Community Calendar
This Community Calendar is a service of Lincoln Library. Submissions are generated from individuals and organizations in the area. If you don't find an event you are looking for here, try the links below. Submit information to Lincoln Library's Calendar with a print-off form that you can FAX us at 217-753-4905 or mail to: Lincoln Library Community Calendar / 326 S. 7th St. / Springfield, IL 62701. Information can also be emailed to kim.hergett@lincolnlibrary.info.
Lincoln Library meeting room schedule
Lincoln Library Calendar of Events
May 2012
5 Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
The 8th Annual Williamsville Volunteer Fire Department Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be held from 7 a.m. until noon, at 9850 S. Williamsville Road, Williamsville, IL. Adults $6; Children (11-6) $3; Children 5 and under are free. For additional information, 217-566-3311.
16 14th Annual Central Illinois Senior Celebration
The Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland will hold their 14th Annual Central Illinois Senior Celebration for those 50 and older in the Orr Building of the Illinois State Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free with can of food for the food pantry at the St. Martin De Porres Center. Health screenings, information displays, shuttle service, refreshments, entertainment, door prizes. Additional information, 217-787-9234 or 800-252-2918.
5-8 Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield
May 5: Textiles & Banners for Sacred Spaces, Westminster Presbyterian, 533 South Walnut Street, 10 a.m.;Liturgical & Sacred Art Exhibit Gallery Opening & Reception, Springfield Art Association, 700 North 4th Street, 4-6 p.m. (This juried exhibit will be on view until Saturday, June 2 -- Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.); Dinner at Edwards Place, 700 North Fourth Street, 6:15 p.m. ($25 per person. Reservations required. ssnyder699@att.net).
May 6: Art Exhibit, Temple B'rith Sholom, 1004 South 4th Street, noon-3 p.m.; The Capital Chamber Singers, The Church of St. Francis of Assisi/The Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, 4936 Laverna Road, 4 p.m.
May 7: Spirituals, Hymns & Gospel Music with Paula Irby (vocalist/pianist) and Archer Logan (saxophonist), St. John's Lutheran Parish Life Center, 2477 West Washington Street, 7 p.m.
May 8: An Exhibit of Objects of Devotion, Westminster Church, West Narthex, 533 South Walnut Street, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Islamic Poetry Readings & Interpretations, Westminster Presbyterian Library, 533 South Walnut Street, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; The Universal Quest for the Divine: Common Prayer Through the Arts, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 South Walnut Street, 7 p.m. For additional information on the Liturgical Festival, LAFSpringfield.org.
Ongoing Meetings & Events
Carillon Belles
The Carillon Belles are a group of ladies who work with the Rees Carillon Society to promote the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon in Washington Park. If you would like information about joining this group, please, phone 217-787-3532 or visit http://www.carillon-rees.org/html/the_carillon_belles.html.
GROW in Illinois
A 12-step, community mental health support group program for people with mental health issues, emotional problems or who are having difficulties coping with life circumstances. Meetings are held weekly and are anonymous, free and confidential. For more information on GROW, 1-888-741-GROW or http://www.growinamerica.org/Illinois.html.
Illinois Symphony Guild of Springfield
The Guild actively supports the Illinois Symphony Orchestra by hosting events, including the popular "Meet the Conductor" luncheons. For more information, 217-572-1372.
Lincoln Land Stroke Support Network (LSSN)
LSSN is a network of stroke survivors and caregivers who support and educate stroke survivors and caregivers. For more information and meeting times contact 217-960-4263.
Other Announcements
Help!!! Readers Needed
Do you like to read? Would you like to help others who cannot read? WUIS/WIPA Radio Information Service is a reading service for the print impaired which broadcasts newspapers, and magazines, and we need your help. If you are interested, please call Becky at (217) 206-6405.
Volunteers needed for the Illinois State Museum's "A Place for Discovery"
"A Place for Discovery" is a hands-on children's gallery in the Museum. If interested, phone Amanda Paszek at (217) 782-6044.
Looking for more activities in Springfield that you don't find here?
Check out these links
Hoogland Center for the Arts
Illinois State Fair
Illinois State Museum
Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Illinois Times Calendar
The Muni
Rees Memorial Carillon
Springfield Convention and Visitor's Bureau Calendar
Theatre in the Park
University of Illinois at Springfield Sangamon Auditorium