Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Nov 17, 7-9pm, 6pm dinner, Third Thursday of each month. Free, but food purchase requested. 816-2117. Lake Pointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd, 217-953-4378.
Children’s Corner Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party Nov 17, 7pm, Fun games, drawing contest, chance to win newest Diary of Wimpy Kid book: Cabin Fever. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.
Make and Take Nov 19, 9am-5pm, Books and fun Thanksgiving crafts. Available all day Saturday. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.
Storytime Nov 23, 30, 11am, Join in every Wednesday for a fun filled storytime and craft for ages pre-k to 1st grade. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217-546-9440.
Nature
Springfield Audubon Society Nov 17, 7-8pm, “Franklin’s Ground Squirrel Research in Sangamon County” presented by Chris Young. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.
Lectures & Meetings AAUW Education Event Nov 17, 7pm, “Impact of Federal Health Care Programs.” Info from experts about federal health care resources for women, seniors, disabled. American Lung Association, 3000 Kelly Lane, 793-0565.
ABATE Chapter Meeting Nov 17, 7pm, ABATE Lincoln Land Monthly Chapter Meeting. All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. Third Thursday of every month. Northender’s VFW, 2349 Stockyard Rd.
Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Nov 18, 7:30am coffee, 8am program, “Municipally Owned Power Plants.” Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.
History of the Tuskegee Airmen Nov 17, 7pm, 99th Pursuit Squadron, first of the Tuskegee Airmen, was activated at Chanute Field in Rantoul, Illinois. Taylorville Public Library, 121 W. Vine St, Taylorville, 217-824- 4736.
Luncheon Optimist Club of Springfield Nov 21, 6pm, Diamond’s Buffet, 2441 S. MacArthur Blvd.
Sex Addicts Anonymous Nov 17, 21, 24, 28, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, [email protected]. Confidentiality assured. Various locations.
Springfield Noon Lions Club Nov 22, 29, 12pm, Meeting every Tuesday. 523-6312. Golden Corral, 1038 Le June Dr.
Springfield Social Club Nov 30, 5:30-8:30pm, Charity is Eastside Pride. Visit SSC on Facebook for donations list. Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, 210 S. Fifth St, 217-522-2020.
St. Patrick’s Grade School Reunion Planning Nov 19, 1pm, Help in the planning. 553-6937, email [email protected]. Northender’s VFW, 2349 Stockyard Rd.
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APL Pet Adoptions Nov 19-20, 11am-3pm, Dogs and cats for adoption both Saturday and Sunday. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy.
