Community Calendar

Art Exhibition that runs from April 17th - August 7th. <br>A site-specific photographic installation with immersive sound and fabrics, with accompanying works on paper. <br>This recent work is a gathering of several female bird calls woven together — referencing the iconic Persian poem from 1177 — The Conference of the Birds and the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote. This Epic poem, in which the birds of the world unite to seek out the truth and the wisdom of the world, is a parable for our time as well. After their trajectory, the birds find that the truth and wisdom were actually within themselves all along. We need the wisdom of the birds — unite however we can— and summon deep within ourselves to help humanity survive its own short-sightedness. <br>Sound wave patterns of actual bird calls are colored in the natural hues of that particular species—Archives Courtesy of The Cornell Lab of Ornithology. <br>Join us on May 22nd at 1 pm for a live Zoom conversation with Alice Hargrave. <br>Register on FAM's website by May 20th to receive a Zoom link for this event.

An art exhibition featuring the work of 26 Illinois artists from Freeport and beyond. <br>Ellie Bartels, Phyllis Bergagna, Carrie Carlson, Molly Carter, Diana Garrett, Lisa Goesling, Roger Goodspeed, Judith Joseph, Norm Knott, Lucian Kuranz, Barbara Larsen, Boruch Lev, Janice Lockwood, Jenny Mathews, Larry McCoy, Tim McGinnis, Nanette Mosher, Mia Rudolph, Ethel Schroer, Frances Shriver, Kelly Simler, Ginni Smith, Kevin Veara, Linda Vietmeyer, Katherine Weber, Sheila Welch <br>Since the 1970's birds have experienced a drastic reduction in numbers - 27% fewer makes 3 billion gone. The canaries in the ecological coal mine are telling us something is wrong through quieter skies. <br>This exhibit celebrates birds as metaphors, biological wonders, and an indicator species. This creature's astounding range of aesthetic beauty, with between 9,000 and 10,000 species, affords ample inspiration for any artist. As subject matter, birds are irresistible, filled with beautiful colors, striking patterns, and uplifting songs. They can also represent our souls' darker reaches — witness the collective nouns — "an unkindness of ravens" and "a murder of crows."

Twenty-nine bird portraits by Barry Treu. Each bird is on the 2020 Illinois Endangered and Threatened list. Contemporary Gallery, Freeport Art Museum

Get on board and get your COVID-19 Vaccine at the #VaxUp815 Bus. Get your COVID-19 Vaccine and take control to protect yourself, your family, and your community. *First 25 people vaccinated at this event will receive a $25 gift card

Get on board and get your COVID-19 Vaccine at the #VaxUp815 Bus. Get your COVID-19 Vaccine and take control to protect yourself, your family, and your community. <br/><br/>First 1,000 vaccinated at this event will receive a bowling coupon for them and up to 5 others

Tickets rockfordartmuseum.org/education/children TINY TALENTS! AGES 3-6 SAT, APR 24 | 4 - 4:45 PM SAT, MAY 22 | 4 - 4:45 PM SAT, JUN 19 | 4 - 4:45 PM @ Rockford Art Museum, 711 N. Main St. in Rockford COST PER SESSION $5 MEMBERS | $10 PUBLIC Join us for some creative fun, stories, and art in this step-by-step drawing class for preschoolers! Some kiddos will draw, some will scribble, all are welcome! Register at rockfordartmuseum.org/education/children

Join us for formal Zen sitting instruction, meditation, and discussion. Zen Sitting Group DeKalb is an ongoing activity occurring twice monthly on a variable schedule. The group is open to all persons and will be housed at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb, 150 N. 4th Street. Please check our Zen Sitting Group DeKalb Facebook page for the schedule and for further information. You can also email John at birdsfan53@yahoo.com or call 630/779-5962.

All ages welcome. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket for this free concert on Sunday, July 25. Current COVID guidelines will be followed.

GET FIT AND GET FUN Can you walk 25? 50? 100? miles with Algonquin Commons? Register with Algonquin Commons to track your miles this summer for your chance to win a $250 mall gift card. Walk or run where ever you normally do, but track with us to be entered to win. We have marked our mall sidewalks with distance markers so you can keep track of your walks while you shop. Come on up today for your health and fun and a chance to win $250! We will be giving away 2 gift cards each month to signed up walkers or runners all summer long. Plus, any walker that hits 100 miles gets an Algonquin Commons 100 miles medal!

Listen to On Being with Krista Tippett 9 am each Sunday on WNIJ or better yet on Zoom, hosted by Emmanuel Lutheran Church. We listen on ZOOM, follow the transcript and pause occasionally to reflect on what we're hearing. Just click the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88058004528#success