10 AM – 4 PM

On the grounds of the Historic Postville Courthouse, 914 5th Street, Lincoln, IL

Many crafters, including:

Blacksmith

Herbalist

Broom-maker

Cooper

Candle-dipper

Cabinet-maker

Wool-dyer

Chair-maker

Paper-marbler

A big wood lathe

A Lincoln Interpreter will be on hand to greet our guests!

Music by:

The Prairie Aires

Postville Express

Chris Vallillo

Steve Staley & Mark Mathewson

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What a way to wind down the summer! Come to Nelson Center Pool for a free public swim.

We will have a DJ spinning the latest hits while you cool off in our Olympic size pool. Also, compete for prizes in our contests!

3:00 pm – 8:00 pm

(217) 753-2800

Nelson Center, 1601 North 5th Street, Springfield

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At Pasfield Golf Course

Alternate shot tournament.  First tee time is at 10 am.

$55

To register, or for information, call 753-6226.

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"Everyone loves food on a stick, right?  Especially at State Fair time.  Corn dogs, sweet corn, shish kabobs, and ice cream.  You can make your own ice cream pops at home! In addition to being fun to eat, it is also a great way to control your portions.

For this recipe, you will need:

• Ice cream (a harder variety will work better)
• Wooden craft spoons or popsicle sticks
• Sprinkles of choice – color sprinkles, toasted coconut, crushed nuts, candy pieces or sugar
• Napkins or wipes to clean faces afterwards!

Simply take an ice cream scoop and lay the scoops on a piece of parchment paper.

Insert the sticks and place the ice cream pops into the freezer and chill until hardened.

Roll the scoops into the sprinkles.

Store in the freezer or serve!  Enjoy and have fun."

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This bounce house is not only a great idea for birthday parties, block parties, and family reunions…it’s also a great fundraiser for schools, churches, and other non for profit organizations!

The slide is a great addition to keep kids filtering through…hardly ever a need to line up!

Free delivery, set up, and pick up in Springfield.

We can even stay and monitor the fun for a small additional fee.

Call 217-638-2092 to reserve your date before somebody else does, or you can e-mail Tracy at td3jds@comcast.net .

Ask us about our mid-week specials!

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A walk and talk entitled “The Perseids and Thompson Lake” will be led by Dr. John Martin, Assistant Professor of Astronomy/Physics at the University of Illinois Springfield. The presentation will be on August 12 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the Thompson Lake landing at Emiquon.

Martin will present an introduction to the annual Perseid Meteor Shower under the dark skies of the Emiquon Preserve. The Sangamon Astronomical Society will also be on hand to share views of the sky through their telescopes. Visitors are advised to dress appropriately for being outdoors and encouraged to bring binoculars. In the event of an overcast sky on August 12, an alternate date of August 13 is being offered—call Dr. Martin (217-206-8342) after 5:00 p.m. on Thursday August 12 for weather information.

UIS’ Therkildsen Field Station is at The Nature Conservancy’s Emiquon Preserve, located between Havana, IL and Lewistown, IL near the Dickson Mounds Museum. The program is free and open to the public; reservations are not required. The Thompson Lake landing is located directly off the east side of Illinois Rts. 97/78, approximately half a mile north of the Dickson Mounds turnoff. A sign will be posted at the turnoff. A map is also available online at www.uis.edu/emiquon/about/images/mapToTNCEmiquon.jpg or as a Google map at https://edocs.uis.edu/kmill2/www/map-simple-edocs.html.

Everyone entering the property will be asked to sign a liability waiver. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult and must have their waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

For more information, contact Michael Lemke, Director of the Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon, at lemke.michael@uis.edu or (217) 206-7339.

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Brian Bowers, Master of the Autoharp

Tuesday, 7 September 2010 – 7:30pm

Donation: $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $8 for members, $5 for students, $25 for family

This is a Prairie Grapevine Folklore Society event at Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, Springfield.

For more information, call 454-0178.

http://prairiegrapevine.org/

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Educating Couples About Relationships

Matt & Marilyn Stevens

217-638-5545

mstevens@connectedpairs.com

www.connectedpairs.com

Have kids? Money worries? Job stresses? You may encounter some challenges in your marriage, if you haven't already!  Connected Pairs offers practical tools for communicating about challenging parenting issues in a safe manner that can increase emotional intimacy.

Invest in someone's relationship today…maybe even your own!

How's your marriage?

Take our brief online survey

and win a $25 gift certificate!

Become our fan

• Great Gift Idea!  We offer Gift Certificates for newlyweds, anniversaries or any occasion.

What are you doing Friday & Saturday nights?

10 Great Dates to Energize Your Marriage by David and Claudia Arp

Now offered in Springfield AND Decatur!

Springfield Registration

Decatur Registration

• If you have children, bring them at 6:00 p.m.
• Join other couples from 6-7:00 p.m. for relationship tips.
• Plan your own date from 7-10:00 p.m.
• Child Care provided at the church. Donations accepted.

Upcoming DATES

August 14 – Sharing Responsibility and Working Together

September 18 – Balancing Your Roles As Partner and Parent

October 23 – Developing Spiritual Intimacy

November 20 – Having An Intentional Marriage

WORKSHOPS!  Located at Flagg Farmstead Bed and Breakfast, Sherman, IL

2010 Retreat Schedule

ConnectEdPAIRS 2010 Calendar

Retreat: October 15th-16th at Flagg Farmstead Bed and Breakfast in Sherman. Register Here!

**  Check out one Springfield Mom's Story About These Retreats!

Half Day Workshop: The Half Day Workshop is August 28th at Rock Springs Nature Center in Decatur, IL  Register Here!

We offer Saturday morning Marriage Coaching sessions and feature:

• Pre-marital Counseling
• Half-Day Introductions to the PAIRS curriculum
• Variety of Programs for Churches or Organizations
• One-Day Workshops
• Reader Testimonial
• Two-Day Getaways
• A participant shares: "I like the one-on-one exercises. I think it will allow us to communicate more effectively and efficiently about our own personal concerns and feelings.

COUPON: Take our survey it's quick and easy and receive a $25 discount coupon. www.connectedpairs.com

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Springfield YMCA

701 S. 4th St.

Springfield, IL 62703

217-544-9846 x20

www.springfieldymca.org

July 31, 2010

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Free family fun!!! The whole community is invited to enjoy family Zumba and Hip Hop Classes, sports clinics, give-a-ways and health related information booths.

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1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Bring your pooch for an afternoon of games, prizes, and fun that’s sure to be a blast for humans and dogs alike.

This program is free and open to the public. Please call the library to register.

Chatham Library, 600 East Spruce, Chatham

217-483-2713

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