Clayville Spring Festival May 19th 9am- 6pm and May 20th 10am- 4pm!
Admission is $3.00
Over 30 demonstrations form the 1800's suck as blacksmithing, weaving,
coopering and texile dyeing.
49th Annual Orangevale Pow Wow Days May 17-20
49th Annual Orangevale Pow Wow Days
Theme “SMALL TOWN-BIG HEARTS”
The forty-ninth annual Orangevale Pow Wow Days Country Town Fair, sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank and 101.9 The Wolf. This event will be held from Thursday, May 17 through Sunday, May 20. For nearly five decades, spectators have been treated to a wide range of live entertainment, a variety of vendors and thrilling carnival rides provided by Butler Amusement, mouthwatering food and a grand parade.
Local exhibitors will display all types of goods this includes: artist, woodworks, jewelry, lot of crafters and commercial exhibits and many other attractions for the whole family.
Celebrities scheduled to perform live include: Hall Famer Mick Martin, Recording Artist Brodie Stewart, God's country Band and many locally recognized bands and entertainers. For a complete schedule of entertainment visit www.orangevalepowwowdays.com
Thursday May, 17 2012 (3-10pm); Friday May 18, 2012 (3-11pm); Saturday May 19, 2012 (11am- 11pm); Sunday May 20, 2012(10am-7pm)
Admission is FREE. Discounted “Unlimited” Carnival wrist band are available online. Parking is only $5.
Location: Orangevale Community Park, 7301 Filbert Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662. Just 30 minutes from downtown Sacramento.
This event is a fundraiser benefiting over 15 different non-profit service, youth and community organizations.
Rutledge Youth Foundation Harley Raffle May 26
Rutledge Youth Foundation Harley Raffle May 26
"Blues Hawgfest" a special live concert to kick off 2012 Rutledge Youth Foundation Annual Harley Raffle.
7pm-12:30am at the Capitol City Bar and Grill (3149 S Dirksen Pkwy)
Brian McMillen Memorial Run/Walk May 26
LLCC Veterans Club sponsors 5th Annual Brian McMillen Memorial Run/Walk May 26
The Run/Walk begins at 8am on the LLCC Campus (5250 Shepherd Rd)
for more info visit http://www.llccveteransclub.org/
The Ball-Chatham Educational Foundation Presents ~ A Parade of Pigs! May 31
The Ball-Chatham Educational Foundation Presents ~ A Parade of Pigs!
The BCEF is launching a new community-wide fundraiser this spring – Parade of Pigs for Kids! The fundraiser aims to help enrich the creativity and innovative potential of our students by collecting donations throughout the community in piggy banks specially painted by some of the district’s most talented artists!
On May 31st the ceramic banks will be auctioned off at a cookout on the patio at Island Bay Yacht Club – hosted by Dave Daniels from 103.7 WDBR.
Monies raised will help purchase new kilns at Ball and Chatham Elementary and Glenwood High School, (two of which are nearly 25 years old) and also support the foundation’s Beyond the Walls grants for learning opportunities and technologies not presently available to Ball-Chatham students.
Ticket price for the cookout/auction is $25 per person, and can be reserved by calling the Ball-Chatham District Office at 217-483-2416 or emailing bschroeder@chathamschools.org before May 21st.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Issues an S.O.S. for Bowl For Kids? Sake
Big Brothers Big Sisters Issues an S.O.S. for Bowl For Kids’ Sake
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of the Illinois Capital Region’s largest fundraiser, “Bowl For Kids’ Sake” presented by Illini Bank, should have wrapped up it’s final weekend in March. The agency, which will be celebrating 40 years of providing one-to-one mentoring to children in and around the Springfield area in June of 2012, fell almost $50,000.00 short of their revenue goal set in place for the 2012 Bowl For Kids’ Sake event.
“We were down almost 50 teams this year” stated Chris Hembrough, Executive Director, BBBS. Big Brothers Big Sisters is committed to finding a way to make up the loss. “The staff at BBBS was not going to sit back and settle for the shortfall” said Hembrough, “within 24 hours of identifying our final numbers, a plan of action was put in place to address recovering the loss of funds. An S.O.S. “Bowl For Kids’ Sake” has been scheduled at King Pin Lanes, Friday, July 13, 2012.” declared Hembrough.
Although BBBS did not reach its goal, there were several businesses that came out in full support of this year’s event. Marine Bank, one of our long-time corporate partners, had another strong showing at this year’s Bowl For Kids’ Sake Event. This year Team Marine brought out more than 70 bowlers and raised more than $11,500, in easily capturing our Bank Challenge trophy for the seventh straight year! Chris Zettek, Marine Bank’s CEO (and former Big Brother and BBBS Past Board President) said, “Supporting the great work of Big Brothers Big Sisters is an easy sell among Marine Bank employees. Each year we have no trouble getting this kind of participation in support of one-to-one mentoring that is making such a big difference right here in our own community.” The Illinois State Police showed their support raising $3,400.00 on Cops For Kids’ Day, securing the top spot for the Law Enforcement Challenge. The local Walgreen’s stores participated in BFKS this year for the first time, and had over 40 employees, all wearing their red Walgreen’s shirts in support of their company, while supporting BBBS.
Bowl For Kids’ Sake is the agency’s largest fundraiser, raising the additional $50,000.00 will ensure the children served in our community can continue to be matched with caring adult role models.
The immediate challenge for Big Brothers Big Sisters is to recruit a total of 66 team captains. The captains will commit to forming a team of 5 or 6 bowlers to help raise money by soliciting pledges from the community. They will then come to King Pin Lanes to bowl, enjoy free food and drinks, while celebrating their support and the success of Big Brothers Big Sisters. To find out more information on how to register a team, call BBBS at 217-753-1216.
Area Eyewear Donations to Romania
Area Eyewear Donations to Romania
Pastor John Hutton, his wife Mandy and their children Ashley and Kylie, along with Dr. Jason McDowell, his wife Mary Ellen and their children Clayton and Carter recently traveled to Romania to provide eye care and eyewear to the children at the Beraca Orphanage and to the people of Jdiora, Romania. Both families are member of the Global Outreach Center in Jacksonville, Illinois.
Pastor Hutton and International Eyecare Center optometrist Dr. McDowell set up four clinics at the orphanage. Their family members helped with gathering patient information, pretesting and pulling glasses from the inventory. Dr McDowell performed over 300 exams and provided more than 350 pairs of new and used glasses, sunglasses and reading glasses. The families also spent a day in a gypsy village handing out groceries to needy families.
IEC’s support began months ago at all nine locations with collection boxes for glasses. Over 1,500 glasses were gathered with the community’s donations as well as conations of sunglasses and new prescription glasses made at International Eyecare Center’s optical laboratory.
The group plans another trip in 2013 and will continue to collect for that trip. IEC offices also collect used glasses for local Lions Clubs.
CUT-A-THON TO BENEFIT MISSING CHILDREN May 23
CUT-A-THON TO BENEFIT MISSING CHILDREN
A cut-a-thon to raise money for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) will be held on May 23, 2012 from 8am to 7pm at University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts, 2913 W. White Oaks Drive.
In observance of National Missing Children’s Day, USCA will join with other cosmetology schools nationwide to raise money for NCMEC. Haircuts and manicures will be offered for $5.00. In addition to haircuts and manicures, the school will be offering facials for $10.00. All money raised that day will be donated to NCMEC.
“USCA is participating in this national cut-a-thon because we believe that volunteerism and community service are important to the success and growth of our students and the well-being of our community,” states Jamie Kauffman, Director of Operations.
“Research has found that more than 2,000 children are reported missing every day and that one in five girls and one in 10 boys will be sexually exploited by the time they reach adulthood. In the face of these potential risks, it is more important than ever that parents and guardians teach children how to stay safer. NCMEC is an important resource in helping with this mission,” adds Lynne Lowder, owner.
NCMEC was founded in 1984 and since then has assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 157,720 missing children. The organization’s CyberTipline has handled more than 816,800 reports of child sexual exploitation. To learn more about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or visit its website at www.missingkids.com.
For more information on the cut-a-thon, call 217-753-8551
HENSON ROBINSON ZOO FAMILY CAMPOUT MAY 25
HENSON ROBINSON ZOO FAMILY CAMPOUT MAY 25
Camp out at the WILDEST place in town, the Henson Robinson Zoo! The zoo is offering a fun overnight adventure on Friday, May 25th. Spend the night under the stars and learn about the zoo’s animal superheroes. Pitch your tent; enjoy a picnic style dinner and activities for the whole family including a special superhero night hike. The event will conclude the following morning after a pancake breakfast.
Families should bring their own tents and sleeping bags. Food and activities will be provided. Camping costs are $15 per adult and $10 per child for Springfield Park District residents and members of the Springfield Zoological Society. Non-resident rates are $18 per adult and $12 per child. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the zoo at (217)585-1821. Space is limited.
HONORING VETERANS BALLOON LAUNCH May 28
HONORING VETERANS BALLOON LAUNCH
Date: Memorial Day
Time: 1:00p.m.
Location: American Legion Post 263
1740 5th Street
Lincoln, Illinois
Special note: Over 1,300 red, white, blue, gold and black pow/mia balloons will carry skyward the names of over 2,500 veterans.
There are still a few days to add the name of your veteran to this launch!
If attending the launch at 1p.m. be sure to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to be parked and get a helium balloon.
Balloon distribution to attendees will last until balloons run out.
Parking will be directed with priority/closest parking for handicapped/nursing home vans and media.
would be glad to do radio question/answer if possible.
for more info please contact: Tecia Hennessey (cell) 1-217-314-0007
Workplace Wellness Fair May 31
Workplace Wellness Fair May 31 4-6pm
Hampton Inn and Suites (2300 Chuckwagon Dr, Springfield, IL)
This is your invitation to learn more about free and low cost Workplace Wellness services!
www.springfieldhealthcheck.org
Ultimate Drive for Hope June 13
Ultimate Drive for Hope
Where: Nicoud Insurance Services, 4481 Ash Grove, St. B, Springfield, IL
When: June 13, 2012
Time: Clothing & Food donation drop off, 6:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m.
Bloodmobile will be on site 11:00 a.m – 1:00p.m
Clothing & Food will be donated to Kumler Outreach Ministries in Springfield, IL
For more info call 217-529-6900
genH Route 66 Kids Walk/Run/Roll and Health Expo June 16
genH Route 66 Kids Walk/Run/Roll and Health Expo
Name of event: genH Route 66 Kids Walk/Run/Roll and Health Expo
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2012
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Southwind Park, 4965 South 2nd Street, Springfield, IL 62703
Target Audience: Children 12 and under, families, strollers and wheelchairs encouraged
Cost: Free
Overview of Event:
On Saturday, June 16, 2012, the generation Healthy (genH) Coalition, The Parent Place, the American Cancer Society and St. John’s Children’s Hospital, with support from Kohl’s Cares for Kids, will host the FREE genH Route 66 Kids Walk/Run/Roll and Health Expo at Southwind Park in the Hope Picnic Shelter from 9am-12pm. Children will walk, run, roll, skip, hop, and jump their way through Route 66 from Chicago to California during the race. Every child will receive a t-shirt and race medal. Before and after the race, children will be lead in a variety of exercises to help them stretch and relax. After the race, there will be a healthy snack. Parents and children will also enjoy the health expo booths that will offer activities for all ages, information about health education and prevention, and information about nutrition and physical activity.
Event Schedule:
9am Health Expo Booths Open 10:15am Walk/Run/Roll Begins
9am Event Registration 10:45am Cool-down
9-10am Obstacle Course 11am Healthy Snack
9:30am Diaper Derby 11am-12pm Obstacle Course
10am Warm-up 12pm Health Expo Booths Close
Please contact Catie Woodruff at 217-691-8975 or catie.woodruff@gmail.com for more information.
Open House Fly In for Autism
Open House Fly In for Autism June 23rd
flying starts at 9am
Pilot Meetings at 8:30am
Holmes Airport at Pawnee Rd, Near Lake Springfield
www.sangamonvalleyrc.org
$20 Pilot fee (100% goes to Autism Society of America Central IL Chapter)
Knights of Columbus Council #5754 Golf Outing July 28
Knights of Columbus Council #5754 5th Annual Golf Outing July 28
Shambolee Golf Club, Petersburg IL
1pm shotgun start
Noon Check In
Best Ball Tournament
$60/golfer
call 632-2307 for more info
Dave Harris 1st Annual Poker Run July 21
Dave Harris
1st Annual Poker Run 2012
Date: July 21,2012
Starting Point:
Dena’s Bar and Grill
Ashland, IL.
Registration begins at 11:00 AM
First Bike out at 12:00 PM
Last Bike out at 12:30 PM
$10.00 per bike (with 1 hand)
Proceeds will go to Disabled Vets
Additional Hands $5.00
Prizes for Best and Worst Hands, 50/50 Drawing
Heart and Sole Run For Orphans June 9
Event Name: Heart and Sole Run For Orphans
Date/Time: Saturday, June 9/8:00 AM
Location: Rochester Community Park, Rochester Illinios
Distance: 5K
Additional Info: Register at http://inhishandsorphans.org/
51st Annual International Carillon Festival
51st Annual International Carillon Festival
June 3- June 9
7pm-8:30pm nightly except Wednesday
Rees Carillon at Washington Park- Chatham Rd & Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL
Pekin Riding Club Fun Show Dates Announced
The Pekin Riding Club has announced the dates for its 2012 Fun Shows, which take place the 2nd and 4th week of each month from May through October.
Fun Shows offer horse enthusiasts of all skill levels an opportunity to participate in events such as Showmanship, Walk-Trot, Equitation, Scudaho, Pole Bending, Barrels and Flags as well as game classes. Age brackets include youth, teen and adult. Members and non-members are welcome to attend and/or participate, and members are eligible for year-end awards.
The Pekin Riding Club is a membership-based, non-profit organization and offers a great place for casual riders, competitors participating in the breed competitive points programs, and anyone warming up horses for 4-H shows, breed shows, NBHA (National Barrel Horse Association) shows, rodeos or other events. It is the only group of its kind in the tri-county area
The Fun Shows are held on the Pekin Riding Club grounds, located at 11401 IL Rt 29 in South Pekin. For directions to the Pekin Riding Club or to download a membership application, visit their comprehensive website at www.pekinridingclub.com, or contact Nicole Mauser-Storer, President, at 309.258.9234.
Sparc's Aktion Club Helps APL April 28
Sparc's Aktion Club Helps APL April 28
Walmart on south 6th, springfield IL
10am-2pm
They will be collecting food, toys and money for the APL
Fli-esta (Garage Sale) June 23
Fli-esta. This is the combination flea sale (or garage sale) and a Mexican
fiesta. We will start at 7:00 a.m. and go until 2:00 p.m. on the Cathedral's
grounds at 2nd and Lawrence in Springfield. We plan to have food available. At
1:00 p.m. Greg Nimmo, a professional auctioneer, will auction any items still
remaining.
Garden Walk June 16
Christian County Master Gardeners are hosting their second annual Garden Walk on Saturday, June 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 in advance and $10.00 the day of the walk. Call the UI Extension Office at 287-7246 for tickets and more information.
SHS CLASS OF '72 REUNION August 3,4,5
SHS CLASS OF '72 REUNION
August 3,4,5
Aug 3, mixer, Firefighter's Club,Lake Springfield, IL 5 pm - 11 pm, Cash bar, No reservation needed
Aug 4, Dinner/Dance - Springfield Motor Boat Club, Lake Springfield 6 pm, dinner at 7. Reservations needed in advance. $25/person.
Send check to: Sue Dey, 2262 Boysenberry Lane, #4, Springfield, IL 62711
Aug 5, Picnic, Center Park, Lake Springfield, all day, no reservation needed.
These are informal events. Casual attire OK
For reunion info and/or to update your contact info:
Charles McCaffrey at chuck.mccaffrey@gmail.com
Facebook: Springfield High School, Springfield, Illinois,Class of 1972
Summer Reading Program
Prairie Skies Public Library District will be starting their Summer Reading Program, "Reading is So Delicious!" The library will host a range of free programs on Mondays at 10 A.M. in the main library at Ashland and again at 1 P.M. in the Pleasant Plains branch library. Kick-off is with the "Mad Science of Peoria" by Carrie Healy on June 4th, the enchanting marionettes of the DePriest Puppets, June 11th, Dulcimer Guy Mike Anderson, has stories and songs to satisfy your appetite on June 18, the St. Louis Hoop Club will get you moving June 25; Mr E. ,Rod Erdmann will perform on July 2 and the grand finale is M & K Parties on July 9th. Thanks to our sponsors and friends prizes will be awarded for reading. Grand Prizes to be announced
The programs are free and all are welcomed to come.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Fundraiser June 15
New Directions Shelter to Host Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Fundraiser
"An Honor to Die For" by local author Allen Stare will be presented on June 15th, 2012
Jacksonville, IL. - April 2012: The New Directions Warming and Cooling Shelter in Jacksonville, IL. has announced the production of a Murder-Mystery Dinner Theater as a Fundraiser to take place this June. New Directions is producing the show "An Honor to Die For" from local author Allen Stare on Friday evening, June 15th, 2012 at Bogart's Banquet Hall in Jacksonville. Doors open at 6:00pm with Dinner and the Show getting underway at 6:30pm. Tickets are $35 per person and can be reserved in advance by calling 217-371-1246. All proceeds will benefit New Directions.
Central Illinois Pagan Pride Day Oct 13
Central Illinois Pagan Pride Day
Event info:
Come help us celebrate our 5th year! this years event features very special guests Bell Book Canto from Kalamazoo who will be performing 2 sets!
CIPPD supports the Pagan Community by having an event that helps to dispel falsehoods and myths about Paganism. Secondly, this event gives folks in our local community a chance to come out and see for themselves what we, as Pagans, are really all about!
Is there more? You bet there is! One of the best parts of this event is that you get to spend an enjoyable day at a Pagan Pride event that is full of lectures, workshops, and not to be forgotten, shopping!
Central Illinois Pagan Pride Day is being held on October 13, 2012, at Anderson Park in Normal, Illinois by the campus of Illinois State University from 11:00 a.m. to dusk.
Admission is by nonperishable food item to be donated to Western Ave. Community Center in Bloomington. Also we are hosting a secondary drive for pet supplies to be donated to CISAR our local no-kill pet shelter.
Sky at First United Methodist Church from July 9-13th
A summer kids’ event called Sky will be hosted at First United Methodist Church from July 9-13th. At Sky, faith and imagination soar as kids discover that everything is possible with God. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and dig into yummy treats, experience electrifying Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them to trust God, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings.
Sky is for kids from 3 years- 5th grade and will run from 9am-12pm each day. For more information, call 217-793-9760 or email lwalker@springfieldfirst.org
Springfield Ball Charter Middle Level Open House Nov 10
Springfield Ball Charter Middle Level Open House
Thursday November 10, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Springfield Ball Charter, 2530 East Ash Street, Springfield
IL Just east of the Southeast High School tennis courts. Near the
corner of Taylor and Ash.
Details: Informational Open House to highlight the programs and
opportunities for students going into grades 5 thru 8 that are
looking for a school of choice.
Website: http://www.springfield.k12.il.us/schools/ballcharter/
Contact: Mark Durrett 217-525-3275
Pleasant Hill Music Festival June 9
Pleasant Hill Music Festival June 9 from 11am- 6pm on the front lawn of its specious campus at 1010 West North Street in Girard, IL.
Boy Scout Troop 3 to Celebrate 70th Anniversary July 21
Boy Scout Troop 3 to Celebrate 70th Anniversary
Boy Scout Troop 3, Chartered to Douglas Avenue UMC in Springfield is planning a celebration of the Troop’s 70th Anniversary of continuous service to the youth of Springfield. The celebration will be held at Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on July 21, 2012.
The reunion planning committee is seeking information from any former members of the Troop or the associated Explorer Post and Venture Crew. Former members should send their name and address to the reunion committee at: troop03.reunion@gmail.com.
Troop 3 has been chartered by Douglas Avenue Methodist Church for its entire existence. The Troop was originally founded in the spring of 1916. There was a brief lapse in troop meetings in 1941 during WWII, but it was re-chartered in 1942. That is why the Troop is celebrating only 70 years of continuous charters.
Troop 3 has served more than 2300 scouts over the years, 84 of whom have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
