Nina at 782-0061 or visit http://www.museum.state.il.us/events/
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Art Workshop: Still Lifes & Landscapes Jul 27, 1-4pm, Ages 8-10 learn from famous still life examples and landscape paintings as they arrange & paint their own. $7-$10, advance registration required. Illinios State Museum. Call 782- 5993 or email [email protected].
Film Fest: Backyard Safari: Butterflies Jun 30-Jul 1, 10 am and 2pm, 30 minute educational film recommended for kids age 3-8. Thorne Deuel Auditorium, Illinois State Museum. For info, or to register groups of 10 or more, call 782-5993.
Fit by the Footsteps Kid’s Walk Jun 27, 10am, 1.2-mile walk. Trophies, wellness experts on-hand. Registration 9 a.m. $10. Washington Park picnic shelter, next to playground. For more info or to register visit springfieldmoms.org, Whyvolunteer.org, abefm.com, or wdbr.com or Conant Chiropractic and Wellness Center, Sixth St.
LLCC College for Kids Jul 6-9 and Jul 13-16, 9am-12:10pm, Grades 1-7 attend two Monday through Thursday sessions. $75 each week. Register at www.llcc.edu or call 786- 2292.
Summer Tutorial Program Jun 22-Jul 3, Dates to enroll students grades K-4 in tutorial program held Wednesdays from July 8 to August 19 from 8-11 a.m. $1 per week. Lyle Elementary, 1430 Loveland Ave. For info, call 522-2527.
Youth Discovery Challenge- Zoolympics Jun 27, 9-11am, Leap like a wallaby, waddle like a penguin and more! Fun animal themed physical challenges includes a medal for completing all. Free admission until 11am. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Dr
NATURE
Central Illinois Daylily Show Jun 27, 1-4pm, Juried competition featuring daylilies on display. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave. For more info, call 753-6228.
DIY Urban Homesteading Jun 27, 9:30am, Food Not Lawns presents Carey Smith Moorman speaking on the ins and outs of homesteading in the city. Free. Lincoln Public Library, Seventh & Capitol. For more info, contact Carey at 753-0057
Sangamon Watershed Celebration Jun 25, 6pm, Displays on Gulf and local watersheds, Gulf documentary video and talk, Cajun and local food, book and music sale, Lost Bayou Ramblers at 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. Richland Community College’s Shilling Center, Decatur. For info or tickets, call Steve at 877-5640 or e- mail [email protected].
UI Extension Sangamon-Menard Unit Garden Walk Jun 27, 9am-3pm, Tour several area home gardens, Washington Park Botanical Garden rain garden and an heirloom garden at Lincoln Home Visitors Center. Also, master gardener programs at IL State Fairgrounds. $8-$10. For more info, call 782-4617 or visit the Extension’s Web site.
BULLETIN BOARD
Young at Art Student Exhibit Jun 27, 1-6pm, Celebrate Faith Logan Month. Music by John T. Crisp, Jr. Chahrm the Band with Ada Lou. Free food and drink. Tubman/Anthony Center, 1425 N. Grand Ave East.
3rd Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Midwest 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals Jun 27-28, 9am-4pm, More than 1,000 4-wheel drive vehicles, leading aftermarket part and accessory manufacturers, top racing events and the ultimate in 4x4 entertainment. Illinois State Fairgrounds. $5-$12. For info, call 236-6515 or visit www.familyevents.com.
4th of July Celebration July 4, 2pm, Family oriented event with games, face painting, dunk tank, food and drinks. Fireworks over Lake Springfield at dusk. Lori Frankie and the Miles Nation Band 7-11 p.m. Disabled American Veterans, Lake Area 25. For more info, call Eric Huckaby at 331- 8842.
Recreate the Park Every last Sunday, Jun 28-Aug 30, 10am-2pm, Trail mulching, tree trimming and playground cleaning. Potluck picnic follows for volunteers. Free - bring food to share. Washington Park, Shelter off of South Grand. For more info, contact Delta Church at 544-8661 or visit www.deltachurch.net
American Red Cross Annual Meeting Jun 25, 6-7:30pm, Dinner, entertainment and volunteer recognition. $10, RSVP required. Temple B’Rith Sholom, 1004 S. Fourth St. For more info, contact American Red Cross at 787-7602 or visit www.il-redcross.org
APL Pet Adoptions Jul 4, 11am-2pm, Dogs for adoption. Ace Hardware, 1600 W. Wabash and at PetSmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy. Also, cats for adoption 11am-4pm at PetSmart. For info, call 544-7387 or visit www.apl-shelter.org.
Athens Past and Current Teachers Reception Sept 19, 10am-12pm, Athens Alumni Association reception to honor past and present teachers. Athens High School’s Homecoming Weekend at high school. For more info visit www.AthensHighSchool.classquest.com or e-mail Alice at [email protected] or call 636-7503.
Backgammon Tournament Every Wed, 6pm, Capitol Teletrack, 1764 Wabash Ave. First-time entry is free, thereafter $5.
Butterfly Release Jun 27, 10am, SimmonsCooper Cancer Institute releases native butterflies to the area. $40 sponsorships, $50 limited number available day of event. Thomas Garden of Hope, SIU School of Medicine. Register at www.siumed.edu/cancer or call 545-2955 weekdays.
Call for Bands Jul 15, Deadline for bands to enter the Illinois Central Blues Club Blues Challenge to be held at the Blues and BBQ Festival, downtown Springfield Aug 29. For rules and entry forms visit www.icbluesclub.org.
Capital Area Independent Business Alliance Jul 8, 5-8pm, Fundraiser concludes group’s first celebration of Independents Week to encourage consumers to patronize locally-owned independent businesses. Signature dishes from area restaurants and caterers, cash bar. $25. Pasfield House, 535
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