THE CALENDAR

The Help May 23, 6pm, Film and discussion led by Dr. Wesley McNeese. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6073.

Weekend/Connections Film Series May 19, 9:30pm, One-night stand becomes more - unconventional love story between two young men trying to make sense of their lives. $10. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 217-801-1202.

Wish Me Away May 20, 7pm, Intimate look at Chely Wright, first country music star to come out as gay. $10. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 801-1202.

Children’s Corner Super Saturdays at the Museum May 12, 11am-3pm, “Hummingbirds: Tiny Travelers.” Recommended for

ages 4-8. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.

Nature Bird Hikes May 12, 19, 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.

Chatham American Legion #759 Everything But Bass Tournament May 19, 7am-2pm, Shore fishing and boat fishing. $25 includes dinner at Post. Register by May 7. 220-0734. Lake Springfield Lindsey boat ramp, Long Bay Lane, 220- 0734.

Dr. Dolittle Day May 12, 10am-6pm, Celebrate 30th anniversary of Dr. Dolittle Day with free admission, turtle races, animal programs and more. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821.

Geocaching May 19-Nov. 30, search for ten caches hidden by Springfield

Park District at its parks. Prizes. Coordinates on website May 21. 753-0700. Washington Park, South Grand and MacArthur.

Illini Bird Fanciers Club Bird Fair/Sale May 13, 9am-4pm, Breeders with varieties of birds and supplies. $3, kids free with paid adult. Twilight Ballroom. IlliniBirdFanciers.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

Just Be Day May 12, 10am-2pm, Gift yourself with time on the land.

Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.

Mother’s Day at the Zoo May 13, 10am-6pm, Free admission for moms with paid child. Kids can make something for mom. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217- 585-1821.

Land of Lincoln Water Gardening Society Plant Sale May 19, 10am-12:30pm, Water & landscaping plants, pond decorations, supplies and more. Benefits community projects such as Dana-Thomas House water feature. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-546-4116.

Prairie Wildflower Sale May 19-20, 9am-4pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun, Over two dozen varieties of your favorite garden wildflowers. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.

Rain Barrel Workshop May 15, 6-7pm, Learn about collecting rain. University of Illinois Extension Service workshop and rain barrel, $55. Register online or 782-4617. University of Illinois Extension, 700 S. Airport Drive.

Sangamon Vallery Iris Society Iris Show May 12, 12-4pm, View different varieties of iris. For more info, phone 753- 6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall, Fayette, 217-546- 4116.

Summer Jamboree May 19, 11am-3pm, Free activities for entire family all day long, giveaways and prizes. Springfield Park District hosts. 753-2800. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave, 217-544-1751.

The Asian Carp Invasion May 17, 7-8pm, Kevin Irons, DNR. Sponsored by Springfield Audubon Society. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Environment High Tunnel Workshop Series May 12, 9am-4:30pm, Local food producers and others interested in building unheated greenhouses. $30, $50 May 12 and June 11. Workforce Careers Center. 786-2434. llcc.edu/greencenter. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

Lectures & Meetings

ABATE Chapter Meeting May 17, 7pm, ABATE Lincoln Land Monthly Chapter Meeting. All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. Third Thursday of every month. Northender’s VFW, 2349 Stockyard Rd.

Chatham Kiwanis Club Meeting May 10, 17, 6:15pm, Civic organization meets every Thursday. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 725-6467.

Q.U.I.L.T.S. May 14, 7pm, Second Monday of each month. All skill levels welcome. springfieldquilts.com. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St.

Sex Addicts Anonymous May 10, 14, 17, 21, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, [email protected]. Confidentiality assured. Various locations.

Springfield Camera Club May 10, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St.

Bulletin Board

Adopt-A-Pet Adoptions May 12, 12-3:30pm, Rescued, homeless dogs and cats, spayed or neutered, micro-chipped and vaccinated. 835- 2538. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 217-698-3091.

Art of Illinois Wine Garden May 19-20, 11am-6pm Sat, 12- 5pm Sun, Sample Illinois wine on southwest corner of Fifth and Jefferson. $10, wine glass and sampling tickets. Downtown Springfield.

Bake-Off May 19, 1pm, $5 for five sampling tickets and beverage. Benefits Tri-City Library. Mechanicsburg Fire Station, 402 W. Main St, Mechanicsburg.

Car Cruise May 13, 1-6pm, DJ, vendors, food and bouncy castle for the kids. Quaker Steak & Lube, 1121 West Lincolnshire Blvd, 217-787-5823.

Central IL Senior Celebration May 16, 9am-2pm, Orr Bldg. 787-9234. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 782-8886.

Circuit Clerk Outreach Event May 12, 10am-12pm, Pleasant Plains Village Hall, 200 E. Fourth St, Pleasant Plains, 753-6674.

Decade Prom May 19, 7pm, Food, drinks, dancing with Brooke Thomas and the Blue Suns. $35 from any bank or benefactor Family Service Center. Illini Country Club, 1601 S Illini Rd, 217-546-4614.

Letter Carriers Food Drive May 12, 19, Leave bag of non-perishable food items out on Sat. for your letter carrier to pick up.

Mother’s Day Tea May 12, 12:30pm, Includes half-hour program on journals and papers of Vachel’s mother. $7. Advance reservations, 524-0901. Limited seating.

Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.

Mother’s Day Soiree May 12, 9:30pm-1am, Dinner and music by Eclectic Duo Prodigy and Preest. $25. Ginger Asian Bistro, 3100 W. White Oaks Dr, 217-726-0808.

Mother’s Day Events May 11-13, 3pm Fri-Sat, 5:30pm Sun, Friday social hour, armchair travel adventure to the Netherlands on Sat. supper with live music on Sunday. RSVP 546-5577. Montvale Estates, 2601 Montvale Drive.

Open House Adoption Event May 19, 10:30am-2pm, Reduced adoption fees, tours of shelter, special displays, free food and beverages. Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale St, 741- 7167.

PechaKucha Night May 10, 7:20pm, 6:20 doors open, Local creatives make six-minute, 40second presentations (20 slides, 20 seconds each) on creative topics. Limited tickets at door. [email protected]. 789-2377. City Nights Theater, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy.

Red Cross Volunteer Orientation May 10, 5:30-6:30pm, Sign up by phone or [email protected]. American Red Cross, 1045 Outer Park Dr # 1, 217-787-7602.

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