THE CALENDAR
One Day on Earth Oct 10, People across the world capture a global video snapshot of a single 24-hour period. Join in. onedayonearth.org.
Take the Lead Oct 09, 1pm, Real story of a dance teacher who believed in talent of a group of problem kids, starring Antonio Banderas. Sponsored by Filipino American Historical Society and Chatham Library. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.
Children’s Corner
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. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.
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 08, 15, 8-10pm, Through Oct, John Martin, assistant professor of astronomy/physics hosts this popular free observatory (SE corner) learn and look. (For people with disabilities Oct 17, 8pm. Reservations required.) 206- 8342. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza.
Nature
10/10/10 Illinois Native Plant Society
Oct 10, 10am-4pm, INPS participating in the 10/10/10 Global Work Party to lift public awareness of how we can create a more sustainable world locally using Illinois native plants. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 787-0942.
Bird Walks Oct 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.
Discovery After Dark Oct 15, 7-9pm, See the zoo in a new light at this after hours guided tour. $6 adult, $4 child. Preregistration required. 753-6217. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Nature Photography Workshop Oct 16, 8am, Join The Friends of the Sangamon Valley as Chris Young, SJR Outdoors editor and photographer provides guidance on capturing interesting images from the woodland. Reservations required, space limited. $25. 525- 1410 or 341-8487. Carpenter Park Nature Preserve Pavillion, Cabin Smoke Trail at North Business Route 55.
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.
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. dpbnlb@yahoo.com, 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, programs@awcspringfield.org. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 544-1793.
Bicycle/Pedestrian Way Plan Public Engagement Meeting Oct 20, 6pm, Bring ideas for bike and walking routes throughout Springfield, Jerome, Leland Grove, Chatham, Rochester and Sherman. Register at sscrpc.com continued on page 28 or 535-3110. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 753-4900.
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