ket. For more info, call 544- 1751. Lincoln Park
Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission Meeting Every third Thurs, 7-9pm, The Springfield/Central Illinois Film Commission has their meeting. Free, but food purchase requested. Ginger Asian Bistro, 3100 W. White Oaks Dr. For more info, call 816-2117 or go to www.springfieldfilmcommission.com.
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Baby Lapsit Every Mon, 10-10:45am, Learn bouncing, clapping, and lap riding stories, songs and rhymes designed to help babies develop pre-reading skills. Registration required. Lincoln Library, Youth Services Story Room, 326 S. Seventh St. For more info, call 753-4900.
Beetlemania May 9, 10am-4pm, Visit A Place for Discovery to celebrate beetles and The Beatles while learning about interesting insects and the Fab Four. For children 4-8 years old. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St
Dr. Doolittle Day May 9, 10am-6pm, Free day includes turtle races, animal programs, food and pet ting zoo. Free t-shirt for first 500. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Dr. For info, call 753-6217 or visit hensonrobinsonzoo.org.
Garage-a-Palooza Jun 14-19, 6-8:30pm, One week activity camp for children grades 1-5 in a 30,000 square foot garage. Students choose activity groups and complete a week long project. Free. South Side Christian Church- Southwest Campus, 3040 Hamlin Pkwy. For more info, contact Adam Lanter at 369- 0234 or visit www.southsidechristian.com
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.
NATURE
Springfield Bonsai Society Every second Mon, 7-8 pm, Learn to style and grow your own trees with hands-on instruction from local bonsai artists. Washington Park Botanical Garden. For more info, call 652-9619 or go to www.geocities.com/springfieldillinoisbonsai.
Washington Park Work Day May 9, 7-10am, Volunteer to help in the park. Backup workday May 30, 7-10am, Washington Park playground area. Coffee and refreshments provided. For info, call 553- 1329 or email [email protected].
Wildflower Sale May 16-17, 9am-4pm Sat, 1- 4pm Sun, 30 varities of sun-loving Illinois prairie plants at around $5. Lincoln Memorial Garden Nature Center. For info, call 529-1111 or see lmgnc.org.
HEALTH
Alcoholics Anonymous Every Sun, 3pm, Adult children of alcoholics/dysfunctional families recovery group. 24-hour answering service, 525-9423. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St. For info go to www.adultchildren.org.
Asperger Support Group First Thur, 7 pm, Asperger Syndrome Support and Awareness of Central Illinois meeting with Dr. Karen Kirkendall. UIS, J Building, Rm 153.
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