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
Sherman Fire Explorers Invite you to their monthly meetings
Where: Sherman, IL Fire Station
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
Contact: ekileen@casscomm.com 553-8578
DVD's for The Troops (ongoing)
Donate your new or used DVD's for our troops.
For more information, visit their website www.dvds4vets.org
Denny's on Wabash is seeking pictures of servicemen and women
If you have a loved one currently serving in the military, Denny's on Wabash is asking you to bring in a picture to display in the restaurant.
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
Free Live Music (thru 12/31)
Where: Hardee's in Havana.
When: Monday nights from 6pm-9pm
There is no cost.
Soles4Souls Fundraiser (9/3-9/24)
Where: Shoe Carnival in Springfield.
When: September 3rd-September 24th.
You can donate $2 and provide someone with a pair of shoes.
Contact: www.giveshoes.org www.shoecarnival.com
Gryphon Kirchgesner Benefit (8/30)
Where: Curve Inn, 6th St. Road in Springfield
When: Saturday, August 30th, 6pm-3am
Tour de Delavan Bike and Road Race (8/30-9/1)
Where: Delavan, IL
When: Sunday, August 30th, and Monday, September 1st
Contact: www.delavanfallfestival.com (309) 244-7224.
Washer Tournament (9/1)
Where: Kincaid Labor Day Picnic, Kincaid, IL
When: Monday, September 1st, Singup: noon, Tournament play begins at 1pm
Cost: $10 entry fee
Big Brothers Big Sisters Cops & Lawyers Challenge Golf Outing (9/5/08)
Where: Edgewood Golf Club in Auburn
When: Friday, September 5th 11:30am
Contact: Call 306-6398 or 753-1216
Petersburg Firefighter Softball Tournament (9/5,6,7)
Where: Hurie Park in Petersburg
When: September 5,6,7
What: $150 Entry-Free T-Shirt to all. $500 to winning team. Food and refereshements.
How: Call 217-899-3072 for details or email hbner40@hotmail.com
Sugar Creek U.M.C. Chicken Dinner and Bazaar (9/6)
Where: 1022 New City Road in Chatham
When: Saturday September 6th, 3pm-8pm
Cost: $7/$4
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 Secretary of State Antique Vehicle Show (9/6)
Where: Old State Capitol
When: Saturday, September 6th
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast (9/6)
Where: Rochester UMC
When: Saturday, September 6th, 7am-noon
Cost: $7/$3, $20-family
Capital City Century Bike Ride (9/7)
Where: Lake Springfield Beach House
When: Sunday, September 7th, 7-11am, food afterwards
Cost: $8/$15
Contact: 726-5560 www.spfldcycling.org
Gary Ecelbarger Book Discussion (9/9)
Where: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
When: Tuesday, September 9th, 7pm
Reservations, call: 558-8934
Roberta Seneschal Book Discussion (9/11)
Where: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
When: Thursday, September 11th, 7pm
Reservations, call: 558-8934
Sam Crouse Benefit Golf Outing (9/12)
Where: The Oaks Golf Course in Springfield
When: Friday, September 12th, 1pm shotgun start
Contact: amie@crousehouse.net or call (317) 345-4451
Basket of Hope Used Book Sale (9/12 & 9/13)
Where: Petals and Accents, 424 Monroe
When: Friday, September 12th, and Saturday, September 13th, 8am-4pm
Contact: Afarris@basketofhope.org 523-9927
Auburn Corn Maze (9/13-10/13)
Where: Auburn United Methodist Church 14100 State Route 4 in Auburn, IL
For hours/days of operation/cost...Contact: www.auburn-umc.org AuburnCornMaze@yahoo.com
Green View's Fall Seminars (September-October)
To reserve seating call: 787-4700
For more information contact: www.greenview.com
Fun Fest Block Party (9/13)
Where: Elliot Avenue Baptist Church
When: Saturday, September 12th, 2-5pm
Art Spectacular at the Carillon (9/13 & 14)
Where: Washington Park in Springfield
When: Saturday and Sunday, September 13th and 14th, 10-5 on Saturday, 10-4 on Sunday
Free admission
Contact: www.carillion-rees.org 787-3532
Evening with the Composer--David Kneupper (9/18)
Where: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
When: Thursday, September 18th, 7pm
Tickets: $12/$10. Call 558-8934 www.PresidentLincoln.org
Springfield Figure Skating Club Golf Outing (9/19)
Where: Lincoln Greens
When: Friday, September 19th, noon
Cost: $75/golfer
Contact: mool@sbcglobal.net 652-6483
Saturday Afternoon Tea with Nancy Torgerson (9/20)
Where: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
When: Saturday, September 20th, 2pm
Tickets: $35
Contact: 558-8934 www.presidentlincoln.org
"Harvest of Miracles" CMN Benefit at Green View (9/25)
Where: Green View at 3000 W. Jefferson
When: Thursday, September 25th, 4:30-7:30pm
Cost: $10/adult, $5/child, $25/family
Joe Defrates Memorial Chilli Cook Off (9/28)
Where: Ansar Shrine, 6th and Cook
When: Sunday, September 28th, 9am setup
Cost: $30 red chili, $15 salsa
Contact: www.chilicookoff.com 217-494-2992
'Linconesque' comedy-drama (10/2-4 & 10/9-11)
Where: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
When: October 2-4 and October 9-11
Tickets: $12/$10
Contact: 558-8934 www.presidentlincoln.org
Piano/Organ/Choral Workshop (10/18)
Where: First UMC of Springfield
When: Saturday, October 18th, 9am-3pm
Contact: 498-8072 ldrennan@ilbanker.com
Bazaar and Luncheon (11/6)
Where: Elliot Avenue Baptist Church
When: Thursday, November 6th, 10am, lunch served 11-1:30
William Miller Lecture at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library (11/6)
Where: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
When:Thursday, November 6th, 7pm
Tickets: $10/$8.
Contact: 558-8934 www.presidentlincoln.org
Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis (11/22)
Where: LLCC
When: Saturday, November 22nd, 8:00am (registration), 10am (5K run and 1 mile walk)
Cost: $20
Contact: ncain@arthritis.com
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...
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.