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April 18, 2012

Greetings!

girl, ocean, vacation, familyLove this vacation photo from reader Sarah Chandler of their little girl Anne exploring "the sea" at the Gulf of Mexico in Florida recently.   Email us your vacation photos, too, and be entered to win a monthly prize.

How did we get to mid-April so quickly? Now's the time to dive into our Parks Directory, Summer Camps or Day Trips resource pages.
 
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Earth Day is right around the corner, and we have an updated Green Living post below with more than 100 ideas of ways your family can be more aware of our natural resources.  Thanks to contributor Lauren Coleman for updating this popular list.

Cheers to spring!
 
Kim Leistner
Founder and president of Springfield Moms

Featured New Resources

THE MUNI: SUMMER LINE-UP AND SEASON PASS SALE  This is a Springfield area tradition your family, friends and out-of-town guests will rave about. Don't miss a show!

GREEN LIVING UPDATED FOR 2012  Thanks to Lauren Coleman who updated our list with some great ways for your family to "Go Green!"  

BIRTHDAY SWIM PARTIES NOW AVAILABLE AT KERASOTES YMCA, TOO!  This is a great new area option for families who are looking for an indoor swim party for their child's birthday.   

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Embarassing Family Photo Contest Entries to Terry Farmer through 4/20. 

 

Garage Sales Starting Now: Ongoing.

  

KidZ Fun Run rescheduled to June 9th.

 

American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast: 4/20 at 8:00 a.m. Crowne Plaza.

 

March for Babies: 4/21 at 9:00 a.m. Illinois State Fairgrounds.

 

St. Jude Kentucky Derby Party. 4/21 at 1:00 p.m. Panther Creek Country  Club. 

 

Celebrate Earth Day at Illinois State Museum 4/22 from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

 

Family Science Day: 4/22. Horton Field House, Normal. Children's Discovery Museum.  

 

Springfield Youth Performance Group Auditions for Princess Journey 4/25 at 4:00 p.m. 

 

Zooper EdVentures  4/28 at 1:00 p.m.  Henson Robinson Zoo.

 

The Joy of Grandparenting: 4/23 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. SJCH.

 

Zoot Dance Party and Playful Learners. Ongoing. Children's Discovery Museum.  

 

Kids Good Grief Camp

4/29 from 12:00 - 4:00.  Erin's Pavilion, Southwind Park.

 

Dreambuilders Ball to benefit Sangamon County Habitat for Humanity 5/4 at 6:00 p.m. 

 

Girls on the Run 5K Event  5/19 starting at 8:30 a.m., Washington Park. 

      

More Events at our What's Happening Events Calendar!

 

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