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November 7, 2012

Greetings!

hometown tourists I honestly never tire of being a tourist in my own hometown.

It's even more fun to watch my kids discover Lincoln and make their own memories touring his home, the world-class Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, the Lincoln Home etc. We have so many amazing historic sites right in our own backyard.  What is your family's favorite?

HoliDaze Welcome to our HoliDaze issue!  Thanks to Lisa Whelpley, our What's Happening Events editor, we have updated activities for you to enjoy for the next couple of fun-filled months.  Be sure to email her with your event and keep checking back for updates! 

This time of year is a whirlwind of fun!  Enjoy!

 

Kim Leistner

Founder and President of Springfield Moms 

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Mealtime Clean-up Tips for Babies and Toddlers: Melissa Schwoerer is in the mealtime mess trenches right now and offers some great clean-up ideas.

 "Holidays Around the World" Art Exhibit and Competition: Entry deadline for this contest is coming up next week, Nov. 15th. For young artists ages 0 - 18!

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YMCA Goes "On the Road" and Launches KidFit Community Outreach: Brand new program from YMCA for area organizations.  

 
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Preschool Nature Classes: 11/7, 11/15 at 9:30 a.m. at Lincoln Memorial Garden.  

First Steps Mothers' Support Group:
Ongoing on Wednesdays 11/7; 11/14 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Pregnancy Yoga: Tonight! 10/24. Prairie Heart Center for Living. 5:30 p.m.

Baby Basics - Parenthood Class: Pre-registration required. 11/7 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Mighty Strong Girls Launch: 11/7 Cafe Moxo from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Children's Discovery Museum:
11/8 and 9th, 11/15 and 16th: Playful Learners: Thankful Families.  11/9 Zoot Dance Party at 5:30 p.m.  11/10 at 10:30 a.m. Early Explorers.

 Springfield Junior Blues Hockey: 11/9, 11/10, 11/16, 11/17 at 7:00 p.m. at Nelson Center. 

Girls on the Run 5K11/10 at Washington Park. 8:30 a.m. kid friendly events. Race at 10:00 a.m.
 
Super Saturday at Illinois State Museum: 11/10 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. American Indian Harvest is theme.

Girls Night Out: Envisioning Your Best Self: St. John's Hospital and Prairie Heart Institute.
11/12 at 6:00 p.m. 

AthletiCare "Chronic Pain"
Free Seminar: 11/14 at 6:30.

Free Seminar through GriefShare and Divorce Recovery. 11/15 at 6:15.

WDBR Cares For Kids Radiothon  11/15 and 16th. Benefits SJCH and Children's Miracle Network.

Memorial's Festival of Trees: 11/17 - 25th. A holiday family tradition! 

Coat Drive and Photo Booth to Benefit YMCA: 11/17 from 2:30 - 6:00 p.m.

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