2021 Summer Guide

BELVIDERE/BOONE COUNTY

Event Guide 2021

City Of

BelviderE BUCHANAN

Street Strolls A Special Publication Compliments Of FREE

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Events: Pages 2, 16, 17 & 31 Heritage Days: Page 7

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2021 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS June 17 June 18 June 19 June 20 June 21 June 24 June 25-27 June 25 June 25 June 26 June 26 June 26 June 26-27 June 27 July 1 July 2-4 July 3 July 8 July 10 July 10 July 11 July 15 July 15-16

Live Music On The Patio, Universal Joint, Timber Pointe Golf Club, 5750 Woodstock Road, Poplar Grove Drive-In Movies, Happy Gilmore, Sundstrand Park, 2288 Newburg Road, Belvidere Late Night Flea Market, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8791 Route 76, Belvidere Concerts in the Park, The Sensations, Baltic Mill Stage at Belvidere Park, 6:30 PM Support The Troops Golf Outing hosted by VFW Post 1461, Swanhills Golf Course, 2600 Gustafson Rd., Belvidere Live Music On The Patio, Scurvy & The Rotten Scoundrels, Timber Pointe Golf Club, 5750 Woodstock Rd, P.G. Heritage Days, Belvidere Drive-In Movies, Breakfast Club, Sundstrand Park, 2288 Newburg Road, Belvidere Senior Brain Games, Boone County Council on Aging, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere Heritage Days 5K, Belvidere, 8 AM Paint On State, Downtown Belvidere, 9 AM-2 PM Buchanan Street Strolls, Downtown Belvidere Heritage Days BBQ Showdown, Boone County Fairgrounds, 8791 Route 76, Belvidere Concerts in the Park, Dale Rhode & The Crossroads, Boone County Fairgrounds, 8791 Route 76, Belvidere, 7 PM Live Music On The Patio, The Sensations, Timber Pointe Golf Club, 5750 Woodstock Road, Poplar Grove Kirkland 4th of July Celebration, www.kirkland4thofJuly.com Drive-In Movies, Grease, Sundstrand Park, 2288 Newburg Road, Belvidere Live Music On The Patio, Mr. Ed, Timber Pointe Golf Club, 5750 Woodstock Road, Poplar Grove Drive-In Movies, Yogi Bear (family campout for Unplug Illinois), Sundstrand Park, 2288 Newburg Road, Belvidere Unplug Illinois Day, Enjoy Your Local Parks & Recreation Concerts in the Park, Mike Williamson Trio, Baltic Mill Stage at Belvidere Park, 6:30 PM Live Music On The Patio, Scott Kirby, Timber Pointe Golf Club, 5750 Woodstock Road, Poplar Grove Blackhawk Kennel Club, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, Brian Meyer bckennel@aol.com

Schedule Continued On Page 16 Event Dates/Times Are Subject To Change Without Notice

Miles Bar N’ Grill Bring The Family Come For The Food, Stay For The Fun Food Made From Scratch • Open Daily At 11 AM

Watch For Daily Specials: Friday Fish Fry - Saturday Fried Chicken Serving: Burgers, Wings, Pizza, Salads & Much More Located At Holiday Acres RV Campground And Resort 7050 Epworth Road, Garden Prairie

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©2020 The Coca-Cola Company. “Coca-Cola” and “Fanta” are registered trademarks of the Coca-Cola Company. ©2020 McDonald’s.

McDonald’s - 2 Locations In Belvidere 240 W. Chrysler Dr. (US 20 at Pearl St.) & 1313 N. State (Between Bus. 20 & Fairgrounds Rd.)

Page 6 WELCOME TO BELVIDERE & BOONE COUNTY

Presented by The City of Belvidere

Welcome, City Of

BelviderE BUCHANAN

Street Strolls

FOOD TRUCKS VENDORS LIVE MUSIC

SUNDAY, JUNE 6TH BOOTLEG SOUL & FLASHBACK TO VERTIGO 1-6 PM

On behalf of the City of Belvidere, we welcome you and ask that you take the time to visit the many different sites and businesses listed in this 2021 Event Guide and experience why we cherish and enjoy the community we call home.

SATURDAY, JUNE 26TH SMOKIN GUNZ 2-6 PM (At Buchanan Street Pub) AUDIO DRIVE 6-8 PM MIKE & JOE 9-11 PM

Best Wishes,

Clinton Morris

SATURDAY, JULY 17TH TRASH 80S 5-7 PM THE RACK & THE RIDDLER 7:30-10 PM

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21ST SILVER CREEK 5 PM TBA 7:30 PM PRESENTED BY LA COSTA BORA

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH GRETTA SWEETS 1-3 PM RECENTLY PAROLED 3:30-6 PM

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3RD ROLLING WHISKEY 1-6 PM BELVIDERE BUCHANAN STREET STROLLS

BOONE COUNTY 603 N. APPLETON RD. CONSERVATION BELVIDERE DISTRICT 815-547-7935

ENJOY ALL THE NATURAL BENEFITS AT OUR CONSERVATION AREAS! Over 30 miles of trails for hiking & biking. Over 4,000 acres of habitat to observe native plants & animals.

• 2 canoe & kayak put-in/take outs • Hammertime unleashed dog area • Illinois nature preserves • Education programs • Summer camp

I am proud of this comprehensive guide that offers all people, whether visiting or residing here, an opportunity to enjoy our community and what we have to offer. Belvidere originally settled in 1835 along the banks of the Kishwaukee River has evolved into a community with a tradition of hard work, innovation, auto manufacturing, quality education, beautiful parks, state champion high school athletics, mural display and caring citizens proud of this community.

• School programs • Scout programs • Shelter rentals • Historic cabins

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE INFORMATION & MAP AVAILABLE AT

www.bccdil.org

Clinton Morris Mayor of Belvidere On behalf of Belvidere Township, I hope this guide helps you to enjoy all that Belvidere/Boone County has to offer. Township government is the oldest form of government in North America, beginning in 1636 and in Illinois in 1848. Belvidere Township began in 1850. There are nine townships in Boone County and these elected officials represent what is most commonly referred to as the government closest to the people. General Assistance, Property Assessment, and Road & Bridge Maintenance are the three basic services provided by our Township. Other services provide a link to the community that includes, but is not limited to, senior citizens programs, youth programs, assistance to the disabled, and cemetery maintenance. Townships serve their citizens from the cradle to the grave.

Enjoy all that Boone County and especially Belvidere Township has to offer, this is truly a great place to live and visit, our people care. Visit us on the web at www.belvideretownship.org. See our ad on page 19.

Bill Robertson

Bill Robertson Belvidere Township Supervisor BELVIDERE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 404 South State St., is located in the heart of Downtown Belvidere. The Chamber serves visitors as a community information center offering maps, Community Profile books, Boone County calendar of events and a variety of information covering Belvidere and Boone County. We also offer networking, support, and exciting new technology to promote local businesses as well as a new Community gift card redeemable at many local businesses. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (or by appointment); call the chamber at 815-544-HELP (4357) for more information. Also visit us on the web at www.BelvidereChamber.com or email our team at info@belviderechamber.com. We look forward to connecting with you!

BELVIDERE CEMETERY HISTORICAL TOUR and PETTIT MEMORIAL CHAPEL designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, North Main Street and East Harrison, Belvidere (turn east on Harrison at North State). Self guided tours through the cemetery include visits to the graves of two Revolutionary War veterans, a Confederate soldier, and Civil War Generals Allen C. Fuller and Stephen A. Hurlbut plus the Pettit Chapel. Tour information is available at the Cemetery office Monday through Friday 8-12 and 1-4.

Call the Cemetery office 815-547-7642. See our ad on page 20.

BELVIDERE FAMILY Y.M.C.A., 220 W. Locust St., Belvidere. Facility includes 6 lane indoor swimming pool, sauna, gymnasium, wellness center which includes cardiovascular & strength training equipment, social room with kitchen facilities, summer camp and before & after school care.

Memberships are available to purchase. Daily guest passes are available to purchase for non-members. Scholarships for individuals or families are available for those that qualify. For more information please call (815) 547-5307, fax (815) 547-7012, belviderefamilyymca.org. See our advertisement on page 14.

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Mural Painting WWI Exhibit Grand Opening Carnival

SATURDAY, JUNE 26TH All Day All Day 8 am 9 am 9 am 9 am - 4 pm 9 am - 5 pm

Mural Painting Dari Ripple Activities 5K in Doty Park PAINT ON STATE T-Shirt Tie Dyeing Vendor Fair at Riverside Plaza Vintage Flea Market at Wooden-It- Be- Nice 10 am Come see BANKE Motorsports “KRYPTONITE’ 10 am - 2 pm Gramps with Amps at Paint On State 10 am - 3 pm Museum - Open To The Public 10 am - 4 pm CAR SHOW Supports Empower Boone 10 am - 4 pm TRUCK SHOW 1 pm - 10 pm Carnival 2 pm - 6 pm Smokin Gunz at Buchanan Street Pub 2:30 pm Lions Club Duck Races 6 pm - 8:30 pm Audio Drive 9 pm Mike & Joe

SUNDAY, JUNE 27TH DOWNTOWN All Day 3 pm 1 pm - 10 pm

Mural Painting PARADE Carnival

FAIRGROUNDS 7 pm - 9 pm Dale Rhode & The Crossroads Dusk FIREWORKS More Activities To Be Announced

THANK YOU TO OUR HERITAGE DAYS EVENT SPONSORS!

at the Boone County Fairgrounds! Thank you to our sponsors:

June 26th-27th

ALTA Equipment Company Dollar Bar THANK YOU Byron Bank EngelTOElectric OUR EVENT Buchanan Street Pub Fehr Graham SPONSORS! Ceroni Piping Company Franklin Display Group CES Gallano Trucking Contry Homes Group Globe Construction Cordray Brothers J&D Countryside Marathon

Jack Rose Northern Directional Drilling Rush Power Systems Smithfield BBQ Sponsorship Wild Hogs BBQ Sauce

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Dari-Ripple In The Heart Of Belvidere

Join Us For Our Special Heritage Days Activities!

Hard & Soft Ice Cream Sundaes Cyclones • Shakes Fruit Smoothies Slushies Fountain Drinks Ice Cream Sodas Floats Dole Whip Italian Ice Hot Sandwiches Novelties Cotton Candy

Certified Angus Beef (CAB) In Our Meat Departments

Niagara Bottled Water $ 1.49 24 Pack LIMIT 1 Must Present Coupon At Register.

Offer Expires 9-30-21.

PLU 8024

BELVIDERE - 413 Southtowne Drive • 815-544-3443 POPLAR GROVE - 13517 Rt. 76 • 815-765-9108

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LOTTERY • MONEY ORDERS WIC & LINK CARDS ACCEPTED

Specializing In Homemade Italian Beef, Sausage & Meatballs.

Dine-In or Carry-Out

Check Out Our Weekly Food And Drink Specials In The Shopper Or On

POOL TABLES 1800 Union Ave. Belvidere 815-547-8109

Boar’s Head Meats & Cheeses In Our Deli Dept.

• Coldest Beer Coolers In Town & Large Liquor Depts.

• Save More & Buy Our “Always Save” Items (Comparable to Aldi’s) • Check Out All Of Our Dollar Items Throughout Our Stores • Fresh Produce • Gas Loyalty Program Available

Come See Our Original Tree Carving Designed & Created

By Two Local Artists!

MEET ME AT THE CONE! Visit Us On Facebook/DariRipple Experience The Ripple Effect

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• Serving Others - Locally, Regionally & Internationally • Sunday School • Connection Groups • Comfort Dog Ministry • Active Youth Programs

1045 Belvidere Road, Belvidere, IL immanuelbelvidere.org l 815-544-8058

Join Us For Worship!

Wednesdays 11 AM Saturdays 6 PM Sundays 8 AM, 9:15 AM & 11:15 AM

9:30 AM Worship

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• Academic Excellence • Sports • Art • Music • Spanish • Science Lab

Offering

Pre-K 3 & Pre-K 4, Kindergarten Through 8th Grade

A Strong Foundation.

A Family Atmosphere.

Girls’ Volleyball Grades 5/6 & 7/8 Co-Ed Soccer Grades 3-5 Girls’ & Boys’ Basketball 5/6 & 7/8 (4 Teams) Track Boys & Girls Grades 5-8

Page 11 THE BELVIDERE IOU CLUB was established in 1924 by twenty downtown businessmen to engage in charitable activities involving Belvidere/ Boone County children. The club has grown to a 50 local businessperson organization that annually hosts the Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Parade, First Grade Christmas Program & IOU Club Shopping Tour. The IOU Club contributes to many local youth-focused organizations such as: Belvidere Family YMCA, Belvidere Park Dist. summer camp program, Boone County Conservation Dist. summer camp, Belvidere Youth Baseball, School District 100/Rock Valley College Running Start Program and many other worthwhile youth activities. The Club meets weekly on Friday, Noon - 1 PM at the Belvidere Moose Lodge, 575 Beloit Rd., Jeremy Doetch is the current president. To contact the IOU Club, email jwolf9541@aol.com.

BELVIDERE LIONS CLUB: We Serve! The vision statement of Lions International is to be the global leader in community and humanitarian service and our mission is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions Clubs. The Belvidere Lions Club enjoys being active and serving our community. Currently, we are raising money to build an accessible, ADA compliant, all-inclusive playground and ball diamond complex. To help raise money we are selling bricks for a donor wall. Bricks can be purchased at www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/ belviderelions. Our biggest fundraiser is our Lion Food Pavilion at the Boone County Fair, all proceeds are used to serve our community. The club meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the VFW. Interested in becoming a Lion or for more info on the club or playground, contact us at Belvidere Lions, P.O. Box 398, Belvidere, IL 61008 or call 779-237-0299.

Follow us on Facebook.

BELVIDERE PARK DISTRICT has been serving the community since 1919. We continue to offer a variety of recreational, educational and fun activities for the whole family. Summer activities include our popular summer camps, swimming, athletics & other stimulating recreational programs for the whole family. Don’t miss some of our special events this summer such as our Drive-In Movies, Concerts In The Park, Unplug Illinois, and Up In The Air Festival. Visit our Doty Park Sprayground for free to cool down with the kiddos. For a detailed list of offerings, call us at 815-5475711, visit us at www.belviderepark.org, or follow us on social media at Facebook, Twitter & Instragram. See our ad on page 18.

THE BELVIDERE ROTARY CLUB, established in 1920, is one of the oldest and most prominent fraternal and social organizations in Boone County. Rotarians focus on strengthening fellowship, vocational service, community service and international service encompassing actions to expand Rotary’s humanitarian outreach. The Belvidere Rotary Club supports over 30 local and international charitable causes. The Club has developed a Global Project supporting a preschool program in Morocco and among so many other projects, take pride in yearly giving generous scholarships to three local college bound students. Club members meet the first and third Wednesday of the month and vary the location. For further details don’t hesitate to contact a Rotarian or call Past President Claire Gierat at 815-979-3200.

BOONE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL, is the local arts organization whose mission is “to enhance the quality of life for people throughout Boone County by promoting the endowment, development, and enjoyment of the Arts.” The BCAC presents art enrichment programs for schools, Summer Concerts in the Park, a county-wide student art show, Paint on State at Heritage Days, and a Mural Project focused on downtown Belvidere.

Memberships start at $10.00 per year. Please call 815-544-6242 or visit us at www.boonecountyarts.com and our Facebook page.

THE BOONE COUNTY GARDENERS OF AMERICA have been beautifying Belvidere and Boone County since 1955. We are a group of men and women who share a passion for gardening. Our service projects include planting and/or maintaining the Boone County Fairgrounds, the butterfly garden at the Boone County Conservation District, plantings at Culvers Restaurant, and the flower urns on Main Street in Belvidere. In addition, we give scholarships each year to a Belvidere and North Boone School District senior. Club meetings include a program on gardening and are held on the 4th Tuesday in February through October at 2:30 PM at the Boone County Conservation District Education Center, 603 Appleton Road, Belvidere. Fundraisers for our scholarships include a plant sale in early May and a 6:00 PM public plant auction at the Boone County Fairgrounds on the 4th Tuesday in May. Please check us out on Facebook by searching for Boone County Gardeners. Membership is $10 per year.

For further information contact President Dick Masanz, 815-621-6018.

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Serving Breakfast All Day Open 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Daily Except Wed. & Fri. Open Until 8:00 PM Senior Discounts Available

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• Locally Grown Vegetables & Fruits • Baked Goods • Locally Grown Plants & Flowers • Craft Vendors

Farmers’ Market Every Saturday 9:00 AM - 1 PM (Rain or Shine)

THE ORIGINAL BELVIDERE

FARMERS

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BELVIDERE FAMILY YMCA We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities 220 W. Locust St., Belvidere (815) 547-5307 www.belviderefamilyymca.org

We Have Activities For All Ages Belvidere Family YMCA members enjoy a full range of fun and exercise, including a variety of adult and youth programs . . . plus we have the latest in contemporary fitness equipment. The Belvidere Family YMCA is your place to belong for life.

• Swim Lessons • Rent The Y For Birthday Parties, Meetings & More • Family Nights

• Water Fitness • Sport Leagues • Adult Leagues • Open Swim

• Before & After School Club • Summer Camp

• Fitness Center • Weight Room • Much, Much More

Visit our website for the current brochure and more information at www.belviderefamilyymca.org Hours: Monday-Friday 5:00 AM-10:00 PM Saturday 7:00 AM-5:00 PM Sunday 7:00 AM-3:00 PM

AMERICAN LEGION BOONE POST 77 900 CHRYSLER DRIVE, BELVIDERE

ALL YOU CAN EAT

FISH FRY Friday Fish Fry

Sunday Breakfast

Every Friday September - May And 2nd & 4th Friday In June, July & Aug. 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Every Week Choose From Traditional or Beer Battered Cod, Catfish, Blue Gill, Walleye & Shrimp

Additional Features

1st Sunday Of The Month September - May, 8 AM - 11 AM ALL YOU CAN EAT - IN HOUSE ONLY

PUBLIC WELCOME

1st Friday - Frog Legs 2nd Friday - Crab Stuffed Tilapia 3rd Friday - Pan Seared Sea Scallops 4th Friday - Red Snapper

Serving Eggs Cooked To Order.

Enjoy Eggs Benedict, French Toast, Pancakes, Biscuits & Gravy, Potatoes & More

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2021 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS July 16 July 16-17 July 17 July 17 July 17 July 17-18 July 18 July 22 July 24 July 24 July 25 July 25 July 29 July 31 August 3-8 August 5 August 6 August 8 August 10-15 August 10 August 11 August 12 August 12 August 13 August 13

Mike Hearn Par Then Bar Memorial Golf Outing, Timber Pointe Golf Club, 5750 Woodstock Road, Poplar Grove Gun Show, Winnebago County Fairgrounds, Pecatonica Buchanan Street Strolls, Downtown Belvidere Drive-In Movies, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Sundstrand Park, 2288 Newburg Road, Belvidere Swiss Steak Dinner, First Presbyterian Church, 221 N. Main St., Belvidere Chicagoland Mopar Car Show, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, chicagolandmopar.com, 8 AM Concerts in the Park, Mark Reed & Waddy, Poplar Grove Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum, 6:30 PM Live Music On The Patio, Sunset Stripped, Timber Pointe Golf Club, 5750 Woodstock Road, Poplar Grove Drive-In Movies, Tom and Jerry, Sundstrand Park, 2288 Newburg Road, Belvidere Bikes, Blades & Boards Rodeo, Doty Park (off West Locust Street) Concerts in the Park, Universal Joint, Candlewick Lake Recreation Center, 6:30 PM Garden Prairie Chicken Broast & Sweet Corn, Garden Prairie Park, US Route 20, Garden Prairie Live Music On The Patio, River Road Trio, Timber Pointe Golf Club, 5750 Woodstock Road, Poplar Grove Drive-In Movies, Shrek, Sundstrand Park, 2288 Newburg Road, Belvidere McHenry County Fair, www.mchenrycountyfair.com Live Music On The Patio, Big Al Wetzel Band, Timber Pointe Golf Club, 5750 Woodstock Road, Poplar Grove Drive-In Movies, Footloose, Sundstrand Park, 2288 Newburg Road, Belvidere Corn Boil, First Presbyterian Church, 221 N. Main St., Belvidere Boone County Fair, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8791 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 815-544-2900, See ad on Page 3 Boone County Queen Pageant, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8791 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 7:30 PM Boone County Multi-Event Truck Pull, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8791 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 6:30 PM Boone County Tractor & Truck Pull, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8791 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 6:30 PM Live Music On The Patio, Prime Time Live Band, Timber Pointe Golf Club, 5750 Woodstock Road, Poplar Grove Boone County Next Level Pro-Bull Riding, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8791 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 7:00 PM Drive-In Movies, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, Sundstrand Park, 2288 Newburg Road, Belvidere

Schedule Continued On Page 17 Event Dates/Times Are Subject To Change Without Notice

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2021 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS August 14 August 15 August 19 August 21 August 22 August 22 August 26 August 27 August 27 August 28 August 30 September 2 September 4 September 4 September 9 September 11 September 11 September 11 September 11 September 12 September 12 September 12 September 12 September 15 September 16 September 18

Diamond Rio, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8791 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 8 PM Boone County Demolition Derby, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8791 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 1 PM & 6 PM Live Music On The Patio, Blue Steel, Timber Pointe Golf Club, 5750 Woodstock Road, Poplar Grove Buchanan Street Strolls, Downtown Belvidere Hunter/Blaine United Methodist Church Chicken Dinner, 3315 Hunter Rd., Caledonia Poplar Grove Airport 49th Annual Fly-In, 11619 Route 76, Poplar Grove Live Music On The Patio, Shuffle This, Timber Pointe Golf Club, 5750 Woodstock Road, Poplar Grove Drive-In Movies, Wonder Woman 1984, Sundstrand Park, 2288 Newburg Road, Belvidere Edwards Apple Orchard Opening, 7061 Centerville Road, Poplar Grove Car Show, Symphony Maple Crest, 4452 Squaw Prairie Road, Belvidere, 11 AM-2 PM Drive-In Movies, Beauty and the Beast, Sundstrand Park, 2288 Newburg Road, Belvidere Live Music On The Patio, Trash 80’s, Timber Pointe Golf Club, 5750 Woodstock Road, Poplar Grove Drive-In Movies, The Lego Movie, Sundstrand Park, 2288 Newburg Road, Belvidere Fozzy, Apollo Theatre AC, theapollotheatreac.blog Live Music On The Patio, Three Good Men, Timber Pointe Golf Club, 5750 Woodstock Road, Poplar Grove Up In The Air Kite Festival, Prairie Fields Sports Park, 1111 Fairgrounds Road, Belvidere Main Street Market Hosted by Urban Farmgirl, Boone County Fairgrounds, 8791 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere Drive-In Movies, Star Wars IV: A New Hope, Sundstrand Park, 2288 Newburg Road, Belvidere Food Truck Fest, McHenry County Fairgrounds, 5-11 PM, mchenrycountyliving.com Semi-Annual Rockford Area Coin Club Coin Show, Forest Hills Lodge, 1601 W. Lane Rd., Loves Park Blaine United Methodist Church Pork Chop Dinner, 7200 Blaine Rd., Poplar Grove Buchanan Street Strolls, Downtown Belvidere Blaine UMC Pork Chop Dinner, 7200 Blaine Road, Poplar Grove All American Hot Dog/Brat Drive-Thru Lunch, Symphony MapleCrest, 4452 Squaw Prairie Rd, Belv., 11 AM-1 PM Annual Blaine/Hunter Rummage Sale, Hunter United Methodist Church, 3315 Hunter Rd., Caledonia Drive-In Movies, Lion King, Sundstrand Park, 2288 Newburg Road, Belvidere

Schedule Continued On Page 31 Event Dates/Times Are Subject To Change Without Notice

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Mark Your Summer Calendar with these Family Fun Events Drive--in Movies You’ll find Family Fun when you take in a Flick at our Sundstrand Park Drive-In. Only $20 per car, we’ll be featuring recent runs and all-time faves on a Friday or Saturday night thru August. Check out the full schedule at belviderepark.org or on our Facebook page.

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Season and Daily passes still available. Still time to register for Swim lessons. Rent a Cabana for a ‘special’ day at the Pool. Call 815-547-4500 for all the details.

Think Belvidere Park District when you need to rent space for your next event. Indoors. Outdoors. Or a combo of both. We have the right space for your event. For facility rental information, contact Scott Meyer, Facilities Supervisor, 815--547--5711 x35 or smeyer@belviderepark.org

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Belvidere Township has 79 miles of road, 81 subdivisions with approximately 120 cul-de-sacs.

Belvidere Township is involved in many programs throughout the year. We sponsor a Shred Day Program to destroy unwanted documents each Spring. We provide a drug collection site for unused and outdated medicines in the summer. In 2012 local voters authorized Belvidere Township to negotiate electric rates for residents and small businesses in the township.

For your safety Belvidere Township has five tornado sirens. The sirens will use the following tones to indicate weather warnings. These are used in Boone County. Neighboring communities may have other signals. Regular testing is the first Tuesday of each month.

Steady Tone: When the tornado siren goes off with a steady tone, and sounds for three (3) minutes (that is a long time), it means the Weather Bureau has issued a tornado warning. A tornado warning is issued when a tornado has been sighted in the area. Go to the basement or nearest tornado shelter.

Tornado Watches: There is no siren signal for a tornado watch. If you get this message over the television or other media, it means the Weather Bureau has issued a tornado watch. Conditions are right for the formation of a tornado, but none has been sighted. Be alert for the warning siren.

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There are 2 historic cabins and a replica of a one-room schoolhouse on site. Volunteers give over 2400 hours of service to help provide programs and maintain the Conservation Area habitats for native animals.

Additional volunteers are always appreciated! The Nature Center is open year-round from 8 am - Noon & 12:45 - 4:30 PM on weekdays. Phone: 815-547-7935 Website: www.bccdil.org. See our ad on Page 6.

BOONE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING, The Keen Age Center, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere, IL 61008. Telephone: 815-544-9893 (Voice & TDD); Fax 815-547-7373. Website: www.keenage.org. Office hours 8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday. The Boone County Council on Aging is a multipurpose agency dedicated to all older adults, their families and their caregivers by reaching out with programs to help enrich and improve their quality of life. Services include: Computer lab, educational programs, information and assistance, in-home care, medical car escort, nutrition programs, outreach, public transportation, recreational and social programs and volunteer opportunities. Support groups include Low Vision, Caregivers, Grief and Veteran’s Club. A limited variety of durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bath chairs, and other assistance devices are available through the Lending Closet. Educational programs such as To Your Health, Memory Café, Smart Drivers are offered throughout the year. People of all ages are invited to this facility.

Services of the Boone County Council on Aging are made available, in part, with funds provided under Title III-B and Title III-E of the Older Americans Act, GAP Filling Funds, and the Illinois General Revenue Funds through Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging. Funding for transportation is received through a Section 5311 grant with Boone County from the Illinois Department of Transportation and Downstate Operation Assistance Program funds through Rockford Mass Transit District. Funds for transportation are also provided by the State of Illinois Donated Funds Initiative from Title XX of the Social Security Act administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois Department on Aging.

Reimbursement is received from the Illinois Department on Aging for services provided under the Community Care Program. Funding is additionally provided by Boone County, the City of Belvidere, Belvidere Township, Poplar Grove Township, Bonus Township, Flora Township, Boone Township, Spring Township, Caledonia Township, Manchester Township, and the United Way of Boone County. A significant portion of the BCCA budget is derived from contributions from individuals, groups, clients, users and fundraising projects. View our ad on page 11.

BOONE COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10-4, Saturday 10-3. The museum is located at 314 S. State St. in historic downtown Belvidere. At the BCMH, we are dedicated to preserving the artifacts, photos, documents, & archives that pertain to Boone County’s rich history. During your visit to the museum, you will see artifacts & exhibits relating to the history of local agriculture, industry, & economy. You will also see an impressive automobile collection, & even an entire log cabin inside of the museum! For more info call 815-544-8391, or visit our website www.bcmuseumofhistory.org. Also, ask about hosting your next event in our beautiful new Grand Gallery! See our ad on page 27 of this guide.

CANDLEWICK LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC. 13400 Highway 76, Poplar Grove (6 miles north of Belvidere on Highway 76), is a private residential community. Recreational facilities include a 210-acre lake (swimming, fishing and boating), nine-hole golf course, recreation facility with fitness center, swimming pool, tennis courts, parks and playgrounds. Open houses are held from 2-4 pm on most Sundays during the year. For more information call the Association office (815) 339-0500 or visit our website, www.candlewicklake.org.

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Concerts-In-The Park July 18th Wings & Wheels Museum - 5151 Orth Road Featuring: Mark Reed & Waddy Outdoor Concert To Benefit The Boone County Arts Council 6:30 PM

49th Annual Airport Fly-Inn August 22nd Plane Rides, Vintage Tractor Pull, Food Trucks & Much More.

Museum Festivities Shuttle Running Between The Airport & The Museum 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Village of Poplar Grove Tree Lighting November 20th Downtown Poplar Grove 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

10 Miles North of Belvidere Off IL Rt. 76 For More Information Visit poplargrove-il.gov

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Featured Attractions: First car made at Belvidere Chrysler Plant, 95th Regiment Flag carried by Boone County Soldiers, Duxtad Cabin, and many, many more local historical items.

314 S. State St., Belvidere, IL • 815-544-8391 www.bcmuseumofhistory.org Hours: Open Wednesday-Friday 10 AM - 4 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM, Closed Sunday, Monday & Tuesday

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Thursday, June 24th

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THE 2021 BOONE COUNTY FAIR: We’re back! The Granges of Boone County & hundreds of friends of the fair volunteers have once again put together another great six day agricultural exhibition, August 10-15, for you, your family & friends to enjoy. We’re packing the grounds with thousands of head of livestock from rabbits to alpacas to dairy cows to draft horses. There will be several thousand home arts exhibits including quilts, flowers, photographs, posters, wedding cakes, vegetables & much more.

Browse through several hundred vendors & merchants selling everything from tasty fair food to a wide variety of goods and services.

Take a break from all that looking at the Entertainment Pavilion where you’ll find free local entertainment including all types of live music & fun contests for the whole family starting at noon every day. Stop by the pavilion Wednesday noon to see & hear legendary WGN radio broadcaster Orion Samuelson. There’s also more free entertainment on the grounds including the All-Star Stunt Dog Show with several shows daily. There will be 200 antique tractors of all types, 4-H petting zoo & amazing magicians. So much to do & see for only a $7 admission price ($6 on Tuesday). Children 10 & under free every day. Seniors 65 & over are free on Thursday. Free Parking. Buy a ticket to one of our exciting grandstand shows including the outstanding country singing group Diamond Rio on Saturday evening.

There’s also Truck & Tractor Pulls, Bull Riding, & Demo Derbies. Don’t miss the Boone County Fair Queen & Little Miss Pageant, free to attend on Tuesday evening. Take a spin on a thrill ride at our outstanding Midway by Skinner’s Amusements offering ride specials on Wednesday & Thursday afternoons. Check out our complete schedule at our new website at boonecountyfair.com. We will see you at the Grange Food Stand serving breakfast starting at 6 AM, also lunch & dinners too. Have questions? Call our fair office Mondays or Wednesdays, 8-4 at 815-544-2900.

We’re located at the corner of Rt 76 & the Business 20 Bypass near Belvidere. Address is 8847 IL Rt 76. Main entrances are off Rt 76 as well as McKinley Ave. to the rear. See you at the fair! See our ad on page 3.

COSMOPOLITAN CLUB OF BELVIDERE: The mission of Cosmopolitan Club of Belvidere is to contribute to community well-being through charitable donations and volunteer service with special emphasis on supporting efforts to prevent and find a cure for diabetes. Cosmo donates to many worthy causes in the community through funds raised at their annual golf outing and their corn booth at the Boone County Fair. The club meets on the first 3 Wednesdays of the month. Contact is Steve Lindstrom, P.O. Box 611, Belvidere, IL 61008 or 815-282-1288.

DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA (Formerly Dean Foods Company) Ice Cream Division, 630 Meadow Street, Belvidere, is a major producer of ice cream. Public tours are not available at this time. DFA is a diversified food processor and distributor, producing a full line of dairy and other food products, including fluid milk, cottage cheese, ice cream and frozen novelties, frozen yogurt, and specialty foods such as dips. Products are sold to supermarkets, specialty foods stores, food service facilities, other food processors, and internationally.

GENERAL MILLS, 915 E. Pleasant Street, Belvidere, is a major yearround packaging facility. General Mills is a company inspired by purpose: We make food the world loves. Every day we make this love real through our brands, our culture and the way we treat the world. Our brands including - Cheerios, Annie’s, Yoplait, Nature Valley, Haagen-Dazs, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Old El Paso, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki and BLUE, to name a few - are adored in more than 100 countries on six continents. For more company information visit www.generalmills.com. For career opportunities visit careers.generalmills.com.

HOLIDAY ACRES, 7050 Epworth Rd., Garden Prairie (3/4 mi. east of Rt. 20, 1/4 mi. north). Established in 1967. Now the fifth largest campground in Illinois. 460 improved sites with water & electricity (200 sites occupied with seasonals); primitive areas will accommodate 90 plus tents. 1.5 miles of river frontage on the Kishwaukee River. Large playgrounds, plenty of washrooms and hot showers, a laundromat and Miles Bar N’ Grill. Bottle gas service, water & electric available. Open mid April to mid October, 815-547-7846. See our ad on page 2.

U Of I EXTENSION, 205 Cadillac Ct., Suite 3, Belvidere, offers a wide variety of educational & informational programs for adults & youth. The office is headquarters for the Boone Co. 4-H program. Boone Co. Master Gardeners are available by phone or onsite April - September to answer your horticulture questions. Educational programs are offered in areas of Agriculture & Natural Resources; 4-H/Youth Development; Nutrition, Family & Consumer Sciences; Community & Economic Development. For current programs or general information, call the office Monday-Friday 812 or 1-4:30 at 815-544-3710. Online at web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo.

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POLICE Boone County Sheriff Belvidere Police

815-544-9322 815-544-9626

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Boone County (Rural) Belvidere Fire Dept.

815-544-3336 815-544-2242

(Not Emergency)

Alcoholics Anonymous..................................................815-544-3883 Belvidere Chamber of Commerce................................815-544-4357 Belvidere Family Y.M.C.A..............................................815-547-5307 Belvidere Park District..................................................815-547-5711 Belvidere School District..............................................815-544-0301 Belvidere Township.......................................................815-544-2027 Boone County Conservation Dist.................................815-547-7935 Boone County Health Dept...........................................815-544-2951 Boone County Council on Aging..................................815-544-9893 Crusader Clinic.............................................................815-547-0282 Illinois Poison Center...................................................800-222-1222 Center For Missing & Exploited Children........................800-843-5678 OSF St. Anthony Medical Center ..................................815-226-2000 Physicians Immediate Care..........................................815-544-0040 MercyHealth..................................................................815-971-7000 Salvation Army..............................................................815-544-3892 Suicide Prevention........................................................800-273-8255 SwedishAmerican Hospital...........................................779-696-4400 We Need Your RIME Help To Keep...

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Mon-Fri 9 AM-7 PM, Sat 9 AM-4 PM, Sun 9 AM-1 PM IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY, 320 N. State, Belvidere. Ida Public Library was established in 1883 when General Allen Fuller donated $5,000 to the city to establish a library in memory of his daughter, Ida. Ida Public Library’s 15,000 sq. ft. facility houses approximately 65,000 items including books, CD’s, audiobooks & movies. As a member of the PrairieCat Consortium, library patrons have access to materials in over 160 libraries. With Hoopla and Libby, patrons can stream eBooks, movies, music, and more.

Public services offered include computer & internet access, free WIFI, copying, faxing, and notary service. Over 500 programs are held at the library annually, including story times, craft nights, and book clubs for all ages. Belvidere city residents who pay taxes to the library may receive a library card by presenting photo ID and proof of residency. Boone County residents that do not pay taxes to the library may purchase a library card based on property taxes. Call the library at 815-544-3838 for more information on obtaining a card. Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 AM - 7 PM, Friday 10 AM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 2 PM. Find Ida Public Library online at idapubliclibrary.org, or on Facebook and Instagram @idalibrary.

THOUSAND TRAILS PINE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND, 5710 Shattuck Rd., Belvidere. 3 mi. southeast of Belvidere. Enjoy the quiet life in our spacious wooded camping resort. You can enjoy sites, within walking distance of all the recreation facilities. We have planned activities, a large air conditioned rec hall, volleyball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, ball field, fishing, swimming pool, nature trail, game room, & laundry. For membership info. or reservations call 815-547-5517. We offer full hook-up sites by reservation only plus 4 cabin-style park model rentals & 20 primitive tent sites for public use & pavilion rentals for special events. Reservations must be made & paid in full prior to arrival.

THE ZONTA CLUB OF BELVIDERE is part of Zonta International, founded in 1919, a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. With more than 30,000 members belonging to more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 64 countries and geographic areas, Zontians all over the world volunteer their time, talents and support to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship programs aimed at fulfilling Zonta’s mission and objectives. Contact the Zonta Club of Belvidere by mail at P.O. Box 1651, Belvidere, IL 61008 or E-mail: Zontabelv@yahoo.com.

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2021 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS September 18 September 18 September 18-19 September 25 October 1 October 2 October 3 October 3 October 3 October 7 October 9-10 October 16 October 17 October 27 October 30 October 31 November 5 November 11 November 12 November 13 November 27 December 3 December 4 December 4-5 December 11-12

Stuffed Pork Chop Dinner, First Presbyterian Church, 221 N. Main St., Belvidere Mick Foley, Apollo Theatre AC, theapollotheatreac.blog Pec Thing, Winnebago Co. Fairgrounds, 500 W. First St., Pecatonica, winnebagocountyfair.com Drive-In Movies, Miracle, Sundstrand Park, 2288 Newburg Road, Belvidere Mo Pitney, Apollo Theatre AC, theapollotheatreac.blog UAW Fall Arts & Crafts, 1100 Chrysler Dr., Belvidere Belvidere Fire Department Open House, 123 S. State Street, Belvidere Buchanan Street Strolls, Downtown Belvidere Prairie Riders Snowmobile Grass Drags, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8791 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, prairieriders.com The Lacs, Apollo Theatre AC, theapollotheatreac.blog Fall Diddley Craft Show, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8791 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, falldiddley.com Fall Craft/Vendor Show, VFW, 1310 W. Lincoln Ave., Belvidere Blaine United Methodist Church Swiss Steak Dinner, 7200 Blaine Rd., Poplar Grove Downtown Trick or Treat Event Hosted By Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce, 4-7 PM IOU Halloween Parade, Downtown Belvidere Belvidere Halloween Trick or Treat Holiday Bazaar & Ham Ball Luncheon, First United Methodist Church of Belvidere, 610 Bonus Ave., Belvidere Veterans Day Parade, Downtown Belvidere Christmas Town Opens, Summerfield Zoo, 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere Holiday Bazaar Bake Sale & Luncheon, First Presbyterian Church, 221 N. Main St., Belvidere Shop Small Saturday - Encouraging Everyone To Shop Small Local Businesses Hometown Christmas, Downtown Belvidere Winter Holiday Walk, Bo. Co. Conservation District, 603 N. Appleton Rd., Belvidere Marengo/Union Holiday House Walk, Located In Homes Throughout Marengo & Union Christmas on the Farm, Alpaca Pines, 21756 Beaverton Rd., Poplar Grove Event Dates/Times Are Subject To Change Without Notice

DAILY DRINK SPECIALS! MONDAY .......................................$2 WELL DRINKS TUESDAY ...................................................$3 WINES WEDNESDAY .............................$3 VODKA DRINKS THURSDAY .................................$3 JACK & COKES FRIDAY ..........................................$4 CALL DRINKS SATURDAY ............................$2 DOMESTIC BEERS SUNDAY ....................................$3 BLOODY MARYS

Spacious Lounge • Machines Spaced Over 6 Feet Apart • No Dividers 6543 Joan Drive, Belvidere OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 AM -12 AM Friday & Saturday 8 AM - 2 AM • Sunday 11 AM - 12 AM Must be 21 to play.

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Mercyhealth Belvidere 1747 Henry Luckow Lane Belvidere, IL 61008 (815) 971-3030 Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm Saturday, 8 am – 12 pm