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FREEPORT/STEPHENSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS EVENTS
AUGUST 29 THRU SEPTEMBER 5, 2011:
 
 
 
August 29-September 5, HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURE OF STEPHENSON COUNTY EXPO. Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center, 4596 US Highway 20 East, Freeport. 8 am to 7 pm. Explore the timeless architecture of Stephenson County with displays and pictures of some of our most interesting and architecturally significant homes. Driving Architectural Tour Books with histories and directions are also available. (815-233-1357)
 
August 29-October 2, QUILT MINI-EXPO. Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center, 4596 US Highway 20 East, Freeport. July 1 thru September 5: 8 am to 7 pm; September 6 thru October 2: 8 am to 6 pm. As part  of the Northern Illinois Quilt Fest, the Visitors Center is displaying quilts from the collection of the Stephenson County Historical Society, from Yellow Creek Quilt Designs (last two weeks of August only), and from the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) from Highland Community College. In addition to the quilts, raffle tickets to win one of six quilts made by members of RSVP are available. (815-233-1357)
 
August 30-September 17, PRINT INVITATIONAL. Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Avenue, Freeport. Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday: Noon to 5 pm. A curated exhibition featuring a group of printmaking artists from across the Northwest Illinois area. The show includes a diverse collection of prints that utilize a wide range of techniques, subjects, materials and perspectives. (815-235-9755)
 
August 31, LUNCH & LEARN. Doll Community Room, 1008 S. Logan, Lena. 11:30 am. Lena Living Center hosts Meghan Full from Passages Hospice who will give a presentation on Hospice 101. Lunch is provided. Prior reservations requested; seating is limited. (815-369-4561)
 
August 31-October 2, QUILTS OF STEPHENSON COUNTY. Stephenson County Historical Society Museum, 1440 S. Carroll Avenue, Freeport. Wednesday thru Sunday: Noon to 4 pm. As part of the Northern Illinois Quilt Fest, over twenty vintage quilts will  be on display at the museum. The quilts were made during the period from 1840 to 1915 and will be displayed in various locations around the Oscar Taylor Home, an 1857 Italianate Victorian mansion. The collection of quilts may be seen as part of a regular tour of the museum. Historical Society Members: Free. Non-Members: Adults: $4; Children 6 to 12: $2. (815-232-8419)
 
September 3, BRIGGS AND REED TRACTOR DRIVE. Orangeville to South Wayne Wisconsin. 8:30 am. Begin the day at the Jim Briggs' residence at 3699 W. Winslow Road, Orangeville and end at Orval Reed's residence at 7942 Neeseman Road, South Wayne, Wisconsin for Open Barn and Picnic. Meat, table service and beverage provided. Participants should bring a dish to pass. (815-789-4570)
 
September 3, BAKER'S MEMORIAL FUN FLY. 2794 N. Blumendahl Road, Freeport. 10 am to Dusk. Freeport RC Modelers fun fly of electric, glow and gas powered model aircraft. (815-233-5208)

View the entire Freeport/Stephenson County Calendar of Events at
www.stephenson-county-il.org 

FHN Events for August 16 through September click here...

Other FHN Events:

 August

 
 
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Saturday Walk-In Sports Injury Clinic
 
8 – 9 a.m.
 
Orthopaedics Department, FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport
 
Free sports injury evaluation available for school and recreational athletes. For more information, call 815-599-7730 or visit www.fhn.org.

 
 
30
 
Talk: Neuropathy and the Diabetes Connection
 
1:30 p.m.
 
Oakley Courts, 3117 Kunkle Boulevard, Freeport
 
Speaker is FHN nurse Sara Wise, RN. No cost or registration necessary; sponsored by FHN Top 50.
 
 
 
31
 
Blood Pressure Screening
 
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
 
SR Center, 1237 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport
 
No cost or registration required; open to the public. Sponsored by FHN Top 50.

 
 
September
 
 
 
1
 
Fall Screening
 
8 – 10:30 a.m.
 
SR Center, Lincoln Mall, 1237 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport
 
Cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure screening. No cost or registration required; do not eat or drink anything for 5 hours prior to blood sugar screening. Sponsored by FHN Top 50 and SR Center.
 
 
 
6
 
Talk: Foot Care and You
 
10 a.m.
 
Stockton Park House, 600 Pearl, Stockton
 
Speaker is FHN’s Sarajane Wise, RN. No cost or registration required; sponsored by FHN Top 50 and Hospice of Northwest Illinois.
 
 
 
Breathe Easier Club/Cardiac Club
 
3 p.m.
 
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson St., Freeport
 
Support groups for people with lung or heart problems. For more information, call 815-599-6388.
 
 
 
7
 
Blood Pressure Screening
 
9 – 9:30 a.m.
 
Carroll County Senior Center, 306 N. Main, Mount Carroll
 
No cost or reservation required. Sponsored by FHN Top 50 and the Carroll County Senior Center.
 
 
 
Talk: Gout and You
 
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
 
Carroll County Senior Center, 306 N. Main, Mount Carroll
 
No cost or reservation required. Sponsored by FHN Top 50 and the Carroll County Senior Center.
 
 
 
10
 
Saturday Walk-In Sports Injury Clinic
 
8 – 9 a.m.
 
Orthopaedics Department, FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport
 
Free sports injury evaluation available for school and recreational athletes. For more information, call 815-599-7730 or visit www.fhn.org.

 
 
12
 
Grief Recovery Group
 
7 – 8:30 p.m.
 
FHN Memorial Hospital Cafeteria Dining rooms – Lower Level

For more information, call 815-599-6160.
 
 

Art in the Park

Join the Freeport Park District and the Freeport Art Museum as we welcome back the fourth annual award winning ‘Art in the Park’, Sunday, September 4, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Come out to Krape Park and enjoy the sights and sounds at this FREE community event. Stroll the walks and view the fine art on display by local and regional artists. Listen to performing artists as they take the stage throughout the day. Join in creative hands-on activities with the kids. For more information call 815-235-6114 ext 115, or stop by the Freeport Park District office, 1122 S. Burchard.

Finally, the Red Raspberry wine is filtered, bottled, labeled and on the shelf!  It’s so fruity you’ll want to use a spoon.  We don’t have much of this wine so stop in soon and give it a taste.

We’ll be calling Wine Bingo from 3:00-5:00 this Saturday.  Drop in and have some fun.  Cards come with your purchase of wine.  Win fabulous prizes including a chance at a bottle of Summer Rhubarb! 

We hope everyone is enjoying these beautiful summer days! 

Ken & Pam Rosmann

Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery

395 W. Cedarville Rd.

Freeport, IL  61032

815-563-4665

www.famousfossilwinery.com

 Milwaukee Zoo Bus Trip

On August 20th, join the Freeport Park District as they travel  to Milwaukee and spend the day in the sprawling 200 acre Milwaukee County Zoo where over 330 different species of animals can be found. Enjoy samplings from over 30 local restaurants which can be found within the 5 food villages in the zoo as part of the Feast with the Beasts Ala Carte Festival. Local bands will be playing music all day on one of the five stages at the zoo. Also, new in 2011, the “Butterflies in Living Color” exhibit will be open. Over 500 Native North American butterflies will be fluttering about in a tropical greenhouse setting. Registrations for this fun and exciting trip are still being taken, so don’t miss out on this opportunity. 
The bus will leave from the Freeport Park District Parking lot at 10:00am and return at 8:00pm. The fees for this exciting trip are as follows:
Adult - Residents $45, non-residents $51
Youth (3-12) Residents $42, non-residents $48
Child (0 – 2) Residents $33, non-residents $37
Please register by either coming to the Freeport Park District Office, 1122 S. Burchard Av., or calling 235-6114 ext 0 to charge by phone with Visa, Discover or Mastercard. You may also visit our website @ www.freeportparkdistrict.org for online registration.

It’s finally cooled down, the grapes are starting to ripen and it looks like it’s going to be another perfect Saturday Night Cookout.   We’ll start grilling at 6:00 and Kelly Brand will perform at 6:30.  Kelly is a wonderful jazz pianist who Marion McPartland describes as “a fine young pianist who plays with elegance and sensitivity.”   (Learn more about Kelly at http://kellybrand.com or ask to hear her CD when you’re in the Winery).  Tickets are $16.95 which includes the meal and entertainment and a wine tasting.   Advance tickets only, please.  Stop in or call now to reserve your ticket for the Saturday, August 6th Cookout.

The next time you come in, you may see some new faces at the Winery.  Carol, Bridget and Lyn have joined Diana and Pam in the tasting room.  And Bill  is our new assistant winemaker and vineyard manager.  Bill joins Branden and Ken to bring you some of the best northern Illinois wines.  

If you can’t make the Cookout this Saturday, be sure and stop in for some fun on Saturday, August 13 for Wine Bingo.  It’s our own version of this fun game.  We’ll be calling between 3:00 and 5:00.  Winners are eligible for prizes drawn at the end of the day – including a bottle of Summer Rhubarb wine! 

Watch the website for fall events including our 3rd Anniversary Party on October 8.  It’s hard to believe that three years have passed since we opened the Winery doors.  It looks like 2011 will bring one of the best harvests yet so we’ll be ready to celebrate!!!

We hope you are enjoying these summer days!

Ken & Pam Rosmann

Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery

395 W. Cedarville Rd.

Freeport, IL  61032

815-563-4665

www.famousfossilwinery.com

Skate Station
 
Dog Day Afternoon
 
Saturday, August 6
 
1:30-4:00, $3 admission; skate rental extra
 
($1 goes to Friends Forever Humane Society)
 
Come meet some of their friendly canines that are up for adoption
 
*Barking Contest
 
*Invisible Dog Races

 THREE DOG NIGHT - THE HOTTEST BAND FROM 1969-1974 - will be at the Freeport Masonic Temple on Friday night, October 7. Tickets go on sale TODAY AT NOON - 815-233-0513 or www.freeportmasonictemple.org. LIMITED SEATING!! Main Floor and Mezzanine RESERVED seats - $60Balcony RESERVED seats - $50 Three Dog Night Hits:Joy to the WorldCelebrateShambalaEli's ComingMama Told Me (Not to Come)LiarOneOut in the CountryThe Family of ManNever Been to SpainAn Old Fashioned Love SongBlack and WhiteEasy to be HardThe Show Must Go On

Northwest Illinois Green Fair to be held September 17

The University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce Northwest Illinois Green Fair 2011.  The fourth annual Northwest Illinois Green Fair is scheduled for Saturday, September 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Highland Community College Student Conference Center, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL.

Green Fair 2011 will showcase area businesses and organizations with a focus on sustainability, conservation, preservation, living well, and the environment.  The public is invited to visit the Green Fair to learn more about environmental stewardship, sustainable living, and energy conservation.

There will be hands on activities for the kids including recycling old blue jeans, a trash to treasure project, and learning about the importance of our watershed.  The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand with a gardening activity for the kids.

Educational workshops will be held at the Green Fair that will focus on renewable energy and local foods.  The Keynote presentation will be held at 12:30 p.m. and led by Jay Solomon, Extension Educator in Environmental and Energy Stewardship.  Jay will be addressing “What’s on the Horizon for Renewable Energy.”

Visit the Northwest Illinois Green Fair website at www.nwil-greenfair.com or web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw/.  The Green Fair is organized by members of the Green Fair Alliance and the University of Illinois Extension.  There is no cost to attend this event.

Cub Cares Community Brat Stand open this weekend

The Cub Cares Community Brat Stand will be open this Friday & Saturday from 11:00am until 5:00pm. Choose from hot dogs, hamburgers or cheddar burgers,
brats, pork chop sandwiches & Cub’s signature Angus steak sandwich. All proceeds benefit various local organizations.
This week the stand is being operated by the Pearl City Legion Post 1014

Freeport Chamber of Commerce presents Small Business “You”
Want to stay ahead of the competition and win? One way is effective marketing. The Freeport Chamber of Commerce is now offering the opportunity to
stay ahead of the marketing race with a 2-part seminar on how to put together a Mult-Stage Marketing (MSM) campaign for your product or service.
These seminars are
FREE for Chamber Members
Only $5 for Non-Members
Multi-stage marketing is a simple yet extremely powerful strategy when you use it to its full potential. MSM is selling people who have contacted
YOU and asked for information about your product or service. It’s a great way to build your own mailing list of prospects and customers!
Light refreshments will be provided!
This 2-part seminar will be held
August 17 and 24
Stephenson County Farm Bureau
210 West Spring Street at 4 pm
Sign up TODAY! Visit our website
www.freeportilchamber.com
or call (815) 233-1350

Freeport Downtown Development presents Music on Chicago
Friday, August 12 is Music on Chicago with Classic Rock. Kickstand Band starts at 5:30 and performs until 7:30 p.m. Then Audiodrive will start at 8:00 p.m. Gate opens at 5:30 p.m. and admission is $5.00.

Freeport Downtown Development presents Cruise Night
Saturday, August 13 is the annual Cruise Night.
over 500 antique cars, trucks, motorcycles and more
lots open at 4pm two bands cruise starts at 7pm
For more information, see www.freeportcruisenight.org

Three Dog Night at Masonic Temple

THREE DOG NIGHT -THE HOTTEST BAND FROM 1969-1974 - will be at the Freeport Masonic Temple on Friday night, October 7. Tickets go on sale TODAY AT NOON -815-233-0513 or www.freeportmasonictemple.org.

LIMITED SEATING!!

Main Floor and Mezzanine RESERVED seats - $60
Balcony RESERVED seats - $50
Monroe Clinic makes donation to Family Promise
Mark Thompson, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Monroe Clinic, presented a $5,000 donation from Monroe Clinic to Bob Beck, President of Family Promise of Green County. Family Promise provides food, shelter and support services to help low-income and homeless families get back on their feet. For more information about Family Promise of Green County contact Monroe Clinic at (608) 324-1482.

Spice Up Your Popcorn
At Lindo Theatre! Kernel Season’s Now Offered At
ALL 13 Classic Cinemas Locations!
No matter which Classic Cinemas theatre they visit, movie-goers know they can get the chain’s mouthwatering popcorn, popped fresh before every showing. And, to make that popcorn even more delicious, movie-goers can dress their favorite movie snack with the wide array of Kernel Season’s popcorn seasonings, now available at Lindo Theatre, located at 115 S. Chicago Ave.,! Kernel Season’s is the nation’s number one brand of popcorn seasonings, and Classic Cinemas is one of the only movie theatre chains that offers it complimentary.
“Our patrons always tell us we have the best popcorn, and we hope they’ll enjoy it even more with Kernel Season’s!”says Chris Johnson, vice-president of Classic Cinemas. Some of the flavors offered at Classic Cinemas include White Cheddar, Nacho Cheddar, Ranch, Caramel, Jalapeño, Barbeque and even Chocolate Marshmallow!
Stop by the Lindo Theatre today, even if you just want to try the popcorn! Don’t forget — there are free refills on all sizes of popcorn and fountain drinks.
Lena Living Center hosting Blood Pressure Screens in Stockton
We hope to see our Stockton friends on Tuesday, August 16th for Blood Pressure Screens at Karen’s Kitchen in Stockton at 10:30 am.
Lena Living Center hosting a Luau

Mark this event on your calendar – Friday, August 19th Luau and Music on the Lawn. Bring the whole family out for some great food, drinks and Hawaiian music by Bob Kevern. Luau is from 5-7 pm at 1010 S. Logan Street in Lena. Only $5.00 per family donation
Immanuel Lutheran School presents Fish Fry Fridays
Immanuel Lutheran School
1964 W. Pearl City Rd.

Fish Fry Fridays
Friday, August 26 -3:30pm - 7:00pm
Friday, September 9- 3:300pm - 7:00pm
Both Events will be held at the "School Barn" on the south end of the school property.
Featured will be Deep Fried Pollock, Corn on the Cob, Hush Puppies and Cole Slaw.
Carry out plates are available for $9.00
All You Can Eat Fish is $11.00 with soda and bottled water available at $1.00 each
Free home maintenance class hosted by NHS and Home Hardware
Neighborhood Housing Services of Freeport and Home Hardware have joined together to offer a free how-to session on home maintenance. Home Maintenance 411 will take place on Saturday, August 27 8:30 am – 11 am in the Lincoln Mall parking lot. The event is open to the public. Home Maintenance 411 will feature licensed home inspector and home renovator, Tom Hoffman – giving money saving tips on keeping your home in top condition. Local contractors will also be on hand to answer your specific questions. Home Hardware will provide their knowledgeable staff to answer your questions about painting, gardening, plumbing, and more. Home Hardware will provide a chance to win door prizes and giveaways for those who attend. For more information, call NHS of Freeport at (815) 232-6197
Hospice Care of Freeport is now Hospice Care of America in Freeport
Hospice Care of Freeport has changed its' name to Hospice Care of America in Freeport. Our contact information will remain the same: 18 W. Stephenson, Suite 8, Freeport, IL 61032 / Phone - (815) 233-2600 / Fax - (815) 235-2675. Founded in 2004 in Rockford, IL, by Hospice nurse Marty Johnson RN, Hospice Care of America is a free-standing, Christian, family-owned, Medicare certified, "We Honor Veterans" hospice.

Lena Living Center and Rock River Valley Blood Drive successful
Thank you to all those that came out to donate blood last month. We had a great turnout and appreciate your support. Rock River Valley Blood Drive and Lena Living Center collected more units at this blood drive than we have since September 2009. YOU SAVED 66 LIVES!!!
Ducks Going Wild AGAIN!

Freeport Sunrise Rotary and Culver’s of Freeport are teaming up once again to host the 4th Annual Ducks Gone Wild duck race that will be held Labor Day weekend on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Krape Park. Proceeds from the race have been designated to benefit the SportsPlex and the Rotary Scholarship Program. Tickets may be purchased from any Freeport Sunrise Rotary member, or at the following Freeport locations: Cornerstone Credit Union, Brown’s Shoe Fit, or Ferguson Financial. In addition Culver’s of Freeport will be selling duck tickets beginning the week of August 15th until noon on race day. Ticket costs are: $5.00 for 1 duck ticket; $20.00 for 5 duck tickets, and $100.00 for 30 duck tickets. $975 in prize money will be awarded to the first place finishers in the following order: $500.00 for 1st place; $250.00 for 2nd place; $100.00 for 3rd place; $75.00 for 4th place; and $50.00 for 5th place. In addition the first 24 ducks crossing the finish line will qualify to win a grand prize of $25,000. A limited number of rubber ducks will be launched into Yellow Creek in Krape Park at 2:00PM on September 4th and will race to the finish line! Each duck corresponds to a raffle ticket with the five fastest swimming ducks winning monetary prizes. If one duck from the first 24-finishers matches the pre-selected number, that ticket holder will win the $25,000 insured prize. For more information about the duck race visit www.freeportrotaryduckrace.com or contact Mary Vogel at (815) 235-2390.
FHN Family Counseling Center presents BASSET Classes at the Eagles Club

FHN Family Counseling Center’s Partnership for Success Project, with support from the Freeport Police Department, is pleased to offer Free Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education Training (BASSET) to Freeport area businesses that sell and serve alcohol. BASSET, regulated by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, is constructed as an alcohol awareness program specifically designed for alcohol sellers and servers. BASSET is a four-hour training and will be held on Tuesday, August 16 at the Eagles Club in Freeport. There will be two, four hour classes held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. Offering both a morning and afternoon class will allow employers to send more of their employees to this free class. The Freeport Police Department supports the BASSET Program for area alcohol retailers. “Educating those who sell and provide alcohol will assist in enhance accountability and awareness and reduce underage sales of alcohol to minors,” stated Freeport Chief of Police Jerry Whitmore.

The BASSET training will include the physical properties of alcohol, state statutes, local ordinances and DUI laws, identification techniques and dram shop information. BASSET is a resource and tool for local merchants to use to ensure compliance with state and local laws on alcohol sales and use. FHN Family Counseling Center’s Partnerships for Success Project (PFS) is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services. The project works towards reducing underage drinking in the Freeport community. Questions regarding this program or for more information on BASSET should be directed to Sharon Mockridge, FHN Family Counseling Center at 815-599-7344 or smockridge@fhn.org

U of I Extension Announces Small Farm Field Days

Two Ways to Help Through Operation Give Back 
 
 
FREEPORT, Ill., — The Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program at FHN Family Counseling Center – Stephenson County in Freeport will hold its second annual Operation Give Back Charity Event August 3 and 4. The event, held in the facility’s back parking lot, is a rummage sale of donated goods to benefit the program and the local Red Cross.
 
“We are taking donations of items that are no longer useful to you, but that someone else might find useful,” said event organizer Ashley Hartje. “That includes clothing for newborns through adults, toys, household goods – anything that you’d find at a garage sale. Through August 1, we’ll be accepting gently used items at drop-off zones inside FHN locations throughout Freeport.”
 
You can drop off items for the sale in Freeport at FHN Family Counseling Center – Stephenson County, 421 W. Exchange Street; FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street; FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive; FHN Family Healthcare Center – Highlandview Drive, 3001 Highlandview Drive; and FHN Specialty Care – Harlem Avenue, 25 N. Harlem Avenue.
 
The Operation Give Back sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 3 and Thursday, August 4 at the FHN Family Counseling Center – Freeport. Local businesses including Cub Foods, Save-a-Lot, Pizza Hut, Jimmy John’s, Applebee’s and more will be donating gift baskets for sale at the event.
 
Half of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the local Red Cross chapter; the remaining funds will benefit the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program. For more information about the Operation Give Back event, call Ashley Hartje at 815-599-7300. For more information about FHN Family Counseling Center, visit www.fhn.org.

CALL FOR ARTISTS
 
Because of a couple of cancellations and a configuration change there is now room for a few more artists at the 6th Annual Market House Square Art Festival.  The festival is being held on Saturday and Sunday, August 13 & 14, 2011 at 121 N. Commerce Street, in downtown Galena. This is a juried outdoor show of art and fine crafts that will welcome over 40 artists.
 
For more information about applying, email manager@HelloGalena.org or check the website www.HelloGalena.org for an application.

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VOICES Book Nook
 
Summer Book Sale
 
 
 
The VOICES Book Nook will hold its Summer Used Book Sale from Thursday, August 4, 2011 through Saturday, August 6 , 2010 with new and used books and more.  A wide variety of hard cover and paperback books, records, cds, dvds, videos, magazines and puzzles will be sold at half price.  Some rare and collectable books will also be available.  The location of the book sale is the Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1265 West Galena Ave., Freeport, Illinois.
 
 
 
Hours for the Summer Used Book Sale are:
 
            Thursday, August 4, 2011        9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
 
            Friday, August 5, 2011          9:00 AM – 6:00 PM      
 
            Saturday, August 6, 2011        9:00 AM – 2:00 PM      
 
 
 
All proceeds support the mission of VOICES Domestic Violence Program which provides advocacy and support for victims of domestic violence in Stephenson County.
 
 
 
For more information contact me at 815-821-2665.

Red Cross blood drives being held in your communities from August 1 through August 15, 2011.

HCC to Hold Equine Science Program Open House

Highland Community College will hold an open house for individuals interested in the new Associate of Applied Science degree in Equine Science on Thursday, August 4, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Student/Conference Center on the HCC campus. The program was recently approved by the Illinois Community College Board and Illinois Board of Higher Education and a full listing of courses are being offered this fall.Individuals can meet with Equine Science instructors and college staff to find out more about the program and how to get started. Information on financial aid opportunities will be available.  “We are excited about this new program,” said dean of business and technology, Scott Anderson. “The College is looking to serve an industry that has had a strong presence in this region for a long time.” The Equine Science program includes over 20 trade-specific courses such as, Equine Physiology, Equine Nutrition, Horse Handling, Riding I and II, and Stable Management I and II. Students need not be pursuing a degree to take Equine Science classes. “We are encouraging individuals who are already working in the horse industry, or are equine enthusiasts, to take courses that they may find interesting or beneficial,” said Anderson. For more information regarding the Equine Science program, or the August 4 open house, please call Scott Anderson at 815.599.3604, or email scott.anderson@highland.edu.

Blood Pressure Screens at Lena Retreat

Thursday, August 4th Blood Pressure Screens at Lena Retreat, 602 North Schuyler, Lena, IL @ 10:30 am in the lower community room and 11:00 am in the

 upper community room with Lena Living Center providing cookies to all participants.

Sidewalk Days presented by Freeport Downtown Development Foundation

Shop & SAVE at Sidewalk Days to be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5 & 6 in Historic Downtown Freeport!  You will find bargains at numerous downtown merchants.

In case of inclement weather, most stores will have sales indoors. Don't miss this chance to Shop Local & SAVE!   Presented by Freeport Downtown Development Foundation.

42nd Annual Old Time Threshing & Antique Show

42nd Annual Old Time Threshing & Antique Show at the Stephenson County Fair Grounds, August 5-7th.  There will be Antique displays, Working Horsepower, Blacksmith Shop, Daily Parade at 1 pm, Antique Tractor Pulls, a HUGE Flea Market, Saw Mill, Antique Tractors, Farmers Class Horse Pull and Gasoline Alley.  Adults are $6.00 and Children under 12 are $3.00.  Sponsored by the Stephenson County Antique Engine Club.  For more information call: (800) 369-2955 or visit the Antique Engine Club website www.thefreeportshow.com.

Come join Skate Station for a Dog Day Afternoon

Saturday, August 6 from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm, $3 admission; skate rental extra

($1 goes to Friends Forever Humane Society)

Come meet some of the friendly canines that are up for adoption

*Barking Contest

*Invisible Dog Races

Blues, Beer and Brats Event

Freeport Art Museum Fundraiser

The Freeport Art Museum will host its 8th Annual Blues, Beer and Brats Event on Friday, August 5, 2011 on the grounds of the Freeport Art Museum from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. This fundraising event is open to the public, members and sponsors. Participants will sample three different styles of beer and enjoy freshly cooked brats donated this year by Harbach Meats. Returning for a second year, we are pleased to feature blues music by Barstool Bob Blues Band. In addition to the blues, beer and brats the Art of the Car exhibit will feature classic and specialty cars by car collectors from the Midwest area. This event is sponsored by Harbach Meats, Royal Liquor & Royal Pub West, Inc., Mrs. Mike’s Potato Chips, and Alber’s Ice Cream Parlor. “We look forward to this event as an opportunity to celebrate summer with the community. There is nothing like a good brat and some great blues, except maybe for the cool cars and beer!,” says Jennifer Kirker Priest, Director of the Museum. Tickets are $15 for FAM members, $18 for non-members, and $5.00 for children 6-12. Children 5 and under are free. Tickets will be $20 at the door. To purchase tickets, stop by the Freeport Art Museum at 121 North Harlem Ave.,Freeport, IL. *Become a member of the Freeport Art Museum and receive the discounted member price for this event and other member benefits all year long.*

Surprise Movie!

‘Rio’ To Be Presented On August 10th

As part of its summer Wednesday Morning Movie Series, Classic Cinemas is presenting the animated filmRio, rated G, as the final movie of the series. Rio is one of 2011’s biggest box office hits and will arrive at all 12 participating Classic Cinemas theatres to cap the 2011 Wednesday Morning Movie Series! The screening is slated for Wednesday, August 10th, beginning at 10 a.m., doors opening at 9 a.m. Movie-goers are encouraged to come early for fun and games before the movie begins and to meet some of your favorite costumed characters! Admission is only $1!

Classic Cinemas takes reservations for groups of 15 or more for the Wednesday Morning Movie Series. The special group rate is just $4.50 per person (adults and children) and includes admission, Kiddie Combo (a child sized popcorn, soft drink, and fruit snack) and reserved seating. This special package offers a $1.00 discount on each Kiddie Combo and allows your group to sit together. For more information on group reservations, please visit http://www.classiccinemas.com/Content.aspx?page=156.

Lena Living Center to host special presentation

On Thursday, August 11th at 2:00 pm Ida from Select Medical at Lena Living Center will speak about the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services

to the Seniors of Stockton (SOS) that are offered.  Lena Living Center will provide refreshments.

Three Dog Night at Masonic Temple

THREE DOG NIGHT - THE HOTTEST BAND FROM 1969-1974 -  will be at the Freeport Masonic Temple on Friday night, October 7.  Tickets go on sale TODAY AT NOON - 815-233-0513 or www.freeportmasonictemple.org.
 
LIMITED SEATING!!
 
Main Floor and Mezzanine RESERVED seats - $60
 Balcony RESERVED seats - $50

Monroe Clinic makes donation to Family Promise

Mark Thompson, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Monroe Clinic, presented a $5,000 donation from Monroe Clinic to Bob Beck, President of Family Promise of Green County. Family Promise provides food, shelter and support services to help low-income and homeless families get back on their feet. For more information about Family Promise of Green County contact Monroe Clinic at (608) 324-1482.

Surprise Movie!

‘Rio’ To Be Presented On August 10th

As part of its summer Wednesday Morning Movie Series, Classic Cinemas is presenting the animated filmRio, rated G, as the final movie of the series. Rio is one of 2011’s biggest box office hits and will arrive at all 12 participating Classic Cinemas theatres to cap the 2011 Wednesday Morning Movie Series! The screening is slated for Wednesday, August 10th, beginning at 10 a.m., doors opening at 9 a.m. Movie-goers are encouraged to come early for fun and games before the movie begins and to meet some of your favorite costumed characters! Admission is only $1!

Classic Cinemas takes reservations for groups of 15 or more for the Wednesday Morning Movie Series. The special group rate is just $4.50 per person (adults and children) and includes admission, Kiddie Combo (a child sized popcorn, soft drink, and fruit snack) and reserved seating. This special package offers a $1.00 discount on each Kiddie Combo and allows your group to sit together. For more information on group reservations, please visit http://www.classiccinemas.com/Content.aspx?page=156.

Lena Living Center to host special presentation

On Thursday, August 11th at 2:00 pm Ida from Select Medical at Lena Living Center will speak about the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services

to the Seniors of Stockton (SOS) that are offered.  Lena Living Center will provide refreshments.

Freeport Downtown Development presents Music on Chicago

Friday, August 12 is Music on Chicago with Classic Rock.  Kickstand Band starts at 5:30 and performs until 7:30 p.m.  Then Audiodrive will start at 8:00 p.m.  Gate opens at 5:30 p.m. and admission is $5.00.

Freeport Downtown Development presents Cruise Night

Saturday, August 13 is the annual Cruise Night.

over 500 antique cars, trucks, motorcycles and more

lots open at 4pm two bands cruise starts at 7pm

For more information, see www.freeportcruisenight.org

Three Dog Night at Masonic Temple

THREE DOG NIGHT - THE HOTTEST BAND FROM 1969-1974 -  will be at the Freeport Masonic Temple on Friday night, October 7. 

Tickets are on sale - 815-233-0513 or www.freeportmasonictemple.org.
 
LIMITED SEATING!!
 Main Floor and Mezzanine RESERVED seats - $60
 Balcony RESERVED seats - $50

Monroe Clinic makes donation to Family Promise

Mark Thompson, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Monroe Clinic, presented a $5,000 donation from Monroe Clinic to Bob Beck, President of Family Promise of Green County. Family Promise provides food, shelter and support services to help low-income and homeless families get back on their feet. For more information about Family Promise of Green County contact Monroe Clinic at (608) 324-1482.

Spice Up Your Popcorn

At Lindo Theatre! Kernel Season’s Now Offered At

ALL 13 Classic Cinemas Locations!

No matter which Classic Cinemas theatre they visit, movie-goers know they can get the chain’s mouthwatering popcorn, popped fresh before every showing. And, to make that popcorn even more delicious, movie-goers can dress their favorite movie snack with the wide array of Kernel Season’s popcorn seasonings, now available at Lindo Theatre, located at 115 S. Chicago Ave.,! Kernel Season’s is the nation’s number one brand of popcorn seasonings, and Classic Cinemas is one of the only movie theatre chains that offers it complimentary.

“Our patrons always tell us we have the best popcorn, and we hope they’ll enjoy it even more with Kernel Season’s!” says Chris Johnson, vice-president of Classic Cinemas. Some of the flavors offered at Classic Cinemas include White Cheddar, Nacho Cheddar, Ranch, Caramel, Jalapeño, Barbeque and even Chocolate Marshmallow!

Stop by the Lindo Theatre today, even if you just want to try the popcorn! Don’t forget — there are free refills on all sizes of popcorn and fountain drinks.

Lena Living Center hosting Blood Pressure Screens in Stockton

We hope to see our Stockton friends on Tuesday, August 16th for Blood Pressure Screens at Karen’s Kitchen in Stockton at 10:30 am.

Lena Living Center hosting a Luau

Mark this event on your calendar – Friday, August 19th Luau and Music on the Lawn.  Bring the whole family out for some good food and some great music. Watch for more details to come.

Lena Living Center and Rock River Valley Blood Drive successful

Thank you to all those that came out to donate blood last month.  We had a great turnout and appreciate your support.  Rock River Valley Blood Drive and Lena Living Center collected more units at this blood drive than we have since September 2009.  YOU SAVED 66 LIVES!!!

Ducks Going Wild AGAIN!

Freeport Sunrise Rotary and Culver’s of Freeport are teaming up once again to host the 4th Annual Ducks Gone Wild duck race that will be held Labor Day weekend on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at

Krape Park. Proceeds from the race have been designated to benefit the SportsPlex and the Rotary Scholarship Program.

Tickets may be purchased from any Freeport Sunrise Rotary member, or at the following Freeport locations: Cornerstone Credit Union, Brown’s Shoe Fit, or Ferguson Financial. In addition Culver’s of Freeport will be selling duck tickets beginning the week of August 15th until noon on race day.  Ticket costs are: $5.00 for 1 duck ticket; $20.00 for 5 duck tickets, and $100.00 for 30 duck tickets. $975 in prize money will be awarded to the first place finishers in the following order: $500.00 for 1st place; $250.00 for 2nd place; $100.00 for 3rd place; $75.00 for 4th place; and $50.00 for 5th place. In addition the first 24 ducks crossing the finish line will qualify to win a grand prize of $25,000.

A limited number of rubber ducks will be launched into Yellow Creek in Krape Park at 2:00PM on September 4th and will race to the finish line! Each duck corresponds to a raffle ticket with the five fastest swimming ducks winning monetary prizes. If one duck from the first 24-finishers matches the pre-selected number, that ticket holder will win the $25,000 insured prize.  For more information about the duck race visit www.freeportrotaryduckrace.com or contact Mary Vogel at (815) 235-2390.