June 2016 Thrive Entertainment Guide

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE CHALLENGE: Kenney's Ace Hardware

BONUS

French Fried 5K & Street Party FATHER'S DAY G I FT G U I D E

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Jun 2016

CUBA COMES TO LIFE IN DECATUR ART SPEAK// L.A. Gallery Shows FOOD DUDE// Guide to Food Trucks SPOTLIGHT// Open Decks Night

# BEHIND THE THRIVE We couldn’t resist this behind-the-scenes gem from our French Fried 5K shoot (and not just because we’re French fry fans)!

Each month photographers like Alida Duff Sullivan of Hulida Productions work their magic to bring our words to life (ketchup not required).

This month is no exception, as they’re helping us weave a spell of entertainmentworthy proportions with all Macon County offers for June. Speaking of magic, how about running for food? Hit the French Fried 5K and it’s reality!

Donnie’s keeps the winning combination of food and entertainment working every Thursday when the region’s hottest DJs hit the stage for Open Deck Night.

Want some culture with your food?

Experience the magic of Cuba with a first-hand transport to the forbidden land through the Decatur Area Arts Council’s International Arts Experience.

Or soak in the local culture with L&L Studio’s monthly LA (Local Artists) Gallery Show.

One thing’s for certain – June’s jumpin’ in Macon County!

P.S. Wondering who took the photo on this page? Hugh Sullivan (Videographer and CoOwner at Hulida Productions) captured this action shot along with hilarious behind-thescenes video we'll share later this month!

On the Cover: Travis Lickey Photo by Alida Duff Sullivan issue #85 | June 2016 | www.thrivedecatur.com

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Out & About A look back at last month’s happenings

Business Expo The Decatur Celebration announced the king and queen candidates and the headliners during the Greater Decatur Chamber Business Expo on May 5.

Headliners include 38 Special, Morris Day & the Time, Thompson Square, and Too White Crew, with more to be announced in the coming weeks. Support the Celebration by attending any number of the king and queen fundraising events that will take place this summer. Visit decaturcelebration.com for more details.

Oakwood

The first Oakwood Street Festival of the 2016 season had a great entertainment line-up including Noah's Back Alley Blues, who moved inside to Lock Stock & Barrel due to weather.

The skies cleared up briefly, and Ravenhill, a rock band from Nashville, TN, returned to the outdoor stage to close down the festival.

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Out & About

A look back at last month’s happenings

Baby TALK Lullaby Concert Baby TALK's Lullaby Concert, hosted in the Children's Department of the Decatur Public Library, featured classic lullaby sounds performed by Dr. Michael Luxner and the Millikin University String Arts Ensemble.

Families were encouraged to attend the concert in their pajamas and enjoyed interactive fingerplays and a bedtime story narrated by a special guest.

Illinois Junior Academy of Science Millikin University hosted the Illinois Junior Academy of Science Exposition, which brought hundreds of middle school and high school students and their families from all over the state to Decatur. More than 1,000 science research projects were on display during the competition held at the DISC.

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Pipe Dreams Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre wrapped up its 2015-16 season with What I Didn't Learn in College, a raunchy comedy that follows a recent college graduate after he moves into a house with three beer guzzling frat-types.

Shovelhead at Donnie's Shovelhead, a Central Illinois rock band based out of Decatur, performed at Donnie's Homespun Pizza on May 14.

Shovelhead plays everything from killer '90s covers to today's Top 40 artists as well as original music.

Daily Brew

The Perfect Pair in Warrensburg unveiled a new coffee shop at its spring Open House in May. The Daily Brew's grand opening featured signature roasts, coffee cake, cinnamon rolls and mango tea. The coffee shop offers a quaint seating area and drivethru service.

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THE FOOD DUDE

Catching lunch at a great food truck is a bit of a moving target sometimes. Am I right?

Here in Macon County, we have a plethora of quality options – too many to include all in one issue.

So, this Food Dude decided to bring your attention to a cross-section of Decatur. The strip, if you will.

CARTER'S FISH & CHIPS

GYRO KING

[EAST PERSHING RD & NORTH 22ND ST]

[EAST PERSHING RD & MLK JR DR]

This is the place for your Friday fish fix. If you're like Food Dude, you'll get excited about the Okra and Corn Fritter sides!

If you love Gyros, this truck tops our list. The cucumber sauce is on point and the meat is always perfect off the rotissiere. If you have a sweet tooth like this Food Dude, the fresh-baked Baklava is a MUST!

CASH ONLY | Fr-Sa 11-7

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BURRITO TRUCK 1 & 2

[PERSHING RD BETWEEN MLK JR DR & 51 N]

Two trucks = twice the options! The original truck serves burritos, tacos, and quesadillas.

Burrito truck II adds tamales and nachos (we highly recommend pork). Be sure to try both green sauces. One is a spicy green chile the other is a cool quacamole–YUM! CASH ONLY | We-Sa 11-6

GUIDE TO DECATUR FOOD TRUCKS

by T. F. DUDE

The Food Dude is not a professional food critic. He just really, really likes food.

HOURS OF OPERATION: Times listed are typical hours. Remember, these are trucks! They're flexible and that's one of the things we love about them. Food trucks occasionally travel to festivals, etc., and times may vary.

JUMBO TENDERLOINS [OAKLAND AVE & GRAND AVE]

PINKZ

[WEST PERSHING ST NEAR OAKLAND AVE]

Pinkz is newest on the food truck scene and seems to have the most selection with burgers, sandwiches, and fries. There's more research "work" to be done, but the top two contenders so far are the Orlando (think classic Cuban) and Cali (grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, cucumber, tomato, and an amazing sauce that brings it together perfectly).

CASH OR CREDIT/DEBIT | Tu-Su 10:30-6:30

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ART SPEAK

by Lindsey Harrison

Local Artists Take the Spotlight at L.A. Gallery Shows

Industrial Canvas by Casey Wilen

Each month L & L Studio curates L.A. Gallery Show (Local Artists Gallery Show), a monthly art show based solely on the art that Decatur-area artists share in the Facebook group New and Growing Artists of Central Illinois. Planning and organizing an art exhibit from a social media group has opened opportunities for those who may not have shared their artwork before or may not have an outlet other than posting photos on Facebook or Instagram.

Since the group was started in January, many skilled artists have emerged from the online woodwork to network with other artists, share ideas, ask questions and just enjoy the positive atmosphere of the art group.

L.A. Gallery Show takes place on the second Saturday of March through September in the halls of Heroic Age Art Center. Featured artists have included teachers from local schools, tattoo artists, college and high school students and other talented individuals who share their art in the group. Each show is vastly different, showcasing many different mediums, sizes and styles.

Come out and enjoy hors d'oeuvres, coffee bar, great people and amazing artwork!

GET THERE: L.A. Gallery Show Second Saturday of March through September (next edition 10 am June 11) L&L Studio Heroic Age Art Center, 145 S. Henderson St., Mt. Zion, 201-0596 Metal pterodactyl by Samuel Tucker

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Find them on Facebook or visit www.landlstudiomtz.com

Lindsey is a local artist who pools talents with her mother Laura to create L & L Studio, located at Heroic Age Art Center in Mt. Zion.

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Sunday, June 19 Dave & Friends 3-6p Sunday, June 26 Dave Weld Blues Band 3-6p

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SPOTLIGHT

Caitlin Loethen Photo: Hugh Sullivan

DJs Throw Down Thursdays at Donnie’s

Hit Oakland Avenue on a Thursday night, and if the enticing aroma doesn’t pull you in, the pumpin’ beats are sure to do it. Musical mecca Donnie’s Homespun Pizza has a smash hit in its Open Deck Night, hosted each week by Millikin University student Ryan Bodine.

Every Thursday evening, beginning at 9:30 pm and lasting until midnight or later, DJs of all genres have the opportunity to exhibit edgy artistic mastery to a crowd ages 21 and older.

Performers plug their own turntables into a four-channel mixer via RCA input, with lights, PA, sub and DJ table provided. Every week, approximately three to five DJs perform a 20-30-minute set with their group, with some traveling from as far as St. Louis, Missouri, to participate. Most play electronic music and also tap into other subcategories under the genre known as EDM and Dubstep, which some may also know as “Techno.”

Front House Manager Kimi Harper says Open Deck Night is a relatively new event, started in 12 | June 2016

late 2015. It piggybacks on Donnie’s Wednesday Open Mic Night (Decatur’s longest running), and has steadily increased its following since the start. “A mixed crowd of locals, Millikin students—especially French foreign exchange students” populate the events, she says, and also take advantage Donnie’s drink specials—$2 PBRs and $3 well drinks.

Maybe Madonna said it best: “Hey Mister DJ put a record on; I wanna dance with my baby!” And here in Decatur, Illinois, if you want to give a shout out to a DJ, Donnie’s Homespun Pizza is just the place to do it every Thursday evening.

GET THERE: Open Deck Night Thursdays, 9:30 pm Donnie’s Homespun Pizza 126 S. Oakland St., Decatur

Caitlin Loethen is a freelance writer and music enthusiast.

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Run to Eat

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Eat

Local photographer Travis Lickey begins his Couch to French Fried 5K program at Fairview Park, Decatur.

to Run? Pick Your Pleasure at the French Fried 5K Written by Beth DeBouck Photos by Alida Duff Sullivan

It’s a fundraiser for the Decatur Celebration, but—unlike a lot of diet fads—this quirky, semihealth conscious event won’t ask you to say no to the foods you love the most. Behold, the French Fried 5K. Even though it may sound like an oxymoron (jumbo shrimp, anyone?), this family-friendly event offers options for serious runners as well as serious “funners.” Funners—who can walk, run or even rent a golf cart—will be able to stop along the way and indulge in tasty treats like beer, donuts, corndogs, pizza, ice cream and French fries. Along the route, you’ll also find entertainment in the form of jugglers, musical performers, dancers and costumed characters.

Um, did I mention there’s also a giant street party at the end, too? Crossing the finish line rewards you with a Taste of Decatur-style street party in Central Park featuring live music by MissCONDUCT plus food from local purveyors including Sloan’s Calzones, Lincoln Lounge, Robbie’s Grille, Coney McKane’s, The Wharf, Beach House, Heinkel’s and TKG Wing Heaven.

Food and drink tickets are included in the registration fee, and additional tickets can also be purchased during the event. Each food sample will be one ticket. Food tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10. Drinks are $5 for alcohol and $3 for pop or water.

Denise Albert, a resident of Decatur’s West End, along with her sister Emily Albert and friend Drew Hartrich are a group of participants getting geared up for the French Fried 5K. More on page 16

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French Fried 5K from page 15

Denise, who is an avid cyclist of six years and works for the governor as Director of Constituent Affairs, says this will be her third time participating in a local race. “I think it’s awesome we’re having more events like this in Decatur and that people seem to be supporting them,” she says. “We need things like this to get people engaged in our community.”

Emily, an Investigations and Process Improvements Manager at Akorn, Inc., shares similar sentiments. “It sounds like a great event to support the Decatur Celebration,” she says, “I love going to all the events downtown, and this is something new and unique.”

Drew, owner of landscaping business Natural Edge, has a much simpler take on his decision to sign up. “I’m just looking forward to the food. Not the running,” he says. “I don’t really

even know what we’re getting into. I just heard ‘French fried,’ and I was sold.”

Want to run for fun? You can. Want to run for food? You can. Just show the city of Decatur a little love? You can do that, too. Sign up on your own or come with a group. Heck, you can even bypass the running and go straight to the party.

Event organizers are encouraging everyone to dress up in costume if they feel like it.

“We’re excited to introduce this event to the community as a fundraiser for the Decatur Celebration,” says Lori Sturgill, event organizer and Producer/Director of Decatur Celebrations, Inc. “We expect attendance for this event to grow each year just as the Decatur Celebration has for the past 30 years!”

Beth DeBouck is a freelance writer and funner.

At last, Travis savors his victory.

Special thanks to Paco's Sol Bistro for the particularly photogenic crinkle fries.

Numerous fries were, in fact, harmed during this photo shoot.

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June

Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!

EVERY DAY June Art in Decatur Each location with a unique art exhibit. Specific dates and times to be determined by each location. Blue Connection [117 N Water St], Decatur Airport [910 S Airport Rd], Decatur Area Arts Council [125 N Water St], Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin St], RCC: Erlanson Gallery [One College Park], Gallery 510 [160 E Main St, gallery510.org], MU: Perkinson Gallery [1184 W Main], Rock Springs Nature Center [3939 Nearing Ln] EVERY MONDAY Tiny Tots Tennis (thru 7.25) Ages 3-5. $36, Fairview Park: Tennis Center [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, decatur-parks.org] 9 & 9:30a Music & Movement A fun music program for infants (6-18 mo) and their caregivers.

Sing interactive songs, investigate instruments, and learn sign language.

Registration required. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion, mtzion.lib.il.us] 9:30-10a Teen Time Emoji book translations, Perler bead creations, duct tape art, and more!

Teens 7th grade-age 18. Registration required. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion, mtzion.lib.il.us] 1-2p Let's Get Fit (thru 6.20) Different activities each week.

Free, Fairview Park [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, ctletswalk@att. net, cometogetherletswalk.com] 5:30-6:15p Pickleball League (thru 7.31) 8-week doubles pool play games and a double-elimination tournament.

Ages 16+. For info, call Rachael at 429.3472 or stop by the DISC. $80, Cresthaven Park [660 W Arthur Port, decatur-parks.org] 6-10p Monday Night Fun Run (except 6.20) 1- and 3-mile fun run/walk. Free, Fleet Feet Sports [1090 W Wood St, fleetfeetdecaturil.com] 6-7p Municipal Band Central Park [Decatur] 7-9p

Country Line Dance $6, Knights of Columbus Hall [520 E North St] 7-8p (Class), 8-9 (Dance) EVERY MONDAY WEDNESDAY Staley Striders Track & Field Club Ages 6+ focus on short and longdistance running techniques, plus a variety of field events. $26, Fairview Park: Tennis Center [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, decatur-parks.org] 4:30 (Tu/Th), 5:30p (We) EVERY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY Greater Decatur Youth Band Students grades 4-10 looking for superior summer instruction; includes performances. $75, Kirkland Fine Arts Center [1184 W Main, decatur-parks. org] 9-11:45a Summer Strings (thru 7.25) Ages 7-16, two sessions offered.

Summer Orchestra (9-9:45a), Summer Strings (10-10:45a), Reading Orchestra (11 -11:45a). $75, MacArthur High School [1 Educational Park, decaturparks.org] 9-11:45a EACH MONDAY-FRIDAY Earth Adventures Summer Camp Ages 6-12. Hiking, swimming, crafts, games, canoeing, and more. New "expedition" each week. Fee per week covers t-shirt, all activities, and transportation for field trips. Morning and after care available. Discounts for siblings available. $115, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 9a-4p EVERY MONDAY & SATURDAY Maker Camp (begins 6.11) Ages 5+. Stop by to design, tinker, and create projects. $6, Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, cmofil.org, education@cmofil.org] 10a-3p EVERY TUESDAY Adventure Club Summer Camp (thru 8.9) New "expedition" each week to explore the plants, animals, and people of our planet. Includes games, crafts, and exploring outdoor habitats and wildlife. Ages 5-12. Includes all supplies, activities, and snack.

Space limited. $12, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 9a-12p

Storytime Ages 2-5. Includes craft and snack.

Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, barclay.lib.il.us] 10:30a Tuesday Night Park Runs (thru 8.2) All ages welcome. Includes a halfmile Tot Trot, one-mile Fun Run or various distances. Registration (5:30p). $1, Fairview Park [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, decatur-parks.org] 6-7:30p Sleepytime Tales (begins 6.14) Enjoy stories, crafts, and more. Ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion, mtzion.lib.il.us] 6:30-7:30p EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY Baby TALK Times & Sibling Story Time Free, DPL: Children's Auditorium [130 N Franklin St, decaturlibrary.org] 10a (Tu), 6:30p (Th) Teen Tennis Ages 13-18 improve their tennis skills. $58, Fairview Park: Tennis Center [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, decaturparks.org] 10:30a-12p Ten & Under Tennis with USTA (thru 7.28) Divides courts into 36- and 60-foot courts using smaller nets, low compression balls, and youth-friendly racquets. Ages 6-10. Players receive a team uniform and racquet. $77, Fairview Park: Tennis Center [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, decatur-parks.org] 5:30p (Tu), 9a (Th) EVERY WEDNESDAY Toddlertime Enjoy stories, crafts, and more. Ages18 mo-3 yrs and their caregivers. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion, mtzion.lib.il.us] 9:30-10a Open Mic at Donnie's Play some songs, poetry, comedy or whatever. Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland, donnieshomespun. com] 9p EVERY THURSDAY Storytime Enjoy art activities, playtime, storytime, and snacks! Ages 2-6.

Maroa Public Library [305 Garfield St, Maroa, 794.3005, maroa.lib.il.us] 10-11a

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June Adult Coloring Night Coloring pages, colored pencils, crayons and markers, light refreshments and background music provided! Ages 18+. Free, DPL: Staley Room [130 N Franklin St, decaturlibrary.org] 6-7p Pro Tips Night Join pros on the driving range/ putting green and have all the range balls you can hit! $10 (ind), $15 (family-at least one child under age 17 accompanied by adult), Hickory Point Golf Course [727 W Weaver Rd, Forsyth, 422.5911, decatur-parks. org] 6-7p Bike Nite Lock Stock & Barrel Prizes, swag, and enter to win a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle! Free, [Lock Stock & Barrel (6.2), Just One More (6.9), Friendly's (6.16), Pop's Place (6.23), Starship Billiards (6.30)] 6-8p Open Decks Night All DJs and genres welcome. Free, Donnie's Homespun Pizza [126 S Oakland, donnieshomespun.com] 9p Pioneer Adventure Camp (begins 6.9) Children ages 6-12 explore the life and times of U.S. presidents.

Supplies, activities, and snack included. $12, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 9a-12p

WEDNESDAY, 1 All4Run National Running Day Fun Run Early morning 1- and 3-mile fun run from the store with breakfast goodies.

Free, Fleet Feet Sports [1090 W Wood St] 6:15-7:30a Chill on The Hill (begins 6.9) Community Prayer Breakfast Imagine That (6.9), MissConduct Decatur Conference Center & Hotel (6.16), Mary Jo & Tombstone Bullet [4191 US 36 W, 422.2200] 7-8:30a (6.23), Bygones (6.30). $4 (gate), Free (kids 12 and under), Fletcher Park [323 Book Discussion Fletcher Park Blvd, Mt Zion, 864.5424, Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, mtzconventioncenter.com] 6:30p Warrensburg, 672.3621, barclay.lib. (gates open), 7-10p (music) il.us] 10:30a Storytime (begins 6.9) Enjoy stories, crafts, and more. Ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion, mtzion.lib.il.us] 10-11a

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY Wine Tastings Free, The Decanter Fine Wines [215 N Main St, 422.9463, thedecanterfinewines.com] 4-7p (Fr), 1-6p (Sa) EVERY SATURDAY Central Park Farmer's Market Free, Central Park [Decatur] 8a-12p Saturday Produce Market Fresh produce and vendors located under the wind turbine. Free, Richland Community College [One College Park] 8a-12p Macon Speedway Racing Macon Speedway [205 N Wiles St, Macon] 7-9p EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY Family Make Space Challenge Kids and families given a challenge and use hammers, recyclables, and their ingenuity to solve the problem. $1, Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, cmofil.org] 1-4 (Sa), 1:30-4 (Su) Homestead Prairie Farm Open Visit a log-house in Macon County on its original location. For all ages. Free, Homestead Prairie Farm [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 1-4p

Books Between Bites Free, DPL: Madden Auditorium [130 N Franklin St, decaturlibrary.org] 12:15-1p National Running Day Celebration Youth "cross country" run, a 5-mile lake loop run, water stops, snacks, and prize drawing. Open to the public.

Free, Cherry Berry - Nelson Park [2509 E Nelson Park Rd, decatur-parks.org] 5-7p Wednesday Women Join us on the patio. New women always welcome! RSVP jccaulkins@ aol.com. Locals 101 Bar & Grille [101 S Main St] 5-9p MidState Soccer Club Girls Tryouts Free, Decatur Soccer Complex [1 Educational Park, midstatesoccer. com] 6-7p (U8-U9), 7-8:30p (U10-U19) Special Edition of SportTalk with Lovie Smith Get a chance to meet Lovie Smith and get an inside look at Fighting Illini Football. Ticket needed for entry.

Hickory Point Golf Club Banquet Facility [727 Weaver Road, 423.9744, nowdecatur.com] 6-8p Bassmaster Tournament Kickoff Party Homewood Suites by Hilton [333 West Marion Avenue, Forsyth] 6-8p THURSDAY, 2 Chick Flick Party Spend an evening with the girls!

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of course, popcorn! Seating limited.

Registration required. Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, barclay.lib.il.us] 6-8p MidState Soccer Club Boys Tryouts Free, Decatur Soccer Complex [1 Educational Park] 6-7p (U8-U9), 7-8:30p (U10-U15) Wine Bottle Votive Candle Holder Paint Night While sipping on your favorite beverage, the energetic and entertaining folks from Theatre 7 guide you through painting so that you come up with your own unique Votive Candle Holder masterpiece.

Everything provided. $15, Main Hangar Restaurant [910 S Airport Rd, mainhangarrestaurant.net] 7-8:30p

International Arts Experience 2016: CUBA! Experience CUBA! Exhibit of photographs, original art and artifacts; groove to the Cuban rhythms of musical trio Los Guapos; enjoy worldrenown dancer JosĂŠ Serrano and partner Erica Maya. Taste authentic Cuban food. Learn easy dance steps.

Create your own Cuba-inspired tile art. Family-friendly event for all ages!

Free, Madden Arts Center [125 N. Water St., 423.3189, decaturarts.org] 5-7:30p

6.3-6.5 50th Birthday for Grace Baptist Church Friday: Homecoming - open to all former/current members and friends (6p), Saturday: Community Celebration (Pancake Feast 8-10a, Cruisin' Roosters Car Show 10a-2 p, Bouncy House/Face Painting/ Music 10a-4p). Sunday: Worship & Birthday Dinner (10a). Free, Grace Baptist Church [3770 N Water St, experiencegrace.net]

SATURDAY, 4 Decatur Archery Club First Friday Gallery Walk Monthly 3-D Shoot Visit the three downtown Decatur 30 - 3-D Targets. All welcome to galleries (Madden Arts Center, Blue attend regardless of age, experience, Connection, Gallery 510) to see great or skill! $8 (members), $14 (nonart, enjoy live music, munch tasty hors members), North Lake Park [1335 N d'oeuvres, and sip a complimentary Country Club Rd, 358.3033, facebook. beverage. Free, Various [Downtown com/thedecaturarcheryclub] 8a-3p 6.2-6.5 2016 Bassmaster Midwestern Regional Decatur, 423.3189, decaturarts.org] Pop-Up Markets 5-7:30p Bassmaster tournament central, Crafts, jewelry, furniture and more.

College (6.2-6.4), High School (6.5).

The Perfect Pair [266 N St Rt 121, Chill on The Hill Kick-Off Fishing at Clinton Lake, weigh-in Warrensburg] 8:30a-2p Feudin' Hillbillys perform. Free, inside the mall. Hickory Point Mall Fletcher Park [323 Fletcher Park [1146 Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth, Scrap-n-Craft Blvd, Mt Zion, k_edwards@mtzion. bassmaster.com/tournaments] 8a-5p com, mtzionconventioncenter.com] Do you scrapbook, knit, bead or crochet? Bring your own project and 6:30-10p FRIDAY, 3 we provide the rest. Register by June Women's Spring Fling Scramble 8. $15 (space, lunch, snacks, drinks), Friday Night Movie: Jaws 3-D 4 person draw. $30 (entry & lunch, Illini Park Building [Warrensburg, Bring your own anaglyph (Red green fees & cart extra), Scovill Golf 672.3621, libriann@yahoo.com] 9a and Cyan) format 3D glasses or we Course [3909 W Main St, 454.5797, provide you with a pair. Lincoln kmoser68@hotmail.com, decaturFood, Fun, and Fitness for Your Family Square Theatre [145 N Main St, parks.org/scovill-zoo] 8a-1p lincolnsquaretheatre.com] 7p (doors Hands-on learning opportunities and activities, giveaways, free food open) 8-11p (movie) Tinkering Toddlers samples, and more. Free, County Join us for a story followed by Market [1135 W Grand Ave, 221.5629, 6.3-6.4 building a themed project. $6, maconcountyhealth.org] 10a-1p Annual Rummage Sale, Children's Museum of Illinois [55 Bake Sale & Luncheon S Country Club Rd, cmofil.org] Bergner's for St. Judes Homemade pulled pork platters 10:30a-12:30p Live entertainment, Bergner's Bids, luncheon from 10:30a-1p, dine in craft show, bake sale, and car & Friday only; take out only Saturday Decatur Go Red Luncheon bike show. Hickory Point Mall [1146 ($8) Mt Calvary Lutheran Church Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Karen Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth] 10a-4p Larimer, Assistant Professor at DePaul [2055 S Franklin St] 7a-3p (Fr), 8a-1p (Sa) University's School of Nursing. $35, Dulcimer Club Music Staley Museum [361 N College St, Enjoy live music. Free, Rock Springs Debbie's Dance Recital heart.org/decaturgored] 11a-1p Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, 877.9009, ddsdance@ Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 10a-12p ymail.com, ddsdance.com] 6:30-8p

June French Fried 5K & Street Festival $30 (21+), $20 (< 21), $5 (street party only), Downtown Decatur [frenchfried5kfestival.com] 11a-3p

Prairieland Punishers Roller Derby $15, Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, punishersderby.com] 4:30p (doors open), 5p (Backlash), 7p (All-Stars)

Gilbert Gottfried LIVE Ages 18+. $25 (general), $45 (VIP), Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, 422.6161, decaturciviccenter.org] 7-9p

MONDAY, 6 Beginning Birder Camp Get your little ones (ages 5-8) interested in a hobby that will last a lifetime. Learn about the value of properly identifying birds through up-close and hands-on encounters with live birds. Learn about different families of birds through crafts, books and experiments. Lunch and snacks provided. $40, Illinois Raptor Center 10th Anniversary Celebration Macon Free Community Yoga at Nelson Park [5685 W Hill Rd, illinoisraptorcenter.

County Animal Control & Care Center No registration necessary. Nelson Park org] 9a-5p Family friendly activities - games, [2475 E Pavilion Dr, 422.5911, decaturraffles, kids crafts, "Chase" from Paw parks.org] 10-11:30a Decatur Park District Patrol appearance, birthday cake, Beginner Tennis (thru 7.27) adoption special. Free, Macon County National Trails Day Hike Ages 11-12. Learn a fun sport and Naturalist-guided one-hour Animal Control and Care Center make new friends! $58, Fairview Park: hike.

Register online by June 3.

[2820 E Parkway Dr, info@dmcasf.org, Tennis Center [1640 W Monument Hill Free, Rock Springs Conservation dmcasf.org] 12-4p Dr, decatur-parks.org] 11a-12p Area [3939 Nearing Ln, Historic Bethel School Open maconcountyconservation.org] MRI Charity Golf Outing See what going to school was like in 10-11a Hit the green to give back! $560 the early 20th century at this historic (team of 4), South Side Country Spinning Wheel Demonstration one-room schoolhouse. For all ages.

Club [1650 Cottage Dr, 875.8880, Free, Homestead Prairie Free, Friends Creek Conservation Area maconresources.org] 11a-6:30p [13734 Friends Creek Park Rd, Argenta, Farm [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 1-4p maconcountyconservation.org] 2-4p 6.6-6.10 MUSICAMP 2016 "HEARTSong" Hooked on Fishing From Farm to Fork Grades K-6. Guest musicians and Bring the whole family out for a Local farm tour including Brown artists, hands-on activities, crafts fun afternoon of fishing. No fishing & Brown Farms, Burgett Farm and singing, instrument playing and many Maddox Sweet Corn Farm. $15, U of I license required. Bait and cane other things make up our day. Prepoles provided.

Register online Extension [3351 N President Howard registration is requested. Everyone by June 3.

Free, Rock Springs Brown Blvd, denahyde@illinois.edu, welcome! Free, First Baptist Church Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, go.illinois.edu/dmp] 11:30a-3p (Decatur) [1320 Arbor Drive, 875.8034, maconcountyconservation.org] 2-3p decaturfbc.com] 9-11:30a Barn Wood Flag Sunday Runday Adding white and blue to this TUESDAY, 7 1- and 3-mile Fun Run and Walk from Science is All About Me gorgeous red barn wood is all we the store. All levels of runners and need to create a festive flag. $45, and What I Can Be! walkers are encouraged to attend.

The Perfect Pair [266 N St Rt 121, Six-week, hands-on summer science Free, Fleet Feet Sports [1090 W Wood program open for ages 5-7 to explore Warrensburg] 2-4p St] 3-4p science topics! U of I Extension Stephen Decatur Chapter of the Daughters of The American Revolution Chapter Meeting Jana Henry Funderburk presents "History of Hats." Guests welcome, reservations required. Contact Cheryl Chamblin 428.8856. $8, First United Methodist Church [201 W North St] 12-2p

SUNDAY, 5 Ride United Any skill welcome. 10, 20, 40, or 60 miles. Everyone 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, 422.8537, uwdecatur.org] 6:30a-1p

Mary Jo Curry & Tombstone Bullet Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p

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Movie Day: Mickey's Sport-y-thon Come join in the fun and watch a movie with us! Oreana Public Library [100 South Rt 48, Oreana] 1-3p Ben's Bubble Show Don't miss this exciting science and art show! Registration required. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion, mtzion.lib.il.us] 6-7p TUESDAY, 7 Mini Camp: Sea of Grass Discover the deer and box turtles who live in a sea of grass. We'll explore the prairie through a craft and outdoor exploration. Register online by noon on June 6. $10 (ages 1-5). $12 (ages 3-5), Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 9a (ages 1-5), 10:30a (ages 3-5)

Movie in the Park: Inside Out Bring your blanket and snacks for a movie in the park on the huge inflatable screen! Show begins at dusk. Free, Overlook Adventure Mini Golf [2501 E Nelson Park Rd, decaturparks.org] 8:30-10p THURSDAY, 9 Mini Camp: Sea of Grass Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 9a (ages 3-5), 11a (ages 1-5) Backyard Landscape Learn the basics of good landscape design. RSVP to 877.6042. The Garden Path [3838 E Lost Bridge Rd, mchce. org] 9:30-11a

Storytime Ages five and younger and their caregivers. Read stories, make crafts, 6.7-6.10 play games, sing songs, and more!

Kids Summer Art Camp: Drawing Oreana Public Library [100 South Rt Experiment with different mediums to improve basic drawing techniques. 48, Oreana, aopld.lib.il.us] 10-11a Grades 4-6. $70, The Perfect Pair [266 Book Discussion N St Rt 121, Warrensburg] 8-10:30a The Paris Wife by Paula McLain.

Argenta Public Library [100 E Water, 6.7-6.12 Argenta] 1:30-3:30p Macon County Fair Pageants, games, music, prowrestling, karaoke, go-kart racing, talent show, demolition derby, goat show and more. Go online for details.

Macon County Fairgrounds [3700 N Westlawn Ave, maconcountyfair.com] Times vary WEDNESDAY, 8 Illini Day with Dee Brown Read a story, ask questions & take a picture with him. Friends Creek Community Building [101 E. Elm St, Argenta, aopld.lib.il.us] 10a-12p Block Party Free food, games & more. Pritchett Park [140 W North St, Niantic, 791.1323] 6-8p

Frog and Toad Show Meet and learn about amphibians.

See and feel several species of live animals as they teach you about their lifestyles. Register online by June 8. $2, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 5:30-7p

Decatur Area Women's Network (DAWN) Meeting 2016 is an exciting year for the National Park Service (NPS) and a wonderful opportunity to showcase the 407 parks that represent much of what we love about this country.

Join us as Ranger Turnbell describes how you can get involved! RSVP by Sunday, 6/5 at DecaturDAWN.org. $10 (first-time guests), The Decatur

Club [158 W Prairie, decaturdawn.org] 5:30-7:45p Decoupage Earrings and Pendant (Cocktails & Creations) Use decoupage techniques to create stunning earring and pendants. (ages 21+). $15-17, Madden Arts Center [125 N Water St, 423.3189, decaturarts. org] 6-8p FRIDAY, 10 Garden Party Join us to plant flowers in our children's garden! Includes crafts, stories, and more! Ages 3-12.

Registration required. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion, mtzion.lib.il.us] 10a-12p Shake the Lake Concert Series Drake White & The Big Fire and Brent Cobb. Free, Nelson Park [2475 E Pavilion Dr, decatur-parks.org] 6-10p Shades of Gray at the VFW Open to the public. VFW Post 99 [3915 N Cowgill St] 8p-12a Movie Night in Fletcher Park: 50 First Dates Movie starts at dusk. Free, Fletcher Park [400 S Henderson St, Mt Zion, mtzion.com] 8:30p SATURDAY, 11 Adam Carter Memorial 5K Join us in celebrating the life of Adam Carter. $25 (ind), $100 (family 4 or more), Fairview Park [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, AdamCarterMemorial.com] 8a (kiddie run), 8:15a (5K) Car & Bike Show Food vendors available. Texas Roadhouse [1155 S Rt 51, Forsyth] 8a-5p 8th Annual DMH SPEC 5K/1M Run/Walk $25 (community), $10 (kids under 12), Forsyth Professional Center [241 W Weaver Rd, Forsyth, 876.4249, mstewart@dmhhs.org] 8a-8:30a (registration), 9-10a

June Friends of the Library 2nd Saturday Book Sale Free, Decatur Public Library [130 N Franklin, decaturlibrary.org] 9:30a-12:30p CONO Street Festival Central Park [Decatur, 201.7221, cono3294@yahoo.com] 10a-2p L.A. Gallery Show Come check out the art, meet the artists, enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a coffee bar. One day only, don't miss it! Free, Heroic Age Art Center [135 S Henderson, Mt Zion, landlstudiomtz. com] 10a-5p Annual Fairy Garden Tea Party All children and adults are welcome.

Experience the magic & wonder of make-believe in our Fairy Garden.

Stories, chimes & 'fairy dust' precede an English High Tea. $24, Mari-Mann Herb Farm [1405 Mari-Mann Ln, marimann.com] 10a-12p Wildflower Hike Learn about the native wildflowers that bloom in Macon County. Walk outside to test your wildflower identification knowledge after presentation. Register online

by June 10. Free, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 10-11a Book Discussion Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, 672.3621, barclay.lib. il.us] 11a

Fletcher Park Kids Club Doodles Birthday Party with Doodles the Dragon, Granny Giggles and Princess Mallory featuring the Gary Strong Marionettes. Two classic cartoons, games and songs. $4 (adults), $1 (children), Fletcher Park: Recreation Center [400 S Henderson St, Mt Zion] 2-4p

fleetfeetdecaturil.com/events/brabirthday-cele-bra-tion] 12-4p

Dance Xtreme Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, decaturciviccenter. org] 2:30p & 6:30p

Peter Harper & the Midwest Kind Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p

Games, raffles, free gifts with purchase snacks, and fun. 1:30p Beginner's Yoga for the Cause, 3p Tutus for Tatas tutu making event! $5, Fleet Feet Sports [1090 W Wood St,

Cave Quest VBS Over-the-top underground adventure! Register to be a part of it!

Pre-K-4th Grade. St Paul's Lutheran Church [1 Bachrach Ct, groupvbspro. com/vbs/ez/SPLdecatur] 9a-12p

Bluegrass Music Jam Bring your instrument to play or just enjoy the music. For all ages. Free, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 1-4p

Canoeing Big Creek All equipment provided for a fun I Mustache You a Question Trivia Night canoe trip. Minimum one adult per canoe. Register online by Join us for a fun night of trivia June 10. $20/canoe, Cannon Park emceed by Aric Lee. Limited space [3125 S Baltimore Ave, 423.7708, available. $80 (team of 8), Doherty's maconcountyconservation.org] 5-7p Pub & Pins [242 E William St, decaturcelebration.com] 6p (doors MONDAY, 13 open) 6:30-9:30p (trivia) Brancher Camp Ages 9-12. Up-close and handsHaunted History Tour Travel throughout the city of Decatur on encounters with live birds of prey. Guided hike to explore the in search of history, hauntings and Sangamon River floodplain and spirits! $30, Lincoln Square Theatre [145 N Main St, haunteddecatur.com] wetland to uncover nature's treasures.

Lunch and snacks provided. $40, 7-10p Illinois Raptor Center [5685 W Hill Rd, The Fabulous Hoedads illinoisraptorcenter.org] 9a-5p $5, Moose Lodge #684 [3190 N Matt Wilhelm BMX Woodford St, thefabulouhoedads.

BMX show featuring BMX Flatland com] 7-10p rider and motivational speaker Matt 2nd Annual DECU Glow Run/Walk 5K Wilhelm. Registration required. Mt T-shirt, glow items, and entry Zion District Library [115 W Main St, included! $25, Forsyth Park [501 Mt Zion, mtzion.lib.il.us] 2-3p Forsyth Park, Forsyth, decu.com/ 6.13-6.17 glowrun] 8-9p Lampstampede VBS Robbie Mitchell Band 3 years old - 5th grade. Go online Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 9p-1a to register. Lampstand Presbyterian Church [655 S Airport Rd, SUNDAY, 12 lampstandpc.org] 9a-12p Bra Birthday Cele-BRA-tion

TUESDAY, 14 Mini Camp: Down in the Forest The forest floor is full of life, including insects, mushrooms, and toads. Explore the forest floor through stories and outdoor

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exploration. Register online by noon on June 13. $10 (ages 1-5). $12 (ages 3-5), Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 9a (ages 1-5), 10:30a (ages 3-5) Flag Day Representative Bill Mitchell celebrates with us. Learn about U.S. flag etiquette, our flag's history, and proper display and care. Argenta Public Library [100 E Water, Argenta] 1-2p Eating Through the Aisles With all the food choices in stores, learn more about picking healthy options, reading labels, and planning meals as you move through the aisles. County Market [1135 W Grand Ave, 877.6042, go.illinois.edu/dmp] 5:30-6:30p Beginner Card Making All supplies provided. Ages:18+.

Maroa Public Library [305 Garfield St, Maroa] 6-8p DPL Graphic Novel Club Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic

by Alison Bechdel. Free, DPL: Staley Room [130 N Franklin St, decaturlibrary.org] 6:30-7:30p 6.14-6.17 Kids Summer Art Camp: Painting Basic acrylic painting techniques.

Learn how to create different effects with paint as well as how to mix and blend colors to create value changes.

Grades 4-6, $80, The Perfect Pair [266 N St Rt 121, Warrensburg] 8-10:30a Camp 55 - Going Green Help take care of our gardens with a Master Gardner, explore the world of pollinators and decomposers, learn how we're being eco-friendly at the museum, and help create homes for our creepy crawly friends. Grades 1-3. $95, Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, cmofil.org] 9a-1p

WEDNESDAY, 15 Adult Bingo Free, Fletcher Park: Recreation Center [400 S Henderson St, Mt Zion, mtzion. com] 10-11a Shopkins or Super Hero Gumball Machine Candy Container Learn to use painting and decoupage techniques with images of your favorite characters to create your own unique candy container! (ages 6 and up). $15-20, Madden Arts Center [125 N. Water St., 423.3189, decaturarts. org] 1-3p 6.15 & 6.17 Pre-K Camp - Garden Investigators Get ready to get dirty in the garden!

Learn how plants grow. Wednesday learn about different pollinators; Friday get up close and personal with slimy worms. Eww! Ages 3-entering kindergarten. $13, Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd] 9-11a

6.16-6.19 Dance Centre's Dance Recital Decatur Civic Center [1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, 877.8876, thedancecentre.org] 7p (Th-Sa), 2p (Sa-Su) FRIDAY, 17 29th Annual Chamber Golf Outing $125 (ind), Hickory Point Golf Course [727 W Weaver Rd, Forsyth, 422.2200, decaturchamber.com] 11a (Lunch), 12p (shot gun start), 4:30p (19th Hole Reception) Y103 K-Star XVII Finals Decatur Conference Center & Hotel [4191 US 36 W] 6-9p Family Fun Night Activities and healthy snack provided.

Free (member), $5 (non-member), Decatur Family YMCA [220 W McKinley, decaturymca.org] 6:30-8p

National Freedom Day Gala 2016 Speaker: Judge Lisa Holder-White, 6.15-6.18 Emcee Sean Streaty from WAND-TV. Decatur Commodores Baseball Door prizes available. $50 (adult), Sunnyside Invitational Tournament $25 (student), Heartland Community For rosters and schedules, visit Church: Grand Palace [3253 N Brush decaturcommodores.com. Free, College Rd, 429.7458, africanSunnyside Park [1590 N Sunnyside Rd, americancultural.org] 6:30-8p decatur-parks.org] Friday Night Movie: Independence Day THURSDAY, 16 $5, Lincoln Square Theatre [145 N Mini Camp: Down in the Forest Main St, Media@lincolnsquaretheatre.

Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 com, lincolnsquaretheatre.com] 7p Nearing Ln] 9a (ages 3-5), 11a (ages (doors open), 8p (movie) 1-5) 4 on the Floor Outside the Lines - Adult Coloring Club Dance music. VFW Post 99 [3915 N Color, chat and relax! Materials Cowgill St] 8-11p provided, but feel free to bring your own. Adults only. Barclay Public Barclay's Backyard Theater Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, Free outdoor movies in the library's barclay.lib.il.us] 1p parking lot. Barclay Public Library [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, barclay.lib.

DPL Book Club il.us] 8:30-10p So Many Books, So Little Time by Sara Nelson. Free, DPL: Board Room [130 N Franklin St, decaturlibrary.org] 1-2p

June 6.17-6.18 Forsyth Family Fun Festival Carnival rides, a community cookout, a Village People vs. Youth League softball game, a 5K Race and Fun Run, parade, Taste of Forsyth event, and a lot more. Forsyth Park [501 Forsyth Park, Forsyth, forsythvillage.us] Macon Street Fest Join the fun! Kid Zone, dog show, 5k run/walk, arts, crafts, BBQ competition, parade, car show and more. Macon [MaconStreetFest@ gmail.com, facebook.com/ maconstreetfest] 6p (Fr), 8:15a (Sa) SATURDAY, 18 Race to the Gate 5K/1K $25 (timed), $20 (1K walk, untimed), Fairview Park [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, facebook.com/decatureastgate] 8-9a Dulcimer Club Music Enjoy live music. Free, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 10a-12p Three Degrees Masonic Motorcycle Club Charity Run Kickstands up at noon from Coziahr.

Ride to end at 6p at Sliderz with live and silent auction, band and dinner.

Call Tazz 413.0359 for more info. $20 (rider), $35 (couple), Coziahr HarleyDavidson [150 W Marion Ave, Forsyth, coziahrhd.com] 10:30a-6p Early Idlers Street Rod Car Club Come join us for music, cars, and visiting friends. Door prizes, 50/50 drawing. First 75 entrants get dash plaques. $5 entry fee, Texas Roadhouse [1155 S Rt 51, Forsyth, facebook.com/early.carclub] 11a-4p

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Juneteenth Family Festival Celebration Central Park [Decatur, 429.7458, african-americancultural.org] 11:30a (parade), 12:30-4p (celebration) Homeward Bound Open House Bring your furry friend and join us!

Nail trims, homemade, natural dog treats, adoptable animals, t-shirts and showing off the new Catification project for the cat rooms! Homeward Bound Pet Shelter [2730 Huston Dr, homewardboundpetshelter.com] 12-2:30p

It All Begins With a Thought Annual play. Featuring The Churches of the Living God, P.G.T. Temples. $10 (donation), RCC: Shilling Center [One College Park, 423.6637, richland.edu] 7-8:30p SUNDAY, 19 Dave & Friends Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p Couples/Singles Dance Live band: BAM! $10, Knights of Columbus Hall [520 E North St, 875.3090] 5-8p

Lego Pizza Party Build, race and play with tons of Legos at our annual event. Includes pizza, snacks, games, movies, art activities and more! (ages 6 and up, younger kids require adult accompaniment). $20, Madden Arts Center [125 N. Water St., decaturarts. org] 1-3:30p

MONDAY, 20 Youth Raptor Camp Raptor identification, natural history, intelligence, instincts, habitat, rehabilitation, falconry, raptor equipment and handling. Lunch and snacks provided. Ages 13-15. $40, Illinois Raptor Center [5685 W Hill Rd, illinoisraptorcenter.org] 9a-5p

Ice Cream Social Ice cream and desserts, food and refreshments, crafts and activities for the children, enjoy music from local entertainment, silent auction baskets, and savor great conversations. Mt Zion United Methodist Church [1220 W Main St, Mt Zion, mtzionumc.biz] 5p-7:30p

MONDAY, 20 Restaurant Run at Lock Stock and Barrel 1- and 3-mile Fun Run and Walk leaving LSB at 6p. Stop by a few minutes early to snag a pair of Hoka Demo shoes for your run. Free, Lock Stock & Barrel [129 S Oakland, fleetfeetdecaturil.com/events/2015summer-pub-runs] 6-8p

3D Animal Archery Rotate through life-like targets featuring bears, deer, turkey, and more. Basic instruction provided.

Meet at Homestead Prairie Farm. Ages 10+. Register online

by June 17. $7, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 5-7p Muse & Madness Poetry of international poet & author Danny Mahlon Underwood. Free, Lincoln Square Theatre [145 N Main St, Lincolnsquaretheatre.com] 7-9p

6.20-6.21 Senior Women's Golf Tournament (50+) Monday (Red Tail Run), Tuesday (Scovill). Register by noon June 13. $30 (entry & lunch, green fees & cart extra), [454.5797, kmoser68@hotmail. com] 8a-1p TUESDAY, 21 Mini Camp: Diggin in the Dirt Explore gardens and the plants that grown in them through stories and outdoor exploration.

Register online by noon on June 20. $10, Rock Springs

Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes. When in doubt, call first!

Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 9 (ages 1-5), 10:30a (ages 3-5) Juggling Jeff Registration required. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion, mtzion.lib.il.us] 10-11a MidState Summer Little Kritters Soccer Designed for Pre-K players, a story book highlights animal characters who possess unique soccer skills.

Tuesdays through 7.19. $52, Decatur Soccer Complex [1 Educational Park, midstatesoccer.com] 5:30-6p MidState Summer Youth Soccer Players in grades K-3 learn passing, dribbling and coordination. $49, Decatur Soccer Complex [1 Educational Park, midstatesoccer. com] 6-6:45p 6.21-6.24 Camp 55 - Padawan Training Have fun, you will at Padawan Training. Tour imaginary worlds and technologies of the Galactic Empire and investigate our galaxy. Learn about the robotics and technology used today to travel to distant planets. Participate in a nation-wide NASA Design challenge! Grades 1-3. $95, Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, cmofil.org] 9a-1p

THURSDAY, 23 Mini Camp: Diggin in the Dirt Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 9a (ages 3-5), 11a (ages 1-5)

Golf Course [727 W Weaver Rd, Forsyth, athletics.millikin.edu] 1-5p

Pollinators Moths and butterflies are largely responsible for pollinating the flowers we enjoy and the foods we eat. You'll discover why pollination is so important and what you can do to help in your backyard. Walk with nets in hand and attempt to get a closer look at these creatures after presentation. Register online

by June 21. Free, Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, maconcountyconservation.org] 5-6p

Evening Campfire Hear stories, play games, and roast marshmallows. Traditional Native American lore takes you back to centuries past. Register online by June 23. $2 (person), $10 (family), Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 8p-10p

MidState Soccer 3v3 & 4v4 Summer Rec Leagues Players in grades K-3 play 3v3 and players in grades 4-8 play 4v4.

Thursdays through 7.21. $68, Decatur Soccer Complex [1 Educational Park, midstatesoccer.com] 6-8p SCORE/DPL Business Book Club The Industries of the Future by Alec Ross. Free, DPL: Staley Room [130 N Franklin St, decaturlibrary.org] 6-7p

The Masters and Merlot Learn to paint a masterpiece while having a great time. Open to all skill WEDNESDAY, 22 Outside the Lines - Adult Coloring Club levels! Supplies and light snacks provided, including wine! (21+).

Color, chat and relax! Materials Register by calling or dropping by provided, but feel free to bring your the Gallery. $30, Gallery 510 [160 E own. Adults Only. Barclay Public Main, gallery510.org/programs/theLibrary [220 S Main St, Warrensburg, masters-merlot] 6-8p barclay.lib.il.us] 2-3p 6.22 & 6.24 Pre-K Camp - Jedi Youngling Training It's time to put on our space helmet and fly amongst the stars. Did you know that our sun is a star? Ages 3-entering kindergarten. $13, Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd] 9a-11a

Shake the Lake Concert Series Thomas Tillman and Aaron Parker.

Free, Nelson Park [2475 E Pavilion Dr, decatur-parks.org] 6-10p

6.24-6.25 Liberty Festival Car show, vendors, bands, parade, ball tournaments, inflatables, and fireworks. Downtown Maroa [https://www.facebook.com/ MaroaLibertyFestival] 3-9p (Fr), 10a-10p (Sa) Finders Market Vintage & handmade marketplace event. Featuring more than 80 unique vendors $3 (Fr), $5 (gate), $2 (Sa), free (12 and under), Progress City [E 6th Progress St, 454.6365, joy@ jumpjiveproductions.com] 3-7p (Fr), 9a-3p (Sa).

4 on the Floor Dance music. Moose Lodge #684 [3190 N Woodford St] 7-11p

SATURDAY, 25 Come Together Let's Walk 5k run/walk (timed option), 1 mile.

Annual event that focuses on the fight against Ovarian, Breast and Cervical cancers. $10 (10 and under), $25 (11-adult), Fairview Park [1640 W Monument Hill Dr, cometogetherletswalk.com] 7a (registration), 8:15a (run/walk)

FRIDAY, 24 Big Blue Club Golf Outing 4-person scramble. Greens fees, lunch, dinner, prizes and your very own Millikin polo shirt included in registration fee. $150, Hickory Point

Scrap and Crop To register, call the Mt. Zion Village Hall at 864.5424. $15, Fletcher Park: Recreation Center [400 S Henderson St, Mt Zion, j_roessler@mtzion.com, mtzion.com] 10a-10p

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Sounds of the Islands Featuring Kent Arnsbarger, master of the Steel Drums. Ticket includes large appetizer buffet. Supports the Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur, $25. Beach House [2301 E Lake Shore Dr, 423-3189] 3-5p

A Day at an English Manor Meet the Lord and Lady and their charming daughters and follow the butler and housekeeper through their daily routines. Tea and light refreshments will be served. Ages16+.

Please register. Mt Zion District Library Dave Weld Blues Band Pop's Place [4335 W Main St] 3-6p [115 W Main St, Mt Zion] 11a-1p 6.26-6.30 Independence Day 1860 Vacation Bible School 2016 Tour Homestead Prairie Farm, try Preschool - 6th grade. Free, Grace old-time toys and games, enjoy a Baptist Church [3770 N Water concert by the Prairie Aires from St, pastor.coon@yahoo.com, Mason City, and an ice cream social. experiencegrace.net] 6-8:30p Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic lunch. Free, Homestead 6.27-7.1 Prairie Farm [3939 Nearing Ln, Art with the Masters - Art Camp maconcountyconservation.org] 12-4p Learn all about several great artists from around the world and create art 6.25 & 6.26 after their styles! (ages 5 and up). $65Mini Cottage, Fairy House 75, Madden Arts Center [125 N. Water or Camper and Furniture St., 423.3189, decaturarts.org] 1-4p Design your own miniature abode with a variety of materials and then TUESDAY, 28 decorate it with wallpaper, flooring, DPL Non-Fiction Book Club rugs and furniture! (ages 8 to adult).

Rain: A Natural and Cultural History $65-75, Madden Arts Center [125 N.

by Cynthia Barnett. Free, DPL: Water St., 423.3189, decaturarts.org] Board Room [130 N Franklin St, 10a-4p decaturlibrary.org] 1-2p SUNDAY, 26 6.28, 6.29 Staley Museum Open House READiculous $3 (adult), $1 (under 18), Staley New show unveiled to kids who earn Museum [361 N College St, a ticket through the Summer Reading staleymuseum.com] 1-4p Program. Free, DPL: Children's Auditorium [130 N Franklin St, Tour the Oglesby Mansion decaturlibrary.org] 6:30p (Tu), 10:30a Tour the restored home of Illinois (Th) Governor Richard J. Oglesby to encounter the lives of its family 6.28-7.1 members and explore their late 1800s Camp 55 - Art-ology lifestyle. $2, Oglesby Mansion [421 W Investigate plants, animals, and outer William, oglesbymansion.org] 2-4p space for artful patterns and colors.

Mix and create paint, chalk, and play dough to create artful pieces.

Use chemistry and physics to make explosive and messy masterpieces.

Grades 1-3. $95, Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd, cmofil.org] 9a-1p

WEDNESDAY, 29 Horsing Around Learn all about how to care for horses safely, how to groom them and then saddle up for some riding fundamentals. U of I Extension [3351 N President Howard Brown Blvd, 877.6042, rhugo@illinois.edu, go.illinois.edu/dmp] 9-11a International Mud Day Celebration Join us for MUD-tastic fun for all ages on our Natural Playscape! Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult, Open to anyone in the Macon County community. Baby TALK Early Head Start [710 W Macon St] 1-3p Yes You Can: Freezing and Drying Preserve your produce with freezing and dehydration methods, learn up-to-date techniques and sample dried foods. $5, U of I Extension [3351 N President Howard Brown Blvd, go.illinois.edu/dmp] 1-3p 6.29 & 7.1 Pre-K Camp - Mess-terpiece Wednesday get super colorful with large scale and messy art. Friday mix science with art to make messy masterpieces. Ages 3-entering kindergarten. $13, Children's Museum of Illinois [55 S Country Club Rd] 9-11a TUESDAY, 28 Mini Camp: Splash Pad Learn about pond life and walk outside to the Cattail Ponds to look for fish, turtles, and algae. Register online by noon on June 27. $10 (ages 1-5). $12 (ages 3-5), Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation. org] 9a (ages 1-5), 10:30a (ages 3-5) THURSDAY, 30 Mini Camp: Splash Pad Rock Springs Conservation Area [3939 Nearing Ln, 423.7708, maconcountyconservation.org] 9a (ages 3-5), 11a (ages 1-5) THURSDAY, 30 Jeanie B! Music Interactive songs that have kids up on their feet, playing games, and learning about playing fair and inclusion. Olympic tie-ins too!

Registration required. Mt Zion District Library [115 W Main St, Mt Zion, mtzion.lib.il.us] 10-11a

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Cuba Comes to Life in Decatur

By Sue Powell Since the 1960s U.S. embargo, a mystique has wrapped itself around the island as Cuba changed from a haunt for rich and famous Americans to a curious forbidden fruit. Now thanks to Decatur Area Arts Council, you can take a peek behind the curtain.

Seemingly frozen in time, the country holds a magnetic intrigue for those of us who haven’t been able to visit freely. A surprising number of area residents have made the trip, however: native Cubans, corporate representatives, church missionaries from First Christian Decatur and First Presbyterian Springfield and travelers seeking “cultural enrichment” (permissible, unlike tourism).

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Decatur Area Arts Council invites you to experience Cuba through paintings, sculptures and artifacts brought back to the States by these lucky travelers, plus a pictorial tour of photographs taken by two local artists, Sally McGuire and Virginia Kickle. All of the artwork was created by Cuban artists—some well-known, some street artists and even a sculptor now living in Miami who graduated from the National School of Art in Havana.

The exhibit is simply entitled CUBA! You can expect to see contrasts at every turn. Vibrant More on page 34

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colors and beautiful historic architecture next to poverty and crumbling facades…modern coco taxis passing horse carts and vintage American Chevys…opulent museums and tributes to the revolution with nearby propaganda billboards touting the Young Communist League and the government’s neighborhood informant program.

On one plaza, lively musicians and dancers perform; on another, a man rents donkey rides or a cobbler fixes shoes, all trying to eke out a meager living. Beyond fragrant cigars and fortune tellers, there’s a story of ethnic blending. Smiles on friendly Cuban faces tell of a resilient, upbeat culture, yet thought-provoking art speaks to the plight of the Cuban boat people.

While the exhibit will be up for viewing through July 28, don’t miss the opening cultural event that blends the art, music, dance and cuisine of the Cuban culture. Rumba, chicha, salsa and AfroCuban rhythms along with mid-century Cuban pop music played by the band Los Guapos will fill the air. World-renowned dancer José Serrano with partner Erica Maya will demonstrate Cuban dances and teach the audience easy steps so everyone can get up and groove to the beat

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like our Cuban neighbors. Create Cuba-inspired mosaics and other art in the studio, and then taste authentic Cuban cuisine prepared by The Beach House. For those who’d like to toast with one of Hemingway’s favorite drinks, a mini-mojito sample awaits you. This family-friendly event is offered free to the public thanks to the generosity of local contributors.

Other opportunities include the First Friday Gallery Walk on July 8, which will also feature live Cuban style music. Youth groups can schedule special field trips to enjoy the exhibit and create tile art celebrating José Fuster, a famous Cuban artist. The field trips are partially funded through a grant from the Rotary Club. Information about all aspects of DAAC’s 2016 International Arts Experience: CUBA! can be found at www. decaturarts.org.

Discover what draws us to Cuba—preserved at present, but facing a changing future.

Sue Powell is Gallery Director for the Decatur Area Arts Council.

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