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Photo Exhibit: Ginny Lee May 12-14, 16-21, 23-25, Through May 31, color landscapes and black and white portraits, “South Carolina Roadhouse” by Springfield photographer Ginny Lee. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St.

Sangamon Watercolor Society May 21, 5:30-7:30pm, Features Mary Selinski and Eda Mae Schaeffer. Dessert reception and exhibit free and open to public. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523- 2787.

Student Exhibit May 12-13, 16-20, 8am- 4:30pm Mon-Fri, Ninety pieces of selected artwork created by Sangamon County students. Second floor lobby. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge.

Themes and Variations Art Exhibit May 20-21, 24-25, 10am-5pm Tues-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Through July 2, Tracey Maras, drawing pen/ink - pastel; Bernie White Hatcher, acrylic; Keith Rice, ceramics. (Reception May 21 5:30-7:30 p.m. Music, drinks, hors d’oeuvres.) Free. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544-2787.

Film & Television

Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting May 19, 7-9pm, 6pm dinner, Third Thursday of each month. Free, but food purchase requested. 816-2117. Lake Pointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd, 217-953-4378.

The Billionaires’ Tea Party May 17, 7pm, Liberty Brew & View screening of a new investigative documentary on the Tea Party. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529- 8580.

Children’s Corner

Art-Tastic Children’s Overnight Camp-in May 20, 7pm-8am Fri-Sat, Children ages 8-11 will learn about folk art with lots of activities on this overnight adventure. $30-$45. Register by May 16. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.

Super Saturdays at the Museum May 14, 10am-4pm, “All About Birds.” Crafts, visit by John Audubon, museum tour. Ages 4- 8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.

Nature

Prairie Wildflower Sale May 14-15, 9am-4pm Sat, 1- 4pm Sun, Features many varieties not found at local nurseries. Experienced staff onhand. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.

Sangamon Valley Iris Show May 14, 8am-4pm, Stunning iris show of many different varieties. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-753-6228.

Spring Water Garden Sale May 21, 9:30am-12pm, Water plants, pond decorations and supplies from LLWGS members for purchase. 726- 8216. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-753- 6228.

Summer Jamboree May 21, 11am-3pm, Free activities like giant slide, rock wall, giveaways and prizes. Springfield Park District hosts. 753-2800. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave, 217-544- 1751.

Environment

Glass Recycling Collection May 21, 8am-12pm, City of Springfield Glass Recycling Collection. Parking Lot #21. 789-2327. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782- 8886.

High Speed Rail Presentation May 24, 6:30pm, Sierra Club Sangamon Valley Group hosts presentation on economic development potential of high speed rail. Joe Shacter, IL Department of Transportation’s Director of Public and Intermodal Transportation, and Chris Koos, Normal, Illinois mayor. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217- 753-4900.

Shred Day May 21, 8am-12pm, Free paper shredding service sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Elm City Center, 1314 W. Walnut, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Sustainable Springfield Inc. Meeting May 18, 6:30pm, Decatur’s Sustainability Plan presented. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753- 4900.

Lectures & Meetings

ABATE Chapter Meeting May 19, 7pm, ABATE Lincoln Land Monthly Chapter Meeting. All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. Third Thursday of every month. Northender’s VFW, 2349 Stockyard Rd.

Honoring Soldiers of Corrigador/Bataan May 14, 10:30am-1pm, Book presentation, potluck lunch and more at this Filipino American Historical Society meeting. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

Illinois Women in Leadership May 19, 11:30am, “Emily Post is Dead...Now What.” $18, $23 walk-ins. Register by May 13. iwil.biz. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 544-1793.

Luncheon Optimist Club of Springfield May 16, 6pm, Diamond’s Buffet, 2441 S. MacArthur Blvd.

Bulletin Board

Adopt-A-Pet Adoptions May 15, 12-3:30pm, Rescued, homeless dogs and cats, spayed or neutered, micro-chipped and vaccinated. Petco, 2721 S. Veterans Parkway, 217-793- 7387.

Antique Show and Sale May 13-15, 11am-7pm Fri, Sun 11am- 6pm Sat, 11am, Orr Building. $6. 546- 7557. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Art of Illinois Wine Garden May 21-22, 11am-6pm Sat, 12- 5pm Sun, Sample Illinois wine on southwest corner of Fifth and Jefferson. $10, wine glass and five sampling tickets.

Central Illinois Senior Celebration May 18, 9am-2pm, Free event for seniors. Orr Building. 787-9234. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

Central Illinois Technology Conference May 12-13, 8am-5pm Thu, 8am-1pm Fri, Variety of technology related sessions hosted by AITP Capitol Chapter. $50. 971-0701. President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center, 701 E. Adams, AITP Capital Chapter, Dusten 971.

Downstate Illinois Innocence Project Awards Reception May 16, 5-7pm, Honoring Dick Durbin, Alva Busch, Diane Fanning, Michale Callahan. $100. Register at 206-7989 or uis.edu/innocenceproject. The Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St.

Farmers Market Vendors Sought Pleasant Plains Historical Society considering market on Tuesdays from mid June through Aug. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fresh produce, sold per piece, no vendor charge. [email protected].

Illini Bird Fanciers Club Bird Fair/Sale May 22, 10am-4pm, Breeders with varieties of pet caged birds. Also, cages, seed and toys. $3, kids free with adult. IlliniBirdFanciers.com. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Lindsay Man of Letters Award Reception May 14, 6pm, Former Governor Jim Edgar receives Vachel Lindsay Association’s first award. Dr. Dennis Camp, VLA president, author and Lindsay scholar performs and signs books. Edgar speaks on Lindsay’s life. Museum open for private viewing. Dinner and cocktails. $125. Reservations, 691-0592. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St.

Marine Bank’s Shredding Days May 14, 10am-12pm, Bring up to five boxes or bags of paper to Dirksen branch.

PechaKucha Night May 19, 7:20pm, Local creatives make six-minute, 40-second presentations (20 slides, 20 seconds each) on variety of creative topics. Doors open 6:20 p.m. $5. Reserve tickets at [email protected]. 789- 2377. City Nights Theater, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy.

Race Unity Art/Poetry Contest Deadline June 2, grades 3-5, middle and high school. Drop at Boys and Girls Club or Lincoln Library. raceunityrally.org. 553-5978.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive May 14, In Springfield, place non-perishable food items in bag and leave for letter carrier who will deliver to Central Illinois Foodbank. 522-4022.

Food

Illinois Products Farmers Market May 12, 19, 4-7pm, Every Thursday from May 12 through Oct 20 (except during the IL State Fair), Fresh local food and entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

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