DSI Santa House Dec 10, 14, 17, 21, 10am- 2pm Sat, 5-8pm Wed, Open Saturdays. Free photo and candy cane. Open during walks on Dec. 7, 14, 21 5-8 p.m. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams.
Super Saturdays at the Museum Dec 10, 11am-3pm, “Let it Snow! Winter Crafts.” Ongoing activities recommended for children ages 4-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782- 7386.
Winter Day Camp Dec 19, 7am-5:30pm, Dec. 19 - Jan. 3. Kids ages 5-12 daily ice skating, arts and crafts and games. 753-2800. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St, 217-525-2589.
SCIENCE
Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Dec 14, 7-8:30pm, “Unraveling a Mystery: Recent Excavations at the Hickory Hill Site in Southern Illinois.” Free. Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.
NATURE
Barn Owls Dec 15, 7-8pm, “Barn Owl Recovery Plan in Illinois,” Dr. T. J. Benson, Illinois Natural History Survey. Sponsored by Springfield Audubon Society. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544- 2473.
Christmas Bird Count Dec 18, 1-3pm, Volunteers needed to walk trails and help with count. Indoor counters needed as well. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.
Volunteer Work Day Dec 11, 1-3pm, Cut/remove invasives and general trail maintenance. Tools/gloves provided. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544- 2473.
LECTURES & MEETINGS
ABATE Chapter Meeting Dec 15, 7pm, ABATE Lincoln Land Monthly Chapter Meeting. All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. Third Thursday of every month. Northender’s VFW, 2349 Stockyard Rd.
AWC Holiday Party Dec 15, 5-7pm, Food, fellowship, surprises. $5, free for members. RSVP by Dec. 12 programs@awcspringfield.org. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.
Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Dec 16, 7:30am coffee, 8am program, Dr. Susan Koch, Chancellor, University of Illinois Springfield. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.
Luncheon Optimist Club of Springfield Dec 19, 6:30pm, MCL Cafeteria, 2151 Wabash Ave, 217-787- 8706. Q.U.I.L.T.S. Dec 12, 7pm, Second Monday of each month. All skill levels welcome. springfieldquilts.com. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St, 217-546- 7646.
Sex Addicts Anonymous Dec 08, 12, 15, 19, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, springfieldsaa@gmail.com. Confidentiality assured. Various locations.
Springfield Camera Club Dec 08, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217- 528-3407. Springfield Noon Lions Club Dec 13, 20, 12pm, Meeting every Tuesday. 523-6312. Golden Corral, 1038 Le June Dr.
Springfield Vegetarian Association Dec 13, 6pm, Video, How to Eliminate Sickness. Rev. George Malkmus tells how he healed colon cancer by following diet from book of Genesis. Free. Carnegie Room. 787-0014. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.
Women Entrepreneurs - Central Illinois Dec 14, 11:30am-1pm, Corporate sponsors recognition, installation of officers. $25-$17. Register by Dec. 9. 725-8500 or reservations@we-ci.org. Indigo Restaurant, 3013 Lindbergh Blvd, 217-726-8436.
BULLETIN BOARD
APL Pet Adoptions Dec 17, 11am-3pm, Dogs for adoption. (Cats at Chatham Ace Hardware from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave, 217-787-5100.
APL Pet Adoptions Dec 10-11, 11am-3pm, Dogs and cats for adoption both Saturday and Sunday. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy.
APL Tree of Lights Ceremony Dec 11, 5:30-7pm, Individuals are invited to honor a loved one, animal or human with a memorial light. $5. Register online. Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd, 544-7387.
Adopt-A-Pet Adoptions Dec 10, 12-3:30pm, Rescued, homeless dogs and cats, spayed or neutered, micro-chipped and vaccinated. 835-2538. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217-698-3091.
Angel Tree: Hope Institute Dec 08-09, 12-16, 19-21, 9am- 5pm Mon-Fri, Through Dec. 21, pick a school bus off the tree, shop, wrap and return a present for a child. (Info on back of bus.) Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.
Giant Flea Market Dec 11, 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.
RSVP Recycling Bin Wheels Dec 19, Free service available by appointment. RSVP at 528- 4035. Springfield Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St
Springfield Classical Guitar Society Dec 17, 4:30pm, Help the SCGS by having dinner with them before the Symphony concert. $50 dinner, $32 ISO tickets. RSVP by Dec. 12 via Facebook. Info, 816-8832. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.
Vigil for Peace Dec 10, 17, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.
Winter Swim Lessons Registration Dec 08, 8am, Eisenhower Pool, 2351 E. Cornell St.
FOOD
Holiday Farmers Market Dec 17, 9am-1pm, Meats, cheese, eggs, honey, produce, Illinois wine and more. Holiday gifts. Lunch available for purchase. Artisan’s Building. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 528-1563.
Slow Drinks Dec 14, 6-9pm, Meet and socialize with like-minded people. slowfoodspringfield.org. Brewhaus, 617 E. Washington St, 217-525-6399.
Slow Food Heritage Pork Dinner Dec 10, 6-9pm, Eight-course, small plate dinner created by Chef Michael Higgins featuring locally-sourced ingredients and heritage pork. Cash bar. Reservations by Dec. 5. Maldaner’s , 222 S. Sixth St, 691-5035.
HISTORY
Civil War Era Knitting Workshops Dec 09-10, 9am-3pm, Join in to knit pair of mid-19th century soldier woolen socks. $20. Register at 525-1825. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
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