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May-September Rockford City Market, East State & Water Streets, Fridays May 19th-September 29th, 4-8:30 PM
May-October Belvidere Farmers Market & Crafts, 1940 N. State St., Belvidere, Saturdays May 20th-Mid-Oct., 9 AM-12:30 PM
May 29 Memorial Day Celebration, Boone County VFW Memorial Garden, 1310 W. Lincoln, Belvidere, 10 AM
June 2-4 Boone County Classic Draft Horse Show, Boone County Fairgrounds, 8847 Route 76, Belvidere
June 3 National Trails Day Clean-up, Long Prairie Trail, runs east to west, Caledonia to Capron
June 4 BYB Ice Cream Social, Boone County Fairgrounds, 8847 Route 76, Belvidere
June 4 Concerts in the Park, Lone Canary, Baltic Mill Stage at Belvidere Park, 6:30 PM
June 4 Buchanan Street Strolls, Petty Thieves, 1-5 PM, Buchanan St., Belvidere
June 9 J&A Branded Tractor & Truck Pull, Boone County Fairgrounds, 8847 Route 76, Belvidere
June 10 Hooked On Fishing Clinic with Coon Creek Casters, Boone County Consrv. Dist., 603 N. Appleton Rd., Belvidere
June 10 Tin Butchers’ Annual “Scrap Drive” & Swap Meet, Boone County Fairgrounds, 8847 Route 76, Belvidere
June 10 Village of Poplar Grove & Lions Club Neighbors’ Fest, Village Hall & Lions Park, 2-9:30 PM
June 11 Concerts in the Park, The Sensations, Baltic Mill Stage at Belvidere Park, 6:30 PM
June 14 Bad Pants Golf Open, Timber Pointe Golf Club, 5750 Woodstock Rd., Belvidere 2 PM
June 16 Movies In The Park, The Bad Guys, Baltic Mill, Belvidere Park, 7:30 PM
June 17 Northern Lights Open Horse Show, Boone County Fairgrounds, 8847 Route 76, Belvidere
June 17 Late Night Flea Market, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 Route 76, Belvidere
June 18 Concerts in the Park, Rockford Wind Ensemble, Baltic Mill Stage at Belvidere Park, 6:30 PM
June 18 3rd Annual Father’s Day Car Show, American Legion, 900 Chrysler Dr., Belvidere Noon-4 PM
Schedule Continued On Page 16
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WELCOME TO BELVIDERE & BOONE COUNTY
Welcome,
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 and ask that you take the time to visit the many different sites and businesses listed in this 2023 Event Guide and experience why we cherish and enjoy the community we call home.
Best Wishes, Clinton Morris
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. A chamber of commerce is an organization of business owners & entrepreneurs who promote the interests of their local business community. Chambers of commerce provide access to valuable resources, discounts, & relationships that help businesses save money & market their products. One way the Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce does this is by partnering with members to bring fun events to the community where our members can market directly to their potential customers. We also offer networking, support, & exciting new technology to promote local businesses. Normal business hours are Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 4 PM, Friday 8 AM - Noon (or by appointment); call the chamber at 815-544-HELP (4357) for more information. Also visit us on the web at 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 30.
BELVIDERE FAMILY Y.M.C.A., 220 W. Locust St., Belvidere. Facility includes 6 lane indoor swimming pool, 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, belviderefamilyymca.org. See our advertisement on page 22.
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THE BELVIDERE IOU CLUB 100th Anniversary 1923-2023. It was established in 1923 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, 1st Grade Christmas Program & donates to Boone County Crime Stoppers Christmas Shopping. The IOU Club contributes to many local youth-focused organizations such as the Belvidere Family YMCA, Belvidere Park Dist. summer camp, Boone County Conservation Dist. summer camp, Belvidere Youth Baseball, School Dist. 100/Rock Valley College Running Start Program & other worthwhile youth activities. The Club meets weekly on Friday, Noon - 1 PM at the American Legion Post 77, 900 W. Chrysler Dr., Belvidere. The IOU Club currently has 44 members with Robert Turner, President; Curt Newport, Treasurer & Dave Larson, Secretary. 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 & 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. Fore more info, please visit craigwoosleymemorialplayground.com. 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 joining or for more info contact Belvidere Lions, P.O. Box 398, Belvidere, IL 61008 or 779-237-0299 & on Facebook.
BELVIDERE PARK DISTRICT: 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, athletics & other stimulating rec programs. Don’t miss our special summer events such as our Movies at the Baltic Mill, 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 list of offerings, call 815-547-5711, visit belviderepark.org, or follow us on Facebook. See our ad on page 17.
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 & many other projects, takes pride in giving scholarships to three local college bound students yearly. Meeting the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, 8 AM at Wild Cherries. Contact a Rotarian or call 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/yr. Call 815-544-6242 or visit boonecountyarts. com, our Facebook page & @boonecountyartscouncil on Instagram.
BOONE COUNTY CONSERVATION DIST., headquartered 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 Dist. founded in the state of Illinois in 1964. BCCD manages more than 4,000 acres of open space in Boone 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. The amenities include more than 30 miles of hiking, biking trails, including 15 miles of the Long Prairie Trail, which stretches 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 are all additional amenities provided for the community. Education staff provides programming to schools, scouts & the public, including summer camp. There are 2 historic cabins & a replica one-room schoolhouse on site. Volunteers give over 2900 hours of service to help provide programs & maintain the Conservation Area habitats for native animals. 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 21.
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June 24-25 Heritage Days, Downtown Belvidere
June 24 Concerts in the Park, Dale Rhode & The Crossroads, Boone County Fairgrounds, 8847 Route 76, Belvidere, 7 PM
June 24 Heritage Days 5K, Belvidere, 8 AM
June 24 Paint On State, Downtown Belvidere, 9 AM-2 PM
June 25 Blaine United Methodist Church, Swiss Steak Dinner, 7200 Blaine Rd., Poplar Grove
June 26 Support The Troops Golf Outing hosted by VFW Post 1461, Swanhills Golf Course, 2600 Gustafson Rd., Belvidere
July 1-4 Kirkland 4th of July Celebration, www.kirklandfourthofjuly.com
July 2 Concerts in the Park, Bluegrass Reunion Band, Baltic Mill Stage at Belvidere Park, 6:30 PM
July 7 Hawaiian Night, Splash Pad, Doty Park, Belvidere
July 8-9 Chicagoland Mopar Car Show, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, chicagolandmopar.com, 8 AM
July 9 Concerts in the Park, Bucktooth Sugarbush, Baltic Mill Stage at Belvidere Park, 6:30 PM
July 10-16 Summertime Fun Dog Show Cluster, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 Route 76, Belvidere
July 13 Bo. Co. Museum of History Lecture Series, Unique Uses Of Common Herbs, 314 S. State St., Belvidere, 6 PM
July 14 Mike Hearn Par Then Bar Memorial Golf Outing, Timber Pointe Golf Club, 5750 Woodstock Road, Poplar Grove
July 15 Unplug Illinois Day, Belvidere Park, 7:30 AM-9:30 PM
July 16 Concerts in the Park, Universal Joint, Baltic Mill Stage at Belvidere Park, 6:30 PM
July 21 Movies In The Park, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Baltic Mill, Belvidere Park, 7:30 PM
July 22 Annual Dog Wash Day, Dog Wash Systems Pet Park, 320 Whitney Blvd., Belvidere, 10 AM-1 PM
July 23 Buchanan Street Strolls, Trash 80’s, 1-5 PM, Buchanan St., Belvidere
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Vacation Bible School Program, First United Methodist Church, 610 Bonus Ave., Belvidere, 6-8 PM
July 30 American Legion Riders Benefit Run, American Legion, 900 Chrysler Dr., Belvidere
August 1-6 McHenry County Fair, www.mchenrycountyfair.com
August 4 Country Night, Splash Pad, Doty Park, Belvidere
August 8-13 Boone County Fair, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 815-544-2900, See ad on Page 3
August 8 Boone County Queen Pageant, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 7:30 PM
August 9 Boone County Multi-Event Truck Pull, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 6:30 PM
August 10 Boone County Tractor & Truck Pull, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 6:30 PM
August 11 Boone County Next Level Pro-Bull Riding, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 7:00 PM
August 12 Tracy Byrd, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 8 PM
August 13 Boone County Demolition Derby, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, 1 PM & 6 PM
August 18 Movies In The Park, Thor: Love and Thunder, Baltic Mill, Belvidere Park, 7:30 PM
August 20 Hunter/Blaine United Methodist Church Chicken Dinner, 3315 Hunter Rd., Caledonia
August 20 Buchanan Street Strolls, Bootleg Soul, 1-5 PM & La Costa Bora Anniversary Celebration, 5-8 PM, Buchanan St., Belv.
August 20 Poplar Grove Airport 51st Annual Fly-In, 11619 Route 76, Poplar Grove
August 24 Blood Drive, Capron Lions Community Building, 305 E. North St., Capron 2-6 PM
August 26 Capron Lions & Fire Dept. Chicken BBQ, Capron Lions Community Building, 305 E. North St., Capron, Noon-6 PM
September 7 Bo. Co. Museum of History Lecture Series, Women Fighting in Civil War, 314 S. State St., Belvidere, 6 PM
September 9 Main Street Market Hosted by Urban Farmgirl, Boone County Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere
September 9 Up In The Air, Prairie Fields, 11 AM-3 PM
September 14-16 Annual Blaine/Hunter Rummage Sale, Hunter United Methodist Church, 3315 Hunter Rd., Caledonia
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Page 18 Making The Stateline’s Flooring Look New Since 1937 Carpet, Upholstery, Grout & Tile Cleaning Society Cleaners is a company based on Quality, Service & Heritage. It’s a pleasure to work with Society Carpet Cleaners (Stacey & Crew), whenever we have an emergency carpet cleaning issue, they are right there to help us. Amanda Drye Stacey Friedel Burger 815-601-2501 Hired to help get pet smells out of carpet & they did a fantastic job. They have friendly and courteous employees. Would highly recommend Society Cleaners to anyone. Shonna Woman Owned 210 Acre Lake With Sandy Beaches, Boating/Marina, 9 Hole Golf Course, Recreation Complex Chuck Romano Cell 815-543-8280 Email: chcrmn@aol.com Resident, 40+ Years Candlewick Lake Specialist Serving Candlewick Lake For 40 Years • Residential • New Construction • Foreclosures • Rentals Candlewick Lake Amenities Living The GOOD LIFE Enjoy A RESORT LIFESTYLE dickersonnieman.com 10 Miles North of Belvidere Off IL Rt. 76 For More Information Visit poplargrove-il.gov EAA Pancake Breakfasts Second Saturday; June-October EAA Chapter 1414 - 5157 Orth Road June 10th, July 8th, Aug. 12th, Sept. 9th, Oct. 14th 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM 51st Annual Airport Fly-In August 20th Food Trucks, Airplane Rides, Activities For Kids, Flour Bomb Drop, & More! Village of Poplar Grove Tree Lighting November 18th Village Hall 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH Music, Food, Bounce House, Games, Fireworks & More! EVENTS AT VILLAGE HALL & LIONS PARK
B E LV I D E R E T O W N S H I P. . . . B E LV I D E R E T O W N S H I P. . . . 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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Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Supervisor: Bill Robertson
Trustees: Robert Turner, Kathy Grover, Bernard O’Malley & Jim Culvey
Road Commissioner: Mike Dixon
Clerk: Michelle Dixon
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B e l v i d e r e B e l v i d e r e Belvidere To w n s h i p To w n s h i p Township 8200 Fairgrounds Rd. Siren Locations: 1) Olson Rd., South of Riverside Rd. 2) Gustafson Rd., South of Swanhills Golf Course 3) Squaw Prairie Rd., East of Olson Rd. 4) Squaw Prairie Rd., West of Townhall Rd. 5) Squaw Prairie Rd., East of McKinley Rd. 11 22 33 44 55 N Belvidere Township Tornado Siren T H I S A R E A T H I S A R E A THIS AREA I S C OV E R E D I S C OV E R E D IS COVERED B Y B Y BY P O P L A R P O P L A R POPLAR G R OV E G R OV E GROVE
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Page 21 BOONE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT 603 N. APPLETON RD., BELVIDERE 815-547-7935 www.bccdil.org Over 30 miles of trails for hiking & biking. Over 4,000 acres of habitat to observe native plants & animals. INFORMATION & MAP AVAILABLE AT ENJOY ALL THE NATURAL BENEFITS AT OUR CONSERVATION AREAS! • 2 canoe & kayak put-in/take outs • Hammertime Unleashed Dog Park • Illinois Nature Preserves • Education programs • Summer camp • School programs • Scout programs • Shelter rentals • Historic cabins VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE 815-765-3158 815-765-3132 DINE-IN • CARRYOUT OPEN SUN, MON, TUES 7 AM - 2 PM, WED-SAT 7 AM - 8 PM Authentic Flavors Of Home Authentic Flavors Of Home Boone County FAMILY RESTAURANT Est. 1982 4481 Route 173, Caledonia (Corner of Rt. 76 & 173) PARTY ROOM TO RENT Capacity 50 UN BANCO QUE SE TRATA DE USTED BANKING THAT'S ABOUT YOU. We want to reinvent how people think about banking, and deliver a positive, memorable experience. solutions.bank Eduardo Pinedo Poplar Grove 76 location
Page 22 BELVIDERE FAMILY YMCA We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities 220 W. Locust St., Belvidere (815) 547-5307 www.belviderefamilyymca.org
Members enjoy at 6200 sq. ft. gym, 3500 sq. ft. fitness center & competition size pool. We have a variety of adult & youth programs . . . plus we have the latest in contemporary fitness equipment. The Belvidere Family YMCA is your place to belong for life. FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS (2 Adults & Children) $60/Month Pay 1 Year In Full & Receive An EXTRA MONTH FREE • Swim Lessons • Rent The Y For Birthday Parties, Meetings & More • Family Nights • Water Fitness • Sport Leagues • Adult Leagues • Open Swim • Fitness Center • Weight Room • Much, Much More Hours: Monday-Thursday 5:30 AM-8:00 PM; Friday 5:30 AM-7:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM • Before & After School Club • Summer Camp • Silver Sneakers New Management New Owners As Of July 2021 506 S. State Belvidere 815-323-5251 - FREE Non-Alcoholic Drinks For Gamers Spacious, Private Gaming Room NEW DRINK SPECIALS DJ, Karaoke, Live Music, Darts, Arcade Games & Great Service! Mon. 12 PM-12 AM; Tues.-Thurs. 12PM-2AM; Fri. & Sat. 11AM-2AM; Sun. 12 PM-12 AM 409 S. State St. Closed Monday & Tuesday El mejor restaurante mexicana en Belvidere cerrado los lunes/martes Best Mexican Restaurant In Belvidere 815-544-8974 Burritos 10.99 Filled with Meat, Beans, Cheese, Lettuce, & Tomato Tacos Soft Flour 3.50 Soft Corn or Hard Shell 2.99 Tostadas 6.55 A Flat, Crispy Tortilla Topped with Meat, Beans, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cheese & Guacamole
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9am - 3pm Car Show
9am - 3pm JEEP Jam & Bronco Bash
9am - 3pm Vendor Fair at the Boone County Museum
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Page 24 WOODEN-IT-BE-NICE Refinishing & Antiques 815-544-0249 “No. 1 Rated Refinishing Service In Our Region.” SHOWROOM FULL OF QUALITY COLLECTIBLES AND FINE ANTIQUES FOR SALE FREE ESTIMATES • Repair/Regluing • Chair Recaning • Stripping & Finishing Previous Clients Include: • Lonnie’s • Serve Pros • 2 Men And A Truck • LDR Construction • Servicemaster • Blackhawk Bank(s) • C&H Cabinets • Edward’s Apple Orchard Also Thousands Of People Over 30 Years In Business 419 East Pleasant St., Belvidere, IL 61008 Wooden-It-Be-Nice.net Local Decisions. Local Lenders. Local Solutions. Every house needs a solid foundation, and a mortgage from Byron Bank is just the foundation you need! MEMBER FDIC EQUAL HOUSING LENDER We offer competitive rates, low closing costs and the fast, professional service you deserve from the third-generation community bank you trust! NMLS# 440162 Kristie Sullivan Mortgage Originator NMLS# 220844 C 815.378.6962 ksullivan@byronbank.com O 815.234.6107 Leah Kays VP Mortgage Loans NMLS# 482532 C 815.988.0100 lkays@byronbank.com O 815.323.1452 Apply online today at byronbank.com
Page 25 Shopper ShopperTHE INC BOONE COUNTY BOONE COUNTY Shopper Shopper We offer a complete Design & Print Service 112 Leonard Court, Belvidere, IL 61008 • Monday-Friday 8AM-5 PM 815-544-2166 • boonecountyshopper.com • boonecountyshopr@aol.com LEAFLETS BROCHURES FLYERS POSTCARDS DOOR HANGERS BUSINESS STATIONERY BUSINESS CARDS ENVELOPES MENUS TICKETS PROGRAMS INVOICES BANNERS YARD SIGNS belvidere family Adults $14, Seniors & Military $12, Kids $10, Wednesdays $10/Person 815-547-4852 • 3088 Flora Rd., Belvidere summerfieldfarmandzoo.com SUMMERFIELD ZOO Northern Illinois Area’s Only ZOO! A Fun and Educational experience for the whole family! Weekends Through October 1st Saturdays 10 AM - 5 PM Sundays 10 AM - 4 PM Additional Activities Bottles for Baby Goats Petting Zoo Animal Shows Flying Reindeer Gift Shop Weekdays Through August 11th Wednesdays, Thursdays And Fridays 9AM - 3 PM
Page 26 Q u a l i t y P r e - O w n e d Ve h i c l e s , C o n s i g n m e n t s , C l a s s i c / M u s c l e C a r s Moving?? Need A Truck? We Are Your Local Dealer 8 1 5 - 9 7 5 - 9 5 4 6 815-975-9546 1 3 4 8 FA I R G R O U N D S R D . , B E LV I D E R E , I L 6 1 0 0 8 1348 FAIRGROUNDS RD., BELVIDERE, IL 61008 d i x o n a u t o s a l e s . c o m dixonautosales.com ARE YOU A VETERAN? ARE YOU LIVING IN BOONE COUNTY? WERE YOU HONORABLY DISCHARGED? Please Call To Set Up An Appointment 815-544-6464 If so, please call the Veterans Assistance Commission of Boone County for help. We are funded by Boone County taxes to help indigent veterans of Boone County. We will be happy to answer your questions about Veterans’ benefits and assistance. We can also help with VA disability claims. Veterans Assistance Commission Of Boone County 130 S. State Street, Suite 212 (Inside PNC Bank) Belvidere, IL 61008 Email: VACBoone@VACBC.org www.VACBC.org Post 1461, 1310 West Lincoln Ave, Belvidere www.vfw1461.com • 815-544-2014 Weddings • Anniversaries • Birthdays Graduations • Banquets • Meetings Outside Events Too! John Hugo Kaiser Post 1461 HALL RENTAL Become A Member Of The Boone County Veteran’s Club, VFW Post 1461, Men’s Or Women’s Auxiliary. Our clubs support the community, Veterans & their Families. Community involvement includes the local food pantry, Belvidere Youth Baseball, The Conservation Dist., local Boy Scout Troops & More. Call To Find Out About Membership. SUNDAYS 12:30 PM MONTHLY ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT 4TH SUNDAY OF MONTH 8-11 AM CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR WEEKLY DINNERS & LUNCHES Public Invited Plus Scholarship Raffles, Trivia Night, Game Night & More!
Page 27 815-547-7575 Mon. - Fri. 8-5 l Sat. Closed BOONECOUNTY AUTOBODY 5 1 6 W h i t n e y B l v d . , B e l v i d e r e Family Owned & Operated FOR 46 YEARS Complete Collision Repair E D & S H A N E F I TC H ED & SHANE FITCH S H A N N O N S I C K L E R SHANNON SICKLER FREE Drive-In Estimates We Guarantee Our Work We Are Collision Experts We Accept Insurance Estimates • Simplicity® Lawn Products • Mowers • Snow Throwers • Mower Blades Sharpened • Echo Chain Saws & Gas Trimmers • Toro Mowers & Snow Throwers • Air Conditioning • Computer Wheel Alignment • Oil Change & Lube • Brakes & Exhaust • Computer Balancing • Tire Rotation • Shock Absorbers • Road Service for Trucks & Trailers FULL LINE OF LAWN EQUIPMENT RJ DANIELS FUEL & TIRE We Specialize In Tires, Automotive Service, Lawn & Garden Sales & Service, Small Engine Repair & More! 815-544-2118 • 8094 Fairgrounds Rd., Belvidere • danielsauto-tire-repair.com SPECIALTY TIRES For Any Vehicle Quality Service Reasonable Rates • Passenger Tires • Light Trucks & Off Road • Motor Home/Camper • Boat Trailer Tires • Farm Equipment Tires • Lawn Equipment Tires • Golf Cart Tires Your Local Tire & Service Pro’s Since 1959 Monday-Friday 7 AM-5 PM Saturday 7 AM-12 PM *All Dinners Include Soup or Salad, Potato, Veggie, Bread & Butter 1053 Logan Ave., Belvidere 815-547-4000 Fried Chicken Dinner Indoor Seating, Pick Up or Curbside Full Menu Always Available Open Daily 6 AM - 2:30 PM; Open Wed. & Fri. Until 8 PM DAILY BREAKFAST & LUNCH SPECIALS Light & Lively Dishes: Stuffed Tomatoes, Fruit Plates, Salads And More! Fried Cod, Walleye, Perch, Or Baked Cod FRY FRIDAY FRIDAY- Jumbo BREAKFAST SERVED ANY TIME Fried Or Grilled Shrimp Wednesday, 11 AM - 8 PM ALASKAN SALMON DINNER AVOCADO TOAST BEST IN TOWN!
BOONE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING, at The Keen Age Center, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere, IL 61008. Telephone: 815-544-9893 (Voice & TDD); Fax 815-547-7373. www.keenage.org. Office hours 8:004:30 Monday-Friday. 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 & recreational 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 such as To Your Health, Stress Busters for Caregivers, Smart Drivers, to name a few are offered throughout the year, Services of the Boone County Council on Aging are made available, in part, with funds provided under the Title III-B & Title III-E of the Older Americans Act, GAP Filling Funds, & 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 & 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 & 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, Belvidere Township, Poplar Grove Township, Bonus Township, Flora Township, Boone Township, Spring Township, Caledonia Township, Manchester Township, & the United Way of Boone County. A significant portion of the BCCA budget is derived from contributions from individuals, groups, clients, users & fundraising projects. View our ad on page 14.
THE 2023 BOONE COUNTY FAIR: It all started in March of 1963 when the Boone County Pomona Grange decided to keep the Boone County Fair alive & purchased 80 acres of bare farmland on Rt 76 one mile north of Belvidere. This leap of faith by area Grange members 60 years ago kept the Boone County Fair going & growing. Sixty years later we have 183 acres with many buildings, barns, stages, a 2,000 seat grandstand, roadways, restrooms, outdoor dining hall, food stands, gazebos, half mile dirt track, extensive lighting & sound along with a year-round administration building & grounds maintenance shop…a great venue for a wide variety of activities mid-April to November 1st including the biggest event of them all…The Boone County Fair, voted the number one Festival/Fair in the Rock River Valley for 2021 & 2022 in the ‘What Rocks’ Community Choice Awards. The Boone County Fair is the largest county fair in the State of Illinois averaging 213,000 fairgoers attending each of the last five fairs. 2023 should be no exception with six big days of too much fun being planned for August 8th - 13th. This year’s Grandstand shows feature country great Tracy Byrd on Saturday evening. Opening for Tracy will be a regional band from Champaign, Illinois, the highly entertaining ‘Feudin’Hillbillys’. Gas & diesel pickup truck pulls Wednesday evening. Tractor & truck pulls all day Thursday. Next Level Professional Bull Riding on Friday evening. Two demo derbies on Sunday and it all kicks off Tuesday with the annual Miss Boone County Fair Queen and Little Miss Pageant at the Grandstand. The fair features some of the best livestock shows in the state for draft horses, ponies, goats, beef & dairy cattle, sheep, rabbits, poultry & swine. Thousands of Home Ec, Ag & Art Exhibits; acres of vendors & exhibits inside & outside; wide variety of delicious fair food; giant exciting Skinner’s Midway with new expanded Kiddie Ride section; plus, free entertainment & exhibits throughout the grounds daily including the Free Entertainment Pavilion, the one room schoolhouse, huge antique tractor display, the Grange Hall & Museum, & the 4-H Petting Zoo. Free shows include The Pork Chop Revue, The Rhinestone Roper, The Cincinnati Circus, Mr. D’s House of Magic & Illusion, chain saw wood carving, a glass blower, alpaca exhibit, Magic Mike along with a stilt walker roaming the grounds daily. There’s so much to see! So much to do! It’s almost too much fun for all! For ticket prices, schedule and information on entering in either the livestock or non-livestock competitions go to boonecountyfair.com. Like our Facebook page at @TheBooneFair. Our office is open Mondays & Wednesdays from 8 AM - 4 PM. Call 815544-2900. The fair is located at 8847 Rt 76, Belvidere, IL 61008. See our ad on Page 3. And we’ll be seeing you at the Fair!
Page 28 We Have the Best of Both! Looking for Employees? Looking for a Job? (815)560-0037 ~ 1906 Pierce Ct. Belvidere, IL Volunteer To Become An Advocate For Children Who Have Experienced Abuse Or Neglect. Call Now To Register For Our Next Training Session. There’s no place like hope. Contact The Boone County CASA Office (815) 547-6599 or boonecountycasa.org
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 April through October at 2:30 PM at the Boone County Conservation District Education Center, 603 Appleton Road, Belvidere. Fundraisers for our scholarships include an annual 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 please contact Dick Masanz, 815-621-6018.
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 Candlewick Association office at (815) 339-0500 or visit our website at www.candlewicklake.org.
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. Funds used to support: National Diabetes Research, Local Diabetes Awareness, North Boone, Belvidere & Belvidere North High School Scholarships, Boone County CASA, Belvidere Family YMCA, Heritage Days, Build-A-Bike & many other youth & community groups. The club meets on the first 3 Wednesdays of the month. Contact is Jermaine Pigee, P.O. Box 611, Belvidere, IL 61008 or jermainepigee@gmail.com or facebook.com/belviderecosmo.
Page 29 Lyle & Patti Lee 815-988-0249 State License No. 440000200 Visit our website at www.leeauctionservice.com L e e A u c t i o n L e e A u c t i o n Lee Auction S e r v i c e S e r v i c e Service Our Services Include: Residential & Commercial Real Estate Consignments, Estates, Liquidations & Collections Complete Cleanout Service Available Going, Going...Yours! Certified, Licensed And Insured 779-772-0117 H A L F P R I C E H A L F P R I C E HALF PRICE HEATING & AIR Servicing All Makes & Models A/C Clean & Check $75 Boone County Only GET COMFORTABLE Get hooked up with a better system for cooling or heating your home. Our energy-efficient air-conditioning and heating units are reliable, powerful & economical. Furnace & A/C Fully Installed “I’m locally owned and operated here in Belvidere.” Please Ask Us About Our Free Financing, Estimates & Rebates. Your Full Service Jewelry & Coin Dealer 880 Belvidere Rd., Belvidere bcoins60@yahoo.com goldsilverjewelrycoin.com Mon-Fri 10 AM - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 2 PM 815-547-7111 Sell us your coins, any currency, broken jewelry and sterling silver. We are the number one buyers in Northern Illinois gold/silver jewelry, gold/silver coins, Canadian gold and silver coins, foreign gold and all foreign collectible coins, proof sets, mint sets, single coins and collections. BELVIDERE COLLECTIBLE COINS WE PAY 10% MORE For Your Gold & SilverJewelry With This Ad.
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THE FUNDERBURG HOUSE: The 1906, 8,000 square foot, 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. and Alice Funderburg, owners of the Keene-Belvidere Canning Company, formerly known as K-B Farms. In 2019 the iconic Belvidere home was donated to the Boone County Historical Society and 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 and destination. It is available for rental and tours. Currently we are accepting reservations for tours every Saturday at 10 AM & 1 PM. Private group tours are also available by request. For more information on the Funderburg House please visit www.funderburghouse.org or call 815-544-8391. See our ad on page 5
IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY, 320 N. State, Belvidere. Ida Public Library began 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. The library also operates a 37-foot bookmobile with 3,000 items in a separate collection. As a member of the Prairie Cat Consortium, library patrons have access to materials in over 180 libraries. With digital resources like 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. The library holds over 500 programs 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 - 8 PM; Friday & Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM. Find Ida Public Library online at idapubliclibrary.org, or on Facebook & Instagram @idalibrary.
LULAC BELVIDERE COUNCIL 5303 meets once a month at 5:30 PM, location & date determined before meeting on our Facebook page. The League of United Latino American Citizens (LULAC) is the largest & oldest Hispanic organization in the U.S. LULAC advances the economic condition, education 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. LULAC Belvidere is a 501c(4) non-profit organization helping the advancement of the Latino community with programs useful in learning language, culture, jobs, training, parenting workshops, student mentoring, etc. Charitable donations support programs & scholarships for continuing education. 501c(4) is not tax deductible.
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 & Wellness, Family & Consumer Sciences; Community & Economic Development. For current programs or information, please call Monday-Friday 8-12 or 1-4:30 at 815-544-3710. Online at extension.illinois.edu/bdo/
815-544-2121 • 203 Logan Ave., Belvidere belviderefh.com
Belvidere Funeral Home & Cremation Service is familyowned and operated since 1906. We are known citywide for our compassionate commitment to all the families we serve. Over the last 100 years we have helped hundreds of families plan and carry out celebrations of the lives of their loved ones. We invite you to combine our services with your own ideas to create a memorable funeral service for your loved one.
THOUSAND TRAILS PINE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND, 5710 Shattuck Rd., Belvidere. 3 mi. southeast of Belvidere. Enjoy our spacious wooded camping resort. You can enjoy sites, within walking distance of all the recreation facilities. We have planned activities, swimming pool, activity center, volleyball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, arts & crafts, children’s playground, bingo/card playing, basketball, fishing, nature trail, & laundry. For reservations call 1-888-481-6348 (non-members) or 1-800-388-7788 (members). We offer full hook-up sites by reservation plus 4 cabin-style park model rentals & 20 primitive tent sites thousandtrails.com
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 follow us on Facebook.
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September 16-17 Pec Thing, Winnebago Co. Fairgrounds, 500 W. First St., Pecatonica, winnebagocountyfair.com
September 16-17 Capron Sesquecential Celebration, Capron Lions Park, 249 E. North St., Capron
Sept. 22-Oct. 29 Tebala Shrine Haunted House, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere
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Pioneers in Conservation-National Public Lands Day-Distillery Conservation Area
Blaine United Methodist Church, Grilled Pork Chop Dinner, 7200 Blaine Rd., Poplar Grove
September 24 Chicago FM Club Radio Expo, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere
September 28
Hunter United Methodist Church, Turkey Dinner, 3315 Hunter Rd., Caledonia
October 1 Prairie Riders Snowmobile Grass Drags, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, prairieriders.com
October 14-15 Fall Diddley Craft Show, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8847 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere, falldiddley.com
October 19 Hunter United Methodist Church, Beef Dinner, 3315 Hunter Rd., Caledonia
October 25 Downtown Trick or Treat Event Hosted By Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce, 4-7 PM
October 29
Blaine United Methodist Church Swiss Steak Dinner, 7200 Blaine Rd., Poplar Grove
October 29 American Legion Trunk or Treat, American Legion, 900 Chrysler Dr., Belvidere
October 30 IOU Halloween Parade, Downtown Belvidere
October 31 Belvidere Halloween Trick or Treat
November 3 Holiday Bazaar & Ham Ball, First United Methodist Church, 610 Bonus Ave., Belvidere, 9 AM-3 PM
November 11 Veterans Day Parade, Downtown Belvidere
November 24 Green Friday Volunteer Day, Boone County Conservation District, 603 N. Appleton Rd., Belvidere
November 30 Bo. Co. Museum of History Lecture Series, Belvidere Chrysler Plant, 314 S. State St., Belvidere, 6 PM
December 1 Hometown Christmas, Downtown Belvidere
December 2 Winter Holiday Walk, Bo. Co. Conservation District, 603 N. Appleton Rd., Belvidere, 5-8 PM
December 2-3 Marengo/Union Holiday House Walk, Located In Homes Throughout Marengo & Union
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Mercyhealth’s primary care providers offer compassionate care for you and your family at all stages of life. They’re your partner in health and can provide preventive care and screenings, identify and treat common conditions and guide your care when you’re ill. Additionally, the clinic offers physical therapy, laboratory and x-ray services.
Mercyhealth Belvidere 1747 Henry Luckow Ln. (815) 971-3030
Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm Saturday, 8 am-12 pm
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