Weekend events for Friday, Feb. 26 through Sunday, Feb. 28

Cod, chips and peas

Friday, Feb. 26
St. James School of Belvidere will host a Fish Fry Dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The dinner will include an all you can eat baked or hand beer battered fried cod served with Mac and cheese, French fries, coleslaw, vegetables, salad, and dessert. The Fish Fry Dinner is open to the public and costs $9.50 for adults (with family discounts available), $8.50 for seniors, with an additional $1 off for seniors who dine between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. The dinner will take place at 320 Logan Ave. in Belvidere.
North Boone Fire District #3 Explorer Post 2100 All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Poplar Grove Fire Department, Route 173 in Poplar Grove. Dinner includes Spaghetti Dinner, Salad, Garlic Bread and Beverages.

Saturday, Feb. 27
The Belvidere High School boys’ sophomore basketball team will compete in the Belvidere Soph. Tournament at 9 a.m. at BHS.
Belvidere North High School sophomore boys’ basketball team will compete in the Belvidere High School tournament.
The Belvidere High School Girls junior varsity cheerleading team will cheer in the Belvidere Soph. basketball tournament at 9 a.m. at Belvidere High School.
The Cherry Valley Public Library will host a Mini Golf and Silent Auction Fundraiser. The Silent Auction goes until 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28. Mini-golf times are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and has an entry fee of $5. To reserve a tee time, call (815) 332-5161.
Pooch-A-Palooza Beach Party from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall (Door #4) at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1045 Belvidere Road. Parents bring your children ages PreK- 2nd Grade for a morning of tropical fun with Kye and Bekah Comfort Dogs and some of their Comfort Dog Friends. Call 815-544-8058 to register.

Sunday, Feb. 28
The Cherry Valley Public Library will host a Mini Golf and Silent Auction Fundraiser. The Silent Auction goes until 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28. Mini-golf times are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and has a $5 entry fee. To reserve a tee time, call (815) 332-5161.
Boone County Pomona Grange host Chili Dinner and Craft Show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boone County Community Grange

Chili with sour cream

Hall, located at 8791 Route 76 (Fairgrounds). Chili dinner is $5 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under.
NASR Belvidere hosts Hug an Athlete 5K Run/Walk/Roll at Doty Park Pavilion in Belvidere at 1 p.m. The funds raised from the event will go to the Belvidere Pirates Special Olympics team. For more information, visit huganathlete5k.org.
The Grove Church and First Presbyterian Church will honor local men and women of service in the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and the Belvidere Police Department at the Grove Church, located at 4210 Countryside Estates in Poplar Grove at 6 p.m. Please RSVP by Feb. 23 by texting or calling (815) 569-0271 or by emailing [email protected].