At Ignite, we know that Rockford Rocks but we want to share what we know! Submit events, happenings, cool things to do, things you love about Rockford and we'll share with our members. Let us know what you think makes Rockford Rock!
Rummage Sale - April 16 (8a.m.-4p.m.
) & April 17 (8-1p.m.) Head out to Midway Village Museum and find a bargain! Shop for clothes, kitchen items, furniture, collectibles, toys, books and more! No charge to attend however concessions will be available.
Spring ArtScene - April 16 (5-7p.m.) & April 17 (3-9p.m.) Head to various local venues to view works of local artists! With over 45 venues all across town, you are sure to be able to find something of interest! From food to sculpture, oil paintings to photography, there's something for everyone! Best of all?? It's free!! Check out their
websiteto map out your route!
Rockford Night Out - Ever wonder who has what for drink specials? Any good places to grab a bite at a good price? Looking to sing your heart out karaoke style? Well, let me introduce a
websitebuilt for you - Rockford Night Out is the go to for anything social happening in Rockford. Check it out!
Money Smart Week - April 17-24, 2010Check out these great free programs all across Rockford! From programs on First Time Home Buying to Planning for Retirement, there's something for every one! Check out the schedule
here!!
Adult Sand Volleyball - Register now for a Sand Volleyball Team through the Rockford Park District! Play begins the first week of June. Various team options are available from 2 players to 6-person co-ed! Games are played at the Indoor Sports Center (8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park). Want more info or ready to sign up? Check out the
website!
Roller Coasters & Good Deeds - Join
Prairie State Legal Serviceson May 1 and 2 at Six Flags in Gurnee! To order discounted tickets, visit them online
here! Prairie State Legal Services' mission is to provide or coordinate the delivery of high quality legal services to
low-income individuals, families and groups.
Clean Up! - April 24thGoodwill is leading a clean up initiative
April 24th
starting at the East State Street and Machesney Park Goodwill Stores. Volunteers will help clean up the area by beautifying the areas around
the
Goodwill stores. Volunteers who are interested can meet at either the
Goodwill on E. State or Machesney Park and all supplies and lunch will
be
provided. To
sign
up, contact Volunteer Coordinator Bryan Roush by email at Broush@goodwillni.org
or through phone: 888-283-6085.
Club RSO - April 2
4 - 7:30p.m.- For just $15, this
exclusive Club RSO offer includes a discounted concert ticket and a
special drink offer at the Olympic Tavern after the concert. At the concert, enjoy a stunning visual tribute to Rockford through the eyes of local
professional photographers while the Rockford Sympony Orchestra performs the piece
Pictures at an Exhibition! Then, stop in at the Olympic for some
post-concert enjoyment. Show your ticket to receive an exclusive drink
discount offer! Come check out the "Picture at an Exhibition" Classics Concert at the Coronado Performing Arts Center! Tickets available
HERE!
re interested in the Professional Development Book Club or the Recreational
Book Club, there is something for everyone! The kick-off meeting to address meeting
locations
and books to read will be a combined meeting of both the Professional and the Recreational Book Clubs and will take place at Katie's Cup Thursday, April 29th from 5:30-6:30p.m. The groups will meet separately for the remained of the year.
