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Coming this week: 17 events in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe

Michael McGinnis

Mar 27, 2025 — 5 min read

Microsoft Designer AI prompt "elections, anime, fiber friends, live music, model trains, Amelia Earhart"

This week in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe: elections, anime, fiber friends, live music, model train show, Amelia Earhart, watercolors, thrift store, open house, board meetings, story time, and career fair.

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For grades 6-12. Come meet new friends by reading, watching, and discussing a different anime & manga every month with other anime-lovers

Unwind and connect with fellow yarn enthusiasts (knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers, felters).

Two sets, two acoustic acts, and unique collaborations.

Singer guitarist Steve Weber will be at After The Vine, along with wine specials.

Returning to Rockton Inn for a night of country/rock covers and originals.

A really big show, with several operating train layouts, lots of vendors selling train and other railroad related items, door prizes and much much more!

For children ages 0-3. Come learn about gardens this week with Miss Holly! Sing some songs, listen to a book, do a craft, and spend time with friends.

Brad Keyes will lead us through the life of Amelia Earhart, including her disappearance at age 39. Lots to learn and refreshments too.

Learn the basics of watercolors and color theory - and create a butterfly painting to take home.

Join us for an hour full of activities for children 36 months and under and their caregivers.

$10 at the door. Join Ashley as she leads you through the basics of yoga.

Whether you're an adult looking for a new job, a student exploring internships or shadowing opportunities, or you simply want to discuss a potential future career.

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Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Mar. 30, 2025

Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Mar. 30, 2025

Museum openings, small district conference

Meet the candidates: Village of Roscoe Board

Meet the candidates: Village of Roscoe Board

Six candidates, including two write-ins, are running for three seats on the Village of Roscoe Board of Trustees.

Who are the candidates in the April 1 election?

Who are the candidates in the April 1 election?

The names you'll see on the ballot in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton IL.

Strong spirits: trust

Strong spirits: trust

Fear freezes us, gets us stuck. Trust, rightly placed, sets us free.