Local Events, Info and Savings for Grown-ups and Their Kids |
Springfield Moms E-Update July 21, 2010
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Greetings!
 It is hard to believe that today is July 21st and summer keeps marching on. It was wonderful to see many of you on Saturday, July 10th at two fun events. We have wonderful photos to share with you from the Distance Festival and Kids Run as well as Taste of Downtown. Enjoy! As we move towards the end of July, I encourage you to take advantage of the many fun summer opportunities we highlight in our What's Happening Events Calendar. Many thanks to Dawn Raycraft and Lisa Whelpley for searching far and wide for fabulous family-friendly events. We are already preparing for our Back to School issue in August. Meanwhile, enjoy these relaxing summer nights with no homework to worry about. Happy Summer! Kim Leistner
Founder and President of Springfield Moms |
HOT OFF THE PRESSES: Springfield Moms Text Club
| |  Don't miss our new Springfield Moms Text Club. Check out this first
promotion: When you sign up, you'll receive a coupon for $5 off any 16" pizza to go from
sponsor Bella Milano through August 7th. They are delicious! Text spmoms to 69302.
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SUNSCREEN: You Asked; We Checked. Answers Here.
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|  Many of you wrote in about sunscreen for our "Safe at Home" promotion this summer about your top three safety concerns. Dr. Tracy Millbrandt of the SIU School of Medicine answers your questions here. |
FACEBOOK AND YOUR MARRIAGE: Who Knew?!
| |  Technology has changed everything in our lives including how easy it is to connect with old flames or new acquaintances. But did you know you can use Facebook to revitalize your relationship, too? Marilyn Stevens shares an intriguing new resource in her book review here.
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ASK THE DENTIST: What are Sealants and Why Do My Kids Need Them?
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|  Tanya DeSanto, DDS answers with some practical information on why this procedure is so helpful for kids when their permanent teeth erupt. Article here.
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DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A FAMILY GET-AWAY: Hotel, Dinner and 4Tickets to Childen's Discovery Museum!
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|  Have you taken advantage of our summer promotion in conjunction with the Children's Discovery Museum in Normal? There's still time! Email us a picture of your family at the Museum, and you'll be automatically entered into a drawing to win an amazing weekend get-away package. Haven't gone yet? It's a short drive up I-55, and there are fun events going on at the Museum this summer. Details here. |
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- NEW! Book 5 Little Diva Glamour Girls at a Party at Lift & Firm and the 5th one is FREE!
- 20% off frozen fish at Robert's Seafood plus BOGO on frozen organic vegetables
- $10 off Birthday Parties at Midstate Gymnastics
- Godfather's Pizza $15.99 Jumbo Family Feast Special
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Sproutfitters: $20 off $100 purchase and 20% off Swimsuits
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Enjoy a FREE Saturday Tasting at The Corkscrew
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MidTown Tire & Auto $22.95 Oil Change & Tire Rotation
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What's Happening! Upcoming Events |
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 TODAY! Wednesday, July 21st: Springfield Old Capitol Farmer's Market Sweet Corn! Tomatoes! Come
down and shop. 8:00 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through October
30th.
 July 21 - Magic School Bus: Butterfly and the Bog Beast. FREE Summer Film Fest. Details here. History Comes Alive! Today and Every Day Through August 15th. Details here.
Illinois Products Farmers Market on Thursday, July 22nd at 4:00 p.m. State Fairgrounds. Come out and see the diversity of products offered here. Details here.
 July 24th: The Springfield Youth Performance Group (SYPG), an
organization spotlighting young talent from the Springfield area, is presenting
its Summer Showcase featuring Carnival of Animals at Hoogland
Center for the Arts in Springfield on Saturday, July 24th at 2 p.m.
and at 6:30 p.m. General admission tickets are
$11 for adults and $7 for children 13 and under. Tickets may be purchased at the
Hoogland Center for the Arts box office or are available in advance by calling
217-523-2787 or by ordering online at www.scfta.org.
This Friday, July 23rd with fireworks at 6:35
p.m. Join the fun with Speedy the Slider and the boys of summer. Games ongoing throughout the summer. "Safe at Home" contest for Slider ticket giveaways: Details here. Saturday, August 1st from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Knight's Action Park Fundraiser for Illinois Teen Institute. Special admission rate with some proceeds benefiting the Illinois Teen Institute. Details here.
 Saturday, August 7th: 15th Annual World Breastfeeding Week "Walk at the Zoo." Free admission from 8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Door prizes will be awarded at
10:00 a.m. The walk will begin at 10:15 a.m.
Each year this walk at the zoo supports and promotes breastfeeding. A fun, family event with lots to see and do!
 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Lineup Starts August 13th. A wide variety of musical acts for every taste! Don't forget your Mega-Pass for the rides, too. Details here.  Interested in a half day relationship workshop? August 28th at Rock Springs Nature Center in Decatur. Or maybe you need a full weekend get-away? October 15 and 16th at the Flagg Farmstead Bed and Breakfast in Sherman. Register here. Also, earn a $100 Amazon Gift Card when you help ConnectEdPAIRS pilot their on-line counseling program. More information here.
 Our What's Happening Calendar is updated every week with the latest fun for you and your family! Bookmark this page, and stay in the know! |
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How is your summer going so far? 
Congrats to Theresa Gathard
