Good morning, Rockford.

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie invites community members to join her fourth annual Valentines for Seniors card drive running through Feb.

7. Participants can drop off & mail Valentine’s Day cards to designated offices to brighten seniors’ days across northwest Illinois.

Joan Erickson, a resident at the Grand Victorian, turned 100 on Sunday (celebrated with family, friends and staff) as the community gathered to honor a century of memories.

Rockford’s Queen of Swords Divination & More hosted a Spiritual Hygiene 101 class today where community members learned practices like egg, aura, and home cleanses (intended to simplify energy work), explained owner Kaiserin Kali.

Dozens of youth basketball teams will compete in the Midwest Winter Classic this weekend as 90 teams play fast-paced games at UW Health Sports Factory on Madison Street and Rockford East High School on Charles Street.

The tournament offers a three-game guarantee with live scoring and online scheduling.

Susan Nelson – Soprano Performance

7:30-10:00 p.m. — Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful and sensitive performances of soprano Susan Nelson as she celebrates women composers.

Ernie Hendrickson Band Tribute to The Grateful Dead

8-10 p.m. — The Music Box — Ticket info available — Join Ernie Hendrickson Band for a nostalgic tribute to The Grateful Dead.

AHL All Star Classic

1-9 p.m. — BMO Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on top hockey players as they showcase their skills at this all-star event.

Galentine's Pop-Up

4-8 p.m. — Rockford City Market — Free entry — Celebrate friendship with themed drinks and local vendors for a fun Galentine's get-together.

Valentine's Day Ski-Plane Fly-In

5 PM — Midtown District — Free entry — Enjoy a winter cookout with lots of fun and ski planes at Cottonwood Airport.

Dexter Patterson Meet & Greet and Book Signing

3-7 p.m. — RPL Nordlof Center — Free for general admission; VIP tickets available — Celebrate Black History Month with author Dexter Patterson sharing his passion for birding and signing his new book.