What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday, Aug 9 - Friday, Aug 16

This week in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton: Summerpalooza, live music in Rockton inside and out, rubber duck race, free lunch, story time, outdoor movie, public hearing, book sale, yoga, food truck, family night, food pantries, blood drives, township meetings, bike night, cruise night, river market, and book swap. And you can add your events to our community calendar for free.

30 events this week on our calendar: Friday, Aug 9 - Friday, Aug 16

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Talcott Library Second Weekend Book Sale - Fri-Sat Aug 9-10 9:00 am

Talcott Free Library

Two days only! New this month: free book section. Stock up on gently used books, audio books, CDs, and DVDs. And help support Talcott Library. [more details]

Food Truck Friday: Cantina Taco - Fri Aug 9 10:00 am

Village of Roscoe

Cantina Taco will serve lunch in the parking lot of Roscoe Village Hall. Menu: Screw City Tacos, Fried flour tortilla, choice of pork or chicken, housemade queso, corn, rice, sour cream and salsa, traditional tacos, corn or flour tortilla, choice of chicken, pork, or steak, topped with cheese, lettuce, cilantro, onion, sour cream if you want it and salsa, served with a side of limebeef birria tacos (dipping tacos) corn tortillas dipped in beef consommé (soup), and so on. [more details]

Life Church Family Night - Fri Aug 9 6:00 pm

Life Church

Free. 6 - 9 p.m. Enjoy the nice summer days in an atmosphere of live music, food trucks, vendors, inflatables, games, fun and lots of laughter. At Life Church we'd like to connect the Roscoe families, neighbors, local businesses, and organizations together in one place with the hopes of connecting with some folks we don't see much or making some new friends! This event is free (other than the food trucks). [more details]

BIFF Outdoors: Free Solo - Fri Aug 9 7:00 pm

Nature At The Confluence

Free. Experience the thrilling documentary FREE SOLO from the great outdoors. Before the showing, live music by Patten Pending, lawn games, and snacks available for purchase. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. A limited number of folding chairs and blankets are provided, or bring your own.  Admission is free, donations are welcome. [more details]

Live Music: Pistol Pete Band at Louie's - Fri Aug 9 7:00 pm

Louie's Tap House

Pistol Pete is well-known as one of the best guitar players in the Rockford area and he's bringing his band this time. He has played with many legends in the music industry including Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Miles, Billy Cox, and Eric Gales. Pistol Pete won guitar competitions including the Jimi Hendrix Foundation Electric Guitar Competition and the Chicago Blues Challenge. [more details]

Sci-Fi Book Club at South Beloit Library - Sat Aug 10 9:00 am

South Beloit Public Library

Previous books discussed have been by Clifford D. Simak, John Scalzi, and many others. [more details]

Summerpalooza in Downtown Rockton - Sat Aug 10 5:00 pm

Downtown Rockton

Join the Downtown Rockton businesses for Summerpalooza - A Downtown Rockton Street Dance Series, as we close off the 100 west block of Main St. (Deedee's to Rockton Food & Spirits) for bands, food, beverages and all kinds of fun games and activities in the spirit of the date's theme. All ages are welcome! The theme is luau: dress bright and Hawaiian. [more details]

Music: Rick Marchione at After the Vine - Sat Aug 10 6:00 pm

After the Vine

6 - 9 p.m. Free. Rick will be covering smooth classics by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis (Presley), and more. [more details]

Live Music: Beaux Band at Louie's - Sat Aug 10 8:00 pm

Louie's Tap House

The Beaux ("Bo") play a wide selection of Classic Rock Hits from the '60's - '90's. The band originally formed back in 1967 and played regularly throughout northern Illinois until 1973. After a 38 year "break," the band re-formed in 2011. [more details]

Live Music: VanDwellers - Sun Aug 11 1:00 pm

Louie's Tap House

The Wisconsin-based band plays a mix of both original songs and a wide range of your favorite cover songs. VanDwellers officially formed in 2020, but the two brothers who make up the band - Tyler and Tanner Burt - have been playing music together all their lives. [more details]

Toddler Time - Mon Aug 12 9:30 am

Talcott Free Library

Two sessions: 9:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. For children ages 0-3. Come learn about names this week with Miss Holly. Sing some songs, listen to a book, do a craft, and spend time with friends at the Talcott Free Library's Toddler Time program. [more details]

Talcott Library Teen Advisory Board - Mon Aug 12 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 by joining our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Former and new members in grades 6-12 are welcome. [more details]

Chair Yoga - Tue Aug 13 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. [more details]

Life Church Food Pantry - Tue Aug 13 9:00 am

Life Church

9 - 11 a.m. Every Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. at Life Church in Roscoe. Drive up and get in line with your trunk open. [more details]

Roscoe VFW/RREACH Blood Drive - Tue & Thu Aug 13 & 15

Roscoe VFW

Two days: Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2023: 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 2023: 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. All donors will receive a free pint of Culver's Custard and be entered to win a $500 gift card. Double Red as well as whole blood collection will be available. One out of seven hospital patients need blood. [more details]

Story Time at Talcott Library - Tue Aug 13 10:00 am

Talcott Free Library

For ages 3 to 6. Come learn about names with Miss Holly in Storytime at the library! Sing some songs, listen to some books, do some fun activities, and make a craft with your friends at the Talcott Free Library's Storytime Program. [more details]

NorthPointe Neighborhood Hospital: Public Hearing and Written Comment - Tue Aug 13 1:30 pm

Roscoe Township Community Center

The public is invited to this public hearing for the establishment of NorthPointe Neighborhood Hospital, with an estimated cost of $20.7 million.  Residents may present written and/or verbal comments relevant to the project (bring two copies). [more details]

Roscoe Township Board Meeting - Tue Aug 13 7:00 pm

Roscoe Township

Roscoe Township hold its monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at the Township Offices. The public is welcome. [more details]

Live Music: TRaSh 80's at Bike Night - Tue Aug 13 8:00 pm

Mustangs Bar & Grill

Bike Night is every Tuesday at Mustangs Bar Grill. Great live bands in the outdoor bar. This week it's TRaSh 80's. [more details]

Cruise Night at the Museum - Wed Aug 14 5:00 pm

Historic Auto Attractions Museum

Check out cool cars, listen to great music and grab some yummy food. Cruise Night is a FREE public event that the owner, Wayne Lensing likes to put together for the community. We will have games with prizes for the kiddos at the entrance to the museum. The museum will be open until 8 p.m. along with Cruise Night. Get $8 off your admission to the museum. [more details]

Rockton River Market: Shuffle This - Wed Aug 14 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]

Rockton Township Trustees Meeting - Wed Aug 14 7:00 pm

Rockton Township

Rockton Township Board of Trustees meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. [more details]

Roscoe Township Board Meeting - Wed Aug 14 7:00 pm

Roscoe Township

Roscoe Township hold its monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at the Township Offices. The public is welcome. [more details]

Old Stone Church Food Pantry - Thu Aug 15 9:00 am

Rockton Township

If you reside in the Hononegah/South Beloit School Districts, help is available for you. This food pantry has been operating in Rockton for more than 25 years, assisting around 60 families each week on average. [more details]

The Great Turtle Creek Duck Race - Thu Aug 15 6:00 pm

Nature At The Confluence

Support Nature At The Confluence by purchasing a rubber duck (or handful of ducks) which will race down Turtle Creek. The first three ducks to cross the finish line win a cash prize! All funds raised help us to continue offering our many free and low-cost programs. The Great Turtle Creek Duck Race is at 6:00 p.m., followed by fire and guided drumming beginning at 6:30. Drumming is optional- all are welcome to simply enjoy the fire, listen to the music, and make a s’more. [more details]

Food Truck Friday: Benchwarmers - Fri Aug 16 11:00 am

Roscoe Village Hall

Benchwarmers of Freeport delivers a fantastic catch-all American menu: American Pub Food and Fun at its finest. [more details]

Cross & Crown Lutheran Church Monthly Luncheon - Fri Aug 16 12:00 pm

Cross & Crown Lutheran Church

Take a break from the summer heat and join us for lunch at no cost to you. Our menu includes delicious taco soup, cheese quesadillas, salad, and yummy desserts. All are welcome. [more details]

Teen Book Swap - Talcott Library - Fri Aug 16 4:00 pm

Talcott Free Library

Grades 6-12. Come trade your favorite gently used YA book for someone else’s. Snacks will be provided. No school books. [more details]

Live Music: Redwood at Louie's - Fri Aug 16 7:00 pm

Talcott Free Library

This is Redwood's debut at Louie's Tap House, an acoustic duo comprised of Riley Sanders (guitar, vocals) and Cassidy Campbell (vocals), both from Rockford, IL. Covering a range of music with a soulful flare and a sprinkle of originals, playing Country, Classic Rock, Blues, Soul, & more. [more details]

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