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May Out & About
SPOTLIGHT: First Gig Rock N' Roll
ART SPEAK: DAAC Art Camps
Publisher's Pick of the Month
FOOD DUDE: S'mores Flowchart
Bird Is the Word in Summer Camps June Events Calendar Girl Power in Bloom Q&A: Keith Worland Spot the Difference Challenge
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City Limitless – Decatur & Macon County We couldn’t have said it better ourselves! We’re so excited about the area’s new branding campaign, City Limitless. With a contemporary design, vibrant graphics and fun photography, it showcases all we have to offer and all the potential we own. LIVE in a welcoming, vibrant community with limitless potential.
CONGRATS TO OUR May WINNER:
Roseanne Schollmeier
WORK in a community with limitless potential and job opportunities. DEVELOP with confidence in a community that encourages limitless growth. Going beyond the confines of city limits and county lines. We are Decatur & Macon County, and we are City Limitless. Here at Thrive, we have always believed in the limitless potential of our community. With each issue we celebrate our successes and help spread the word about all the positive activities available to engage with no matter where your interests lie.
May Answers:
1. Pole intersection connection gone 2. Plant label got taller 3. Orange color on Annuals sign turns white 4. Hanging basket moves behind pole 5. New flower bud appears in front of pole 6. Plant label changes from orange to purple
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To become a part of the City Limitless movement, head over to www.decaturcitylimitless.com. Explore the site, watch a great video, and sign up to be a City Limitless Ambassador!
Out & About A look back at last month’s happenings
Hockeyville
With the Children's Museum of Illinois as a backdrop, Decatur Flames hockey fans and supportive community members anxiously awaited word on the Kraft Hockeyville contest on May 2. Ultimately, Decatur placed second in the nation after being chosen as a finalist from 18,000 contest entries. Second place came with $75,000 in award funding to support ice rink updates.
Biz Expo 2015
The Chamber Business Expo kicked off in early May and provided business-tobusiness networking opportunities for business owners and community leaders. A new branding effort for Decatur and Macon County launched at the State of the City Breakfast, and the 2015 Decatur Celebration entertainment line-up was announced during the Taste of Decatur. The food festival gave Expo attendees the opportunity to sample offerings from some of Decatur's best restaurants.
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Out & About
A look back at last month’s happenings
Beautify Decatur
Ap p rox i m ate l y 25 volunteers from Golden K, Macon County Master Gardeners and other service organizations joined forces on May 14 under the guidance of Beautify Decatur Coalition to fill 60 planters throughout Downtown Decatur. Connie's Country Greenhouse donated over 1,000 plants for Beautify Decatur Coalition's 3rd annual planting event.
Oakwood Street Fest
On May 9 the West End was rocking with the kickoff to the 2015 Oakwood Street Festival. Music, dancing and festivities drew a large crowd of all ages. Ees'aBella BellyDance troop and a ground-shaking variety of bands kept the street full, while a spring lineup of food and beverages kept stomachs happy.
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The Sound of Music
Garfield Montessori's production of The Sound of Music at MacArthur High School brought a weekend of standing ovations over the first weekend of May. Grade school-aged children sang and acted in true governess fashion.
Oakwood Tattoo Party Frank Whittington and Chris Stonecipher brought a lot of color to Oakwood on May 9 at their Oakwood Tattoo Open House. The tattoo parlor hosts wall-to-wall samples, 5 artists and a screen printing business downstairs. Walk-ins welcome.
Block Party
The Decatur Area Arts Council hosted a Block Party for Minecraft enthusiasts on May 15. Participants built memories through themed activities, food and fun. Who knew learning could be so fun!
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SPOTLIGHT
I Like That Old Time Rock N’ Roll: First Gig Rock N’ Roll Camp for Kids
The days of Risky Business—adolescents sliding across their living room floor in a pair of white tube socks while lip syncing Bob Seger’s Old Time Rock N’ Roll—can become reality with First Gig Rock N’ Roll Camp for Kids right here in Decatur, Illinois. Mikey Schoneman found opportunities in this area for lessons for string instruments and a big jazz following but not much instruction concerning Rock N’ Roll. He had seen what the Danville community was doing with its First Gig camp and thought it would be an awesome idea to offer Decatur youth a chance to learn how to rock out, too. What If I Can Only Play a Chord or Two? Don’t fret about your musician’s level of expertise. Mikey says potential campers don’t necessarily need prior experience. They’ll work 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday with roughly 20 professional instructors from central Illinois. When the week is over, they’ll go from playing a chord or two to knowing the rhythm of a song. 08 | June 2015
by Caitlin Loethen
What to Expect In its second year, First Gig will offer up to 30 musicians ranging in age from 10 to 17 a chance to sign up for one of four courses: bass, drums, guitar, or vocals. Campers are in for an actionpacked week filled with an array of activities and lessons, including guest speakers. Beginning on day one, instructors will assess their skills, level the playing field, and then place them in bands for the week. Bandmates will decide on their group’s name and learn three to four songs they want to cover. Later on, campers will have “Press Photos” taken of their band, design their own logo and create merchandise by learning how to press t-shirts. At the end of the week, band members will visit a recording studio to record a track for their CD, as well as put on a final live performance. The concert’s free, but donations are suggested since funds help keep First Gig great. Learning to play an instrument, either vocally or instrumentally, benefits kids on many levels. Mikey says his first-year campers’ grades have gone up, they’ve broadened their social circle, and they’ve gained self-confidence. What you get out of arts doesn’t always come in numbers—the ability to play and perform is priceless.
Get There First Gig Rock N’ Roll Camp for Kids-Decatur Eisenhower High School July 6-10, 9 am-5 pm Live Performance: Saturday, July 11 at Noon Sign-up: www.decatur-parks.org Find them on Facebook! Caitlin Loethen is a freelance writer.
Summer Camps! at Scovill Zoo
Register at 421-7435 or scovillzoo.com
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ART SPEAK
by Jenny Cowgill & Jerry Johnson
Decatur Area Arts Council Art Camps Going to camp in the summer has come to mean so much more than walking through the woods or sleeping in a cabin (though those activities are great, too). Summer is the perfect time for kids to explore interests that they may not have time to during the school year. Decatur Area Arts Council offers terrific opportunities for kids to get creative in art camps, workshops and other arts events. International Arts Camp lets kids spend five days learning about the art and culture of other countries, with this summer’s focus on Chile and Argentina. Campers will explore the exciting exhibit in the Anne Lloyd Gallery with a teacher and then create art projects connected to the works they’ve seen and discussed. They’ll also create several different multicultural art projects, like Chilean rain sticks and metal tooling, Argentinian armadillo sculptures, Tibetan sand mandalas, Caribbean batik fabric painting, Australian aboriginal dot painting and much more! Art Camp: Masters and Techniques is another week-long experience where kids explore famous artists and their works and try out new techniques and mediums. They’ll learn about the vibrant, exciting work of artists like Vincent Van Gogh, Miriam Shapiro and Henri Rousseau and create paintings, sculptures, oil pastels and collages after their styles. Campers will have the chance to try new ways of approaching art as they combine various materials to create multimedia bugs or flowers and create tie-dyed t-shirts using colorful Sharpie markers and other fun techniques.
Mini Matisse and Pre-K Picassos Series welcomes toddlers and preschoolers ages two to five years to a fun, hands-on environment with several creative stations set up to keep little hands busy. They’ll learn about artists and art and even enjoy story time. DAAC also has plenty of one-day workshops for all ages throughout the summer that give adults and kids the chance to explore perspective, portrait and caricature drawing, and creating animals from clay and felt. Family Art Night, Lego Pizza Party, and All American Girl Tea Party are fun weekend events that will give kids and adults the opportunity to create art, play games and have a great time together. Whether kids want to try out new art materials, learn about different cultures or just have fun creating and getting messy, the Arts Council has something for everyone. Find out more about all the DAAC summer activities at www. decaturarts.org. Let the beauty of summer inspire you and your children and get their creative juices flowing!
Jerry Johnson is the Executive Director of the Decatur Area Arts Council and may be spotted pretty much anywhere art is happening. Jenny Cowgill is Education Coordinator for the Decatur Area Arts Council. 10 | June 2015
Publisher's
Pick of the Month Just a little something we ran across and wanted to share.
Happy Giddy Bug House $10 Haines & Essick Co. 130 East William St., Decatur, 429.4374
When I was a kid, I LOVED catching bugs. I may not make a daily scout to collect specimens anymore, but I'm still fascinated by bugs of all kinds. Yes, even spiders, sometimes! What I remember best about showing off my prized catch of the day was how important it was to my mom that I safely release it - out of doors. This bug house is sturdy and seals up tight so you can sleep at night!
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THE FOOD DUDE
S'MORES Which Camp are You?
Are you kidding? Let's do science!
Feeling lazy?
Do you like to go with the flow or experiment a little? You know it! ~ Go with the flow ~ Scavenge the area for anything S'more related, mix & match, then devour with remorse.
Sure you don't want to mix it up just a teeny bit?
Make your own creation using interesting ingredient variations such as specialty chocolates, icing, spreads (like Nutella), Peeps, flavored graham crackers, etc.
No way. change is the devil.
OMG. Did you find something awesome? Make yourself a traditional S'more over a campfire using graham crackers, marshmallows and Hershey's milk chocolate.
Maybe just a bit...
The Food Dude is not a professional food critic. He just really, really likes food.
Use tradtional S'more ingredients, but vary your method. Cook over your gas or charcoal grill, in the microwave, over the gas stovetop, etc.
by T. F. DUDE
I'll do anything for an awesome S'more.
Can you drive?
NO
YES
Want to make it yourself?
YUP
NAH
Head out on the town to enjoy a special S'mores dessert from one of your favorite local restaurants. Tabletop S'mores Bizou & Lock Stock & Barrel S'mores Pizza Il Forno S'mores in a Jar TapRoot S'mores Mocha (hot, Iced or blended)
Coffee Connection
www.pinterest.com/ THRIVEDecatur BONUS CONTENT! We've collected awesome S'mores recipes for you to check out on Pinterest! June 2015 | 13
Bird Is the Word in Summer Camps By Beth DeBouck
It’s not just for the birds
– it’s for the kids, too! If you’re looking for some kid-friendly fun and educational activities this summer, Scovill Zoo and the Illinois Raptor Center have some pretty awesome options for even the littlest of nature lovers!
Director Ken Frye says the Zoo likes to change up the theme of its Family Camp Outs each summer to keep it interesting for repeat visitors, and this year, the theme is Birds, Birds, Birds! June 26 from 6 pm to 9 am. “It’s challenging because we have kids from ages two and three years old to adult,” says Ken. “So we’re trying to find things that are interesting for kids and adults alike. We’ll be bringing some birds out for people to see. They’ll get a close-up look at the penguins.”
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Families bring sleeping bags and pitch their tents inside the Zoo. In the morning, everyone enjoys a light breakfast. Other activities include dinner around the fire, a train ride and an evening tour that allows you to see what those crazy animals do in the late hours (zoo critters, not the kids!).
Scovill Zoo Family Camp Out photo: Ken Frye
“For the kids who are taking part in cookouts and crafts. Prices are $25/ this,” says Ken, “it’s the type of event that person, and one adult may participate they’re going to remember for years free for every five students. and years.” If getting the kids out for only an On September 18, the Zoo is offering evening isn’t enough, the Illinois Raptor a second Family Camp Out night that’s Center is holding week-long bird camps all about fossils. Campers will have a that go from 10 am to 2 pm each day. chance to create their own fossils or “We have been offering week-long fossilized footprints. Both the Fossils ROCK! and Birds, Birds, Birds! events cost youth camps since 2006,” says Jane Seitz, the Center’s executive director. $25/person or $100/family (up to 6). “This is the first year we are offering If you have a group of 10 or more, check week-long camps for ages 5 through 10.” out Zoo Snooze nights with tours, animal presentations, marshmallow CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 June 2015 | 15
The Brancher Camp is June 8-12 for kids ages 5-10. Children are introduced to all kinds of animals – everything from insects to owls. They’ll learn about nature through a guided hike along the Sangamon River floodplains and walks through wetland trails located near the IRC. There’s also a Beginning Birders Camp (June 15-19, ages 5-10) and a Youth Raptor Camp (June 22-26, ages 11-15). Beginning Birders covers topics about local birds and bird watching and will be led by Millikin University assistant professor of biology Dr. Travis Wilcoxen. He’ll instruct campers on setting up mist nests and banding birds.
For older kids, the Youth Raptor Camp focuses on different families of birds of prey. Kids will get hands-on experiences handling hawks, falcons and owls and will get up close and personal with eagles. On the last day, participants give a presentation to family and friends on what they’ve learned. The cost for each camp is $150 and includes a t-shirt, materials and lunch. “The Illinois Raptor Center believes that learning by experience is the best way to learn,” says Jane. “Our camps are one of a kind as we can offer hands-on experiences with live birds and birds of prey.” With the help of some feathered friends, there’s no doubt fun will take flight this summer in Decatur!
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Get There Jacques Nuzzo, Illinois Raptor Center photo: Alida Sullivan
Scovill Zoo www.scovillzoo.com, 421-7436
Illinois Raptor Center www.illinoisraptorcenter.org, 963-6909
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June Events EVERY MONDAY Tiny Tots Tennis (begins 6.8) Ages 3-5. $35 ($29 with resident discount), Fairview Park: Tennis Center [1640 W Monument Hill Dr] 9-10a Princess & Pirate Lessons Ages 3-5. Arts and crafts, music, story time, motor development and movement. Everything you need to become a princess or pirate! $20 (member), $25 (prospective member), Decatur Family YMCA [220 W McKinley, decaturymca.org] 9:30-10:30a Let's Get Fit Take the first step to fitness. Preactivities (5:30p), Walk/Run (5:45p). Fairview Park [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, cometogetherletswalk. com] 5:30-6:30p Municipal Band Concert Free, Central Park [Decatur] 7p EVERY MONDAY & TUESDAY Tennis at the Park (begins 6.8) Kids 5-18. Basic skills are learned before transitioning to real play as they progress. Fun is mandatory, including a water fight and other activities! Forsyth Park [501 Forsyth Park, Forsyth, www.forsythvillage. us] Ages 5-10: 9-10:30a (Mo), 5:30-7p (Tu). Ages 11-18: 10:30-12p (Mo), 7-8:30p (Tu)
Every Tuesday Park Runs (begins 6.9) Half-mile Tot Trot, one-mile Fun Run or various distances up to seven miles. Come by yourself or bring the entire family! $1, Fairview Park [1640 W Monument Hill Dr] 6p Tennis with USTA Use smaller areas, smaller nets, and youth-friendly rackets. Ages 6-10. Players receive a team uniform, racket and foam ball. $75 ($72 with resident discount), Fairview Park: Tennis Center [1640 W Monument Hill Dr] 6-7:30p Family Story Times (begins 6.16) Summer Reading Program: Read to the Rhythm reward. Any child (including pre-readers) with a Decatur Public Library card or in the care of an adult with a DPL card can participate. Rewards throughout the summer. Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, www.decaturlibrary.org] 6:30p Every Tuesday & Thursday Decatur Golf Academy (begins 6.16) Develop your golf skills in this fun and friendly environment! Ages 5-17. $65 ($50 with resident discount), Hickory Point Golf Course [727 W Weaver Rd, www. decatur-parks.org] 9-10:15a
Pathfinders Walk & Fellowship 45-minute stroll through the heart of downtown Decatur. A variety of weekly routes are prepared for fellowship and prayerful connection with establishments and people. Free, First Presbyterian Church [204 W Prairie Ave, firstpresdecatur.org] 4-5p Water Pong & Karaoke Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 10p EVERY THURSDAY Tennis with USTA (begins 6.11) Use smaller areas, smaller nets, and youth-friendly rackets. Ages 6-10. $75 ($72 with resident discount), Fairview Park: Tennis Center [1640 W Monument Hill Dr] 9-10:30a Free Admission Thursdays Scovill Zoo [71 S Country Club Rd, www.decatur-parks.org/scovillzoo] 9:30a Science is All About Me and What I Can Be! (begins 6.11) Ages of 5-7 learn through creative activities and experiments for six weeks covering topics such as bubbles, recycling, weather and more! U of I Extension, Macon County Office [3351 N President Howard Brown Blvd] 10-11a
Storytime Storytime is for children ages 3-5 and includes stories, crafts, and more. An adult must remain in the Teen Tennis during this program. Mt Aged 13-18. $56 ($50 with resident building Zion District Library [115 W Main discount), Fairview Park: Tennis Center [1640 W Monument Hill Dr] St, Mt. Zion, mtzion.lib.il.us] 10-11a 10:30a-12p Y-Toddler Time Structured activities could EVERY WEDNESDAY include arts and crafts, cooking ToddlerTime projects, games and so much For children 18 months to 3 years. more. $2 (non-member child), An adult must remain in the Free (member), Decatur Family building during program. Mt Zion YMCA [220 W McKinley, www. District Library [115 W Main St, Mt. decaturymca.org] 10a-12p Zion, www.mtzion.lib.il.us] 9:30-10a
Bike Night EVERY DAY Various [www.coziahrhd.com] 6-8p June Art in Decatur Each location with a unique art Cindy's Karaoke exhibit. Specific dates and times to Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn be determined by each location. [2550 E William St] 8-11p Decatur Airport. Decatur Area Arts Council. Decatur Public Library. DJ David Lee Gallery 510. MU: Blue Connection. Lock Stock & Barrel Rock Springs Nature Center. [129 S Oakland] 10p Wildflour Artisan Bakery. EVERY FRIDAY & Monday, 1 SATURDAY Macon Resources Wine Tastings Charity Golf Tournament Free, The Decanter Fine Wines Team of 4. Includes lunch, dinner, [215 N Main St, 422.9463] goody bag, and golf and cart fees. 4-7p (Fr), 1-6 (Sa) $560 (team), South Side Country EVERY SATURDAY Club [1650 Cottage Dr] 11:30a-7p Farmers Market 6.2-6.4 Central Park [Decatur] 8a-12p Junior Golf Camp Saturday Produce Market 3-day camp for ages 5-17. Richland Community College Beginners focus on coordination, [One College Park] 8a-12p simple techniques and motor skills; advanced players take their swing Beginning Wheel Pottery to the next level. $55 ($50 with $20, CenterEarth Studio [135 N resident discount), Hickory Point Henderson St, Mt. Zion, www. centerearthstudio.com] 11a-12:30p Golf Course [727 W Weaver Rd, www.decatur-parks.org] 9-10:15a Critter Encounters Children ages 5-6 will participate in Wednesday, 3 hands-on activities with a different Chamber Business Breakfast story, animal, and zoo activity each $15 (adv), $20 (door), The Decatur Club [158 W Prairie, business. session! $10-12, Scovill Zoo [71 S decaturchamber.com] 7-8a Country Club Rd, www.decaturparks.org/scovill-zoo] 1-2:30p Book Discussion Barclay Public Library [220 S Main Macon Speedway Racing St, Warrensburg, 672.3621, barclay. Doors open at 5p, racing starts at 7p. $12 (general), free (ages 11 and lib.il.us] 10:30a under), Macon Speedway [205 N Books Between Bites Wiles St, Macon, 764.3000, www. Free, Decatur Public Library [130 maconracing.com] 7-9p N Franklin, www.friendsdpl.org] 12:15-1p Games on the Patio Bags, water pong, and giant Wednesday Women Jenga. Lock Stock & Barrel Perfect patio weather for great [129 S Oakland] 8p conversation and to try the new menu! St Nicholas Grille [101 S EVERY SATURDAY & Main St, jccaulkins@aol.com] 5-9p SUNDAY Homestead Prairie Farm Open House Tour a restored 1860s farm house. Free, Homestead Prairie Farm [3939 Nearing Ln] 1-4p
Thursday, 4 American Girl Club Maroa Public Library [305 Garfield St, Maroa, 794.3005, maroa.lib.il.us] 6-7:30p Chill on the Hill Feudin' Hillbillys. All ages event. $4 (general), free (12 and under), Fletcher Park [400 S Henderson St, Mt. Zion, MTZConventionCenter. com] 7-10p Friday, 5 Scovill Zoo Safari Summer Camp Children will learn about animals and their habitats. (Parents are welcome to stay for this camp; Museum exploration to take place on your own after this camp session). $10 (Members), $15 (general), Scovill Zoo [71 S Country Club Rd, www.decatur-parks.org/ scovill-zoo] 9-11a (ages 3-5), 1-3p (ages 6-8) First Friday Gallery Walk Tango music by Cuarteto Tanguero with tango performers Joe Grohens and Carlota, plus Argentine folktales by Rosario Barbieri and a taste of authentic cuisine. Make crafts and learning basic tango steps! Madden Arts Center [125 N Water] 5-7:30p
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June Events Season of Celebration Summer Concert Series 80's tribute band, Members Only. Enjoy festival food, games and the best bands in the Midwest. Free, Central Park [Decatur] 7p The Fabulous Hoedads Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn [2550 E William St] 8-11p Plan B Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 9p-1a 6.5 -6.6 Annual Rummage, Bake Sale & Luncheon Luncheon from 10:30a-1p. Dine in (Fr), take out (Sa). Homemade pulled pork platters ($8). Mt Calvary Lutheran Church [2055 S Franklin St] 7a-3p (Fr), 8a-1p (Sa) Saturday, 6 Pollination Celebration Discover the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem. Focus on hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Also learn about landscaping and native plants that attract these pollinators. Create a Mason Bee house to help attract bees to your garden or pollination pot to attract hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. $25, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 8:45a-4p
Project Purple Run 5K race and 2K walk/fun run. $20 (until 5.15), $25 (thru race day), St John's Lutheran Church [2727 N Union St, www.stjohnsdecatur. com] 9-11a Dulcimer Club Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln] 10a-12p Into the Wild: Canoeing 202 Learn from a short introduction to canoeing techniques, then learn hands-on in a canoe, and realize your skills by safely maneuvering a floating obstacle course on a small pond. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Register online by 6.5. Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 10a, 11a, 12p, 1p, or 2p Ees'aBella BellyDance Student Showcase Students perform belly dance, fashion show, raffles, giveaways, and more. $5 (suggested donation), Healing Arts Boutique & Studios [925 E Eldorado St, Ste 103] 3-5p Ice Cream Social Mt Zion United Methodist Church [1220 W Main St, Mt. Zion, mtzionumc.biz] 5-7p Rock n' Bowl Bowling from 6-10p, Gutterbound plays from 7-10p. Benefit for First Gig Rock Camp. $10 (includes 3 games of bowling & shoe rental), Pla-Mor Lanes [2121 N 22nd St] 6-10p 360 Band Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn [2550 E William St] 8-11p
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Double Shot Duo No cover charge. American Legion 105 [1535 Legion Dr] 8:30-11:30p Gnu Kung Fu Original songs blend Americana and Punk into a sound which bears their Midwestern roots. Free, Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland, donnieshomespun.com] 9p Third Shift Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 9p-12a 6.6-6.7 Wheel of Fortune The 36-foot Winnebago Wheelmobile is in search of contestants. Hickory Point Mall [1146 Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth, www.facebook.com/ events/1550709908547314] 12-4p Take A Step Back Through Time Multiple ticket discount. Pick up tickets at STEPS: 2815 N Main 5-7:30p (Mo-Th), 9-11a (Sa). $17 (door), Lincoln Square Theatre [145 N Main St, www. Lincolnsquaretheatre.com] 12:30p (Sa), 6p (Sa), 2:30p (Su) Sunday, 7 Ride United Riders of any skill are welcome. 10, 20, 40, or 60 miles. Low traffic roads, well stocked rest areas, well marked routes with map. Riding a route or not, everyone is welcome to celebrate at the finish line with lunch, frosty cold drinks, and raffle prize drawings. Free (kids 12 and under), $30 (standard), $50 (gold), $200 (elite), Fairview Park [1640 W Monument Hill Dr] 6:30a-1p Community Yoga Enjoy yoga in the great outdoors. Free, Nelson Park [2475 E Pavillion Dr] 10-11:30a
Children's Garden Day Discover how seeds grow. Children and their families will tour the gardens with a volunteer gardener, enjoy an activity, and create a craft to take home. Ages 6-12 with an adult buddy. No registration required. Free, Homestead Prairie Farm [3939 Nearing Ln] 2p James Armstrong Blues Band Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p Patty's Patio Party Nellie's Tavern [2717 N Main St] 5-8p Super Smash Brothers Tournament Double elimination bracket, prizes available. 40 tickets available. Ages 21+. After party featuring Vanilla Gorilla vs Dropper. $10 (pre-sale), $20 (walk-in), free (non-player), Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland, donnieshomespun.com] 9p Monday, 8 Farm Dreams Workshop Includes farm tour and supper. $20, Good Samaritan Inn [920 N Union St, thelandconnection.org/ farmdreams] 5-9p
PUBLISHER'S FAV! Young Philanthropist Giving Circle Social and Pickleball Clinic
Tuesday, 6.9 What the heck is Pickleball? What is the Young Philanthropists Giving Circle? Don't miss your chance to find out. Join the YPGC for a fun evening of Pickleball (instruction offered) and refreshments. RSVP to 429.3000 or cmoma@endowdecatur.org. Kiwanis Park [Redwood Ln, West End Decatur] 6p
Open Mic Night with Antone & Friends Antioch Christian Church [5409 E US Rt 36, accdecatur.org] 6-9p
6.9-6.11 Five Little Ducks Summer Mini-Camp 6.8-6.12 Quack! Quack! Learn about baby Brancher Camp ducks, their parents, and other Get acquainted with animals that common baby animals. Register live in Illinois through personal online by 6.8. $10/child (1hr), $12/ experiences, crafts, books, and child (1.5 hour), Rock Springs more. Guided hike exploring the Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, Sangamon River floodplain. Ages maconcountyconservation.org] 5-10. Lunch provided. $150, Illinois 9-10a (Ages 1-5, Tu), 10:30a-12p Raptor Center [5685 W Hill Rd, (Ages 3-5, Tu), 9-10a (Ages 3-5, We), illinoisraptorcenter.org] 10a-2p 9-10a (Ages,1-2, Th), 10:30-11:30a (Ages 1-5, Th) Tuesday, 9 Robotics Team Demonstration 6.9-6.14 The Zip-Tie Fighters robotics team Macon County Fair show you their cool robot! Argenta Carnival (Tu-Fr, 5p & Sa-Su, 1p), Go Public Library [100 E Water, Cart Racing, Grandstand (We 7p), Argenta] 1-2p Truck & Tractor Pulls, Grandstand (Th, 6:30p), Havener Rodeo, Game Night with Board Knight Grandstand (Fr & Sa, 7p), Music (Fr Lock Stock & Barrel & Sa), Demolition Derby (Su, 6p). [129 S Oakland] 6-10p Macon Country Fairgrounds [3700 N Westlawn Ave]
Wednesday, 10 If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Get cozy and enjoy your favorite snack of milk and cookies then decorate your own cookies and make easy no-bake treats to take home! $20 (member), $13 (non-member), Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, cmofil. org] 9-11a (ages 3-5), 1-3p (ages 6-8) Milkweed for Monarchs Learn how monarch butterflies depend on milkweed plants, and plant your own milkweed to take home. Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, www.decaturlibrary.org] 10a-12p Rhythm with RaeAnn RaeAnn the music teacher is bringing some of her students and they're all going to teach you about rhythm through song! Argenta Public Library [100 E Water, Argenta] 10-11a, Oreana Public Library [100 South Rt 48, Oreana, www. aopld.lib.il.us] 1-2p Movies in the Park Free, Nelson Park [2475 E Pavillion Dr] 7p 6.10-6.13 Decatur Commodores Sunnyside Invitational Watch some of the Midwest's most talented baseball. Sunnyside Park [1590 N Sunnyside Rd, decaturcommodores.com] Thursday, 11 Storytime Ages five and younger and their caregivers. Stories, crafts, games, songs, and more! Oreana Public Library [100 South Rt 48, Oreana, www.aopld.lib.il.us] 10-11a
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June Events Book Discussion The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man by W. Bruce Cameron. Argenta Public Library [100 E Water, Argenta, www.aopld.lib.il.us] 1:30-2:30p Frog & Toad Show Learn about amphibians! All ages. Register online by 6.10. $2 (person), Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 5:30-7p Chill on the Hill Shot Gun & Lace. All ages event. $4 (general), free (12 and under), Fletcher Park [400 S Henderson St, Mt. Zion, MTZConventionCenter. com] 7-10p Friday, 12 Under the Sea Summer Camp Children will learn about sea life and create crafts to bring the ocean home. $10 (members), $15 (general), Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, cmofil.org] 9-11a (ages 3-5), 1-3p (ages 6-8) Meet & Greet Kickoff Dinner, Drinks and Dancing Come out and meet Melanie Schelling and the Committee. $25, Beach House [2301 E Lakeshore Dr] 5-9 (food), 9p-12a (DJ, dancing and drinks) Shake the Lake Concert Third Shift & Clayton Anderson. Free, Nelson Park, 6p
Ice Cream Social Music by Ashley Riley. Ice cream is on us. For info, email apc.tina@comcast.net. Free, Argenta Presbyterian Church [281 N North St, Argenta, argentapresbyterian.com] 7p
Animal Crackers: Remarkable Reptiles Slither in and explore the amazing world of reptiles! Children ages 3-5 will read a story about reptiles, discover how snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles are all alike and different, meet a few coldblooded reptiles, and make a cool craft to take home to your den. $10-11, Scovill Zoo [71 S Country Club Rd, 421.7435, www.decaturparks.org] 9:30-10:15a & 11-11:45a
Bird on a Wire Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn [2550 E William St] 8-11p Solar Cadet Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland] 9p-1a 6.12-6.14 Decatur-Forsyth Classic Hickory Point Golf Course [Decatur, decaturforsythclassic.com] 7:30a Saturday, 13 Adam Carter Memorial 5K Fun run/walk. $25 (ind), $100 (family of 4 or more), Fairview Park [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, www. AdamCarterMemorial.com] 8-9a St Jude's Run 5K/10K thru Progress City. Scott Broyles will kiss a pig for every runner who crosses the finish line. Tour Richland’s new fitness center. $10 donation goes to St. Jude's. $10 (donation), Progress City [E 6th Progress St] 8a Scrap-n-Craft If you scrapbook, knit, bead or crochet, we’ll provide the space and nourishment to keep you going! Space is limited. $15, Illini Park Building [Warrensburg] 9a-4p 2nd Saturday Book Sale Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, 424.2900] 9:30a-12:30p
29th Annual Fairy Garden Tea Party Stories, chimes, and fairy dust precede an English high tea. $24, Mari-Mann Herb Farm [1405 MariMann Ln, www.mari-mann.com] 10a-12p Rhythm Within You: A Day of Drumming Learn how to hold a rhythm in a drum circle and rhythms from Africa and the Caribbean. $90, Healing Arts Boutique & Studios [925 E Eldorado St, Ste 103] 10a-4p Book Discussion Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, 672.3621, barclay. lib.il.us] 11a Grand Opening of the Local History Room Tour the new space, and view some of the interesting items in the Library's collection. Refreshments served. Ribbon cutting (1:15p). Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, www. decaturlibrary.org] 1-3p Kids Club: Teddy Bear Fair Bring your favorite teddy bear. Cartoon festival, music and games with prizes. $4 (adult), $1 (child), Fletcher Park: Recreation Center [400 S Henderson St, Mt. Zion, 864.5424] 2p
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National Get Outdoors Day Trail Walk Enjoy a guided walk in the woods with a naturalist. No registration required. Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 2p Dinner & Movie Meal, band, movie, cash bar. $28, Fletcher Park [400 S Henderson St, Mt. Zion, 864.5424, MTZConventionCenter.com] 7-11p
Family Science Sunday: Clean Energy Make a wind speed calculator from a protractor and a ping pong ball. Make a solar oven from a pizza box and make a treat using the power of the sun. Make ethanol from corn syrup. Recover oil from a well using carbon dioxide. Free (with admission), Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, 423.5437, cmofil.org] 2-4p
and games. Ages 5-10. $150, Illinois Raptor Center [5685 W Hill Rd, www. illinoisraptorcenter.org] 10a-2p
Tuesday, 16 Movie Day Oreana Public Library [100 South Rt 48, Oreana, www. aopld.lib.il.us] 1-3p
6.16-6.18 Little Skunk’s Hole Karaoke Summer Mini-Camp American Legion 105 Find out about night time [1535 Legion Dr] 7-11p animals that live right Canoe the Sangamon in your own backyard. Walkin' With Cash All equipment provided. Learn and Register online by 6.15. $10/ Celebration of the life and music explore. Must have at least one child (1hr), $12/child (1.5 of an American icon and an adult per canoe. Register online hour), Rock Springs Nature unforgettable tribute. $10, Decatur by 6.12. $25 (canoe), Rock Springs Center [3939 Nearing Ln, Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation. Plaza, decaturciviccenter.org] 7-9p maconcountyconservation.org] org] 9-10a (Ages 1-5, Tu), 5-8p 10:30a-12p (Ages 3-5, Tu), 5K Glow Run/Walk 9-10a (Ages 3-5, We), 9-10a Light up Forsyth Park with support 6.15-6.18 & 6.22-6.25 (Ages,1-2, Th), 10:30-11:30a for Baby TALK. $25, Forsyth Park 4-H Get Fit (begins 6.15) (Ages 1-5, Th) [501 Forsyth Park, Forsyth, www. Are you 8-18 years old? Come decu.com/5k] 8-10p Wednesday, 17 have fun and exercise with us. Yoga, zumba, piloxing, karate, kung Fire Station 55 Antics fu, cardio dance, piloxing barre, Meet Decatur fire fighters, Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn cardio on the go. Enjoy a healthy see their fire engine, and [2550 E William St] 8-11p snack. Register online. $10, Decatur learn about fire safety. PreGypsy Family YMCA [220 W McKinley, registration/pre-payment The 1970's hit band! $25, Lincoln www.decaturymca.org] 2-3p required. $10 (member), $13 Square Theatre [145 N Main St, (non-member), Children's 6.15-6.19 www.Lincolnsquaretheatre.com] Museum of Illinois [55 S YMCA Basketball Camp 8:30-10:30p Country Club Rd, cmofil. Ages 4-6 ($30/member, $50/ org] 9-11a (ages 3-5), 1-3p Sunday, 14 prospective), Ages 7-10 ($45/ (ages 6-8) Bluegrass Music Jams member, $65/prospective), Open to the public. Free, Rock 6.17 & 6.24 Decatur Family YMCA [220 W Springs Nature Center McKinley, decaturymca.org] 9-10a Golf Pro Tips Night [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcounty (ages 4-6), 10-11:30a (ages 7-10) Join pros on the range and conservation.org] 1-4p have all the range balls Beginning Birders Camp you can hit! Junior golfers Annual Garden Walk Local Illinois birds discussed. Learn encouraged. $10/indv, $15 Self-guided tour of six unique about families of birds, how they /family, Hickory Point Golf gardens and see new things to try use their beaks, and what their Course [727 W Weaver Rd, in your own yard! $10 (adv), $12 beaks can tell us about what they www.decatur-parks.org] (day of ), Various [web.extension. eat - all through experiments 6-7p illinois.edu/dmp] 2-6p Pork Pie & the North End Allstars Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p
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June Events Thursday, 18 Book Club The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, www. decaturlibrary.org] 1p Blues in Central Park Howard & the White Boys. Free, Central Park [Decatur] 6p (vendors open), 7-10p (music) Chill on the Hill Missconduct. All ages event. $4 (general), free (12 and under), Fletcher Park [400 S Henderson St, Mt. Zion] 7-10p Friday, 19 Buggin’ Out Summer Camp If creepy-crawlers fascinate your child, put their bravery to the test! Explore a variety of bugs with a visit from insect experts. $10 (Members), $15 (general), Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, cmofil.org] 9-11a (ages 3-5), 1-3p (ages 6-8) 28th Annual Chamber Golf Outing Lunch, practice range, green fees, cart, and hor d' oeuvres. $125 (player), $500 (team of 4), Red Tail Run Golf Course [520 W Grove Rd] 11a-5p All American Girl & Friends Tea Party Dress in your best and bring your favorite doll or stuffed friend. Games and art activities, movie and popcorn, fancy tea with lots of yummy goodies! Ages 6+. $20/
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child (adult free with paying child), Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, Madden Arts Center [125 N Water] maconcountyconservation.org] 5-8p 10p-12a
Summer Splash Jimmy Buffet style sounds of The Boat Drunks. Table decorating contest, silent auction, hors d'oeuvres and margaritas. $45 (ind), $400 (table of 10). A fundraiser to support Gallery 510 aiding in the development of visual arts in area schools. The Decatur Club [158 W Prairie] 6p Family Fun Night Activities and healthy snack provided. $5 (prospective member), free (member), Decatur Family YMCA [220 W McKinley, www.decaturymca.org] 6:30-8p
6.19-6.20 Forsyth Family Fun Festival Carnival rides, community cookout, Village People vs. Youth League softball game, parade, Taste of Forsyth, entertainment, 5K (8a, Sa). Forsyth Park [501 Forsyth Park, Forsyth, forsythvillage.us] Macon Street Festival Twilight Parade (6:30p, Fr). Live music, backyard BBQ contest, 5K fun run/walk (8:30a, Sa), car show, arts and crafts, beer/wine tent, dog show, activities for kids of all ages including giant bowling and a climbing wall, kickball, & food! Macon [www.facebook.com/ maconstreetfest]
New Jerusalem Singers Free will offering, First Southern Baptist Church of Boody [210 Main Saturday, 20 4-H Dog Obedience Show St, Boody] 7-8p Progress City [E 6th Progress St] Men Are from Mars, Fun Run/Walk & Car Cruise Women Are from Venus 1-mile and 3-mile option. Fun run/ A hilarious show for couples. walk (7:30a). Pre-registration not Starring John Frusciante! required. Any cash donation to $40, Decatur Civic Center participate, Coffee Connection [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, www. decaturciviccenter.org] 7:30-9:30p [2505 N Main St] 7-10a WDCR Run/Walk for the Talk West End Boogie Project Chip timed. For 5K run. Nelson Park Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn [2475 E Pavillion Dr, 433.1396] 8a [2550 E William St] 8-11p Dulcimer Club Barclay's Backyard Theatre Playing live music. Free, Rock Barclay Public Library [220 S Main Springs Nature Center [3939 St, Warrensburg, barclay.lib.il.us] Nearing Ln] 10a-12p 8:30-10p Summer Strut Stop in for some fun and games! Midnight Fishing Coziahr H-D [150 W Marion Ave, Fish the cattail ponds at night. Forsyth] 10a-4p We recommend lit bobbers and worms. Ages 8+. Register online Serena Davis Benefit by 6.18. $5 (person), Rock Springs Food, drinks, raffle, silent auction, live entertainment. Timbuktu [5843 E State Rt 36] 12-5p
Super Kids Club Big screen classic cartoons, comedy short, birthday party games and prizes. $5 (adult), Free (12 and under), Lincoln Square Theatre [145 N Main St, www. Lincolnsquaretheatre.com] 2p 3D Archery Take aim at realistic 3D animal targets featuring bears, deer, turkey, and more. Basic instruction provided. Ages 10+. Register online by 6.19. $7 (person), Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 5-7p Nothing You've Been Through Has Been Wasted Play by Virginia A Cooper. $10 (donation), RCC: Shilling Center [One College Park, 429.3544] 7p
Night Hike Bring your sense of adventure as we head down the trail at night. Investigate natural features and test your night vision. Register online by 6.19. $3 (person), Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln] 10-11:30p 6.22-6.25, 6.29-6.30 BOSS Musical Theatre Camp Learn teamwork, musical theatre techniques, and skills in preparation for an exciting final show with sets, costumes, props and lights. Ages 6-18. $190 ($175 with resident discount), Poage Arts & Recreation Center [2020 N Oakland] 9a-12p
6.22-6.26 Collage A children's art experience. Grades K (completed)-6. $10, Tabernacle Bad Medicine Baptist Church [650 N Wykles Dr] No cover charge. American Legion 9a-12p 105 [1535 Legion Dr] 8-11p Youth Raptor Camp Shades of Gray Raptor identification, natural Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn history, mortality, populations, [2550 E William St] 8-11p instincts, habitat, rehab, handling & more! Ages 11-15. $150, Illinois Salt Rock Jones Band Raptor Center [5685 W Hill Rd, Lock Stock & Barrel illinoisraptorcenter.org] 10a-2p [129 S Oakland] 9p-1a
Decatur Soccer Complex [1 Educational Park, www. midstatesoccer.com] 9:3010a & 5:30-6p
Non-Fiction Book Club Crossfire: The Plot that Killed Kennedy by Jim Marrs. Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, www.decaturlibrary.org] 1p MidState Summer Youth Soccer Ages 5-7 learn passing, dribbling and coordination. $47 ($41 with resident discount), Decatur Soccer Complex [1 Educational Park, midstatesoccer.com] 6-6:45p
6.23-6.25 Mary Mary Quite Contrary Summer Mini-Camp Colors, textures, and shapes! We will discover plants and gardens with our senses. Register online by 6.22. $10/ child (1hr), $12/child (1.5 hour), Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation. org] 9-10a (Ages 1-5, Tu), Jr High Camp Sunday, 21 10:30a-12p (Ages 3-5, Tu), Love 4 You 2015 Camp Theme. One Hundred Years Ago: 9-10a (Ages 3-5, We), 9-10a 6th-8th grades. Registration The Great War (Ages,1-2, Th), 10:30-11:30a required. $185, Camp Warren [4225 (Ages 1-5, Th) Dr. Dan Guillory, Professor Camp Warren Ln] 3-10p Emeritus of Millikin University, Wednesday, 24 introduces us to the forgotten Journey Off the Map VBS Party in the U.S.A. war and the changes it brought All children from Pre-K to 5th Come celebrate our to the battlefield, life on the grade are invited. Games, snacks, nation’s birthday! Learn Decatur homefront, women's crafts, worship, story time, and the significance of roles, and more. No registration the mobile Scovill Zoo. PreIndependence Day, make required. Free, Rock Springs registration requested. Antioch patriotic crafts, and enjoy Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, Christian Church [5409 E US Rt 36, old-fashioned games. maconcountyconservation.org] 2p accdecatur.org] 6-8p Pre-registration and preThe Smokers Blues Band payment are required. Tuesday, 23 Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p MidState Little Kritters Soccer Limited space available. Ages 3-4, story book provided that $10 (member), $13 Couples/Singles Dance highlights animal characters who (non-member), Children's Band: BAM! $10, Knights of possess unique soccer skills. Learn Museum of Illinois Columbus Hall [520 E North St, 875.3090, dancingdates.com] 5-8p soccer skills through fun activities. [55 S Country Club Rd, cmofil.org] 9-11a (ages 3-5), $50 ($42 with resident discount), 1-3p (ages 6-8)
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June Events Thursday, 25 Chill on the Hill Jac Freeze Band. All ages event. $4 (general), free (12 and under), Fletcher Park [400 S Henderson St, Mt. Zion, MTZConventionCenter. com] 7-10p
Family Camp Outs: Birds, Birds, Birds! Dinner around the campfire, an evening tour, animal encounters, train ride and light breakfast. Bring your tent and sleeping bag. $25 (person), $100 (family up to 6), Scovill Zoo [71 S Country Club Rd, www.decatur-parks.org/scovillzoo] 6p-9a
West End Boogie Project No cover charge. American Legion Shake the Lake Concert 105 [1535 Legion Dr] 8-11p Ruthie Collins, Adam Sanders, and Adam Craig. Free, Nelson Park Friday, 26 [2475 E Pavillion Dr] 6p Make a Mess-terpiece Summer Camp National Freedom Let your child tap into his or her Day Banquet inner Picasso with this messy art Rev TJ Jackson, Pastor of Bright camp. Little artists will be Morning Star. Limited tickets. encouraged to let their creativity $50, $25 (student), Heartland flow while they create one-ofCommunity Church: Grand Palace a-kind art. $10 (Members), $15 [3253 N Brush College Rd] 6:30-8p (general), Children's Museum of Season of Celebration Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, Summer Concert Series cmofil.org] 9-11a (ages 3-5), 1-3p St Louis partyrock dance band (ages 6-8) Dr Zhivegas. Enjoy festival food, Independence Day 1860 games. Free, Central Park [Decatur] Vintage base ball game, tours of 7p the Homestead Prairie Farm, a Evening Campfire chance to play historic games, Hear stories, play games, and a concert by the Rock Springs roast marshmallows. Enjoy the Dulcimer Club, and an ice heat and light from a blazing fire cream social! Free, Rock Springs as traditional Native American Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, lore takes you to centuries maconcountyconservation.org] past. Register online by 6.25. $2 12-4p (person), $10 (family), Griswold Big Blue Golf Outing Conservation Area [9896 Meridian Four-person scramble (individuals Rd, Blue Mound] 8-10p welcome). Greens fees, lunch, Sugar Tree dinner, prizes and your very own Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn Millikin polo shirt. $125, Hickory [2550 E William St] 8-11p Point Golf Course [727 W Weaver Rd, athletics.millikin.edu] 1-5p 6.26-6.27 Finders Market More than 70 vendors offering fabulous antiques, vintage,
handcrafts, primitives, art, boutique, produce, foods, drinks and fun! $5, Progress City [E 6th Progress St] 3-7p (Fr), 9a-3p (Sa)
6.26-6.28 Church Sesquicentennial Celebration Music 5p (Fr), 1-5p (Sa), 10:30a (Su), food 12p & 5p (Sa), 12:30 (Su) 5p (Sa), bounce house. Garver Brick United Methodist Church [5280 Garver Church Rd] 5p (Fr), 12-8p (Sa), 9a-2p (Su) Saturday, 27 Come Together Let's Walk Not Just a Walk in the Park-fight against ovarian, breast and cervical cancer. $20 (early registration), $25 (late registration - after June 1), $30 (day of ), $10 (children), Fairview Park [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, www.cometogetherletswalk.com] 7a-12p Maroa Liberty Festival 5K Liberty Run (8a), baseball tournament (9a), parade (10a), softball tournament (11a), vendor fair (11a-4p), pork chop dinner (5p), bags tournament (5:30p), fireworks (dusk). Downtown Maroa [www. maroaillinois.gov] 8a-9p African American Cultural Museum Grand Re-Opening Free, African-American Cultural Museum [235 W Eldorado, www. african-americancultural.org] 11a All American Pet Birthday Party Come to the shelter, bring a treat or a birthday gift to a homeless animal, and spend some time with a shelter companion pet. Adoption Specials, refreshments, door prizes. Macon County Animal Control and Care Center [2820 E Parkway Dr, dmcasf.org] 12-4p
Johnny Vodka Tuesday, 30 Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 9p-1a Farm to Table Cooking Take on the challenge Homespun Reggae: Volume II of learning how to cook Dub Heezy[STL] + Nerd Noize. $5, yummy food straight from Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 the farm with Chef Rogiers S Oakland, www.facebook.com/ in the Richland Community SwiftAgencyMO/events] 10p-12a College culinary kitchens. Cooking class is open to Sunday, 28 youth ages 8-12 years old. DGS General Meeting RCC: Shilling Center [One The Presidents' Ladies presented College Park] 1-4p by Ruth Cortright. Look into the Women's Ride lives of some of the extraordinary Kids Day Coziahr H-D [150 W Marion Ave, first ladies who made their mark Forsyth] 1p Lock Stock & Barrel on the White House, the nation, [129 S Oakland] 3-5p Will You Accept this Rose? and the role of women in the Bid for Bachelor/Bachelorettes with United States. Meeting and READiculous Vendor Show. See Facebook for research time following. Open to Summer Reading more details. $20, AIW Hall [2882 N the public. Decatur Genealogical Program: Read to the Dinneen St, www.facebook.com/ Society [1255 W South Side Dr, Rhythm reward. Any child melanieschellingstatefarmagent] www.rootsweb.ancestry. (including pre-readers) 5:30p com/~ildecgs] 1-4p with a Decatur Public Library card, or in the care Reverse Raffle Preschool Peepers: of an adult with a DPL card Ages 21+. 1:200 chance of winning Ants Go Marching can participate. Rewards $10,000! One ticket admits two Discover these six-legged critters throughout the summer. people, with dinner catered by as you hear a story and take a Decatur Public Library Bizou. Prizes, raffles, silent auction, walk in search of ants. Ages 3-5 [130 N Franklin, www. wine wall. $125, Decatur Masonic with an adult buddy. Register decaturlibrary.org] 6:30p Temple [224 W William St, cmofil. online by 6.26. Free, Rock Springs org] 6-9:30p 6.30-7.2 Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 2p Twinkle Twinkle Little Victory Trio Star Summer Mini-Camp Maranatha Assembly of God [555 Tour the Oglesby Mansion The night's sky provides W Imboden Dr] 6p Tour the restored home of Illinois its own type of fireworks Governor Richard J. Oglesby. year round. Join us as we Waggin' Tails Fundraiser Encounter the lives of its family dabble in the colors and Featuring DJ Stevie Ray Karaoke. members as you discover late designs of the canvas Food, drink, games, raffle. Sliderz nineteenth-century lifestyles above our heads. Register [5995 E Route 36, dmcasf.org] and architecture. $2 (donation), online by 6.29. $10/child 6-11p Oglesby Mansion [421 W William, (1hr), $12/child (1.5 hour), Brian Shartzer as Garth Brooks 429.9422, www.oglesbymansion. Rock Springs Nature org] 2-4p With special guest -- Hillbilly Center [3939 Nearing Ln, Hangover. Doors open at maconcountyconservation. The Return of Rick Lewis 6p. $10, Lincoln Square org] 9-10a (Ages 1-5, Tu), & Green Eyed Lady Theatre [145 N Main St, www. Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p 10:30a-12p (Ages 3-5, Tu), Lincolnsquaretheatre.com] 7p 9-10a (Ages 3-5, We), 9-10a Jazz in June (Ages,1-2, Th), 10:30-11:30a Karaoke The Symphony Guild of Decatur (Ages 1-5, Th) American Legion 105 presents The Millikin Jazz Quartet. [1535 Legion Dr] 7-11p Purchase tickets at the Decatur Area Arts Council (125 N Water). Bad Medicine 6:30p (cash bar), 7p (dinner), 6:30Elmer's Ol'e Time Inn 9:30p (music). $40, Beach House [2550 E William St] 8-11p [2301 E Lakeshore Dr] 6:30-9:30p Ground Squirrels Vintage Base Ball Game No gloves, no fear. Cheer for your home team, the Rock Springs Ground Squirrels, competing in a game of vintage base ball using authentic 1858 rules against the St. Louis Perfectos. Free, Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 12p
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Girl Power in Bloom By Heather Meadows
Rock wall climbing, STEM lab, a teaching kitchen and more…that’s what Girl Scout Camps are made of! We’re talking CampTastic, a five-week camp, each with a different theme, plus several one-day camps and two field trips. Camp Director Stacy Marksberry is excited about this year’s events and their potential to impact girls’ lives. “Camp is a positive place. Girls come to camp and feel safe, learn self-respect and practice teamwork,” she says. “We encourage them to make new friends and try new things. This experience builds confidence. Our activities require critical thinking and reinforce positive values.” Stacey wants all girls to be able to experience these camps, which is why the financial aid opportunities that are offered are so important. Campers do not have to be in a Girl Scout troop to attend camp. CampTastic, the day camps and field trips are open to every girl in 1st-5th grade, regardless of Girl Scout affiliation. continued ON PAGE 30
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GIRL POWER FROM PAGE 29 The Decatur Urban Program Center will hold the 5-week camps. Each week follows a different theme that involves girl-led topics along with traditional camp activities. These 5-week day camps are from 9 am to 4 pm. Before and after care is offered at no additional charge. So parents are able to drop off any time after 7:30 am and need to have campers picked up by 5:30 pm. The fee for this camp, including the before and after care, is $110 per week, per girl, and financial aid is available. Lunch, a snack and a camp t-shirt are provided.
fee is $20 per girl, and lunch and a snack are included. “From Trash to Treasure,” a day camp on Friday, June 12, will allow girls to make masterpieces out of recycled materials. “Shake, Rattle and Roll” will be held on Tuesday, June 30. A Millikin University music professor will attend this camp, and girls will explore how music is made, get their hands on different instruments and listen and discuss styles of music from all over the world. On Tuesday, July 28, girls will be observant and search for clues to solve the “Case of the Cookie Caper.” Campers will interrogate suspects, take One-Day Camps are another option for girls. fingerprints and communicate in code as they These camps are held from 9 am to 4 pm and, solve this mystery! again, before and after care is provided. The
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Two summer trips are also offered. The first is on July 1. Campers will spend an unforgettable day at the St. Louis City Museum. The second trip is to Knight’s Action Park in Springfield on July 30. The fee for each of these trips is $35. What a small fee for such big adventures! Remember, campers do not have to be in a Girl Scout troop to participate in the excitement. Girl Power is in full bloom this summer!
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Summertime’s fun time, and camps are just the start! So we asked veteran camper and fun-haver Keith Worland, Youth and Family Director and head of Camp Sokkia for the Decatur Family YMCA, for his best tips for finding fun all around Macon County. Favorite summertime activity Throughout the summer you’ll see my family and me running all over Decatur. We’ll be exploring Rock Springs, playing at a local park or running around Scovill Zoo. I’m amazed at how much Decatur has to offer a family.
Favorite family outing My kids love the Children’s Museum. It’s the perfect place for them to run and play on days that it’s too hot or cold to be outside. I can only guess how many hours of my life been have spent playing cashier for my little girl in the Museum’s pretend grocery store.
Most unexpected thing to do in Decatur Recently, my family discovered Geocaching. I’ve known about this activity for a few years, but my family has just recently tried it and it is so much fun! Geocaching is like a family treasure hunt using the GPS on your phone. 32 | June 2015
Most unexpected thing to do at Camp Sokkia A lot of the time, campers don’t even know they are learning, but they are. On top of the swim lessons weekly for the campers, we also offer opportunities for campers to learn new skills and try new things. One of my favorite areas of camp is the garden. I love the fact that our campers get dirty planting and weeding and they get to try food straight out of the garden.
Most fun you can have at Camp Sokkia One of my favorite games is called Gaga. Players stand inside a small wood octagon pit and a ball is placed on the ground. You can hit the ball with your hands, but if the ball hits below your knees, you are out. It only lasts a couple of minutes, but it’s so much fun!
Something about Camp Sokkia that would surprise the average Decaturite I think people would be surprised how active we are at Camp Sokkia. We swim at the Y twice a week and go on a big field trip at least once a week. Our field trips include some amazing water parks, a minor league baseball game, and the State Fair. The YMCA’s goal is to send the Campers home tired, dirty and ready for more.
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