The Rockford IceHogs 2026-27 season will start with an Opening Night Block Party presented by Hard Rock Casino-Rockford on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 4-6:30 p.m. outside the BMO Center. This year will feature live music by That 70’s Band, local food trucks, kids’ activities, a T-shirt giveaway, and a red-carpet walk by IceHogs players prior to the team's home opener […]
Stewards of Children® (In-Person Training with Physical Workbooks Only) The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford's MERIT Program is excited to offer Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children training. Darkness to Light is dedicated to empowering adults with the knowledge and tools to prevent child sexual abuse through education, awareness, and stigma reduction. The Stewards of Children® program, facilitated […]
Presented By: Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) Your voice makes a difference! By working together, we can help prevent both gun-related suicides and homicides among our youth. Please join the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford (LWVGR), Rockford Area Moms Demand Action (RAMDA), and the Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) as we build upon […]
Join Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc. (CCS) for the Thrive Together Community Fair, a free, family-friendly community event bringing Rockford-area residents, families, organizations, and local partners together for a day of connection, resources, opportunities, and fun! Taking place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at CCS, the Thrive Together Community Fair is designed […]
Presented by TPN.health and Financially Sponsored By BrentCare Behavioral Health This presentation explores how parents’ nervous-system responses shape family interactions and influence patterns of connection and conflict. Participants will learn to recognize escalation cycles, regulate their own responses during difficult moments, repair relational ruptures, and model healthier emotional regulation. Practical, trauma-informed strategies will help parents […]
RACMI Community of Practice: Empowering People Through Advocacy & Support - The Arc Who Are We? Your classmates. Your co-workers. Your neighbors. Your friends. Your family. The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties has been serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1966, when local parents with children with Down Syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy […]
Presented by TPN.health and Financially Sponsored By BrentCare Behavioral Health This presentation explores the psychological and relational factors that may contribute to excessive gaming, including avoidance, anxiety, depression, social needs, reward-seeking, and executive-functioning challenges. Participants will learn to look beyond screen time and better understand the needs gaming may be meeting. The presentation offers practical […]
The conference will provide a safe and welcoming space for advocates, providers, peers, family members, and community leaders to come together, sharing experiences, learning from one another, and inspiring new ways forward. Through collaboration and dialogue, we aim to deepen our collective impact and continue advancing NAMI’s mission across the state. This year’s theme, “Bridging Gaps […]
MERIT presents the Protecting Innocence Symposium 2026 The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford's Medical Evaluation and Response Initiative Team (MERIT) doesn't just provide clinical support to abused children of the community; it also educates the community to ensure safety for all. Learning objectives: • Analyze the role of prevention, family strengthening and systems […]
When clients want to talk politics, you can find yourself holding your breath knowing you’re navigating contentious terrain. And let’s be honest — it’s not always easy to know what to do or how to keep your cool when your clients express views drastically different from your own. When approached with ethical clarity and intention, […]
🎃 It’s Official: Goodwill's Annual Spooktacular Job Fair 2026 Is Here! This event is about bringing employers, community partners, and job seekers together under one roof to create connections and opportunities across our community. Calling all job seekers and employers to join us! 📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026 ⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM 📍 […]
