“GoodBye Solo,” an existential fable of the collision of a Senegalese immigrant’s exuberant embrace of life and an elderly American’s adamant rejection of it. $7. Parkway Pointe Cinema, 3025 Lindbergh Boulevard.
Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Mar 18, 7-9pm, Free, but food purchase requested. For more info, call 816- 2117. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
The People Speak Mar 16, 6:30pm, Liberty Brew & View showing will include live readings from Illinois history plus the full documentary. Narrated by Howard Zinn, The People Speak, brings to life the extraordinary history of ordinary people who built the movements that made the United States what it is today. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.
Children’s Corner
Junior Collector’s Day Mar 13, 1-3pm, See the collections of Springfield area kids and teens. Learn how to start a collection and keep it in great shape. In conjunction with the “Curious Collections.” No sales or appraisals allowed. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-0061.
Super Saturdays at the Museum Mar 13, 10am-4pm, “Curious Collections,” in conjunction with Junior Collector’s Day, learn how to begin, grow and protect a collection with games, crafts and activities. Especially recommended for kids ages 4-8. Activities are ongoing and feature takehome crafts. 782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Science
Star and Night Hike Mar 12, 7-9pm, Learn about the night sky from UIS professors and Sangamon Astronomical Society, who each will have telescopes. Learn about night animals and take a owl-calling night hike. Free. To check postponement 206-8342 or 529-1111. Info 529- 1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Nature
Garden 101: Awakening Your Garden Mar 20, 10am, Bring your garden to life and learn how to prepare it for a healthy and successful season. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson.
Illini Bird Fancier’s Bird Club Fair/Sale Mar 20, 10am-4pm, Vendors and breeders with varieties of birds from small to large. 522-9220. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
Maple Syrup Time Demonstrations Mar 13-14, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, Saturday and Sundays through Mar 14, help tap and collect syrup. Free taste. 529-1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Rain Forest Festival Mar 11-14, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun, Experience tropical jungles without leaving Springfield. 753-6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, Fayette Ave.
Bulletin Board
APL Pet Adoptions Mar 13, 11am-2pm, Dogs for adoption. Cats from 11am-3pm. 544-7387. Ace Hardware, 214 N. Walnut St.
Association of Information Technology Professionals Mar 16, 5:30-8:30pm, Mark House, Project Management Update. 628-3697. Lakepointe Grill, 1386 Toronto.
Cyber Defense and Disaster Recovery Conference Mar 12, Protecting yourself and business from international threats hosted by UIS Computer Science department in conjunction with FBI and CSSIA initiative. $30. csc.uis.edu/cyberconference. University of Illinois at Springfield.
Forever Home Feline Ranch Birthday Party Mar 13, 11am-4pm, Join Forever Home Feline Rance for cake and meet the board of directors and adoptable cats. Oreck Clean Home Center, 2933 W Iles, 217-679-1593.
Lunch and Learn Series: Song and Dance Along the Sangamon Mar 24, 11:30am-1:30pm, Presentation by Todd Cranston, UIS assistant director of co-curricular music and Vintage Brass Band director on music and social dancing in early Springfield; and Tom Irwin, song writer/national performer discusses and performs Sangamon River Valley songs. $20. 206-7395 or [email protected]. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC).
Parvovirus Clinic Mar 13, 1-3pm, Reduced rate clinic to vaccinate dogs up to five years old or puppies at least eight weeks old. $20. Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd, 544-7387.
Quilt Show Mar 19-20, 10am-6pm Fri, 10am-4pm Sat, Hundreds of quality quilts displayed, raffle, demonstrations, consignment booth, special exhibit, vendors, appraisals Mar 19. $5. Orr Building. 652-4292 or 546-6445. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
Springfield Vegetarian Association Mar 15, 6:30pm, Video presentation with John McDougall, M.D.: “President Clinton-You Should Not Have Agreed to Heart Surgery.” McDougall challenges current treatments with solid scientific research largely unknown to public but well known to medical professionals. 787-0014. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.
The Paradox of Affluence Mar 17, 3pm, LLCC Phi Theta Kappa invites public to taped seminar featuring Ms. Jackley speaking on ‘Loans that Change Lives: The Story of Kiva.org.’ Paul Hudson, LLCC professor of business, directs discussion. www.llcc.edu. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2200.
Vigil for Peace Mar 13, 20, 12-1pm, Vigil for peace on Saturdays, all are welcome. Outside the Federal Building, Sixth and Monroe. For more info, call 544-3997.
Volunteers Sought VIA/Literacy, in partnership with Lincoln Library, seeks adult tutors in basic reading, writing, math and English as a Second Language. 525-3025 or 525- 3233. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.
Politics
Drinking Liberally Mar 11, 18, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. For info visit [email protected]. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St.
The World Affairs Council of Central Illinois Mar 11, 7:30pm, Richardo Ainsley, Mexico at the Crossroads: Perspectives form Ground Zero in the Narco War. Free and open to public. 529-9330 or 747-9306. University of Illinois at Springfield.
History
From Victorian to the Vote Mar 20-21, 9am-4pm, Local actors portray Mrs. Dana and her fellow suffragettes discussing both sides of securing the right to vote for women and other social causes of the early 1900s. Tours $5, $3 children, $13 family. Dana- Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence.
Railsplitter Covered Wagon Re-dedication Mar 19, 4:30pm, World’s largest covered wagon recently moved to new home. Ceremony includes presentations and special guests. 732-8687. Best Western Lincoln Inn, 1750 5th Street, Lincoln.
Health
Myasthenia Gravis Support Group Meeting Mar 21, 1-3pm, Third Sunday each month. 630/835-0153. Radio Station WLUJ, lower level w. side entrance, 600 W. Mason St.
Auditions
Youth Auditions for Hansel and Gretel Mar 13, 9am, Directed by Brad Karr of Jacksonville and set to run May 13-15. Ages 7-17. Jacksonville Theatre Guild, 210 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 245- 1402.
Faith & Philosophy
Apostle Fred Pine Mar 12-13, 7pm Fri, 10:30am and 1:30pm Sat, Apostle Fred Pine speaks at these services. Anointed Overcomers Worship Center, 2105 Reservoir.
Saved by Grace, Paul Summers, Glen Gobel Mar 14, 2pm, Concert of praise and workship. 522-8618. Kumler United Methodist Church, 600 N. Fifth St.
The Gospel of Universalism Mar 14, 10:30am, Universalism offers redemptive message of love, grace and inclusion. Guest speaker Rev. Jennifer Owen-O’Quill. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
Weaving Golden Threads: An Interfaith Conversation on Compassion Mar 18, 5:30-7pm, Springfield Grassroots InterFaith Team holds a prayer service and discussion. 341- 0234. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St.
Wisdom to Last a Lifetime Mar 14, 10am, Author Alden Studebaker speaks at Sunday morning service on how to take the Bible off the shelf and into your life. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217-523-5897.
Youth Ministry Kick Off Mar 14, 6-8:30pm, Youth Sunday Service run by youth. Special guest. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 908 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
Sports & Fitness
11th Annual Shamrock Games Mar 20, 9am-6pm, St. Andrew’s Society athletic competition. Coliseum. Free. For more info call 787-2918. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
Jr. Blues Games Mar 12-14, 7pm Fri-Sat, 3pm Sun, Springfield Jr. Blues take on Texas. 525- 2589. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St.
Sangamon Table Tennis Club (Ping Pong) Mar 11, 16-18, 23-24, 6-10pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Level of play ranges from beginner to advanced, ages 12-77. Lessons available. 553-1913. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue.
