THE CALENDAR
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Watercolor and Acrylic Exhibit Jul 29-31, 7am-3:30pm Mon- Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Through July, Jan Sorenson’s work on display. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Film & Television
Movie in the Park Aug 06, dusk, Free big screen film, Monster vs Aliens. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 544- 1751. Centennial Park, Bunker Hill Rd and Lenhart Rd.
Children’s Corner
Closing Party Jul 31, 11am, Join the library as it winds down the “Scare Up A Good Book” Summer Reading with a closing party. Ronald McDonald will be there to keep you laughing and a winner will be selected for the grand prize!, Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-243-5435.
Little Turtle Storytime Jul 29-31, Aug 03-07, 10-11, 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 Jul 29-31, Aug 03-07, 10-11, 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.
Science
Evening Science Series Lecture Aug 11, 7-8:30pm, Dr. Michael Wiant, Dickson Mounds Museum presents “Searching for Meaning in Native American Burial Practices.” Free. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.
Nature
Boo Boo’s Birthday Bash Aug 07, 2-4pm, Boo Boo, the Asiatic Black Bear, turns 25. Sign his gigantic birthday card and watch as he’s given a special treat. Regular admission. 753-6217. Henson-Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Central Illinois Daylily Society - Plant Sale Aug 07, 12-3pm, Purchase beautiful and unusual daylily varieties. 753-6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, Fayette Ave.
Do You Know Where Your Rocks Have Been? Aug 07, 10am-12pm, Show and tell of fossils found on Jubilee Farm. Registration required. Ten years and older. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.
Hummingbird Festival Aug 07, 9am-12pm, Close view of amazing birds as Vernon Kleen, master permit bander and IAS Board of Directors member, captures and bands the birds. Attendees ‘adopt’ hummingbirds by $5 donation to Illinois Audubon Society’s land acquisition fund. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-4000.
