Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting
 Jan 19, 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

Downtown YMCA Kids Night

Jan 14, 7-10pm, Dance to music, create art, watch a movie, play ball and play games. Open to 3rd-5th graders. YMCA, 701 S. Fourth St, 544-9846.

Imagination Station

Jan 18, 4pm, Come use your imagination to explore new places and discover some classic books. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Super Saturdays at the Museum

Jan 14, 11am-3pm, “Gems to Jewels.” Free, thematic activities especially recommended for children ages 4-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.

Touch a Truck

Jan 25, 4pm, This is your chance to get up close and personal with some big equipment. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Nature

Springfield Audubon Society

Jan 15, 2pm, Business meeting followed at 3 p.m. by hour program “Amazing Birds,” by Bob Andrini, Kane County Audubon Chapter president. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Volunteer Work Day

Jan 15, 1-3pm, Cut/remove invasives and general trail maintenance. Tools provided. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544- 2473.

Environment

Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism and Organic Conference

Jan 12-13, 9am-5pm, Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 309-557-2107.

Smart Energy Forum

Jan 24, 6:30pm, Hosted by Sangamon Valley Group and Sustainable Springfield Inc. CWLP Energy Services Office. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.

Lectures & Meetings