Good morning, Rockford.

Pearson Plumbing is offering a free furnace with installation for a Winnebago or Boone County veteran through its Operation Warm Home program.

Nominations are accepted until Oct. 20.

Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center pauses animal intakes for seven days due to a volunteer shortage + will focus on birds of prey, large mammals, and waterfowl during this period.

The center invites residents 14 and older to volunteer by arriving at 8:30 a.m.

Screw City Jeeps 815 held its 8th annual family-friendly Trunk-or-Treat at Lockwood Park on Sunday, drawing a growing crowd of kids enjoying decorated jeeps and candy from local vendors (it is their second year running).

Nearly 70 people played mahjong on Sunday at Temple Beth-El; event chair Connie Paris, who has 50 years of experience, said she was thrilled by the local interest and noted the game’s cognitive benefits for older players.

Fans celebrated the 40th anniversary of Labyrinth on Sunday, Oct.

4 at the Coronado Theatre where they watched the film on the big screen and enjoyed a live soundtrack+attendees joined a costume contest honoring favorites like Jareth and Sarah.