THE CALENDAR
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CHILDREN’S CORNER
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jun 08-09, 10-10:30am and 2- 2:30pm, Free film “The Magic School Bus Gets Ants in its Pants, “ recommended for children ages 3-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782- 5993.
Summer Reading Kick-off Party Jun 07-08, 10:30am Mon and 1pm Tue, Kick-off party and registration for summer reading program with M&K Parties. Monday in Ashland and Tuesday in Pleasant Plains. Prairie Skies Public Library, 555 Buckeye Rd, Pleasant Plains, 217-476- 3417/217-626-1553.
Summer Reading Kickoff Party Jun 01, 6pm, Kids 1-6 grade, pick up summer reading journal, party with ‘The 39 Clues’ and complete the scavenger hunt for prizes. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217-546-9440.
World Ocean Day Jun 05, 9am-6pm, Learn how everyday actions impact the oceans while celebrating birth day of Dr. Seuss’s book, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Regular admission. 753- 6217. Henson-Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.
SCIENCE
Evening Science Series Lecture Jun 09, 7-8:30pm, Dr. Jodie O’Gorman, Michigan State University presents “Oneota and Mississippian Interactions: An Update from Morton Village Site, Fulton County, Il.” Free. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.
NATURE
Civic Garden Club Meeting Jun 07, 9:15am, Greg Stack, horticulture educator, Matteson Extension Center, speaks about newest annuals. [email protected]. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut St.
Hillsboro Farmers Market May 27, Jun 03, 4-7pm, The Lincoln Plaza, 1 Courthouse Square, Hillsboro, 217-816- 6802.
Water Gardening Society Meeting May 27, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Building a Pond, presented by Books Garden Center of Petersburg. Washington Park, 726-8216.
BULLETIN BOARD
APL Pet Adoptions May 29, 11am-2pm, Dogs up for adoption at Green Hyundai on Dirksen and Ace Hardware. 544- 7387. Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave.
Backgammon Tournament Jun 02, 09, 6pm, Every Wed, first-time entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave.
Farmers Market May 29, Jun 05, 9am-1pm, Jun 26 dog show/demonstrations; Jul 17 health screenings; Jul 24 Dixieland music and food; Aug 28 lunch, country music, ag displays/booths. Sponsored by Taylorville Main Street. Taylorville square, Taylorville.
First Fridays Downtown Jun 04, 5-8pm, Features unique shopping, dining, arts and entertainment. Scott Simpson plays at Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Flag Lowering and Retreat Ceremony Jun 01, 08, 7-7:30pm, Every Tuesday this summer, free and open to public colorful ceremony performed by men dressed as
