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South Pasfield. Order tickets at [email protected], from CAIBA member or at door.
Citizens Club Fifth Week Public Forum Jun 30, 5:15-7:15pm, Mid-West High Speed Rail Association Executive Rick Harnish, IDOT Director of Planning and Programming Dick Smith and other guests disuss the impact of high speed rail on Springfield. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute.
Citizens Club of Springfield Meeting Jun 25, 5-7pm, Brief program, hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. $25. Make reservations with Bob Gray. Send money to Marilyn Okon, 3109 Autumn Wood Drive, Springfield 62704 or pay at door. Pasfield House.
Critical Mass Last Friday of month through October, 5:30-7pm, Bicyclists meet at the Old State Capitol Plaza at Adams Street. Ride is slow paced to accommodate everyone. Free. For more info, contact Sara Gillman at [email protected].
Expressions in the Dark Every first Fri, 9pm-12am, Poetry, music, vendors, prizes and games. $10. Charles and Limey’s, 620 S. First St
Fireworks Extravaganza Jul 4, 9:30-10:30pm, One of the area’s most popular fireworks displays. Free. Knight’s Action Park. For info, call 546-8881.
Free Women’s Self Defense Classes Every Tues, 6:15-7:30pm, Springfield Goju Ryu Karate Club is offering women’s self defense classes. Free. First Church of the Nazarene, 5200 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 891-6242.
Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach 2009 World’s Fair Jun 28, 4-7pm, Samba Llamas perform, ethnic foods, silent auction of international artwork. Reservations $50. Hospital Sisters of St. Francis Motherhouse grounds. For more info or to register call 525-8843.
Illinois Products Farmers Market Thursdays through Oct 22. Illinois State Fairgrounds Commodity Pavilion. For more info, call 782-0777.
Interim Korean War Museum Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Jun 26, 1:30pm, Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of The Denis J. Healy Freedom Center of the Korean War National Museum. Free, refreshments. Old State Capitol Plaza. For more info, call Dave at 888- 295-7212 or 847-722-6160 or visit www.kwnm.org.
Knights of Columbus Chicken Dinner Jun 28, 11am-2pm, Dine in, carry out or drive-thru service. $8 adults, $4 children. On the square, Pawnee. For info, call 625-7004.
Lanphier High Class Reunion Jul 31, 7pm, Class of 1979 30year reunion. Field House Pizza and Pub, 3211 Sangamon Ave. Aug 1, 6pm-12am, Dinner and dancing. KC Hall, Piper Rd. For more info email [email protected] or classmates.com.
MERCY Anniversary Reunion Picnic Jul 12, 1-4pm, M.E.R.C.Y. Communities invites all former moms, families, employees, board members, volunteers and people interested in learning more about M.E.R.C.Y. 1111 S. 19th St. RSVP, 753-1358 by Jul 6.
Nonprofit and Artist Grants Jul 13, Deadline for Community Arts Access, City Arts and Rosie Richmond Grants for nonprofits and artists in Sangamon and Menard. Attendance at one grant application workshop required. For info, e-mail [email protected] or call 753-3519 or pick up at Springfield Area Arts Council, 420 S. Sixth St.
Old Capitol Farmers Market Through Oct 28, 8am-12:30pm Wed and Sat, Features fresh
