Belvidere Republican

Blackhawk Woodcarvers prepare for 21st show

Blackhawk Woodcarvers prepare for 21st show

By Bob Balgemann Reporter ROCKFORD – Woodcarving is a fine art and it takes time to put together most creations. So some the 100 members of the Blackhawk Woodcarvers club are busy putting the finishing touches on what they plan to display at their 21st show. It will be held […]

 
 

Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Awards Stewardship Challenge Grant to the Parks and Conservation Foundation!

We are excited to announce that a grant award of up to $25,000 has been made to the local Parks and Conservation Foundation from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation’s (ICECF) 2015 Stewardship Challenge Grant Program. The Parks and Conservation Foundation was invited to submit a grant request to restore […]

 
 

Scholarships, oral history project announced at museum

Scholarships, oral history project announced at museum

By Bob Balgemann Reporter POPLAR GROVE – The Wings and Wheels Museum at Poplar Grove Airport is a busy place during the summer. Thursday, July 9 the Poplar Grove Aviation Education Association announced winners of seven scholarships, awarded annually to college students who are pursuing a career in aviation. And […]

 
 

This weekend in the Belvidere area

This weekend in the Belvidere area

Friday, July 17 The Chicagoland Mopar Car Show will occur in Buildings #1,2, and 3, the Dining Pavilion, and Grounds at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Please contact Roger or Diane Schmeling for more information at (815) 544-3147. http://www.chicagolandmopar.com/event/belvidere-mopar-happening/ The IDA public library will host “Music to My Ears! Arts Immersion” […]

 
 

Belvidere native awarded Midwest Dairy Association Scholarship

Belvidere native awarded Midwest Dairy Association Scholarship

FORREST– Emily Irwin of Belvidere, Ill., has been chosen as a scholarship recipient from the Illinois Division of Midwest Dairy Association. Irwin is one of three students to be awarded a scholarship from the organization’s 2015 Education Awards program, an annual initiative to financially assist college students from a dairy […]

 
 

Children learn, have fun, and stay active in local basketball camp

Children learn, have fun, and stay active in local basketball camp

BELVIDERE – Screams, whistles, and the sound of bouncing basketballs echoed through the Belvidere North High School gymnasium the week of Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10 as children ages of seven to 17 crowded into the gym to participate in the 34th annual Rockford All-Star Basketball Camp for […]

 
 

Summerfield Zoo hosts Zooapalooza to raise money after tornado

Summerfield Zoo hosts Zooapalooza to raise money after tornado

BELVIDERE – Just a few months back a tornado touched down and hit the Summerfield Zoo. It not only killed some of the animals there but it wrecked buildings, enclosures, and fences. In order to raise more funds to keep the Summerfield Zoo afloat, the Summerfield Zoo will host Zooapalooza. […]

 
 

Jefferson High School announces 30 year reunion and alumni bash

Jefferson High School announces 30 year reunion and alumni bash
 
 

Poplar Grove Lions Club announces Neighbors’ Night Battle of the Bands

Poplar Grove Lions Club announces Neighbors’ Night Battle of the Bands
 
 

Poplar Grove Lions Club announces Neighbor’s Night free concerts

Poplar Grove Lions Club announces Neighbor’s Night free concerts
 
 
 
 
 
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