What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday, Nov 9 - Friday, Nov 15
Many events coming this week to Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
This week in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton: Veterans Day, make dried citrus ornaments, turkey dinner, Jingle Bell Rockton, Santa's Attic, travel to Portugal, live music, crafter & farmers' market, storytime with a veteran, blood drives, historic preservation, Hank Williams IV, and teen movie matinee.
22 events this week on our calendar: Friday, Nov 9 - Friday, Nov 15
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NorthPointe Mobile Blood Drive - Fri Nov 8 10:00 am
NorthPointe Health & Wellness
Giving blood only takes about one relaxing hour, and this simple gift can enhance the lives of up to three people. Blood is a gift – straight from the heart. [more details]
Veteran Storytime at South Beloit Library - Fri Nov 8 10:00 am
South Beloit Public Library
A special storytime in honor of Veterans Day, with Rob, a local veteran. [more details]
Jingle Bell Rockton - Fri Nov 8 10:00 am
Downtown Rockton
Nov. 8-10, 2024. Downtown Rockton's official Christmas season open house all weekend long! Join us food, drinks, prizes, and ALL the holiday shopping. For those who want to win prizes, pick up a stamp card from participating locations and collect stamps as you shop. No purchase necessary to participate. [more details]
Music: Paul Hieser at Jefferson Memory Care - Fri Nov 8 1:00 pm
Jefferson Memory Care
Paul Hieser, South Beloit's award winning solo artist, travels to Jefferson WI to celebrate Jefferson Memory Care's 10 year anniversary. [more details]
Teen Movie Matinee - Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them - Fri Nov 8 3:30 pm
Talcott Free Library
Join us for a showing of Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them (PG-13). Enjoy popcorn & snacks. For grades 6-12. [more details]
Music: Pauley at Merrill and Houston's Steak Joint - Fri Nov 8 7:30 pm
Merrill and Houston's Steak Joint
Paul Hieser brings classic oldies to M&H Steak Joint as an award winning solo artist residing in the Stateline, performing at public, private, corporate & charity events. [more details]
Winter Crafter & Farmers' Market - Sat Nov 9 9:00 am
Downtown Beloit Association
Join us for our Beloit Winter Crafter & Farmers' Market every Saturday November through April from 9 am to 12 pm. We will have vendors inside, food trucks outside and free family-friendly activities! [more details]
Sci-Fi Book Club at South Beloit Library - Sat Nov 9 9:00 am
South Beloit Public Library
Previous books discussed have been by Cixin Liu, Christopher Buehlman, Clifford D. Simak, John Scalzi, and many others. [more details]
South Beloit Recycling - Sat Nov 9 9:00 am
KNIB, 624 Eastern Avenue, South Beloit
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful will host a Drop Off Recycling Center at 624 Eastern Avenue on the second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m to 12 noon, starting Nov. 9, 2024. This location will only take TVs/monitors (fees apply), electronics, appliances, appliances with refrigerants (fees apply), metals, and textiles. [more details]
Live Music: Water'd Down - Sat Nov 9 6:00 pm
After the Vine
Free. Local trio Water'd Down (Bootleg Soul) will be performing acoustic rock music. With fun interactions with the crowd. And wine. [more details]
Old Stone Church Veterans Day Turkey Dinner - Sat Nov 9 6:00 pm
Old Stone Church
This dinner, opened the public in honor of all veterans, has been sponsored by the Old Stone Church continuously since the end of World War II. The meal is served family style and is a valued tradition open to the community. Seating is limited, and is offered by paid reservations only. For reservations, contact the church at 815-624-6212. A sit down dinner will be served to the first 80 paid reservations. [more details]
Country Music at Al's Main Street Tap - Sat Nov 9 6:00 pm
Al's Main Street Tap
Wade Kramar presents Hank Williams IV (Ricky Fitzgerald) and pedal steel guitar player Chuck Westfall.
Live Music: Soul 2 Soul at Louie's - Sat Nov 9 7:00 pm
Louie's Tap House
Soul 2 Soul performs classic '70s rock... the best of Boston, Styx, Pink Floyd, Queen, Journey, Heart, Supertramp, Foreigner, Tom Petty, Bad Company, ZZ Top, and lots more. Band leader Robby Demos (vocals/guitar), Curt Schreiner (drums), and newest members Tracy Jane Comer (vocals, keyboard) and Jeremy Toledo (bass) are looking forward to rocking out with you. [more details]
Talcott Library Teen Advisory Board - Mon Nov 11 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]
Veterans Day - Mon Nov 11 4:00 pm
Veterans Day honors the military veterans who served honorably in the United States Armed Forces. It was originally called Armistice Day because the armistice with Germany took effect at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, officially ending World War I. It was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. Veterans are traditionally given free meals by the Roscoe VFW, while others can enjoy turkey dinners at a reasonable price there and at the Old Stone Church in Rockton. [more details]
Roscoe Travelers Club Meeting: Portugal - Mon Nov 11 7:00 pm
Roscoe Township Community Center
7 - 8:30 p.m. 2nd Mondays. Share your experiences and learn from others about how to travel frugally and safely. Join Roscoe Travelers on November 11 at 7 p.m. to discuss Portugal. Share one member’s experience traveling off the beaten path in a way that allows one to connect with others.Connect, exchange ideas, and foster camaraderie over a shared love for travel. Free and open to the public. All are welcome - experts and novices alike. [more details]
Roscoe VFW/RREACH Blood Drive - Tue Nov 12 12:00 pm
Roscoe VFW
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.
The Roscoe VFW & RREACH are asking for your support in helping to collect much-needed blood for our communities. The need for blood never ends.
One out of seven hospital patients need blood. [more details]
Roscoe Township Board Meeting - Tue Nov 12 7:00 pm
Roscoe Township
Roscoe Township trustees plan to hold a final vote on tax levies. The board holds its monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at the Township Offices. The public is welcome to attend. [more details]
Food Truck: The Olive Branch - Wed Nov 13 5:00 pm
Settlers Park
5 -8 p.m. Come by and get your Greek on in Rockton - every Wednesday until Christmas. Bringing Greek street food to the 815 area. You can even order online and pick it up at Settlers Park. [more details]
Rockton Historic Preservation Commission Open House - Wed Nov 13 7:00 pm
After the Vine
Those interested in the Village of Rockton's historic preservation efforts are invited to join us at this open house at After The Vine in Downtown Rockton on Wednesday, Nov. 13 between 7 -9 pm. Those who own homes within Rockton's National Historic Register District as well as those interested in becoming more involved in historic preservation are especially encouraged to attend. [more details]
Santa's Attic - Fri Nov 15 9:00 am
Rockton Township Historical Society
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15 and 16, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fundraiser for Rockton Township Historical Society. Everything Christmas, some new, most gently used and like new, including trees, ornaments, dishware, linens, garland, decor of all kinds, all at bargain prices. [more details]
Teen Crafternoon: Dried Citrus Ornaments - Fri Nov 15 3:30 pm
Talcott Free Library
Get ahead of the holiday rush. Come make dried citrus ornaments with us! All materials provided. Sign up at the library by November 11. Don’t miss out, it’s going to be scentsational. For grades 6-12. [more details]
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