Prairie Lake Potluck & Moonlight Paddle August 7 7:30-10:30pm Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Park Free

Join the Sangamon Paddlers of Central Illinois, and become a canoe-sseur. This group promotes conservation of local water resources, recreation and education. On Friday they sponsor a potluck at 7:30 p.m. before a paddle around 9 p.m. Night air, insect song, moonlight and water. You won’t want to miss the magical combination. If you are a kayak or canoe enthusiast, or a prospective enthusiast, paddle onto the group’s Web site at sangamonpaddlers.wordpress.com for directions and more info.