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What's Happening! Upcoming Events
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Friday, November 4th from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
 Ongoing through November 15th: Enjoy $50 savings off the joining fee at the Springfield YMCA - both the downtown location and the new west-side Gus and Flora Kerasotes facility on west Iles (opening November 14th). Also, don't miss the Grand Opening of the new YMCA on November 12th from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 November 12th at 10:00 a.m. Girls On the Run Fall 5K. More than 300 third through eighth grade girls at 22 area schools are participating in the GOTR curriculum, which focuses on teaching self-respect and healthy lifestyle choices. The program season ends with the 5k race that celebrates their training. The event is open to the entire community. Family, friends and community supporters of all ages and abilities are encouraged to register to run or walk the course with the girls.
 Saturday, November 12th from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Super Saturday at the Illinois State Museum. Paperpalooza! Free activities where your kids can learn about paper and art. Highlights of the event include papermaking with Betsy Dollar of the Springfield Art Association, origami art with artist Fumika Brudnak, printmaking and a collaborative paper sculpture.
SAVE THE DATE!
 Saturday, November 19th through November 27th: Memorial's 22nd Annual Festival of Trees: Vision of Sugar Plums. Talented local designers donate their time and talent to create beautiful works of art in the form of trees, wreaths swags and centerpieces. These elaborate and ornate designs create the magical atmosphere that the Festival of Trees is known for. Enjoy viewing over 250 items created by professionals and teams of local organizations, school children and individuals. This is the single largest family-oriented holiday tradition in central Illinois.
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SPRINGFIELD YMCA
TWO LOCATIONS: Downtown and West Side (11/14/11)
The Springfield YMCA strives to build strong children, strong families and strong communities. Enjoy a discount on the joining fee through November 15th.
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Make plans to visit Springfield's latest family health facility as the YMCA expands to two locations: the flagship downtown facility on South Fourth and the new Gus and Flora Kerasotes YMCA on west Iles.
