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Piano played at the Lincoln's wedding on display |
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The Lincolns' wedding was held in the Edwards' parlor on Nov. 4, 1842. The piano is on long-term loan from the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Tours begin on the hour; suggested donation $3 per person. 523-2631, e-mail: collections@springfieldart.org. |
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Girls on the Run Announces Community 5k Event |
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Registration is open for the Girls on the Run 5k event. This non-competitive walk/run sponsored by Girls on the Run (GOTR) of Central Illinois is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19th, 2012, at Washington Park in Springfield, Illinois. Memorial Health System is the presenting sponsor for this event.
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.
The event begins with a family-friendly festival that includes face and hair painting, fun activities, and photo opportunities. All entrants who register by May 4th are guaranteed a t-shirt. Medals will be distributed at the finish line to all finishers. Post-race activities will take place until noon on race day.
Online registration (www.gotrcentralillinois.org) is encouraged. Early online registration is $25 per person through May 4th. Late online registration is $30. Paper registration is $30 per person. Participants may register the day of the event for $35, cash or check only. Proceeds benefit GOTR of Central Illinois. GOTR participants, coaches and running buddies do not need to register.
Not a runner or walker? Please sign up to volunteer! Volunteers can also register at www.gotrcentralillinois.org. For more information, contact Sarah Jones (sarah@gotrcentralillinois.org) at 217-718-4895 or Annie Whiting (annie@gotrcentralillinois.org) at 217-529-2394.
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1:30PM |
First Steps: Moms Support Group |
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This group gives moms and their babies the opportunity to meet in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Moms can bring a brown bag lunch and join in lively informative conversations conducted by Birth Center nurses.
The group meets on the fourth floor of the Carol Jo Vecchie Women and Children’s Center at St. John’s Hospital every Wednesday from 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. There is no charge for this service and no registration required. Phone: 744-2229. |
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11:55PM |
Bridge Games |
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Bridge Games every Wednesday 12:30 and 6:30 p.m., 3900 Wood Duck Dr., For a partner 726-9456 or Stevie Holcomb 670-1003 for a partner. |
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7:30PM |
Open House for Clinical Jobs Set |
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An employment open house sponsored by S-I-U School of Medicine will be held at S-I-U’s Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 West Carpenter Street in Springfield from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18. Department representatives will talk to applicants about nursing, medical assistant and other clinical job opportunities. Prospective employees can tour the new building. For more information, contact SIU’s Human Resources at 327 West Calhoun in Springfield, phone 217-545-0223 weekdays or online at w-w-w dot s-i-u-m-e-d dot e-d-u backslash j-o-b-s. |
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9:00PM |
Springfield Chess Club |
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6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays in the food court at White Oaks Mall. Chess playing for club members and the public. In addition the club meets twice a month on the second and fourth Friday evenings at Barnes and Noble. For further information, contact David Long at 726-2584. |
