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Also on today's calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• New program aims to help Rockford-area businesses win government contracts (rockrivercurrent.com) — A new Apex Accelerator program based at the Region 1 Planning Council office in downtown Rockford is offering free help to local businesses that want to compete for government contracts. Rockford‑area companies can get one‑on‑one guidance with registrations, certifications, and bid strategies, opening doors to a share of billions in federal, state, and local spending.
• What to do around the Stateline this Sunday, Oct. 11 (mystateline.com) — If you're looking for something to do in Rockford today, you can catch the 40th annual Head of the Rock Regatta along the Rock River starting at 8 a.m., with food and vendors at the UW Health Riverfront YMCA. Families can also enjoy trunk‑or‑treat events at Murphys Pub in Rockford and Dolphin Swim Club in Loves Park this afternoon.
• Rockford community leaders call for increased unity and collaboration (mystateline.com) — Community leaders in Rockford are rallying churches and organizations to work together around events like the Unity Fashion Show, which showcases local talent. Their push centers on building stronger connections among residents and encouraging more collaboration across the city, inviting Rockford neighbors to participate in shared activities that highlight unity and common experiences.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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