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Downtown Jacksonville Gallery Hop Aug 7, 5-9pm, Features a collection of works by Teri Moore of Paducah, KY. Free. Three Legged Dog Cafe, 27 South Central Park Plaza. For more info, contact Josh Butcher at 243-4769 or visit www.threeleggeddogcafe.com
The Leaf and the Page Through Aug 9, Features 11 contemporary Illinois artists with works such as giant stainless steel plants, weeds made from trash and mushroom books growing out of the wall. Illinois State Museum
FILM & TELEVISION
Coal Country Aug 18, 6:30-9pm, Liberty Brew & View hosts the Midwestern premier of the controversial new documentary about modern coal mining. Free. City Nights Theater, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy or visit http://www.coalcountrythemovie.com/
Award-Winning White Light, Black Rain Aug 6, 6-8pm, Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steven Okazaki, the film presents a unblinking look at the first time nuclear weapons were used in war. Sponsored by Pax Christi Spfld. Free. Thorne Duel Auditorium, Illinois State Museum, Spring and Edwards. For more info, contact Diane Lopez Hughes at 899-2743
Movie in the Park Aug 7, Dusk. Jumanji. Free. Shaved ice and glow sticks for purchase. Bring lawn chair or blanket. For more info, call 544-1751. Centennial Park
SCIENCE
Evening Science Series Lecture Aug 12, 7pm, Dr. Jonathan Reyman presents “The Aztec: Feeding the Gods in the Empire of Culhua.” Free, enter bldg from 10 1/2 Street. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St.. For more info, contact Nina at 785-0037 or 782-0061 or visit http://www.museum.state.il.us
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Free K-3rd and Pre-K Storytimes Through Aug 19, Grades K-3rd from 1-1:45pm Sundays, Pre-K from 11-11:45am Wednesdays, Fun books & crafts featured each week. For reading, visit bn.com or pick up calendar in store. Free. Barnes & Noble, 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy. For more info, contact Valerie at 546-9440
Homeschool Co-op Registration Through Aug 14, Sign up for MICAH, an inclusive, not-forprofit home-education network, providing social and creative outlets and support for homeschooling families. $10 annual fee. Mid-Illinois Cooperative Adventures in Homeschooling, PO Box 32. For more info, contact Rebecca at 876-0054 or visit http://micahgroup.wordpress.com/
Super Saturdays at the Museum Aug 8, 10am-4pm, “What’s all the Illi-noise About? Celebrating State Symbols” Free, activities recommended for kids ages 4-8 & feature take-home crafts. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.. For more info, contact Katie at 782-6044 or visit http://www.museum.state.il.us
NATURE
Friends of Sangamon Valley Work Day Aug 8, 10am, Two-three hour weed removal from wooded areas. Meet at parking lot downhill from Carillon at Nature Trail trailhead. Bring work gloves and beverage. Other equipment provided. Washington Park. For info call George Rose 787-1940.
Hummingbird Festival Aug 8, 9am-12pm, New Salem Historic Site. For more info, call 544-2473 or ias@illinoisaudubonorg.
Springfield Bonsai Society Every second Mon, 7-8 pm, Learn to style and grow your
