Molly Schlich Film Series Mar 04, 06, 1pm and 4pm Sun, 7pm Tue, French film, “Incendies.” Nominated for Oscar as Best Foreign Film of 2010. $8-$4. AMC Parkway 8, 3025 Lindbergh Boulevard.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Jr. Collector’s Day Mar 10, 1-3pm, Explore collections of area children and teens. Collections include rocks and minerals, coins, toys and more. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-0061. Nature Story Adventures Mar 01, 08, 9:30-11am, Thursdays - story, hike and craft for kids ages 3-5 accompanied by adults. Different theme each week. $5-$10. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Super Saturdays at the Museum Mar 10, 11am-3pm, “Happy Birthday Play Museum!” Free thematic activities especially recommended for children ages 4-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.
SCIENCE Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Mar 14, 7-8:30pm, Joe Harl, Archaeological Research Center of St. Louis, “The Dampier Site: A Mysterious Mississippian Center Uncovered on the Missouri River Floodplain in Chesterfield, Missouri.”, Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785-0037.
NATURE Backyard Birdhouse Workshop Mar 04, 1-3pm, Wade Kammin, Wild Birds Unlimited. Determine correct birdhouse for your yard. How to make them functional and safe for birds. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473. Cachet Club of Springfield
Geranium Sale By Apr 9. $2.25. Proceeds to Camp Coco, Camp Care-a-Lot, United Cerebral Palsey, Pioneer Shoe Program for Children. 787-2882. Little Flower School Activity Center (south of school), Stevenson Dr. Grapevine Pruning Mar 13, 12pm, Master Gardeners thirty minute demo and questions and answer session. Master Gardener Gardens in front of building #30. 782-4617. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886. Logan County Gardeners Day Mar 10, 9am-12:30pm, 8am registration, Keynote speaker Marshall Dirks and seminars by U of I Extension specialist, Master Gardener volunteers and local horticulture experts. $12. Preregister online. Maple Syrup Time Mar 03-04, 10-11, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, Public demos four weekends in Feb. and March. Dress warm. Begins with brief orientation in Nature Center. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr. Purple Martin Colony Mar 11, 1-3pm, Ron LeGrand, Matoon, tells you have to attract and maintain a colony at your site. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.
Springfield Civic Garden Club Mar 05, 9-11:30am, Jim Schmidt, Extension Specialist, Home Horticulture, University of Illinois. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415. Wednesday Morning Pickup Party Mar 07, 14, 9-10am, Weather permitting, help pick up trash. Garbage bags and long handled pickers provided. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave.
ENVIRONMENT ECCE Speakers Series Mar 05, 7pm, ‘Risk & Responsibility in Global Environmental Governance,’ Dr. Noah Toly. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.
LECTURES & MEETINGS
Chatham Kiwanis Club Meeting Mar 01, 08, 6:15pm, Civic organization meets every Thursday. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 725-6467. Lincolnland Depression Era Glass Club Mar 05, 6-8pm, Program: A Cameo Appearance. Carnegie Room. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 546-6795. Occupy Springfield Meetings Mar 01, 06, 08, 13, 7pm, (Also, Saturdays at 1 p.m. at Gallina’s Restaurant, 432 E. Monroe Street.), AFSCME Council 31, 615 S. Second Street. Q.U.I.L.T.S. Mar 12, 7pm, Second Monday of each month. All skill levels welcome. springfieldquilts.com. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St.
Sex Addicts Anonymous Mar 01, 05, 08, 12, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, [email protected]. Confidentiality assured. Springfield Camera Club Mar 08, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St. Women Entrepreneurs - Central Illinois Mar 14, 5:30-7pm dinner, Mayor Mike Houston, ‘State of the City and Plans that Affect Businesses.’ $30-$22. Register by Mar. 9. 725-8500 or [email protected]. Kerber, Eck and Braeckel LLP, 1 W. Old State Capitol, Myers Building.
BULLETIN BOARD APL Pet Adoptions Mar 03-04, 10-11, Dogs and cats available. (Sunday, Dogs available noon to 3 p.m.), Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy. Adopt-A-Pet Adoptions Mar 03, 12-3:30pm, Rescued dogs and cats, spayed or neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated. 835-2538. Petco, 2721 S. Veterans Parkway, 217-793-7387. Clothing Drive Mar 01-04, Bring gently-used suits, pants, shirts, skirts, shoes and other professional items can be donated to Dress For Success. Dressbarn, 3405 Freedom Dr.
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