What's happening in the Stateline - Friday, Dec 1 - Friday, Dec 8
Some of this week's top events in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe.
This week: tree lighting everywhere, hot cocoa, s'mores, crafts, Christmas shopping, live music, grassland restoration, a blood drive, euchre, popcorn, a movie, and an old-fashioned Christmas. And next week: Hometown Holidays in Roscoe. If we missed an event, please add it to our community calendar.
17 events this week on our calendar: Friday, Dec 2 - Friday, Dec 8
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FEATURED EVENTS
39th Annual Rockton Christmas Walk - Fri Dec 1 6:00 pm
Downtown Rockton
December 1-3, 2023: It's like a Hallmark Christmas movie in Downtown Rockton, IL, with all the lights, hot cocoa, caroling, carriage rides, Santa, and general holiday cheer you could want. [more details]
Santa's Attic Half Price Sale - Sat Dec 2 9:00 am
RTHS Museum
Selling all our Santa's Attic treasures for your Christmas decorating at HALF PRICE, 9 to 4 on Saturday during Christmas Walk Weekend. [more details]
Very Merry Pop Up Shop at Roscoe Middle School - Sat Dec 2 10:00 am
Roscoe Middle School
This season is about giving and supporting our family and friends. Join us for a day of shopping local crafters, artists and small businesses while giving back to an amazing cause. We will be supporting and raising money for Camp I Am Me, a pediatric burn survivor camp in Illinois. The event is free to attend but if you feel like donating, we welcome any amount! [more details]
Reading Event: Psychic, Astrology, Medium + Tarot - Sat Dec 2 11:00 am
Synergy Collective
Connect with our favorite experienced readers in 20 minute appointments inside Synergy Collective (the last reading event at our Roscoe location - we will resume monthly readings at our new shop at Edgebrook in January 2024.) You may schedule time slots in advance by visiting our "book a reading" page. [more details]
South Beloit Holiday Tree Lighting - Fri Dec 1 4:30 pm
Nature at the Confluence
Free activities will be going on from 4:30 to 6 p.m. including bonfire and s’more making, unlimited hot cocoa (bring your own mug!), a luminary nature walk, holiday crafts, and family photo opportunities. The tree lighting ceremony begins at 5 p.m. followed by a caroling performance. Park behind M&M Dari Ripple on Charles Street and luminaries will help light your path to the building. The event is hosted by The City Of South Beloit, Nature At The Confluence, and South Beloit Public Library. [more details]
Other Events
Tech + Your Energetic Body: Lecture w/ Laura Brown - Fri Dec 1 6:00 pm
Synergy Collective
Does the consistent use of smart phones, devices, interactions with 5G and AI affect your ability to use your natural psychic abilities? Do you find yourself experiencing physical symptoms like sleep issues, brain fog, anxiety? Do you think you may have an unhealthy dependence on your devices that interfere with your ability to really tap into your psychic senses? Join Laura to learn the facts about frequencies and exposures, and how they affect your physical and energetic fields. [more details]
Live Music: That Gurl - Fri Dec 1 7:00 pm
Louie's Tap House
That Gurl is a 70s dance party band, covering Funk, Disco, and Rock. We infuse every show with fun and pride ourselves on filling the dance floor. Go back in time as we recreate the timeless tunes of anything from Stevie Nicks to Stevie Wonder. [more details]
Pancake Breakfast with Rockton Lions Club and Santa - Sat Dec 2 7:00 am
American Legion Banquet Hall
Breakfast: 7 - 11 a.m. Santa Visit: 9 - 11 a.m. Join us for a morning full of delicious golden pancakes- all you can eat! Cost: Make a donation. Bring a gift for a teen, get a free breakfast. All proceeds are poured into the community through the Rockton Lions Charity and our partners. [more details]
Christmas Walk at Macktown - Sat Dec 2 10:00 am
Macktown Living History
Two events: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - The Mack house will be the location for making 19th century Christmas ornaments. 7 p.m. - The evening lighted walk and festivities: a candle lit walk to the Mack house where we will have a bonfire, hot cocoa, hot cider, cookies, and a carol sing. [more details]
SB's Paul Hieser Performance 12/2 - Sat Dec 2 6:00 pm
Pig Minds Brewing Co
South Beloit's award winning solo musician performs at Pig Minds Brewing Co this Saturday Dec 2, 2023 from 6-9 p.m. Eat, drink and be merry! [more details]
Rockton Christmas Walk Lighted Parade - Sat Dec 2 6:00 pm
Downtown Rockton
THE event you cannot miss in the Rockton Christmas Walk! The parade runs the length of downtown Main Street, starting at Race St. and ending at Hononegah High School. [more details]
Y-i-Ride Spin-a-thon at Roscoe YMCA - Sun Dec 3 7:00 am
Stateline YMCA - Roscoe Branch
$15 per class. Get in a great workout while supporting our Pedaling for Parkinson's program. This program allows individuals with a Parkinson's Disease diagnosis to attend three spin classes each week at no cost. Biking has proven to significantly reduce symptoms of Parkinson's. So don't wait! Register for your favorite class and purchase raffle tickets for one of the 20+ raffle baskets. [more details]
Upcycled Ornament Making - Sun Dec 3 1:00 pm
Nature At The Confluence
1 - 2:30 p.m. Craft a unique holiday ornament using upcycled postage stamps from the collection of local Bobbi Sampson. Participants are welcome to bring their own stamps to include in the ornament. Enjoy hot chocolate, tea, and cookies while decorating. While the ornaments are drying, we will take a guided hike on our trails to observe wildlife. This workshop is best suited for ages 10 and up. $10/person, tickets can be purchased through our website. [more details]
Euchre at Roscoe Township Community Center - Mon Dec 4 6:30 pm
Roscoe Township Community Center
6:30 p.m. to approximately 9:30 p.m. Euchre, tournament style play, small fee to play. Next date (Mondays): Dec. 18. After that, the first and third Mondays of the month. [more details]
50 North, Senior Activity Event - Tue Dec 5 1:00 pm
Roscoe Township Community Center
Come join us for popcorn and a movie on Tuesday, December 5, at 1 p.m. We will be showing a comedy that will put all of us into the holiday spirit. Popcorn and drinks will be offered. Bring a friend! [more details]
Battle for Blood Drive - Wed Dec 6 1:00 pm
South Beloit Fire Department
1 - 6 p.m. Blood supplies are critically low during the holidays. All donors will receive a free t-shirt and a pint of Culvers ice cream, and will be entered in a drawing for two pairs of movie tickets at Classic Cinemas. [more details]
Every Thursday Stewardship Day at Lost Flora Fen - Thu Dec 7 9:00 am
Lost Flora Fen on Raccoon Creek
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lost Flora Fen on Raccoon Creek is Natural Land Institute’s second largest preserve at nearly 400 acres. Raccoon Creek meanders through it, there is a boardwalk in the northern part where the fen is, there are agricultural fields and natural areas. Volunteers will help with restoring fields to native grassland habitat, maintenance of the boardwalk, mowing, seeding, prescribed burns and other tasks as needed. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy closed toe shoes. [more details]
Now you're in the loop! For more things to do, or to post your own event, visit our Community Calendar.
