Holding Hands With History Jul 26-28, 31, Aug 01-04, 07- 08, 10am-3pm Tue-Sat, Through Sept. 21, watercolor paintings by Kay Smith, Artist Laureate of Illinois. National Museum of Surveying, Inc. 521 E. Washington, 217-523-3130.
In the Genes Jul 26-28, 30-31, Aug 01-04, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Jungle Book Jul 26-28, 31, Aug 01-04, 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Delinda Chapman, mixed media; Meise Fahsl, oil. H.D. Smith Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St, 544-2787.
Pied Piper Architectural Tour Aug 01, 5:30pm, Free professionally-guided architectural tour. Meets in front Lincoln- Herndon Law Office. 544-1723. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams.
Film & Television
Movie in the Park Aug 03, dusk, Free big screen film, The Adventures of TinTin. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 544-1751. Rotary Park, Iles Ave. and Archer Elevator Rd.
Children’s Corner
Kidstock Jul 28, 11am-3pm, Create international themed art at a groovy indoor arts and crafts fair. Last admission at 2 p.m. Children’s Museum of Illinois, 55 South Country Club Rd, Decatur, 217- 423-KIDS.
Princess Tea Party Jul 28, 2pm, For girls with special needs. Crafts, treats. Royal Invitations available at County Market. $10. Pine Tree Studios, 310 E. State Street, Jacksonville, 243-4393.
Story Hour Jul 30, 10am, Free ice cream treat as you explore the topic of sharing. (Also 1 p.m. at Pleasant Plains library.), Prairie Skies Public Library, 555 Buckeye Rd, Pleasant Plains, 217-626-1553.
Sunday Safaris Jul 29, 1-3pm, WNNS Radio personalities read stories, then activity related to day’s theme. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821.
Underwater Art Children’s Workshop Jul 26, 9am-12pm, Make painted paper fish collage, printmaking project and learn more about IL sea creatures over 300 million years ago. Two-day program. Ages 5-7. $30-$24. 782-5993. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-5993.
Nature
Central IL Daylily Society Daylilies & More Aug 04, 12-3pm, Plant show and sale featuring daylilies. Children’s activities, silent auction, daylily giveaways. Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall, Fayette, 652-4503.
Illinois Audubon Hummingbird Festival Aug 04, 9am-12pm, See these unique birds up close during capture and banding. Free family event, stay as long as you wish. $5 to adopt bird. 544- 2473. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217- 632-4000.
Prehistoric Adventure Family Campout Jul 27, 5:30pm, Make fossils, go on a dig, run a dinosaur relay course. Pitch tent, dinner, activities, night hike and breakfast. $15-$18, $10-$12 kids. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821.
Region 9 American Iris Society Plant Sale Jul 28, 1-4pm, Purchase beautiful iris varieties from collections of Society members.
Washington Park Botanical
Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-546-4116.
Wed. Morning Pickup Party Aug 01, 08, 9-10am, Weather permitting, help pick up trash. Garbage bags and long handled pickers provided. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave.
Where’s All The Wildlife?: Tracks and Scat Aug 04, 6:30pm, Join Sangamon Sierra Club members for wildlife tracking hike. Meet at trail map near entrance. Free. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.
Lectures & Meetings
Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Jul 27, 7:30am coffee, 8am program, ‘A Zero-waste Vision for the Springfield Area.” Wynne Coplea, Todd Shumaker and Joan Walters, moderator. Third floor club room. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.
Grant Writing for NonProfits Jul 31, 1-2:30pm, Free seminar. Registration required. library.uis.edu/cinrc. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza, 217-206-6633 info, 217-206- 6605 circulation.
Lincolnland Depression Era Glass Club Aug 06, 6-8pm, Glass Knives by Jim Davis. lincolnlandglassclub.com. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 546- 6795.
Locating Private Foundation Money Jul 31, 10am-1pm, Free seminar. Registration required. go.illinois.edu/CINRCCalendar. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza, 206-6633.
Return of Illinois Jul 31, 6pm, Join voters movement to curb legislative corruption in Illinois. Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 2600 S. Fifth St, 217-523-7931.
Springfield Social Club Jul 31, 5:30-8:30pm, Collecting backpacks and school supplies for Start Smart Back to School Health Fair. Parking lot, live music. Mariah’s Restaurant, 3317 Robbins Rd, 217-793-1900.
Women Entrepreneurs - Central IL Aug 08, 5:30-7pm, Dinner under pavilion. Pool access. $30-$22. Register by Aug. 3 to [email protected]. 725-8500. Island Bay Yacht Club, 76 Yacht Club Road, 217-529-5418.
Bulletin Board
APL Pet Adoptions Jul 28-29, 11am-4pm, Dogs and cats for adoption on Saturday. Cats until 3 p.m. on Sunday. (Cat Sat. at Ace Hardware, Wabash.), Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy.
Beer Show Aug 04, 9am-2pm, Over 100 vendors. Free appraisals. Sponsored by National Association of Breweriana Advertising at NABA convention. Free. 412-5278. Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams.
Car Show Jul 28, 9am-3:30pm, Hosted by Cool Cruisers Car Club and New Berlin Fire Dept. at Water Tower Park. 528-1590. New Berlin, New Berlin.
First Fridays Downtown Aug 03, 5-8pm, Every first Friday stroll, shop eat downtown. Exhibitions, live music, great deals and fun surprises. 544- 1723. Downtown Springfield.
Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War Aug 01-03, 06-08, On exhibit Aug. 1-Sept 14 in Student Union, Mendard Hall. Reception Tuesday, Aug. 7, 4-5:30 p.m. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Morgan Horse Demonstrations Jul 28, 11am and 1:30pm, Mississippi Valley Morgan Horse Club demonstrations in field south of Dr. John Allen’s home. Free. New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.
PechaKucha Night Aug 02, 7:20pm, 6:20 doors open, Local creatives make sixminute, 40-second presentations (20 slides, 20 seconds each) on creative topics. Tickets, pechakuchaspringfield[at]gmail.c om. 789-2377. City Nights Theater, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
Personal Assistant Employees Group Jul 31, 3-4:30pm, Support group for those with disabilities that hire personal assistant to assist in every day activities. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217- 523-2587 v/tty.
Relay for Life QuarterMainia Jul 26, 6-8:30pm, Quarter Auction with over 60kknd items to win. $1. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St, 217-691-6149.
SHS Class of ’72 Reunion Aug 03-05, 5pm Fri, 6pm Sat, Mixer Friday at Firefighter-Postal Club, dinner/dance Sat. at Motor Boat Club, picnic Sun. at Center Park. [email protected]. Various locations.
The Gong Show Jul 27, 9pm-1am, Based on 70s television show, you are invited to share your talent before three judges and the gong. $10 cash prize. The Tin Can Pub, 225 E. Monroe, 670-2477.
Zoo Walk Aug 04, 8:30-9:45am, 10am walk, To promote and support World Breastfeeding Week. Free admission. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, Janet 544-6464 ext 30395.
Food
NCCL Ice Cream Social Jul 31, 5:30-9pm, Northside Children’s Community Library hosts in conjunction with Municipal Band Concert. $4 includes cake or pie and ice cream. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd, 528-9277.
Special Oympics Luncheon Jul 27, 11am-2pm, Law enforcement officers serving free meal. Leave donation at table, all goes to Special Olympics Illinois. Texas Roadhouse, 2540 W. Iles Ave, 217-698-5700.
History
Ernie and Fran Edwards Route 66 International Appreciation Day Aug 05, 1-4pm, Cookout, classic car show and dedication of restored sign and marker. All free, but must RSVP. [email protected] or 732- 8687. Pig Hip Restaurante Site, 101 W. Oak Street, Broadwell.
History Program Aug 05, 2pm, ‘The Fight to Destroy Slavery: Female Abolitionists of the Midwest.’ Free. Nature Center. Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL 62522, Decatur, 217-423-7708.
Health
DBSA Central Illinois Jul 31, Aug 07, 6:30-8:30pm, Tuesdays. For those affected by mood disorder, friends/family. Fellowship Hall, lower level. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 414-7368.
