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Skate Station Events:
Valentine Skate
Saturday, February 13, 7-10 PM
2 admissions for the price of 1 (boy & girl) - $4
Flowergrams - $1 including rose and song dedication
Snack Bar Special - $1 for 2 scoop strawberry sundae
President's Day Skate
Monday, February 15, 1:30-4:00 PM
Admission: 1 George Washington ($1) per person
OR
1 Abraham Lincoln ($5) per carload
Skate Rental Extra
Snack Bar Special: Mini Cherry Cheesecake - $1.00 While they last!
Chocolate Buffet
Saturday, February 13, 5:00-7:00 PM
Freeport Church of the Brethren
777 W. Pleasant Street (corner of Hwy.26)
$6/plate or $10/two plates
Dine-in or Carry out
Also:
Valentine gifts for purchase, many $2-$10
FREEPORT/STEPHENSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS EVENTS
FEBRUARY 22 THRU FEBRUARY 28, 2010
February 22-28, "WHAT'S NEW?" EXPO. Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center, 4596 US Highway 20 East, Freeport. Sunday thru Thursday: 8 am to 7 pm; Saturday and Sunday: 8 am to 8 pm. New businesses that have opened in Stephenson County in 2008 and 2009 are featured in this Expo at the Visitors Center. Despite a challenging economic environment, a number of new businesses from banks to mom and pops to franchise businesses, have opened their doors and the Expo give a little taste of these great new local businesses. Participants include Choice Reality, Citizens State Bank-Freeport, Slumberland, The Blue Orchid, and more. On Saturday, February 27, from 2 to 4 pm. Sellnoir's Catering and Sonic Drive In will feature specialties and Carlson Canine Camp will present a canine demonstration. (815-233-1357)
February 22, March 29, April 26, NUTRITION 101. Whole Body Studio and Spa, 1650 S. Hance Drive, Freeport. 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Family Health Quest and Whole Body Studio and Spa present this nutrition series which will lay out a foundation of healthy eating. Topics include: The Basics: Finding Your Perfect Weight and Keeping It and Role of Carbohydrates, Protein and Fats; Cleaning Up Your Diet: Understanding Food Labels, Dining Out - Good vs Bad, Supplements - Help or Hype; Grocery Shopping and Cooking Class. $120 for the Series; $35 per topic. (815-233-5319 or 815-235-2301)
February 23-March 20. ASPIRING ARTISTS: EARTH 3000. Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Avenue, Freeport. Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday: Noon to 5 pm. Annual student exhibition with art work from regional schools. (815-235-9755)
February 24-March 7, "IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE PIONEERS". Stephenson County Historical Society Museum, 1440 S. Carroll Avenue, Freeport. Wednesday thru Sunday: Noon to 4 pm. Featured in this exhibit will be photos, clothing, books and artifacts from the 1830s to the early 1900s. A special feature will be letters from that time period, including a number of letters written by Oscar Taylor and Malvina Snow (who built the home in which the museum is located) prior to their marriage in 1842. Historical Society Members: Free. Non-Members: Adults: $3; Children 6 and Above: $1. (815-232-8419)
February 25, LECTURE SERIES: "THE 1860 ELECTION". Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport. 7 pm. Lecture presented by George Buss. (815-232-8419)
February 26, SPRING CHAMBER CONCERT. Park Hills Evangelical Church, 2525 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport. 7 pm. The Highland Community College instrumental music department presents this concert of chamber music played in the style of the Boston Pops. Homemade desserts and coffee will be available for purchase. (815-599-3421)
February 26-27, CONTACT BOOK FAIR. Heck's Frozen Meals and Deli, 1100 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport. Friday: 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm. Discover wonderful books for children by Usborne Books & More. (815-233-4357)
February 27, FREEPORT NOON ROTARY CHICKEN AND BISCUIT DINNER. Freeport High School Cafeteria, 701 W. Moseley, Freeport. 11 am to 7 pm. Enjoy this all you can eat chicken, biscuits, potatoes, vegetable, and dessert dinner. Carryouts available. In Advance: Adults: $6.50; Children Under 12: $4.50; At the Door: Adults: $7; Children Under 12: $5; Children Under 4: Free. (815-233-4623)
February 27, "THE KOREAN FIVE". Masonic Temple, 305 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport. 3 pm. Freeport Community Concert Association presents this soprano, mezz-soprano, tenor, baritone, and piano in an opera performance. Adults $15.00,Students: Free. (815-232-4214)
February 27-28, DEPOT STOVE GANG 22ND ANNUAL MODEL RAILROAD SHOW AND SWAP MEET. Le-Win Elementary School Gym, Junior High School Gym, and Senior High School Gym, 401 Fremont Street, Lena. Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm. Model railroad show and swap meet with numerous operating layouts and vendors with items for both sale and swap. Over 35,000 square feet of operating railroads and memorabilia. The show is for all railroad enthusiasts. Lunch available 11 am to 3 pm each day. Donation. (815-369-4809 or 815-369-2684)
FHN February Events:
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Prenatal Class
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center – Harlem Avenue conference room (lower level), 25 N. Harlem Avenue, Freeport
Prenatal Classes are offered as a series of classes to be taken one to two months before the mother's due date. Call 815-599-6244 for more information.
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Blood Pressure Screening
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Stephenson County Senior Center, Lincoln Mall – 1265 W. Galena Ave., Freeport
No charge or reservation required; sponsored by FHN Top 50 and Stephenson County Senior Center.
March
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Early Registration for Create Your Weight Ends Today
Classes begin March 8 in this personalized 10-week program focusing on nutrition education with physical activity and the role of behavior therapy in weight reduction and management. Create Your Weight was created and is run by registered dietitians. Cost is $125 before March 1; $175 after March 1. Past Create Your Weight and current Get Fit participants pay just $100. For more information or to register, call 815-599-6677.
Adult Diabetes Support Group
1 - 2 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room – Lower Level
Topic is “Complementary Approaches to DM Management,” by Sarajane Wise, RN. No cost or registration required. For more information, call 815-599-6253.
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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.
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H.U.G.S. (Having U for Group Support)
7 – 8:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital conference dining room – Lower Level
Group for those with cancer and the people who love them. For more information, call 815-599-7240.
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Arthritis Support Group
1:30 p.m.
Stephenson County Senior Center, Lincoln Mall – 1265 W. Galena Ave., Freeport
Teresa Miller from FHN Family Counseling Center to speak on “Journaling to Cope with Stress.” No cost or reservation required. Co-sponsored by the Stephenson County Senior Center, Arthritis Foundation and FHN.
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Parkinson Support Group
1:30 p.m.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 118 E. Mason Street, Lena
Topic is medication safety and Parkinson’s. No cost or registration required.
Create Your Weight
4 – 5 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital – Lower Level, 1045 W. Stephenson Street
This personalized 10-week program focuses on nutrition education with physical activity and the role of behavior therapy in weight reduction and management. Create Your Weight was created and is run by registered dietitians. Cost is $175; past Create Your Weight and current Get Fit participants pay just $100. For more information or to register, call 815-599-6677.
Grief Recovery Group
7 – 8:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Cafeteria Dining rooms – Lower Level
For more information, call 815-599-6160.
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Blood Pressure Screening
10:30 a.m. – noon
Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport – use the back parking lot entrance
No charge or reservation required; sponsored by FHN Top 50 and Golden Meals
Hospice Volunteer Training Class
1 – 3 p.m.
Doll Memorial Apartments at Lena Living Center, 1008 S Logan Street, Lena
Seven-week course for those interested in becoming Hospice volunteers. Taking the class does not obligate attendees to become volunteers. No charge; registration is required. Call Sheryl Wolf at 815-599-7253 for more information or to register.
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Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Screening
8 – 10 a.m.
Carroll County Senior Center, 306 N. Main, Mount Carroll
No cost or registration required; do not eat or drink anything but water for 5 hours prior to blood sugar testing. Sponsored by FHN Top 50.
The First Steps Grief Support Group
9:30 – 11 a.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital cafeteria meeting rooms – Lower Level
No cost or registration required. For more information, call 815-599-6160.
Hospice Volunteer Training Class
1 – 3 p.m.
Doll Memorial Apartments at Lena Living Center, 1008 S Logan Street, Lena
Seven-week course for those interested in becoming Hospice volunteers. Taking the class does not obligate attendees to become volunteers. No charge; registration is required. Call Sheryl Wolf at 815-599-7253 for more information or to register.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
5:30 p.m.
St. John UCC, 1010 S. Park Blvd., Freeport
Childcare is provided and transportation can be arranged. For more information, call 815-599-7343.
Women With Cancer Support Group
6:30 p.m.
FHN Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center, 1163 W. Stephenson St., Freeport
A support group for all women touched by cancer. For more information, call 815-599-7000.
Prenatal Class
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center – Harlem Avenue conference room (lower level), 25 N. Harlem Avenue, Freeport
Prenatal Classes are offered as a series of classes to be taken one to two months before the mother's due date. Call 815-599-6244 for more information.
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Breastfeeding Class
7 – 9 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center – Harlem Avenue conference room (lower level), 25 N. Harlem Avenue, Freeport
This class may be helpful to parents who have already decided to breastfeed their baby or need to know more about breastfeeding in order to make a decision. For more information, call 815-599-6244.
Daddy Daughter Candyland Ball
Dads or significant adult, dance the night away with your favorite girl(s) at the Masonic Temple, Friday, February 12, 6:00-8:30pm. at this very special event designed to make everyone feel like royalty. Don’t miss one of Freeport’s favorite traditions for Dad’s and daughters 10 yrs of age and younger. Fees are $25 per couple for Freeport Park District residents; $28 per couple for non-residents. $7 for each additional child (must be a family member). Registration has been extended to Wednesday, February 10. Register by contacting the Freeport Park District at 815/235-6114 ext 0 to use Mastercard, Discover or Visa, or stop by the Read Park Office, 1122 S Burchard Av., which is open 8am until 5pm, Monday through Friday.
Shaolin Kempo Kung Fu Self-Defense
Shaolin Kempo Kung Fu improves self-esteem, teaches discipline, channels aggression and is fun to learn. Kempo is a system of Kung Fu, Ju Jitsu and Karate that makes a very effective self-defense. Classes open to participants ages 7 and older. Families’ welcome. Classes run on Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm, March 2-April 27 at the Read Park Pavilion. Please register by February 26 by calling the Freeport Park District at 235-6114 ext 0 to charge by phone (Visa, Discover or MasterCard) or visit the Read Park office. For more info, call 235-6114 ext 109. Residents $45/Non-residents $50
Hapkido Self Defense Unite your power and the power of your opponent to achieve Hapkido. This class is open to adults, families and youth ages 7 and older and runs on Mondays, 6:00-6:45pm, March1 to April 26 at the Read Park Pavilion. Please register by February 26 by calling the Freeport Park District at 235-6114 ext 0 to charge by phone (Visa, Discover or MasterCard) or visit the Read Park office. R/NR $35/40. For more info, call 235-6114 ext 109.
Little Ninjas
Freeport Park District will offer Little Ninjas class held on Thursdays 5:45-6:15 p.m. starting March 4th to April 29 at Read Park Pavilion. This program is designed for ages 3 to 6 years old. Registration required by March 1and may be made by calling (815)235-6114, ext 0. Fees for the class are $50 for park district residents and $55 for non-residents.
Tae Kwon Do Rockford Academy
Tae Kwon Do teaches children to respect themselves and others and helps build a child’s self-esteem. The Rockford Academy is World Tae Kwon Do Federation Licensed, which means that each students belt level will be recognized anywhere in the world. This class is for youth ages 7 and older, and is held at the Read Park Pavilion beginning March 4 – April 29. Beginners – Intermediate 6:15-7:00pm.Class size will determine if class is split into separate Beginner and Intermediate classes. Please register by March1 by calling the Freeport Park District at 235-6114 ext 0 to charge by phone (Visa, Discover or MasterCard) or visit the Read Park office. R/NR $50/55. For more info, call 235-6114 ext 109.
Kahjok Tae Kwon Do Class
Freeport Park District will offer Kahjok Tae Kwon Do from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning March 1st through April 28th at Read Park Pavilion. This class is open to adults, families, and youth ages 8 and older. Registration is required by February 26th and may be made by calling (815) 235-6114, ext 0. Fees are $50 for park district residents and $55 for non-residents.
“The Dakota FFA will be hosting a Pork Chop Dinner on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Dakota High School.
The event will take place from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria during the boys basketball game of Dakota vs. Lena Winslow.
The meal will include: Butterfly Pork Chop Sandwich, Au Gratin Potatoes, Applesauce, Dessert & Drink.
Tickets cost $5.00 in advance or $6.00 at the door, and may be purchased from any Dakota FFA member.
For any questions, or to join the Dakota FFA Alumni, call Ms. Obert, Ag/FFA Advisor, for Dakota High School at
815-449-2812”.
The Lectures in American History Series will begin its 2010 season with a presentation by Dr. Andy Dvorak, History Instructor at Highland Community College. “Making the World Safe for Democracy: U.S. Foreign Policy from Wilson to Afghanistan” will be the topic of Dr. Dvorak’s lecture, which will be held on Wednesday February 10 at 7:00 PM at the Freeport Public Library.
“Underappreciated Events that Shaped American History” will be the topic of Dr. Martin Quirk on Thursday, February 18. Dr. Quirk is a history professor at Rock Valley Community College, who specializes in social history.
The 2010 Series continues on Thursday, February 25 when George Buss’s topic will be “The 1860 Presidential Election." With or without the stovepipe hat, George Buss is recognized as Freeport's Lincoln. He portrayed Abraham Lincoln in the C-SPAN 1994 Lincoln-Douglas Debate Re-enactments in Freeport and again for the sesquicentennial celebration of the Debates as well has playing the role for civic and historical groups across the country.
James B. Winker's topic, "U.S. Presidents of the 1920s," will be presented on Thursday, Marcy 4. The series concludes with Dr. Edward Finch's presentation, "Run Silent, Run Deep: U.S. Submarines in the War Against Japan”
on Thursday, March 11. Mr. Winker and Dr. Finch have organized the series each year since its beginning in 2004.
The Lectures in American History Series is presented by the Freeport Public Library Foundation. All lectures begin at 7:00 PM and are open to the public free of charge. A question and answer session will follow each lecture.
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815-233-2255
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