Winnebago County News

TLC Living Community Ground Breaking Ceremony You are invited to attend the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the TLC Living Community Assisted Living Project on Thursday, September 14 th , from 4:00p – 5:00p.  This 60-unit assisted living development is the product of a public-private partnership that will serve as a catalyst for the redevelopment of the Machesney Town Center (former Machesney Park Mall). TLC representatives, Dignitaries, and Staff will be on-site for the ceremonial ground breaking and will provide brief statements regarding the project.  A map illustrating the general location of the ground breaking event can be viewed here:  https://goo.gl/maps/GmUMaP9cnTT2 .  Attendees and speakers will gather at the tent/podium that will be in place on-site.  We look forward to seeing you there!        ###

John Devens and Julia Dusek Devens perform September 9, 2017 6 to 9 PM at Baci's Kitchen 2990 N. Perryville Road Rockford, IL ###

DATE: August 29, 2017   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sue Barrett or Richard Daniels, Monroe Arts Center 1315 11 th Street/Monroe, Wisconsin 53566 888-596-1249 or 608-325-5700 or info@monroeartscenter.com Website: www.monroeartscenter.com   "THAT TREE" EXHIBIT OPENS MAC'S NEW GALLERY SEASON   MONROE, WI – Opening at Monroe Arts Center's (MAC) Wellington Gallery on Friday, September 8 is the exhibit "That Tree" by Platteville, Wisconsin editorial and corporate photographer, artist, and public speaker, Mark Hirsch.  This photography exhibit documents a year in the life of a lonely Bur Oak tree created exclusively using the camera in his iPhone.  "That Tree" will be on display at MAC, 1315 11 th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin through Friday, October 27.   In January of 2012 while recovering from a near fatal car accident, Hirsch purchased his first iPhone.  He was encouraged b

YMCA to Build New Playgrounds  at Northeast Family Y Volunteers Needed to Assist   Rockford, IL – The YMCA of Rock River Valley is excited to announce two NEW playgrounds will be added to the Northeast Family YMCA campus in Loves Park! There will be a playground specific to preschool ages and a second designed for youth ages six to 12 years old.    Both playgrounds would not have been possible if it were not for the support from the Berry Family, UTC, Rockford Park District, and the Reno Family Foundation. The cost to construct the two playgrounds is $62,500.   "We believe this playground will not only benefit Y members, but the community and visitors as well," said Melissa Burns, Executive Director, Northeast Family YMCA. "It will be located behind our facility, which makes it a convenient spot

News…                                                                  From State Representative Litesa Wallace                         For Immediate Release:                                                                                                 Wallace Bill to Establish Task Force on Opportunities for At-Risk Women Now Law                                                                                        SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Litesa Wallace, D-Rockford, to require appointments be made to the Task Force on Opportunities for At-Risk Women was signed into law on Thursday. "This task force will review ways to improve the lives of at-risk women from around the state, as well suggest legislative ideas that can improve the well-being of women," Wallace said. "There are a number o

The Shufflers To Perform At Just Goods Listening Room On Friday September 29, at 7pm, The Shufflers will perform at Just Goods Listening Room located at 201 7 th Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61104-1208. The Shufflers are a Rockford based trio that perform acoustic, soft rock songs from the 60's through today, that make people feel good. The trio consists of: ·       K Dyer, vocals and percussion ·       Brad Stein, vocals and guitar ·       Mark Hayes, vocals and guitar.   The group began as a solo act, when Brad began to play guitar instrumental background music primarily for art gallery openings and other quiet events. Brad asked Mark to join him and the dynamics of additional guitar and vocals were added forming The Shufflers. K joined the duo later, filling out the harmonies and adding light percussion.  To learn more, please visit www.softshoeshu

League of Women Voters Provides Voter Registration Opportunity   What:   Voter Registration   Who : Registration is for U.S. citizens who will be 18 by the November 6, 2018. ·       If you have moved or changed your name since the last election, you must re-register to vote. ·       Naturalized citizens must provide the court, date, and place of naturalization.   When:  Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 from noon – 6 pm, during the Midtown District Festival   Where: Katie's Cup, 502 7 th Street, Rockford   Bring 2 forms of identification. One with current address and correct name, another with correct name. Example: a current driver's license and a utility bill.       The purpose of the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford is to promote political responsibility through infor