DJ RIQ. Lake Springfield Marina, 17 Waters Edge Blvd, 217-483-3625.
Film & Television
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, Springfield .
Rochester Movies in the Park Jun 25, dusk, Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. 498-7192. Rochester Community Park, Rochester.
Children’s Corner
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest Jun 22-23, 10-10:30am and 2-2:30pm, Film “The Magic School Bus: Wet All Over.” Free, recommended for children ages 3-8. 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.
Breakfast with the Animals Jun 26, 8-10am, Listen to the sounds of the zoo awakening while enjoying a continental breakfast and make breakfast treats for animals. Registration and prepayment required. $9-$6. 753-6217. Henson-Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Children’s Science Workshops Jun 22, 24, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-0061.
Little Turtle Storytime Jun 17-19, 22-26, 29-30, 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 17-19, 22-26, 29-30, 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 Entertainment Jun 22, 11am, The St. Louis Science Center visits the summer reading program for “Creepy Chemistry.”, Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.
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
Annual Symphony 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.
Water Gardening Society Jun 24, 6:30-8:30pm, Learn about ponds, water gardens and aquatic plants and fish. Washington Park, 726-8216.
Bulletin Board
2010 Pride Picnic Jun 19, 5-9pm, Annual Springfield GLBT picnic sponsored by CORAL. Meat and beverages provided. You may bring a side dish. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.
APL Pet Adoptions Jun 19, 11am-2pm, Dogs for adoptions. Also, and cats until 4 p.m. at PetSmart; dogs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Schnuck’s on Sangamon Ave. 544-PETS. Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave, 217-787- 5100.
Backgammon Tournament Jun 23, 30, 6pm, Every Wed, first-time entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave.
Brother James Court Chili Cook Off Jun 20, 11am-5pm, Contestants vie for prizes in best salsa and chili at regional cook off for International Chili Society. Tastings, silent auction, raffle, DJ, commemorative book sales. Kicks, 2744 S. Sixth St, 747-5905.
Calling Artists and Crafters Jun 17-30, Registration deadline September 1 for 1st Annual Fall Craft Festival to be held Oct. 9. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, 341-5692.
Community Outreach Program Jun 19, 10-11:30am, Third Saturday of each month, CoPCC assists families in need of personal care items such as: paper towels, toilet paper, bath soap, deodorant and toothpaste. Those in need invited. Must be 18 or older, show valid ID, and show proof of how many in household. Cathedral of Praise Christian Center, 2039 E. Capitol Ave, 528-9800.
DeWitt County Museum Events Jun 19-20, Show on Wheels on Saturday features open vehicle show with cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles. Free, $5 vehicles. Sunday is Vintage Baseball game at 2 p.m. north of covered bridge, and Ice Cream Social 4pm at carriage barn. 217-935-6066. DeWitt County Museum, 219 E. Woodlawn, Clinton.
Feline Adoption Jun 19, 11am-2pm, Cat and Kitten adoption. Ace Hardware, 214 N. Walnut St, 217-679-1593.
Flag Lowering and Retreat Ceremony Jun 22, 29, 6:30-7:30pm, Every Tuesday this summer, free and open to public colorful ceremony performed by men dressed as Civil War era soldiers. A cappella group, Lincoln Troubadours, sing before ceremony at 7 p.m. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave.
Hillsboro Farmers Market Jun 17, 24, 4-7pm, The Lincoln Plaza, 1 Courthouse Square, Hillsboro, 217-816- 6802.
Illinois Products Farmers Market Jun 17, 24, 4-7pm, Every Thursday, Fresh local food and entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Jacksonville Farmers Market on the Square Jun 23, 30, 3-7pm Wednesdays, Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street. 245-6884. Old Viles lot, 100 block of W. Douglas, Jacksonville.
Local Flavors Jun 17, 22, 24, 29, Tuesday lunches and Thursday dinners from mid-May until early November wherein local restaurants create specialty menus highlighting Central Illinois’ products with focus on what is both local and inseason. Reservations encouraged. For details search local flavors in the calendar at illinoistimes.com. 528-1563. Various locations.
Market Days Festival Jun 17-19, 9am-5pm, Fine art fair, live entertainment 11am-1:30pm, samples, give-a-ways, drawings and more. The Gables, Plaza Dr, off West White Oaks Dr near Greenbriar and Veterans.
Midwest Charity Horse Show Jun 17-19, 11am-7pm, Watch the grace and beauty of horses on show. Free. Coliseum Artisans Building. midwestcharity.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
National Montadale Sheep Show and Sale Jun 17-19, 8am-12pm, Sheep Barn - North. Free. For more info call Mildred Moore at (402)884-7555. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Jun 19, 23, 26, 30, 8am-12:30pm, May 19–Oct 30 every Wed and Sat, Features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers and bakery items. Chef demonstrations, artisan area and live entertainment on Saturdays. Adams St. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Quilt Show Jun 17-20, 22-27, 29-30, 10am-5pm Tue-Sat, 1-5pm Sun, Tour the Victorian C. H. Moore Homestead Mansion and see quilts spotlighting Abraham Lincoln displayed throughout. $3. DeWitt County Museum, 219 E. Woodlawn, Clinton.
Relay for Life of Sangamon County Jun 19, 6pm-6am, American Cancer Society Relay for Life is an overnight event where teams and individuals boost cancer awareness and raise funds to fight cancer. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.
Taylorville Farmers Market Jun 19, 26, 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.
Politics
Drinking Coffee Liberally Jun 19, 9am , First and third Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. springfieldil[at]drinkingliberally.org. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Drinking Liberally Jun 17, 24, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. For info visit springfieldil[at]drinkingliberally.org. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St.
History
A Fair to Remember Exhibit Jun 17-18, 21-25, 28-30, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, View for free, artifacts from various fairs around the country. presidentlincoln.org, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.
Ghosts of the Library Jun 17-19, 21-26, 28-30, Temporary display of Civil War related items and historic maps. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
Korean War POWs Jun 17, 7pm, “The War within the UNrun Camps, and the Talks at Panmunjom.” Power Point presentation led by oral historian, Dr. Mark R. DePue. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.
Yes, Virginia, Sears Did Sell Barns Jun 24, 7pm, Mail order sleuth Rebecca Hunter tells how and where mail order barns were sold. Road Scholar Program. 782-7529. Taylorville Public Library, 121 W. Vine St, Taylorville, 824- 4736.
Health
Depression & Bipolar Alliance of Central IL Support Group Jun 22, 29, 6:30-8:30pm, Every Tuesday, For anyone affected by a mood disorder, including friends/family. Stevenson conference room. 414-7368
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