 9 4:00 pm
Talcott Free Library
Calling all teens (grades 6-12)! Talcott Free Library wants to hear from you. Help us make decisions on teen programming, book choices, and more, while earning volunteer hours. [more details]
Cruise Night at the Museum - Wed Sep 11 5:00 pm
Historic Auto Attractions Museum
Check out cool cars, listen to great music and grab some yummy food. Games with prizes for the kiddos. And since Wednesday is Discount Day, you get $8 off your admission to the museum. [more details]
After Work Birding - Wed Sep 11 5:15 pm
Nature At The Confluence
This beginner-friendly bird outing will include an introduction to birding and guided stroll on our trails that is one mile or less. Binoculars provided. Admission is $5. [more details]
Beaded Suncatchers - Wed Sep 11 5:30 pm
Talcott Free Library
Make a beautiful beaded suncatcher with Vicki Suchoski from Sassy Beads. $5 fee. All materials provided. Register at the Library by Sept. 7.
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Roscoe Township Board Meeting - Wed Sep 11 7:00 pm
Roscoe Township
Trustees hold their monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at the Township Offices. The public is welcome. [more details]
Roscoe Village Center Cruise Nights - Thu Sep 12 9:00 am
Roscoe Village Center, Elevator Road
5- 8 p.m. Classic cars and live DJ in the parking lot, second Thursday of the month. Pickles the Clown will entertain kids with balloons, face painting and glitter tattoos. Plus: car shop, DJ Joe Locke, games and prizes. [more details]
Don't you feel in the loop now? For more things to do, or to post your own event, visit our Community Calendar.
More News from Roscoe
- South Beloit, Rockton, and Roscoe Boards to address infrastructure, policy changes, and community projects Municipal meetings will be held Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 16-17, 2024.
- Strong spirits: praise If you, like me, are weak on praising, go learn from the masters.
