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August 21, 2014
So long, summer. Hello school days! Thank you to the many Facebook readers who have shared their adorable photos of summer memories.
Get Social and WIN! Like, comment and follow our Facebook page. See the August winners of free area event tickets.  
Make plans to join me in the Memorial SportsCare's Women's Biathlon next month. There's plenty of time to register and train. 
Welcome new Gold Sponsor Giganti & Giganti Fine Jewelry and enjoy a complimentary cleaning on your first visit to their new location!
Cheers, 
- Kim Leistner  
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Old Capitol Blues & BBQ Festival 8/22-8/23

Color Dash at the YMCA - the most colorful 5K! 8/23

Illinois State Museum's Satur-Play 8/23 & 8/30

The Glow Run for Children's Miracle Network 8/29

Fun Run for Aris Pettis at Southwind Park 8/30

Sesame Street Live - $3 off coupon! 8/30-8/31

Junior Blues Pre-Season Home Games 8/30-8/31 & 9/5

Eat Right for Optimal Performance - Center for Living Class 9/4

Memorial's Transplant Services 5K Run/Walk 9/6

Grandparents Day at Children's Discovery Museum 9/7
Flashback Prom 5K & Fun Run, Rock & Roll 9/13

Classes at Memorial: Taking Care of You pregnancy class 8/29; Babysitting Clinic 9/13

 

Classes at St. John's Hospital: Welcome Baby Sibling Class 9/8; Marvelous Multiples 9/9  

 

Area Farmers' Markets: 
East Side Farmers' Market every Monday
Illinois Products Farmers' Market every Thursday
Old Capitol Farmers' Market every Wednesday & Saturday
larger save the date Get your tickets now for RockBallet at Sangamon Auditorium 9/13.
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If you're like most of us, you may not be finished with back-to-school shopping. Remember that consignment stores are a great resource for our quickly-growing children! Springfield mom Jodi Tabor has advice on consignment shopping, as well as how to sell the items your children can no longer use.
It's not fun to think about, but back to school can sometimes mean back to bullies. SpringfieldMoms sponsor John Geyston's Martial Arts Academy suggestions that martial arts is a great way to help your child deal with bullies
   
Wondering, "What's a Billet?" A billet is someone who shares room and board to someone away from home. In the case of Jr. Blues, each billet family opens their house to a young hockey player who has dreams of playing in Division-I and professional hockey. Click here for details

There's a lot of talk about depression these days, after the loss of Robin Williams. If it has you thinking about those you love who might be struggling, read Memorial's LiveWell online magazine to help you
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