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Free, open to public. Ilinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum or visit www.midwestcharity.com
Moroccan Cooking Class Jun 22, Come get exotic and learn how to cook Moroccan cuisine. $60. Caitie Girl’s, 400 E. Jefferson St. For more info, contact Caitie at 528-1294 or visit caitiegirls.com.
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 May 20-Oct 28, 8am-12:30pm Wed and Sat, Features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers and bakery items. Chef demonstrations (3rd Sats), artisan area (1st & 3rd Sats), live entertainment (3rd Sats). Adams St or visit downtownspringfield.org
Plastic Pot Recycling Jun 13, 9am-12pm, University of Illinois Extension Sangamon- Menard Unit and Hundman Lumber to provide gardeners a way to recycle plastic #2, #5 and #6 pots. Remove loose dirt and debris, metal hangers, metal rings and staples. Hundman Lumber, 2994 J. David Jones Pkwy (across from airport entrance). For more info, call 782-4617.
Secret Gardens of Menard County Jun 13, 9:30am-3pm, A selfguided tour of 10 hidden gardens in historical Menard County. $15-$20, includes lunch at Plaid Rooster, Petersburg. For info, call 632-7928 or email [email protected].
SHS Class of 1989 Reunion Aug 7, 7pm, D.H. Brown’s, 231 E. Monroe. Aug 8, 7pm, Island Bay Yacht Club, 76 Yacht Club Rd. RSVP by Jun 30, call Melinda at 474-5965 or email trav [email protected] or visit www.springfieldhighil89.com or search SHS Class of 1989 on facebook.
Springfield Rush Trivia Night Jun 19, 6-10pm, Fundraiser for Springfield’s summer traveling baseball team. Hot Dogs and sloppy joes, $3. Prizes, 50/50 raffle. $10 ea./$80 per table of 10. Cherry Hills Baptist Church Cafe on the Rock, 2125 Woodside Rd.. For more info, contact Cara at 306-6557
Stitches In Time June Program Jun 15, 5-8pm, Hope Wright presents folded and dimensional ribbonwork trims for dresses, bonnets and crafts. Pre-register for supply list at [email protected]. $7. Conference Center Lincoln Home NHS, Eighth & Capitol
U.S. Power Squadron Boat Smart Course Starting Jun 15, 6:30-9p.m, Sign up for six Mondays to learn the fundamentals of safe boat handling and operation. $25 fee for book and materials. Rochester. To enroll, call 632-4290.
