Local Freeport Area Events Page for May 2011
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The American Red Cross Northwest Illinois Chapter is offering a Water Safety Instructor Training Class from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, June 3 and from 8 a.m. to noon June 6-10, 2011, at the Read Park Pool in Freeport.
The course certifies lay people to become a swimming teacher for sites such as the YMCA or the Park District, for example. Basically, the class teaches people how to teach others to swim.
For more information or to register call (815) 233-0011. Class size is limited to 10. Cost is $110 per student payable at registration. Class participants must be at least 15 years old. Each segment taught must be taken to get certification.
FREEPORT, Illinois –The Freeport Art Museum is offering fun and innovative ways to experience art this summer for the beginning
or the seasoned artist. Workshops will be taught on site at the Freeport Art Museum and off site at Krape Park by professional
artists Maureen Gasek and Janet Checker. The workshops are being held on June 4th and 11th and July 9th and 10th. For more
information on how to register for classes call (815) 235-9755
Skate Station Summer Specials:
All-Summer Special:
Buy a Skate Station T-shirt for $5. Color it with our fabric markers. Pay only $1 admission every time you wear it skating from June-August.
Report Card A's:
Each "A" or equivalent is worth 50 cents off admission. From June 3-11, you may use ALL your final grade A's at once; from then on it's just one per visit.
Skate Lessons:
June 6 - 27 OR July 18-August 8, 7-8:00 PM
Lesson for 1/2 hour, then family members join in for a free practice time with music. To register, contact either:
Lena Park District (815) 369-5351 or
Freeport Park District (815) 235-6114
Superhero Lock-In
Saturday, June 25, 9 pm - Sunday, June 26, 6 am
Age 10 & up only
$15 in advance (by 6/21) or $18 at the door
Includes quad skates, breakfast, unlimited pizza 1-2 am, games & prizes
Dog Day Afternoon:
Saturday, August 6, 1:30-4:00
$3 admission ($1 goes to FF Humane Society)
Come meet some of their friendly canines that are up for adoption
*Barking Contest (for people)
*Invisible Dog Races
Skate Station Fun Insurance:
We've got you covered!
If your outdoor plans are canceled because of bad weather, call Skate Station at (815) 232-7344 to schedule an emergency party: Just $100 for 2 hours of skating including quad skates.
Youth Tennis Lessons
This class for youth ages 4 – 10 yrs provides a solid foundation to maximize skill improvement and enjoyment. Instruction includes hand-eye-coordination, racket skills, and stroke production, with emphasis on ground strokes, serves, returns and volleys. Court position, scoring and singles and doubles are introduced. Lessons held on Mon & Wed , June 13 to June 29 at 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Read Park Tennis Courts. Please register by June 8 by calling the Freeport Park District at 235-6114 ext 0 to charge by phone (Discover, Visa or MasterCard) or visit the Read Park office. Registrations may also be made by visiting our website at www.freeportparkdistrict.org. Fee is
R/NR $40/45. For more info, call 235-6114 ext 109 or for schedule details.
A limited number of commercial exhibitor spaces still remain for this year's Stephenson County Fair, July 12 - 17, 2011 in Freeport. Inside spaces are $175 for the week, with new exhibitors being offered a discounted rate of $125. Remaining spaces are available on a first come, first served basis. For information or to reserve a space, please contact Lee Runte at 815-275-2837.
Northwestern Illinois Stand Down and Picnic 2011
Freeport, Illinois – The first Northwest Illinois Stand Down and Picnic for area veterans and their
families will be held June 4, 2011. This free event will be held at the band shell at Krape Park,
Freeport and is scheduled to start at 12:00pm and conclude at 4:00pm.
IWIN hosting FREE Workshop
Illinois Women in Networking will be hosting a FREE workshop given by Mary Kay Morrison founder of Humor Quest, Humor is a Funny Thing from Caledonia, IL on Wednesday June 1st at 7:00 P.M. held at Laurel Street Community Church 1835 West Laurel Street,Freeport, IL. Open to the public. For more info on Mary Kay and this workshop go to: www.questforhumor.com or contact Renee Blazeski with Illinois Women in Networking 815-233-9174 or reneeblazeski@yahoo.com
CHEESE MARKET GRILLOPEN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!!!STOP IN FOR HAMBURGERS WITH OUR SPECIALTY CHEESES, WEINERS AND FRIED CHEESE CURDS!!STORE AND GRILL OPEN ON:FRIDAY, MAY 27, 10 TO 6SATURDAY, MAY 28, 8 TO 6STORE WILL ALSO BE OPEN SUNDAY. (Print this as a coupon)BRING THIS COUPON IN FOR 10% OFF YOUR TOTAL PURCHASE!
FREEPORT/STEPHENSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS EVENTS
MAY 23 THRU MAY 30, 2011
May 24-July 9, MINI MASTERPIECES EXHIBITION. Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Avenue, Freeport. Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday: Noon to 5 pm. Sixty five artists from across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin have submitted at least one art work for participation in this show. The work must measure six by six inches. The resulting artwork surprises and delights as the artistic talent and variety of mediums is showcased. Watercolor, pen and ink, charcoal, acrylic, oil as well as 3-dimensional pieces such as metal work and birdhouses are featured. All art work will be on sale, starting at $25. (815-235-9755)
May 27-July 4, A SHORTCUT TO THE OUTDOORS EXPO. Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center, 4596 US Highway 20 East, Freeport. May 27 to 31: 8 am to 6 pm; June 1 to July 4: 8 am to 7 pm. Explore the full array of camping and recreational opportunities Stephenson County has to offer. There will be displays and information on local campgrounds, golf courses, fishing areas, trails, and much more. As part of the Expo, on June 4, 1 pm to 3:30 pm, Boy Scout Troop 27 from Pearl City will be at the Center to show how to properly build a campfire and to teach how to make one of their favorite camping desserts - cobbler. Then on June 18, 1 pm to 3 pm, the University of Illinois Extension Stephenson County will demonstrate how seasonal fruits and vegetables can be used as a great alternative to traditional campfire cooking. Come and find all the information you need to make your short-cut to the outdoors possible! (815-233-1357)
May 28-29, PEE-WEE CLASSIC TOURNAMENT. Little Cubs Field, 1160 W. Empire Street, Freeport. Saturday: 8 am to 8 pm; Sunday: 8 am to 6 pm. Up to 16 teams of 7 to 8 year old boys play in this tournament. Pool play on Saturday and seeded tourney on Sunday. Plus a home run derby on Saturday night. (815-235-5318)
May 29-30, SILVER CREEK AND STEPHENSON RAILROAD ANTIQUE STEAM TRAIN RIDES AND SILVERCREEK MUSEUM. 2954 S. Walnut, Freeport.11 am to 4 pm. All aboard as a 36 ton 1912 Heisler steam locomotive pulls three cabooses, including an antique red caboose reported to be the oldest in the state, and three passenger flatcars for a four mile ride through farmlands and across a bridge 30' above Yellow Creek. Purchase your ticket at the Silver Creek Depot, a turn-of-the-century replica filled with railroad artifacts. Browse for novelties in the Freight House Gift Shop. Visit the Silvercreek Museum filled with early Americana and featuring the 130 ton Cooper Corliss Steam Engine and its over 25' fly wheel. The museum will feature an ice cream social. Train: Adults: $6; Children under 12: $3; Cab Rides: $10; Museum: Adults: $3; Children Under 12: Free. (815-235-2198)
May 30, MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND COURTHOUSE CEREMONY. Downtown, Freeport. 10 am. This annual observance is hosted by the Allied Veterans Council. The courthouse ceremony will begin immediately following the parade. (815-232-7954)
May 30, MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND PICNIC. Cedarville Cemetery, Mill Street, and Cedarville Historical Museum, 450 W. Second Street, Cedarville. 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Annual parade and ceremony at the cemetery followed by the Cedarville Area Historical Society picnic at the museum. Picnic: Adults: $5; Children Under 12: $2. (815-563-4485)
This event for FHN has been cancelled -(May) 18
Dementia Support Group
1:30 p.m.
Senior Resource Center, Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1237 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport
Sponsored by FHN Top 50 and the Senior Resource Center. No cost or registration required; open to the public.
Christian Music Skate Night
Christian Music Skate Night will be held Thursday, May 19, 6:30-8:30 PM at Skate Station.
Contemporary Christian music will be played all evening with a short break in the middle for devotions by a local pastor.
Admission is $3 each or $10 per family including quad skates. Inline skates are available for an additional charge.
For more information or transportation, call Pastor Lyle Babcock, 815-235-9446.
For the week of Monday, May 23 – Monday, May 30
Wednesday, May 25
Young Professionals Meeting, Fairway Ford Lincoln Mercury, 555 West Meadows Drive, 12:00 pm
Thursday, May 26
Chamber Ambassador Meeting, Stephenson County Farm Bureau, 210 West Spring Street, 7:30 am
Monday, May 30
Happy Memorial Day! Memorial Day Parade, 10 am, Chamber Ambassadors will be walking!
HCC Foundation Leadership Golf Tournament set for June 6
The 15th Annual Leadership Golf Tournament will be sponsored by the Highland Community College Foundation on Monday, June 6 at the Freeport Country Club.
The annual event, which supports Highland’s Leadership programs in Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties, will begin with registration at 11:00 a.m. and a lunch buffet at 11:30 a.m. Shot gun start is at 12:30 p.m. There will be snacks and beverages on the course. Heavy hors d’oeuvres begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by great fellowship and give-away of many quality prizes. Fee for golf, cart and all the above is $150 per person.
Each player this year also receives a certificate good for another round of golf at the Freeport Country Club at a 50% discount off the regular rate, compliments of the Freeport Country Club Pro Shop.
To register, contact Jim Berberet, interim Executive Director, at the Foundation office at 815-599-3406 or jberberet@highland.edu.
Highland Community College to host Business Training “Bites”
Be ready for your home or workplace Microsoft Office 2010 upgrade! Information presented about changes in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook programs. Handouts included. The seminar is on Monday, May 23rd, 10 am-5:00 pm, Room 210, Student Conference Center, 2998 W. Pearl City Road in Freeport. Cost is $10 to attend and lunch is included.
FHN Urologist to Speak on Women’s Urologic Issues at May 25 Event
FHN Urologist David DiDomenico, MD, DO, FACS will talk about what causes female urinary incontinence – and what can be done to treat it – at a special FHN Speakers Series presentation May 25. Dr. DiDomenico will also address other women’s urologic concerns such as overactive bladder syndrome, cystitis and urinary tract infections at the program, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25 at FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport. “There’s no reason for anyone to ‘struggle silently’ with incontinence issues or other urologic concerns,” Dr. DiDomenico said. “We offer state-of-the-art treatments that can really make a difference in our patients’ lives.” This is the third and last of FHN’s May “Of Interest to Women” Speakers’ Series presentations. It is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served. Reserve your seat now online at www.fhn.org/control or by calling toll-free 1-877-6000-FHN (1-877-600-0346) ext. 901. For more information on FHN’s urologists and urology services available at FHN, visit www.fhn.org.
Create a Healthier You This Summer with FHN’s Create Your Weight
FHN’s popular 10-week Create Your Weight program is back this June. “We expanded the Create Your Weight program to 10 weeks last year, and found that participants really benefited from the extra time working with us,” said Jennifer Gassman, MS, RD, LDN, CDE, program organizer. “Because summer can be such a busy time, we’ve decided to meet early in the day and get a healthy start. This session will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 Thursday mornings beginning June 2 and running through August 4.”
The Create Your Weight program focuses on nutrition education with physical activity and the role of behavior modification in weight reduction and management. Classes, run by registered dietitians, begin Thursday, June 2 at FHN Memorial Hospital. The cost is $125 for those who pre-register by May 26; $175 for those registering between May 27 and June 1. Past Create Your Weight participants pay just $100. Enrollment for this personalized program is limited to the first 15 people who register. For more information on Create Your Weight, visit www.fhn.org. To register, call 815-599-6677.
Local Crisis Line to Offer Training
Call to Register for Class TODAY Registration ends May 31, 2011. CONTACT of Northern Illinois training classes will be offering its training class in June. Class will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. June 13th, June 15th, June 17th, June 20th and June 22nd. The training allows potential volunteers the opportunity to learn about CONTACT, its ministry of listening and community resources. Training classes prepare volunteers to assist troubled callers by listening, providing referrals and intervening in crisis. Classes are informative and interesting and are held in a welcoming and fun atmosphere. Upon completion of the class and internship hours, volunteers will receive 3 credit hours from Highland Community College that can be converted to CPDU’s for teachers. Cost for the training manual is $20. Lunch is provided. Training topics include but are not limited to: Communication skills, Marriage and Family, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Loneliness and Grief, Self Care, Crisis Intervention and Domestic Violence. To receive an application for training please call CONTACT at 815-233-4357 or log onto our website at www.nicontact.org
IWIN to host a FREE workshop
Illinois Women in Networking will be hosting a FREE workshop given by Mary Kay Morrison founder of Humor Quest,Humor to Maximize Learning, from Caledonia, IL on Wednesday June 1st at 7:00 P.M. held at Laurel Street Community Church 1835 West Laurel Street,Freeport, IL. Open to the public. For more info on Mary Kay and this workshop go to: www.questforhumor.com or contact Renee Blazeski with Illinois Women in Networking 815-233-9174 or reneeblazeski@yahoo.com
Community Sport Physicals Clinic
A Community Sport Physicals Clinic will be conducted on Wednesday, June 1 from 5:15pm to 6:30pm at Immanuel Lutheran School, 1964 W. Pearl City Rd. in Freeport. The physicals are IHSA compliant and can also be used for summer camps. The cost is $20.00 and parent signatures are required. No pre-registration is required; walk-ins are welcome. For additional information, contact the school office at (815) 232-3511.
NOON KIWANIS WINS SOUP-ER FRIDAY CONTEST
Winners of the 2011 Soup-er Friday contest, announced by Marg Blum, Promotions Chair of the Freeport Downtown Development Foundation, sponsor of the event held Friday, May 13 are: First place - Noon Kiwanis for Two Bean Ham Soup served at Wagner's Business Products. A traveling trophy and $100 is awarded to the first place winner. Second place - Senior Focus Group for Pumpkin Pie Soup served at Rite-Way Furniture & Appliance. Third place - Therapy Dogs International (TDI), Freeport Chapter for Chili Dog Soup served at Twice as Nice Consignment. Honorable mention awards go to the American Business Women's Association, TLC Chapter, a past trophy winner, for Cheeseburger Chowder Soup served at Waves . .The Salon; Parkview Home for Peanut Butter Vegetable Soup served at Luecke Jewelers; Salvation Army for Taco Soup served at Frank Jewelers; United Way for Macaroni and Bean Soup served at LeBaron & Miller Interiors; and Friends Forever Humane Society for Purrrrectly Delicious Sauerkraut Soup served at 9 East Coffee. Phil Schoof, owner of Wagner Office Supplies, took Soup-er Friday 2011 as an opportunity to do some cross marketing. "We provided a cake from our neighbor, Cole's, A Confectionary, for the soup tasters and everyone loved it, as well as Noon Kiwanis's prize-winning Two Bean Ham Soup." Wagner Office Supply is a regular participant in the Freeport Downtown Development Foundation's Chili Friday event held annually in the fall, and this is the third time the store has hosted a Soup-er Friday. "We were very pleased with the participation and attendance at this year's event," says Marg Blum. "It was nice to see the support of the community for all these non-profits. Everybody is in a good mood on Soup-er Friday."
Center for Wound Healing at FHN Open House is May 24
FREEPORT, Ill., May 11, 2011 — The public is invited to an open house from 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24 at the new Center for Wound Healing at FHN. The Center is located inside FHN Specialty Care – Stephenson Street at 1036 W. Stephenson Street in Freeport.
The multidisciplinary team at the Center uses proven wound care practices and advanced clinical approaches, including specialized products, dressings, antibiotics and treatment plans to help heal patients who suffer from chronic wounds. The Center also offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a treatment that enhances the body’s natural healing process and strengthens the immune system.
“Each year, chronic wounds keep millions of Americans from enjoying their life completely,” said Rafael Castro, MD, FACS, WCC and Medical Director at the Center for Wound Healing at FHN. “We’re eager to show the public that help is available, that we can help you heal and get back to living your life the way you want to.”
The public will be able to meet Center staff and see FHN’s two hyperbaric chambers at the open house May 24. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information about the Center for Wound Healing at FHN, call 815-599-7410 or visit
www.fhn.org.
Create a Healthier You This Summer with FHN’s Create Your Weight
FREEPORT, Ill., May 9, 2011 — FHN’s popular 10-week Create Your Weight program is back this June.
“We expanded the Create Your Weight program to 10 weeks last year, and found that participants really benefited from the extra time working with us,” said Jennifer Gassman, MS, RD, LDN, CDE, program organizer. “Because summer can be such a busy time, we’ve decided to meet early in the day and get a healthy start. This session will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 Thursday mornings beginning June 2 and running through August 4.”
The Create Your Weight program focuses on nutrition education with physical activity and the role of behavior modification in weight reduction and management. Classes, run by registered dietitians, begin Thursday, June 2 at FHN Memorial Hospital. The cost is $125 for those who pre-register by May 26; $175 for those registering between May 27 and June 1. Past Create Your Weight participants pay just $100. Enrollment for this personalized program is limited to the first 15 people who register.
For more information on Create Your Weight, visit
www.fhn.org. To register, call 815-599-6677.
Freeport Farmers Market Announces May 14 Opening
The Freeport Farmers Market recently announced their opening date of Saturday, May 14. For the third season, the market is located at 721 W. South Street, Freeport, near the CVS Pharmacy. The market will be open 7:30 am – 11:00 am on Saturday mornings early October features a wide array of locally grown items for sale.
Donna Lubbers, one of the original vendors, is entering her sixth year growing certified organic produce to see at the Freeport Farmers Market. Danna’s 20 year old daughter, Serenity, a Highland Community College student, will be assisting with the business again this year. “With the late spring, our customers can be assured that the asparagus and rhubarb seasons will not be over before the market begins on the 14th”, commented Lubbers. “Spring greens will come soon after, and as always, eggs, honey, cheese and bedding plants will be available to start the season off.”
Customers can depend on seasonal vegetables and fruits becoming available as the weather warms up and the growing season progresses. Since only locally grown produce is featured, weekly visitors will learn about the seasonality of food in our area. Vendors also feature a variety of unusual vegetables, and are quick to offer recipes and cooking tips for those who aren’t familiar with an item.
Bedding plants and perennials will also be available on Saturday and throughout the season.
FHN Offering Performance Enhancement Program for Young Athletes
FREEPORT, Ill., May 10, 2011 — The FHN Sports Medicine Team is offering a summer Performance Enhancement Program for athletes ages 13 – 18.
The Performance Enhancement Program helps athletes in any sport improve their competitive advantage through intensive work on their vertical jump, 40-yard dash time and overall strength and agility. Athletes train in a sport-specific environment and learn how to prevent sports-related injuries.
The sessions are available in three-week and six-week durations and will be offered in Pecatonica, Forreston and Freeport. There are three one-hour sessions each week, and the sessions are open to boys and girls. A new session for female athletes only also will be offered this year.
The three-week session costs $115 and is available from June 13 through July 1 or from July 11 through July 29. The six-week session is $200 and runs from June 13 through July 29, with the whole week of July 4 off.
For more information on the Performance Enhancement Program, talk to your FHN athletic trainer or call 815-599-7691. You can download a registration form in the Specialties/Sports Medicine section at
www.fhn.org.
Freeport High School, FHN Join Forces to Strike Out Cancer May 9
Event: The baseball and softball teams from Freeport High School will wear pink for breast cancer awareness when they take on Guilford High School in Freeport Monday, May 9
When
& Where: Varsity boys’ baseball game begins at 5 p.m. at the FHS baseball field across from Cub Foods
Varsity girls’, junior varsity girls’ and freshman girls’ softball games begin at 4:30 p.m. at Read Park across from Cannova’s and Fieldstone
FHN volunteers and staff will be on hand for fun activities at all of the games
Why: The players are wearing pink to support breast cancer awareness; pink t-shirts and pink lemonade will be for sale at the games – proceeds will benefit the FHN Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center, which is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center
The Freeport Art Museum welcomes new visual art exhibition More info...
May is Stroke Awareness Month – Do You Know the Signs of Stroke?
FREEPORT, Ill., — A stroke is a stop in the flow of blood to the brain due to a blood clot or broken blood vessel. A stroke, sometimes called a “brain attack,” is a medical emergency, and every minute of delay can mean brain cells lost.
FHN would like to help make the public aware that May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Tracy Love, RN, BSN, the stroke program coordinator at FHN, offers the public a variety of stroke educational opportunities from informational brochures to an educational speaker available to talk to clubs, church groups and other interested parties.
“Modern medicine can do so much to lessen and even reverse the effects of stroke, but treatments are based on time, and every minute counts,” Love said. “If you think you or a person you love is having a stroke, don’t wait – get him or her to the emergency room immediately! The symptoms of stroke include:
· Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg (especially on one side of the body)
· Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech
· Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
· Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
· A sudden severe headache with no known cause.
“There is a simple way to help remember the symptoms of a stroke,” Love said. “Just remember that you have to Act F.A.S.T.:”
Face – Does one side of the person’s face droop? Ask the person to smile to get an idea of whether his or her face is drooping.
Arm – Is one of the person’s arms weak and numb? Ask the person to raise both of his or her arms. Does one arm drift downward?
Speech – Is the person’s speech slurred? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Can he or she repeat it correctly?
Time – If a person shows any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 or get to the hospital immediately!
For more information about stroke or stroke care at FHN, contact Stroke Program Coordinator Tracy Love, RN, BSN at 815-599-7510.
Blackberry wine is in the bottle and ready for Spring! And Mother’s Day! And the Kentucky Derby! Or any other reason you can think of!
This year’s Blackberry has a broad range of flavors from strawberry to blackberry. Stop in and see what you taste. Relax and enjoy a glass in our tasting room or on the deck or in the pergola.
Happy Mother’s Day and Happy Spring!
Ken & Pam Rosmann
Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery
395 W. Cedarville Rd.
Freeport, IL 61032
815-563-4665
Summer Hours start Memorial Day: Open Daily
Monday-Saturday 11-6, Sundays 11-5
Highland Community College Celebrates 48th Commencement
FREEPORT— The northwest Illinois community and friends of Highland Community College are invited to join our 2011 graduates and their families as we celebrate the 48th Annual Commencement Ceremony to be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.
The ceremony will be held outdoors on the beautiful HCC campus in Freeport, IL. Commencement will take place in the courtyard between the Marvin-Burt Liberal Arts Center and Natural Science and Health Center. Guest parking will be located in parking lot D on the south side of campus outside of the Natural Science and Health Center.
The college is expecting the largest number of participating graduates ever so seating will be limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the Larry F. Kahl Gymnasium located in the YMCA Sports Center on Highland's Freeport campus. Due to the large number of graduates, tickets will be required to attend the ceremony if held in the Sports Center.
This year's address will be given by Harold Holzer, one of the country's leading authorities on Abraham Lincoln and the political culture of the Civil War era. A prolific writer and lecturer, and frequent guest on television, Holzer serves as chairman of The Lincoln Bicentennial Foundation, successor organization to the United States Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (ALBC), to which he was appointed by President Clinton in 2000, and co-chaired from 2001–2010. President Bush, in turn, awarded Holzer the National Humanities Medal in 2008.
Eat, pray and laugh at Tammy Joe’s Place in Orangeville Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The restaurant will be the site of a book signing. Area authors Sue Langenberg and Glenn Johnson will be on hand with their books, “Hot Flashes, 101 Reasons to Laugh at Life” and “From Chains to Change.” Langenberg’s book compiles some of her best wry and humorous columns that give the reader an escape from bad news to her radar for the ridiculous. Johnson’s book chronicles his journey from his prison experience to his spiritual inspiration that changed his life forever.
Good coffee, good breakfast, local authors in a charming rural setting. For more information, contact Tammy Jo’s Place, 311 W. High Street, Orangeville, (815) 789-4773.
FHN Hospice Volunteer Training Begins May 5 in Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill., April 11, 2011 — Be a vital part of the FHN Hospice team. A new session of FHN Hospice volunteer training will begin May 5 in Freeport.
FHN Hospice uses a team approach including patients, family members, nurses, social workers, home health aides, physicians, clergy and volunteers, all of whom work together to plan and coordinate care for terminally ill patients. “Hospice volunteers become a special and important part of this team,” said Sheryl Wolff, FHN Hospice volunteer coordinator. “They share the gift of themselves to make a difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families.” read more click here...
May
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Books are Fun Book Fair
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Conference Dining Room, lower level
The public is invited to this event featuring books and gifts at great savings. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the United Way.
FHN Speaker Series: Seasonal Eating
5:30 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport
Warm up to a healthy diet with FHN and University of Illinois Extension Educator Barb Curry examining healthy seasonal eating. Refreshments will be served. Program is free, but registration is necessary. Visit www.fhn.org/SeasonalEating or call toll-free 1-877-6000-FHN (1-877-600-0346) ext. 901 to register.
Hospice Volunteer Training
5:30 – 7:45 p.m.
Wesley United Methodist Church, 127 E. Benton Avenue, Stockton
Third session of seven. Free training provided by Volunteer Hospice of Northwest Illinois and FHN Hospice for anyone interested in becoming a hospice volunteer. A light supper is provided. There is no obligation to volunteer, however those who wish to volunteer must attend all 7 sessions. For more information, call FHN Hospice at 815-599-7240 or Volunteer Hospice of Northwest Illinois at 815-947-3260.
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FHN Hospice Volunteer Training
5:30 – 7:45 p.m.
FHN Hospice office, 773 W. Lincoln Avenue, Freeport
Free training provided by FHN Hospice for anyone interested in becoming a hospice volunteer. A light supper is provided. There is no obligation to volunteer, however those who wish to volunteer must attend all 7 sessions. For more information, call FHN Hospice at 815-599-7240.
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Diabetes Education Class, Part 1
1 – 3 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
First of three classes and a follow-up session. Classes are available only through physician referral; call 815-599-6253 for more information.
Strike it Pink – and Strike out Cancer
4:30 and 5 p.m.
Freeport High School baseball field and Read Park, Freeport
Support the FHS baseball and softball teams and help support breast cancer awareness at Freeport’s Pink games against Guilford. Both boys’ and girls’ teams will be wearing pink for breast cancer awareness and pink t-shirts and pink lemonade will be sold at all the games to raise funds for the FHN Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center. The FHS Varsity boys’ baseball game begins at 5 p.m. at the FHS baseball field (across from Cub Foods) and the FHS Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman girls’ softball games all begin at 4:30 p.m. at the Read Park diamonds.
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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FHN Hospice Volunteer Training
5:30 – 7:45 p.m.
FHN Hospice office, 773 W. Lincoln Avenue, Freeport
Second of seven sessions. Free training provided by FHN Hospice for anyone interested in becoming a hospice volunteer. A light supper is provided. There is no obligation to volunteer, however those who wish to volunteer must attend all 7 sessions. For more information, call FHN Hospice at 815-599-7240.
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FHN Top 50 Blood Pressure Screening
9 – 9:30 a.m.
Carroll County Senior Center, 306 N. Main, Mount Carroll
No charge or registration required.
Caregiver Review
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Carroll County Senior Center, 306 N. Main, Mount Carroll
FHN nurse Sarajane Wise, RN, is the speaker. No charge or registration required; sponsored by FHN Top 50.
Diabetes Education Class, Part 2
1 – 4 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Second of three classes and a follow-up session. Classes are available only through physician referral; call 815-599-6253 for more information.
Hospice Volunteer Training
5:30 – 7:45 p.m.
Wesley United Methodist Church, 127 E. Benton Avenue, Stockton
Fourth session of seven. Free training provided by Volunteer Hospice of Northwest Illinois and FHN Hospice for anyone interested in becoming a hospice volunteer. A light supper is provided. There is no obligation to volunteer, however those who wish to volunteer must attend all 7 sessions. For more information, call FHN Hospice at 815-599-7240 or Volunteer Hospice of Northwest Illinois at 815-947-3260.
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FHN Women’s Checkup Day
5 – 7 p.m.
FHN Women’s Diagnostic Center inside FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport
To celebrate National Women’s Health Checkup Month, FHN is offering same-day appointments and a spa-like experience for your mammogram or bone density test. Enjoy a seated massage, refreshments, gifts and more. Call toll-free 1-877-6000-FHN (1-877-600-0346) ext. 998.
FHN Hospice Volunteer Training
5:30 – 7:45 p.m.
FHN Hospice office, 773 W. Lincoln Avenue, Freeport
Third of seven sessions. Free training provided by FHN Hospice for anyone interested in becoming a hospice volunteer. A light supper is provided. There is no obligation to volunteer, however those who wish to volunteer must attend all 7 sessions. For more information, call FHN Hospice at 815-599-7240.
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Diabetes Education Class, Part 3
1 – 4 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Third of three classes and a follow-up session. Classes are available only through physician referral; call 815-599-6253 for more information.
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FHN Women’s Checkup Day
8 a.m. – noon
FHN Women’s Diagnostic Center inside FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport
To celebrate National Women’s Health Checkup Month, FHN is offering same-day appointments and a spa-like experience for your mammogram or bone density test. Enjoy a seated massage, refreshments, gifts and more. Call toll-free 1-877-6000-FHN (1-877-600-0346) ext. 998.
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The First Steps Grief Support Group
9:30 – 11 a.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital cafeteria meeting rooms – Lower Level
No charge; registration not required. For more information, call 815-599-6160.
FHN Top 50 Blood Pressure Screening
10:30 – noon
Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, rear entrance, lower level
No charge or registration required; open to the public.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
5:30 p.m.
Park Hills Church, 2525 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Childcare is provided and transportation can be arranged. For more information, call 815-599-7343.
FHN Hospice Volunteer Training
5:30 – 7:45 p.m.
FHN Hospice office, 773 W. Lincoln Avenue, Freeport
Fourth of seven sessions. Free training provided by FHN Hospice for anyone interested in becoming a hospice volunteer. A light supper is provided. There is no obligation to volunteer, however those who wish to volunteer must attend all 7 sessions. For more information, call FHN Hospice at 815-599-7240.
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.
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Dementia Support Group
1:30 p.m.
Senior Resource Center, Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1237 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport
Sponsored by FHN Top 50 and the Senior Resource Center. No cost or registration required; open to the public.
Hospice Volunteer Training
5:30 – 7:45 p.m.
Wesley United Methodist Church, 127 E. Benton Avenue, Stockton
Fifth session of seven. Free training provided by Volunteer Hospice of Northwest Illinois and FHN Hospice for anyone interested in becoming a hospice volunteer. A light supper is provided. There is no obligation to volunteer, however those who wish to volunteer must attend all 7 sessions. For more information, call FHN Hospice at 815-599-7240 or Volunteer Hospice of Northwest Illinois at 815-947-3260.
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FHN Speakers Series: Child Safety
5:30 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport
FHN Pediatrician Adam Angelilli, MD, will talk about keeping your child safe throughout the summer. Refreshments will be served; free and open to the public. Reservations required. To register, visit
www.fhn.org/childsafety or call toll-free 1-877-6000-FHN (1-877-600-0346) ext. 901.
FHN Hospice Volunteer Training
5:30 – 7:45 p.m.
FHN Hospice office, 773 W. Lincoln Avenue, Freeport
Fifth of seven sessions. Free training provided by FHN Hospice for anyone interested in becoming a hospice volunteer. A light supper is provided. There is no obligation to volunteer, however those who wish to volunteer must attend all 7 sessions. For more information, call FHN Hospice at 815-599-7240.
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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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Open House: The Center for Wound Healing at FHN
4 – 7 p.m.
FHN Specialty Care – Stephenson Street, 1036 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
You’re invited to see the latest in comprehensive wound care therapy, including FHN’s two hyperbaric oxygen chambers, in the new state-of-the-art Center for Wound Healing at FHN. Free and open to the public; refreshments will be served.
FHN Hospice Volunteer Training
5:30 – 7:45 p.m.
FHN Hospice office, 773 W. Lincoln Avenue, Freeport
Sixth of seven sessions. Free training provided by FHN Hospice for anyone interested in becoming a hospice volunteer. A light supper is provided. There is no obligation to volunteer, however those who wish to volunteer must attend all 7 sessions. For more information, call FHN Hospice at 815-599-7240.