Ricky Huynh Memorial Pickleball Tournament

This is a fun-filled, single-day, double-elimination tournament for all level players! Two players allowed per team and you will sign up and compete with that team! Divisions will be beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Please sign up honestly for the one you are able to compete in. Champions will be crowned with bragging rights and medals! (TK) Location: Pickleball Courts in Aberdeen Park • Min/Max: 5 Teams/15 Teams • Register by: June 6 

REGISTER

Come watch the live-action Lilo & Stitch movie under the stars at the Baltic Mill Stage in Belvidere Park. These events are free to the public! Bring your own chair or blanket. The movie will start at dark!

This movie was donated by The Community Building Complex of Boone County

Sourdough for Beginners

Come learn the basic steps to the sourdough method! We’ll guide you through feeding and caring for your starter, mixing a simple loaf, understanding rising times, cold fermentation, and baking temperatures and times. We’ll also explain what makes sourdough seem complicated and show you how to simplify the process. You’ll take home a jar of active starter dating back 21 years, recipes, and tips. You will also get to sample delicious sourdough bread! Location: Rivers Edge Recreation Center • Min/Max: 6/30 • Register by: May 24th. 

REGISTER

Join the Belvidere Park District, Belvidere Police, Boone County Sheriff’s, and Belvidere & Boone County Fire as they escort Belvidere Park District’s Special Olympics Team into town on their annual Victory Parade!

5:30pm – Parade kick-off begins at the former Pacemaker parking lot, Belvidere. The parade continues north on Pearl St.
5:50pm – Welcome Pirates Athletes to the Community Building for their Annual Athlete Banquet.

Winter Slam Pickleball Tournament

This is a fun-filled, single-day, double elimination tournament for all level of players! Two players allowed per team, and you will sign up and compete with that team! Divisions will be beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Please sign up honestly for the one you are able to compete in! Champions will be crowned with bragging rights and medals! (TK) Location: Rivers Edge Recreation Center • Min/Max: 4 Teams/8 Teams • Register by: February 15

REGISTER

Mother Son Superhero Dance

Moms or a special someone, it’s your turn to grab your son and party the night away at the Mother Son Superhero Dance. Make lifetime memories while you enjoy, music, dancing, games, and goodies on this special night. Light refreshments are provided. Each young gentleman will receive a goodie bag. Come dressed as your favorite Superhero and dance the night away. Each couple will have the opportunity to have their picture taken to remember this special evening (TK). Location: Rivers Edge Recreation Center • Min/Max Couples: 25/128 • Register by: February 28

REGISTER

Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Dance

Dads or a special someone, mark your calendars for February 7th and get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime as you dance the night away with your daughter(s)! This magical night will include a corsage, goodie bag, light refreshments, and of course, lots of dancing! There will be an opportunity for each couple to have their photo taken (KI). Location: Rivers Edge Recreation Center • Min/Max Couples: 25/128 • Register by: January 23

REGISTER

Break out the neon and leg warmers—Retro Night is coming to Riverside Ice Arena! Hit the ice to throwback music, skate with friends, and enjoy a fun, nostalgic night on the ice. Dressing to the theme is encouraged. Skate sizes are limited.

Ice Arena Pricing:

• Adults (18+): $5
• Children (4-17): $3
• 3 Years old and under: Free
• Skate Rental: $5
• Bobby Rental: $3
  

Come watch the Rockford IceHogs practice LIVE at the Riverside Ice Arena! The event is open to the public and free to attend. Fans are invited to swing by to catch an up-close glimpse of all their favorite IceHogs players. Following the practice, the team will be sticking around for a meet & greet, and to sign autographs.

NOTICE ON PUBLIC HEARING FOR BELVIDERE TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT – FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET & ORDINANCE

THE BELVIDERE TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT will hold a public hearing on the 10^th day of November 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The hearing will be held at the Historic Baltic Mill, 920 West Lincoln, Belvidere, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the tentative operating budget and Ordinance No. 25-12-09A Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY 2026. Action on the budget and ordinance will be taken on December 9, 2025, at the general board meeting. A copy of the operating budget and Ordinance No. 25-12-09A are available for viewing, beginning October 29, 2025, at the Administrative Office, located at 1006 West Lincoln Avenue, Belvidere, during regular business hours.

BELVIDERE TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT
Mary Marquardt, Secretary

Published in the Boone County Journal, October 28, 2025, edition