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We'd love to add your event to our Community Calendar. Just send us all the details of your event at least 2 weeks in advance.
Email your information to: 1045@wfmb.com
Southern View Police Canine Program
The police department is in the process of selling KICK'S cards for $10 each. Each card has various discounts and buy one get one free offers. All proceeds from the sale of these cards will go towards funding of the upcoming canine program. KICK'S has generously donated the profit from each card back to the program. T-shirts are also available for sale to support the canine program. Contact Officer Anthony Chisano or ChiefTaraba to purchase a card, t-shirt or if you have any questions. Officer Chisano is attending training classes with the dog named Tazer.
May is Safe Digging Month (5/1-5/31)
Call or e-mail JULIE before you dig!
Dial '811' or 1-800-892-0123 or e-mail www.illinois1call.com
Christian County Farm Bureau Foundation Golf Outing (5/2)
Where: Lincolntrail Golf Course
When: Friday, May 2nd, noon
Cost: $60/person
Contact: www.farmbureaunews.com ccfb@ctitech.com 824-2477
Springfield Art Association accepting applications for summer art camps. (4/30-5/15)
Contact: 523-2631 education@springfieldart.org
Spring Rummage Sale (5/15-5/17)
Where: Elliott Ave. Baptist Church
When: Thursday May 15th, 4:30-7pm-Friday May 16th, 8am-1pm, Saturday May 17th, 8am-1pm
Contact: 679-595
USTA Tennis Block Party (5/17)
Where: Tennis Center at Washington Park
When: Saturday, May 17th, 1-3pm
Free lessons, drills, etc.
Greenview Town Wide Garage/Yard Sale (5/17)
Where: Greenview, IL
When: Saturday, May 17th, 8am-1pm.
Contact: 502-0040
Benefit Car Wash (5/17)
Where: Staybridge Suites, 4321 Schooner Drive in Springfield
When: Saturday, May 17th, 10am-2pm
Contact: 793-6700 spiso-agm@johnson-development.com
Westchester Spring Yard Sale (5/17)
Where: Springfield's Westchester Neighborhood
When: Saturday, May 17th, 7am-1pm
enter via Lindbergh or Westchester
Westchester residents can donate unsold items to the Salvation Army. A van will be located from noon to 2:00 p.m. at Springfield Bible Church, 2060 Westchester Boulevard for donations.
Hands of Hope (5/18)
Where: Springfield First United Methodist Church's West Campus, Koke Mill and Wabash
Time: 3pm-7pm
Music and food. Event is a fundraiser for recovery efforts in Liberia
www.pawneeumc.om
5th Annual Springfield Police Dept. Golf Outing (5/31)
Where: Piper Glen Golf Club
When: Saturday, May 31st, 7:30am & 1pm
Cost: $90 per golfer, proceeds benefit Torch Run
Contact: 341-5279
Rodney Willams Benefit (5/31)
Where: Mt. Auburn Community Bldg. (Front St. in Mt. Auburn)
When: Saturday, May 31st, noon-7pm
5th Annual Springfield Police Department Golf Outing (5/31)
Where: Piper Glen Golf Course
When: Saturday, May 31st. First session at 7:30am, afternoon session at 1:00pm.
More Information: Call Dennis Arnold 217-341-5279 or Mark Houson at 217-306-3452
Strawberry Social (6/1)
Where: St. Maurice Catholic Church in Morrisonville
When: Sunday, June 1st 11am-3pm
Cost: $8/$4
Fried Chicken Dinner (6/1)
Where: Illiopolis Christian Church
When: Sunday, June 1st, 11am-2pm
Cost: $8/$3.50
Hawk from 104.5 WFMB will be frying the chicken!
St. John's Nursing Alumni Assoc. Raffle (thru 6/1)
Tickets: $50 each, benefit St. John's Dept. of Nursing
You could win $10,000!
Contact: 544-6464 ext. 45160
Midwest Ultralight Crophoppers Fly-In/Drive-In (6/1)
Where: Tammy's Lake Sangchris Airpark
When: Sunday, June 1st, 11am-2pm
Cost: $5
Contact: 623-5772
Three Chords for a Cure St. Jude Fundraiser (6/1)
Where: American Legion in Lincoln
When: Sunday, June 1st, 1-6pm
Cost: donations at door, $10 donation gets you a free CD
LIve music with: Still Kickin' and Hoosier Highway
www.stjudefans.org www.myspace.com/stjudefriends
Crowder Family Benefit (6/1)
Where: 49er Bye Bye on Bruns Lane
When: Sunday, June 1st, noon-5pm
Cost: $6/$3, live band, 50/50, silent auction
LCFS "Fore" Kids Golf Outing (6/2)
Where: The Rail Golf Club
When: Monday, June 2nd, 1pm
Contact: 708-488-5558 www.lcfs.org
Brian McMillen Memorial 5K Run/Walk (6/7)
Where: Lincoln Land Community College
When: Saturday, June 7th, 8am
Cost: $20 (adults) $10 kids and students
www.llccveteransclub.org
John Page Benefit (6/8)
Where: Springfield Eagles Club, 2700 E. Ash
When: Sunday, June 8th, noon-8pm
Cost: $10/$5 (dinner is included)
John is 13 and is battling cancer.
Pawnee Praire Days (6/12-6/14)
Where: Pawnee
When: Thursday, June 12 thru Saturday June 14
Entertainment and fun every night
St. John's Children's Hospital 'Safe Sitter' classes (6/11, 6/23, 7/16, 7/21, 7/23)
Where: Carol Jo Vecchie Women and Children's Center
Time: 8am-2:30pm
Contact: www.sjchildrens.org joann.lemaster@st-johns.org
Tuck in The Troops (ongoing)
Donate money to purchase pillows and blankets for our troops in Iraq.
You can donate at any Illinois National Bank
Questions? Call 698-9613 or OurPQ@yahoo.com
Springfield High School Class of 1978 Reunion (6/21)
Where: Springfield Motorboat Club
When: Saturday, June 21st.
Teachers and classmates, please contact Craig@commicrofilm.com
St. Jude Motorcycle Dice Run (6/21)
Where: Start and Finish at Sangamon County Fairgrounds
When: Saturday, June 21st, 11am
Cost: $20 per person (not per bike)
Contact: Kris at 741-3980 krisneuman@dishmail.net
St. Jude Golf Outing (7/11)
Where: Piper Glen Golf Club
When: Friday, July 11th, 1pm
Cost: $100 per golfer
Contact: www.springfieldstjude.org
Tea with Mrs. Roosevelt (7/12)
Where: Lincoln Reception Room at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
When:Saturday, July 12th, 2pm
Contact: 558-8934
Havana Boat Races (7/19-20)
Where: Havana Riverfront Park
When: Saturday and Sunday, July 19th and 20th (Saturday 3-7, Sunday noon-4pm)
Cost: Free
Contact: 309-543-3528
Crossroads Concert of Hope St. Jude Fundraiser (9/7)
Where: Firefighters Postal Club, Lake Springfield
When: Sunday, September 7th, 2-7pm
Cost: donations at the door, $10 donation or greater, you get a free CD
Music by: Saturday Nite Special and The Lost Boys (wth a 'crossroads' set featuring both bands together!)
www.stjudefans.org www.myspace.com/stjudefans
2008 Cookin' for Kumler Recipe Club (ongoing)
Oak Terrace Healthcare Center has created this recipe club to benefit Kumler Food Pantry. Here's how it works:You pay $12 and you get 12-15 recipe cards mailed to you every other month in 2008. Each month there's a different theme to the recipes...
January, 11, 2008 - Appetizers & Beverages
March 14, 2008 - Breakfast
May 9, 2008 - Soups & Salads
July 11, 2008 - Main dishes and Casseroles
September 12, 2008 - Side dishes
November 13, 2008 - Desserts
You can also submit your recipes! To join the club or submit a recipe call 217-787-6466 and ask for Stacey or Melissa. You can also email oakmarketing@ameritech.net or fax 217-787-6846. Remember, all proceeds benefit the Kumler Food Pantry.
MADD Seeking Volunteers (ongoing)
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is currrently seeking volunteers to help with its courtroom monitoring program. Volunteers are asked to attend DUI cases at the Sangamon County Courthouse and fill out a user friendly form regarding basic facts from the cash. If interested please contact Zach Jones at 217-523-6233 for any questions.