| Date | Event |
| 10/4/2023 | Members and prospective members of The Parks Chamber are invited to join us via Zoom on the first Wednesday of every month at 11:00 AM to learn more about the chamber, our events, and the benefits of membership. Advance registration is requested, and the Zoom link with dial-in details are provided below:
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| 10/11/2023 | Join us for a casual discussion of current events, the economy and investing. We look forward to seeing you! The coffee is on me! more info... |
| 10/11/2023 | My name is Jennifer Tragas, Digital Sales Manager for 13WREX. In October, we are offering an educational seminar that we would like to let the members know about. This event is not a sales event but an opportunity to learn more about the the ever-changing landscape of marketing including the emerging TV streaming market. We will be bringing in a national speaker who will share media usage trends on both the national and local levels and how the Rockford area market is responding to the changes in those trends. Due to limited spacing preregistration is required and members can contact Lexi Baker at 815.335.7848 to sign up, Please feel free to reach out to me directly at 815.988.0579. more info... |
| 10/12/2023 | Join the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Rock Valley College and Tom Sandquist, the Executive Director of the Rockford Community Investment Fund (RCIF), for this informative workshop! About the Workshop: The RCIF provides financing to small businesses who rehabilitate homes in the City of Rockford, and especially in its low-and moderate-income neighborhoods. The RCIF’s Executive Director, Tom Sandquist, will provide more information about the RCIF, including an overview of its loan program. Join us to learn about:
Tom Sandquist is a graduate of Rockford University and the University of Illinois College of Law, and practiced at the Rockford law firm, WilliamsMcCarthy LLP, for 33 years. In January of 2022, he was hired as the Executive Director of the RCIF, the area’s first Community Development Financial Institution. RCIF was recently certified by the U.S. Department of Treasury and has financed the rehabilitation of more than 30 dilapidated homes in the low-and moderate-income neighborhoods of the City of Rockford. more info... |
| 10/14/2023 | Here's an opportunity to rid yourself of unwanted sensitive documents and electronics - all in a secure manner! Limit 2 boxes of paper shred per customer. Accepted Electronics Tube TVs, Computer Monitors, Flat screen TVs, Flat Screen Computer Monitors, DVD Players, VCR’s, Satellite Receivers, Printers, Scanners, Fax Machines, Keyboards, Mice, Gaming Units, Junk Box (includes, but not limited to: Audio Equipment, Phones, Routers, etc.), Computer Towers (Hard Drives), Laptops and Laptop Chargers No need to be a customer to participate. more info... |
| 10/14/2023 -4/28/2024 | WEEKEND FAMILY PUBLIC ICE SKATING SESSIONS - Rockford Park District's Carlson Ice Arena invites everyone to enjoy an afternoon of indoor ice skating fun with family or friends while gaining the benefits of recreation and exercise at Rockin’ Rocky’s Family Skate sessions on Saturdays and Sundays, September 30, 2023 through April 28, 2024. (Facility is closed March 31, 2024 (Easter); check the calendar at https://rockfordparkdistrict.org/publicskate for current schedule.) Ice skate to music under disco lights, and watch for special appearances by facility mascot Rocky the Bear; food specials will be available at the concession. A special skate and play package is available for $10 per person, and includes public skating admission, skate rental, and for kids age 12 and younger, admission to Sapora Playworld indoor playground. Session times for both days are 1-3 pm. Regular admission fees apply; $6 for skating, and skate rental available for $3. No discount coupons will be accepted for regular admission to these events, or for the package. Information on additional weekly public skating hours, memberships, events, and private rentals is available at https://rockfordparkdistrict.org/carlson or 815-969-4069, where information on accessibility and adapted/assistive skating equipment for skaters with disabilities is also available. more info... |
| 10/14/2023 -4/26/2024 | FROSTY FRIDAYS PUBLIC SKATING SESSIONS -- 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. Frosty Fridays discounted indoor public ice skating sessions are scheduled every Friday from September 29, 2023 through April 26, 2024, from 7:00 until 9:00 pm. Admission is $10.00 per person (all ages) including skate rental; no discount coupons accepted. The events also feature music by a DJ, and concession food specials for purchase. Frosty Fridays are among the many family friendly events offered for the community by the Rockford Park District. For more information on ice skating/hockey programs and events, plus monthly public skating calendars, visit www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/publicskate, or call 815-969-4069, where information on accessibility and adapted skating equipment for people with disabilities is also available. more info... |
| 10/21/2023 -10/22/2023 | FALL ON THE FARM WEEKEND AT LOCKWOOD PARK -- Lockwood Park’s Fall on the Farm returns this October for one weekend only! Activities will be available Saturday, October 21, and Sunday, October 22, 2023, from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission wristbands are $10 per person (ages 2 and younger are free) and include wagon rides, the corn maze, petting zoo, inflatables, photo opportunities, and new games. Additional paid activities include a mechanical bull, pick your own pumpkin, face painting, s’mores, and more! The event also features live entertainment, a market, and food trucks for the whole family to enjoy. SPECIAL OFFER – The Fall on the Farm Experience Package ($15 per person) includes an admission wristband, s’more, and face painting ($18 value). Wristbands and packages can be pre-purchased at https://lockwoodpark.com/. Due to construction of Lockwood Park’s new Indoor Equine Center, additional parking will be available in Searls Park (located across the road from the Lockwood Park entrance). For more information about Lockwood Park and its programs, activities, and rental options, visit https://lockwoodpark.com/, or call 815-987-8809, where information on accessibility for visitors with disabilities is also available. more info... |
| 10/25/2023 | At this Business Afterhours Networking Event - hosted and sponsored by Illinois Bank & Trust - attendees will enjoy complimentary food, two drink tickets, and opportunities to win raffle prizes. Tickets for the event are $25 for Members and $30 for Non-Members and advance registration is required.  more info... |
