Cancer Benefit honoring Dawn Allen Sept 4 1pm- 8pm
Dreamtime Tattoos, 136 W Lake Shore Dr.
Misc. Gift Certificate Raffle
Deja Ve Raffle
Family Fun
Tattoo Raffles
Music
Locks of Love Donations
Free Food and Drinks
Save the Woo Haas bracelets will be for sale
Donations being accepted at WoodForest Bank
inside of Wal-Mart on S 6th in the name of Dawn Allen
Menard County United Fund
2nd Annual Horseshoe, Washer & Bags Tournement
Saturday, September 4th
Boar's Nest, Athens, IL
Begins @ Noon
REGISTRATION:
1 Event - $40.00 / 2 person team
2 Events - $60.00 / 2 person team
3 Events - $80.00 / 2 person team
Live Music, Tournement Prizes and Trophies, 50-50 Raffle
For more information, visit www.blacktopbragginrights.com
Entries must be posted marked by Saturday, August 21, 2010.
Pleasant Plains Fire Department Open House Sept 11
September 11th, 2011 11:00-3:00
The Pleasant Plains Fire Department will be having an open house to commemorate the anniversary of the attack on the United States and to honor all fallen Fire Fighters across the country. Come see all of our equipment plus the Sangamon County Rescue Squad and Mobile Command Center, Air Evac Helicopter fly in, simulated smoke house to educate the kids, Louie the Lightning Bug, Police car, K-9 Demonstration, face painting and other activity for the kids of all ages. Hot dogs, pop and chips. No admittance fee. For more information, contact Rick @ MCRDinc@hotmail.com or 217-626-2277.
Blood Drive Sept 7-11
The Sherman, Illinois office of Chicago-based medical logistics company Medspeed, LLCis conducting a blood drive in coordination with the Central Illinois Community Blood Center at 1134 S. Seventh St. in Springfield during the week of Tuesday September 7 through Saturday September 11.
Anyone who donates blood for Medspeed to the Center will be eligible through a raffle to win a prize, which include a 40-inch plasma TV, an i-pad, and gift cards.
Central Illinois Community Blood Center hours are:Tuesday 9 am to 5 pm; Wed/Thurs 7 am to 6 pm;Friday 8 am to 4 pm; and Saturday 9 am to Noon.
Walk-ins are welcome and encouraged, but to schedule an appointment to donate blood call
1-866-GIVE-BLD.
The Wanda Mountain Boys Sept 11
The Wanda Mountain Boys Sept 11 from 6 to 8pm at Kumler United Methodist Church 600 N 5th
2010 Oktoberfest
Friday, September 10th
Parade 5:00 PM
Muddy River Band – 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Black Cadillac 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Hairbangers Ball 9:00 PM - Midnight
Saturday, September 11th
5K Polka Pace Race 8:00 AM (New Route)
Eddie Korosa Jr. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Karaoke 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Still Kick'N 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Confederate Railroad 10:00 PM – Midnight
16th Annual Celebrity Chef Benefit Sept 11
SPRINGFIELD - The Hope Institute for Children and Families'
16th Annual Celebrity Chef Benefit will be held Saturday,
September 11, 2010 at Southwind Park, Erin's Pavilion, 4965 South
Second Street, Springfield.
Springfield native Kevin Boehm and Brian Duncan, Hope
Trustees and restaurateurs will be brining renowned chef Curtis
Duffy, Chef de Cuisine of the four star rated Avenues at The
Peninsula Chicago.
Mr. Duffy has garnered rave reviews for his thoughtful and
progressive cuisine. His talent for combining new and innovative
techniques with pristine ingredients has earned praise from
national and local critics alike. He was named Rising Star Chef
in 2008 by Restaurant and Hospitality magazine and was selected
by his peers as the 2008 Jean Banchet "Rising Star Chef" In 2009.
Duffy was named "Best Chef" by Chicago's New City newspaper and
"Best New Chef" by CS magazine, just a few of his many awards.
With Duffy at the helm, Avenues has received numerous awards,
including perfect four-star ratings from Chicago magazine and
Chicago Tribune, a perfect five-diamond rating from AAA, a fivestar
rating from CS magazine, Forbes four star rating.
In his former role, he helped lead Alinea Restaurant to
being named "Best Restaurant in the United States" by Gourmet.
Tickets are available for $100 per person, which will
benefit The Hope Institute for Children and Families. Cocktails
will start at 6:00 pm and dinner at 7:00 pm. To purchase tickets
to this event please contact Margaret Freer at 217.585.5119.
Sacred Heart Church Fried Chicken Dinner Sept 12
Sacred Heart Church Fried Chicken Dinner Sept 12 11am- 2pm
Serving at K of C Hall, 1320 N Dye, Virden
adult dinner or carry-outs $9
children's dinner (5 thru 12) $4
children 4 and under free
50/50 drawing at 2pm
5th annual art spectacular at the carillon Sept 11-12
5th annual art spectacular at the Rees Carillon Washinton Park Sept 11-12
Sat 10am- 5pm
Sun 10am- 4pm
Art Fair is Free
call 787-3532
Sidewalk Prophets in Concert Sept 12
Sidewalk Prophets in Concert Sept 12 at 4pm
Grace United Methodist Church
901 N Main St
Decatur, IL
Tickets are $10 in advance $12 at the door
for more info call 217-429-5374
SportsCare's Third Annual Women's Biathlon Sept 12
SportsCare's Third Annual Women's Biathlon Sept 12 Koke Mill Medical Center, Springfield 8 a.m. 20K Bike Ride and 5K run/walk For more details, visit SportsCareWomensBiathlon.com or call (217) 862-0444
Healthy People Healthy Pets Event Sept 18
Healthy People Healthy Pets Event Sept 18 from 1-4pm at Washington Park by the tennis courts.
This event is free and open to the public.
The event will promote the importance of taking a proactive stance towards healthy lifestyle to benefit both pets and owners.
Memorial Transplant Services 5K Run/Walk Sept 18
Memorial Transplant Services 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, September 18 (Rain or Shine)
Washington Park, Springfield
Starting Point: Picnic Pavilion
Registration Time: 7 a.m.
Registration Fee: $20 per adult, $10 per child 12 and under
Run/Walk Start: 8 a.m.
Proceeds benefit the kidney and pancreas transplant patient assistance fund at Memorial Medical Center.
Visit MemorialTransplantServices.com to register of call 217-788-3441
Memorials 6th Annual 5K run/walk Sept 18
Memorials 6th Annual 5K run/walk to benefit kidney, pancreas transplant patients Sept 18
registration begins at 7am
registration fee is $20
Participants will meet at the picnic shelter near the tennis courts playground in Washington Park
Kidzeum of Health and Science Benefit Sept 21
Kidzeum of Health and Science Benefit Sept 21 from 4pm- 6pm
10% of Sales will benefit Kidzeum at NOODLES & Company
Dine In or To Go
4th Annual Pizza Extravaganza Sept 23
The 4th Annual Pizza Extravaganza will be held Thursday, September 23rd for
5:30 to 8:30 pm. The event will be held at the KC Hall on Meadowbrook Road.
All money raised will to the Universally accessible playground being built
at Southwinds Park.
Trivia night Sept 24
Trivia night
Sponsored by: Capital Elite Storm Booster Club
Sherman Athletic Club
300 S. First St., Sherman
Friday, September 24th
$100/table, up to 10 players/table
Bring your own snacks, decorate your table.
Door prizes, 50/50, cash bar
Walk-ins welcome
To reserve a table contact Marsha:
217-494-4349 or msmarvel19@comcast.net
?What?s in a Name??* DINNER LECTURE SERIES Sept 24
Sept. 24 – “What’s in a Name?”* DINNER LECTURE SERIES 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Mike Starasta, an experienced genealogist with expertise on researching
archives and using libraries, genealogical websites, databases and local
organizations to develop family trees, will be the featured speaker. In
addition, Starasta will discuss the genealogy of some of the founding
families of Elkhart – Gillett, Shockey, Latham and Oglesby.
*See www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org for details!*
Historic Elkhart Hill Tours Sept 25
*Sept. 25 – Historic Elkhart Hill Tours* 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The last
public tours of Elkhart Hill in 2010 will include historical and political
sites, Elkhart and Latham cemeteries, and will stop at the Governor Oglesby
mausoleum and the Captain Bogardus grave site.
*See www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org for details!*
Dana Williams Cancer Benefit Party Sept 25
Dana Williams Cancer Benefit Party Sept 25 12-5pm
featuring Max-a-million
Tickets $20 at Fieldhouse on Sangamon Ave
Food fun and music for all ages
donate at Dana Williams Cancer Benefit Fund at Heartland Credit Union
or e-mail danaraywilliams@comcast.net
Harvest of Miracles to benefit CMN Sept 25
Green View will be hosting "Harvest of Miracles" to benefit CMN Sept 25 from 2- 6pm
the event will be held at 3000 W Jefferson St, Springfield IL
Nearly 6 million pounds of food. That's what our local Central Illinois
Foodbank distributes to 100-thousand people in need each year.
September is Hunger Action Month and an important reminder that the need
exists in Springfield year round. That's why Sprint is proud to partner with
Central Illinois Foodbank to help fill the shelves by hosting a food drive
during Customer Appreciation Weekend Friday, September 24 through Sunday,
September 26 at our Parkway Pointe store next to Wal-Mart.
Please bring non-perishable food, canned goods or a cash donation to your
participating local Sprint store during those three days, and we'll say
thank you with prizes and discounts during the football-themed event. If you
can't make it then, we are accepting donations through the end of the month.
It's a good time for a good cause. Together, we can work to end hunger in
Springfield and throughout Central Illinois.
UIS Ambassador Series Sept 29
WHAT: UIS Ambassador Series
WHEN: September 29, 2010 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Sangamon Auditorium at UIS, One University Plaza, Springfield, IL
62703
DESCRIPTION:
Join us as we kick off the 2010-2011 Ambassador Series. We are happy to
announce that Ambassador James Kenny, former U.S. ambassador to Ireland,
will be speaking at this first event. A catered lunch will be provided by
Augie's Front Burner.
COST:
$20 if purchased in advance, or $22 at the door on the day of the event.
Series passes can also be purchased.
WHO TO TALK TO:
Call 206-6058 with questions or to register.
UNITED WAY & Lincoln Land D.A.R.E.
UNITED WAY & Lincoln Land D.A.R.E.
Children need help to avoid negative influences.
Positive reinforcement helps them focus on their potential,
Building strength of character.
Through financial support, community outreach, and communication activities,
Lincoln Land D.A.R.E.
Provides children in Sangamon County with the information,
Skills and leadership they need to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs, and
violence.
IF YOU ARE PREPARING TO GIVE TO THE UNITED WAY, PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING A
PORTION OF YOUR FUNDS TO LINCOLN LAND D.A.R.E. JUST TEN DOLLARS WILL PROVIDE
SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR A D.A.R.E STUDENT.
AND,
100% OF FUNDS DONATED WILL BE USED IN SUPPORT OF THE D.A.RE. PROGRAM IN
SPRINGFIELD METRO AREA.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR LOCAL D.A.R.E PROGRAM,
LOG ON TO WWW DOT L L D A R E DOT COM.
The Haunted Hut Oct 30
The Haunted Hut
Sponsor: Clear Lake Township
Location: Clear Lake Township Quonset Hut
Start Date: October 15/October 22/October 29
End Date: October 16/October 23/October 30
Times: Fridays 7pm - 10pm & Saturdays 6pm - 10pm
Type of Event: Fundraising/Charity and/or Seasonal/Holiday
Contact Information:
Name: Christina Nation
Phone: (217) 523-4210
Email: admin@clearlaketownship.net
Additional Info: (event description & contact info)
Clear Lake Township will be holding its 1st Annual Haunted Hut the
last 3 weekends in October. Prepare to be scared. The haunted hut is located
at 4260 Old Route 36 Springfield. Hours are Fridays 7pm - 10pm and Saturdays
6pm - 10pm. All proceeds benefit "Family Wishes", a program to help local
families in need at Christmas. For more information call (217) 523-4210
Monday - Friday, 8am - 3pm. Admission: $4.00 ages 10 and up; $2.00 ages 3 -
9 and free ages 2 and under.
St. Louis School Nokomis, IL Rummage Sale Sept 17 & 18
St. Louis School Nokomis, IL Rummage Sale Sept 17
Friday, Sept 17 8am- 5pm
Saturday, Sept. 18 8am- 11am
2nd Annual Ballroom Boogie Oct 15
The 2nd Annual Ballroom Boogie is set
for Friday October 15, 2010, starting at 7:00 PM and wrapping up at 11:00
PM. The location is The Fraternal Order of Eagles, located at 2700 East
Ash Street, Springfield, IL 62703. Admission to this event has been set at
$12 per person if purchased in advance or if a group of eight would like to
reserve a table then it will be $80. Tickets may be purchased at the door
for $15 per person. Tickets are available from the American Red Cross
Illinois Capital Area Chapter located at 1045 Outer Park Drive in
Springfield, IL or at Illini Bank locations in Springfield.
The event will feature Dance Instruction by Gene & Sharon Weiser (Gene Gene
the dancing machine and Mrs DM2). All styles of music (& dance), a dance
contest, mixer dance and line dancing are included. Light snacks and
deserts will be available during the evening as well as access to a cash
bar. Marilyn Ferry is our DJ for the evening.
Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Local Disaster Relief Fund for
those affected by natural or man made disasters.
?Elkhart-Little Village, Big Stories? Tours Oct 23
*October 23 -* *“Elkhart-Little Village, Big Stories” Tours* 9:30 a.m. and
1:30 p.m.* *A new tour experience, "Elkhart - Little Village, Big Stories"
is a guided wagon ride tour through the village with humorous folklore about
Elkhart's people, places and things.
*See www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org for details!*
?Elkhart Hill: A Geological Perspective? Oct 22
*October 22 – “Elkhart Hill: A Geological Perspective”* DINNER LECTURE
SERIES 5:30-8:00 p.m. Paul Lee will explore the geologic processes that
“kame” together to form the hill and answer your questions about local
geology. Lee has a BS in Geology and a MS in Geohydrology from Illinois
State University, is a member of the American Institute of Professional
Geologists and the National Groundwater Association, and is a licensed
geologist in four states. *See www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org for details!*
10th Annual Fall GAYla at the Hoogland Center For The Arts Oct 16
PHOENIX CENTER SEEKING SPONSORS AND DONORS FOR 10th ANNUAL “FALL GAYla: DINNER AND AUCTION.”
SPONSOR THE EVENT OR DONATE YOUR MERCHANDISE OR SERVICES TO THE SILENT AND LIVE AUCTIONS.
Phoenix Center, Springfield’s source for HIV programs and services is seeking sponsors and donors for their 10th Annual Fall GAYla at the Hoogland Center For The Arts on Saturday, October 16th, 2010. Sponsors are needed for the rental of the Hoogland Center, cash bar, and music. Donors are needed for auction items and services. “Previous donors have been so generous with airline tickets, vacation packages, spa retreats, home electronics, art, and a myriad of unique extravagant merchandise,” said Jonna J. Cooley, PhD - Director of the Phoenix Center.
In addition to the silent and live auctions there is a need for large ticket items for the “Heads and Tails” game as well as Wine for the “Wine Pull” and various Raffles!
Sponsors and Donors Contact the Phoenix Center at 217-528-5253 for sponsorships or to donate merchandise and services. You may also purchase an advertisement in the program as well. Individual tickets may be purchased to attend the “Fall Gayla” for $50 an individual, $350 for a table of eight (includes one free ticket) by calling the Phoenix Center.
About the Phoenix Center For 10 years, Springfield, Illinois-based Phoenix Center has provided a full range of programs, groups, and services including free, anonymous HIV and STD testing, HIV/AIDS prevention education and counseling, community outreach, GLBTQ youth and young adult groups, and transitional, supportive housing for homeless men and women who are HIV+. The Phoenix Center is Springfield's only LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, questioning) Community Center. For more information, contact the Phoenix Center at 217-528-5253, or visit us at www.phoenixcenterspringfield.org
Memorial's Be Aware Women's Fair Oct 16
Memorial's Be Aware Women's Fair
Saturday, October 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield
Admission: $4 (a coupon offering 25% off admission can be downloaded at MemorialMedical.com/WomensFair)
The event is designed as a fun and informative day devoted to women's physical, emotional and financial health and fitness.
For more information visit MemorialMedical.com/WomensFair
Chillinois Regional and Central States Chilli Cook-offs Oct 16-17
Great Chili, Great Prizes and Two days of fun events
Oct 16-17 set-up starts 8:30am
Chili
1st- $500
2nd- $200
3rd- $100
Verde
1st- $200
2nd- $50
3rd- $25
Salsa
1st- $100
2nd- $25
$100 Sat Showmanship Award
$100 Sunday Booth Award
Winners advance to the 2011 World's Championship!
for more info call 217-824-4919
PHOENIX CENTER 10th ANNIVERSARY FALL GAYLA DINNER & AUCTION Oct 16
PHOENIX CENTER 10th ANNIVERSARY FALL GAYLA DINNER & AUCTION
5:30PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, 2010 AT THE HOOGLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS.
SPRINGFIELD, IL – AUGUST 3, 2010 – Phoenix Center, Springfield’s source for HIV/AIDS programs and services has scheduled their 10th Anniversary Fall GAYla at the Hoogland Center For The Arts on Saturday, October 16th, 2010. Cocktail hour and silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by gourmet dinner and the action-packed live auction.
Tickets are now on sale
Individual tickets may be purchased for $50 or $400 for a table of eight (which includes 1 free ticket) by contacting the Phoenix Center at 217-528-5253 or purchase your tickets online at www.phoenixcenterspringfield.org
PULTIZER PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN TO SPEAK Oct 14
PULTIZER PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN TO SPEAK AS PART OF THE ANNUAL JIM EDGAR LECTURE SERIES
October 14, 2010
7:00 pm
Sangamon Auditorium - University of Illinois at Springfield
