Pete's Dragon Aug. 12

Pete's Dragon flies into theatres Aug. 12!   

 Here is the story of Pete's Dragon, enjoy!

For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) has delighted children in the sleepy town of Millhaven with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard), who works as a forest ranger in these very woods, his stories are little more than tall tales…until she meets Pete (Oakes Fegley). Pete is a mysterious 10-year-old with no family and no home to speak of, who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliot, and from his descriptions, Elliot seems remarkably similar to the fabled dragon from Mr. Meacham’s stories.

 As Grace slowly begins to earn Pete’s trust, opening his eyes to the possibility that there is a world beyond his forest, his presence causes Grace to take a look at her own life, including her relationship with Jack (Wes Bentley), who owns the local lumber mill. Jack wants to support Grace’s endeavors to study and protect the surrounding woods but needs to focus on keeping his company profitable at the same time, and it is driving a wedge between them. 

When Pete’s idyllic life with Elliot in the forest is in danger, Grace, along with the help of Jack’s 11- year-old daughter Natalie (Oona Laurence), sets out to uncover the truth about this dragon and determine where Pete came from…and where he belongs.
 A re-imagining of Disney’s cherished family film, “Pete’s Dragon” is directed by David Lowery from a screenplay by Lowery & Toby Halbrooks based on a screenplay by Malcolm Marmorstein and produced by Jim Whitaker, p.g.a., with Barrie M. Osborne serving as executive producer.

Things to do and Places to See during July in Rockford IL

July 2014

Check out these great events happening in Rockford in June!

Rockford 4th of July Celebration WHEN | Tuesday, July 1 - Friday, July 4 WHERE | Various locations Celebrate Independence Day in Rockford with four days of events! There will be live music and performances at the Sinnissippi Band Shell fromTuesday through Thursday. On the 4th, don't miss the annual parade downtown featuring the Phantom Regiment and over 50 other marching units and floats, and of course the SkyConcert Fireworks Show over the Rock River! Learn more

ProAm Jam WHEN | Sunday, July 13 WHERE | BMO Harris Bank Center The ProAm Jam concert will kick-off the 38th annual Rockford ProAm (onMonday, July 14). Seven artists will be performing including Steve Azar, Josh Kelley, Edwin McCain, Javier Colon, Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, and Darius Rucker. Entrance into the Rockford ProAm is free with your ProAm Jam ticket stub! Learn more

2014 Bookerfest Celebration WHEN | Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20 WHERE | Booker Washington Community Center Bookerfest is a weekend festival extravaganza filled with entertainment, music and fun for all ages. Some highlights of the festival are Mr. and Miss Bookerfest Pageant (ages 8 - 11), Booker Idol, tournaments, food, merchandise and service vendors, and entertainment and activities for the entire family. Learn more

"Party on the Rock" Fundraiser WHEN | Sunday, July 24 WHERE | Verdi Club The evening kicks off with entertainment by two well-known local bands: Miles Nielsen and The Rusted Hearts, and Gaelic Fury Irish Pub Band. There will also be delicious food, a silent auction, and fireworks to finish off the night. The event is given to honor our local emergency responders whose lives were taken and to memorialize our nation's tragic events on September 11, 2001. Learn more

Prevent Child Heatstroke Deaths in Hot Cars

Join National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Safe Kids Worldwide, and safety advocates on social media to raise awareness about the dangers to children in hot cars. Child heatstroke messaging, statistics and prevention tips will be posted on Facebook and Twitter – using the hashtag #heatstroke – every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern, today.  

At least 24 children have died due to heatstroke already in 2013 – medically termed “hyperthermia.” With record-setting heat blanketing significant portions of the country for much of this summer, we are urging parents and caregivers to think, “Where’s Baby? Look Before You Lock,” the primary message in NHTSA’s heatstroke public education campaign.

When the outside temperature is in the low 80s, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach deadly levels in only 10 minutes, even with a window rolled down two inches. Children’s bodies overheat easily, and infants and children under four years old are at the greatest risk for heat-related illness.

Help spread the word and prevent anymore of these tragic deaths. Urge parents to take precautions, such as:

•  Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle — even if the windows are partially open or the engine is running and the air conditioning is on;
•  Make a habit of looking in the vehicle — front and back — before locking the door and walking away;
•  Ask the childcare provider to call if the child does not show up for care as expected;
•  Do things that serve as a reminder that a child is in the vehicle, such as placing a purse or briefcase in the back seat to ensure no child is accidentally left in the vehicle, or writing a note or using a stuffed animal placed in the driver’s view to indicate a child is in the car seat; and,
• Teach children that a vehicle is not a play area and store keys out of a child’s reach.

In addition, NHTSA and Safe Kids urge community members who see a child alone in a hot vehicle to immediately call 911 or the local emergency number. A child in distress due to heat should be removed from the vehicle as quickly as possible and rapidly cooled.

To learn more about NHTSA’s “Where’s Baby? Look Before You Lock.” campaign, visit www.SaferCar.gov/heatstroke.  To learn more about Safe Kids’ “Never Leave Your Child Alone in a Car” campaign, visit www.safekids.org/heatstroke .

Discovery Center Museum: Enjoy a Treasure Hunt...

My family and I have been to Discovery Center, in Rockford, and LOVE it!!!  It is a great place for families, especially children, to enjoy edutainment--where learning is fun.

What is treasure? How do people hunt for treasure? What do YOU treasure? The science, technology, history, and thrill of treasure hunting are explored in the fantastic traveling exhibition Treasure! The Hunt Has Just Begun. This joint project of Burpee Museum of Natural History and Discovery Center Museum in Rockford IL, features 5,000 square feet of artifacts, hands-on activities, videos, biographies, and tales from around the world.

The traveling exhibition runs through September 2. 

Delve into the technology employed by treasure hunters and focus on the people and personalities lured by the promise of prosperity. Be enticed by shipwreck and treasure site artifacts, and learn to use the tools you'd need to find a fortune. Dig for treasure and pan for gold. Operate a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) in a tank of water. Use a metal detector. Use maps, compasses and clues to locate treasure. Learn how to geocache. You can even try your hand at cracking a safe!

Treasure! can be uncovered in the Woodward Exhibit Hall. Admission: $2 for Members; $4 for Public + general Museum admission of $8/person. Parking is free.

Make sure to check out Discovery Center Museum on Facebook! You can get FREE admission to Discovery Center Museum with one paid general admission!

Love Cars? Visit the Volo Auto Museum

Volo Auto Museum is not just for car lovers or men, its fun for the whole family!  Volo Auto Museum consists of 36 acres, mostly all indoors and includes fifty thousand square feet of antiques and gifts, a life like military combat zone, Betty's Diner featuring decor which includes Elvis Presley's autographed guitar, PeeWee Herman's Bicycle and more.  Plus over 300 restored collector automobiles from the early teens through today. 

There you and your family can see the largest collection of famous Hollywood TV and movie cars like the Batmobile, Ecto 1 from Ghostbusters and numerous others.  New for 2013 is the Cars in Wonderland Exhibit; it has all your favorite childhood cars from the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine to Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater from CARS all surrounded by movie-like setting from your favorite Disney and Looney Tunes Cartoons, such as Beauty and the Beast, Litter Mermaid, Coyote and Road Runner and others. 

Volo Auto Museum is more than a car museum, it's memories and education for all ages!

Here is a savings up to $12 off Admission at Volo Auto Museum with this coupon.

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