LOESS Rock, Fossil and Gem Show Oct 01-02, 10am-6pm Sat, 10am-5pm Sun, $2, kids under 12 free. Illinois Building. 622- 3484. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Leaf Identification & Collection Hikes Sep 24, 10am-12pm, Register for one-of-two free Saturday guided hikes around the garden grounds with approximately 50 trees. 753- 6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave.
Leaf Identification Hikes Sep 25, Oct 02, 2pm, Here’s help for students with their leaf collections. $4. 529-1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
National Show Horse Finals Sep 22-24, 9am-10pm, Artisans Building Coliseum. Free. 937- 962-4336. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Lectures & Meetings
Brown Bag Series Sep 23, 12pm, ‘Prehistoric Cave Paintings in Southern France’ Ann Hamilton. Michael Victor II Art Library. Free. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.
Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Sep 23, 7:30am coffee, 8-9:30am program, “A Conversation with Springfield Community Citizens,” includes Rudy Davenport, Dr. Jim Forstall and Kenley Wade. Dr. Cullom Davis, interviewer. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Springfield Camera Club Sep 22, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.
Springfield Noon Lions Club Sep 27, Oct 04, 12pm, Meeting every Tuesday. (Statewide Lions Candy Day Oct. 14-15.) 523- 6312. Golden Corral, 1038 Le June Dr.
Springfield Social Club Sep 28, 5:30-9:30pm, Charity is Elizabeth Ann Seton Program. Bring powdered laundry detergent, fabric softener, bleach. Boone’s Saloon, 301 W. Edwards St, 217-753-9135.
UIS Lunch and Learn Sep 27, 11:30am-1:30pm, ‘Landscapes of the Public: Jens Jensen - Native Landscape Architecture.’ $20 lunch/program. Register at uiaa.org/uis. 206- 7395. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza.
Why People Believe Strange Things Sep 26, 7pm, Presentation and discussion based on the book “The Believing Brain” by Michael Shermer. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
Bulletin Board
AAUW Used Book Sale Sep 23-24, 3-5pm Fri and 8:30am-1pm Sat, Books, CDs, DVDs, VHS, audio books. Proceeds go to scholarships for women at UIS, LLCC and St. John’s College of Nursing. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Walnut St, 498-8380.
Art Auction/Sale and Wine Tasting Sep 24, 6pm, Benefits Springfield Committee for Children, not-forprofit paying for Sangamon county students’ extracurricular activities. $15, includes wine, cheese, live music. Tickets and info 241- 2415. Ansar Shrine, 630 S. Sixth St.
Bird Feeder Cleaning Sep 24, 10am-3pm, APL volunteers will power wash and clean bird feeders and bird baths for $5 per item. 544-7387. Wild Birds Unlimited, MacArthur Blvd.
Filipino American History Month Luncheon Oct 01, 12pm, Ms. Venus Veronica Bacatan Leighton of Chicago, keynote speaker. Sponsored by Filipino American Historical Society. President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center, 701 E. Adams, 217-544-8800.
Get Your Licks on Route 66 Cross-Country Adoption Tour Sep 24, 10am-4pm, More than 40 adoptable pets from Sangamon County Animal Control and Illinois Humane, dog behavior training and IL State Police K9 unit demos, IL search dogs education program and more. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 698-3804.
Make-A-Wish Ice Cream Social Sep 27, 5-8pm, Free three-ounce serving of caramel apple ice cream to encourage guests to make a donation to Make-A- Wish. Cold Stone Creamery, 124 S. Sixth St, 217-523-6666.
Photography Workshop Oct 01, 9pm-1am, “Getting the Most from Your Digital SLR Camera and Lenses” with former UPI photojournalist Dick Adorjan. $25-$30. Register online or 529- 1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
RSVP Recycling Bin Wheels Sep 23, Free service available by appointment. RSVP at 528-4035. Springfield Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St.
South Central Illinois Adoptive Parents Association Reunion Picnic Sep 24, 4pm, Pot luck gathering at Shelter #4. Activities and games. RSVP by Sept. 22 to Tammy at 899-1001. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.
The Greater Springfield Job & Career Fair Sep 29, 3-6pm, Chamber along with several local businesses sponsor. 525-1173. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
Vigil for Peace Sep 24, Oct 01, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544- 3997. Downtown Springfield.
Food Fall Food & Craft Festival Sep 24, 9am-2pm, Demo at 10 a.m. by Chef Coffey, American Harvest Eatery. Homemade lunch, craft and holiday items, flea market, books, prizes and more. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-4617.
IL Products Farmers Market Sep 22, 29, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 20, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Sep 24, 28, Oct 01, 05, 8am- 12:30pm Wed and Sat, Through Oct 29. Chef demos, artisans and entertainment on Saturdays. Adams between Fifth and Second. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
History
Voices from the Past Cemetery Walk Sep 25, 1-3pm, Christian County Genealogical Society. $5 adults, $3 students. Last tour begins at 3 p.m. Oak Hill Cemetery, South Cherokee St, Taylorville.
1929 Ford Tri-Motor Airliner at SPI Sep 29-30, Oct 01-02, 2-5pm Thu, 9am-5pm Fri-Sun, Experience a rare chance to fly in fully restored plane that travels U.S. as a flying museum and was used in movie”Public Enemies.” Landmark Aviation. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, J. David Jones Parkway, 877-952-5395.
Conference on Illinois History Sep 29-30, Two day conference held at PCCC and ALPM. Registration and fee info at presidentlincoln.org or 558-8934.
Decatur Genealogical Society Sep 25, 1-4pm, Free meeting of the society with speaker John Beidler who portrays Commodore Stephen Decatur. Decatur Genealogical Society & Library, 1255 W. South Side Drive, Decatur, 217-429-0135.
Fireside Chats Sep 28, 7pm, Terry Ransom discusses The Underground Railroad. Free. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St, 217-492- 5929.
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Sep 24, Free admission to anyone who downloads a ticket from www.smithsonian.com/museumday. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217- 782-5764.
Whisper in Time Cemetery Walk Sep 25, 1-4pm, Four local historical figures discuss their lives in the Cascade area during 1800s. Free, donations accepted. 622- 5824. Taylor Cemetery, behind (east of) Ranger Station, Sangchris Lake State Park, 9898 Cascade Rd, Rochester.
Health
Free Prostate Cancer Screening Sep 29, 5-8pm, Regional Cancer Partnership of Illinois. For men 40-70 with no history of prostate cancer. Appointment at 545- 7390. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St.
Health & Wellness Fair Sep 28, 10am-2pm, Representatives from area organizations promoting healthy living lifestyles. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 786-2241.
Lymphadema Discussion Sep 28, 5:30pm, Women treated for cancer have the opportunity to learn about a possible side effect of treatment. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217- 545-3837.
Newly-Diagnosed Cancer Patients Class Sep 22, 11am-1pm, ‘Cancer Diagnosis? What’s Next?" Free. Includes lunch. Registration required. 545-0798 or ebrotzman-desart[at]siumed.edu. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-3837.
Nutrition Program for Cancer Patients Oct 05, 12-1pm, Open to all cancer patients. Sponsred by SIU Simmons Cancer Institute and Memorial Medical Center. Register 545-0798 or www.siumed.edu/cancer. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-3837.
Personal Assistant Employees Group Sep 24, 3-4:30pm, Assist those with disability who hire personal assistants to be a better employer. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217 528-0969 v/tty.
SIU Men’s Night Out Sep 22, 5pm, Dinner, screenings, info, souvenir tee shirts, autographed baseball and grill prizes, Major League Baseball Hall of Famers Whitey Herzog and Red Schoendienst. $15 online or 545- 7133. Springfield High School, 101 S. Lewis St.
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