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Welcome to WRHL's T o w n C r i e r and Community Services page The "Radio Community Calender" for North Central Illinois Information for the "TownCrier" can be: A. emailed by clicking HERE (preferred) B. added to our  group by clicking hereC. or as a last resort... faxed to 815-562-7002 [WRHL reserves the right to edit or reject any submissions] Vince Carney Community Theater presents The Diary of Anne Frank Performances are March 2, 3, 9, 10 at 8 p.m. March 4, at 3 p.m. Performances in The Paddock Room at Hickory Grove, 1127 N. Seventh St. Tickets are $10 and can be ordered on line at vcctrochelle.org or by calling 815 764 2287. For more information contact VCCT at 815 764-2287. The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter is seeking 40 artists to create works of art at the 2012 Unforgettable Art: An Affair for Alzheimer’s event to be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Prairie Street Brew House, 200 Prairie Street, Downtown Rockford. Any artist interested in participating can sign up with Kelly Schultz by calling the Rockford office at 815.484.1300. Register today space is limited and capped at 40!
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2/14/12
JOIN ROCHELLE REHAB AND HEALTH CARE CENTER FOR THEIR SWEETHEART SOCIAL ON TUESDAY, FEB. 14TH AT 2:30. THEY WILL DAZZLE YOUR AFTERNOON WITH REFRESHMENTS, LOVE AND THE CROWNING OF THE 2012 KING AND QUEEN. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT ROCHELLE REHAB AT 900 NORTH 3RD STREET OR CALL 562-4111.
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ROCHELLE GARDENS CARE CENTER IS HAVING A SWEETHEART SOCIAL ON TUESDAY, FEB. 14TH AT 2PM. THEY WILL FILL YOUR HEART WITH LOVE FOR THE CROWNING OF THE 2012 KING AND QUEEN, PLUS ENJOY REFRESHMENTS. ROCHELLE GARDENS, 1021 CARON ROAD, OR CALL 562-4047 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Trade Days at the Green River Saddle Club will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Sunday Feb 5, 2012 at the clubhouse which is located at 1580 Morman Road Amboy, Illinois. Vendor tables are limited and can be requested by calling Roxanne at 815-830-0366. Follow us on Facebook. 02/05/12 Hey girls! Enjoy a date night with Daddy at the Oregon Park District Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, February 10th at Nash Recreation Center. $15/Couple. Dress up, take pictures, and dance the night away. Enjoy refreshments, music, dance contests, and more. Professional photographer, Tricia Ditto, will be on site. Registration Deadline is February 5th. Complete event details are available at www.oregonpark.org or by calling 732-3101 02/07/12 The Alzheimer's Association – Central Illinois Chapter will offer “The Savvy Caregiver” a program designed to provide clinical level training for family caregivers. This six week series will be offered on consecutive Tuesdays, Feb. 7 – March 6, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., at the Rock River Branch Office, 93 S. Hennepin, Dixon. For those who are unable to attend the first session, a second session will be held Wednesdays, April 25 – May 30, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Rock River Branch Office. Individuals can register for one program but cannot enroll in both programs. Throughout the program caregivers are urged to learn, develop and modify strategies to accomplish the goal for their particular care giving situation. Participants will gain personal knowledge, skills to assess abilities of a loved one with dementia, confidence to set and alter care giving goals, strategies to manage activities of daily living, and perspective on the course of Alzheimer’s and other related dementia. The materials cost for the six week course is $30 per person. For additional questions or to register contact the Rock River Area Branch at 815.285.1100. The class will be limited to 15 participants. Additional information can be found on the Chapter website at www.alz.org/illinoiscentral or by calling the Chapter toll free at 800.272.3900 2/11/12 Polo Public Library's Book Lovers Sale and Bake Sale is Saturday, February 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library, 302 W. Mason Street. Polo Library's Book Lovers Sale is especially "sweet" because you name your own price for the books and other gently used library materials! Proceeds benefit the Library's Children's Programs. For more information contact Ellen Finfrock at 815-946-2713 2/16/2012 Rasmussen College’s Winter Career Expo is Feb. 16th @ the Hoffman House, 7550 East State Street Rockford. Valuable opportunity for job seekers to connect and network as well as explore current job opportunities. For more information contact Jamie Hintz at 815-316-4800 2/18/12 The Green River Saddle Club located at 1580 Morman Road Amboy, Illinois will host their Annual Night Out With Friends on Feb 18, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. - midnight. Entertainment will be the live band RT 38 from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. A $5 cover charge will be collected at the door. The Bar will be open. All are invited to attend. Follow us on Facebook. 2/18/12 At 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 18th, Polo Public Library and Polo Senior Center are co-hosting reenactors of Samuel L. Clemens (a.k.a. Mark Twain) and his wife, Olivia "Livy" Louise Landon Clemens. Stuart Corsa and Mary Ann Constable Guttman have performed as The Twains throughout Northern Illinois. This adult program is a sometimes scathingly humorous anthology of the life of Mark Twain, American author, lecturer, and humorist noted for his novels Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The performance will be at the Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason Street. It is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served following the program and donations will be accepted. For more information contact Ellen Finfrock, Director, Polo Public Library at 815-946-2713. 2/21/12 The preschool program at Rochelle Township High School still has openings in the afternoon session beginning February 21st. The RTHS preschool program provides fun and educational activities for children ages 3-5. Preschool meets every Tuesday and Thursday for 10 weeks, from 1:20 to 2:55 pm. Parents may have enrollment forms mailed to them or may pick them up in the RTHS main office. For more information or to get an enrollment form, please call instructor Abi Arias at 815-562-4161 ext. 5122. 2/25/12 THE ROCHELLE CHILD CARE CENTER FIRST ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF FUNDRAISING EVENT WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, FEB. 25TH FROM 2 UNTIL 5 AT THE ROCHELLE COUNTRY CLUB. THERE WILL BE A SILENT AUCTION, A 50/50 RAFFLE AND A DESSERT SALE. THERE ARE STILL LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR CHILI COOKS AS WELL. CONTACT JESSICA AT 815-562-5920 IF INTERESTED OR IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION. MARCH 03/17/12 The Oregon Park District is now accepting registrations for the spring session of swimming lessons. Morning, afternoon, and evening classes are available Monday-Thursday beginning the week of March 26th through May 17th. Private and group lessons are offered for ages 3 & up. A parent tot class is also available for participants 6 months – 3years. Registration deadline is March 17th. More information is available at www.oregonpark.org or by calling 732-3101 APRIL 04/01/12 Time is running out. Don’t forget to sign up your son or daughter for another exciting summer of youth baseball or softball with the Oregon Park District. Leagues are available for kids 5-14 years no matter what your skill level. Each league is structured to teach your child the necessary fundamentals. Registration deadline is April 1st. Full program details are available by visiting www.oregonpark.org or by calling 732-3101 4/16/12 The DeKalb County Local Emergency Planning Committee Regular Meetings are held 6:30pm, at 1826 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb, Illinois. Meetings scheduled for 2012 are: Regular meeting 6:30pm, Monday, April 16, 2012 Regular meeting 6:30pm, Monday, July 16, 2012 Regular meeting 6:30pm, Monday, October 15, 2012 (Elections of Officers) For more information contact Frank F. Beierlotzer, LEPC Chairperson by E-mail at ffb66@juno.com or by mail at 1826 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb, Illinois 60115. Website: www.dekalbcounty.org/lepc.html ONGOING...
Free monthly Monday suppers are again being offered in Rochelle the first and third Monday’s of every month. The suppers are at the Fireman’s Social Hall on 6th avenue in Rochelle. Doors open at 4:45 with serving from 5 til 6 and all are welcome. This program is an outreach ministry of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Every Wednesday 6p, Rochelle United Methodist Church will be having a great dinner for $3 per person or $10 per family. Kids under the age of 4 are free. Please let us serve you! Local Not-for-profit organizations & meetings...
 Dixon Senior Center100 West Second Street. Nutritional meals thru Lifescapes Monday thru Friday from 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Activities include: Wii machine, pool, exercise classes and other social events. 815-288-9236  Focus Housean Ogle County (Illinois)-owned youth shelter-care facility operated by the Ogle County Probation Department providing 24-hour care services for adjudicated youth, including: residential care, on-site schooling and education, counseling, health care, leisure/recreation activities and aftercare services. 815-562-5881 .png) Home of Hope Cancer Wellness CenterLocated in Dixon Call for details on FREE services including massage therapy: 815-288-4673 H.O.P.E. of Ogle County - Domestic Violence Agency  Lee County Council on AgingProviding transportation to senior citizens, individuals with disabilities or low income and anyone who does not have access to transportation. Call for rate information and to schedule a ride: 815-288-2117 Lifescape Community Services  Northwestern Illinois' top source for keeping older adults nutritionally healthy, independent, connected and informed. 800-779-1189 Lutheran Social Services of Illinois  If you have a question about LSSI's services or want to inquire about making a contribution, call 847.635-4600 (TTY: 847/390-1409) e-mail: info@lssi.org  Ogle County Health DepartmentLinda Johnson 815-732-7330 x-279  Rochelle Kiwanis Golden K Club Thursday mornings 8:15 now at Rochelle Country Club... breakfast, fellowship and more. For details call Jim at 815-751-9895 Rochelle Rotary Club  Our club is a very active club, involved in many community projects and international projects as well. If you would like to know more about the Rochelle Rotary Club, check out our newsletters online.  Rochelle VFW Post 3878BINGO every Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm. 318 4th Ave downtown Rochelle 815-562-3878  Rochelle Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 9:30a.m. Faith Lutheran Church, 14206 East Flagg Road. Marie 815-561-6081 or Betsie 815-561-8966   Village of Progress  Private not for profit corporation founded in 1969 to meet the training needs of adults with disabilities who reside in Ogle County. 815-732-2126 VISIT THE ROCHELLE COMMUNITY CALENDAR WRHL-AM/FM I f I c l i c k h e r e... w h e r e w i l l i t t a k e m e ? |
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