Ratified - Not Denied!...

100 Anniversary Celebration of Women's Suffrage

CALLING FOR ARTISTS to submit works of all mediums for the next Womanspace gallery exhibit:

March 13 - May 10, 2020

The long struggle for women's suffrage shows us that activism isn't new but that is it has been woven into individual and collective stories of empowerment for a very long time.  Committed people have always brought about social and political change by grouping with others of like mind - and we still do this today.  In this exhibit, marking 100 years since the ratification of the 19th Amendment, artists will celebrate women's empowerment  - not only at the ballot box, but in all aspects of life.  Prepare yourself for a call to action in this visural exploration of power, purpose, pathos and possibility in "Ratified! Not Denied."

Submission deadline:  Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Contact Cherie Heck at [email protected] for contract and details.

Movers For Moms Starting This Spring!

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® believes every mom should be celebrated on Mother's Day and is teaming up with local organizations to collect essential items to be delivered to women living at the Remedies Renewing Lives domestic violence shelter this Mother's Day.

To donate items or to find out how you or your organization can join TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® and others in aiding mothers in crisis, contact Shannen at 815-633-3600 or via email at [email protected]

Have Some Fun & Support a Great Cause

One thousand at risk girls in the Rockford area learn about healthy relationships, STEM careeers, entreprenuership, business ethics, setting and achieveing goals, and helping others, all through the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) Project Opportunity outreach program.  For some girls in our area traditional, volunteer led Girl Scout troops, or most any other extra curricular activity for that matter, are not possible, due to financial constraints, a lack of available adults to lead Girl Scouts troops, or a lack of transportation.  For that reason Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois provides staff led Girl Scout troops for girls in this situation, at schools, community centers, and at other sites, making it possible for them to become Girl Scout members. 

To help fund Project Opportunity outreach troops GSNI holds two special events, Over the Edge 4 Girl Scouts (OTE4GS) and the Thin Mint Sprint.  This year Over the Edge 4 Girl Scouts will be held in Rockford, on May 30, 2020, at SupplyCore, 303 N. Main Street.  The event is an exciting outdoor adventure, where people raise funds for GSNI and earn the opportunity to rappel down the SupplyCore building.  The event also includes a street festival with family friendly activities.  Also included is the corporate challenge aspect of Toss the Boss, where groups of people fundraise together to send a boss/colleague OTE4GS!  There are MANY ways to participate in the event and we would love to have you be a part of it!  For more information visit www.girlscoutsni.org/ote or contact Lynn Momberger at 815-209-6664 or [email protected] Thank you!

Scrapbooking/Card Making Event

Rockford Area Creative Memories Scrapbooking Event

March 14th and 15th

Moose Lodge, 575 Beloit Rd, Belvidere IL

Grab a friend and enjoy a fun filled day of scrapbooking or card making. Learn new techniques and page layouts with our special guest, Diane Lampert, from Creative Memories home office.  Prizes and Make and Takes for everyone.  Newbies are welcome also.  Contact Robin Mann, [email protected] for more information.

Employment Services Informational Session

On Wednesday February 19, 2020 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM at 850 N. Church St., Goodwill is hosting an informational session on Employment Programs designed to assist individuals with barriers to employment. 

The Pregnancy Care Center's

Annual Celebrate Life Banquet

You are invited to The Pregnancy Care Center's Annual Celebrate Life Banquet on April 16, 2020 at Giovanni's. Doors open at 6pm, dinner at 6:30pm.

Nationally known speaker Ryan Dobson, son of Focus on the Family's Dr. James Dobson, will be sharing a challenging message and there will also be updates about the center and an amazing client testimony of the life change she experienced at The PCC.

Tickets and more information can be found at www.thepregnancycarecenter.org/events. 

GALentine's Day 

Friday, February 7

Prairie Street Brewing Company- 200 Prairie Street, Rockford,  IL

6:00 pm  Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres, wine tasting and raffles.  9:00 pm Music provided bt Boy Band Review

Benefiting:  Nikolas Ritschel Foundation

Enrich ~ Encourage ~ Strengthen

Help us Bring Joy 

The mission of the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation is to enrich, encourage, and strengthen the faith and hope of our young adult cancer warriors.  During a period of time where good news is difficult to find, the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation is able to provide a helping hand by granting a wish that can truly change the life of the young cancer warrior and their family.   In 2019 the Foundation delivered 54 wishes in 19 states!!!  https://www.nikolasritschelfoundation.org.    

Through your participation in this fundraiser you will be helping to fulfil the mission of the Nikolas Ritschel foundation.  We are not asking for donations.  We are just asking that you consider shopping at a different store for basic essentials that you are already purchasing somewhere else.

Nik’sFoundation will benefit, month after month, year after year, when you become a Melaleuca customer.  It is common that once customers enroll many remain members for life due to the exceptional quality and value of the product line. This fundraiser will create a residual income stream for Nik’s Foundation indefinitely. 

To learn more about becoming a member of the Online Shopping Club to support Nik’s Foundation please contact Carol Lamb, 815-624-4485, [email protected]  

It is an honor and privilege to be working with Kelli Ritschel-Boehle and Lydia Bainter on this project and hope that you will join Nik's Tribe in supporting this very worthy cause.  

Five Ways to Lead When You're Not in Charge

A leading authority on women's leadership, Jo Miller is a sought-after, dynamic and engaging speaker who emboldens women to step into the leadership pipeline. 

You don't need a title to be a leader and accomplish amazing things.  Your leadership presence - how others experience you as a leader - is being shaped in every interaction you have. 

Join us Thursday, April 30th from 8:00-11:30 for an exciting and informative morning full of learning.  

Go to www.rockfordnetwork.org for more information and to register!

NEW MEMBER SPECIAL at

ROCKFIT PERSONAL TRAINING STUDIO

Coffee & Dessert Club

Join us in discussing current events, the economy and investing, in a relaxed, informal setting. It's a great way to get to know one another.

Coffee & treats on me!

February 20 3-4:30 p.m.

or

February 29 9-10:30 a.m.

Please let us know if you & a guest will be joining us so we have enough treats! 815-637-1668

4021 N Mulford Rd Loves Park, IL 61111

Are You Ready to Lead with HeaRt?

Scherck Consulting and Jayme Durkee Coaching are pleased to invite you to join us for Leading with HeaRt, an all-day event for organizational leadership and HR professionals to develop their leadership potential.

March 2, 2020 from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM at Velvet Buffalo in Beloit, Wisconsin

Leading with HeaRt is a series of workshops where you can expect to increase your courage to lead in difficult situations and broaden your impact, both within your organization and in the wider world. 

Learn about

The impact of culture on business organizations

How to utilize your head and your heart in decision-making

How to utilize better time management and self care to create organizations that will change the world.

If you're interested in attending or sponsoring this event, please contact [email protected]