SEGMENT #1: Council of Rockford Gardeners Annual Garden Walk July 9

In this episode, Arch Smith from the Council of Rockford Gardeners outlines this year's Annual Free Garden Walk coming up Wednesday, July 9th rain or shine from 1pm-8pm. This organized council has won the Best Garden Walk Award in the State of Illinois in 2023 AND 2024. For details and info on gardens past and present in the show, go to CouncilofRockfordGardeners.org.

SEGMENT #2: Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days 2025 with Karen Tilley & Kathy Vigna

The 54th Annual Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days are July 11th and 12th at Farm and Fleet on Riverside and The CherryVale Mall. In this episode, Karen and Kathy outline the menu, the need for volunteers, and the opportunities for charities and scholarship awards. In 2024 $110,000 NET FUNDS were used to assist charities. BRATDAYS.ORG or 815-200-9652 to order Johnsonville Brats 

SEGMENT #3: GO ROCKFORD & MADE FOR ROCKFORD Update with Whitney Martin 

The next mixer for all new residents of Rockford is Tuesday July 8th at Anderson Gardens and Made For Rockford Director Whitney Martin outlines how to sign up and what to expect at their next mixer. 4 such events happen each year and Whitney outlines the benefits, and what new residents are stating about Rockford. In addition, she wraps up with a quick recap of IRONMAN and what the event brought to the city, and what comments are being heard from competitors from this inaugural event for Illinois and Rockford. More at GoRockford.com