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Posts from August 2016
15 Great Photos of Summertime in Rockford
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 12:40 AM by Tyler Yomantas
Reflecting A Summer in Photos: RACVB intern captured the beauty of Rockford this past summer -- from
Embracing and Celebrating Rockford's Diversity
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 9:00 AM by Joshua Patterson
A mentor of mine once told me the best ways to learn in life are by reading and talking to people. I read as much as I can, but when it comes to social understanding I find the latter is more rewarding. Going different places and speaking to people from different backgrounds gives you a genuine perspective on the true mindset of your community. "Community" is a word we all use and interpret differently.
Fun at the Festivals
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 10:25 AM by Elizabeth Miller
I've had my fair share of swimming pools, frozen beverages and layers of sunscreen this summer already, but there's one thing in summer that I haven't enjoyed yet: a good old Midwestern festival. Lucky for us here in Rockford, August is FULL of festivals each weekend! These events have pulled out all the stops. There are carnival rides, deep fried food, games with prizes and of course, live music. Here is a rundown of festivals during the month of August here in the Rockford region. Have fun!
