Jun 23-24, 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. First 150 kids to register receive t- shirt, medal, goodie bag. $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.
Welcome to Summer Kids’ Hike Jun 20, 2pm, Children 6-10 years old and parents invited to join the Lincoln Memorial Garden’s educator, Betsy Irwin, for hike. Nature craft or game followed by summertime snack. $5. Garden members, free. To reserve a spot, call 529- 1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden Nature Center, 2301 East Lake Dr
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
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
Perennials on Parade Seminar Jun 20, 10am, Spend your weekends appreciating the versatility of perennials. Free and open to the public. Green View Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson St. For more info, contact Green View at 787-4700 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/sangamon.
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
Jazz Up Your Life Pre-Father’s Day Prostate Awareness Dinner Jun 19, 5:30, Springfield Urban League hosts live jazz and social hour, dinner and program, dancing and entertainment. Free admission and health information. Hilton Garden Inn, 3100 S. Dirksen Pkwy. RSVP, call 1-866-792-4325. Free.
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.
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 info, call Delta Church at 544-8661 or www.deltachurch.net
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
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 Jun 20, Dogs 11am-2pm, Ace Hardware. Cats 11am-4pm PetSmart. For info, call 544-7387 or visit www.apl-shelter.org.
Backgammon Tournament Every Wed, 6pm, Capitol Teletrack, 1764 Wabash Ave. First-time entry is free, thereafter $5.
Ballroom Dance Co. Brigham Young University Jun 19, 11am, Museum admission required. Abraham Lincoln Museum Plaza.
Breakfast with the Animals Jun 20, Enjoy a continental breakfast at the zoo while observing the animals receiving breakfast treats. $6-$4, preregistration and payment required. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Dr
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.
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.
Citizens Club Policy Breakfast Jun 26, 8-9am, Todd Renfrow, CWLP General Manager, presents an update on CWLP. 7:30am coffee reception. Hoogland Center for the Arts, Theatre Three, third floor.
Dog Wash — Car Wash Jun 20, 9am-2pm, RaeLynn Costa, professional groomer with Plush Puppies, is coordinating. $5 donation per pet. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard.
Girl Tech 2009 Jun 18-19, 8:30am-3:30pm, Technology camp for middle-school 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.
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.
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