Good morning, Rockford.

Local volunteers led by Kevin Triner worked to restore Kilbuck Bluffs Forest Preserve on Saturday by removing invasive honeysuckle — marking the first of several volunteer days aimed at boosting native species.

The YMCA of Rock River Valley and Belvidere Family YMCA have merged to boost programs across Boone & Winnebago counties and plan upgrades at the Belvidere facility using a $500,000 donation; construction starts in August and will finish by December.

Three men were ordained by the Diocese of Rockford on Saturday with Bishop David Malloy leading the ceremony.

They will begin serving new roles on June 22 at parishes in Loves Park, Batavia, Aurora, Crystal Lake, Saint Charles, and between Woodstock and Hartland.

Serb Fest welcomes community members to Holy Ascension Serbian Orthodox Church today from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 4301 W.

Riverside Blvd, offering traditional food, live music, sports tournaments and folklore performances that celebrate Serbian heritage.

Local residents enjoyed the third annual Rockford Area Pride Parade and Alley Party yesterday in downtown Rockford and shared a vibrant display of community pride.

Forest City Rehab & Nursing Center had six owners in Q1 and got a CMS rating of one in Rockford, with 213 beds and about 164 daily residents, and it paid nearly $193K in fines.

The data came from CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Once on This Island

7:30-9:30 p.m. — RVC Starlight Theatre — Cost Info TBA — Experience a vibrant musical journey of love and destiny on the island of Haiti.

The Voice of Hind Rajab Movie Screening

3-5 p.m. — RPL Nordlof Center — $5 entry — Watch the Oscar-nominated film that explores humanity and mental health themes.

Guest Bartender Night

RPS205 administration, staff and Teacher Academy members will be behind the bar from 4-7 p.m. June 25 at Ernie’s Midtown Pub, 1025 Fifth Ave., Rockford. Fill the tip jar, get some great food and drinks and chat with your friends! A percentage will come back to Golden Apple to support local teachers. Your server may even turn out to be Dr. Jarrett! It’s a FUNdraiser — join us!

Rockford Fourth of July Fireworks

5-9:30 p.m. — Davis Park at Founders Landing — Free entry — Enjoy a spectacular 30-minute fireworks display synchronized to music over the Rock River.

An Evening with The Brass Queens

7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Music Box — Ticket pricing not specified — Enjoy an energetic performance by the female-led brass band making waves since 2019.