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Rockford High School and Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet School

Come join others for some fun and exercise in our Men’s over 35 basketball pick up league. Weds at 630pm and Saturdays at 8am! Must be 35 or older. Please see our men's open basketball for 18-35 group.

Wed/Sat, Aug 23 - Dec 27

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

35 yr.

Rockford Middle School, Rockford Community Center, and Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet School

Men's open Basketball (18-35)

Men’s Open Basketball – Pick-Up Play Looking to stay active and have some fun? Join us for Men’s Open Basketball! Wednesdays at 6:30 PM Saturdays at 8:00 AM This open play is for men ages 18 and up. ➡️ Want to play with those closer to your age? Check out our Over 35 League, designed for players 35+ who want a competitive but fun atmosphere. Come get some exercise, meet new people, and enjoy the game! ?

Wed/Sat, Aug 27 - Dec 27

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Easy Partner Dancing

Looking for a fun way to move, connect, and try something new? This easygoing dance class is perfect for couples who just want to enjoy dancing - whether it’s for an upcoming event or simply for a unique date night. You’ll learn simple patterns and turns based on classic ballroom moves, all set to your favorite music - from old-school hits to today’s pop, rock, and country. No pressure, no stress - just a relaxed, supportive environment where everyone can have a great time. Think you have two left feet? You’re in the right place! This class is beginner-friendly and designed to make dancing fun and easy for everyone. Couples stay together throughout the class. Wear something comfortable and come ready for a fun night out with your special partner! All ages of partnered adults and teens 16+ are welcome. For more information, visit www.ConstantineDance.com.

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Writing for online blogs, Magazines, and websites.

You don’t need a journalism degree or previously published articles to write for anyone’s online blog, magazine, or website. Some opportunities offer exposure, while many pay well -- $1 a word and more. In this fast-paced session, you will learn how to: find ideas, sources, and more than 1,000 opportunities that pay, conduct interviews and create interesting content, protect your copyright, write query letters, and then use this credibility to sell other articles or even your self published novel. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Wed, Oct 1

4:00 - 6:00 PM

Virtual

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Make Money Pet Sitting (after school/work)

Do you love animals…especially dogs? Learn how to make extra money after school or work by watching dogs or other pets, usually in the pet’s home. You will learn about feeding, watering, and exercising pets, how to make a good impression as well as what questions to ask when interviewing for a pet sitting job, and what to do when a dog has behavioral issues. You will also discover other services you can offer to make more money, such as dog walking, grooming, puppy training, etc. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. This class is taught by a seasoned professional pet sitter and a longtime entrepreneur. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Wed, Oct 1

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Virtual

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Write a Riveting Mystery, Suspense, or Crime Story

Become a mystery writer for fun or profit! You will discover the different sub-genres and three-act story structure of mystery writing and create an intriguing cast of characters. Learn how to research and pick your setting, make sure your opening grabs readers’ attention, use “red herrings” to misdirect your readers and create suspense until you’re ready for the final reveal. Publishing options will also be discussed. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Thu, Oct 2

4:00 - 6:00 PM

Virtual

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Start your own Online business! A Beginner’s Guide (including the top 25 online businesses to start)

Looking for ways to make money online? Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. You will learn how to: find a gap in a niche market and fill it;build your own website, and market your business effectively (including SEO) so potential customers will find you; take care of business forms and taxes; create multiple sources of income (including Affiliate commissions). You’ll also get info about the 25 most popular online businesses to start. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Thu, Oct 2

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Virtual

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Introduction to Screenwriting for Television or Movies

In this comprehensive session, you will learn about special screenwriting terms and formats for television and the big screen. You will also learn how to plot a story, develop characters, and execute your work in the proper screenwriting format. You will discover the difference between a Treatment, a Spec Script and a Shooting Script and when to do each. And, you’ll get an inside look into the business of selling your script to agents and producers. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Fri, Oct 3

4:00 - 6:00 PM

Virtual

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Beginner's Guide to Getting Published

If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past the editor's desk. You will discover how to: *become a “published” writer overnight *submit manuscripts the correct way *find the right publisher for your work *write irresistible query letters *determine when and how to get an agent *100 ways to make money as a freelance writer If you really want to succeed, this step-by-step workshop is a must! Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Fri, Oct 3

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Virtual

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How to write your life story (for fun or profit)

You don’t need to be famous to have a legacy to leave behind. Create an inspirational autobiography for family, friends, and others. Learn how to recall vivid memories, analyze events and people that shaped who you are, and bring your story to life. Your handout, included in the class fee, will have an outline to help you organize and write your memoir step-by-step. Printing/publishing options will also discussed. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Adult Contemporary Jazz

Adults - It’s your time to dance...Get in your exercise without realizing it! Increase flexibility, balance and rhythm as we put steps to music including turns, kicks and more. Learn fluid movement and how to express with your body as we add the exciting element of contemporary to the class this year! Open to all skill levels. This class performs in our recital at the end of the season! Wear comfortable clothes you can move in. Split sole jazz shoes preferred, black or tan. Instructor: Kayleen.

Mon, Oct 6 - Mar 9 2026

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Adult Tappy

Our popular Adult Tappy Hour returns! We start off easy with basic steps then ramp up into combinations. Open to all skill levels – join us for tapping fun! Works balance, coordination and rhythm. Develop musicality putting tap steps to music. Emphasis on quality sounds and technique for solid tap foundation. Broadway style tap infused with rhythm technique. This class performs in our recital at the end of the season! Dance or athletic attire. Oxford type tap shoe preferred, black or tan. Instructor: Melonie.

Mon, Oct 6 - Mar 2 2026

7:10 - 8:10 PM

FREE! Mental Health Cafes

Dealing with your own mental health challenges or those of a friend? MN ranks 4 th in most depressed in the nation and 25% of Minnesotans live with mental illness. Join a supportive conversation about living with mental illness. A welcoming laid back place to share what is working and not with encouragement and resources for all. We’ll cover a topic for 20 minutes then have open discussion for 40 minutes. All are welcome. Facilitated by Gale Reitan who has a passion for mental health and a master’s degree in counseling. Each of the 4 nights will have a different topic. Sign up for one or all 4! These classes are FREE, but we want to gauge interest by having you register. Sept. 9th: Chaos of New Beginnings Oct. 7th: Losing Daylight November, 11th: Who is afraid of the Holidays? December 9th: The Solace of Winter

Tue, Oct 7

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Rockford Community Center

Tue, Nov 11

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Rockford Community Center

Tue, Dec 9

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Rockford Community Center

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Adult Open Pickleball: Intermediate/Advanced

Come join the fastest growing sport in America! Pickleball is played similar to tennis, but on a smaller court using a wooden paddle and a ball similar to a wiffle ball. A one-time fee allows you to come play pick-up style games with other pickleball enthusiasts! Choose from one or two nights a week! (We do have a few paddles that you can borrow if needed. ) This year we will have two different groups so that you can play against others at the approximately the same level. Please note that there will be some Wednesdays or Fridays that we will need to cancel and/or change the time due to school events/rentals. You can’t beat our price of only $2hr to play this fun sport!) Register for either: Beginner/Novice or Intermediate/advanced levels.

Wed/Fri, Oct 8 - Dec 19

Adult Open Pickleball: Beginner/Novice

Wed/Fri, Oct 8 - Dec 19

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Women's Indoor Volleyball

Indoor women's volleyball from Oct. -March with Tow Levels of Play! (GOLD: Highest level of play. Players are highly skilled, proficient, and have great knowledge of the game and strategy. Players are above average with significant experience serving, passing, blocking. SILVER: Many players have average to above average ability. Teams consistently implement, with success, the basic skills of serving, passing, and blocking. Teams play five games per match and matches are held in the Rockford Community Center or the High School gyms. Sunday evenings with games starting at 5pm and/or 7pm. This is an adult league, therefore, the minimum age to play is 18. Rosters are due by the first game and should be filled with all subs by Dec. 1st. Please note that at this point, we are just signing up to create teams. The cost is $225 per team and full payment must be made by Jan. 1st to finish the season and compete in play-offs.

Sun, Oct 19 - Mar 8 2026

Flower Hour: Falling for Flowers

An hour of fresh flower fun with Sunshine Supply! Cute as a Pumpkin! Learn how to create a fall themed flower arrangement in a cute pumpkin vase! We will help you every “stem” of the way! It is always a great time to “Fall for Flowers” this time of year!

Thu, Oct 30

12 yr.

Flower Hour: Home(made)for the Holidays

Fresh, Fir, Fun, Morning Workshop! A morning filled with “Flower Hour” fun for everyone! The morning workshop will consist of creating 3 different fresh fir creations just in time for the holiday season! Make and Take : Wreath (14" grapevine wreath with fresh evergreens), Potpourri (1 for yourself and 1 to gift!), Swag (a holiday swag with festive embellishments).

Sat, Nov 15

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

14 yr.

Health Directive Planning/POLST

Does your family have any idea what your wishes are for life sustaining treatment? Save them the stress of not having a clue. For everyone 18 years and older, this is a perfect gift to give and it is FREE! Once a quarter at this workshop, you’ll be able to complete your Physicians Orders for Life Saving Treatment and Health Care Directive. Not selling life insurance or wills or trusts. Just an informative presentation for 20 minutes and then you have a chance to complete your forms. All are welcome. Facilitated by Gale Reitan, a trained chaplain.

Tue, Nov 18

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Rockford Community Center

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Flower Hour: Grateful Hearts Gather Here

Create a Thanksgiving themed arrangement with fresh, beautiful blooms! This beautiful thanksgiving themed flower arrangement will be in a loaf pan, which can be used later in the kitchen! Don’t miss out on this popular class!

Tue, Nov 25

12 yr.

Flower Hour: Elegance and Evergreen

Create an outdoor winter pot to bring home to enjoy all winter long! This class includes step by step instructions on how to create a beautiful winter pot, the planter pot, evergreens and winter decor items.

Mon, Dec 1

12 yr.