What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday, Oct 11 - Friday, Oct 18

This week in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton: car races, live music, estate sale, marching band concert, STEM club, food pantries, sci-fi book club, crafts or scrapbooking. apple cider making, apple cider with apple cider donuts, travel to Morocco, and candidate meet and greet.

20 events this week on our calendar: Friday, Oct 11 - Friday, Oct 18

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FEATURED EVENTS

Estate Sale - 732 Kocher St, Rockton - Sat Oct 12 8:00 am

Estate Sale on Friday 10/11 from 8-5 pm  and Saturday 10/12 from 8-4 pm.  Cash only. Several antiques and vintage items, including furniture, sewing items, and knick-knacks. Brand new sofas, loveseats, chairs, ottoman and end tables.  Cherry corner hutch, buffet, mirror, and drop-leaf kitchen table with chairs. Kitchenware, small appliances, lamps, crystal, silver, pictures, flower arrangements, crafts, throw pillows, baskets, tools, vacuums, cabinets, holiday decorations, yard decor and more. [more details]

Other Events

Live Music: Bill and Jim - Fri Oct 11 7:00 pm

Louie's Tap House

Join us at Louie's as we bring you Bill and Jim's Most Excellent Acoustic Adventure. With a wide selection of beverages, food and most importantly a night of fun, Louie's will be the place to be this evening. [more details]

Faith Community Food Pantry - Sat Oct 12 8:00 am

Faith Community Stateline

The Faith Community Cupboard drive-thru food pantry is available from 8 am. to 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays. [more details]

SCCA Fall Springs Double Divisional Road Race Chicago Division - Oct 12-13

Blackhawk Farms Raceway

September 12 -13. Two full-length Divisional races will be held at the Chicago Region Fall Sprints Double Divisional. Time trials will be running Saturday. [more details]

Sci-Fi Book Club at South Beloit Library - Sat Oct 12 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]

Live Music: Pauley at Downtown Beloit Wine Walk- Grand Avenue Pub - Sat Oct 12 2:00 pm

Grand Avenue Pub

Fall Wine Walk is here! Pauley brings Classic Oldies to the Fall Wine Walk in Beloit WI at Grand Avenue Pub starting at 2 p.m. Contact Downtown Beloit Association for Wine Walk tickets or just drop by! [more details]

Music: Tribute Band at After the Vine - Sat Oct 12 6:00 pm

After the Vine

Free. Tribute will be making their debut at After the Vine.  Come check out some of the best three-part harmony in town. They play a fantastic mix of music that you won’t want to miss. You’ll hear music by the Eagles, The Beatles, Chris Stapleton, and so much more! Grab a bottle of wine, bring your favorite snacks, and sit back and reminisce. [more details]

Live Music: Cover Story at Louie's - Sat Oct 12 8:00 pm

Louie's Tap House

Cover Story presents an eclectic acoustic experience that spans many decades and genres. CS has waited a long time to play at Louie's Tap House. Come on out and join us for an absurd amount of fun.  Known for their huge selection of beer, Louie's also has all the cocktails, and some great food too. As always, 100% of tips go to help support our heroes at Vetsroll.org. [more details]

Crafting and Scrapbooking Day - Sun Oct 13 9:00 am

Roscoe Township Community Center

Join like minded women that enjoy doing crafts or scrapbooking. $10 includes a two-page scrapbook spread. Join us for the day or just for the class at 1 p.m. Beginners welcome! 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. -please RSVP. Lunch is on your own.  [more details]

Live Music: Trinadora - Sun Oct 13 11:00 am

Hidden Creek Estates

What happens when a classically trained musician crosses paths with a roots-music maven? The answer is ‘Trinadora.’ Our music is a mélange of standards and original compositions in genres that include jazz, blues, classic country, early rock-n-roll, Latin, Celtic, Cajun, and just about any other ingredient you can think of. We season our vocals with keyboard, ocarina, guitar, concertina, harmonica, steel guitar, bass, jSax, uke accompaniment, and more. [more details]

Apple Cider Sunday at Macktown - Sun Oct 13 2:00 pm

Macktown Living History

$5 suggested donation (you can taste it) It's All About the Apples! Discover the long and storied history of apple cider. See how folks used to make apple cider, and the equipment they used. Learn about the types of apples that were used, and take part in a cider tasting.  [more details]

Roscoe Travelers Club Meeting: Morocco - Mon Oct 14 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. You'll learn that Casablanca is not a great destination for tourists and there's no Rick's Cafe American there, but there are many amazing things to do and see in Morocco. Join us to share one member’s experience traveling off the beaten path in a way that allows one to connect with prior travelers. Connect, exchange ideas, and foster camaraderie over a shared love for travel. [more details]

50 North, Senior Activity Event - Tue Oct 15 1:00 pm

Rockton Township Community Center

It's October and that means time for apple cider donuts and cider!  Come join us for a fall afternoon of refreshments and a fire safety presentation!  We will meet at Rockton Township Community Center from 1-3 pm.  Come check out the new renovations!  If there is time after the program and refreshments we will play LRC!  Please join us and bring a friend! [more details]

Is My Vote Safe? Election Integrity and Candidate Meet and Greet - Wed Oct 16 6:00 pm

GPS Faith Community

Join us to hear how our local elections authorities will keep our votes safe. Moderated by our editor Michael McGinnis. Co-sponsored by League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford Illinois and Rockton-Roscoe News. 6-7 PM: Local elections authorities will address concerns about voter fraud, vote tampering, voting machine accuracy, and more. (Lori Gummow, Winnebago County Clerk and Ryan Brauns, Rockford Board of Elections). 7-8 PM: Candidate Meet and Greet. Meet local candidates to discuss their broader platforms.  [more details]

Hononegah Marching Band Concert - Wed Oct 16 7:00 pm

Hononegah Performing Arts Center

Live performance, free admission. [more details]

Comedy Night at Mustangs - Wed Oct 16 8:00 pm

Mustangs Bar Grill

Free. Comedy and more comedy, every Wednesday night. No cover, great time. Featuring multiple comedians each week.   [more details]

Old Stone Church Food Pantry - Thu Oct 17 9:00 am

Old Stone Church

9 – 11 a.m. every Thursday If you reside in the Hononegah/South Beloit School Districts, help is available for you. Please bring a photo I.D. and a piece of mail to provide proof of residency. That is all you need. It is that simple. This food pantry has been operating in Rockton for more than 25 years, assisting around 60 families each week on average. Along with our regular weekly food pantry operations, we assist area families during holidays, as well.  [more details]

Here For You Food Pantry - Thu Oct 17 12:00 pm

Saint Peter Catholic Church

12 noon - 4 p.m. Perishable food distribution each Thursday afternoon in Didier Hall, sponsored by The Society of St. Vincent de Paul: milk, eggs, bread and some fresh fruits and/or vegetables.  [more details]

STEM Club - Thu Oct 17 4:00 pm

Talcott Free Library

New this fall! Join us for an hour of fun as we explore and learn the basics of robotics. Open to ages 10 and up.  [more details]

That puts you in the loop! For more things to do, or to post your own event, visit our Community Calendar.