Community Calendar

Fri. 6-9pm & Sat. 9am-4pm. Super shopping for great gifts by local artisans. Music & sweet treats. Chili on Sat. 50 cent donation at 1021 State St.

It’s great to skate indoors at the coolest place in town, no matter what the weather is like outdoors! Gather family or friends for some Friday night fun and healthy exercise at Rockford Park District's Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 N. Perryville Rd., Loves Park, IL. <br/><br/>Frosty Fridays discounted indoor public ice skating sessions are scheduled every Friday from October 1, 2021 through April 29, 2022, from 8:00 until 10:00 p.m. Admission is $7.00 per person (all ages), which includes skate rental; no discount coupons accepted. <br/><br/>Frosty Fridays are among the many low-fee family friendly events offered for the community by the Rockford Park District. <br/><br/>For more information on ice skating/hockey programs and events, plus monthly public skating calendars, visit www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/skating, or call 815-969-4069, where information on accessibility and adapted skating equipment for people with disabilities is also available. <br/><br/>Safety has been and will continue to be a top priority for the Rockford Park District. The District has worked with and followed guidelines from the CDC, IDPH, Restore Illinois, and local health officials to develop procedures and protocols to ensure a fun and safe recreational experience. For information on the Park District’s current face mask policy, and health and safety information, please visit www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/playitsafe.

12/3/21 Fri. 6-9pm & 12/4/21 Sat. 9am-4pm. Super shopping for great gifts by local artisans. Music & sweet treats. Chili on Sat. Admission: 50 cent donation at 1021 State St. Stress-free study break or community getaway weekend. All are welcome.

Participants will be limited to 3 boxes or paper bags of documents. Only paper materials will be accepted, staples do not need to be removed. Volunteers will remove items from your vehicle. <br/><br/>Used Eye Glasses, Hearing Aids, Keys/Key Fobs, Ink Jet Cartridges, and Tabs from Aluminum Cans will be accepted and donated to the Lions of Illinois Foundation. <br/>Cellphones and Chargers, Tablets & iPads and Chargers, Prepaid Calling Cards (domestic and international) will also be accepted for the Cellphones for Soldiers Program. No land-based phones or other electronics will be accepted.

Come make some STEAM-themed takeaway projects, perfect for giving this holiday season. Students are welcome to drop in for one, two or all three of these maker projects, while parents take time to prepare for the holidays. Teachers will lead students through the process to make these amazing projects and discuss how these activities relate to STEAM topics. <br/><br/>Recommended for grades 2 – 6 <br/><br/>9 – 10 a.m.: Make Your Own T-Shirt Wreath No need for those old t-shirts to go into a landfill! We’ll upcycle t-shirts into festive holiday wreaths. <br/><br/>10 – 11 a.m.: LED Light-up Artwork or Card Bring your artwork to life with LED lights and learn to make an electrical circuit with just cardstock and a few simple parts. <br/><br/>11 a.m. – noon: Binary Beading Binary code is a number sequence using only 0 and 1, and provides the building blocks for how computers communicate. In this activity, you’ll use beads to create a secret message in binary code.

DRIVE-THRU SHRED & RECYCLE EVENT For DeKalb Township Residents <br/><br/>Fight identity theft and needless clutter at home by bringing your personal documents and other recyclable items to a safe and convenient drive-thru shred and recycle event hosted by DeKalb Township. The event will take place on December 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the DeKalb Township Garage located at 2323 South Fourth Street, DeKalb. <br/><br/>Participants will be limited to 3 boxes or paper bags of documents. Only paper materials will be accepted, staples do not need to be removed. Volunteers will remove items from your vehicle. <br/><br/>Used Eye Glasses, Hearing Aids, Keys/Key Fobs, Ink Jet Cartridges, and Tabs from Aluminum Cans will be accepted and donated to the Lions of Illinois Foundation. Cellphones and Chargers, Tablets & iPads and Chargers, Prepaid Calling Cards (domestic and international) will also be accepted for the Cellphones for Soldiers Program. No land-based phones or other electronics will be accepted. <br/><br/>Participants are asked to bring a valid ID to show DeKalb Township residency. Please call Karen Gumino at 815-758-8282 if you have any questions.

Make your own Victorian Christmas ornament! Join us at the historic Whitman Store building.<br/><br/>Games, knitted items and leather items and more will be available for purchase 11:00 - 4pm.<br/><br/>Refreshments will be served 11:00 - 1 pm. <br/><br/>The Whitman Store will also host a reading of 'A Christmas Carol.' <br/><br/>Then join us for an outdoor fire with hot beverages, cookies and caroling from 7pm-???<br/><br/>

Join us on the farm for a kid's sized version of our popular DIY holiday gifts class. Learn how to make natural body care products using herbs, essential oils and local honey that you can share for the holidays or keep for yourself. <br/><br/>Each participant takes home 4 lip balms. 4 calendula salves, 4 bars of goat milk soap, and 4 bath bombs. Plus you'll have time to decorate containers and bags for gift giving.

On Saturday, December 4th at 2:00 p.m. central, the LaSalle Public Library will virtually host Claire Evans, culinary travel guide and former U.K. resident, when she presents, “Happy Christmas at Home: Celebrating the Holiday, UK Style.” <br/><br/>In this virtual program, Claire Evans will take viewers for a cultural tour of Christmas in Great Britain. She will talk about what special foods and drinks that are served at the holiday table, with provided authentic recipes to try at home. Claire will also discuss traditions and cultural quicks essential to a proper British holiday. After this program, viewers will be fully prepared to eat, drink, and be merry, UK style. <br/><br/>The program is free and open to all. It will be presented using the Zoom platform. To attend this program, register by going to: https://bit.ly/329FIhl. <br/><br/>For more information, please contact the LaSalle Public Library at 815-223-2341 or email Rachael Blomquist at rblomquist@lasalle.lib.il.us.

We would love to have you join us at our Winter Wonderland with the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois! We'll have games, crafts, snacks, and lots of FUN! Bring the girl in your life and spend the afternoon with the Girl Scouts and discover friendship, adventure, and how you can make a difference.