THE CALENDAR

10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Oct. 2, Exhibition of forty works of handmade paper by thirty-six artists from across the United States. 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.

Reflections Sep 10-11, 14-15, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Oct. 29, Featured artists are David Cain - digital, DVD and Jeff Garland - painting, sculpture. Artists’ reception Sept. 11, 5-7 p.m. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St. 544- 2787.

Sangamon Watercolor Society Dessert Reception Sep 11, 5:30-7:30pm, Features exhibit by Joan Beeman. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

FILM & TELEVISION

Movie in the Park Sep 10, dusk, Free big screen movie, “Willy Wonka.” Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 217-544- 1751. Rotary Park, Iles Ave. and

Archer Elevator Rd.

Sensory Friendly Films Sep 04, 10am, Nanny McPhee Returns. $5. AMC Showplace Springfield 12, 3141 Mercantile Dr. Sponsored by the Autism Society. 301-657-0881.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Art in the Park Sep 11, 3-7pm, All kinds of art for the kids, vendors, food and music. Lincoln Park. [email protected]. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.

Family Camp Out Sep 03, 5:15pm Fri-9am Sat, Camp out at the zoo. Food and activities provided. Reservations required. $18 adult, $12 child. 753-6221. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-753-6217.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Sep 11, 10am-4pm, Learn why the leaves change color or how trees stay strong through Illinois seasons in “Autumn Art.” Hands-on ongoing children’s activities for ages 4-8. Free. 782-6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.

SCIENCE

Evening Science Series Lecture Sep 08, 7-8:30pm, Dr. John Halsey, State Archaeologist of Michigan, presents “Hopewell in Michigan: What’s Up North?” Free. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.

Evening Science Series Lecture Sep 15, 7-8:30pm, Dr. Michael J. Hambacher, Commonwealth Cultural Resources Group, presents “New Discoveries of Illinois’ Ancient Past: Archaeological Highlights of the Rockies Express-East Pipeline Project.” Free. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.

NATURE

Spectacular Fall Container Gardens Sep 11, 10am, Learn how to add splashes of color to your fall containers. Free and open to public.

Reservations required. 787-4700. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson.

Walk with the Trees Sep 11, 10am-12pm, Learn dif ferent

types of trees and why they are important. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787- 6927.

Women In The Outdoors Sep 11, New Salem Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation hosts twenty outdoor activities to choose from including mock turkey hunt, fishing, boating, gardening, crafting, outdoor photography and more. $55. Registration required. 498-0283 or [email protected]. Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area, 10149 County Hwy. 11, Chandlerville.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

AWC Meeting Sep 08, 11:30am, Lunch and program with Walt Laffert, SJR publisher. $20, $15 members. RSVP by Sept. 3, [email protected]. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St.

LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning Fall Kickoff Sep 08, 10am, Expand your horizons, join a group of lifetime learners. 786-2477. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut St, (217) 522-4415.

Lecture at Buffalo Hart Presbyterian Sep 05, 2-4pm, Early European Settlement of Buffalo Hart Township explored through song, images and speech. Gathering music at 1:30 p.m. by Thistle in Thyme. Reception follows. Buffalo Hart Presbytarian Church, 7862 Buffalo Hart Rd, Williamsville, 523-2801.

MacArthur Blvd Redevelopment Meeting Sep 08, 6:30pm, Third and final public workshop with Springfield- Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission and the Lakota Group, prime consultant for the project. Butler Elementary School, 1701 S. MacArthur Boulevard, 217-525-3201.

BULLETIN BOARD

5K Run and Walk-A-thon Sep 11, 9am, Strap up your shoe laces and join forces with Abundant Faith Christian Center as they raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network and St. John’s Children’s Hospital. Abundant Faith Christian Center West, 301 W. Reynolds St, 585- 4000.

AKC Agility Trial Sep 05-06, 9am-4pm Sun, 8am-

2pm Mon, Bring your own seat and watch for free, dogs and owners compete in an exciting timed sport requiring conditioning, training, teamwork and speed as they negotiate an obstacle course. Outdoors in covered arena, south of Coliseum. No dogs allowed. Hosted by Capitol Canine Training Club and licensed by American Kennel Club. 793- 8352, 971-9277. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

APL Pet Adoptions Sep 04, 11am-2pm, Dogs for adoption. Also, dogs and cats at Petsmart. Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave, 217-787-5100.

Abu Arabian Horse Show Sep 10-12, 7am-10pm, Free admission. Coliseum. For info call Rhoda Brouillette at 815-935- 2646. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Artwork Donations Sought Sep 02-20. Artwork for Grow in Illinois Jazz and Silent Auction Fundraiser, Oct 6 at Broadway Nites. 720-8151.

Backgammon Tournament Sep 08, 15, 6pm, Every Wed, first-time entry is free, thereafter $5. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave.