NATURE
Cachet Club of Springfield Geranium Sale Mar 26-31, Apr 01-06, Order by Apr 9, $2.25. Apr. 28, 8am-6pm pickup. Proceeds to United Cerebral Palsy, Camp COCO, Camp Care-aLot and Sojourn Shelter. 787-2882. Little Flower School Activity Center (south of school), Stevenson Dr.
Raptor Study Series - Great Horned Owl Mar 24, 6-7pm, Presented by Illinois Raptor Center. $10 walk-in, handouts and refreshments included. Space limited, please RSVP. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.
Spring Floral Display Mar 26-31, Apr 01-06, 12-4pm Mon- Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun, Easter Lilies and lush tropical foliage fill the Exhibit Hall and Conservatory. 753-6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave.
Wednesday Morning Pickup Party Mar 30, Apr 06, 9-10am, Weather permitting every Wednesday, help clear trash. Garbage bags and long handled pickers provided. Bring gloves. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave.
ENVIRONMENT
101 Ways to Go Green Apr 05, 10-11:30am, Learn to reduce your carbon footprint by starting at home. Free and open to public. University of Illinois Extension Sangamon-Menard Unit, 2501 N. Eighth St, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Bldg #30.
LECTURES & MEETINGS
Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Mar 25, 8-9am, 7:30 coffee, Mayoral Forum - candidates for mayor of Springfield. Rich Bradley, moderator. Three-person panel. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Justice: What is Right Thing? Mar 28, 7pm, Frank Kopecky, UIS Professor Emeritus of Legal Studies, reviews the book, Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do. Discussion follows. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585- 9550.
Luncheon Optimist Club of Springfield Mar 28, 11:45am, Diamond’s Buffet, 2441 S. MacArthur Blvd.
Who is He Mar 24, 7pm, Dr. Rand Burnette, professor emeritus of history, MacMurray College, speaks on a historical Jacksonville luminary. Illinois College Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center, Jacksonville, 479-7027.
BULLETIN BOARD
APL Pet Adoptions Mar 26-27, 11am-2pm, Dogs for adoption (also dogs and cats at Green Hyundai West). Sunday - cats available at Petsmart. Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave.
American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast Mar 25, 8-9:30am, Tribute to local heroes. Tickets available March 1 at the Chapter or by calling 787-7602. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
Depression Glass and Pottery Show & Sale Apr 02-03, 10-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Twenty-six dealers from across several states. $3, children under 12 free. (Early bird 8:30-10am Sat $5.) Illinois Building. 744-9828. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
First Fridays Downtown Apr 01, 5-8pm, Stroll, shop eat downtown. Exhibitions, live music, great deals and fun surprises. Every first Friday. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Handbell Festival Mar 26, 8am, Handbell choirs and individual ringers. Deadline to apply Feb. 26. 309-928-2067 or e-mail [email protected]. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.
Schools and Neighborhoods Working Together Mar 30, 6:30pm, Ridgely Elementary School, 2040 N. Eighth St, 217-525- 3259.
Smart Money Week Apr 02, 06, Week of events on financial literacy put on by Capital Area Money Smart Week Committee, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. Details at moneysmartweek.org.
Spring Coin Show Mar 27, 9am-4pm, Central Illinois Numismatic Association show with 70 dealer tables. $1, children under 16 free. 528-7634. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.
Springfield Chamber of Commerce Tradeshow Mar 31, 1-7pm, Over 100 of Springfield area’s finest businesses. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.
Springfield Train Show Apr 03, 10am-4pm, Model railroading vendors and operating layouts, door prizes. $5, children under 11 free. Orr Building. 801-7479. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782- 8886.
Tree Wrapping Event Mar 24, 9am-3pm, Volunteer for hour or all day to help non-profit, Living Lands and Waters. Orr Building. 309- 737-5913. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Tunnel of Oppression Mar 24-26, 6-9pm Thu, 3-7pm Fri, 4-7 Sat, Free interactive program. 424- 6206. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur.
Vigil for Peace Mar 26, Apr 02, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.
FOOD & DRINK
Local Food and Farm Lobby Day Apr 06, 10am-3pm, Legislative update, orientation, lobbying 101 training and lunch then trek to Capitol. $15 non-members. Register, ilstewards.org. 528-1563. Pasfield House, 525 S Pasfield St.
Springfield Jaycees International Beer Festival Mar 26, 5-10pm, Over 60 beers to sample. $7. Illinois Building. Illinois State Fairgrounds. springfieldjaycees.org/ibf.
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