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Welcome to WRHL's MARCH
3/15/10
Hand-In-Hand Community Services welcomes a representative from Northern Illinois Food Bank to register people for food stamps on Monday March 15 from 9am-2pm. Call for details:815-561-1420. 3/15/10 Hope of Ogle County is looking for volunteers to work at the new Hope Chest “Twice Loved Boutique”, 411 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle. Contact Tammy at 815 562-8825 to learn more about store hours, and volunteer times that are needed. They are also looking for good and clean salable furniture, household items, books, toys and clothing. All proceeds go to HOPE of Ogle County, a domestic violence prevention agency. 3/16/10 The Alzheimer’s Association, Rock River Branch, will offer a program designed to examine the symptoms of caregiver stress and offer strategies towards becoming a healthier caregiver. This program will be held Tuesday, March 16, from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. at the Rock River Senior Center, 215 W Washington, Oregon.
Jenna Wachtveitl, Program Specialist with the Central Illinois Chapter Alzheimer’s Association, will help participants set realistic expectations for themselves and the person they care for as part of the program. It is offered free to the public and registration is required. Individuals can register by calling the Rock River Branch office at 815.285.1100.
3/16/10 A two-session, multi-family group program designed to provide introductory information about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). New Diagnosis -- Family Orientation Program
Kreider Center . 500 Anchor Road . Dixon . IL . 61021
Tuesday, March 16th 5:30-7:30pm Session 1
Tuesday, March 23rd 5:30-7:30pm Session 2
Presented by: The Autism Program at Kreider Services
The New Diagnosis Family Orientation Program is designed to assist family members in understanding ASD. Space is limited and available on a first come first serve basis. There is no charge for this training.
To register please contact Janet O’Donnell, Family Resource Coordinator by 3/12/10
Phone: 815-288-6691 ext 240 e-mail:odonnellj@kreiderservices.org
(Please Note: Although space is limited, this program will be offered on an ongoing basis. If you are unable to attend, but are interested in a future session, please contact Janet O’Donnell)
3/18/10 A support group for family and friends of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Thursday March 18, 2010, 6:00-7:30pm. Presentation by Paul Machnicki from the Health and Nutrition Plus Store. At Kreider Services, 500 Anchor Road, Dixon (Enter at Door #4 by the white picket fence)
Refreshments will be provided. For more information contact Kim Zera:
815-440-7590 or kzera@comcast.net
Space is limited. Childcare is available only with pre-registration. To register for child care contact Janet O’Donnell:
odonnellj@kreiderservices.org or call 815-288-6691 ext 240.
3/19/10 “Little Shop of Horrors" presented by Vince Carney Community Theatre- March 19, 20, 21, 26, 27. Tickets can be bought at the door or pre-ordered at www.vcctrochelle.org. For more information contact Summer Erisman 815 562-3830. 3/20/10
Women’s Day Out Conference “Empowering Choices” sponsored by Monroe Center Community Church Friendship Circle, Saturday, March 20, 9 to 3:30. Registration starts at 8:30. At Monroe Center School, 17500 Illinois Highway 72. Inspirational Speaker will be Kendra Smiley. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For further information or to buy tickets call Marilyn: 815-874-9060 or Nancy: 815 393-4804. 3/21/10 Kelly Wright , co-anchor of “Fox & Friends Weekend” will speak at Calvary Lighthouse Church in Rochelle Sunday, March, 21 during the 10a.m. and 6p.m. services. He is also know for his vocal performances. During the 6pm service he will be singing several pieces. For more information call 815 562-7701. 3/21/10 Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society in Genoa will be celebrating the Women's History Month with the following program: March 21: Women Who Served in the Civil War - Tom Oestreicher will present a program on women who served as spies, nurses, and disguised themselves to be soldiers. Tom is a well known and much admired teacher, historian, and Civil War buff. Doors are open at 1:30 at the Genoa Museum on route 72 and the program begins at 2:00 with no admission and refreshments following the programs will be served. Email kvhs@atcyber.net for more information or call 815-784-5559. 3/21/10
A Worship and Ministry Rally for Haiti will be held Sunday, March 21st at 6p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Rochelle. The entire community is invited to attend. For more information call the First Presbyterian Church 815 562-7053 3/23/10
Boater Safety Course at Jarrett Center, 7993 North River Road, Byron Tuesday March 23 and Thursday, March 25, 5 to 9p.m. both days. The course is open to the public. For additional information contact Richie Wolf, instructor at 815 234-8535, extension 217. 3/24/10 Hand-In-Hand Community Services will be giving away FREE clothing and household items Wednesday March 24 and Thursday March 25 from 9am-2pm. Call for details:815-561-1420. 3/26/10 Rochelle St. Patrick’s Youth Group is hosting Friday Night Fish Fry Dinners February 19-26. Dinner served from 5 to 7pm. Children 3 and under eat free. The fish fry is open to the public at St. Patrick’s Parish Center, 236 Kelly Drive, Rochelle. For more information call 815-562-2370. 3/27/10 Green River Saddle Club of Amboy Draw Down Saturday, March 27. Includes Pork Chop Dinner. For more information or tickets call Sue Cook 815-440-2365. 3/27/10 National Model Railroad Association Rock Valley Division will hold their 19th Annual Model Train Show and Sale, Saturday March 27 and Sunday, March 28 at Jefferson High School Gym , 4145 Samuelson Road, Rockford. Hours 10 to 5 Saturday and 10 to 4 Sunday. Children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. 3/27/10 Oregon Women's Club 60th Annual Antique Show Saturday March 27 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. Blackhawk Center, Jefferson and 10th Street, Oregon, IL. $5 admission benefits local community projects and charities. Antique appraisals offered on Sunday for $5 per item. More information at 815-732-2219. 3/28/10 Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society in Genoa will be celebrating the Women's History Month with the following program: March 28: Tunes and Tales with the Dulcimer Lady - Sherri Farley will present a musical-narrative program that features the hammered dulcimeer and the mountain dulcimer, recalling their musical history and heritage. Sherri was selected by Library Administration at NIU for the Best of the Best Programming guide and by the Illinois Arts Council Artstour Roster. Doors are open at 1:30 at the Genoa Museum on route 72 and the program begins at 2:00 with no admission and refreshments following the programs will be served. Email kvhs@atcyber.net for more information or call 815-784-5559. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- APRIL 4/1/10 Hand-In-Hand Community Services will be assisting anyone who needs help filling out their 2010 Census form weekdays from 9am-2pm. Call for details:815-561-1420. 4/1/10 ROCHELLE – The city’s State of the Community Dinner is a community event featuring dinner and an outstanding education program for citizens and community leaders. This year it’s Thursday, April 1, at the Rochelle Country Club restaurant. The evening begins with cocktails at 6 pm, dinner at 6:30, and program at 7:30 pm.
Presenters will discuss some of the local services that are treasures in our community. Tickets are $28 per person. State of the Community is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Rochelle Area and its partner the Rochelle Area Chamber of Commerce.
For reservations, contact Stephanie or Peggy at Rochelle Area Chamber office at its new location, 1221 Currency Court (north of Dairy Queen) or call 562-4189. For more information, contact Diane McNeilly at 562-5769.
4/9/10 Hand-In-Hand Community Services will be offering family portraits by a professional photographer (Lifeworks Imaging) for donations. 50% of the proceeds will help fund upcoming mission trips to Mexico and El Salvador. Pre-registration required. Call for details:815-561-1420. 4/10/10 Join the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter as 50 talented artists convert blank canvases into works of art at Unforgettable Art: An Affair for Alzheimer’s. All proceeds from Unforgettable Art benefit the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter’s programs and services and help to fund research on a national level.” Tickets are $50 when purchased in advance by calling 815.484.1300 or visit: www.alzheimers-illinois.org/art. Tickets are $60 at the door. The Greater Illinois Chapter serves 68 counties with offices in Bloomington, Carterville, Chicago, Joliet, Rockford and Springfield. For more information, call our Helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/illinois 4/10/10
Byron Chamber of Commerce Annual Award Meeting and Silent Auction is Saturday, April 10, 6 to 8p.m. at Prairie View Golf Pavilion. Theme is "It’s a jungle out there" Dress for a jungle safari. For more information call the chamber 815-234-5500. 4/15/10 Fans of the Rochelle Township High School Music Department need to note some changes in the school’s performance calendar. The popular Spring Choral Pops concerts scheduled for this week have been moved making April a very musical month. Choral Director Cory Jones asks patrons to please note, the Choral Pops Concert has been moved to Thursday and Friday, April 15 and 16. The Vocal Jazz Night Concert is Thursday, April 22. on Saturday, April 10, at 6:00 p.m. at the Prairie Street Brew House 200 Prairie Street, Downtown Rockford. 4/17/10 Women cancer survivors are invited to attend a Day Retreat which will provide helpful information on total wellness, during and after cancer treatment. "Mind, Body, Spirit: Life Beyond Cancer" – Day Retreats for Women Cancer Survivors Sponsored by the NW Illinois Well Woman Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition When/Where: Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Stronghold Conference Center, Oregon, IL Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Oakdale Nature Preserve, Freeport, IL Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $10.00 – includes lunch For more information or to register for a retreat, please call Sharon or Connie toll free at 1-866-590-8499. Ongoing local Not-for-profit events, services and meetings...
Our local domestic violence prevention agency, HOPE of Ogle County, has experienced funding cuts and to prevent servicing cuts, they're opening a re-sale shop. Opening Soon.......... "HOPE CHEST - Twice Loved Boutique", 411 Lincoln Hwy., Rochelle, IL. Proceeds to HOPE of Ogle County, our domestic violence prevention agency. Bring all your GOOD & CLEAN saleable, furniture, household items, books, toys, clothing etc. Call Mary King or Tammy Jennings at 815-562-8825 for details.
HUB City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Avenue, downtown Rochelle, provides a nutritional lunch at 11:30am thru Lifescapes Monday thru Friday (excluding holidays). Listen to NewsTALK 1060AM weekday mornings at 6:45am for the daily menu. Activities include BINGO, monthly birthday parties, movie day, card and pool games, exercise and woodworking classes and other social events. For more information call 815-562-5050 NEW TIME...Play BINGO at the Rochelle VFW every Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm. The Rochelle VFW, 318 4th Ave downtown Rochelle. 815-562-3878 Lincoln State Bank, Route 38 East in Rochelle, is a drop off point for any non perishable items to be given to the Rochelle Community Food Pantry. Items especially wanted include: soap, crackers, cereal, spaghetti-o’s, paper products or any other canned items. The drop off box is located at Lincoln Bank. For more information call Norma at 815-562-2200. Rochelle Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 9:30a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 14206 East Flagg Road. For more information call Marie 815 561-6081 or Betsie 815 561-8966. Dixon Senior Center, 100 West Second Street, provides nutritional meals thru Lifescapes Monday thru Friday from 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Activities include the Wii machine, pool, exercise classes and other social events. For more information call 815-288-9236 Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center now has an office in Oregon. Call 815-881-8063 for details on services including massage therapy. For the office in the Dixon-Sterling area call 815-288-4673. Lee County Council on Aging... provides transportation to senior citizens, individuals with disabilities or low income and anyone who does not have access to transportation. Call 815-288-2117 for rate information and to schedule a ride.
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