Date: January
Time: By Appointment
Location: Varies per Program
Info:
Acupunture @ Center for Living at Prairie Heart Institute at St. John's Hospital. Acupuncture is used to treat energy imbalances that often result in pain and illness. During treatment, our licensed acupuncturist inserts fine, flexible, disposable needles at specific energy pathways that impact muscles, nerves and organs. Fee: $100 initial visit for self-pay; $75 follow-up visits for self-pay. Call 544-LIVE (5483) to schedule appointments.
Forever Strong Exercise Class for Seniors @ Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at FitClub South, 3631 S. Sixth Street, Springfield. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 W. South Grand Ave., Springfield. A class to help seniors strengthen muscles from head to toe using weights, bands, balls and tubes while in a sitting position. Fee: $3 per session. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome. For more information, call 757-6620. 11:15 a.m. on Tues. & Thurs. 1 p.m. on Mon., Wed., & Fri.
Funnercise Exercise Class for Seniors @ Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Christ the King Church, 1930 Barbery Dr., Springfield. Seniors may improve balance and flexibility doing high impact aerobic exercise. Fee: $3 per session. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome. For more information, call 757-6620. 5:45 p.m.
Massage Therapy @ Center for Living at Prairie Heart Institute at St. John's Hospital. Let our licensed massage therapists offer a variety of massages to help relax your tense muscles and quiet your mind. Fee: Varies. Call 544-LIVE (5483) for more informaiton or to schedule appointments.
Mindfulness Coaching @ Healing Arts Studio, Center for Living at Prairie Heart Institute at St. John's Hospital. Coaching provides a one-on-one, on-going relationship with a mentor to learn and develop the skill of mindfulness. Sessions are provided at a reduced rate thanks to a generous grant from Friends of St. John's Hospital. Fee: $25 / 50-minute session. By appointment. For more information, call 544-LIVE (5483).
Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) @ White Oaks Mall, upper level Bergner's wing. Provides one-on-one assistance by trained volunteers with all Medicare, Prescription Drug and Supplemental Insurance questions. Free. For more information and to register for an appointment, call 544-6464, ext. 45230. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Stay Fit Exercise Class @ Center for Living Cardiac Rehab at Prairie Heart Institute at St. John's Hospital. Supervised exercise classes are held on Tuesday and Thursdays. Maintain or improve your cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance through this supervised exercise program. You'll be instructed and monitored by our exercise special. Fee: $27 per mo./2 sessions per week. $35 includes Saturdays. Call Cardiac Rehab at Prairie Heart Institute, 544-6464, ext. 45727, for more information. Classes at 10:30 a.m., 12:15, 1:30, 4 and 5:15 p.m.
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Class @ Carol Jo Vecchie Women and Children's Center at St. John's Hospital. Free class is arranged individually. Free. For more information, call 744-BABY (2229).
Date: November 8th 2011 - April 29th 2012
Time: 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday - Saturday, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Sunday
Location: Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring Street, Springfield, IL 62706
Contact: 217-782-7386
Info: Selections from the Illinois State Museum Collection offers visitors a variety of prints, photographs, drawings and multi-media constructions which all utilize the same material: paper. The exhibition spans approximately 200 years and includes more than 100 works by 90 artists using paper as a creative contributing element or as a foundation for their chosen technique. Admission is free.
Date: December 23rd - February
Time: Library Hours
Location: St. Joseph Township - Swearingen Memorial Library
Contact: 469-2159, stjosephtownshiplibrary.info
Info: The St. Joseph Township - Swearingen Memorial Library is weeding its non-fiction collection. If you like history books, true crime, craft books and the such stop by the library and purchase some at really cheap prices. We have a couple of time-life sets as well to sell. Book sets are $5.00/set; hardbacks are 50¢ and paperbacks are 25¢. This special sale is great for the history buff, the craft person, handyman or for homeschool families. The sale will start December 23rd and will go until February. Inventory will be updated regularly so stop by often! For more information call us at 469-2159 or email us at stjosephtownshiplibrary.info. This is a weeded library collection sale only please do not bring donations for the sale until the end of April.
Date: Thursday, January 12th - Sunday, February 5th
Contact: www.NelsonsCatering.com
Info: Sponsored by Nelson’s Catering of Central Illinois. Nelson’s Catering & Event Planning, one of Central Illinois’ premier event caterers, is offering current or former military service members a chance to win free wedding catering. Now through February 5, 2012, you are invited to visit www.NelsonsCatering.com to enter for a chance to win.
Ballots may also be completed by calling, emailing or visiting the Nelson’s Catering office at 3005 Great Northern Road in Springfield, or by visiting Nelson’s Catering at one of the following local bridal shows:
• Bloomington: January 15th – Behind Every Bride at Bloomington Marriott
• Quincy: January 28th – The Ambience Banquet Hall Bridal Show
• Springfield: January 29th – Everything Weddings Expo & Style Show at the Prairie Capitol Convention Center
On February 7, 2012, Nelson’s will select two winners to receive this $2,500 value. Recipients will be notified by phone and need not be present to win.
Date: January 17th - February 19th
Time: Varies
Location: University Galleries, Illinois State University, Beaufort St. between University and School streets
Contact: 309-438-5487
Info: Opening Receptions: Tuesday, February 7th 5:00pm - 7:00pm.
Faculty Biennial Gallery on view from Jan. 17th - Feb. 19th in Gallery 1. Featuring works by School of Art faculty working in painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, drawing, photography, printmaking, video, graphic design, metals, and wood.
Borderland Collective on view from Jan. 17th - Feb. 19th in Galleries 2, 2.5, and 3. Gallery Walk with Jason Reed on Monday, February 6th at noon. Lecture by Jason Reed, presented by the Colloquium on Visual Culture on Tuesday, February 7th at 4:00pm. Borderland Collective is a participatory social art project that utilizes photography to "facilitate collaborative storytelling between artists, teachers, youth and families in the US/Mexico borderland region."
Gallery Hours are Saturday - Monday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm, Tuesday 9:30am - 7:00pm, and Wednesday - Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm. All events at University Galleries are FREE.
Date: January 20th - April 6th
Time: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, The Rare Book & Manuscript Library, 346 Main Library, 1408 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL
Contact: 217-333-3777, http://www.library.illinois.edu/rbx/.
Info: As an author, Aesop is elusive at best, but as a concept, the Aesopian fable can be quite clearly defined. A life lesson in miniature in which everyday creatures—both human and animal—serve as moral agents, gently or crassly exemplifying virtue and vice. The stories are so ingrained in most readers' minds that moral attributes have accrued to certain creatures: everyone knows that the fox is sly and cunning, the grasshopper is a flibbertigibbet, and the turtle's perseverance will win the day. The language of Aesopian fables has also become a part of the Western tradition through such maxims as "fine feathers do not make a fine bird," "slow and steady wins the race," and even "united we stand, divided we fall." No one wants to be accused of "crying wolf" or "sour grapes," both idioms from Aesopian fables. From Phaedrus to La Fontaine and beyond, guest curator Willis Regier explores the genre of the fable through some of the finest editions and renditions of the fabled Greek moralist. We are "proud as peacocks" about the results of his hard work.
The excellent holdings in Aesopica at The Rare Book & Manuscript Library of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are part of a large and diverse pedagogical collection that includes thousands of incunables and renaissance school books, a remarkable collection of Victorian children's books, and the first ABC book entirely in English. But is Aesop only for schoolchildren? Why have such luminaries as Marie de France, John Lydgate, William Caxton, and Martin Luther devoted their efforts to editing or translating Aesop? Perhaps the fact that similar fables and proverbs have been found among the ancient Sumerians and also exist in varying forms in Indian and Midrashic literature points to the universal quality of the tales. We seem to have a propensity for seeing the world in moralistic terms, or to put it more positively, we humans have an innate desire to learn from nature—and to understand human nature—by looking at the world around us --Valerie Hotchkiss, Director, The Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
Date: January - April
Time: Varies per class
Location: Baby TALK office, 500 East Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL
Contact: 475-2234
Info: Kindermusik is the leader in Early Childhood Music and Movement Programs. The fun filled activities will include singing, movement, instrumental play, hearing sound and pitches, rhythm experiences and making new friends. The take home materials will include a CD, picture book and activity book. Kindermusik Village classes are for newborn to 18 month old babies. The “Cock-a-doodle-MOO!!” 7 week session will be Thursdays, January 26-March 08, 2012.
There will be a second series offered. “Dew Drops” 7 week session will be Thursdays, March 15-April 26, 2012. Classes will be offered at 9:30-10:15 am or 5:30-6:15 pm. The class fee is $95.00.
Kindermusik Our Time classes are for babies 18 months to 3 ½ years. “Away We Go” is a 14 week session on Thursdays, January 26-April 26, 2012. Classes will be offered at 10:30-11:15 am or 6:30-7:15 pm.
Registration is open until classes are filled (maximum of 10 children per group). Prepayment is due before classes begin.
Date: Last Saturday of Every Month
Time: 5:00pm - ?
Location: Waynesville American Legion, Post #1189, Waynesville, IL
Info: Donation - $8.00. Carry out orders may be called in at 217-949-3301 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm. There is an extra $0.50 charge for carry out orders.
Date: Tuesday January 31st, Tuesday February 28th, Tuesday March 27th
Location: Leighty-Tabor Science Center, Milikin University, Decatur, IL
Registration: 217-423-7708 www.maconcountyconservation.org
Info: A fun and informative presentation sponsored by the Decatur Audubon Society, Millikin University, and the Macon County Conservation District. The Raptor Focus Series is a presentation given by the Illinois Raptor Center’s Jacques Nuzzo. The goal of the three program series is to focus on a single raptor species per session. Identification as well as natural history will be covered on each species. All sessions will meet at Leighty-Tabor-Science Center on Millikin University’s campus. Registration fee for the individual classes is $10 and $5 student fee, or sign up for all three sessions for $25. The audience will also be introduced to a live raptor from the Illinois Raptor Center that will represent its species during the presentation. The series will inform and entertain everyone from the window bird watcher to a serious bird enthusiast. Teachers can earn CPDU’s. (Continuing Profession Development Units) This is a great opportunity to learn right in our community!
Session 1
Kestrels
January 31st 6:30-7:30pm
Session 2
Cooper Hawks
February 28th 6:30-7:30pm
Session 3
Great Horned Owls
March 27th 6:30-7:30pm
To RSVP or to receive more information about the Raptor Focus Series call 217-423-7708 or visit www.maconcountyconservation.org
Date: Wednesday, February 1st
Time: 2:30pm
Location: African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of IL, Inc. Museum, 314 N. Main St., Decatur, IL
Contact: 217-429-7458
Info: A ceremony is planned to celebrate the 'Sweet Land of Liberty" exhibit, featuring President Abraham Lincoln and Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.. This exhibit was made by the Mt. Zion African American history class. The ceremony will include Mayor Michael McElroy, Mark Fuller the concept initiator, in conjunction with Mt. Zion High School teacher, Rich Hanson. Among noted guests will be, Mr. James Johnson, who will recite the " I Have A Dream" speech and saxaphonist Elder Jimmy Walker rendering " My Country Tis of Thee".
The Museum will have extended hours during Black History Month-Mon.--Sat. 12 p.m.--4 p.m.. We encourage groups and classes to attend and learn about the struggles for freedom. For more information call (217) 429-7458.
Date: February 1st - February 20th
Location: 1166 E. Marietta St.
Contact: 423-2268
Info: Applications are being taken at the Anna Waters Head Start Program for children ages 3 and 4 years old to attend the fall session. Parents should call immediately at 423-2268 to make an appointment or walk-ins welcome.
What to Bring: Child's Certified Birth Certificate, Medical Card or Insurance Card, Adult's Proof of Income from current check stub etc., Social Security Cards for adults in your household and for the child that's being enrolled, Current physical Immunization record and dental, current tb lead and hemoglobin with results, your child will be screened at the time of registration.
Date: Wednesday, February 1st
Time: 9:30am
Location: Hometown Buffet, Forsyth, IL
Contact: 864-3795
Info: Speaker will be Sandra Barton, Director of Nursing Whitedale Home Healthcare Agency. Lunch will follow the meeting.
Date: Thursday, February 2nd - Saturday, February 18th
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Station Theatre, Urbana, IL
Contact: Aaron Polk 217-390-0041
Info: Stephen Sondheim's award-winning musical Company will open Thursday, February 2 and run through Saturday, February 18 at the Station Theatre in Urbana, Illinois, under the direction of Karma Ibsen and musical direction by Debra Dobbs and starring Dallas Street, one of Champaign-Urbana’s finest performing artists. To commemorate their 40th year of serving the C-U community, the Celebration Company is presenting this revival of a production they previously did in 1976, also under the direction of Karma Ibsen. The plot of Company revolves around Bobby (a single man unable to fully commit to a steady relationship, let alone marriage), the five married couples who are his best friends, and his three girlfriends. Unlike most book musicals, which follow a clearly delineated plot, Company is a concept musical composed of short vignettes, presented in no particular chronological order and linked by a celebration for Bobby’s 35th birthday. The original Broadway production was nominated for a record-setting fourteen Tony Awards and won six. The book was written by George Furth with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. For online reservations, please visit the Station Theatre website at www.stationtheatre.com. For phone reservations, please call 217-384-4000. Production dates for Company are February 2–5, 8–12, and 15–18. All shows begin at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays and $15 on Fridays and Saturdays. To make a reservation, call (217) 384-4000 or reserve online by visiting our website at stationtheatre.com. The theatre is located at 223 N. Broadway, Urbana, with free parking directly across the street courtesy of Sav-a-Lot.
Date: Thursday, February 2nd
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Kaeuper Hall, Perkinson Music Center, Decatur, IL
Contact: Dane Lisser 217-420-6636 dlisser@millikin.edu.
Info: Free and open to the public.
Date: Friday, February 3rd
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: St. Anthony High School cafeteria, 304 E. Roadway Ave., Effingham, IL
Contact: Amanda Howie 217-367-2202 ext. 304
Info: Sponsored by Community Blood Services of Illinois. All donated blood benefits patients at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Provena United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville, and Carle Foundation Hospital & Provena Covenant Medical Center in Champaign-Urbana. Anyone with questions about donating blood should contact Community Blood Services of Illinois
Date: Friday, February 3rd - Saturday, February 4th
Time: 5:00pm on 3rd - 7:00am on 4th
Location: Neil Street in downtown Champaign from One Main Plaza to the City Building, Champaign, IL
Contact: www.cuathome.us
Info: Featuring Champaign-Urbana public figures including Mayor Don Gerard, Public Health’s Julie Pryde, Pastor Gary Grogan from Stone Creek, Dean Wynne Korr from the School of Social Work at U of I and several other public figures. The event will feature sleeping outside in cardboard boxes to raise awareness and funds to help the most vulnerable homeless. The cause is to help those who are most at risk of dying on the streets by giving them the shelter and support they need. All participants will be outside in their boxes from 5pm-9pm, then the clock starts ticking. From 9pm-7am, the amount of time each public figure will remain outside in the box depends on how much money is raised in their honor. For every $100 raised in the name of one of the participants, that public figure will remain in the box on the street one more hour. The goal is for each participant to raise $1000 in their honor and remain outside the remainder of the night. The public figures still around at 7am will enjoy a hot breakfast with the men at the TIMES Center. Donations can be given in advance or by walking, cycling or driving up during the event. All donations are tax deductible. More information can be found at www.cuathome.us
Date: Friday, February 3rd
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Interpretive Center, Homer Lake Forest Preserve, 2573 S Homer Lake Rd, Homer, IL
Registration: Stacey 217-896-2455, sclementz@ccfpd.org
Info: Take a break from the indoors and gain a new appreciation for this surprisingly-active time of year. We will explore physical and behavioral adaptations that allow local flora and fauna survive winter and hike to observe these first-hand. This class is designed for children age 8 and up. Parental accompaniment is not required. $3 per child; registration due by January 27.
Date: Saturday, February 4th
Time: 6:00am - 1:00pm
Location: First Christian Church, Monticello, IL
Contact: 762-2221
Info: First Christian Church of Monticello will be holding the 6th annual Mission's Auction on Saturday, February 4th from 6-1 p.m. A variety of items will be available in the live and silent auctions. Tickets to the auction are $5 and include an all-you-can-eat dinner of chicken and noodles, snacks and drinks. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time by calling 762-2221 or at the door on the 4th. Proceeds from the auction benefit short-term mission trips stateside and abroad.
Date: Saturday, February 4th
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Arthur Ambulance Service
Info: Arthur Ambulance Service will be hosting our 7th annual Chili Supper. Enjoy all you can eat chili, peanut butter or cheese spread sandwiches, drinks, and homemade desserts. Donations will be accepted at the door.
A silent auction will also be held with several items generously donated by area merchants.
Date: February 4, 2012
Time: 5:00pm & 8:00pm showings
Location: Unity High School, 1127 County Road 800 N. Tolono, IL
Contact: 217-359-2459
Info: The 7th annual a cappella benefit at Unity High School in Tolono will be held Saturday, February 4 with two shows at 5 and 8 p.m. The All Out A Cappella early show includes performances by the University of Illinois’ Other Guys, Xtension Chords, Rip Chords and No Comment, local barbershop quartet Prairie Blend and Unity’s Surreal Sound and Vocal Rush. The late show line-up offers all collegiate a cappella, including Decadence from Saint Louis University, Secondary Dominance from Illinois State University and the University of Illinois’ Xtension Chords, Rip Chords and No Comment.
The evening will provide entertainment for the entire family. General admission tickets to each show are $12 for adults and $7 for students. Doors open at 4:30 for the 5 p.m. concert and 7:30 for the 8 p.m. concert. The event is sponsored by Unity Music Boosters with all proceeds going toward enhancing music in Unit 7 schools. Tickets are available from Unity High School music students, members of Unity Music Boosters, and at the Unity High School and Junior High offices. To purchase tickets online, visit www.unitymusicboosters.org. CDs will be sold by the a cappella groups following the concert.
Date: Saturday, February 4th
Time: 6:00am – 10:30am
Location: 210 W. South St. (Fire House), Cerro Gordo, IL
Info: All You Can Eat Biscuits and Gravy & Pancakes and Sausage. Come and Pickup your Free Smoke Detector! Win BIG Money on the 50/50 Raffle. Proceeds will Go Towards a Generator to use on Scenes.
Price: $6.00 Dollars a Person
Ages 6-12 $3.00
Ages 6 and Under FREE!
Date: Saturday, February 4th
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Lock, Stock & Barrel, Decatur, IL
Registration: 217-424-6383, alumnews@millikin.edu
Info: Free admission with alumni association card.
Date: Saturday, February 4th
Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Oakwood United Methodist Church, corner of Oakwood & Collett
Contact: 354-4950
Info: Coach Mac's Spaghetti Dinner featuring Coach Mac's "The Works" Spaghetti Sauce. Free will donation will be taken. All proceeds go to the OUMC Appalachia Service Project Group.
Date: Saturday, February 4th
Time: 12:30pm
Location: Northfield Inn & Suites, 3280 Northfield Dr., Springfield, IL
Contact: Patti Davis pdavis@illinoisffa.org (217) 753-3328
Info: Open to the Public. The Illinois FFA Alumni Association provides financial assistance to many of our Illinois FFA members in order for them to attend various leadership workshops. These workshops are sponsored by the FFA and range from one-day conferences for Jr. High members to the five-day Washington Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. We feel these confidence-building activities are very beneficial to our youth as we develop our future leaders and prepare them for the business world.
Larger Auction Items:
Several Seed Dealers - Seed Corn & Seed Beans
Southwest Airline Tickets
Wisconsin Dells Package
Several Gift Certificates for Overnight Hotel Stays
Baseball, WNBA Basketball, Hockey Tickets
Gift Certificates & Discounts
FFA Metal Signs
Bottles of Wine
2011 Limited Edition Chicago Bears Laser Autographed Football
Golf Cart Tires
Please contact Patti Davis at pdavis@illinoisffa.org for a complete Auction Listing.
Date: Saturday, February 4th
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: McLean Park District Gym
Contact: crt82507@hotmail.com, kimturner.75@gmail.com
Info: Join us for a fun filled evening to help Lisa and her family cover medical bills stemming from her cancer treatment. Lisa, mother to four, is battling stage three malignant melanoma. Lisa is the wife of Tim McGhee (formerly of Clinton). The daughter of Steve & Linda Biehl of McLean, IL, the granddaughter of Dick & Irene Garabrant of Bloomington, IL, and the niece of Gil & Jan Turner of Atlanta, IL. Lisa and her family currently reside in Atlanta, IL.
Band: Vinyl 45
Pork BBQ Dinner
Chinese Auction
50/50 Raffle
Kid's Carnival Games
Chili Cook-Off--If you would like to participate and try to win the grand prize (a turkey fryer) please call Rachel at (309)-533-8974.
Date: Saturday, February 4th
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Decatur, IL
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217.420.6636 or dlisser@millikin.edu.
Info: Tickets: $13.00-$16.50
Date: Saturday, February 4th
Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: First Baptist Church, Pana, IL
Contact: Greg White 217-561-0606
Info: Attention hunters, fisherman, sportsmen of all kinds, First Baptist Church in Pana hosts Outdoor Adventure! Dinner included & door prizes! $10 advanced tickets (before Feb 1) or $12 at the door. Great food! Great Prize including a $100 Scheel's gift card and more. Workshop and Inspirational Message by Gary Anderson. Gary is the NTWF (National Wild Turkey Federation) 2006 "Friction Call Maker of the Year" NTWF 2006 "Best Sounding Turkey Call" and founder of the Daybreak Turkey Calls." This is not just for turkey hunters, it's for all sportsmen. My guys have always enjoyed these outdoor adventures (they have been to a fishing one and also a Elk one) and it's a fun time for father/son or grandpa/grandson, uncle/nephew etc.
Date: Saturday, February 4th
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Salvation Army Gymnasium, 1300 Richmond Ave, Mattoon, IL
Contact: 217-254-7027
Info: A fundraiser to help find a cure for Juvenile Diabetes. Come shop and support a great cause! 15+ Vendors! Silent Auction! Bake Sale! 50/50 Drawing! This fundraiser is to help raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in honor of my friend, Isabella. She is 13 and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes last year. She is participating in a Walk For a Cure and the money will help her meet her goal for her team, The Donkey Walkers. Her team website, and more information about donating, can be found at this site: http://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR?px=1982254&fr_id=1665&pg=personal
Date: Saturday, February 4th
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL
Contact: Kim Sheahan 217-244-3355 or ksheahan@illinois.edu
Info: On Saturday, February 4, at 2 PM, the Spurlock Museum welcomes Gene Tagaban* to its annual Winter Tales American Indian storytelling family concert. Of Cherokee, Tlingit*, and Filipino heritage, Gene has been featured at the National Storytelling Festival and in Sherman Alexie’s film The Business of Fancydancing. Admission is five dollars. This event is sponsored by an endowment from Reginald and Gladys Laubin. For more information, visit www.spurlock.illinois.edu.
Date: Saturday, February 4th
Time: 9:00am
Location: Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL
Contact: Kim Sheahan 217-244-3355 or ksheahan@illinois.edu
Info: The Spurlock Museum invites you to attend the workshop The Storyteller’s Journey on Saturday, February 4, at 9 AM. The workshop will be presented by teller, speaker, and dancer Gene Tagaban of the Cherokee and Tlingit nations. The workshop is $20 for students, $30 for non-students, and pre-registration is required. The workshop is sponsored by an endowment from Reginald and Gladys Laubin. The For more information, contact Kim Sheahan at ksheahan@illinois.edu.
Date: February 6th, 2012
Time: 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Access Living, 115 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Contact: mgray@donorsforum.org, 312-578-0090
Info: Donors Forum is pleased to present the second event in its Author Series--A Conversation with Jeanne Gang. Doors open at 5 - 5:30 pm on February 6, 2012, for a networking and hors d'oeuvres; following the presentation, there will be time for questions.
Renowned architect and MacArthur Fellow Jeanne Gang thinks big. Having already brought award-winning buildings -- such as the "Aqua" skyscraper -- to Chicago, Gang has set her sights on redesigning the Chicago River.
Ms. Gang's new book, Reverse Effect: Renewing Chicago's Waterway, encourages architects, designers, policymakers, advocates, and community members to re-imagine and reshape the future of the Chicago River. In this conversation, Ms. Gang will discuss her book and her vision for the future of the Chicago waterway, as well as some of her other work on "green" and sustainable design.
For more information, visit the website http://www.donorsforum.org/s_donorsforum/doc_event.asp?CID=11707&DID=52842 or contact Margo Gray at mgray@donorsforum.org or 312-578-0090
MacAurthur Fellow Jeanne leads Studio Gang Architects, a Chicago-based collective of architects, designers, and thinkers whose projects address pressing current issues. Known for pursuing a future where nature and the city interweave, Gang’s work has been honored and exhibited widely, most notably at the International Venice Biennale, MoMA, and the Art Institute of Chicago. A distinguished graduate of the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, she has taught at Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and IIT, where her studios have focused on cities, ecologies, materials, and technologies.
Date: Monday, February 6th
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Kaeuper Hall, Perkinson Music Center, Decatur, IL
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217.420.6636 or dlisser@millikin.edu
Info: Free
Date: Monday, February 6th
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Lock, Stock & Barrel, Decatur, IL
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217.420.6636 or dlisser@millikin.edu
Info: Free and open to the public.
Date: Monday, February 6th - Saturday, March 31st
Location: Westville Public Library, 233 S. State, Westville, IL
Contact: 217-267-3170
Info: The Westville Public Library is sponsoring a family reading program February 6 - March 31, 2012. The Flying Dragon Reading Dojo is program for parents and children to spend time reading together. The reading must be done in the Westville Library. Your time spent reading is recorded and color belts are awarded for reaching reading time levels. Parents can read to children, older children can read on their own, children can read to parents and siblings can read to each other! Parents must accompany child to participate in this program. A celebration ceremony will be held at the conclusion of the program for all black belt readers. Stop in the library at 233 S. State or call 267-3170 for further details.
Date: February - March 2012
Time: 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Location: Baby TALK office, 500 East Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL
Contact: 475-2234, amym@babytalk.org
Info: Baby TALK’s “Come Sign With Me” is offering a series beginning Tuesday, February 7-March 6, 2012. Babies 6 months – 2 years will learn to utilize “sign language” to communicate with their parents or caregivers before they are able to communicate through verbal speech. Many parents say “signing makes parenting easier as we understand what our baby desires and/or is trying to tell us”. Together baby and parent will learn signs that will help them communicate daily activities such as “more”, “eat”, “drink”; social skills such as “please” and “thank you”; family; food; and animals. Families will take home a picture book of simple signs and a weekly handout of simple signs, fingerplays, songs, etc.
Registration is open until classes begin or are filled (maximum of 10 children per group).The fee is: $45 (due at registration). Prepayment is required before classes begin and is non-refundable once the class begins. Every child must be accompanied by an adult.
Date: Tuesday, February 7th
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Kaeuper Hall, Perkinson Music Center, Decatur, IL
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217.420.6636 or dlisser@millikin.edu.
Info: Free.
Date: Tuesday, February 7th
Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location: Lower level of Richards Treat University Center, Millikin campus, Decatur, IL
Contact: www.millikin.edu/pace or pace@millikin.edu, Millikin University Media Relations 217.420.6636 or dlisser@millikin.edu
Register: www.millikin.edu/pace or 217-420-6771
Info: Adults interested in earning a bachelor’s degree should attend Millikin University’s PACE Open House on Tuesday, February 7, from 4:30 – 6 p.m. in the lower level of Richards Treat University Center on the Millikin campus to learn more about the accelerated, evening format. PACE offers bachelor degrees in Accounting, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Management, Nursing RN to BSN, and Organizational Leadership in the evening format, plus educator certification for adults who already hold a bachelor’s degree and want to move into a teaching career. Prospective students can meet with academic advisors to learn about the PACE format and discuss the degree requirements for the various majors, and are encouraged to bring their official transcripts from any colleges or universities they have previously attended to be reviewed by Millikin’s Registrar that evening. A Financial Aid representative will be available to address questions. Evening courses are offered majors on the Millikin campus for all majors offered in the evening program, and Education courses are also offered on the Parkland College campus in Champaign. Classes meet one night a week for 5, 8, or 10 weeks depending on the course. Because courses begin every few weeks, students are able to begin their coursework at various points in the academic year. PACE students generally transfer in a minimum of 12 college credit hours with a grade point average of at least 2.0. Millikin began offering accelerated, evening courses in 2003 in response to a growing need in the community to provide a quality baccalaureate education to busy adults juggling families, careers, and community responsibilities.
Date: Tuesday, February 7th
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Richards Treat University Center, lower level, Decatur, IL
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217-420-6636 or dlisser@millikin.edu
Info: Free and open to the public.
Date: Tuesday, February 7th
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Richards Treat University Center, lower level, Decatur, IL
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217-420-6636 or dlisser@millikin.edu
Info: Free and open to the public.
Date: Wednesday, February 8th 2012
Time: 3:00pm
Location: The Rare Book & Manuscript Library, 346 Main Library, 1408 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL
Contact: 217-333-3777, http://www.library.illinois.edu/rbx/
Info: Andy Boyle, Lecturer in History at Brasenose College, Oxford and Velde Visiting Scholar Awardee from The Rare Book & Manuscript Library for 2011-12, will talk about the poet and historian Samuel Daniel (1562-1619). Andy is spending a year in the United States continuing his census and collation of Daniel's best known work, The Collection of the History of England, from which he hopes to produce a new edition and articles on its history and reception.
Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Info: Timothy Townsend, Historian, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, will present "Known by me to be a freeman of colour": Telling the Jameson Jenkins Story at Lincoln Home National Historic Site." Free and open to the public. Access to the Research and Collections Center is from 10 1/2 Street between Ash and Laurel Streets.
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Illinois State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash Street, Springfield, IL
Contact: 217-785-0037
Date: Wednesday, February 8th
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Westville Public Library, Westville, IL
Contact: 267-3170
Info: It's patron's choice for the Senior Movie Matinee at the Westville Public Library for February! When you call to reserve your seat be sure to vote for one of the three classic John Wayne movies you would like to see. The movie with the most votes will be shown on Wednesday, February 8 at 2 PM. The movies to choose from are Angel and the Badman, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance or The Sons of Katie Elder. Reserve your seat and register your vote by calling the library at 267-3170 or stop in at 233 S. State Street.
Date: Thursday, February 9th
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Krannert Art Musuem, 500 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL
Contact: 217-333-1861, kam.illinois.edu
Info: Exhibition Tour for “Through the Glass, Looking,” a tour of the exhibition Contemporary American Glass with Jon Liebman, guest curator.
Date: Thursday, February 9th
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Mary Bryant Home for the Blind, 2960 Stanton Ave., Springfield, IL
Contact: 217-782-4992
Info: The guest speaker will be Dr. Paul Anthony. Also, we will have social hour from 2:00pm - 2:30pm. Please feel free to bring your favorite snack to share! A noon meal will be available for $2.50. Please call Bobbi, Sue or Misty and RSVP for lunch at least two days in advance at 529-1611. If you need a ride call three days in advance to access service at 522-8594.
Date: Thursday, February 9th
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Kaeuper Hall, Perkinson Music Center, Decatur, IL
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217.420.6636 or dlisser@millikin.edu.
Info: Free.
Date: Friday, February 10th
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Savoy Recreation Center, Savoy, IL
Registration: 217-359-3550, www.savoyrecreationcenter.com
Info: Here is Dad's chance to take his favorite girls out for a night of dancing and fun! Music, cake and punch provided. Receive a keepsake photo and all the girls will bring home a special gift. Ages: 12 and under with a caregiver. $10/couple/residents of savoy, $13/couple/non residents of savoy. Registration Deadling: February 3
Date: Friday, February 10th
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Kaeuper Hall, Perkinson Music Center, Decatur, IL
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217.420.6636 or dlisser@millikin.edu.
Info: Free and open to the public.
Date: Saturday, February 11th
Time: 5:00pm
Location: 110 Broadway Ave, Lincoln IL
Contact: 217-732-7568
The First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Lincoln is having an Agape Dinner ( agape means the love of God). A dinner of spaghetti, salad, bread, and desert. Following the mean Leslie Bennett will be preforming a concert. Come join us. suggested donation of 6.50 for adults and 3.00 for children under 12. tickets on sale or at the door.
Date: Saturday, February 11th
Time: 7:00am - 10:00am
Location: Dalton City United Methodist Church, 200 North Water Street, Dalton City, IL
Contact: Jane Gillenwater, 217-620-5500
Info: The Dalton City United Methodist Church will have an all you can eat Pancake & Sausage and Biscuit & gravy Breakfast on Sat. Feb. 11th! Adults $5.00, Children 10yrs and under $2.50, Under 2 yrs Free
Date: Wednesday, February 11th
Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Hickory Point Banquet Facility, 727 Weaver Rd., Forsyth, IL
Reservations: 422-5911
Info: Enjoy a romantic evening of dinner and dancing with your special Valentine! The event will feature music by the Sande Hackel Orchestra. The event includes: cocktails from 5:00pm - 6:00pm, 6:00pm - 7:00pm, and dancing from 7:00pm - 10:00pm. The price dinner and dancing is $50 per couple, dancing only is $15 or $25 per couple. Registration deadline is February 8th.
Date: Saturday, February 11th
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Family Life Center at the First Christian Church, Clinton, IL
Contact: Charlotte Holland 944-2534, Debbie Rhoades 944-2433
Info: The kickoff event is "5th Grade Smart". It is FREE to attend. "5th Grade Smart" is a game where there are celebrities who are asked a question about rade school subjects and the celebrity may answer the question or ask one of four 5th grade students for the answer. The celebrity can also ask the gallery of 5th grade students for the answer. The celebrities this year are Clinton Police Chief Mike Reidy and DeWitt County Sheriff Jared Shofner. Last year was a lot of fun for everyone.
Also during the evening will be Silent Auction of the Best Cooks in DeWitt County. A meal of Gondola Sandwiches, chips & pop will be served for a small donation from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. The "5th Grade Smart" will start at 6:00pm.
The DeWitt County "Relay for Life" event will be held June 8th - 9th 2-12 at the Clinton High School Track starting at 6:00pm. To be a part of the "Relay for Life" event in June, please contact Helen Michelassi at Prevention58@hotmail.com
Date: Saturday, February 11th
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Kirkland Fine Arts Center
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217-420-6636, dlisser@millikin.edu
Info: Hot 8 Brass Band Concert. Tickets: Adults: $12, $18, $24 & Child: $6, $8, $10
Date: Saturday, February 11
Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Central Christian Church, Decatur, IL
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217.420.6636 or dlisser@millikin.edu.
Info: Free and open to the public.
Date: Saturday, February 11th
Time: 6:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Elwin United Methodist Church
Contact: 865-2136
Info: Elwin UM Men’s Pancake Day. $6 Adults $3 Children 7-12
Date: February 11, 2012
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
Location: Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., Springfield, IL 62706
Contact: 217-782-6044
Info: "Get the Beat! African American Musicians." Enjoy music and celebrate Black History Month. Learn more about famous African American musicians from the 1920s to today, and make your own wooden harmonica. Super Saturdays at the Illinois State Museum are designed for children 4-8 years old and are free and open to the public. Activities are ongoing and feature take-home crafts. Parents are invited to participate with their children. Super Saturdays are held the second Saturday of each month. For more information call 217-782-6044.
Date: Saturday, February 11th
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Savoy Recreation Center, Savoy, IL
Contac t: 217-359-3550, www.savoyrecreationcenter.com
Info: Want to give Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa a special treat on Valentine's Day this year? Join us at the Savoy Recreation Center for a fun afternoon making Valentine's cards. Ages: 2 and up. $10/ residents of savoy $13/non residents of savoy.
Date: Sunday, February 12th
Time: Bowl times at 10:00am or 1:00pm
Location: Spare Time Lanes, Decatur, IL
Contact: 217-429-1052 x110
Info: Decatur...It is time to get signed up for the 25th annual Easter Seals Bowl-A-Thon. This year we will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of this great event on Sunday, February 12th at Spare Time Lanes. Teams of 4 are invited to bowl at 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.. The cost is $12.50 per person or $50.00 per team. Teams collect pledges from their friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers. Bring in $25.00 in pledges and get a free t-shirt. Everyone will receive frees shoe rental, door prize entry and anniversary cake. There will be a silent auction and raffle. Proceeds from the Bowl-a-thon will benefit Easter Seals Central Illinois programs for people with disabilities. To register your team, stop by the Easter Seals Office at 2715 N. 27th Street or call Teri Moore at 217-429-1052 x110 for more information. You may also visit our web page at www.ci.easterseals.com or our facebook page at Easter Seals Central Illinois Decatur, for a sign-up sheet. For more information call Teri Moore at Easter Seals 429-1052 x 110.
Date: Sunday, February 12th
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Kaeuper Hall, Perkinson Music Center, Decatur, IL
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217-420-6636, dlisser@millikin.edu
Info: Free
Date: Sunday, February 12th
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217-420-6636, dlisser@millikin.edu
Info: Free and open to the public.
Date: Monday, February 13th
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Lock, Stock & Barrel, Decatur, IL
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217-420-6636, dlisser@millikin.edu
Info: Free
Date: Tuesday, February 14th
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Nokomis High School Cafeteria, Nokomis, IL
Info: The Nokomis Band Aides will be having a Chili Supper fundraiser prior to the Senior Night Boys Basketball game against South Fork (Kincaid) on February 14, 2012. Serving will be in the Nokomis High School Cafeteria and go from 5pm to 7pm. It will be a free-will donation benefiting the Nokomis School Band program. This event is open to the general public.
Date: Tuesday, February 14th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Katz on Merchant Street, Decatur, IL
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217-420-6636, dlisser@millikin.edu
Info: Free.
Date: Thursday, February 16th
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Richards Treat University Center, Decatur, IL
Registration: Pam Angel 217-424-6296, www.decaturscore.org
Info: Millikin University Center for Entrepreneurship, SCORE, and JTnet partner to host “Interactive Marketing Today” workshop. The Millikin University Center for Entrepreneurship, SCORE, and JTnet will be presenting “Interactive Marketing Today” on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 at Millikin University. The workshop features an insight on web development, marketing and public relations, social media, and search engines. The “Interactive Marketing Today” workshop will cover various topics including an overview of primary website objectives; key elements to achieving website objectives; the new rules of marketing and public relations online; key social media sites and opportunities; primary objectives of social media; and the roles of Google, Bing, and Yahoo in online marketing. The workshop will feature two presenters from JTnet; Bill Lehmann, President & Nick Lane, Interactive Services. JTnet President Bill Lehmann is recognized for leveraging technology to optimize clients’ performance and profit. JTnet Interactive Services representative Nick Lane is an award-winning interactive programmer, designer, and developer. The cost for the workshop is $30 per attendee and all those interested must register by Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. The workshop will run from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the Richards Treat University Center on Feb. 16. To register, contact Pam Angel at the Millikin University Center for Entrepreneurship at 217.424.6296, or visit www.decaturscore.org. For further information, please contact Millikin University Media Relations Coordinator Dane Lisser at 217.420.6636 or dlisser@millikin.edu.
Date: February 16th – February 19th
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Albert Taylor Theatre, Decatur, IL
Reservations: 217-424-6318
Info: Tickets: $10.00-$12.00. For ticket information contact the Kirkland Fine Arts Center Box Office at 217-424-6318.
Date: Thursday, February 16th
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Kaeuper Hall, Perkinson Music Center, Decatur, IL
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217-420-6636, dlisser@millikin.edu
Info: Free
Date: Friday, February 17th
Time; 9:00am - 11:30am
Location: Town of Hickory Point Town Hall, 2240 W. Ash Avenue, Decatur, IL
Contact: 217-428-2193, 217-877-6308
Info: Representatives from Decatur Macon County Opportunities Corporation (DMCOC) will be accepting LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) applications for energy assistance. Persons interested in applying are asked to bring the following: Most recent power bill, social security card for each member of the household, proof of gross income for the past 30 days for each member is the household, proof of home ownership or rent (rental agreement or rent receipt), and current public aid medical card if applicant has one.
Date: Friday, February 17th
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Kaeuper Hall, Perkinson Music Center
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217-420-6636, dlisser@millikin.edu
Info: Free.
Date: Friday, February 17th
Location: Knights of Columbus, 2200 Meadowbrook Road, Springfield, IL
Registration: Jeanette McDermith 217-529-8300 ext. 203
Info: Trivia Night benefiting Youth Service Bureau, Sponsored by Document Management Incorporated, Warren-Boynton State Bank & Rudin Printing. There will be door prizes, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Prizes for competition will include 1st $250, 2nd $150 and 3rd $100. Food will be available for purchase. Cost is $10 per person, tables of 8-10 participants. You can check out our website at www.ysbi.
Date: Saturday, February 18th 2012
Location: Hilton, Springfield, IL
Contact: www.FightForAirClimb.org, Kelsey Dyckman 217-787-5864, Kelsey.Dyckman@lungil.org
Info: Join the hundreds of individuals and teams who will climb their way to the top of the Hilton for a great cause, lung health. This is more than your same old 5K. This event is a vertical race to climb 32 floors of Springfield's tallest building. Whether climbing for a winning time or simply to cross the finish line, this event is a great way to challenge yourself physically. We guarantee that all finishers will have a newfound respect for healthy lungs! For more information or to register go to www.FightForAirClimb.org or contact Kelsey Dyckman at 217-787-5864 Kelsey.Dyckman@lungil.org.
Date: Saturday, February 18th
Location: Holiday Inn Conference Center, 1001 Kilarney St., Champaign, IL
Contact: Dr. Barbara Gillespie-Washington bggillespie@sbcglobal.net
Info: The Central Illinois Jurisdiction Women's Department & JG Entertain present the Annual Prayer Breakfast. Tickerts are $35 Adults/$15 for Children.
Date: Saturday February 18th and Saturday, March 3rd
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Campus Middle School,1203 W. Green Street, Urbana, IL
Contact: www.campusms.org, 217-344-8279
Date: Saturday, February 18th
Location: New Hope Church, 911 West Bradley, Champaign, IL
Contact: Kimberly Gillespie 217-390-8152, Pamela Wilson 217-649-3085
Info: Presented by the Central Illinois Jurisdiction Women's Department & JG Entertain. Tickets $15 General Admission or $20 w/Meet & Greet. Features Dorinda Clark-Cole, Chrystal Rucker & Noah I. Brown and Company.
Date: Saturday, February 18th
Time: 8:00am
Location: Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Decatur, IL
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217-420-6636, dlisser@millikin.edu
Info: Free.
Date: Sunday, February 19th
Time: 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Location: St. Mary's Church, Rural Pesotum, IL
Info: Good Food: Homemade Chili and Vegetable Soup, Desserts, Sandwiches. Good Fun: Quilt Raffles, handmade by parishioners, 50/50 Raffle, Bingo.
Date: February 19, 2012
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring Street, Springfield, IL 62706
Contact: 217-782-5993
Info: Free and open to the public. Fernando Jones, a self taught blues musician from the age of four, will present the history of the blues genre in narration and musically with his group, My Band. This program is being presented in collaboration with the Illinois Central Blues Club and is supported by the Springfield Area Arts Council. For more information visit bit.ly/ismblues12.
Date: Sunday, February 19th
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Decatur, IL
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217-420-6636, dlisser@millikin.edu
Info: Tickets: $8
Date: Monday, February 20th - Wednesday, February 22nd
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location: The Center for Children’s Books, Room 24 Graduate School of Library and Information Science, 501 East Daniel Street, Champaign, IL
Contact: ccb@illinois.edu, (217) 244-9331, ccb.lis.illinois.edu
Info: The Center for Children's Books at the Graduate School of Library and Information Science is hosting its Eleventh Annual Book Sale Monday, February 20 through Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Sale hours are 10:00am to 6:00pm each of these days. Thousands of new children's books will be available for youth ages birth through high school. The titles available represent the full spectrum of children's publishing in fiction and nonfiction: board books, picture books, easy and transitional readers, chapter books, series fiction, novels, activity books and kits, nonfiction series, mass-market paperbacks, and more. Paperback books are $1 or $2 each, hardcover books are $5 each, and individual items are priced as marked. All proceeds support the Center for Children's Books and The Bulletin of The Center for Children’s Books.
Date: Monday, February 20th
Time: 5:30pm Social meeting, 6:00pm Dinner, 6:30pm Presentations
Location: Maroa Forsyth High School Cafeteria
Registration: crouch@mfschools.org
Info: In partnership with the Carle Development Foundation, Carle Rural Health & Farm Safety Program, ADM, Topflight Grain, and the Maroa Forsyth FFA Chapter, we would like to invite those who are in production agriculture to join us for a Night of Safety Presentations and dinner. We will focus on implementing safe practices on your farm, both for your family and your employees. Electrical, Transportation, Grain, Fire, and other programs designed to limit your risk for severe injury on the farm will be highlighted that evening. This is an opportunity to bring your employees and family together to emphasize and remind them of safe actions on the farm. If you would like more information about securing your seat at the Farmer Safety Night contact Mrs. Crouch at crouch@mfschools.org. We would also like to encourage each farmer to check out the resources available to them at Carle Hospital Rural Health and Farm Safety Website.
Date: Monday, February 20th
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Lock, Stock & Barrel
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217-420-6636, dlisser@millikin.edu
Info: Free
Date: Tuesday, February 21st
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL
Info: Celebrate Heart Month! If you want to take care of your heart and the heart of your loved ones, learn from the cardiac experts of Prarie Cardiovascular. This will be a FREE program for anyone who would like to discuss cardiac issues with a physician. Presented by Luis Caceres, M.D. of Prarie Cardiovascular. Refreshments will be provided.
Date: Thursday, February 23rd - Thursday, May 10th
Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: Room 109 of Millikin University’s ADM-Scovill Hall, Deatur, IL
Registration: 217-424-6296, pangel@millikin.edu
Info: SCORE and Millikin University’s Center for Entrepreneurship present First Step FastTrac, a 12-week course on business ownership that can make your business idea a reality. This course will be held on 12 consecutive Thursdays beginning February 23, 2012 and ending May 10 from 5:30-9 p.m. in Room 109 of Millikin University’s ADM-Scovill Hall. Interested persons are encouraged to attend a free, informational session on February 9 from 6-7 p.m. in Room 109 of ADM-Scovill Hall. “This course gave me a direction as to where to begin and a logical step-by-step process to develop and improve my business ideas”, commented a recent participant. First Step FastTrac is a practical, hands-on program designed to help entrepreneurs gain knowledge and skills needed to create, manage, and grow a successful business. Participants will work with certified instructors with real-world business experiences. You not only learn about business, you live it. The course helps you develop a network of business start-up and growth resources, a completed feasibility plan, ways to turn an idea into a profitable business, and information on topics including market research, competitor analysis, and product/service distinction. Cost is $250.00 per person, which includes all materials, speakers, business coaches, and meals. Reserve your seat today by contacting Pam Angel in the Millikin Center for Entrepreneurship at 217.424.6296 or pangel@millikin.edu. Limited seating is available. The course is sponsored by Millikin University’s Center for Entrepreneurship and SCORE (Counselors to America’s Small Business) Decatur Chapter #296.
Date: Thursday, February 23rd
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Kaeuper Hall, Perkinson Music Center, Decatur, IL
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217-420-6636, dlisser@millikin.edu
Info: Free and open to the public
Date: Friday, February 24th - Sunday, February 26th
Location: Prairie Capital Convention Center, Springfield, IL
Contact: Lee-Ann Burgener 217-698-4941 LeeAnn@springfieldareahba.com
Info: Sponsored by: Springfield Area Home Builders Association. The Prairie Capital Convention Center will welcome the Springfield Area Home Builders Association’s (SAHBA) 2012 Home Expo. The 2012 Home Expo is the place to check out the latest technologies and innovations in the Building and Remodeling Community! Local residents will be able to visit over 250 booths featuring local businesses, and their products and services. In fact, overwhelming response in 2011 has warranted the addition of more vendor booths in 2012! This event not only benefits local businesses and offers residents a great resource to learn about home building and remodeling, but it also contributes to charities in our community. Attendees who drop off canned goods to St. Martin de Porres or bring them to the Home Expo will receive $1 off admission. Plus, the Animal Protective League and Habitat for Humanity will be at the Expo. Be sure to come out and show your support and learn more about the exciting innovations in home improvement in 2012. The Home Expo runs Friday, February 24th 4 PM – 8 PM; Saturday, February 25th 9 AM – 7 PM and Sunday, February 26th 10 AM – 3 PM. Log onto www.BuilderEvents.com for more information or call (217) 698-4941.
Date: Saturday, February 25th
Time: 7:00 Check-In
Location: St. Joseph Middle School, St. Joseph, IL
Registration:Todd Jacob 309-824-8684, www.stjoechamber.org
Info: The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s 11th Annual Illini Chill Bike Ride -“A Red Flannel Affair” is to be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012. The Illini Chill is “Illinois’ Premier Winter Fun Bike Ride in the Country” that was featured in Cycling Magazine, January 2005. This years’ ride will be a 20+ mile trip that will take riders from St. Joseph to Homer Lake and back. An extra 20 miles will be added again this year for the more proficient riders. The money raised from the event goes to support the Chamber’s scholarship program. Check-in for the ride will take place the day of the ride from 7 – 9:30 at the St. Joseph Middle School. BSA Scout Troop 79 will again lead off the events of the day by having a Lumber Jack Breakfast at the Middle School from 6 –10 AM. The public is invited to come out and enjoy a great breakfast and meet the riders. Tickets, which may be purchased from any of the Scouts of Troop 79, are $5 while children age 7 and under are free. Troop 79 will also serve up the Hot Chocolate Break taking place this year at the Homer Lake Interpretive Center, which serves as a midway point for the riders. Following the ride, riders will gather at Living Word Fellowship Church, 1000 Park Ave., for a Spaghetti Dinner. Ride fee for The Illini Chill is $25 until February 4, 2012, which includes the Lumberjack Breakfast, the Spaghetti Dinner, hot chocolate break, and a long sleeve commemorative T-shirt. Registrations taken after the 4th will not include the commemorative T-shirt and the cost is $20. Riders are expected from all over the Midwest. Riders can get more information and registration forms at www.stjoechamber.org or by contacting Ride Director Todd Jacob at 309-824-8684.
Date: Saturday, February 25th
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring Street, Springfield, IL
Contact: 217-782-5993
Info: Join us for a celebration of Illinois' cultural diversity. Learn about the heritage and traditions of various world cultures through hands-on crafts, international displays, live performances, and more. For more information, contact Elizabeth Bazan at ebazan@museum.state.il.us or 217-785-5993. Free and open to the public. This event is sponsored by Bank of Springfield.
Date: Saturday, February 25th
Time: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Location: 110 North East St., Jacksonville, IL
Contact: Ron Gray 217-473-4099, Suzanne Stucker 217-370-6955
Info: Cost is $30 per person or reserve a table of 8 for $225. Make checks payable to Grierson Society, 5 Hamilton Drive, Jacksonville, IL 62650. Tickets may be purchased through the Grierson Society or at the Journal Courier, Farmers State Bank, Jacksonville Savings Bank, Jacksonville Chamber of Commer, or Jacksonville Convention and Visitors Center.
"Roughshod Thru Dixie" a chronicle of General Grierson's raid will be available for sale. We will be having a Silent Auction in the Blue Room. All proceeds will benefit the restoration for General Benjamin H. Grierson monument at East Cemetery and General Grierson Days.
Cocktails from 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Silent Auction viewing and bidding from 5:00pm - 8:30pm, Dinner from 7:00pm - 8:00pm, Socializing from 8:00pm - 9:30pm. Music will be provided. Menu includes: Pit ham w/ Bourbon and peach glaze, grilled chicken breast w/ hunter sauce, fresh spring green salad, rolls, asiago roast redskin potatoes, green beans and corn, gourmet cookies, cash bar.
Date: Saturday, February 25th
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Krannert Art Museum, 500 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL
Contact: 217-333-1861 kam.illinois.edu, Kids@Krannert
Info: The museum opens its doors to hands-on fun for the entire family. Join us for a variety of art projects, family tours, demonstrations, and other exciting events. For children ages 3–8 and their families.
Date: Saturday, February 25th
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: America's Best Value Inn, 450 E. Pershing Rd., Decatur, IL
Contact: 217-433-1111 for more info or to reserve a booth space
Info: Admission is only $1 for adults and children 12 and under are free. We will have over 40 vendors selling a variety of items, rummage and other products & services.
Date: Saturday, February 25th
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: North Mac High School Old Gym, 231 West Fortune, Virden, IL
Contact: 217-965-5888 or 217-971-3429
Info: The Virden Lions Club is bringing SH-BOOM, a 9 piece Nostalgic Rock ‘n Roll band, back after last year’s enthusiastic response. SH-BOOM will be performing hits of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s Saturday, February 25 at the North Mac High School Old Gym in Virden at 231 West Fortune from 7-10 p.m.. Refreshments of nachos , soft drinks, popcorn, and homemade cookies will be available and dancing encouraged. Advance tickets for bleachers are $15. A limited number of floor level chair seats are $20. each and may be purchased by calling 217-965-5888 or 217-971-3429, or at Dave O’Dell’s Country Financial office on the north side of the Virden sqaure. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Date: Sunday, February 26th
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Kaeuper Hall, Perkinson Music Center
Contact: Dane Lisser at 217-420-6636, dlisser@millikin.edu
Info: Free and open to the public.
Date: Monday, January 27th
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: 1800 S. Grand Ave East, Springfield, IL
Contact: Judi Willard, Development Director 217-523-7670
Info: The Academy at St. Patrick School is opening it's doors to prospective parents who are interested in a rigorous faith based curriculum.
Date: Tuesday, February 28th - Friday, March 2nd
Time: (February 28th 7:30am - 4:00pm) (March 1st 7:30am - 4:00pm) (March 2nd 7:30am - 11:30am)
Location: Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, 345 West main St., Mt. Zion, IL
Registration: 217-864-2711
Info: To be eligible, a child must be five years of age on or before September 1, 2012. The child's certified birth certificant (from country of child's birth) and one proof of residency must be presented at registration for the screening to be conducted. Also, a copy of the parents'/guardians' driver license will be photocopied at that time as one of three required proofs of residency. Parking is available behind the church. Enter the east door and go down teh steps fo rthe screening. The Mt. Zion School District will continue to provide the half-day/blended option for kindergarten students. With the blended option, noon transportation (prior to lunch) will be the responsibility of the parent. If you are still undecided as to which option you will choose for your student, please feel free to call (864-2711). All kindergartners must complete a physical exam (with required immunizations), a vision exam, and a dental exam by the following dates: Physical and Vision prior to Oct. 15th 2012, Dental prior to May 15th, 2012. Questions should be directed to the school nurse. It is very important to bring your child to the registration as he/she will be checked for kindergarted readiness. Teachers will be available to review your child's performance with you. THe school nurse will test vision and hearing. The $55.00 instructional material fee may be paid at registration. Please allow a half hour for registration.
Date: Wednesday, February 29
Time: 7:00am - 8:00am
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 520 East North Street, Decatur, IL
Registration: www.decaturchamber.com, 217-422-2200
Info: $5 per ticket or $50 table of 10, includes hot breakfast buffet (advanced ticket required) An opportunity for all members and denominations of our community to join in a time of fellowship and prayer. Purchase from the Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce at www.decaturchamber.com or 217.422.2200.
Date: Friday, March 2nd
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: I Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign, IL
Contact: 217-344-0721, info@ywcauofi.org
Info: The YWCA of the University of Illinois will hold its 2nd Annual Leadership Luncheon on Friday, March 2, 2012 at the I Hotel and Conference Center. The luncheon will recognizing the accomplishments of women leaders in the Champaign/Urbana community and U of I campus and highlight the YWCA’s Women In Leadership Program as well. Women who have made outstanding contributions in the areas of: Advocacy, Business, Education, Science, Social Justice, Philanthropy, and Trailblazer will be celebrated. Please come out and help us encourage young women to develop their potential and give back to their communities and to recognize and support women who are already making a difference. Nominations are being accepted in the above categories until 5 pm Wednesday, February 1. For information and/or forms, please send an email request to, info@ywcauofi.org
Date: Saturday, March 3rd
Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 905 S. Russell St., Champaign, IL
Reservation: 217-356-3635, office@stpetersucc.com
Info: Tickets - Adults $10, Children (5-12 years) $5, Under 5 is free. We will be selling the sausage in 1 lb. packages uncooked and frozen. Carry-outs available. Please enter from the east entrances on teh main level of the church. You will be asked to wait in the sanctuary for the next available table space. We are handicap accessible. The church sausage supper dates back to the 1930's. At that time they served 600 people and now we serve over 400. The fundraiser proceeds goes towards many community shelter and ministry's that we support.
Menu: Sausage, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Sauerkraut, Applesauce or Cranberry Sauce, Dessert, and Drinks
Date: Saturday, March 3rd
Time: 7:30pm
Location: City View at Illinois Terminal, 45 E. University, Champaign, IL
Contact: 217-355-9077, ensemble@soltec.net, www.prairieensemble.org.
Info: Special fundraising concert with food and wine tasting with Dawn Harris as the "French Chef" singing a work based on Julia Child's recipe for chocolate cake. After which, the cake itself will be served to the audience. tickets: $35. Reservations required.
Date: Saturday, March 3rd
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, Decatur, IL
Contact: 217-422-2624
Info: Entrance fee will be $5.00 in advance or $8.00 the day of the event. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Knights of Columbus Hall. This fee will include finger foods. Please join us for many vendors for shopping & demonstrations, raffles, and a live auction. Music will be provided. You don't want to miss this elegant & entertaining event. All proceeds will benefit the Knights of Columbus & Ladies Auxiliary Charitable Funds.
Date: Saturday, March 3rd
Time: Registration Begins at 10:30am, Plunge at 12:00pm
Location: Knights of Columbus 4179, Chatham, IL
Contact: www.soill.org (follow the Polar Bears to Area 17)
Info: Cost - Minimum pledge $75. All proceeds go to Special Olympics Illinois Area 17
Date: Tuesday, March 6th
Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IAS Library, 321 Main Library, 1408 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL
Contact: 217-265-8993, dpfeiffe@illinois.edu
Info: You are invited to an Open House, featuring a reception to celebrate the opening of the new International and Area Studies Library. Tours will be given and the Library’s University Librarian and Dean of Libraries Paula Kaufman will give remarks. Stay for a special lecture given by Deborah Jakubs, the Rita DiGiallonardo Holloway University Librarian and Vice Provost for Library Affairs at Duke University.
The IAS Library is the Library’s gateway to information and scholarship related to area, international, and global studies, connecting students and scholars to the knowledge crucial to developing global competencies through the study of distinct nations and regions, as well as transnational issues and global concerns.
Date: Tuesday, March 6th
Time: 4:00pm
Location: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 66 Main Library, 1408 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL
Contact: 217-265-8993, dpfeiffe@illinois.edu
Info: A special lecture given by Deborah Jakubs, the Rita DiGiallonardo Holloway University Librarian and Vice Provost for Library Affairs at Duke University, follows the International and Area Studies Open House (1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.).
Date: Wednesday, March 7
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Assembly Hall, 1800 S. First Street, Champaign, IL
Contact: 217-333-2923,http://www.uofiassemblyhall.com/
Info: Don't miss the chance to get tickets to Riverdance! Get your tickets for Riverdance, when it comes to Assembly Hall in Champaign, IL on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 for one performance only. “A Phenomenon of Historic Proportions!” raves the Washington Post." An explosion of sight and sound that simply takes your breath away,” cheers the Chicago Tribune. “A family evening unlike anything else!” exclaims The London Times. Discover why nothing in the world compares to The Original International Phenomenon! Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, you won’t want to miss Riverdance!
$25.50 - $47.50
Date: Thursday, March 8th
Time: 7:30pm
Location: 500 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL
Contact: 217-333-1861, kam.illinois.edu
Info: Sudden Sound Concert Series featuring Jimmy Bennington Colour and Sound. Mentored by Elvin Jones in the last decade of his career, Jimmy Bennington carries forward drumming in the free jazz tradition, which established collaborations with Julian Priester, Perry Robinson, and Ed Schuller. Colour and Sound features Bennington with the dynamic, improvising cellist Cathy Kuna who mixes classical training with strong influences of global and American roots music. Sponsored by the Edwards Foundation Arts Fund, Analog Outfitters, and Krannert Art Museum with in-kind support provided by WEFT, 90.1 FM.
Date: Friday, March 9th
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Savoy Recreation Center, Savoy, IL
Registration: 217-359-3550, www.savoyrecreationcenter.com
Info: Grab your special little superhero for a ngiht out. Come dressed as your favorite superhero or in "disguise" in your nice formalwear. Find your inner superhero as we enjoy fun games, great music, snacks and every superhero will receive a special gift. Ages: 12 and under with a caregiver. $10/couple/residents of savoy. $13/couple/non residents of savoy, Registration Deadline: March 2
Date: Saturday, March 10th
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Maroa City Hall Gym, Maroa, IL
Info: Sponsored by Maroa Mapping Committee. Maroa Mapping is a dedicated group that has partnered with the Illinois Department of Rural Affairs, through Western IL University, for a strategic planning process helping us move forward with a vision for the city. This plan will help provide economic development and beautification for Maroa. This is a community driven effort. Come and join us for a day full of fun & shopping! Some Vendors include: Scentsy, Thirty One, Pampered Chef, Cookie Lee, Vault Denim, Organic Tea & Coffee, Avon, Mary Kay, Main St. Cafe, Chelsea's on Main, Cakes By Amanda, Grooovy Grafitti, MYL Spirit Wear, Pure Romance, and many more! Come out and pamper yourself with a Mani/Pedi or Bling Strings & feathers for your hair! Several raffles & a Silent Auction will go on through out the day.
Date: Saturday, March 10th Info: Explore the collections of area children and teens. Collections include rocks and minerals, coins, toys, and more. Children between the ages of 8 and 15 years old can display a collection and meet other young collectors. There is no fee, but registration is required. Contact Nina Walthall at walthall@museum.state.il.us or 217-782-0061.
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., Springfield, IL
Contact: Nina Walthall, 217-782-0061
Date: Saturday, March 10th
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: First United Methodist Church located at 2941 South Koke Mill Road, three blocks west of White Oaks Mall, Springfield, IL
Info: Springfield Parents of Twins Club is hosting our annual Spring and Summer sale at the First United Methodist Church located at 2941 South Koke Mill Road, three blocks west of White Oaks Mall on Saturday, March 10th.. Open to the public from 9am-12 noon. Children’s items only to include, but not limited to: clothing, toys, shoes, books, movies, bedding, strollers, high chairs, pack n plays, swings, etc. Entrance fee is $2.00. No checks are accepted and there are no strollers allowed on the sales floor. If you are expecting twins, please visit our web site at www.bigtent.com/groups/spotc or contact Niki Wise at snotsckr@casscomm.com for more information on how you can join.
Date: Saturday, March 10th
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: First United Methodist Church located at 2941 South Koke Mill Road, three blocks west of White Oaks Mall, Springfield, IL
Info: Springfield Parents of Twins Club is hosting our annual Spring and Summer sale at the First United Methodist Church located at 2941 South Koke Mill Road, three blocks west of White Oaks Mall on Saturday, March 10th.. Open to the public from 9am-12 noon. Children’s items only to include, but not limited to: clothing, toys, shoes, books, movies, bedding, strollers, high chairs, pack n plays, swings, etc. Entrance fee is $2.00. No checks are accepted and there are no strollers allowed on the sales floor. If you are expecting twins, please visit our web site at www.bigtent.com/groups/spotc or contact Niki Wise at snotsckr@casscomm.com for more information on how you can join.
Date: Saturday, March 10th
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: First United Methodist Church located at 2941 South Koke Mill Road, three blocks west of White Oaks Mall, Springfield, IL
Info: Springfield Parents of Twins Club is hosting our annual Spring and Summer sale at the First United Methodist Church located at 2941 South Koke Mill Road, three blocks west of White Oaks Mall on Saturday, March 10th.. Open to the public from 9am-12 noon. Children’s items only to include, but not limited to: clothing, toys, shoes, books, movies, bedding, strollers, high chairs, pack n plays, swings, etc. Entrance fee is $2.00. No checks are accepted and there are no strollers allowed on the sales floor. If you are expecting twins, please visit our web site at www.bigtent.com/groups/spotc or contact Niki Wise at snotsckr@casscomm.com for more information on how you can join.
Date: March 10, 2012 Info: "Happy Birthday Play Museum!" The MaryAnn MacLean Play Museum is turning 1! Help us celebrate the first year of the Play Museum. Make a birthday decoration, enjoy yummy treats, and play in the Play Museum! Super Saturdays at the Illinois State Museum are designed for children 4-8 years old and are free and open to the public. Activities are ongoing and feature take-home crafts. Parents are invited to participate with their children. Super Saturdays are held the second Saturday of each month. For more information call 217-782-6044.
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
Location: Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., Springfield, IL 62706
Contact: 217-782-6044
Date: March 14, 2012
Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Location: Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center, 1011 East Ash Street, Springfield, IL 62703
Contact: 217-785-0037
Info: Joe Harl, Archaeological Research Center of St. Louis, Inc., will present "The Dampier Site: A Mysterious Mississippian Center Uncovered on the Missouri River Floodplain in Chesterfield, Missouri." Free and open to the public. Access to the Research and Collections Center is from 10 1/2 Street (between Ash and Laurel Streets), where there is ample visitor parking in the west parking lot. For more information call 217-785-0037.
Date: Wednesday, March 14th 2012
Time: 3:00pm
Location: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, The Rare Book & Manuscript Library, 346 Main Library, 1408 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL
Contact: 217-333-3777, http://www.library.illinois.edu/rbx/.
Info: Willis Regier, the director of the University of Illinois Press, is also the curator of the first spring exhibition in The Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Wise Animals: Aesop and His Followers. Bill will share with us his interest in the complex history of the Fables, and give us a guided tour of the exhibition.
Date: Friday, March 16th - Saturday, March 17th
Time; Friday, March 16th 7:00pm - Saturday, March 17th 8:00am
Location: Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., Springfield, IL
Contact: Elizabeth Bazan, 217-782-5993
Info: Children's Overnight Camp-in will be held from 7:00pm Friday, March 16 to 8:00am Saturday, March 17. Ages 8-11. Fee: Museum Society Members: $30 per child & $24 for each additional child from the same household (30% off). Nonmembers: $45 per child & $39 for each additional child from the same household. Spend the night at the Illinois State Museum for a fun night of art. Children will have the opportunity to play in the "Play Museum," explore exhibitions, and sleep under the oak tree in the "Changes" exhibition. A pizza snack and light breakfast are provided. Registration is required by Monday, March 12 online at bit.ly/campin12. For more information, contact Elizabeth Bazan at ebazan@museum.state.il.us or 217-782-5993.
Date: Friday, March 16th - Saturday, March 17th
Time: Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Gate 9, Springfield, IL
Contact: Jerry 217-652-4292, www.springfieldquilts.com
Info: Sponsored by: Q.U.I.L.T.S. Springfield area quilt quild. Q.U.I.L.T.S. presents “Celebrate Quilts” a biennial quilt show with hundreds of quilts and quilted items, including 20 Hoffman Challenge Quilts from the 2011 collection, queen size raffle quilt, demonstrations, bed turning with antique quilts, guest speaker Hallye Bone, appraisals, scissor sharpening, $20.12 quilted items for sale to benefit Basket of Hope, consignments, vendors. On-site food and drinks. Free parking.
Date: Saturday, March 17th
Time: 11:00am
Location: Downtown Decatur
Contact: Jim Wrigley james_wrigley@yahoo.com, 853-6361
Info: If you would like to enter the parade and join in the fun e-mail Jim Wrigley at james_wrigley@yahoo.com or call 853-6361. Entrance is of course free but bring candy for the kids!
Date: Wednesday, March 21st - Thursday, March 22nd
Time: (March 21st 8:30am - 11:30am & 1:00pm - 2:30pm) (March 22nd 8:30am - 12:00pm)
Location: Argenta-Oreana Elementary
Registration: 217-468-2121
Info: Argenta-Oreana School District will be sponsoring a screening for children ages 0-4. Any resident of the Argenta-Oreana School District with young children may participate in this free screening. If you wish to enroll your child in A-O Pre-K, she or he must first be screened at the elementary school to determine eligibility. Enrollment is limited.
Date: Thursday, March 29th
Time: 7:30pm
Location: 500 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL
Contact: 217-333-1861, kam.illinois.edu
Info: Sudden Sound Concert Series featuring Kihnoua. In ancient Greek, Kihnoua is “the difference,” an apropos title for saxophonist Larry Ochs’ San Francisco-based ensemble exploring the combination of “Western improvised music” with ancient sounds from Korea and other folk forms. Perfect foils for Kihnoua are South Korean vocalist Dohee Lee, fusing traditional music with contemporary elements, and drummer Scott Amendola, further expanding his sonic palette with custom designed electronics. Sponsored by the Edwards Foundation Arts Fund, Analog Outfitters, and Krannert Art Museum with in-kind support provided by WEFT, 90.1 FM
Date: Friday, March 30th
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Decatur Area Arts Council, Decatur, IL
Info: Join us for an evening of drinks, food, and silent auction all for our feline friends! Tickets will be available in February. Must be 21 or older to attend. To sponsor this event, call 217-875-8880.
Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Illinois Capital Region, 928 S Spring Street, Springfield, IL
Contact : Cathy Weber 217-370-3502 catweb@speednet.com
Info: Collection of good condition bikes, roller skates, skateboards, roller blades & scooters. Donations will be cleaned up and distributed to the "littles", children of Big Brothers Big Sisters on April 21, 2012. Event sponsored by Leadership Springfield and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Illinois Capital Region.
Date: Saturday, March 31st
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Strasburg Community Building, 110 E. Commercial St. Strasburg IL
Contact: 217-644-3209
Info: Come see what local crafters and vendors have to offer. We have numerous vendors to meet your shopping needs come see Edwards Crafts, Pink, Remember It Photography, Mystic Jewlery, Pete's Family Patterns, Inspiration Creations, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Miche, Jamberry Nails, Strasburg ALA, Isagenix, Avon, Thirty-One and many more !!! Please come and join us and help support your local small business owners.
Date: Sunday, April 1st
Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Milo's Restaurant, Urbana, IL
Contact: 217-417-3160, http://www.carecentercu.org, info@carecentercu.org
Info: CARE for a Taste? A special event to benefit the Companion Animal Resource and Education (CARE) Center: Sample gourmet appetizers and delectable desserts. Bid on a wonderful selection of unique items in a silent auction. Tickets: $50 each
Date: Saturday, April 7th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: The Barn, from junction Rt. 16 and Rt. 51 in Pana, go EAST approx. 3 miles. From Tower Hill, on Rt. 16 go WEST approx. 1 mile.
Contact: Joanne Clack 217-562-3526 joanne@wjtwradio.com, Judy Smith 217-539-4221 jjksmith@frontiernet.net
Info: www.wandamountainboys.com. Free
Date: Wednesday, April 11th 2012
Time: 3:00pm
Location: The University of Illinois, The Rare Book & Manuscript Library, 346 Main Library, 1408 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL
Contact: 217-333-3777, http://www.library.illinois.edu/rbx/
Info: James Akerman, the director of the Hermon Dunlap Smith Center at the Newberry Library in Chicago, will talk about the history of the atlas. Akerman is editor of Cartographies of Travel and Navigation and coeditor of Maps: Finding Our Place in the World, both published by the University of Chicago Press.
Date: April 20th
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Location: 500 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL
Contact: 217-333-1861, kam.illinois.edu
Info: Museum benefit reception. Celebrate the opening night benefit reception for Petals & Paintings, featuring art, flowers, and music, with hors d’oeuvres by Michaels’ Catering. Call 217 244 0516 for ticket information
Date: Saturday, April 21st - Sunday, April 22nd
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: 500 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL
Contact: 217-333-1861, kam.illinois.edu
Info: Petals & Paintings. This annual museum fundraiser and two-day exhibition features innovative floral displays created by award-winning floral designers from across the Midwest. The floral arrangements are in response to works in KAM's permanent collection. The exhibition is curated by Rick Orr, a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers. There will be docent-led tours from 10 am–4 pm.
Date: Saturday, April 21st 2012
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Panther Creek Country Club, Springfield, IL
Contact: Amy Svendsen Amy.svendsen@stjude.org, 800-713-8223
Info: Tickets are $75/Individually or $125/Couple. Join us for the St. Jude Kentucky Derby Party benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The main event includes hors d'oeuvres, silent and live auctions and other Kentucky Derby-themed traditions. Ladies, don't forget to wear your festive hat for the hat parade. Enjoy mint juleps and the best two minutes in sports to help St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer. Tickets are $75/Individually or $125/Couple and can be purchased online at www.stjude.org/kentuckyderbyparty or by calling 800-713-8223.
Date: Saturday, April 28th
Time: 8:00am
Location: corner of Montrose Avenue and Simonds Drive, Chicago, IL
Contact: Kenya Harris kenya@cararuns.org 312-666-9836
Info: Presented by Novacare. Runners Pack the Lakefront for a Rough yet Scenic Course. This Spring, runners will tackle the hilliest course in Chicago with CARA Lakefront 10 Miler presented by NovaCare. Taking place on April 28, 2012 at 8:00 a.m, the event starts and finishes near the corner of Montrose Avenue and Simonds Drive. Runners embark on Lake Michigan Shoreline before going up and over Cricket Hill. The first 2,500 registrants receive a long sleeve technical shirt from Green Layer Sports. Festivities after the race include: street fest style post-race party with food, music, Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Ale and more!. For more information or to register visit www.cararuns.org or call 312-666-9836.
Date: Saturday, April 28th 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Faith United Methodist Church, 1719 S. Prospect, Champaign, IL
Contact: 217-355-9077, ensemble@soltec.net, www.prairieensemble.org.
Info: Works by Mozart, Bowles, Korngold and Mendelssohn with Ollie Watts Davis, Elizabeth Buckley, Joi Hoffsommer, Henson Keyes and Amasong.
Advance tickets: $18 adults/$16 seniors/$7 student & child. At door: $20/$18/$8.
Date: Sunday, April 29th
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: 500 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL
Contact: 217-333-1861, kam.illinois.edu, Kids@Krannert
Info: The museum opens its doors to hands-on fun for the entire family. Join us for a variety of art projects, family tours, demonstrations, and other exciting events. For children ages 3–8 and their families. In conjunction with The School of Art + Design Saturday School Open House. (Please not that this event is on Sunday.)
Date: Friday, May 4th
Time: 12:00pm
Location: 500 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL
Contact: 217-333-1861, kam.illinois.edu
Info: Spring Luncheon and Lecture. “David Wojnarowicz: Queer in Normal,” a talk by Barry Blinderman, director, University Galleries, Illinois State University. Please contact Chris Schaede (217 244 0516 or kam@illinois.edu) for reservation information. The luncheon and lecture will take place at the Champaign Country Club. Sponsored by the Krannert Art Museum Council
Date: Saturday, May 5th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: The Barn, from junction Rt. 16 and Rt. 51 in Pana, go EAST approx. 3 miles. From Tower Hill, on Rt. 16 go WEST approx. 1 mile.
Contact: Joanne Clack 217-562-3526 joanne@wjtwradio.com, Judy Smith 217-539-4221 jjksmith@frontiernet.net
Info: Free. www.thelesters.com
Date: Friday, June 1st
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Contact: Nichole 217-475-2234, nichole@babytalk.org
Info: On Friday, June 1st from 6-9pm, Baby TALK will host Grillin’ in the Garden: our annual outdoor fundraising event which includes an evening of live entertainment, dancing, and delicious offering provided by The Beach House. The funds raised are used to support Baby TALK’s local programming for at-risk children, children with disabilities and the many young families in our community that are in need of support.
Date: Saturday, June 2nd
Time: 7:00pm
Location: The Barn, from junction Rt. 16 and Rt. 51 in Pana, go EAST approx. 3 miles. From Tower Hill, on Rt. 16 go WEST approx. 1 mile.
Contact: Joanne Clack 217-562-3526 joanne@wjtwradio.com, Judy Smith 217-539-4221 jjksmith@frontiernet.net
Info: Join us for an Ice Cream Social as well! Free. www.crystalvalleyqt.com
Date: Saturday, June 23rd
Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Fairview Park (Big Pavillion)
Contact: Mark Dereak 217-853-6366
Info: Sponsored by Macon County Strides for Down Syndrome. $5.00 donation that will be given to The Macon County Strides For Down Syndrome. Wanting to bring more awareness and education to Macon County.
Date: Saturday, July 7th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: The Barn, from junction Rt. 16 and Rt. 51 in Pana, go EAST approx. 3 miles. From Tower Hill, on Rt. 16 go WEST approx. 1 mile.
Contact: Joanne Clack 217-562-3526 joanne@wjtwradio.com, Judy Smith 217-539-4221 jjksmith@frontiernet.net
Info: Free. www.thekingfam.net
Date: Saturday, July 21st
Time: 6:00pm
Location: The Barn, from junction Rt. 16 and Rt. 51 in Pana, go EAST approx. 3 miles. From Tower Hill, on Rt. 16 go WEST approx. 1 mile.
Contact: Joanne Clack 217-562-3526 joanne@wjtwradio.com, Judy Smith 217-539-4221 jjksmith@frontiernet.net
Info: Tickets Required - $15.00. Featuring Joanne Clark, Called Out Quartet, One Voice Trio, Joe Arview and Thunder Band, Solid Ground. Catered KFC Meal @ 4:00pm - Meal ticket $7.00
Date: Saturday, August 4th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: The Barn, from junction Rt. 16 and Rt. 51 in Pana, go EAST approx. 3 miles. From Tower Hill, on Rt. 16 go WEST approx. 1 mile.
Contact: Joanne Clack 217-562-3526 joanne@wjtwradio.com, Judy Smith 217-539-4221 jjksmith@frontiernet.net
Info: Celebrate The Barn's 14th Anniversary, and free cake! www.tammyrenee.com
Date: Saturday, September 1st
Time: 7:00pm
Location: The Barn, from junction Rt. 16 and Rt. 51 in Pana, go EAST approx. 3 miles. From Tower Hill, on Rt. 16 go WEST approx. 1 mile.
Contact: Joanne Clack 217-562-3526 joanne@wjtwradio.com, Judy Smith 217-539-4221 jjksmith@frontiernet.net
Info: Free. www.cityonahillquartet.com
Date: Saturday, October 6th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: The Barn, from junction Rt. 16 and Rt. 51 in Pana, go EAST approx. 3 miles. From Tower Hill, on Rt. 16 go WEST approx. 1 mile.
Contact: Joanne Clack 217-562-3526 joanne@wjtwradio.com, Judy Smith 217-539-4221 jjksmith@frontiernet.net
Info: Free admission. Hot potato bar meal - 13 different topping, starting at 4:30pm. www.thenehrkons.com
Date: Saturday, November 3rd
Time: 7:00pm
Location: The Barn, from junction Rt. 16 and Rt. 51 in Pana, go EAST approx. 3 miles. From Tower Hill, on Rt. 16 go WEST approx. 1 mile.
Contact: Joanne Clack 217-562-3526 joanne@wjtwradio.com, Judy Smith 217-539-4221 jjksmith@frontiernet.net
Info: Free admission. Home Pie Month. www.onevoicetrio.org
Date: Saturday, December 1st
Time: 7:00pm
Location: The Barn, from junction Rt. 16 and Rt. 51 in Pana, go EAST approx. 3 miles. From Tower Hill, on Rt. 16 go WEST approx. 1 mile.
Contact: Joanne Clack 217-562-3526 joanne@wjtwradio.com, Judy Smith 217-539-4221 jjksmith@frontiernet.net
Info: Free admission. Free christmas cookies and candy! www.calledoutquartet.com