UNLESS NOTED, ALL EVENTS ARE IN BELVIDERE.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 11
2nd City Chorus performance at the Community Building Complex of Boone County, 111 First St., in Belvidere. For information, call 815-639-9692.
Thunderfest, fundraiser sponsored by Blue Thunder Boosters, 5 p.m. to midnight, at Poplar Grove Wings and Wheels Museum. Steak dinner, live and silent auction and dancing. Tickets are $25 tickets and available at the BNHS athletic office, home football games and several local businesses. Must be 21 to attend.
Old Farmin’ Days 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1171 Rockton Road, Caledonia. Antique farm equipment demonstrations, tractor pulls, petting zoo, wagon rides, chainsaw art, blacksrnithing and more. Donations accepted.
The Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society meets 1:30 p.m. at Boone County Historical Museum, 311 Whitney Blvd., Belvidere. Lecture and tour of genealogical research center. All interested persons are welcome. For details, call 815-239-1040 or visit www.rootsweb.com/~ilwbcgs.
SUNDAY, SEPT 12
Dancing in the Streets fundraiser for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer noon at B&B Pub, 13502 Julie Drive. BNHS cheerleaders, Zumba, line dancing, live music, cake walk, crafters, dunk tank, kid's crafts. Admission: non-perishable food item for Belvidere-Boone County Food Pantry or a bra for Breast Oasis organization.
MONDAY, SEPT. 13
Tai Chi demonstration 3:30 p.m. at the Keen Age Center, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, in Belvidere. For information, call 815-544-9893.
TUESDAY SEPT. 14
Pre-retirement presentation by Social Security representative 6 p.m. Boone County
Council on Aging, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere. Topics: eligibility, enrollment, what types of benefits are available, and how to apply for benefits. Call for information: 815-544-9893.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 18
ALERTA’s annual Hispanic Festival at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Live entertainment, contests, food, coronation of Senorita ALERTA, and other events. Parade at noon, State St. and Logan Ave. to Marshall St.
Roast Turkey Dinner at Cherry Valley United Methodist Church, 112 S. Cherry St., Cherry Valley. Served 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. Adults $8, kids $3. Includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, beverage and dessert. Call 815-332-5075 for reservation for large group or take out service. Handicapped accessible.
"Fall Colors Tour of Homes" 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., sponsored by Belvidere Panhellenic Society to benefit scholarship program. Four homes on tour plus vendors, bake sale, pumpkin sale. For information, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Flora Grange celebrating 100 years of service. 7 to 10 p.m. at the Flora Grange Hall, Stone Quarry Road, Belvidere. Event to include dancing and more. For information, call 815-547-6173 or 815-262-7793.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 19
ALERTA’s annual Hispanic Festival at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Live entertainment, contests, food, coronation of Senorita ALERTA, and other events.
Flora Grange open house celebrating 100 years of service, 2 p.m. at Flora Grange Hall, Stone Quarry Road, Belvidere. For information, call 815-547-6173 or 815-262-7793.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 21
The Colors of Fall buffet dinner 5 to 7 p.m. at Belvidere Moose Lodge #295, 575 Beloit Road. A community service project benefiting the Boone County Council on Aging Building Fund. Adults $10, children 4-12 $5, children 3 and under free. Tickets on sale at Moose Lodge #295 or Keenage Age Center, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane. Tickets sold at the door for $2 more per ticket.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 25
Organ concert and spaghetti dinner 5:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 217 East Hurlbut Ave., in Belvidere. Freewill offerings welcome. For information, call the Rev. Joyce Beaulieu at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at 815-544-2635 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Friends of Cherry Valley Library, 755 East State St., "Fall into Books" sale through Oct. 3. For information, call 815-332-5161.
Caledonia Congregational Church Fall Bazaar and Luncheon, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, Oak and Randolph streets, in Caledonia. Fall holiday décor, baked goods, church cookbook, treasure shop and farmer’s market. Chicken and biscuit luncheon $7.Admission to the bazaar is free. Call 815-543-6945 for details.
SATURDAY, OCT. 16
Jewels To Jeans II fundraiser at the Community Building Complex of Boone County, 111 West First St. Live music, dessert auction, silent auction and more.
SATURDAY, OCT. 23
Boone County Harvest Fest 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Kishwaukee riverfront, Belvidere Park and Baltic Mill. Scarecrow contest, farm market, wine/beer tasting , local cheeses and more. Also 5 to 9 p.m. at Spencer Park and pavilion with hay rides, bonfire, square dancing and food. Benefits Kishwaukee Riverfront Path development. For information, visit www.boonecountyharvestfest.com.
