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THURSDAY, OCT. 31

Free mid-day workout, Belvidere Family YMCA, 220 Locust St., Belvidere, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Workout to Beachbody programs like “Insanity” or “Turbo Jam.” All fitness levels welcome. Call the Y with questions (815) 547-5307.

Belvidere Trick or Treating, 4-8 p.m.

Village of Cherry Valley Trick or Treating, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Village of Poplar Grove Trick-or-Treating 4-7 p.m.

Halloween Party with Trick or Treating for children, Northwoods Care Centre, 2250 Pearl St., Belvidere; 6:30-8 p.m. Register for bicycle giveaway.

Timberlane Trick or Treating 5-8 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 1

Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon, First United Methodist Church, 610 Bonus Avenue, Belvidere. Bake Sale and Bazaar 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Ham Ball Luncheon with salads, rolls, dessert and drink 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets $10. Bazaar features handmade items and crafts, Grandma's Attic featuring collectibles and gently used Christmas items, and Coffee Corner. The church is handicapped accessible. For more information or for luncheon tickets call 815-544-3479.

St. John’s UCC of Belvidere Bazaar and Bake Sale, 401 N. Main St., Belvidere, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Handcrafted items, gifts, baked goods, raffles. Handicapped accessible from the parking lot entrance.

Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos Celebration, 6–7:30pm, Ida Public Library-Sullivan Meeting Room. Day of the Dead with your friends and family. Try traditional foods, listen to music, decorate sugar skulls, and make a skull craft. Fun for the whole family.

SATURDAY, NOV. 2

Veteran’s Remembrance Day, 11 a.m. Cherry Valley Memorial Park (Log Cabin), marching to Baumann Park for the ceremony. Please arrive at 10:45 a.m. and bring United States flag to carry in the parade.

St. John’s UCC of Belvidere Bazaar and Bake Sale, 401 N. Main St., Belvidere, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Handcrafted items, gifts, baked goods, raffles. Handicapped accessible from the parking lot entrance.

Jewels to Jeans V Dinner Dance; social 5:30 p.m., dessert auction 6:30 p.m., dinner 7:15 p.m., Dale Rhode & The Crossroads band at 8 p.m. Tickets $30, available at the Keen Age Center, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere. Proceeds benefit Boone County Council on Aging.

Kingston United Methodist Turkey Dinner, served 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. 121 W. First St., Kingston. $9 adults, $4 children. Complete dinner includes dessert. Carry-outs, gift certificates. (815) 784-2010.

SUNDAY, NOV. 3

Monroe Township Firefighters’ Assoc. all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast, 7-11 a.m. At fire station, 104 West St., Monroe Center. $8 adults, $4 children ages 6-12. Ages 5 and under free.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6

Veteran’s Coffee, 2:30 p.m. Keen Age Center, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere. A time for

sharing memories and experiences over some coffee and treats. All veterans from any branch and time of service are welcome. Spouses are also welcome.

THURSDAY, NOV. 7

Free mid-day workout, Belvidere Family YMCA, 220 Locust St., Belvidere, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Workout to Beachbody programs like “Insanity” or “Turbo Jam.” All fitness levels welcome. Call the Y with questions (815) 547-5307.

FRIDAY, NOV. 8

“FrUiTCaKeS,” a comedy, 7 p.m., presented by the Main Street Players of Boone County, at the Community Building Complex of Boone County, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. Call 800-741-2963 for tickets or see www.mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com for more information.

SATURDAY, NOV. 9

Kingston Friendship Center All–you-can-eat breakfast, 120 S. Main St., Kingston. 7 to 11 a.m. $7 adults, $3 children age 4 and under. Carry-outs. Eggs cooked to order, pancakes, waffles, biscuits/gravy, corned beef hash, bacon, sausage patties, and more. Contact (815) 784-3921.

First Presbyterian Church Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 221 N. Main St., Belvidere. Christmas crafts and decorations, homemade baked goods, luncheon $9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Call the church at (815) 544-6402 for reservations – no tickets will be sold at the door.

“FrUiTCaKeS,” a comedy, 7 p.m., presented by the Main Street Players of Boone County, at the Community Building Complex of Boone County, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. Call 800-741-2963 for tickets or see www.mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com for more information.

“Christmas in the Country,” 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sandwich High School, Lynn Haskin Grade School, Sandwich Middle. Over 150 crafters, bake sale, door prizes. Admission $2. South of Rt. 34 on Wells, Lions and Dayton Sts.

SUNDAY, NOV. 10

Belvidere Veterans Day Parade, 9:30 a.m. starting from City Parking Lot 5 to State Street bridge for short ceremony, and ending at Veteran's Memorial on West Lincoln Ave. with closing ceremony. In case of inclement weather, ceremonies 10 a.m. at VFW Post 1461, 1210 W. Lincoln Ave. For information, call the VFW at 815-544-2014 or the American Legion at 815-547-7216.

“FrUiTCaKeS,” a comedy, 2 p.m., presented by the Main Street Players of Boone County, at the Community Building Complex of Boone County, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. Call 800-741-2963 for tickets or see www.mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com for more information.

“Christmas in the Country,” 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sandwich High School, Lynn Haskin Grade School, Sandwich Middle. Over 150 crafters, bake sale, door prizes. Admission $2. South of Rt. 34 on Wells, Lions and Dayton Sts.

TUESDAY, NOV. 12

Senior Moments group, Cherry Valley Library, 10:30 a.m. music presentation by Chip Messiner, radio DJ. Registration is required by calling 815-332-5161. The library is located at 755 E. State St., Cherry Valley.

THURSDAY, NOV. 14

Free mid-day workout, Belvidere Family YMCA, 220 Locust St., Belvidere, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Workout to Beachbody programs like “Insanity” or “Turbo Jam.” All fitness levels welcome. Call the Y with questions (815) 547-5307.

FRIDAY, NOV. 15

“FrUiTCaKeS,” a comedy, 7 p.m., presented by the Main Street Players of Boone County, at the Community Building Complex of Boone County, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. Call 800-741-2963 for tickets or see www.mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com for more information.

SATURDAY, NOV. 16

“FrUiTCaKeS,” a comedy, 7 p.m., presented by the Main Street Players of Boone County, at the Community Building Complex of Boone County, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. Call 800-741-2963 for tickets or see www.mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com for more information.

Turkey Supper/Bake Sale, Garden Prairie United Church of Christ, Garden Prairie Road and Rt. 20, 4-7 p.m. Adults $9, children 6-12 $4, under 6 free. Crafts, Sunday School bake sale. Call Ruth Ross 815-597-4421 with questions.

SUNDAY, NOV. 17

“FrUiTCaKeS,” a comedy, 2 p.m., presented by the Main Street Players of Boone County, at the Community Building Complex of Boone County, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. Call 800-741-2963 for tickets or see www.mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com for more information.

Big Thunder Grange Toy Show and Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Community Grange Hall, located at the Boone County Fairgrounds, on Route 76. Many toy vendors , crafts, food. Admission $2. For more information call Dean: 815-547-8380.

THURSDAY, NOV. 21

Free mid-day workout, Belvidere Family YMCA, 220 Locust St., Belvidere, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Workout to Beachbody programs like “Insanity” or “Turbo Jam.” All fitness levels welcome. Call the Y with questions (815) 547-5307.

“Managing Diabetes through the Holidays,” 6 p.m., U of I Extension, 205 Cadillac Ct., Unit 5, Belvidere. Registered dietician and diabetes educator, Marilyn Csernus to lead program. $5 per person. Register at 815-544-3710 or online at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo.

FRIDAY, NOV. 22

Holiday Bake Sale & Bazaar, Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 108 N. Fifth Street, Rockford. Friday 10 a.m.-5:30p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Variety of Greek baked goods, gift shop, bazaar, gift baskets, cookbooks. Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Advance order bakery items at 815-282-9593.

SATURDAY, NOV. 23

Holiday Bake Sale & Bazaar, Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 108 N. Fifth Street, Rockford. Friday 10 a.m.-5:30p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Variety of Greek baked goods, gift shop, bazaar, gift baskets, cookbooks. Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Advance order bakery items at 815-282-9593.

TUESDAY, NOV. 26

Caregivers Support Group, 2 p.m., Keen Age Center, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere.  Come, relax, and take some time for yourself. Programs vary. Please call Susan at (815) 544-9893 with any questions.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27

Rudolf Fun Run/Walk/Stroll through Belvidere Park; 6 p.m. start, to view Holiday Lights Display. Hot chocolate and cider served afterwards. Entry fees. See www.belviderepark.org for more information.

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