Community Calendar

Springfield's

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 217-753-4922 or mail to: Lincoln Library Community Calendar / 326 S. 7th St., Springfield, IL 62701. Information can also be emailed to kimh@rpls.lib.il.us.

Learn the basics of organic gardening, building healthy bodies, healthy soil, and a healthy planet. Preparing soil, pH, sun and water requirements, hardiness, composting and worm composting, weeding, garden tools and more will be discussed. Sponsored by Food Not Lawns, (217) 753-0057 or zombans@yahoo.com. Location: Lincoln Library's Carnegie Room North, 326 S. 7th Street, 9:30 a.m.

Come join us for an elegant evening with Robert Burns! Hear traditional Poetry, see the presentation of the Haggis, Bagpipes, Drums, Traditional Scottish Dancing and Celtic Music provided by Exorna. The event begins with cocktails- prime rib dinner provided by Turasky’s at 6 p.m. Dancing begins at 8 p.m. Location: Illinois State Fair Grounds, Artisans Building. Tickets: Dinner – $60 a couple; $ 32 for singles; $10 for dance only after 8 p.m. For additional info., (217) 971-5893.

Learn how to start seedlings and plant in a variety of methods: square foot, biointensive, forest/perennial gardening, native, rain, 3- or 4-season gardening, edible landscaping, and using permaculture design. Keeping the harvest will also be discussed. Sponsored by Food Not Lawns, (217) 753-0057 or zombans@yahoo.com. Location: Lincoln Library's Carnegie Room North, 326 S. 7th Street, 9:30 a.m.

Ongoing Meetings & Events
Carillon Belles
The Carillon Belles meet at 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, except June and July. If you are interested in joining this group of ladies who work with the Rees Carillon Society to promote the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon in Washington Park, phone (217) 529-6959 or (217) 787-3532.

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. Springfield locations: MONDAYS -- Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Avenue West, Room 300, 7-9 p.m. / THURSDAYS -- Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Avenue West, Room 200, 7-9 p.m. / THURSDAYS -- Peoples Church, 1109 E. Ash, 3-5 p.m. Transportation is available to this meeting by calling the church at 523-LIFE at least 24-hours in advance. For more information on GROW, 622-7953 or http://www.growinamerica.org/Illinois.html .

Illinois Symphony Guild of Springfield
Luncheon meetings at 11:30 a.m. every month but January. For more information, (217) 787-4857 or (217) 546-7893.

Sangamon County Stroke Support Group
Meets every month except January and February, Laurel Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave. West. For more information, (217) 546-4121.

Meetings are generally held at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, February through November, at the Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette. For additional information, (217) 529-4080 or www.geocities.com/springfieldillinoisbonsai .

Woman's Club of Springfield
Board meetings every month, except June, July, August, December, Lincoln Library Carnegie Room South, 326 South 7th Street, 9 a.m.

Other Announcements
Channel 4 Wants to Put You and Your Organization on TV!
Springfield's Public Access Channel was created to give local residents and non-profit organizations the opportunity to produce programs to air on channel 4. This public service is provided by an agreement between the University of Illinois at Springfield, the City of Springfield, and Insight Communications. Your group may choose to produce a program, or a series of programs about your organization. A community calendar is also available for listing special events, meetings, and general announcements. To discuss how your organization could benefit from using Springfield's Access channel, call Jan Morrow or Tina McGinnis at (217) 206-6799.

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 Carrie Farrell at (217) 782-6044.