Rochester Movies in the Park Sep 02, dusk, Watch the free film Lorax. Sponsored by the Village of Rochester. 498-7192. Rochester Community Park, Rochester.

Children’s Corner Explore the Galaxy with Klutz Aug 26, 2pm, Parents and kids age 4-12 get to decorate the night sky and space-themed scenes and more. Sign up by phone or in store. Free. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 217-546-9440.

Ghost Hunting Workshop for Kids Aug 24, 6:30-8pm, Debbie Lowery, Springfield Ghost Society, shows ghostly photos, demonstrates devices, leads an actual ghost hunt. $15. Register by phone. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Wonderous Wednesday Storytime Aug 29, Sep 05, 11am, With Miss Alana, plus activity. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

Nature

Birdhouse Building Contest Deadline Sept. 16 for entry. Delivery by Oct. 12. $5, includes free admission to Indian Summer Fest. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr. Online or phone 529- 1111.

Breakfast with the Animals Aug 25, 8-10am, Experience the awakening of the zoo while enjoying a continental breakfast. $10-$9, $8-$7. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-585-1821.

Geocaching Aug 23-31, Sep 01-05, 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.

Land of Lincoln Water Gardening Society Meeting Aug 23, 6:30pm, “Pond Topics Smorgasbord” from multiple presenters. Public invited. www.llwgs.org. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue.

Master Naturalist Training Aug 23-24, 27-29, 9am-4pm, Classes start Aug. 29 and run through Oct. 31, meeting every Wednesday. $200. Space limited. Register asap, 782-4617. University of Illinois Extension, 700 S. Airport Drive.

Wed. Morning Pickup Party Aug 29, Sep 05, 9-10am, Weather permitting, help pick up trash. Garbage bags and long handled pickers provided. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave.

Lectures & Meetings

Chatham Kiwanis Club Meeting Aug 23, 30, 6:15pm, Civic organization meets every Thursday. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 725-6467.

Citizens Club of Springfield Policy Breakfast Aug 24, 7:30am coffee, 8am program, Steward Sandstrom, new chamber president. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.

Families of the Incarcerated Sep 01, 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.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Aug 23, 27, 30, Sep 03, 7:30pm Mon and 6:30pm Thu, For those seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Meeting info, springfieldsaa@gmail.com. Confidentiality assured. Various locations.

Springfield Camera Club Aug 23, 7pm, Meets second and fourth Thursday each month. 546-5021. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St.

Springfield Community Support Advisory Council Sep 04, 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.

Bulletin Board

AAUW Annual Fall Coffee Aug 25, 9am-12pm, Current and prospective members learn about upcoming events and special interest groups. Free. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 216-870-6422.

APL Pet Adoptions Aug 25-26, 11am-3pm, Dogs and cats on Sat. and until 2 p.m. at Green Hyundai West at White Oaks Mall. (Sunday cats only.), Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy.

Angela Hall Open House Aug 26, 1-3pm, Tours, 1:15 rededication in gym. Refreshments. Benedictine University at Springfield.

Call for Performers New (CD, DVD, short bio) and returning performers (phone with interest) for First Night Springfield. Deadline Sept. 10. Springfield Area Arts Council, 420 S. Sixth St. 753-3519.

Expressions of Freedom Deadline Oct 15, teen photography, poetry, short film competition for Emancipation Proclamation 150th anniversary. nps.gov. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.

Flag Lowering and Retreat Ceremonies Aug 28, 7-7:30pm, Through Aug. 28, Tuesday ceremonies performed by men dressed as Civil War era soldiers. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave.

Forever Home Feline Ranch QuarterMania Aug 23, 6-8:30pm, Over 60kknd items to win. Bring a roll of quarters and your snacks. Drinks available. $1. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St, 217-691-6149.

Jaycee Park Area Neighborhood Cleanup Aug 25, 9am, Jaycee Park Pavilion , Monroe & White City, 528-1356.

Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War Aug 23-24, 27-31, Sep 03-05, On exhibit Aug. 1-Sept 14 in Student Union, Mendard Hall. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.

Miracle Soiree Aug 31, 6-10pm, Night of wine tasting, complimentary wine glass, dinner and music with Big Daddy Jasper. $20-$15. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Rd, Oakford, 217- 544-KIDS.

Nominations Sought Deadline 5 p.m. Sept. 17, 2012. Forms online and at various locations for Mayor’s Awards for the Arts. springfieldartsco.org. Springfield Area Arts Council, 420 S. Sixth St. 753-3519.

Primp your Pit Aug 23-25, 27-31, During month of August, APL will spay/neuter pit bulls for $20, including free nail trim. Register online or 789-7729. Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd.

Quarter Auction Aug 30, 6pm, Third Thursdays, over fifty items and over twenty vendors. Different charity benefits each month from part of proceeds. Sangamon Prairie Reception Center, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, 483-7999.

River Valley Ride Aug 25, 100-mile motorcycle ride along Illinois River for Wounded Warrior Project. $20, $10 passengers. IL19.webs.com. Various locations. Sangamon Valley Woodcarvers Show Sep 01-02, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Carvers from across the country exhibit. $3, 12 and under free. Illinois Building. 546-8792. svwoodcarvers.org. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Vigil for Peace Aug 25, Sep 01, 12pm, Each Saturday at noon on corner of Sixth and Monroe, outside Federal Building. All are welcome. 544-3997. Downtown Springfield.

Food

Ag Appreciation at Farmers Market Aug 25, 9am-1pm, East side of the square put on by Taylorville Main Street. Taylorville square, Taylorville.

Baking with Herbs Aug 25, 10am-12pm, Learn to grow, dry, and bake with herbs. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.

Illinois Products Farmers Market Aug 23, 30, 4-7pm, Thursdays through Oct 18, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Aug 25, 29, Sep 01, 05, 8am- 12:30pm Wed and Sat, Through Oct. Saturdays include artisans. Super Saturdays (third of month) include entertainment and more. Downtown Springfield, Inc. 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza.

Virginia Sunday Market Aug 26, 11am-2pm, Every Sunday throughout summer. Music and food. Virginia town square, 217-370-2070.

Politics

Drinking Coffee Liberally Aug 25, Sep 01, 9am, Every Saturday. Have coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. springfieldil@drinkingliberally.or g. Edgar’s Coffee House, 2001 Wabash Ave.

Drinking Liberally Aug 23, 30, 6:30pm, Every Thursday, informal political discussion and socializing with fellow progressives. springfieldil@drinkingliberally.org. Bar None, 245 S. Fifth St.

Send-off Party For Action Now RNC Protesters Aug 24, 6:30pm, Includes potluck. Free. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams, 528-1356.

Where’s Our Trickle Down? Tour Aug 30, 4pm, Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams, 528-1356.

History 1800s Craft Fair Aug 26, 10am-4pm, Watch craftspeople demonstrate variety of trades, live period music, tours and more. Free. Postville Courthouse State Historic Site, 914 Fifth St, Lincoln, 217-732- 8930.

Boys in Blue Exhibit Aug 23-24, 27-31, Sep 03-05, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, New images and artifacts, including original Civil War battle flag. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.

Centennial Quilt Project Your chance to get your signature on reproduced quilt. $5. vachellindsay.org. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St. 524-0901.

Games with Mr. Lincoln Aug 29, 2-3:30pm, Wednesdays June 13-Aug. 29, Mr. Lincoln greets visitors, talks about his life and times, tells jokes and plays games. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St.

Guided tours Aug 23-31, Sep 01-02, 9:30am, 10:30am, 12pm, 2pm, 3:30, Guided tours of Old State Capitol and Lincoln-Herndon Law Office. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.

Heirloom Garden Demonstration Aug 23-25, 30-31, Sep 01, 9am-5pm, Every Thurs. Fri. Sat. learn about vegetables and flowers grown in 1860s heirloom garden. Meet at Lincoln Neighborhood garden. 391- 3221. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.

History Comes Alive Ice Cream Social Aug 23, 30, 5:30-7pm, Jun. 14- Aug. Join Abraham and Mary Lincoln every Thursday. Music by Lincoln Troubadours. Cold Stone Creamery ice cream for purchase. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.

History Comes Alive: Meet a Boy in Blue Aug 29, 1pm, Meet a Civil War soldier and learn what was happening 150 years ago. Also Thursdays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785- 7960.

Lemonade with Lincoln Aug 29, 12:30-1:30pm, Wednesdays, lemonade and cookies with Mr. Lincoln and Mrs. Edwards. Free. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Lincoln Era Demonstration Aug 23-31, Sep 01-03, 9:30- 10:30am, June 11-Sept. 3, Daily, learn how to wash clothes, play 1860s children’s games and more. Meet in Lincoln Neighborhood. 391- 3221. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.