FILM & TELEVISION
A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash Nov 30, 6pm, Film presents the argument that the era of cheap oil is over. Special guest, Wes King, environmental, political and local food activist and UIS MA Political Science student, discusses the peak oil crisis. For more info call 206-8328. Brookens Auditorium, 1 University Plaza.
This Life Ain’t Pretty Dec 01, 7pm, Shown on World AIDS Day, this film is a gripping true story about a twenty-eight year old heterosexual female that learns she is positive. Reception at 6 p.m. To see the movie trailer visit www.thislifeaintprettythemovie.com. UIS Brookens Auditorium.
SCIENCE
Evening Science Lecture Dec 09, 7pm, Alan Harn, Dickson Mounds Museum, presents “Archaeo/Geological Investigations of the Emiquon Refuge Restoration Project, Fulton County, Illinois.” Free. For info call 785-0037 or 782-0061. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St.
BULLETIN BOARD
APL Pet Adoptions Nov 28, 11am-2pm, Dogs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ace Hardware and Gizzy Lu in White Oaks Mall; cats from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ace Hardware and until 4 p.m. at PetSmart. For more info call 544- 7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy.
Advent Sabbath Day Dec 05, 9am-3:30pm, Offer yourself a day of Sabbath time in preparation for Christmas. Simple lunch provided. $30. Registration required, call 787-6927. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd.
Angel of Hope Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony Dec 06, 7pm, Public invited to attend a free candlelight ceremony at the Angel of Hope Statue, a statue that provides families a place to honor and remember children they’ve lost. For more info call 753-6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, Fayette Ave.
Backgammon Tournament Dec 02, 6pm, Every Wed, first-time entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Avenue.
Brother James Court Raffle Nov 27, 30, Dec 02, 04, 07, 8am-4pm, Support residential educational and health needs with a 50/50 mega raffle ticket. $100, chance to win 8 cash prizes from $500-$1000 to one-half the balance of proceeds. Stop by any Security Bank branch, call 747-5905 or go to www.brotherjamescourt.com.
Community Forum on Education with Dr. Daggett Dec 08, 4:30-6pm, Dr. Daggett is recognized worldwide for his proven ability to move educational systems toward more rigorous and relevant skills for students. Free, online registration required at www.roe51.org/daggettreg. Southeast High School Auditorium, 2350 E. Ash.
Dubois BookFair Dec 01, 5:30-8:30pm, Dubois Elementary fundraiser with scavenger hunt and story time. Visit school Web site. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy.
Illinois Wings Arts and Crafts Show Nov 28, 9am-3pm, Support the mission of Wings (Women Involved in Nurturing, Giving, Sharing), a non-profit Illinois Corporation, to provide comprehensive breast health care services to women and men in Illinois regardless of their ability to pay. For more info call 726- 9572. Northfield Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.
IMSA Meeting Dec 02, 6pm, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy representative discusses the program. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge.
Model Railroad Swap Meet Nov 29, 10am-3:30pm, 90-100 tables, all gauges, state-of-art and old models. $3, children under 12 free. For info call 544-6797. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, New Berlin.
Pearl Harbor Day and State Capital Wreath Kick-off Ceremony Dec 07, 11am, Join in the 2009 State Capital Kick-off Ceremony to lay the State House wreath for Wreaths Across America during the Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony. Disabled American Veterans Chapter 15, 25 Club Area.
Speak on Holy Ground Dec 05, 7-11pm, Special guests, karaoke, open mic, poetry, music, testimonies, and spoken word. Free. For info, call 306-2592. Holy Ground Coffeehouse, 304 W. Allen.
Springfield Chess Club Dec 02, 6:30-9pm, Weekly meetings on Wednesdays. White Oaks Mall food court. Also, twice a month meetings at Barnes and Noble. For more info, call David Long at 726-2584. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave.
Springfield Urban League Awards Dinner Dec 04, 5:30 social hour, 6:30pm dinner, Soledad O’Brien, anchor and special correspondent for CNN: Special Investigations Unit is the keynote speaker. Live band during social hour and optional post dinner entertainment 8:30-10:30 p.m. $50. For info call 789- 0830 ext. 100. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
Thanksgiving Day Dinner Nov 26, 10am, First Church of the Brethren prepares meals for nearly 200 people on Thanksgiving Day and is looking for help packaging and delivering them to home-bound citizens. If you are able to assist, call the church at 523-5212 or e-mail [email protected]. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard.
Tribal Nation Meeting Nov 28, 9am, Meeting of Descendants of 386 Tribal Nations, especially Kickapoo & Cherokee. Meet at picnic area. For more info call 341-9248. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.
Vigil for Peace Nov 28, Dec, 12-1pm, Vigil for peace on Saturdays, all are welcome. Outside the Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. For more info, call 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.
POLITICS
Drinking Coffee Liberally Dec 05, 9am, First and third Saturday.
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