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Springfield Moms E-Update       September 22, 2010          
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ArtsInk! Exhibit at Children's Discovery Museum
Q&A with the Orthodontist
Fall Winery Events!
Book Nook: Updated Halloween Picks
Dad's Eye View: Counting to Three
Fall Family Fun Guide
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Fall fun!It's a tradition at my house that as soon as I decide to bring out the fall clothes, we have a last minute heat wave!  This truly is our favorite time of year, though.  Just this past weekend, we picked out our pumpkins and planned the next several weekends of fun. 

Fall Family Fun GuideI use our "Fall Family Fun Guide" as much as you all do! There are so many events, so many choices, you can't go wrong this time of year!  If your child says "I'm bored!" on the weekend, just let them browse through our guide and find a new adventure.  Here are the 2010 Fall Events and Festivals for a great place to start!

We always love to add in your personal comments and family pictures from these fun area outings, so do email us at [email protected] and be entered into our monthly prize drawing.

Tomorrow night, give yourself an evening off! Mom's Night Out is a "come and go" from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Indigo. Bring a friend and enjoy delicious appetizer specials just for the moms.

This Saturday is a perfect day for family fun. Starting at 11:00, head to The Hope Institute for Children & Families for their annual Free Fall Family Festival.

Plus, the annual Harvest of Miracles is also this Saturday at Greenview Nursery and will raise money for Children's Miracle Network. Come enjoy an afternoon filled with activities, prizes and entertainment.

We're thrilled to welcome Springfield Clinic as a new Gold level premium sponsor.  Keep your eyes open for an informative article from them next E-Update.

Meanwhile, we hope to see you and your family out and about this fall.  Enjoy!

Kim Leistner
Founder and President of Springfield Moms
ARTSINK! EXHIBIT COMBINES MUSIC IN MATH WITH IMAGINATION THEATRE AT CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM
ArtsInk! at CDMWho knew there was music in math? For those of us who shudder at the thought, relax! This is a an amazing and fun exhibit that will have your kids listening to and playing music in a whole new way. Plus the Imagination Theatre has a stage, story starters, puppet center and more!  Details here.
LOVE YOUR CHILD'S TOOTHY GRIN BUT WONDER IF THERE ARE BRACES IN THE FUTURE?  Info here!
bracesSo much has changed since we were being fitted for retainers and braces all those years ago.  If your family dentist has mentioned the possibility of orthodontic work for your child, don't miss this helpful Question and Answer article from Dr. Jason Aleman here.
DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO ENJOY A FALL WINERY EVENT: Family Friendly, Too!
Hill Prairie WineryCome help the Illinois wineries celebrate fall!  There will be festivals, entertainment, a fish fry and more. Kid-friendly beverages available, too! This is a beautiful time of year to pack a picnic and enjoy the fall foliage from the deck of an area winery.  Fall festival details here.
BOOK NOOK: Updated Halloween Titles Guaranteed to Bring a Spooky Smile to Your Kids
Halloween Night book cover As darkness falls earlier and earlier this season, take some time to snuggle up with your little pumpkin and some of these Halloween titles.  Updated Book Nook picks here.
DAD'S EYE VIEW: Counting To Three ... and Beyond!
St. Louis Zoo Naumovich KidsWe've all counted to three, but some of us are wising up. Or at least re-ordering our priorities!  Enjoy Dan Naumovich's article on his trip to the St. Louis Zoo with the kids this past summer.  Article here.
 
FALL FAMILY FUN GUIDE: We've Got You Covered for Fall ... And Not Just in Leaves!

Fall Family Fun GuideTake your kids to an orchard to pick some apples or to a pumpkin patch to choose the biggest and best pumpkin for your front porch. Where, you say?  We've got an updated list of Pumpkin Patches and Apple Orchards right here. Maybe your kids are old enough to appreciate a good scare! Look no farther than our Spooky Attractions and Halloween Events.  Or take your allergy medicine and lose yourself and your kids in one of the area's many Corn Mazes.


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Mini-Fall Guide iconFall Family Fun GuideFall Family Fun Guide: 2010 Events and Festivals.
Don't miss this information packed list of things to see and places to go both near and far.  We've got local destinations and perfect day trip locales.  Enjoy!



Indigo
TOMORROW NIGHT!  September 23
from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.  Mom's Night Out with Springfield Moms and Indigo!  Come enjoy $5 martinis and house wines plus sample appetizers.  Bring your friends and plan to order dinner as well.  This will be a relaxing evening out.  You deserve it!  Details here. 





New mural at Illinois State MuseumOn display now at the Illinois State Museum:
A fabulous mural created by artist Charles Houska and participants from the Boys and Girls Club of Springfield.  Stop by and check it out!  Details here.


My Friends Discovery Center
My Friends Discovery Center 1st Anniversary Open House, September 25th
from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Craft activities, a snack and a Scholastic Book Fair will be part of the day.  Details here.




Fall Family Festival at Hope InstituteSeptember 25th
from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Fall Family Festival at The Hope Institute for Children and Families.  Petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, hay rides, carnival games, pony rides, music and entertainment for the entire family.  Free and open to the public.

Harvest of Miracles
September 25, 2010
from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.  "Harvest of Miracles."  This fun family event at Greenview Nursery will feature food and refreshments from Nelson's Catering,  live music from 4 1/2 Men plus balloon tethered rides, a juggler, face painting, balloon art, a kids bounce house, art wall, pumpkin decorating contest with prizes and much more. Benefits Children's Miracle Network.  Ticket information and other
Details here.


Children's Discovery Museum September 25, 2010
starting at 10:00 a.m.  Worldwide Day of Play.  Turn off those television sets, load up the car and come celebrate at the Children's Discovery Museum in Normal. Admission is only $1.
Details here.


Illinois State MuseumSeptember 25th at 11:00 a.m.  "Fall Into BioDiversity" at the Illinois State Museum.  For plants and animals, fall is a time to prepare for the cold winter months. Learn about the preparations they make, participate in hands-on activities, play games, and see live-animal presentations.  Details here.


Fall leavesSeptember 26th plus October 3rd: Leaf Identification Hikes at Lincoln Memorial Garden. Do your kids need help with their school leaf collections, but all you have are those pesky sweet gum trees that you're tired of making wreaths from?  Hit the trails with tree-ID experts from the Garden's staff.  Meet at the Nature Center at 2:00 p.m. Outings last 60-90 minutes. Members free; others $4/person.



Illinois Products Market

Illinois Products Farmers Market
is open again on Thursdays.  Make sure you plan to visit tomorrow afternoon and enjoy their amazing variety of Illinois products.



Farmers Market
It may be raining this morning, but you can still enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables at the Springfield Old Capitol Farmer's Market.  Held Wednesday and Saturday mornings through October 30th.  Don't miss your chance to enjoy the cream of the crop this summer and fall!




ConnectedPairscouples retreatInterested in 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.


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SAVE the DATE!


Downtown Springfield, Inc.
October 1st:
First Fridays Downtown. 
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Shop, eat, have fun - all downtown!  Details here. 


recycling bin
October 2nd:
Glass Recycling Collection through City of Springfield.  Details here.





October 6th:
Pied Piper Architectural Walking Tour at 5:30 p.m.  This free tour begins in front of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office and lasts about 1 � hours.

support group
Thursday, October 7th and 21st
at 12:30 p.m. New Moms Dealing With Feelings Support Group.
This support group gives help to women from the central Illinois area who are or may be experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) and other mood disorders following the birth of their baby. FREE.  Hospitality Room at St. John's Hospital.  Meets Thursdays.  Details here.


Downtown Art WalksOctober 7th:
Downtown Art Walks. Self-guided walking tour of downtown merchants, restaurants and art galleries; featuring unique shopping, dining, artwork and free entertainment.  Free and open to the public.



Illinois State MuseumOctober 9th from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
Visit the Illinois State Museum and Super Saturday: Autumn Art.  Green, yellow, brown, orange, red.  Autumn is full of colors and shapes waiting to be made into beautiful art pieces.  Free family activities.



October 10th: Healing Arts Wellness Fair
at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, sponsored by St. John's Hospital.  Details here.

KidZeum FundraiserFriday, October 15th from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.: Fundraiser for KidZeum. 
The Kidzeum of Health and Science is hosting a wine, spirits and beer tasting fundraiser at the new Southwind Park. Tickets will be sold at County Market grocery stores after September 30th. Details here.

Southwind Park Grand Opening

Sunday, October 17th from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.  Southwind Park Grand Opening! 
Ribbon cutting at 1:00 p.m.  The day includes free refreshments, bounce houses, bocce ball, fishing derby, shuffleboard, live music, horsehoe pits, butterfly garden, ADA accessible fishing pier and more. More details here.






Halloween at the MarketOctober 30th:
6th Annual Springfield Moms Costume Contest at "Halloween at the Market." Join us for our 6th Annual Kids Costume Contest for ages 0-12.  Creativity rules! Don't miss this fun family tradition. Registration begins at 10:00 at the corner of 4th and Adams in downtown Springfield.  Judging begins at 11:00. Prizes for top winners in three age categories. Contest details here. 

Want to volunteer to help? We'd love to have you. Email Kim at [email protected]



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