A Night of Wine and Women's Wellness: Tomorrow Night!
Thursday, September 17, 6:30
to 8:00 p.m. All over Springfield, women have been "whining" that there is not
enough "women's wellness" available to them...we heard you...and we've got
the information you want and wine!!
Presented by Dr. Martha Nessler. Location: It's All About Wine, 1305 Wabash Avenue, Springfield.
Doing the Right Thing Celebration on
Saturday, September 19th from noon - 4:00 p.m. Located at the Springfield Urban League office located at 100 North 11th St. (11th & Washington). FREE food, drinks, games, drawings for prizes, music and distribution of community service, education, health, safety and family-related information. The
Springfield Urban League, Inc. also uses this occasion to recognize
local community leaders, organizations and sponsors who support the
achievement of youth. Our theme this year is "Best of the League."
More details here.
Lincoln Land Down Syndrome Society's 9th Annual Buddy Walk on
Saturday, September 19th at Washington Park. Registration at 9:00 a.m. Walk starts at 10:00 a.m. Come join us!
THREE FUN EVENTS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK AT SJCH
Casual for Kids Day: Friday, September 18, all day. Businesses can help raise money for Children's Miracle Network at St.
John's Children's Hospital by allowing their employees to donate $5 to
dress casually on the last Friday of Summer.
- Miracle Soiree at Hill Prairie Winery: Friday, September 18, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Join WDBR 103.7 and Children's Miracle Network at Hill Prairie Winery for a
night of casual elegance. With your ticket, you will enjoy unlimited
tasting of Hill Prairie Winery's finest wine, complimentary wine
glass, dinner and music.
- Harvest of Miracles: Sponsored by Green View Nursery, this event will be held on September 24, 2009. Join us from 4:30 - 8:00 p.m.
and enjoy activities for all ages, music, food and more! 20% of the
evening's sales and all door donations will benefit Children's Miracle
Network at St. John's Children's Hospital.
Registration: $10 per adult, $5 per child under 12 or $25 per family. Location: 3000 West Jefferson Street, Springfield.
FORKFARE FEST on
Thursday, September 24th from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Bring your family out for a healthy meal for ForkFare Fest at the following restaurants: Brickhouse Grill and Pub,
Hickory River Smokehouse, Kiku, Mariah's Restaurant and Wings Etc.
More details here. (Proceeds from the ForkFare Fest benefit
Fit by the Forkful: Delicious and Nutritious Recipies for Kids,
a healthy living guide for kids developed and presented by: The Junior
League of Springfield and St. John's Children's Hospital.)
Take a Step for Autism Walk and Fun Day,
September 26 from 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. at Washington Park. FREE Event, no fee to participate or walk! Prizes for largest teams and donations raised. Enjoy a live music broadcast, clown, face painting, balloons, family entertainment!
A-Maze-ing Corn Maze Festival: In Auburn at the Methodist Church, located off Route 4 on
September 19/20
and
26/27, all day. The
festival and
maze will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays during festival weekends. Festival admission is FREE with free on-site parking, but some activities have individual charges.
Admission to the maze is $5 per person (children 5 and under are free with an adult).
21st Annual Edwards Place Fine Art Fair:
September 19/20. Central Illinois'
premier
fall arts event takes place on September 19, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and
September 20, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the grounds of
Edwards Place
Historic Home at the Springfield Art Association (SAA), 700 N. 4th
Street in Springfield. Admission is
free. More
than 85 artists from Illinois and the nation will present and
sell their high quality and affordable fine art and craft works.
Do Your Kids Suffer From Fall Allergies? There's Relief! Upcoming Huff and Puff Programs through
St. John's Children's Hospital on
Monday, September 21st at 6:00 p.m. Register Now!
Details here.
LAST CALL: MONEY SAVER! Exclusive Sangamon Auditorium Springfield Moms Pre-purchase Ticket options and $2 off Family Series.
Act Now: Offer good
through September 18th. Must Mention Code: "SpringfieldMoms." Discount: $2 off any Family Series at UIS adult ticket price. Family Series:
Corbian Visual Arts and Dance on Friday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m.;
Ralph's World, Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.; and
Junie B Jones onFriday, February 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
View schedule here.
Hope Institute Fall Fest on
Saturday, September 26th on campus at 15 East Hazel Dell Lane, Springfield. Games, prizes, free cotton candy and popcorn will be available to the
public. There will be clowns, face painting, a magician, petting zoo,
hayrides and pony rides. All funds raised support ongoing activities for the children.
Register Now for ConnectED Pairs Workshop,
October 9 - 11th, Couples Retreat. Invest in your relationship now and reap the benefits for a lifetime! Enjoy our $25 Mom's Choice
coupon, too.
SAVE THE DATE! Order Tickets Now for
Beauty and the Beast:
October 9-11 and
16-18, performed by the Springfield Theatre Center. Ticket info and your
free popcorn coupon
here! 
Every Sunday at
Central Baptist Church. Kids 2:52 is a family-oriented, kid focused, value driven program geared for kids ages pre-K through 5th grade. Come join us!
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