Conservatory. For more info call 753-6228 or visit springfieldparks.org. Washington Park Botanical Garden, Fayette Ave.
ENVIRONMENT
Celebrate Spring Mar 28, 2pm, Celebrate spring’s arrival with a seed planting ritual and nature photo op. Bring your camera and picture spring. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.
Sangamon Valley Sierra Club Mar 23, 6:30pm, “Standing Up Against Urban Sprawl” with guest speaker Alderman Gail Simpson. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 698-0840.
BULLETIN BOARD
A Conversation on Race Mar 23, 30, 6pm, Two-part series addressing race relations in Decatur community. Youth summit Mar 23 at Richland Community College. Panel discussion Mar 30 at Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Free. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur.
APL Pet Adoptions Mar 20, 11am-2pm, Dogs for adoption. Also, dogs and cats until 4 p.m. at PetSmart. 544- 7387. Ace Hardware, 214 N. Walnut St.
American Indian Traditions: The Legacy of Black Elk Mar 23, 25, 7pm, Aaron Black Elk DeSersa, great-grandson of Black Elk speaks about the ongoing impact of his grandfa ther’s teachings and life’s work. UIS Brookens Auditorium and Unity respectively.
Backgammon Tournament Mar 24, 6pm, Every Wed, firsttime entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Avenue.
Cat Adoption Mar 20, 11am-2pm, Here’s your chance to adopt a cat and give it a good home. Ace Hardware, 214 N. Walnut, 217-679-1593.
Ethnic Heritage Day Mar 23, 12-1:30pm, Mayor Tim Davlin talks about Killarney Ireland, Springfield’s twin city. Cultural displays and artifacts, Irish foods. 545-7243. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge.
Food Drive for Logan County Mar 21, 28, 12pm Sundays, Through Mar 29, bring canned soup, vegetable or fruit for food pantry and enjoy food/drink specials during NASCAR races and college basketball. www.elkhartil.us. Hudson’s Talk of the Town, 115 Gov Oglesby St, Elkhart, 947-2770.
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).
Manna Food Pantry Distribution Mar 23, 30, 5-7pm, Every Tuesday evening serving the community by distributing groceries to those in need. For more info call 527-1006. Abundant Faith Christian Center West, 301 W. Reynolds St, 217.
Quilt Show Mar 19-20, 10am-6pm Fri, 10am-4pm Sat, Hundreds of quality quilts displayed, raffle, demonstrations, consignment booth, special exhibit, vendors. $5. Orr Building. 652-4292 or 546-6445. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
Spring Fling Auction & Carnival Mar 26-27, 6pm Fri, 11am-3pm Sat, Carnival games, inflatables and food Mar 27 at Farmingdale Elementary. Live and silent auction Mar 26 at Pleasant Plains Middle School. Pleasant Plains, 626-1221.
Spring SELLabration Craft Show Mar 20, 9am-2pm, Features home party products and handmade crafts. For more info call 546-4631. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue.
Springfield Chess Club Mar 24, 6:30-9pm, Weekly meetings on Wednesdays. White Oaks Mall food court. Also, twice
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