Springfield Audubon Society Oct 20, 7-8pm, “Current Threats to North American Bats,” Dr. Joyce Hofmann, Mammalogist, Illinois Natural History Survey. Free. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217- 544-2473.
Springfield Bonsai Society Fall Show Oct 22, 9am-4pm, See the gorgeous art of bonsai. Auction at 1 p.m. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217- 529-1111.
ENVIRONMENT
Do-it-Yourself Solar Hot Air Collector Oct 22, 9am-4pm, Learn to build and install your own. $50, $80 couple. Register by Oct. 20 786- 2434, llcc.edu/greencenter, [email protected]. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.
Getting to Know the Green Center Oct 19, 6:30-8pm, Julie Bates, LLCC Green Center manager discusses campus sustainability efforts. Sustainable Springfield Inc. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217- 753-4900.
Green Fair Oct 20, 10am-2pm, Exhibits, entertainment, mini green workshops, food tastings and giveaways. Free, open to public. 786-2434. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786-2200.
LECTURES & MEETINGS
AAUW: International Programs for Women Oct 20, 7pm, Anne Capestrain addresses Dining for Women program. Mercado Global, Guatamala fair trade program, also discussed. American Lung Association, 3000 Kelly Lane, 899-1906.
ABATE Chapter Meeting Oct 20, 7pm, ABATE Lincoln Land Monthly Chapter Meeting. All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. Third Thursday of every month. Northender’s VFW, 2349 Stockyard Rd.
CAIBA Social Mixer Oct 21, 8am, Member meetings are free and open to members, guests and consumers. www.LocalFirstSpringfield.com. American Red Cross, 1045 Outer Park Dr # 1.
Classrooms First Commission Meeting Oct 21, 1-3:30pm, Persons wanting to give public comment are encouraged to bring written testimony. First-come-firstserved basis. Illinois State Board of Education board room, 100 N. First Street, 558-3754.
Dan Gediman Oct 24, 11am, Executive producer of national weekly radio program presents Connecting with ‘This I Believe’ Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000.
Living with Streams and Ponds Webinar Oct 19, 6-9pm, Listen from your home or attend in person. Part of Illinois Living on the Land series. Register at web.extension.illinois.edu/lms/. University of Illinois Extension, 700 S. Airport Drive, 217-782-4617 .
Luncheon Optimist Club of Springfield Oct 17, 6pm, Diamond’s Buffet, 2441 S. MacArthur Blvd.
Racism, Globalization and Changing Face of America Oct 26, 12-2pm, Presentation by Lecia Brooks of the Southern Poverty Law Center. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2241.
Racism, Globalization and Changing Face of America Oct 25, 7pm, Lecia Brooks, Director of Outreach for Southern Poverty Law Center. South Auditorium. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge, 217- 206-6245.
Secrets, Status and Scholars Oct 18, 7-8pm, SAA Curator Erika Holst delivers illustrated presentation on Edwards Place history. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523-2631.
Sex Addicts Anonymous Oct 13, 17, 20, 24, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info [email protected]. Confidentiality assured. Various locations.
Springfield Camera Club Oct 13, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217- 528-3407.
Springfield Noon Lions Club Oct 18, 25, 12pm, Meeting every Tuesday. (Statewide Lions Candy Day Oct. 14-15.) 523-6312. Golden Corral, 1038 Le June Dr.
Vital Signs: Illinois Nonprofit Conference Oct 19, 8am-4:30pm, Nationallyknown speakers and The Nonprofit Doctor. $135-$60. Register online. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams, 312- 587-0090.
West Central Illinois Pilot Club Share Pilot Oct 25, 6:45-8pm, Membership open to those with passion to help persons with brain related injuries or diseases. RSVP by Oct. 19, 883-005. Norma’s Restaurant, E. Court St, Jacksonville.
Why We Should Care About Those Who Care Oct 26, 7pm, Professor Eileen Boris, University of California, addresses the topic reproductive labor shedding light on themes from book and film, The Help. Lobby. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206- 6245.
BULLETIN BOARD
AKC Canine Good Citizen Test Oct 18, 7pm, 6:45pm doors open, Dogs over six months eligible. See www.akc.org/events/cgc for guidelines. $10, $5 CCTC members. Pre-register at [email protected]. Capitol Canine Training Club, 209 E Walnut St, Chatham.
APL Pet Adoptions Oct 15-16, 11am-3pm, Dogs and cats from PetSmart on Sat. Cats only Sunday. Various locations.
Adopt-A-Pet Adoptions Oct 16, 12-3:30pm, Rescued, homeless dogs and cats, spayed or neutered, micro-chipped and vaccinated. 835-2538. Petco, 2721 S. Veterans Parkway, 217- 793-7387.
Blanket and Coat Fair Oct 15, 10am-1pm, Need a coat or blanket this winter? Non-profit service organization giving away adult and kids coats. Must show ID for blanket. Donations welcome, leave at front or back door. Freedom in Holiness Mission, 1430 Loveland Ave, 217-522-2527.
Canned Food Drive Oct 13-26, Through Oct, in exchange for canned food donation, receive free pretzel with one pretzel purchase. Auntie Anne’s. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave.
Cerebral Palsy Event Oct 15, 6pm, Dinner, 50/50 drawing, auctions and intimate acoustic performance by country music star Jamie O’Neal. $15. 1-888-71-TICKETS. Sangamon Prairie Reception Center, 201 S. Main Street, Chatham, 217-483-5753.
Chili/Soup Fundraiser Oct 14, 11am-7pm, Craft fair, bake sale. Advance orders taken. $7. 529-1614. Mary Bryant Home for the Blind, 2960 Stanton St.
Christian Women’s Connection Brunch Oct 19, 9-11:15am, Country Fair Brunch. $12. Reservations by Oct. 14, 546-8773. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.
Fall Festival and Bookfair Oct 22, 10am-6pm, Face painting, story time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. game show 3 to 4 p.m. and more. Springfield Public Schools Foundation for school libraries. 525-4406. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.
Giant Flea Market Oct 23, 8:30am-4:30pm, Indoor market. $1.25, age 12 and under free with adult. Illinois Building. 529-6939. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.
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