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75th Anniversary Year!
November 10, 2022 Vol. 76 No. 41
CIRCULATION 20,300
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Published Every Thursday By Ed & Matt Branom
BOONE COUNTY SHOPPER AD DEADLINES For Tuesday, November 22nd Issue DISPLAY AD DEADLINE: Thursday, Nov. 17th, 12:00 Noon WANT AD DEADLINE: Thursday Nov. 17th, 5:00 PM
NORBEST TURKEYS $
815-544-2166
1.59LB
WE WILL BE CLOSED Thursday Thanksgiving Day
OPENING DAY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 weather permitting
SAVE THE DATE
For These Special Events At The Rink
Opening Night/Hometown Christmas Parade - Dec 2 Rockford Ice Hogs Annual Outdoor Practice - Dec 5 Skate with Santa - Dec 9 • Disco Night - Jan 13 ‘90s Night - Feb 17 • Rink Closing Night - March 5
FACILITY RENTALS
ICE SKATING LESSONS
Rental reservations are on a first come, first paid basis. For more rental information, please call 815-547-9557 x35. Weekdays & Weekends Non-Hockey (4-10 pm) $100/hr Weekdays & Weekends Hockey (4-10 pm) $150/hr Daily Admission: Adults (18+) $5 Children (4-17) $3 • 3 yrs. & under Free 2022-23 Season Pass: Individual $40 Family of Two $60 • $15 ea. additional member
Tot Beginner This class is designed to help children six and younger to develop the ABC’s movement: Agility, Balance, Coordination. Off-ice orientation prior to the first skating class. Equipment check: Proper fit and lacing of skates and appropriate attire. Skates provided. (TK) Location: Riverside Ice Arena • Min/Max: 4/10
Youth Beginner Skate Lessons These lessons are for the older child who wants to learn how to skate. Skill focus will be on march & glide across the ice, backward wiggles, forward one foot glide, forward & backward edge swizzles. Skates provided. (TK) Location: Riverside Ice Arena • Min/Max: 4/10
Code Age R/NR Fee Dates Time Day Register by 115002-01 3-6 $25-$35 1/9-23 6:15-7pm MON 1/4 115002-02 3-6 $25-$35 2/6-20 6:15-7pm MON 2/1
Code Age R/NR Fee Dates Time Day Register by 115003-01 7-15 $25-$35 1/11-25 6:15-7pm WED 1/6 115003-02 7-15 $25-$35 2/8-22 6:15-7pm WED 2/3
HOLIDAY LIGHTS DISPLAY DECEMBER 2ND-31ST
HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS LIGHT UP THE NIGHT PARADE - DECEMBER 2ND
Help us light up Belvidere Park & join our Holiday Lights display! Businesses, organizations, schools & churches are welcome to participate. Another opportunity is to become a Santa’s Sleigh Team member. There are varying levels of involvement to best meet your organization’s needs. Stay tuned for more details as we bring the Holidays to Belvidere Park. (PK)
Steps off at 5:30 pm. Join us in welcoming Santa to the Hometown Christmas evening Celebration. All businesses & organizations are welcome to join the parade by entering a float or walking groups. Participation is free, but all groups must pre-register. Entry forms can be found at www.belviderepark.org or by contacting Katie Inman 815-547-5711 x17 or kinman@belviderepark.org (KI)
2022 2 022 Winter
GO Guide 815-547-5711
In Homes Now & Available Online
ROOM & GYMNASIUM RENTALS If you need a room or gym space for your special occasion, look no further than the Rivers Edge Recreation Center. We have 4 different multipurpose rooms, a service kitchen and an air-conditioned gymnasium. Each multipurpose room holds a maximum of 48 people. Tables and chairs are provided. For more information to rent for your special day, call (815)547-9557. *Set Up / Take Down Fee - ($25.00).
FOR PROGRAM DETAILS OR TO REGISTER VISIT BELVIDEREPARK.ORG A SOLDIER’S PERSPECTIVE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH Featuring: Chuck Larson Retired Belvidere High School Teacher & Vietnam War Veteran Will Speak About “A Soldier’s Perspective of the Vietnam War.” Following The Lecture Will Be The Grand Opening Of The New Military Exhibit With Exhibits From The Civil War To Modern Wars.
5-6 PM Exhibit Preview 6-7 PM Presentation by Chuck Larson 7-8 PM Museum Open
$5 Members $10 Non-M embers Veterans FREE
815-544-8391 314 S. State St., Belvidere bcmuseumofhistory.org
Christmas
GALA
& wine tasting at the Funderburg House
December 9th, 6- 10 PM Sample 40 Wines Provided by Artale. Live Music & Caroling, Christmas Tree Walk Throughout The Mansion, Hors de oeuvres & bar, Silent auction, Special Gifts For Every Guest, & More! All Proceeds Benefit The Boone County Historical Society.
$100 per guest, limited availability Call 815-544-8391 For Reservations 605 N. State Street, Belvidere funderburghouse.org