| Classes & Events | |
| MAR01 | Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR - CLASS IS FULL, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR - CLASS IS FULL, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Globe and Deaconess Rooms, Lower Level FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Class designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they're home alone or babysitting. Registration is required – visit fhn.org/safesitter. The full-day course is $50, which includes the Safe Sitter Essentials Student Handbook, completion card, and basic CPR skill practice. (Class does not qualify for CPR certification.) Financial assistance is available for eligible students; call 815-599-6707 for more information about eligibility |
| MAR04 | Clases Prenatales en Español, 5 – 7 p.m. Clases Prenatales en Español, 5 – 7 p.m.
en el comedor de conferencias en el nivel inferior de Hospital Conmemorativo de Freeport Para dar cabida a familias de habla hispana, también ofrecemos clases prenatales en español. Impartidas por la enfermera obstetra registrada Juana Peñaloza, estas clases brindan información sobre el embarazo, el trabajo de parto, el parto, la cesárea y la recuperación posparto. Regístrate en fhn.org/ob. |
| MAR04 | The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m. FHN Memorial Hospital cafeteria meeting rooms - Lower Level The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital cafeteria meeting rooms - Lower Level First Steps Grief Support Group is a bereavement group designed especially for anyone who has experienced a loss within the last 6 months. This 6-session group, meeting over the course of 3 months, offers you support as the first steps are taken in dealing with a loss. To register for our upcoming 6-session group, visit www.fhn.org/firststeps or call 815-599-6160. |
| MAR05 | Forreston High School College and Career Fair, 9 a.m. – noon Forreston Jr.-Sr. High School Gymnasium Forreston High School College and Career Fair, 9 a.m. – noon
Forreston Jr.-Sr. High School Gymnasium 601 E. Main St., Forreston, IL |
| MAR05 | Adult Diabetes Support Group, 5 – 6 p.m. Adult Diabetes Support Group, 5 – 6 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Conference Dining Room - Lower Level; 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Participation is free for anyone in the general public who has diabetes, and no referral or registration is required. Meetings are facilitated by FHN Diabetes Educators. For more information, call 815-599-6253. |
| MAR05 | Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m. German Valley Food Pantry, 65 State Street, German Valley Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m.
German Valley Food Pantry, 65 State Street, German Valley Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| MAR06 | Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Great River Outreach, 411 Main St, Savanna Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Great River Outreach, 411 Main St, Savanna Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| MAR10 | Living Through Grief, 6 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Living Through Grief, 6 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport The Living Through Grief Support Group offers a confidential place for those grieving a loss within the last 2 years to talk about your thoughts and feelings. We utilize videos, books, speakers, and discussions to help participants learn about the grief process, share stories of loss, and regain hope. To register or more information, contact FHN Hospice, at 815-599-7240 or visit fhn.org/grief. |
| MAR11 | Small Steps. Big Rewards., 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport Small Steps. Big Rewards., 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport This pre-diabetes class, a joint program of the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, helps individuals at risk for Type 2 diabetes take the first step toward preventing diabetes and living a healthier, longer life. No charge; registration is required. To register or for more information, call 815-599-6253 or visit fhn.org/smallsteps. |
| MAR11 | Prenatal Class (Session 2a), 5 – 7 p.m. Stephenson County Health Department, 10 W Linden Street, Freeport Prenatal Class (Session 2a), 5 – 7 p.m.
Stephenson County Health Department, 10 W Linden Street, Freeport The FHN/Stephenson County Health Department series of prenatal classes is offered to all regardless of their number of weeks gestation, however, they do correlate a bit with how a pregnancy progresses. Mothers-to-be and spouses/support persons are encouraged to attend these free sessions together. In session 2, the Stephenson County Health Department staff will discuss newborn and postpartum care, STDs, birth control, and community resources. Register for all of these classes online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information. |
| MAR11 | Blood Pressure Screening, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Liberty Estates, 2170 Navajo Dr, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Liberty Estates, 2170 Navajo Dr, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| MAR12 | Blood Pressure Screening, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 625 Country Lane, Lena Blood Pressure Screening, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 625 Country Lane, Lena Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| MAR13 | 2025 Transition Fair, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Highland Community College - Building H, 2nd Floor, Room H201 2025 Transition Fair, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Highland Community College - Building H, 2nd Floor, Room H201 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport, IL |
| MAR13 | Parkinson's Support Group, 4 – 5 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Conference Dining Room - Lower Level Parkinson's Support Group, 4 – 5 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Conference Dining Room - Lower Level The FHN Parkinson’s Support Group meets monthly to provide a vital space for individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s disease to connect, share experiences, and find comfort in community. We offer a mix of emotional support, practical advice, and education about the disease. We also share tips on coping strategies, medications, and therapies, fostering a collaborative environment. If you have any questions, please call Jackie Roach, RN, FHN Community Services Coordinator at 815-599-7437. |
| MAR13 | Mama Milk Circle Infant Support Group, 4 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Mama Milk Circle Infant Support Group, 4 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Bring your baby and join area moms to share knowledge, build a support system, and gain up-to-date infant support information. This group is open to all moms and free to attend; visit fhn.org/breastfeedingtaskforce for more information. |
| MAR13 | Prenatal Class (Session 2b), 1 – 3 p.m. Stephenson County Health Department, 10 W Linden Street, Freeport Prenatal Class (Session 2b), 1 – 3 p.m.
Stephenson County Health Department, 10 W Linden Street, Freeport The FHN/Stephenson County Health Department series of prenatal classes is offered to all regardless of their number of weeks gestation, however, they do correlate a bit with how a pregnancy progresses. Mothers-to-be and spouses/support persons are encouraged to attend these free sessions together. In session 2, the Stephenson County Health Department staff will discuss newborn and postpartum care, STDs, birth control, and community resources. Register for all of these classes online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information. |
| MAR13 | Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Salvation Army, 106 W. Exchange Street, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Salvation Army, 106 W. Exchange Street, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| MAR18 | Blood Pressure Screening, 3 – 5 p.m. Joseph’s Pantry, 406 S. Adams, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 3 – 5 p.m.
Joseph’s Pantry, 406 S. Adams, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| MAR20 | Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. New Jerusalem Soup Kitchen, 4 E. Iroquois, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
New Jerusalem Soup Kitchen, 4 E. Iroquois, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| MAR20 | Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Stockton Township Library, 140 W Benton Ave, Stockton Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Stockton Township Library, 140 W Benton Ave, Stockton Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| MAR24 | St. Anthony College of Nursing, 10:30 a.m. – noon Health Sciences Center St. Anthony College of Nursing, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Health Sciences Center 3301 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL |
| MAR24 | Living Through Grief, 6 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Living Through Grief, 6 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport The Living Through Grief Support Group offers a confidential place for those grieving a loss within the last 2 years to talk about your thoughts and feelings. We utilize videos, books, speakers, and discussions to help participants learn about the grief process, share stories of loss, and regain hope. To register or more information, contact FHN Hospice, at 815-599-7240 or visit fhn.org/grief. |
| MAR25 | Prenatal Class (Session 3), 5 – 7 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport - Conference Dining Room Prenatal Class (Session 3), 5 – 7 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport - Conference Dining Room The FHN/Stephenson County Health Department series of prenatal classes is offered to all regardless of their number of weeks gestation, however, they do correlate a bit with how a pregnancy progresses. Mothers-to-be and spouses/support persons are encouraged to attend these free sessions together. In session 3, FHN OB Department staff will discuss labor and delivery and provide a tour of the OB Unit.Register for all of these classes online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information. |
| MAR27 | Mama Milk Circle Infant Support Group, 4 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Mama Milk Circle Infant Support Group, 4 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Bring your baby and join area moms to share knowledge, build a support system, and gain up-to-date infant support information. This group is open to all moms and free to attend; visit fhn.org/breastfeedingtaskforce for more information. |
| MAR27 | Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 3:30 p.m. FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 3:30 p.m.
FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| APR01 | Breastfeeding Class, 6 – 8 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room (lower level), 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Breastfeeding Class, 6 – 8 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room (lower level), 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport For more information or to register, visit fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221. |
| APR02 | Adult Diabetes Support Group, 5 – 6 p.m. Adult Diabetes Support Group, 5 – 6 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Conference Dining Room - Lower Level; 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Participation is free for anyone in the general public who has diabetes, and no referral or registration is required. Meetings are facilitated by FHN Diabetes Educators. For more information, call 815-599-6253. |
| APR02 | Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m. German Valley Food Pantry, 65 State Street, German Valley
Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m.
German Valley Food Pantry, 65 State Street, German Valley Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| APR03 | Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Great River Outreach, 411 Main St, Savanna Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Great River Outreach, 411 Main St, Savanna Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| APR08 | Blood Pressure Screening, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Liberty Estates, 2170 Navajo Dr, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Liberty Estates, 2170 Navajo Dr, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| APR09 | Blood Pressure Screening, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 625 Country Lane, Lena Blood Pressure Screening, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 625 Country Lane, Lena Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| APR10 | Parkinson's Support Group, 4 – 5 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Conference Dining Room - Lower Level Parkinson's Support Group, 4 – 5 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Conference Dining Room - Lower Level The FHN Parkinson’s Support Group meets monthly to provide a vital space for individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s disease to connect, share experiences, and find comfort in community. We offer a mix of emotional support, practical advice, and education about the disease. We also share tips on coping strategies, medications, and therapies, fostering a collaborative environment. If you have any questions, please call Jackie Roach, RN, FHN Community Services Coordinator at 815-599-7437. |
| APR10 | Mama Milk Circle Infant Support Group, 4 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Mama Milk Circle Infant Support Group, 4 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Bring your baby and join area moms to share knowledge, build a support system, and gain up-to-date infant support information. This group is open to all moms and free to attend; visit fhn.org/breastfeedingtaskforce for more information. |
| APR10 | Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Salvation Army, 106 W. Exchange Street, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Salvation Army, 106 W. Exchange Street, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| APR12 | BLS for Healthcare Professionals, 8 a.m. – noon FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room, lower level, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport BLS for Healthcare Professionals, 8 a.m. – noon
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room, lower level, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport For healthcare professionals only; this hands-on program focuses on high-quality CPR and basic life support skills Registration is $40, which includes the BLS Provider Manual (contains BLS reference card) and BLS certification card valid for 2 years. For more information or to register, visit www.fhn.org/basic-life-support.asp . |
| APR14 | Living Through Grief, 6 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Living Through Grief, 6 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport The Living Through Grief Support Group offers a confidential place for those grieving a loss within the last 2 years to talk about your thoughts and feelings. We utilize videos, books, speakers, and discussions to help participants learn about the grief process, share stories of loss, and regain hope. To register or more information, contact FHN Hospice, at 815-599-7240 or visit fhn.org/grief. |
| APR15 | Blood Pressure Screening, 3 – 5 p.m. Joseph’s Pantry, 406 S. Adams, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 3 – 5 p.m.
Joseph’s Pantry, 406 S. Adams, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| APR17 | Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. New Jerusalem Soup Kitchen, 4 E. Iroquois, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
New Jerusalem Soup Kitchen, 4 E. Iroquois, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| APR17 | Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Stockton Township Library, 140 W Benton Ave, Stockton Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Stockton Township Library, 140 W Benton Ave, Stockton Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| APR22 | Rockford University Career and Internship Fair, 1 – 4 p.m. Rockford University - Regent's Hall Rockford University Career and Internship Fair, 1 – 4 p.m.
Rockford University - Regent's Hall 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL |
| APR24 | Mama Milk Circle Infant Support Group, 4 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Mama Milk Circle Infant Support Group, 4 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Bring your baby and join area moms to share knowledge, build a support system, and gain up-to-date infant support information. This group is open to all moms and free to attend; visit fhn.org/breastfeedingtaskforce for more information. |
| APR24 | Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 3:30 p.m. FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 3:30 p.m.
FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| APR25 | Stateline Nurses Expo 2025, 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Riverview Inn and Suites Stateline Nurses Expo 2025, 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Riverview Inn and Suites 700 W. Riverside Blvd., Rockford, IL |
| APR26 | National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Freeport Police Department, 320 W. Exchange Street, Freeport National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Freeport Police Department, 320 W. Exchange Street, Freeport The FHN Family Counseling Center and Freeport Police Department are working with the State of Illinois and local and national law enforcement to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs and educate the public about the potential for abuse of medications. Bring unused prescription drugs (no liquids or needles/sharps, only pills or patches) for safe drive-through service. |
| APR28 | Living Through Grief, 6 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Living Through Grief, 6 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport The Living Through Grief Support Group offers a confidential place for those grieving a loss within the last 2 years to talk about your thoughts and feelings. We utilize videos, books, speakers, and discussions to help participants learn about the grief process, share stories of loss, and regain hope. To register or more information, contact FHN Hospice, at 815-599-7240 or visit fhn.org/grief. |
| APR29 | Prenatal Class (Session 1a), 5 – 7 p.m. Stephenson County Health Department, 10 W Linden Street, Freeport Prenatal Class (Session 1a), 5 – 7 p.m.
Stephenson County Health Department, 10 W Linden Street, Freeport The FHN/Stephenson County Health Department series of prenatal classes is offered to all regardless of their number of weeks gestation, however, they do correlate a bit with how a pregnancy progresses. Mothers-to-be and spouses/support persons are encouraged to attend these free sessions together. In session 1, the Stephenson County Health Department staff will cover nutrition, alcohol/drug/tobacco use, comfort measures, intro to the doula program, and community resources. Register for all of these classes online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information. |