ENVIRONMENT
Building a Voice in Local Environmental Issues Aug 17, 5-7pm, Help increase the local power of the environment at Sangamon Valley Sierra Club’s first fundraising event. Hear special guest speakers and music by Tom Irwin. $10. Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, 210 S. Fifth St.
LECTURES & MEETINGS
Springfield Area Disability Activists Aug 17, 5:30-6:45pm, Meet every third Tuesday of month. IL Network of Centers for Independent Living, Fifth and Washington St, Cilla 341-4459 or Mike 971-4802.
Springfield Area Newcomers Club Aug 17, 11:30am, 77th Annual Sign-Up Luncheon. Register by phoning 553-4381. State House Inn, 101 E. Adams St.
The Perseids and Thompson Lake Aug 12, 8:30pm-12am, Led by Dr. John Martin, UIS astronomy/physics professor on meteor shower. Telescope views available. 206-8342 after 5 p.m. Aug 12 for weather info. 206-7339. UIS Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon, 11304 N. Prairie Rd, Lewistown.
BULLETIN BOARD
APL Pet Adoptions Aug 14, 11am-2pm, Dogs for adoption, and cats until 3 p.m. Also, Also dogs at Gizzy Lu. Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave, 217-787-5100.
APL Pet Adoptions Aug 07, 11am-2pm, Dogs for adoption and at PetSmart both dogs and cats. Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave, 217-787- 5100.
Backgammon Tournament Aug 11, 18, 6pm, Every Wed, first-time entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave.
Bark For Life Aug 07, 9am-12pm, Noncompetitive walk event for dogs and owners to raise funds and awareness for fight against cancer. Stuart Park, Winch Lane (north of Jefferson), 523-4503.
Calling Artists and Crafters Aug 05-18, 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.
First Fridays Downtown Aug 06, 5-8pm, Features unique shopping, dining, arts and entertainment. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Flag Lowering and Retreat Ceremony Aug 10, 17, 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.
Illinois Senior Olympics, Senior Twins Contest Aug 15, 2-4pm, Prizes for senior twins in four categories: most alike, most different, best theme, most mischievous twin story. 217-753-0700. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
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