Spfld Moms: Birthday Party Ideas and More!

Springfield Boys Basketball City Tournament: Tonight through the weekend. Details here.

Also, ongoing: the Meijer Glenwood Winter Classic.

Book Sale

Chatham Area Public Library Book and Bake Sale this Saturday, January 23rd from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Book and Bake Sale features hardcover and paperback books priced to sell for readers of all ages, plus delicious bakery items. At 2:00 p.m., shoppers can fill a bag with books for just $2.00. If you become a Friend of the Library, you can attend the Preview on Friday, January 22nd from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Call the Library for more details. Phone: 483-2713.

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Free workshops the third Wednesday of each month.

Tonight: January 20 at 6:30 p.m. Learn more about Careers in Sports Medicine. Call 217-744-PLAY to register.

February 17 at 6:30 p.m. Want to learn more about the sport that has children running up and down playing fields having a ball? Attend Soccer 101: Introduction to Soccer: Register here.

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Do you have a talent for remembering obscure names, people, places and events? Don't miss the St. John's Hospital Trivia Night to benefit Children's Miracle Network, which will be held January 23 at 6:00 p.m. Details here.

It's not too late to buy tickets for Ralph's World

this Saturday, January 23rd at 11:00 a.m.

Pre-show lobby activities 10:00 a.m. Show starts at 11:00. UIS Family Series at Sangamon Auditorium. Check out the rest of their schedule here.

Register Now for "There's Got to be a Better Way," a parenting workshop in partnership with Kids at Koke Mill this Friday, January 22. Registration Form and details here.

WSEC FunTime Station on Saturday, February 13th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the ORR Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Curious George, Clifford, Super Why and Wonder Red will be on hand to meet and greet. Participants will also help celebrate Clifford's birthday. Details here.

Have a special someone in mind?! 10 Great Dates

is coming to Springfield starting monthly on February 13, 2010. There's still time to sign up for the Valentine's Retreat on February 5 - 7. Complete their online survey for a $25 off coupon. Also register online to be entered in a drawing for a free summer getaway and to see the full schedule here.

Westside Stories is offering 25% off ALL month long!

More here.

St. John's Lutheran Preschool Open House

Tuesday, January 26th, at 5:30 p.m. Details here.

SAVE the DATE!

UIS/Sangamon Auditorium welcomes Junie B. Jones Performance on Friday, February 26th. Pre-show fun starts at 6:00 p.m. with a 7:00 Show. Tickets still available.

WDBR Kids Fest will be Saturday, February 27th.

March 6 - 7: 12th Annual Illinois Products Expo: A Food and Cooking Extravaganza. Over seventy Illinois food companies (and a few non-food companies) will be exhibiting. Food companies will provide free food samples and most of these products will also be available to purchase at the Expo.

Girls Night Out! Call, email or text your girlfriends and buy tickets now for the Style of Hope Fashion Show, silent auction and more! Thursday, March 11, 2010.