NATURE
Perennials on Parade Seminar Jun 13 and Jun 20, 10am, Spend your weekends appreciating the versatility of perennials. Free and open to the public. Green View Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson St or visit www.greenview.com
Sangamon Valley Sierra Club Jun 23, 6-8pm, Public invited to potluck picnic and hike. Bring own table service and a dish to share. Free. Washington Park Pavillion, by the playground, 1500 South Grand Avenue West. For more info, contact Sierra Club at 698-0840 or visit www.illinois.sierraclub.org/sang amon.
BULLETIN BOARD
AdoptAPLooza Jun 13, 10am-2pm, APL adopta-thon with Doggie Spa, $5- $24, and Kids Fun Zone and more. 1001 Taintor Rd. Dogs and cats also available for adoption 11am-2pm at Ace Hardware, Wabash. For info, call 544-7387 or visit www.aplshelter.org.
All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet Jun 14, 8am-12pm, Scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, sausage links, mini corn dogs, hash browns and more. Automobile raffle. $8 adults, $5 kids 6-12. Knights of Columbus Council 364, 2200 Meadowbrook Rd. For more info, contact Susan Barrett at 747-5972 or visit www.brotherjamescourt.com
American Cancer Society Relay For Life Jun 20-21, 6pm-6am, Overnight event where cancer survivors, caregivers, family and friends come together. Bring the kids and have a family campout. Entertainment all evening long. Illinois State Fairground, track infield or visit www.relayforlifesangamon.com
Association of Information Technology Professionals Jun 16, Chapter meeting with speaker Laszlo Acs. Topic is malware - protecting your system. For more info visit www.aitpcapitol.org. $20. Lakepointe Grill, 1386 Toronto Rd
Backgammon Tournament Every Wed, 6pm, Capitol Teletrack, 1764 Wabash Ave. First-time entry is free, thereafter $5.
Cancer Prevention Study Enrollment Event Jun 20, 4-9pm, Public invited to participate in a long-term American Cancer Society study. Participants must be age 30-65, never diagnosed with cancer, and willing to make long-term commitment. Illinois State Fairground, track infield or visit www.relayforlifesangamon.com
Capital Area Independent Business Alliance Meeting Jun 12, 8am, Encouraging members, prospective members and consumers/civic leaders eager to know more about the LOCAL FIRST initiative to attend. American Red Cross Building, 1045 Outer Park Dr. For more info, visit www.ibuyspi.com or email [email protected].
Computer Workshops Free, two hour, hands-on computer workshops in June. Preregistration required. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St. For more info or to register, call 753- 4900, ext. 227.
CPR for Healthcare Providers Jun 15, 5-8pm, CPR/AED for all ages, as well as choking. Preregistration required. Target: healthcare workers, students, etc. $30. Memorial Medical Center, 901 N. First St. For more info, contact Kari at 801- 7229 or visit www.yourlefthand.net/training
CWLP Smart Energy Forum Jun 11, 6pm, Program to update public on community’s progress and solicit suggestions and ideas on energy programs and related issues. Illinois National Bank Downtown Conference Center, Fourth and Jackson. For more info, call 789-2070.
Friends of Sangamon Valley Workday Jun 13, 10am, Meet at the Rose Garden parking lot (below Carillon) at Nature Trail entrance to help remove invasive weeds from wooded areas. Bring work gloves and beverage, equipment provided. Washington Park. For more info, call George at 787- 1940.
Girl Tech 2009 Jun 18-19, 8:30am-3:30pm, Technology camp for middleschool girls. Sessions on programming, robotics, computer networking, iMovie, Photoshop and computer hardware. $20 lunch, snack and t-shirt. UIS University Hall. For more info about specific sessions and to obtain registration form, go online to http://csc.uis.edu/girltech2009.
Harley Owners Group Rally Kick-Off Party Jun 11, Debbie Ross Band plays 6-9pm. Hall’s Harley Davidson.
HDR Engineering Trivia Night Jun 19, 6:30pm, All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County House #77 for Debbie Gerstenberger. Cash prizes, 50:50 raffle and silent auction. DAV Club, 25 Club Area.
Illinois Products Farmers Market Thursdays through Oct 22. Illinois State Fairgrounds Commodity Pavilion. For more info, call 782-0777.
ISOBA Harness Racing Event Jun 13, 12pm, One-mile track and grandstand horse racing. Free. Illinois State Fairground. For more info, call John Cisna at 522-8781.
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.
Lighting Design Workshop Jun 14, 1-4pm, Hoogland Center for the Arts and Over the Moon Productions presents a free workshop led by Jeff Nevins. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre. For info or to pre-register, call 523-2787.
Lincoln’s Challenge Academy Graduation Jun 13, 11am, Chance to view the results of this Illinois National Guard Program. Convention Center. Free, public welcome. For more info about The Challenge Program, call 528-7875.
Llama Open House Jun 13, 9am-4pm, S&H Llama Farm, 1593 E. Barber Rd, Sherman. For more info, call 652-4131.
Local Flavors Jun 16 and Jun 19, A lunch and dinner series where participating restaurants offer menu options prepared with fresh, seasonal and locally produced food. Call restaurant for prices and reservations. Augie’s Front Burner & Caitie Girl’s. For more info, contact Michael at 498-9707 or visit www.ilstewards.org
Mayor’s Senior Citizens Commission Luncheon Jun 12, 9:30am, Speakers, music, presentation on Springfield in Abraham Lincoln’s time. Mayor Davlin speaks and presents this year’s outstanding senior recognition award. Free and open to public. Third Presbyterian Church, 1030 N. Seventh St.
Midwest Charity Horse Show Jun 16-20, 11am-7pm, Premier horse show in the United States featuring American Saddlebred, Roadster, Morgan and Arabian Horses and Hackney ponies.
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