THE CALENDAR
THE CALENDAR
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guided tour. $6-$4. Pre-registration required. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-753-6217.
Illinois Audubon Hummingbird Festival Aug 06, 9am-12pm, See these unique birds up close during capture and banding. Free family event, stay as long as you wish. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217- 632-4000.
Region 9 American Iris Society Plant Sale Aug 13, 1-4pm, Plants from the gardens of society members. Free admission. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-753-6228.
Lectures & Meetings
AWC Meeting Aug 10, 11:30am, Networking, meal, program about best practices in photography. $10-$20. RSVP by August 5 to programs@awcspringfield.org. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 544-1793.
Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Aug 12, 7:30am coffee, 8- 9:30am program, State Public Pensions focusing on teachers and state workers system. Lower dining/conference room. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Luncheon Optimist Club of Springfield Aug 08, 11:45am, Diamond’s Buffet, 2441 S. MacArthur Blvd.
Q.U.I.L.T.S. Aug 08, 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.
Women Entrepreneurs - Central Illinois Aug 10, 5:30-7:30pm, Summer social. $30 walk-ins. Register by Aug. 5. 725-8500. reservations@we-ci.org. Island Bay Yacht Club, 76 Yacht Club Road, 217-529-5418.
Bulletin Board
2011 Tour of Homes Aug 06-07, 11am-4pm, Tour some of the finest homes in Springfield and the surrounding area. 698-4941. SAHBA. builderevents.com.
Adopt-A-Pet Adoptions Aug 06, 12-3:30pm, Rescued, homeless dogs and cats, spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Petco, 2721 S. Veterans Parkway, 217- 793-7387.
Breastfeeding Walk Aug 06, 8:15-10am register, 10:30 walk, Free kid bike helmets (while they last), door prize, free reusable BAG to first 100. Free book and refreshments. 862-040. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-753-6217.
DAR Ice Cream Social Aug 04, Delicious desserts and big band entertainment. 243- 2001. Governor Duncan Mansion, 4 Duncan Pl, Jacksonville, 245-2626.
First Fridays Downtown Aug 05, 5-8pm, Stroll, shop eat downtown. Exhibitions, live music, great deals and fun surprises. Every first Friday. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Free Clothing Give-Away Aug 05, 5-7pm Fri, 9am Sat, Free clothing, books and accessories. No businesses looking to resell. Concordia Lutheran Church, 2300 Wilshire Rd, 217- 529-3307.
Illinois State Fair Aug 12-17, So much to do we can’t list everything. Food, entertainment, exhibits and so much more. 782-6661. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Springfield Area Newcomers Club Sign-Up Luncheon Aug 16, 11:30am, Welcoming women (men are always welcome). Register at 553-4381 by August 8. springfieldnewcomers.com. Secret Recipes Reception Center, 3086 Normandy Rd.
U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team Aug 13, 11am, Free performance of precision close-order drill. Chance to meet guardsmen who participate in joint military colors ceremonies requested by White House and Pentagon. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-523-7230.
History
Albanian Muslim Rescuers During the Holocaust Aug 07, 10, 14, 17, 12-1:30pm Wed, 1:30-3pm Sun, On exhibit through August, 30 black and white photographs by American photographer Norman Gershman. 525-1360 x2. Temple B’rith Sholom, 1008 S. Fourth St.
Coffee or Tea with Mr. Lincoln Aug 10, 12-1:30pm, Join Mr. Lincoln and Helen Edwards for tea, coffee and treats at Edwards Place every Wednesday through Aug. 10. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523-2631.
History Comes Alive Aug 04-11, Daily programs including Lincoln Troubadours singing Wed-Sat, Lincoln Parade to Old State Capitol on Saturdays and more. nps.gov/liho\n\n, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.
Lincoln and Shakespeare Aug 10, 5pm, Every Wednesday until August 10, theatrical program by Over the Moon Productions with scenes from Shakespeare’s plays alongside Lincoln’s words. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-7960.
Faith & Philosophy
Family Fun Fest Aug 06, 9am-4pm, Variety of vendors, food and drinks, ice cream, snow blower raffle, activities for kids. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2750 E. Sangamon Ave.
St. Paul AME Church 168 Year Celebration Aug 06, 11am-2pm, Contemporary Jazz Brunch with Lady Carole and her Knights, food and Comedian Davey Davey. Tickets at Stpaulamespfld@aol.com. Abe’s Southside Cafe & Pub, 3751 S. Sixth St, 217-529-5511.
Local Flavors Social Aug 15, 5:30-7:30pm, Appetizers featuring local food, photography show, prizes, cash bar, live music. $20, $15 in advance. 528-1563. ilstewards.org. Caitie Girls Restaurant & Lounge, 400 E. Jefferson St, 217-528-1294.
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