What's happening in the Stateline: Friday, Mar 14 - Friday, Mar 21, 2025

Coming this week: 20 events in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe

What's happening in the Stateline: Friday, Mar 14 - Friday, Mar 21, 2025
Microsoft Designer AI prompt "musical, music, St. Patrick's food, teen movie, euchre, food pantry, board meetings, and free soup."

This week in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe: musical, music, St. Patrick's food, teen movie, euchre, food pantry, board meetings, and free soup.

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St Patrick’s Day Cookie Decorating Class
Friday March 14, 2025, 6 - 8 p.m., Mainstreet Mini Social, 301 E. Main Street, Suite 2, Rockton, IL 61072

Cost: $54. Register online. You will leave class with 6 of your very own wonderfully decorated St Patrick's Day inspired cookies. No experience necessary! 

Teen Movie Matinee - The Princess and the Frog at Talcott Library
Fri Mar 14, 2025, 3:30 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072

Set in New Orleans during the 1920s, a hardworking waitress named Tiana kisses Prince Naveen, who has been turned into a frog, and Tiana becomes a frog as well. Oops.

Musical: Once Upon a Mattress
Mar 14-16, 2025, 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072

Bring the family to "Once Upon a Mattress," a hilarious twist on the classic tale of "The Princess and the Pea." The show that made Carol Burnett famous.

Live Music: Don’t Tell Mom at After The Vine
Fri Mar 14, 2025, 6:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072

One of the best duets in the area -they've been singing together all their lives. Siblings Shannon Espinosa and Jason Reed will be performing favorite hits from yesterday and today.

Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner in South Beloit
Sat Mar 15, 2025, 11:00 am, South Beloit Businessmen’s Association, 525 Washington St., South Beloit IL, 61080

This classic Irish dish will be prepared by Mary’s Place Custom Catering. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Beloit Meals on Wheels.

Live Music: That 70s Band Chicagoland
Sun Mar 16, 2025, 2 - 5 pm, Louie’s Tap House, 5689 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073

Boogie on a Sunday Fun Day!

Teen Writers Club
Mon Mar 17, 2025, 4:00 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072

Do you like to write short stories, poetry, or prose, and are you aged 13-19?

Euchre at Roscoe Township Community Center
Mon Mar 17, 2025, 6:30 pm, Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road, Roscoe IL, 61073

Very popular, tournament style, small fee to play. Plenty of opportunities.

Hononegah Spring Band Concert
Tue Mar 18, 2025, 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center Rockton IL, 61072

Featuring the Hononegah Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble, playing works by Todd Stalter, Cait Nishimura, Yukiko Nishimura, John Mackey, Karl King, and Percy Grainger.

Life Church Food Pantry
Tue Mar 18, 2025, 9:00 am, Life Church, 5910 Elevator Rd Roscoe IL, 61073

Every Tuesday morning. Drive up and get in line with your trunk open. Come early.

50 North, Senior Activity Event
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 1-3 pm, Rockton Township Community Center, 302 Main St., Rockton, IL 61072

It's a soup luncheon! We will enjoy hot soup, hot rolls and lots of fun conversation. After the soup we will play games and enjoy our time together

South Beloit City Council Meeting
Mon Mar 18, 2025, 5:00 pm, South Beloit City Hall 519 Blackhawk Blvd # 2 South Beloit IL, 61080
Village of Roscoe Board Meeting
Tue Mar 18, 2025 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe, 10631 Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton Village Board of Trustees
Tue Mar 18, 2025, 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner - Roscoe VFW
Wed Mar 19, 2025 4:30 pm til out, Roscoe VFW, 11385 2nd Street Roscoe IL, 61073

Come join us for some corned beef, cabbage, carrots and potatoes. $15 Adults, $7 Kids up to 10, Free 5 & under

Dive into the Chamber at Firehouse Pub
Wed Mar 19, 2025, 5:30 pm, Firehouse Pub, 10670 Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Prairie Hill School Board Meeting
Wed Mar 19 5:30 pm, Willowbrook Middle School Library 6605 Prairie Hill Rd South Beloit IL, 61080
SOBO Food Pantry
Wed Mar 19 4:00 pm, Blackhawk Elementary School 840 Blackhawk Blvd. South Beloit IL, 61080

For all families in South Beloit. First come, first served. Park your car and walk to door #12. 

Music: Kevin Burns at After the Vine
Fri Mar 21, 2025 6:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072

This talented musician and entertainer plays and sings all genres of acoustic music.

Cross & Crown Lutheran Church Monthly Community Meal
Friday, March 21, 2025, 12:00 noon, Cross & Crown Lutheran Church, Roscoe IL 61073

Come be our guests for our free monthly community meal. This month we are featuring tasty Reuben soup, fruit/jello salad, and tasty desserts. Enjoy good food, friendly conversation and a game of bingo.