Good morning, Rockford.

Rockford’s Labor Day parade will begin Monday, Sept.

7 at 10 a.m. on 7th St near Davis Park, featuring 25+ union groups and floats, while City Market hosts a picnic and car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (proceeds benefit United Way and Park District Foundation).

A 1941 Aeronca Chief once owned by Fred Machesney was installed on Sept.

4 at 716 Russ Ave. as part of plans for a local museum and vendor park that will soon host a hot chocolate social and other community events.

Pecatonica United Methodist Church will open its Everyday Essentials Pantry on Saturday, Sept.

12 from 10 a.m. to noon at 528 Washington St to provide basic household items like toilet paper and shampoo for families in need; Pastor Marilyn Nolan said the pantry will run monthly and welcomes donations.

The Rock Valley RC Flyers hosted the 14th annual Warbirds and Classics airshow on Saturday, Sep.

5 at 3215 Harrison Road (free event) as radio control pilots showcased aircraft from WWI to today.

Paulina’s Panini opened at 107 Buchanan Street in Belvidere.

Owner Rosalia Moscato and her sister Paulina Cimino now serve grilled and cold paninis, Italian pastries, and homemade soups from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday — closed on Sundays.

A Rockford nonprofit—Sisters by Love—expanded its services by hosting its first Community Health and Hope Fair at the Community Life Center yesterday, offering health care, housing, employment, HIV awareness + confidential testing to help community members access vital support.