genH Route 66 Kids Walk, Run, Roll and Health Expo Jun 25, 9am-2pm, Register now for this free event. genhkids.org. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 494-1194.
Nature
A Symphony of Country Gardens Jun 18, 11am-4pm, Refreshments provided at award-winning gardens of Bank of Springfield on Wabash and Koke Mill Road. $18. ilsymphony.org/support-us/gardentour. Various locations.
Barnyard Bash Jun 18, 11am-3pm, Baby goat bottle races, farm animal encounters, and horseshoe games! Zoo admission. 421- 7435. Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Rd, Decatur, 217-421- 7435.
Garden Walk Jun 25, 2-7pm, Sangamon- Menard Unit Master Gardeners host a walk at five Springfield locations. 217-782-4617.
Morgan County Garden Club Flower Show Jun 24-25, 12:30-5pm Fri, 10am-2pm Sat, David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
Secret Gardens of Menard County Tour Jun 18, 9am-3pm, Self-guided tour of nine hidden gardens with lunch at Plaid Rooster Cafe. Rain or shine. $20, $15 in advance. Tickets at various locations or call, 632-7928.
Lectures & Meetings
Asperger’s/Autism Adult Support Group Jun 16, 7-9pm, Third Thursday of month Jun-Aug. Open to anyone 18 and older who knows or believes they are on Autism spectrum. Formal diagnosis not necessary. WUIS Building, Room 58, UIS campus, 793-2587 or 561-1159.
Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Jun 24, 7:30am coffee, 8-9am program, Springfield Mayor Mike Huston is the guest. Annual meeting. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
DBSA Central IL Speakers Series Jun 23, 6:30-7:30pm, Presentation on Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (national and local organizations). Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St, 414- 7368.
Luncheon Optimist Club of Springfield Jun 20, 6pm, Diamond’s Buffet, 2441 S. MacArthur Blvd.
Porsche Club of America, Lincoln Trail Chapter Jun 25, 5pm, Mix and mingle. For more information email [email protected]. Ross Isaac, 1710 S. MacArthur Blvd, 217-744-7677.
Smart Women Smart Money Jun 22, 9am-3pm. Guests speakers, lunch. Free. Register treasurer.il.gov.
Bulletin Board
2011 Pride Picnic Jun 18, 5:30-9pm, Free with Coalition of Rainbow Alliances providing fried chicken, cole slaw, iced tea, lemonade. Bring side dish. Nelson Center Shelter Number 4. 498-9930. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.
APL Pet Adoptions Jun 18-19, 11am-2pm, Dogs and cats for adoption. (Dogs also at Ace Hardware and noon to 3 p.m. at Incredible Pizza Company on Sat. Sunday adoptions at Chatham Ace Hardware noon to 2 p.m.) Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy.
Adopt-A-Pet Adoptions Jun 19, 12-3:30pm, Rescued, homeless dogs and cats, spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Petco, 2721 S. Veterans Parkway, 217-793-7387.
Association of Information Technology Professionals Jun 21, 5:30-8:30pm, Margaret Teague, manager of education services, Levi, Ray and Shoup, ‘The Evolution of Live Webbased Training.’ Lakepointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd, 628- 3697.
Midwest Charity Horse Show Jun 16-18, 11am and 6:30pm, One of the premier horse shows in the U.S. Free. Coliseum. midwestcharity.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Sangamon County 4-H Horse Show Jun 22, 8am-5pm, Coliseum Covered Arena Alone Stabling Barn - 13. Free. 782-4617. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.
Vigil for Peace Jun 18, 25, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997.
Politics
UIS Ambassador Series Jun 16, 11:30am, Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson shares business, economic and political insights. Question and answer session follows. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 217-206-6058.
Health
Butterfly Release Jun 18, 10am, Native butterflies released, public reading of names, music and inspirational readings. Pre-register siumed.edu or 545-2955. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter.
Faith & Philosophy
Heroic Exploits of Stephen Decatur Jun 19, 10:30am, Dressed in authentic 1812 naval regalia, Rev. Biedler delves into history of US and Mediterranean power brokers. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
Noelle Garcia Jun 17, 7pm, WLP Catholic Recording Artist concert in support of St. Katharine Drexel Parish. $10. St. Patrick’s Church, 407 E. Eldorado, Decatur, 217-429-5363.
Sports & Fitness
Springfield Long Nine Game Jun 19, 1pm, Springfield’s vintage baseball team takes on a regional team. springfieldlongnine.com. Center Park, Lake Park.
Springfield Sliders Jun 16-17, 20-21, 6:35pm, Local team takes on the Nashville Outlaws June 16-17, and the Butler Blue Sox on June 20-21. Robin Roberts Stadium, Lanphier Park, N. Grand Ave and Michigan Ave.