Zoo-rific Evening Aug 27, Animal encounters and behind-the-scenes look, drinks and hors d’oeuvres, auction, music, prizes! Tickets, phone 422-5911. Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Rd, Decatur, 217- 421-7435.
Environment
Sangamon Valley Group of Sierra Club Aug 27, 6:30-7:30pm, One hour hike led by Sierra Club members who guide you through the insightful world of poop! 299- 1156. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217- 529-1111.
Lectures & Meetings
ABATE Chapter Meeting Aug 18, 7pm, ABATE Lincoln Land Monthly Chapter Meeting. All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. Third Thursday of every month. Northender’s VFW, 2349 Stockyard Rd.
Church State Separation: What Approach?
Aug 22, 7pm, Presentation and discussion based on Church, State and the Crisis in American Secularism (by Bruce Ledewitz). Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
Dana-Thomas House Foundation Program Aug 21, 2pm, Thomas Publishing Company former employees recount how Wright-designed house functioned as publisher’s corporate offices. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 217-558-8844.
Luncheon Optimist Club of Springfield Aug 22, 11:45am, Diamond’s Buffet, 2441 S. MacArthur Blvd.
Oaks Neighborhood Association Meeting Aug 18, 6:45pm, Business meeting followed by Mayor Mike Houston. 793-0503. LRS Education Services, 2451 W. Monroe Street.
Bulletin Board
2011 Baby Day Aug 28, 12-4pm, New and expecting parents and childcare providers invited to free expo sponsored by SIU HealthCare and ABC NewsChannel 20. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
APL Pet Adoptions Aug 19-21, 10:30am-1pm, Fri - dogs at Comptroller’s tent. Sun - dogs at Conversation World. For other locations and times visit apl-shelter.org. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy.
APL Pet Adoptions Aug 27-28, 11am-2pm, Sat - dogs also at Green Hyundai, White Oaks Mall, PetSmart; cats at Green Hyundai, Springfield Ace, PetSmart. Sun - dogs at Gizzy Lu; cats at PetSmart. Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave.
Adopt-A-Pet Adoptions Aug 21, 12-3:30pm, Rescued, homeless dogs and cats, spayed or neutered, micro-chipped and vaccinated. Petco, 2721 S. Veterans Parkway, 217-793- 7387.
Bark For Life Aug 20, 9:30am-12pm, Local American Cancer Society honors service/therapy dogs. Demos, gifts, competitions. barkforlifesangamon.com. Stuart Park, Winch Lane (north of Jefferson), 523-4503, press 3.
CenterLine Dressage Classic Horse Show Aug 27-28, 8am-5pm, Two-day free horse show at the Coliseum. 793-6810. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
