ECCE Speakers Series Apr 25, 7pm, ‘Off Oil: Pioneering a Sustainable Business Model". John Bradford, innovations director for Interface America. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Earth Awareness Fair Apr 28, 10am-2pm, Free, all-ages event includes activities, information and music.

789-2327. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702.

Earth Day Expo Apr 22, 10am-1pm, Vendors with facts on recycling, energy conservations and more. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave, 217-787-8560.

Jacksonville Earth Day Celebration Apr 20, 8am-2pm, Bring your recyclables to Lincoln Square, Salvation Army on hand to take reusables. Plants and trees available for sale. 245-6121. Jacksonville.

Lectures & Meetings ABATE Chapter Meeting Apr 19, 7pm, ABATE Lincoln Land Monthly Chapter Meeting. All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. Third Thursday of every month. Northender’s VFW, 2349 Stockyard Rd.

An Early Springfield Scandal May 01, 5:30pm, New research unveiled of Thomas Houghan’s scandalous secret. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 523-2631.

Chatham Kiwanis Club Meeting Apr 19, 26, 6:15pm, Civic organization meets every Thursday.

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

Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Apr 27, 7:30am coffee, 8am program, “City of Springfield Infrastructure and Public Works,” with City of Springfield Public Works Director Mark Mahoney. Club room, third floor. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Downsizing Seminar for Seniors Apr 30, 2pm, Join The Real Estate Group, OrganizeUtoo, Advanced Healthcare Services and Hickory Glen for informative seminar. Hickory Glen Senior Living, 1700 W. Washington, 217-793-0431.

Public Transportation for Everyone Apr 23, 6:30pm, Fourth Monday of month, help get bus service extended to all parts of Springfield. INCIL, Myers Building, 5th Floor, Rm 501, 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, 341-4459.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Apr 19, 23, 26, 30, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, [email protected]. Confidentiality assured. Various locations.

Soup & Stories Apr 26, 12-1pm, Lily Siu, Ph.D.

presents content analysis of perceptions of the Chinese through camera’s lens. Robert H. Stephens Room. $3. RSVP, 786- 2789. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217- 786-2200.

Springfield Camera Club Apr 26, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St.

Springfield Community Support Advisory Council May 01, 1-3pm, First Tuesday of month, identify reentry barriers, solutions and resources. Open to public. Tower of Refuge, Inc. 329 S. New St, 241-9911.

Springfield Social Club Apr 25, 5:30-8:30pm, Collecting water and breakfast bars for Multiple Sclerosis Walk. Ginger Asian Bistro, 3100 W. White Oaks Dr. Details on Facebook.

Talking ‘Bout My Generation Apr 26, 9am-12pm, Organizations will learn to bridge the generation gap in the workplace. $50. Register online or by phone. The Chamber of Commerce, 1011 S. Second St, 217-525-1173.

The Symbolist Movement Conference

Apr 25-28, 45 presenters from Midwest and seven foreign countries. Register uis.edu/hostedorgs/conference/symbolism/program.

[email protected]. Robert Allerton Park & Retreat Center, 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello.

UIS Lunch and Learn Apr 19, 11:30am-1:30pm, ‘Illinois - Overhead and Underfoot.’ $20 lunch/program. Register at uiaa.org/uis. 206- 7395. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217- 206-6073.

Veterans Housing Benefits Seminar for Seniors Apr 19, 10:30am, Presented by Illinois Dept of Veterans Affairs. Hickory Glen Senior Living, 1700 W. Washington, 217-793-0431.

Bulletin Board March of Dimes March for Babies Apr 21, 8am, Register online marchforbabies.org. Orr Building. 787-5154. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

5K Run, Walk, Roll and Victim’s Rights Rally Apr 22, 12-5pm, Run registration at timingiseverything.com. 836-3137. (Rally at 2 p.m. 523- 6233.), Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217- 523-6233.

APL Pet Adoptions Apr 27-29, 11am-4pm, Dogs and cats Sat. (Also, Fri. 5-7 p.m. dogs at Bergner’s and Sun. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gizzy Lu.), Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy.

APL Pet Adoptions Apr 21-22, 11am-4pm, Dogs and cats on Saturday. (On Sunday, cats only from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy.

Abate of Illinois Motorcycle Swap Meet and Show Apr 22, 10am-4pm, Exhibitors, vendors, parts and clothing, bike show, concessions and bar. $10. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

Alternative Prom Apr 21, 9:30pm-1am, Masquerave, futuristic masquerade with rave-like music. Open to Springfield LGBT and questioning youth. Student ID (high school or university) admits holder and up to four guests. 303- 9256. University of Illinois at Springfield, 217-206-6073.

American Heart Association and J. Parsons Fashion Show

Apr 28, 3-6pm, Local heart survivors, media personalities and American Heart Association volunteers work the runway while modeling the latest fashions. J. Parsons, 3425 Freedom Drive.

Boy Scout Troop 3 Celebration Apr 19-30, 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.

CMN/Tin Man Regatta Fundraiser Apr 19, 4-10pm, All sales between 4-10 p.m. go to Tin Man Regatta, benefit for St. John’s Children’s Hospital. Cold Stone Creamery, 124 S. Sixth St, 544- 6464 x45722.

Community Shred Event Apr 21, 10am-12pm, Case of non-perishable food or money donations for five boxes shredded free. localfirstspringfield.com. Salvation Army Parking Lot, Ninth and Washington.

Connections Film Series Fundraiser Apr 23, 6:30pm, Showcase of short film Viewer Discretion Advised (Tape 96) by filmmaker

Drew Stephens, Springfield native. Preview of films coming May 17-20. $20, 528-5253. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave.

Elkhart Vintage Market Apr 21-22, 10am-7pm Sat, 1am- 4pm Sun, For two days in the old Miss Jessie building and in building next to the Blue Stem on Governor Oglesby Street. Elkhart.

Generations of Debt Apr 19-20, For entire week, view and comment on series of panels that shows national debt and its affect on Americans. A. Lincoln Commons. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.

Home Ownership Session Apr 25, 12pm, ‘Is Homeownership in Your Future?’ Free. Reservations required, 872- 2822 by April 24.

Illinois Quarter Horse Assoc. Spring Show Apr 26-29, 7:30am-9:30pm, Coliseum. Free admission. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Illinois Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Showboat Gala Apr 22, 5:30pm, Dixieland band Riverboat 5 1 and dinner. $100. Reservations, 522-2838, x10.

Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.

Muscle Walk Apr 21, 10am, Register online, 351-1853 or 30-minutes before event. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

RSVP Recycling Bin Wheels Apr 27, Free service available by appointment. RSVP. Springfield Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St, 528-4035.

Red Cross Heroes Breakfast Apr 20, 8-10am, Honoring local individuals by local American Red Cross. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 787-7602.

Spring Fling Apr 20, 7-9pm, Springfield Area Newcomers Club. $10 by Apr. 13. springfieldnewcomers.com. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 544-1793.

Spring Fling Events Apr 20-22, 3pm Fri, 11am Sat, 12:30pm Sun, Senior social Friday. Veterans benefit seminar Sat. Dinner, live entertainment Sunday. 546-5577. Montvale Estates, 2601 Montvale Drive.

Springfield Ceramics and Crafts Club Exhibit

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