THE CALENDAR
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FILM & TELEVISION
Montoneros, Una Historia and Discussion Apr 13, 6-8pm, Film about a leftwing guerilla movement in Argentina in the 1970’s. Special guest, Dr. Adriana Cocker, will speak about her experiences with Montoneros from childhood. Free. UIS Brookens Auditorium. For more info, call 206-6245.
Call for Entries Jun 1 deadline. Route 66 Film Festival seeks films of all lengths and genres for Sept 19-20 festival in Springfield. For more info, call 793-3572 or go to online application at www.route66filmfestival.net.
SCIENCE
100 Hours of Astronomy Apr 3-5, Program features: Friday Night Star Party, Apr 3, 8-10pm, UIS Barber Observatory. International Year of Astronomy 2009 special presentation if bad weather. Free, no reservations required. Star party, Apr 4, 4-9pm, Centennial Park. Free, reservations not required. Cloudy weather cancels. UIS Sun-Day, Apr 5, 1-3pm, UIS professors Charles Schweighauser and John Martin give lecture, featuring photos and video footage. UIS PAC, conference room F. Weather permitting, view Sun after lecture. Free, reservations not required. Sunday Night Star Party, Apr 5, 7pm, for people with disabilities. UIS observatory. Reservations required, call 206- 6721.
Archaeology of Early Springfield Apr 8, 7pm, Floyd Mansberger of Fever River Research discusses investigations conducted over four years at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum complex site. Illinois State Museum Auditorium, corner of Spring and Edwards St.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
African Drum Camp April 4, Sub-Saharan Africa Djembe Classes for ages 3 to 16 years. Fashion Afrique, 318 E. Monroe St. For more info, call 544-1289.
Breakfast and Egg Hunt Apr 4, 8:30am, Continental breakfast, craft, face painting, indoor hunt with Quacker Jack. $9, $6 members. Children’s Museum of Illinois, 55 S. Country Club Rd, Decatur. Pre-registration and pre-payment required, call 423-5437. .
French Through Fun Apr 11, 10:30am-12pm, Bonjour Les Enfants new idioms, concentration games, Disney short films for ages 4 to 11. Fashion Afrique, 318 E. Monroe St. For more info, call 544-1289.
Mothers of Preschoolers Every second and fourth Wed, 9- 11:30am, An organization offering support, fellowship, and education for mothers and children ages 0-5. Hope Evangelical Free Church, 3000 Lenhart Rd. For more info, call 529-3365.
WDBR Easter Egg Hunt Apr 11, Hunts at 10am, 11am and noon. Knight’s Action Park. Volunteers needed to fill eggs Mar 23-Apr 10 at Capitol Radio Group, 3501 E. Sangamon Ave.
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