Mulberry, Chatham.

Easter Bunny Apr 05-07, mall hours, Visit Easter Bunny center court. Train Rides $1. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave.

Easter Egg Hunt Apr 07, 1pm, Crafts, cookies, lemonade, The Resurrection Eggs Story and 1000 candyfilled eggs to hunt. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur.

Girard’s Easter Egg Hunt Apr 07, 11am-1pm, Over 1000 eggs, free food and drinks, bounce houses, live band. Town Square. Sponsored by First Baptist Church. Girard.

Jacksonville Public Library Easter Egg Hunt Apr 05, 11am, For ages 12 and under. Rain or shine. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 West College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Run With a Mission 5K

Run/Walk Apr 14, 8am 5K Run/Walk, 9:10am Kids Fun, South Side Christian Church hosts to benefit mission work in Haiti, Kenya and England. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217-494- 4134.

Super Saturdays at the Museum Apr 14, 11am-3pm, “Crazy for Collage.” Recommended for ages 4-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.

WDBR Easter Eggstravaganza Hunt Apr 07, 10am, 11am, 12pm, Kids ages 6 and under. Separate hunt for ages 3 and under. Free. Knight’s Action Park and Caribbean Water Adventure, 1700 Knights Recreation Dr, 217-698-0066.

Science

Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Apr 11, 7-8:30pm, “Canine Companions: A Natural History of the Domestic Dog.” Dr. Chris

Widga, ISM curator of geology. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 785-0037.

Star Parties Apr 06, 13, 8-10pm, Popular free observatory (SE corner) learn and look. Canceled if cloudy. 206-8342. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza.

Nature

Cachet Club of Springfield Geranium Sale Apr 05-10, Place your order by Apr. 10, 787-2882. $2.25. Pick up Apr. 26. Little Flower School Activity Center (south of school), Stevenson Dr.

Celebrate Spring - Plant Sale Apr 14, 10am-4pm, Celebrate the return of spring. Seedlings available for purchase. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.

SCSWCD Annual Tree Sale Apr 14-15, 8am-5pm Sat, 10am-5pm Sun, Tech Town. 241-6635. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Spring Floral Show Apr 05-08, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12- 5pm Sat-Sun, Beautiful lily show through April 8. Free lily giveaway Apr. 10, 12-3 p.m. or while supplies last. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave.

The Wild Flowers of Logan County Apr 13, 5:30pm, Dinner lecture with David Schroder, retired science professor and master gardener. Reservations elkharthistoricalsociety.org. Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, 947-2100.

Wed. Morning Pickup Party Apr 11, 18, 9-10am, Weather permitting, help pick up trash. Garbage bags and long handled pickers provided. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave.

Wildflower Sale Apr 14-15, 9am-4pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun, Woodland wildflowers, trees and shrubs.

Experienced staff on-hand. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.

Wildflower Weekends Apr 13-15, Walks Sat. Apr. 14 and 21, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Reservations, elkharthistoricalsociety.org. student art exhibit and more. Elkhart, Elkhart.

Environment

Party for the Planet Apr 14, 10am-6pm, Learn how our actions impact the earth in our own backyards and beyond. Regular admission. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-753-6217.

Sustainable Lawns and Landscapes Apr 07, 9am-12pm, For beginners and those who took LLCC introductory workshop. $24. 786-2434. llcc.edu/greencenter. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

Lectures & Meetings

Building a Better Boulevard Apr 11, 12-3pm, MacArthur Boulevard Business Association sustainability workshop. $10- $12 with light lunch. shoponmacarthur.com. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W, 217-825-8052.

Chatham Kiwanis Club Meeting Apr 05, 12, 6:15pm, Civic organization meets every Thursday.

Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 725- 6467.

ECCE Speakers Series Apr 05, 12pm, “Spinnin’ Transnational Science: Southeast Asian American Rap,” Cathy Schlund-Vials, Ph.D. English and Asian American Studies professor, University of Connecticut, Storrs. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

ECCE Speakers Series Apr 11, 12pm, ‘Confronting the Reality of Sexual Violence in the University Community.’ David Lisak, Ph.D. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Families of the Incarcerated Apr 07, 11am-1pm, First Saturday of month, free support group luncheon for parents, friends and family. RSVP required, ext. 228. Tower of Refuge, Inc. 329 S. New St, 241-9911.

First Thursday Speakers Series Apr 05, 6:30-8:30pm, Speakers will Share their favorite world locations through interesting, descriptive presentations. Preregistration required online or by phone. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786- 2292.

Locating Private Foundation Money Apr 11, 1-3pm, Free seminar in BRK 141B. Registration required. go.illinois.edu/CINRCCalendar. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza, 206-6633 and 206-7115.

Q.U.I.L.T.S. Apr 09, 7pm, Second Monday of each month. All skill levels welcome. springfieldquilts.com.

Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Apr 05, 09, 12, 16, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, [email protected]. Confidentiality assured. Various locations.

Springfield Area Disability

Activists Apr 11, 5:30pm, Second Wednesday, SADA works to remove barriers that prevent inclusion. Near North Village, 401 E. Jefferson, 341-4459.

Springfield Camera Club Apr 12, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St.

Women Entrepreneurs - Central IL Apr 11, 11:30am-1pm, ‘Mobile Marketing & Social Media Strategies for Small Businesses.’ $25-$17. Register by Apr. 6. 725-8500 or [email protected]. Indigo Restaurant, 3013 Lindbergh Blvd, 217-726-8436.

Bulletin Board

Adopt-A-Pet Adoptions Apr 07, 12-3:30pm, Rescued dogs and cats, spayed or neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated. 835-2538. Petco, 2721 S. Veterans Parkway, 217-793- 7387.

American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Test

Apr 10, 7pm, 6:45pm doors open, $5 CCTC members, $10 non-members. Pre-register email [email protected]. Capitol Canine Training Club, 209 E Walnut St, Chatham.

Basic Home Maintenance Apr 09, 6-8pm, Seven week course on Mondays for Sangamon County residents at least age 18. Register 523- 6960. TSP-Hope, Inc. 1507 E. Cook St.

Boy Scout Troop 3 Celebration Apr 05-18, 4-7:30pm, Former members and associated Explorer Post and Venture Crew sought for July 21 reunion party. Email name and address to [email protected]. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue.

CPE Dog Agility Trial Apr 07-08, 8am-5pm, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Defenders of the Innocent Awards Reception Apr 09, 5:30-7:30pm, Honoring award-winning attorney and author Scott Turow, U of I

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