THE CALENDAR

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The Heart is a Lonely Hunter Mar 10, 7-9pm, Don’t have time to read Carson McCullers’ book, watch it for free at the library. Carnegie North and South. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

Children’s Corner

Junior Collector’s Day Mar 12, 1-3pm, Explore the collections of area children and teens that includes rocks and minerals, coins, toys and more. Free, open to public. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-0061.

Kids in the Kitchen Mar 19, 10-11:30am, Kids 5-12 learn about fitness and nutrition at Junior League of Springfield free event. Space limited. Registration required. 544- 5557, [email protected]. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.

Potty Time Party Mar 16, 3:15pm, Learn the potty dance, tips and tricks, books and games. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 243-5435.

Storytime Mar 16, 23, 11am, Join in every Wednesday for a fun filled storytime and craft for ages pre-k to 1st grade. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217-546-9440.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Mar 12, 10am-4pm, Share your memories, play games, make crafts in honor of the Discovery Room, closing as Play Museum opens March 26. Free activities for children ages 4-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.

Very Hungry Caterpillar Storytime Mar 19, 11am, Includes craft and treats. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217-546-9440.

Nature

Maple Syrup Time Mar 12-13, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, Public syrup-making demonstrations four weekends in Feb. and March. Dress warm. Begins with brief orientation in Nature Center. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.

Lectures & Meetings

ABATE Chapter Meeting Mar 17, 7pm, ABATE Lincoln Land Monthly Chapter Meeting. All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. Third Thursday of every month. Northender’s VFW, 2349 Stockyard Rd.

Capital Area Independent Business Alliance Mar 18, 11:30am-1pm, Consumers interested in LOCAL FIRST initiative invited to hear Mike Houston, Mike Coffey and Sheila Stock-Smith. Lunch $12 in ballroom above Caitie Girls restaurant. [email protected]. 400 E. Jefferson St, 217-528- 1294.

Lunch Lecture Series Mar 15, 22, 11:30-12:45pm, “Home Warriors and Combat,” with Thomas R. Jones, Sr. each Tuesday in March. $15 includes box lunch. Reservations, 523- 2787. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

Luncheon Optimist Club of Springfield Mar 14, 11:45am, Diamond’s Buffet, 2441 S. MacArthur Blvd.

Luncheon Optimist Club of Springfield Mar 21, 6pm, Diamond’s Buffet, 2441 S. MacArthur Blvd.

Orphan and Adoption Conference Mar 13, 1-5pm, Getting started, financing, domestic and international, older children, helping orphans and more. In His Hands Orphans Outreach. 498-9700. Hope Evangelical Free Church, 3000 Lenhart Rd.

Q.U.I.L.T.S. Mar 14, 7pm, Second Monday of each month area quilt guild meets. All skill levels welcome. springfieldquilts.com. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St.

River Coordinating Council Meeting Mar 16, 1:30-3:30pm, Public invited to attend discussion with Lt. Governor Sheila Simon on river recreation in Illinois. Illinois Department of Natural Resources, One Natural Resources Way, 558-3089.

School Board Candidate Forum Mar 15, 6:30-7:45pm, Springfield Parents for Public Schools, Alpha Kappa Alpha and AAUW. Southeast High School, 2350 E. Ash.

Springfield Vegetarian Association Mar 16, 6:30pm, Film: “Chow Down,” reversing heart disease and diabetes by diet. Free and open to public. 787-1308. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

United Way Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast Mar 22, 8am, Jerry Lambert, master of ceremonies. Open to public. $23. Reservations required, [email protected] or 726-7000. President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center, 701 E. Adams.

Bulletin Board

APL Pet Adoptions Mar 12, 11am-2pm, Dogs and cats for adoption. Ace Hardware, 214 N. Walnut St, 217-528-5673.

APL Pet Adoptions Mar 19-20, 11am-2pm, Dogs and cats for adoption Saturday. (Dogs also available at Ace Hardware and Gizzy Lu.) Sunday - cats to adopt. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy.

Chrisitan Women’s Connection Mar 16, 9:30-11:15am, “Come play with me brunch. $12 inclusive. Reservations required by Mar. 11. 564-8773. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.

LLCC Building Opening Mar 22, 10:30am-12:30pm, Ribbon cutting of new A. Lincoln Commons followed by music and refreshments. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

My Favorite Teacher Contest Deadline Mar 18, 9pm, Local teacher will win set of books and reception and entry into national contest. Go to store or website for entry form. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217-546-9440.

Vigil for Peace Mar 12, 19, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.

Food

Sparc’s Sugar & Spice Chilli Dinner Mar 12, 12-6pm, National renowned chilli chef and Judge Les Eastep. Bake sale, silent auction, raffle, entertainment. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut St, (217) 522- 4415.

Politics

Drinking Liberally Mar 10, 17, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. [email protected]. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.