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Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Oct 15, 7-9pm, The Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission has their meeting. Free, but food purchase requested. For more info, call 816-2117. Ginger Asian Bistro, 3100 W. White Oaks Dr.
SCIENCE
UIS Star Parties Oct 16, 23, 8-10pm, View Jupiter and its moons, the Ring Nebula in Lyrae and more. UIS observatory, outside Brookens Library on southeast corner. For weather questions, call 206- 8342, 7 p.m. on Star Party evening. For more info, call John Martin at 206-8342. University of Illinois at Springfield, One University Plaza.
NATURE
Sharing Nature Worldwide Oct 18, 2-4pm, Free global event features family nature games based on activities created by the well-known environmental educator, Joseph Cornell. To register call 529-1111 or e- mail [email protected].Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E Lake Shore Dr.
ENVIRONMENT
Bike! 350 - Biking into Clean Energy Ride and Rally Oct 24, 11am and 11:30am, Springfield area citizens are invited and encouraged to attend the Springfield environmental community’s ride (11am) and rally (11:30am). Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plz.
Consensus Building Town Meeting Regarding Springfield Area’s Environment Oct 17, 10am-3pm, Facilitated by Dave Kiliman, former Executive Director of the Springfield Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission and keynote address by Mercy Davison, City Planner of the town of Normal and author of their Environmental Stewardship Policy. Bring a lunch or money to order lunch there. Pre-register, send name and email address or contact info to [email protected]. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S Seventh St.
Global Day of Climate Action Oct 24, Join the global community and Sustainable Springfield Inc. in a grassroots movement to learn about global climate change and find a voice for political action at local and international levels. For adults, a power point presentation from a faith perspective. For children, games and activities. Donations accepted. For more info call 787-6927. Registration required. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd.
BULLETIN BOARD
APL Pet Adoptions Oct 17-18, 11am-2pm, Saturday, dogs at Ace Hardware; dogs and cats (cats until 4 p.m.) at PetSmart. Sunday, Dogs at Schnucks in Montvale Plaza.
Association of Information Technology Professionals Oct 20, 5:30- 8:30pm, Speaker is Munindra Khaund who speaks on Twitter, “Changing Our Communication and How We Conduct Business?” For info call 628-3697. Lakepointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd.
Backgammon Tournament Oct 21, 28, 6pm, Every Wed, first-time entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Avenue.
Bonsai Exhibition and Auction Oct 24, 10am-4pm, Springfield Bonsai Society Fall Show. Auction begins at 1 p.m. Free admission. Lincoln Memorial
