Students of the Strawn Show. Opening reception May 5, 6-8 p.m. David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 243-9390. Juried Student Art Show Apr 26-27, 30, May 01-03, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, On exhibit through May 3. 786-4967. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, Upper level, Menard Hall.

Lincoln Garden Juried Art Exhibition Apr 26-29, May 01-05, 10am-4pm Tue-Sat and 1-4pm Sun, Variety of media donated by area artists to benefit the Garden. Art available through purchase in silent auction. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 529-1111. On and Of Paper: ISM Selections Apr 26-28, 8:30am-5pm Mon- Sat, 12-5pm Sun, Through April 2012, exhibit of all things paper. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.

Sangamon Watercolor Society Meeting Apr 26, 7pm, Fourth Thursday of month in third floor boardroom. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.

Tree Huggers - Decatur, IL Apr 26-30, May 01-07, Decatur Area Arts Council presents 14 creations by local artists, crafters and businesses. Decatur Central Park, Decatur.

UIS Senior Student Exhibition Apr 30, May 01-03, 07-09, 11am-6pm Mon-Thu, Through May 11, “Epilog.” Reception May 3, 5:30-8 p.m. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza.

FILM & TELEVISION

Foreign & Independent Film Series: The Artist May 04, 7pm, Two silent screen stars see different futures. 2012 Academy Award Nominee for Best Picture. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6665.

The City: A Live DVD Recording Apr 28, 7-10pm, At Springfield and Central Illinois African- American History Museum. $5 donation to benefit Emancipated Mind State Foundation. National Museum of Surveying, Inc. 521 E. Washington, 217-528-2725.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

Jim Gill Family Concert Apr 26, 6:30-7:30pm, Free interactive family event. LLCC Child Development Center hosts pre-show activity at 6 p.m. Space limited. Tickets at Student Life Office, Menard Hall. 786-2241. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786- 2200.

Save the Frogs Day Apr 28, 9:30am-5pm, Learn about Illinois amphibians as you search for froggy facts and earn a Save the Frogs sticker. Free. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.

SCIENCE Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture May 09, 7-8:30pm, Dr. Elizabeth M. Scott, ISU, “Multicultural Society in Ste. Genevieve and the Middle Mississippi Valley, 1780-1880.” Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St, 785- 0037.

Star Parties Apr 27, 8-10pm, Popular free observatory (SE corner) learn and look. Canceled if cloudy. 206-8342. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza.

NATURE

Bird Hikes Apr 28, May 05, 8am, Five Saturdays through May 19, join bird expert Kevin Veara who leads birders of all skill levels. Free. Meets at Nature Center. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.

Bird Walks Apr 28, 9am and 1pm, Two walks let by Rhetta Jack, former ornithologist, Illinois Natural History Survey. Leaving downtown, Governor Oglesby St. $7.50. Limited registration. elkharthistoricalsociety.org. Elkhart.

Birds of Elkhart Hill Apr 27, 5:30pm, Dinner lecture by Elkhart Historical Society. Rhetta Jacks talks about migratory and permanent birds. Register elkharthistoricalsociety.org. 947-2238. Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, 947-2100.

Blossom Time Hikes Apr 29, 2pm, Three Sundays through Apr. 29, join one of garden’s naturalists and discover spring wildflowers. Free. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.

Celebrate Spring - Plant Sale Apr 28, 10am-4pm, Celebrate the season. Vegetable seedlings for purchase. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787- 6927.

Celebrate Spring - Plant Sale May 05, 10am-4pm, Celebrate the season. Vegetable seedlings for purchase. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787- 6927.

Discovery After Dark Apr 27, 7-9pm, After hours guided tour. $5.50-$3:50. ($6.50-$4.50 non-residents.) Pre-registration required by phone. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.

IL Native Plant Society Plant Sale Apr 28, 9am-2pm, Diverse selection of native plants, trees and shrubs. Commodity Pavilion. 243-6055. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886. Land of Lincoln Water Gardening Society Apr 26, 6:30pm, ‘Birds at the Pond,’ Wade Kammin of Wild Birds Unlimited. www.llwgs.org. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue. Springfield Civic Garden Club Plant Sale

May 05, 8am-12pm, Get plants from members gardens. Twilight Ballroom/Teach building. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

ENVIRONMENT 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.

SCDPH Electronics Recycling Collection Event May 05, 8am-1pm, Parking Lot #21. 535-3100. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

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 26, May 03, 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.

Families of the Incarcerated May 05, 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.

Governor’s Prayer Breakfast May 03, 7:30am, Josh Bleil, Indianapolis Colts spokesperson, author, veteran. $20. Reservations by April 27 and payment for ticket prior to event. 206-7872. Crowne Plaza, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.

Historic Westside Neighborhood Meeting Apr 26, 7pm, Paul Palazzola, Sangamon County Auditor. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue, 787-6823.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Apr 26, 30, May 03, 07, 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 Area Disability Activists May 09, 5:30pm, Second Wednesday, SADA works to remove barriers that prevent inclusion. Near North Village, 401 E. Jefferson, 341-4459.

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

Springfield Civic Garden Club May 07, 9:15am, Rich Eyre, Owner of Rich’s Foxwillow Pines Nursery, ‘Shady Characters - Made for the Shade.” 546- 7709. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.

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 Homelessness Issues Panel Apr 28, 2pm, Also, noon to 1 p.m. Occupy Springfield food drive at south side of Old State Capital Plaza. Donations go to shelter. U-Turn Shelter, 1035 East Madison.

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 26-28, 45 presenters from Midwest and seven foreign countries. Register uis.edu/hosted-orgs/conference/symbolism/program. [email protected]. Robert Allerton Park & Retreat Center, 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello.

BULLETIN BOARD

On A Mission Dreams Realized May 05, 6pm-12am, Annual dinner celebration to honor graduates of program at Logan Correctional Center. $50. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams, 241- 9911.

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

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