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 786-2292.
Pre-K Storytime Jul 1-Aug 19, 11-11:45am Wednesdays, Stay cool this summer at Storytime! Fun books & crafts featured each week. For weekly reading, visit bn.com or pick up calendar in store. Free. Barnes & Noble, 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy. For more info, contact Valerie at 546-9440
Science Workshop: Rockin’ & Rollin’ in Illinois Jul 13, 8:30am-12pm, Ages 8- 10 investigate how forces beneath Earth’s crust shaped the IL landscape, make a model of Earth’s interior, explore plate movements with snack‚ tectonics and more. Advance registration, $12-$15. Illinois State Museum. To register, call 782- 5993 or email [email protected].
Science Workshop: Strange Animals of Illinois Jul 13, 1-4pm, Ages 6-8 learn about Illinois animals of the past such as giant insects and sharks with bristles on their backs. Advance registration, $12-$15. Illinois State Museum. To register, call 782-5993 or email [email protected].
NATURE
Hydrangea Event Seminar Jul 11, 10am, Join the annual hydrangea event and spend the day filled with beautiful blooming hydrangeas and informative seminars. Free and open to the public. Green View Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson St or visit www.greenview.com
Introduction to Permaculture Jul 11, 9:30am, Food Not Lawns presents program by Don Smith Moorman on Permaculture, a design method to create sustainable human habitats. Free. Lincoln Public Library, Seventh & Capitol. For more info, contact Carey at 753-0057
BULLETIN BOARD
2009 Corndog Kickoff Jul 11, 5:30-9pm, Live/silent auctions, activities and entertainment. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds. $50, $40 in advance. For more info, contact Marilyn Raney at 652-9544 or visit www.statefairmuseum.org
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
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.
Arabian Horse Show Jul 2-5, 8am-10pm, Free. Illinois State Fairground Coliseum Artisans Building. For more info, call Dave Waggoner at 309-338- 5128 or visit www.aha11.com.
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.classque st.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.
Basic Photography Course Jul 13 and 20, 5:30-7:30pm, Two-day class, “Make Your Point and Shoot Camera Work for You,” led by John Evans of
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