THE CALENDAR
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FILM & TELEVISION
Call for Film Entries Accepting films of all lengths and subjects for Route 66 International Film Festival held Sept. 17-19. Trophies awarded. route66filmfestival.net.
Movie in the Park Jun 18, dusk, Free big screen movie, “Where the Wild Things Are.” Bring lawn chair or blanket. 544-1751. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Ave and Martin Luther King Jr Dr.
The World According to Monsanto Jun 11, 6:30pm, Story of biotech corporation Monsanto’s products including Dioxin, Agent Orange, and Glyphosate (Round-Up). Free. 370-1035. The Congregational Church, United Church of Christ , 520 West College Ave, Jacksonville.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jun 15-16, 10-10:30am and 2- 2:30pm Tue-Wed, Film “Backyard Safari: Home Sweet Home” recommended for children ages 3-8. Free program. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.
Little Turtle Storytime Jun 15-19, 22-23, 11am, Tuesday through Saturday free Little Turtle Story Hour is specially designed for children. 524- 0901. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.
Little Turtle Stroller Tour Jun 15-19, 22-23, 10:30am, Tuesday through Saturday Jun 15 - Aug 14 throughout historic downtown. Interpreters will present a free morning stroller tour for families with young children. 785-7960. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Summer Reading w/ Magician Rick Eugene Jun 15, 10am, Magician Rick Eugene will amaze you with his slight of hand tricks as he entertains for the summer reading program. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.
Super Saturdays at the Museum Jun 12, 10am-4pm, Bring your chalk for “Outside at the Museum.” Free hands-on children’s games and activities (ongoing). Indoor surprises in case of rain. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.
SCIENCE
Girl Tech 2010 Jun 17-18, 8:30am-5pm, Hands-on activities for 7-9 grade girls include programming, robotics, movie making, Photoshop, computer hardware and much more. $25. http://csc.uis.edu/girltech2010/. University of Illinois at Springfield.
NATURE
Garden Tour Jun 19, 11am-3pm, Two gardens featured in Panther Creek, three in Oak Knolls. $15 day of event or in advance at Wardrode, Wild Birds Unlimited, Homescapes, IL Symphony Office, Greenview, Corkscrew, Beatty Televisual. Illinois Symphony Orchestra, 524 East Capitol Ave, 217-522- 2838.
Illinois Herb Association SummerFest Jun 12, 9am-3:30pm, Speakers, tours, vendor fair, fresh and dried herbs. $30-$20, lunch and events. Register at [email protected] or 309-557- 2107. Washington Park Botanical Garden, Fayette Ave.
ENVIRONMENT
Computer Hardware Recycling Event Jun 12, 10am-3pm, Drop off your old desktop or laptop, printer, scanner, monitor, hard drive, cords or cables, speakers, software and ink and toner cartridges for recycling and
