2022 EVENT GUIDE Belvidere/Boone County
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2022 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS May 28 May 30 June 3-5 June 5 June 5 June 10 June 11 June 11 June 12 June 12 June 16 June 17 June 18 June 18 June 19 June 19 June 20 June 23 June 24 June 24-26 June 25 June 25 June 25 June 26
Belvidere Park Pool (William Grady Pool), 916 W. Lincoln Ave., Belvidere Open For Season Memorial Day Celebration, Boone County VFW Memorial Garden, 1310 W. Lincoln, Belvidere, 10 AM Swing into Spring Carnival, Boone County Fairgrounds, 8847 Route 76, Belvidere BYB Ice Cream Social, Boone County Fairgrounds, 8847 Route 76, Belvidere Concerts in the Park, The Emily Hurd Trio, Baltic Mill Stage at Belvidere Park, 6:30 PM J&A Branded Tractor & Truck Pull, Boone County Fairgrounds, 8847 Route 76, Belvidere Tin Butchers’ Annual “Scrap Drive” & Swap Meet, Boone County Fairgrounds, 8847 Route 76, Belvidere Village of Poplar Grove & Lions Club Neighbors’ Fest, Village Hall & Lions Park, 12-9:15 PM Concerts in the Park, Grass Attack, Baltic Mill Stage at Belvidere Park, 6:30 PM Dinner at Blaine United Methodist Church, 7200 Blaine Rd., Poplar Grove Cruise In Night, American Legion, 900 Chrysler Dr., Belvidere 6-8 PM Drive-In Movies, Jurassic Park, Sundstrand Park, 2100 Newburg Road, Belvidere Northern Lights Open Horse Show, Boone County Fairgrounds, 8847 Route 76, Belvidere Late Night Flea Market, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 Route 76, Belvidere 2nd Annual Father’s Day Car Show, American Legion, 900 Chrysler Dr., Belvidere Noon-4 PM Concerts in the Park, Salsa del Norte, 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 Supportive Living Presentation, Boone County Council on Aging, 2141 Henry Luckow Ln., Belvidere 12-1 PM Adam Calhoun, Apollo Theatre AC, theapollotheatreac.com Heritage Days, Belvidere History of Public Art/Wolf Art Gallery, Bo. Co. Museum of History, 314 S. State St., Belvidere, 815-544-8391 Heritage Days 5K, Belvidere, 8 AM Paint On State, Downtown Belvidere, 9 AM-2 PM Concerts in the Park, Silver Creek Band, Boone County Fairgrounds, 8847 Route 76, Belvidere, 7 PM
Schedule Continued On Page 16 Event Dates/Times Are Subject To Change Without Notice
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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.
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Page 6 WELCOME TO BELVIDERE & BOONE COUNTY 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. On behalf of the City of Belvidere, we welcome you & ask that you take time to visit the many different sites & businesses listed in this Event Guide & experience why we cherish & enjoy the community we call home.
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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 & in Illinois in 1848. Belvidere Township began in 1850. There are nine townships in Boone County & 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, & 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.
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Bill Robertson, Belvidere Township Supervisor BELVIDERE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 404 S. 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 & a variety of information covering Belvidere & Boone County. We also offer networking, support, & 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 - 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 25. THE BELVIDERE IOU CLUB was established in 1924 by twenty downtown businessmen to engage in charitable activities involving Belvidere/ Boone County children. The club is a local businessperson organization that annually hosts the Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Parade, First Grade Christmas Program & donates to Boone County Crime Stoppers Christmas Shopping at Walmart. They contribute to many local youth-focused organizations such as the Belvidere Family YMCA, Belvidere Park Dist. & Boone County Conservation Dist.summer camps, Belvidere Youth Baseball, School District 100/Rock Valley College Running Start Program & many other worthwhile youth activities. The Club meets weekly on Friday, Noon - 1 PM at the Belvidere Moose Lodge, 575 Beloit Rd. & Allen Sisson is the current president. To contact the club, email jwolf9541@aol.com. BELVIDERE PARK DISTRICT has been serving the community since 1919. We continue to offer a variety of recreational, educational & fun activities for the family. Summer activities include our popular summer camps, swimming, athletics & other stimulating rec programs. Don’t miss some of our special events this summer such as our Drive-In Movies, Concerts In The Park, Unplug Illinois, & Up In The Air Festival. Visit Doty Park Sprayground for free to cool down with the kiddos. For a detailed list of offerings, call 815-547-5711, visit us at belviderepark.org, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instragram. See our ad on page 31.
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Page 11 BELVIDERE LIONS CLUB: We Serve! The vision statement of Lions International is to be the global leader in community & humanitarian service & our mission is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace & promote international understanding through Lions Clubs. The Belvidere Lions Club enjoys serving our community. Currently, we are raising funds to build an accessible, ADA compliant, all-inclusive playground & ball diamond complex. To help we are selling bricks for a donor wall. Bricks can be purchased at bricksrus.com/donorsite/belviderelions. Our biggest fundraiser is our Lion Food Pavilion at the Fair, all proceeds are used to serve our community. The club meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the VFW. Interested in joining for info on the club or playground, contact Belvidere Lions, P.O. Box 398, Belvidere, IL 61008 or 779-237-0299 & on Facebook. THE BELVIDERE ROTARY CLUB, est. in 1920, is one of the oldest & most prominent fraternal & social organizations in Boone County. Rotarians focus on strengthening fellowship, vocational service, community service & international service encompassing actions to expand Rotary’s humanitarian outreach. The Belvidere Rotary Club supports over 30 local & international charitable causes. The Club has developed a Global Project supporting a preschool program in Morocco among many other projects, takes pride in giving scholarships to three local college bound students yearly. Meeting the first & third Wed. of the month & vary location. Contact a Rotarian or Past President Claire Gierat at 815-979-3200. THE BOONE COUNTY GARDENERS OF AMERICA have been beautifying Belvidere & Boone County since 1955. A group of men & women who share a passion for gardening. Service projects include planting and/or maintaining the Boone County Fairgrounds, the butterfly garden at the Boone County Conservation Dist. plantings at Culvers Restaurant, & the flower urns on Main St. in Belvidere. In addition, we give scholarships each year to a Belvidere & North Boone School Dist. senior. Meetings include a program on gardening & are on the 4th Tuesday Feb.-Oct. at 2:30 PM at the Boone County Conservation Dist. Education Center, 603 Appleton Rd., Belvidere. Fundraisers for scholarships include a plant sale in early May & a 6 PM public plant auction at the Boone County Fairgrounds on the 4th Tuesday in May. Follow us on Facebook . Membership is $10/ yr. For info contact President Dick Masanz, 815-621-6018. BOONE COUNTY CONSERVATION DIST., at the Roger D. Gustafson Nature Center, 603 N. Appleton Rd., Belvidere was established to preserve & manage natural areas & open spaces for ecological, educational & recreational benefits of present & future generations. BCCD was the first Conservation District founded in the state of Illinois in 1964. BCCD manages 4,000+ acres of open space in the County. These areas include prairie, savanna, wetlands, & woodland habitat for local plants & animals. These spaces are called Conservation Areas rather than parks to reflect the primary purpose of these publicly managed lands. Amenities at these locations include 30+ miles of hiking, biking trails, including 15 miles of the Long Prairie Trail, stretching across northern Boone County. Picnic shelters, an off-leash dog park, canoe & kayak put-in/take-outs, geocaches, community garden plots, hunting programs & horse trail provided for the community. Education staff provides programming to schools, scouts & the public, including summer camp. There are 2 historic cabins & a replica of a one-room schoolhouse on site. Volunteers give over 2900 hours of service to help provide programs & 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. 815-547-7935 bccdil.org. See our ad on Page 26. BOONE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING, at The Keen Age Center, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere, IL 61008. 815-544-9893 (Voice & TDD); Fax 815-547-7373; keenage.org. Hours 8:00-4:30 Mon.-Fri. The Boone County Council on Aging is a multipurpose agency dedicated to all older adults, their families & their caregivers by reaching out with programs to help enrich & improve their quality of life. Services include: Computer lab, educational & rec. programs, information & assistance, in-home care, medical car escort, nutrition programs, outreach, public transportation, social programs & volunteer opportunities. Support groups include Low Vision, Caregivers, Grief & Veteran’s Club. A friendly caller program, Social Call, is available to help older people stay connected. A limited variety of durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bath chairs, & other assistance devices are available at no cost through the Lending Closet. Educational programs: To Your Health, Stress Busters for Caregivers, Smart Drivers, to name a few are offered throughout the year. View our ad on page 23.
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2022
TOW N B E LV I D E R N W E DO JUNE 24TH - 26TH
FRIDAY, JUNE 24TH All Day 5 pm - 10 pm 7 pm - 10 pm
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Dari Ripple Activities Mural Painting Park District Activities Including Rockford Rage Roller Derby 8 am Belvidere Heritage Days 5K in Doty Park 9 am PAINT ON STATE 9 am - 3 pm CAR SHOW 9 am - 3 pm Vendor Fair at Boone County Museum of History 9 am - 4 pm T-Shirt Tie Dying at Museum 9 am Banke Motorsports ‘KRYPTONITE’ Member of Midwest Top Sportsman 10 am Scottish Heavy Athletics in Doty Park 10 am - 12 pm Gramps with Amps at Paint On State 10 am - 3 pm Museum Exhibits 11 am - 3 pm Jeep Jubilee 1 pm Museum Lecture: The History of Public Art in Boone County & Grand Opening of Jack & Peggy Wolf Art Gallery 1 pm - 10 pm CARNIVAL 1:30 pm Belvidere Theater Company 2 pm - 6 pm SMOKIN GUNZ AT BUCHANAN STREET PUB 2:30 pm Lions Club Duck Derby Race 7 pm - 11 pm 28 DAYS
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2022 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS July 1-4 July 3 July 3 July 8-10 July 9 July 9-17 July 10 July 15 July 15 July 17-19 July 17 July 21 July 23 July 23 July 24 July 24 July 31 August 2-7 August 9-14 August 9 August 10 August 11 August 12
Kirkland 4th of July Celebration, www.kirklandfourthofjuly.com Concerts in the Park, Rockford Wind Ensemble, Baltic Mill Stage at Belvidere Park, 6:30 PM ZZ Top/Ann Wilson of Heart, McHenry County Fairgrounds, mchenrycountyliving.com Chicagoland Mopar Car Show, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, chicagolandmopar.com, 8 AM Unplug Illinois Day, Belvidere Park, 7:30 AM-9:30 PM Summertime Fun Dog Show Cluster, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds Concerts in the Park, Groove Hotel, Baltic Mill Stage at Belvidere Park, 6:30 PM Drive-In Movies, Spiderman: No Way Home, Sundstrand Park, 2100 Newburg Road, Belvidere Mike Hearn Par Then Bar Memorial Golf Outing, Timber Pointe Golf Club, 5750 Woodstock Road, Poplar Grove Gun Show, Winnebago County Fairgrounds, Pecatonica Concerts in the Park, Trinadora Rocks, Poplar Grove Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum, 6:30 PM Cruise In Night, American Legion, 900 Chrysler Dr., Belvidere 6-8 PM Buchanan Street Strolls, Downtown Belvidere - Minimal 5-10 PM Free Dog Wash, Dog Wash Systems Pet Park, 320 Whitney Blvd., Belvidere, 3-6 PM Concerts in the Park, Peach’s Beach Party, Candlewick Lake Recreation Center, 6:30 PM Garden Prairie Chicken Broast & Sweet Corn, Garden Prairie Park, US Route 20, Garden Prairie American Legion Riders Benefit Run, American Legion, 900 Chrysler Dr., Belvidere McHenry County Fair, www.mchenrycountyfair.com Boone County Fair, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 815-544-2900, See ad on Page 3 Boone County Queen Pageant, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 7:30 PM Boone County Multi-Event Truck Pull, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 6:30 PM Boone County Tractor & Truck Pull, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 6:30 PM Boone County Next Level Pro-Bull Riding, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 7:00 PM
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Neal McCoy/Jo Dee Messina, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 8 PM Boone County Demolition Derby, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 1 PM & 6 PM Cruise In Night, American Legion, 900 Chrysler Dr., Belvidere, 6-8 PM Drive-In Movies, Sing 2, Sundstrand Park, 2100 Newburg Road, Belvidere Hunter/Blaine United Methodist Church Chicken Dinner, 3315 Hunter Rd., Caledonia Poplar Grove Airport 50th Annual Fly-In, 11619 Route 76, Poplar Grove Garden Prairie Chicken Broast & Sweet Corn, Garden Prairie Park, US Route 20, Garden Prairie Edwards Apple Orchard Opening, 7061 Centerville Road, Poplar Grove Main Street Market Hosted by Urban Farmgirl, Boone County Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere Up In The Air, Prairie Fields, 11 AM-3 PM Food Truck Fest, McHenry County Fairgrounds, 5-11 PM, mchenrycountyliving.com Annual Blaine/Hunter Rummage Sale, Hunter United Methodist Church, 3315 Hunter Rd., Caledonia Buchanan Street Strolls, Downtown Belvidere - The Rack and The Riddler Noon-5 PM Pec Thing, Winnebago Co. Fairgrounds, 500 W. First St., Pecatonica, winnebagocountyfair.com Dinner at Blaine United Methodist Church, 7200 Blaine Rd., Poplar Grove Medicare Presentation, Boone County Council on Aging, 2141 Henry Luckow Ln., Belvidere 12-1 PM American Cancer Society-Relay for Life, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 5-10 PM Drive-In Movies, Godzilla Vs Kong, Sundstrand Park, 2100 Newburg Road, Belvidere Karnival of Karnage, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere Antique Tractor Show, Heritage Woods of Belvidere 4730 Squaw Prairie Rd., Belvidere, 11 AM-2 PM Car Show, Symphony MapleCrest, 4452 Squaw Prairie Rd., Belvidere 11 AM-2 PM Semi-Annual Rockford Area Coin Club Coin Show, Forest Hills Lodge, 1601 W. Lane Rd., Loves Park
Schedule Continued On Page 31 Event Dates/Times Are Subject To Change Without Notice
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BELVIDERE TOWNSHIP.... Serves residents within the city limits of Belvidere as well as the approximately 9,000 residents that reside outside the city limits. 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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Page 23 THE BOONE COUNTY FAIR: This huge Grange produced event since 1957 was voted the #1 Event/Festival for 2021 in the Rock River Valley in the ‘What Rocks!’ contest. 2022 should be no exception with six big days, of a whole lotta happy being planned August 9th-14th. Again featuring the best county fair livestock shows in the State for draft horses, ponies, goats, beef & dairy cattle, sheep, rabbits, chickens & swine. The authentic one-room schoolhouse, huge antique tractor display & the beautiful new Grange Museum. Grandstand shows including Country Star Neal McCoy along with the talented Jo Dee Messina on Saturday, Truck Pulls Wed. evening, Truck & Tractor Pulls all day Thurs., Professional Bull Riding on Fri. & the Demo Derby on Sun. Cheer on your favorite Queen or Little Miss Contestant Tues. evening in front of the grandstand. The fair features an exciting Midway with Skinner’s Amusements. Season tickets $25 in advance, $28 at gate. Visit the Grange Food Complex for great breakfast, lunch & dinner, plus many great food stands on the grounds at 8847 IL Rt 76, Belvidere. Call 815-544-2900 Mon. or Wed. 8-4. For schedule & info go to boonecountyfair.com. See our ad on page 3. BOONE COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY Hours: Wed.-Fri. 10-4, Sat. 10-3. The museum is located at 314 S. State Street in historic downtown Belvidere. At the BCMH, we are dedicated to preserving the artifacts, photos, documents, and archives that pertain to Boone County’s rich history. During your visit to the museum, you will see artifacts and exhibits relating to the history of local agriculture, industry, and economy. You will also see an impressive automobile collection, and even an entire log cabin inside of the museum! For more information 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 4 of this guide. THE FUNDERBURG HOUSE: The 1906, 8,000 sq. ft., English Tudor Revival style mansion was built by Belvidere native, Katherine Rhinehart, daughter of Civil War General, Allen C. Fuller. In the late 1930s the property was purchase by Hugh K. & Alice Funderburg, owners of the KenneBelvidere Canning Co., now known as K-B Farms. In 2019 the iconic Belvidere home was donated to the Boone County Historical Society & became a part of the Boone County Museum of History. Along with the generous monetary donation to maintain the property, this is the largest single donation in Boone County Historical Society’s 83 year history. Through the efforts of many, an iconic Belvidere property has become a community asset & destination. It is available for rental & tours. Currently accepting reservations for tours every Saturday at 10 AM & 1 PM. Private group tours available during museum hours. For more info on the please visit funderburghouse.org or call 815-544-8391. See our ad on page 4 IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY, 320 N. State, Belvidere. This 15,000 sq. ft. facility houses approx. 65,000 items: Books, CD’s, audiobooks & movies. The library operates a 37’ bookmobile with 3,000 items in a separate collection. A member of the Prairie Cat Consortium, library patrons have access to 180+ libraries. With digital resources like Hoopla & Libby, patrons can stream eBooks, movies, music, & more. Public services include computer & internet access, free WIFI, copying, faxing, & notary service. The library holds over 500 programs annually. City residents who pay taxes to the library may get a library card by presenting photo ID & proof of residency. County residents that do not pay taxes to the library may purchase a library card based on property taxes. Call 815-544-3838 for more info on obtaining a card. Mon.-Fri. 10 AM-7 PM, Sat. 10 AM-3 PM. Find Ida Public Library at idapubliclibrary.org, on Facebook & Instagram @idalibrary. LULAC BELVIDERE COUNCIL 5303 meets every 3rd Sunday at 10 AM unless that Sunday falls on a holiday then we meet on the 4th Sunday. Until an office is established, the meeting location will be determined before meeting. The League of United Latino American Citizens (LULAC) is the largest & oldest Hispanic organization in the United States. LULAC advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health & civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 1,000 LULAC councils nationwide. The organization involves & serves all Hispanic nationality groups. Find us on Facebook, LULAC Belvidere & contact us there. 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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2022 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS September 25 September 27 October 2 October 4 October 8-9 October 16 October 21 October 26 October 30 October 30 October 30 October 31 November 4 November 11 November 11 November 12 November 13 November 19 November 26 December 1 December 2 December 3 December 3-4
Chicago FM Club Radio Expo, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere Rosie the Riveter, Bo. Co. Museum of History, 314 S. State St., Belvidere, 815-544-8391 Prairie Riders Snowmobile Grass Drags, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, prairieriders.com VETSROLL Hot Dog/Brat Drive-Thru Lunch, MapleCrest, 4452 Squaw Prairie Rd., Belvidere, 11 AM-1 PM Fall Diddley Craft Show, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, falldiddley.com Blaine United Methodist Church Swiss Steak Dinner, 7200 Blaine Rd., Poplar Grove Drive-In Movies, Casper (1995), Sundstrand Park, 2100 Newburg Road, Belvidere Downtown Trick or Treat Event Hosted By Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce, 4-7 PM Eskimo Callboy/Attack Attack, Apollo Theatre AC, theapollotheatreac.com American Legion Trunk or Treat, American Legion, 900 Chrysler Dr., Belvidere IOU Halloween Parade, Downtown Belvidere Belvidere Halloween Trick or Treat Holiday Bazaar & Ham Ball, First United Methodist Church, 610 Bonus Ave., Belvidere (subject to change) Soldier’s Perspective of Vietnam War, Bo. Co. Museum of History, 314 S. State St., Belvidere, 815-544-8391 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 Village of Poplar Grove Tree Lighting, Village Hall, 4-6 PM Shop Small Saturday - Encouraging Everyone To Shop Small Local Businesses Hospice Program, Boone County Council on Aging, 2141 Henry Luckow Ln., Belvidere, 12-1 PM Hometown Christmas, Downtown Belvidere Winter Holiday Walk, Bo. Co. Conservation District, 603 N. Appleton Rd., Belvidere, 5-8 PM Marengo/Union Holiday House Walk, Located In Homes Throughout Marengo & Union Event Dates/Times Are Subject To Change Without Notice
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Live with a passion that never rests
At Mercyhealth Belvidere, passion drives everything we do to help you and your family live healthier lives. Our family medicine providers deliver the very best care to help you stay healthy, active and strong. Mercyhealth Belvidere 1747 Henry Luckow Ln. (815) 971-3030 Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm Saturday, 8 am-12 pm mercyhealthsystem.org