CHILDREN’S CORNER
Fall Into Pansies: Make & Take Oct 02, 10am, Kids plant a beautiful pansy perfect for fall in a 4- inch pot. Reservations required. $5. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson, (217) 787-4700.
National Fossil Day Oct 13, 9:30am-5pm, Celebrate the nation’s first Fossil Day with hands-on children’s activities in A Place for Discovery and more. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.
Super Saturdays at the Museum Oct 09, 10am-4pm, “Fabulous Fossils.” Fun, hands-on children’s activities for kids ages 4-8. , 782- 6044.
The Rising Stars Oct 02, 1-4pm, Day of athletics and other activities for children with Down Syndrome. Registration required. Kids get free t-shirt. University of Illinois at Springfield, 206-6665.
Y Arts Week Journal Making Oct 08, 5:30-7:30pm, Families invited to create a journal. Paper treatment and story starting ideas. YMCA, 701 S. Fourth St, 544-9846 ext21.
SCIENCE
Evening Science Series Lecture Oct 13, 7-8:30pm, Dr. John E. Kelly, Washington University, presents “From the Bottom: Recent Investigations in the Sequence of Ritual Activities at Cahokia’s Mound 34.”, Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785- 0037.
Star Parties Oct 01, 08, 8-10pm, Through Oct, John Martin, assistant professor of astronomy/physics hosts this popular free observatory (SE corner) learn and look. 206-8342. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza.
NATURE
Bird Walks Oct 02, 09, 8am, Four Saturdays this fall, join bird expert Kevin Veara as he leads birders of all skill levels. Bring own binoculars. Free. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Birdhouse Building Contest Move-in-ready design judged for construction quality, originality and functionality. $5 entry fee includes admission to Indian Summer Festival. See online for categories. Deadline Oct 7, 4 p.m. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Springfield Civic Garden Club Oct 04, 9am, “Philadelphia Flower Show, Revisited,” a walk through the “Polar Fantasy” of Schaffer Designs with Jodi Duncan, AIFD. 787-0067. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut St.
The Secrets of Winterizing Your Garden Oct 09, 10am, Learn the steps you need to take to put your garden to bed for the winter. Free. Reservations required. 787-4700. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson.
ENVIRONMENT
Glass Recycling Collection Oct 02, 8am-12pm, City of Springfield Glass Recycling Collection. Parking Lot #21. 789- 2327. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
LECTURES & MEETINGS
Reading Group Meeting Oct 09, 9:30am, Second Saturday each month, join Middle-Earth Fellowship and discuss Tolkien, his works and major influences. All ages and degrees of knowledge welcome. [email protected], place jrrt in subject line. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy.
AWC Meeting Oct 13, 11:30am, Latest news in printing from area print representatives. RSVP by Oct. 8, [email protected]. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 544-1793.
Coming to America Oct 06, 6pm, Dr. Gil Pilapil speaks during Filipino American History Month. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.
ECCE Speaker Series Sep 30, 8pm, Open discussion led by Gustavo Arellano in which participants can ask any question about Mexicans and Hispanic heritage. Brookens Auditorium, 1 University Plaza, 206-6665.
Lincoln Legacy Lecture Series Oct 07, 7-9pm, “Lincoln and Race” with Professors Michael Burlingame and Matthew Holden. 206-6576. UIS Brookens Auditorium.
NAWBO Meeting Oct 13, 5:30-7:30pm, Life Coach Bethanie Drake sheds light on ‘Finding Life Balance’ $30-$22. Register by Oct 8 [email protected]. 622-7078. Indigo Restaurant, 3013 Lindbergh Blvd, 217-726-8436.
BULLETIN BOARD
Beautiful Bras Fundraiser Throughout Oct, artistic bras on display designed by 50 local personalities for Breast Cancer Awareness. Vote for your favorite. Cocktail party Sep 30, 5-7 p.m. The Wardrobe, 830 S. Grand Avenue West.
Blessing of the Animals Oct 03, 3pm, Reverend Joe Eby of Chatham Presbyterian Church blesses APL’s animals and those brought by public. Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd, 544-7387.
Breaking Open the Closet Oct 11, 4-6pm, Opening ceremony with food and music and information on the week’s events. Open to public. Quad. [email protected]. University of Illinois at Springfield.
Denim and Diamonds Fundraiser Oct 02, 6:30pm, SIU School of Medicine hosts fundraiser dinner, music and live and silent auctions. $125. 545-2955. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
Fall Car Show at The Mill Oct 09, 11am-3pm, The Mill, Second and S. Washington St, Lincoln.
First Fridays Downtown Oct 01, 5-8pm, Features unique shopping, dining, arts and entertainment. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Fur, Feather, Fin Fall Fling Oct 02, 10am-6pm, Final free admission day of the season. Activity packed day includes animal programs. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-753-6217.
Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show Oct 02-03, 10am-6pm (5pm Sun), ‘Sea Treasures and Ancient Wonders’ featuring Spanish ‘pieces of eight,’ gold doubloons, silver and gold bars and other artifacts from shipwrecks, including the Atocha. Exhibits, demonstrations, rock identification, kids activites. $2, $1. 498-7713, ISF Illinois Building, 801 Sangamon Ave. Hoe Down Oct 10, 1-9pm, Fundraising benefit for youth ranch with silent auction, raffle, food, music, barn dance, ranch style crafts and games, horse drawn wagon ride, bonfire, horseback rides and more. Leaving Hoofprints Youth Ranch, 3845 Brickler Rd , 217- 691-4817.
Illini Bird Fancier’s Bird Club Fair Oct 03, 10am-4pm, Breeders with varieties of pet caged birds. Also, cages, seed and toys. Vendors selling items for all domestic birds. $3, kids free. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St.
Illinois Pioneer Coalition (IPC) Summit Oct 12-13, Be the Change! twoday summit. 1-888-434-0008. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
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