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Volunteer Naturalists Training Apr 12, 9am-3pm, Adults invited to train to assist school group tours (preschool to 4th grade). Lunch provided. Registration required. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.

Volunteer Work Day Apr 10, 1-3pm, Help cut and stack brush. Tools provided, bring own gloves if possible. (April 13, 9-10am pick up trash.) Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544- 2473.

Woodland Wildflower and Tree Sale Apr 09-10, 9am-4pm Sat, 1- 4pm Sun, Two dozen varieties of native trees and your favorite garden wildflowers. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.

ENVIRONMENT

Electronics Collection Apr 09, 8am-1pm, Households can bring cameras, tvs, stereos, cords, computers, gaming devices, pagers, telephones, typewriters and more. Safety info: Transport in trunk, remain in vehicle. Lot 1, gate 11. 535- 3100. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

Jean-Michel Cousteau Apr 10, 4pm, Filmmaker, advocate, educator, environmentalist charms with his stories, images and video from the ocean inspiring audiences to protect this precious resource. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424-6318.

Party for the Planet Apr 16, 10am-6pm, Celebrate Earth and learn how our actions impact it in our own backyards and beyond. Regular admission. 753-6217. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.

UIS Earth Day Speaker: Dan Kapp Apr 20, 7pm, Founder of Berkley’s Urban Ore thrift store that uses methods environmentally sustainable disposal adapt ed by other countries. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6245.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

AWC Meeting Apr 13, 11:30am-1pm, Writing Scannable Text for the Web: Usability, Accessibility, and Accuracy. $15-20. RSVP by Apr.8, programs@awcspringfield.org. Sangamo Club, 227 E.

Adams St, 544-1793.

BGA Citizen Watchdog Training Apr 12, 6-8pm, Free program by Veteran journalists and legal experts that teaches citizens how to keep an eye on government and report on what’s happening in the community. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 312-821-9026.

Diversity, Multiculturalism and Whiteness Apr 18, 11am, Convocation by author and education guru Tim Wise. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 245-3000 .

Hate Crime Vs Hate Activity Apr 12, 6:30-8pm, Learn the difference between the two at this public forum. Mark Ranke, FBI; Robert Williams, Springfield Police Chief; U.S. District Attorney James Lewis; and Archie Lawrence, Springfield NAACP past president. NAACP hosts. 789-2721. Zion Baptist Church, Sixteenth and Laurel St, 529-1974.

Leadership in a Reset World Apr 14, 7pm, Lecture by Dr. R. Bruce Hutton. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 245-3000 . Q.U.I.L.T.S. Apr 11, 7pm, Second Monday of each month area quilt guild meets. All skill levels welcome. springfieldquilts.com. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St, 217-546-7646.

Springfield Vegetarian Association Apr 12, 6:30pm, “The Continuum of Evil,” starring Douglas J. Lisle, Ph.D. Free and open to public. 787-1308. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Apr 07, 7:30pm, MacMurray English and Theatre Professor Jeannie Zeck speaks on influence of Romare Bearden’s visual art on August Wilson’s drama. MacMurray College Thoreson Recital Hall, Springer Center for Music, Clay and State Sts, Jacksonville, 479-7027.

T.W. Samuels Lecture Apr 18, 8pm, Dr. Jay Hakes: ‘The World We Inherit: Why Energy Matters.’ Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 424-6318.

The American People, Government and Public Trust Apr 20, 11:30-1:30pm, Dr. Naomi B. Lynn moderates discussion with Governor Jim Edgar and Mike Lawrence. $20. Reservation required even if not purchasing lunch uiaa.org/uis. 217-206-7395. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza.

Women Entrepreneurs - Central Illinois Apr 13, 11:30am-1pm, Linda Castor, registered nurse and psychotherapist, presents, ‘How to Eat Healthy and Manage Stress and Be Successful.’ $20 walk-ins. Register by Apr. 8. 725-8500. Indigo Restaurant, 3013 Lindbergh Blvd, 217-726- 8436.

BULLETIN BOARD

A Call to Arms Ball Apr 15, 7-9pm, Signature Sesquicentennial Ball commemorating Illinois’ in Civil War. Vintage Brass Band, dancing, hor d’oeuvres, greeting and address from “Governor Yates.” Period attire requested but not required. Illinois Executive Mansion, 410 E. Jackson , 309- 443-5292.

An Evening of Magic Apr 16, 7:30pm, From the Orient Jade, Master of Ceremonies Doc Eason, Comedy Magician Tom Burgoon, Bull Whip Artist Chris Camp, Magician Tony Dowell. Comedy Ventriloquist Rick Fisher & Riley Rabbit. $15. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Craft Show Apr 09-10, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Crafts and more. Illinois Building. $2, children under 12 free. 618-539- 3395. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Easter Baskets Apr 16, 10am-1pm, Easter baskets with house robe and seven healthy drinks for less fortunate. Must show proof of need and ID. Freedom in Holiness Mission, 1430 Loveland Ave, 217-522- 2526.

Getting Comfortable in your Genes Apr 11, 11am, Convocation by genetic counselor Heather Glessner in celebration of DNA Day 2011. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 245-3000 .

Good as Gold Ceremony Apr 12, 5:15pm, Upscale event emceed by Jessica McGee of WICS-TV 20 and Dave Daniels from WDBR 103.7 FM to recognize volunteers. 206-7716. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206-6600.

Jaycee’s Lawn Mower Clinic Apr 09, 16, 8am-1pm, Push mower full-service tune up. Must drop off. $40-$30 or $20 blade sharpening. 836-9281. OReilly Auto Parts, 1321 N. Dirksen Pkwy.

Smart Money Week Apr 09, 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 Lawn and Garden Sale Apr 09-10, 8am-5pm Sat, 10am-5pm Sun, Learn all that’s new for spring. Exposition Building. Free. 528-3033. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

FOOD

Edible Book Festival Apr 12, 11am-2pm, Public invited to make bookinspired food item or view, vote (11-noon) and eat (noon) them

at the library. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-4617.

Share a Meal Apr 12, 9am-10pm, Various locations. share-a-meal.org 217-352-6533.

Traditional English Afternoon Tea Apr 10, 3pm, Scones, clotted cream, finger sandwiches, sweets, brewed tea. Proceeds benefit AAUW scholarships for women. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut St, 698-6096.

POLITICS

Colonel Bentzi Gruber Apr 12, 6pm program, 5:15pm reception, Jewish Community Relations Council, Jewish Federation of Springfield, Springfield Chapter of Hadassa invite public to hear Gruber speak on ‘Ethics in the Field: An Inside Look at the Israeli Defense Forces.’ RSVP by April 7, 787-7223 ext. 19 or sjf@shalomspringfield.org. Caitie Girls Restaurant & Lounge, 400 E. Jefferson St, 217-528-1294.

Governor’s Conference on Jim Edgar Apr 15-16, 5-7pm Fri and 9am- 4pm Sat, Fourth in series of examinations of Illinois governors. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 558-8934.

National Debt Display and Presentations Apr 11-14, “Generations of Debt” located in new A. Lincoln Commons with lectures April 11, 12, 14 in the Trutter Center. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.

Two Koreas and the United States Apr 11, 7pm, “Current Issues in Global Geopolitical Relations” with Dr. Kwan Kim, Notre Dame University. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6245.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Average Joe’s Bike Ride Apr 17, 12pm, Ride the interurban bicycle trail from Ace Bike Shop to Chatham and back. All welcome. Rain date following Sunday. Ace Bike Shop, 2500 S. MacArthur, (217) 523-0188.

Healthy Kids Day Apr 15, 5:30-8:30pm, Free activities, basketball challenge, bounce house, bike give-a-way, dancing and swimming for area families. 544-9846. YMCA, 701 S. Fourth St.

SBC Great Cycling Challenge Apr 10, Rides of 25, 50 and 100 miles. Register at www.spfldcycling.org. Chatham Community Park, S. Main St, Chatham.