Razzo's Family Pizzaria in Rochester is holding a fundraiser for Relay for Life of Sangamon County on Monday, May 20th from 4-9. Razzo's will donate 10% of all sales (Dine-in, Deliver, Carry out AND gift certificates).
Razzo's is located at 129 John St., Rochester, IL 62563 Their number is 498-9565.
Forces of Destiny: Verdi & Tchaikovsky! May 22
Sangamon Valley Community Orchestra presents Forces of Destiny: Verdi & Tchaikovsky!
The Sangamon Valley Community Orchestra invites you to Forces of Destiny: Verdi & Tchaikovsky! The Sangamon Valley Community Orchestra closes the 2012-2013 season with its new Music Director and Conductor, Aaron Kaplan on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, LRS Theater. The concert will feature Verdi’s Overture to “La Forza del Destino,” Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme Op. 33 featuring Amy Flores on cello, and Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake Suite Op 20a. The concert will begin at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children under age 10 and can be purchased through the Hoogland Center for the Arts box office by phone at 217.523.2787 or in person at 420 S Sixth St, Springfield, IL. I hope you will join us for this evening of great classical music.
National Safe Boating Week May 19-25
May 19 through May 25 is National Safe Boating Week. The kick off event for this week is the "Ready, Set, Wear It!" Life Jacket World Record Day.to be held on May 18. This is a campaign established by the National Safe Boating Council to promote the importance of boating safety and life jacket wear through community outreach and education. On that day, boating partners throughout the USA, Canada and other countries will put on life jackets to try and set a new world record for the number of people wearing their life jackets at one time. Last year's record was set by 3993 participants at more than 145 events around the world.
The Land of Lincoln Power Squadron is hosting this officially recognized event on Lake Springfield at Lindsay Bridge boat ramp on May 18 at 10:00 am. Anyone who wishes to come and wear a life jacket to help set the new world record is welcome. There will also be boating safety information, boating class schedules and other information provided by LLPS and their boating safety supporters. Several groups and agencies are joining together in supporting this event.
Texas Roadhouse in Springfield, IL is hosting several Dine to Donates in May
Texas Roadhouse in Springfield, IL is hosting several Dine to Donates in May
May 6th – Tanya Glenn-Miles
May 7th – Tyler Self Benefit
May 9th – SIU School of Medicine MS Walk
May 16th – Relay for Life Team Hope
May 20th – Special Olympics
May 28th – Mike Mcmahan Benefit
Inform your server that you are supporting these organizations on the given night and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchases to the organization.
Call Jen at 217-698-5700 to learn more about Fundraising Opportunities at Texas Roadhouse.
Girls on the Run of Central Illinois
Girls on the Run of Central Illinois commences spring programs
Girls on the Run of Central Illinois is excited to announce the start of the spring 2013
season, which is the largest program enrollment to date with 664 girls participating
in the healthy lifestyle curriculum. The Girls on the Run program is being offered at
38 schools with 49 teams overall this spring. Girls on the Run will serve girls across
Sangamon County as well as Christian, Logan, Macon and Morgan counties. Over
660 girls in third through eighth grades will participate this season, which will run
from March to May. The record spring enrollment will also celebrate the 3,000th
girl to go through the local program.
To learn more about the program, how to volunteer or to register for the community
5k please visit www.gotrcentralillinois.org. You do not have to be a runner to get
involved. Girls on the Run needs program coaches, committee members and 5k
volunteers. Please contact us at 217- 726-9808 to discuss which role will best fit
your skills, talents and schedule.
Powerlight Aug 3
Powerlight Aug 3
Abe Lincoln Car Show Spectacular and Movie Night at Knight's Action Park (1700 Knights Rec Dr.)
Rain or Shine
Car Show Entry- classes for all makes & models
Entry fee is $15, Entry 10am-2pm, Judging 2-5pm, trophies presented by "Abe", 505/50, dash plaques for 1st 100.
Marriage Enrichment Retreat (MER) Sep 27-28
Marriage Enrichment Retreat (MER) September 27-28, 2013
A time to refresh and update your marriage.
Making good marriages better.
Restoring broken marriages to that honeymoon state.
Friday
Get acquainted and conferences
Saturday
Conference workshops and practical applications
"Dress up" banquet at the Old Lux restaurant.
Pending topics to be covered:
Marriage communication
Sexual relations in marriage
Financial management
Kids,Kids,Kids
And more
Cost of $200.00 includes registration, motel room, materials, Saturday lunch and the "Dress up" banquet. Cost is subsidized by Eastview Baptist Church.
To register or for more information contact Counseling Pastor Tommy Walters, Sr. at (217) 725-1660 or on the web at thepastortommy@gmail.com
This is not a Bible thumping conference but a marriage building conference that will help you improve your marriage relationship no matter where it is at the present.
Free biblical counseling is also provided by NANC certified counselors at Eastview Baptist Church. For more information on these two ministries you are invited to contact Counseling Pastor Tommy Walters, Sr. at (217) 725-1660 or thepastortommy@gmail.com.
We give sincere appreciation to WTAX and the Capitol Radio Group for their assistance in making these community oriented services know to the residents of Springfield and the surrounding areas.
Forever Home Feline Ranch Open House June 22
Founder of the Forever Home Feline Ranch in Rochester, IL Open House!
June 22nd from Noon to 3pm.
Come out and see what our Board of Directors and faithful volunteers have been able to accomplish in 3 1/2 short years!
Forever Home Feline Ranch
10649 Hobbs Rd
Rochester, IL 62563
Camp CILCA Annual Hog Roast May 26
CILCA Annual Hog Roast May 26
11:30am Hog Roast ($7 adults, $5child, serving until 2pm or until gone)
1pm- Music by Don Wharton
2pm- Worship/Staff Induction
3pm- Announce Camp Winner
Camping and Activities All Weekend
Central IL Lutheran Camp Assoc.
4124 Camo CILCA Rd
Cantrall, IL 62625
Illinois Walk for Children, June 1, 2013, Lincoln Park, Springfield
Be a SUPERHERO and join us for a 1-mile walk and kids carnival to prevent child abuse on June 1, 2013 at Lincoln Park, Springfield.
Sign Up to be a WALKER at www.illinoiswalkforchildren.org.
Registration is $10 and includes a t-shirt (need to register before May 20th to guarantee t-shirt size).
Every walker is encouraged to collect pledges from friends and family prior to the walk, and for every $100 you raise your name will be entered to win SUPER prizes which include an American Girl Doll, Saige, and fun boy and girl baskets.
The Kids Superhero Carnival is $3, and includes a SuperHero bag, all games, a hot dog, chips, and a drink.
9:30 am Sign-In, Walk at 10:00 am, and the Superhero Carnival at 10:30 am.
Meet and get your photo taken with the MARVEL Spiderman and Iron Man.
The event benefits Prevent Child Abuse Illinois. For Questions or Carnival Group Rates call 217.522.1129.
19th Annual Golf Classic benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities June 25
What: 19th Annual Golf Classic benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois
When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Time: Registration opens at 10:30, shotgun start at noon
Where: Piper Glen Golf Club in Springfield, IL
Details: Welcoming golfers, sponsors, donors (of silent auction & raffle prizes) to participate! Scramble format, with lunch & dinner included. Thank you for Eagle Sponsors: St. John's Children's Hospital and CEFCU! Visit www.rmhc-centralillinois.org for more information & to register!
18M&M Foundation annual charity poker run
18M&M Foundation annual charity poker run on the last Saturday in July (27th this year)
The run will begin at On The Rox on the square in Jacksonville, IL. We have a pre-run party from 11am-2pm. There will be $1 burgers, drink specials, DJ (unless we get a band), prizes, games, and a free bikini bike wash. We leave On The Rox at 2pm. The stops will be:
Boatel - Naples, IL
Sleepy's - Bluffs, IL
Big Daddy's Doghouse - Winchester, IL
The Triangle - Woodson, IL
We will then return to On The Rox in Jacksonville. We will have a 50/50 drawing and pay out to the high hand and low hand.
Around 8pm that night we will draw the winner for our big raffle prize, a NASCAR package for the Geico 500 on Sept 15th. This raffle package includes 4 Finish Line tickets, 4 Checkered Flag passes (food, drinks, meet Dale Jr, and much more), and two hotel rooms for two nights. Raffle tickets for this package are $5ea and can be purchased online (as soon as our website is complete). You do NOT have to be present to win.
For more information you can find us on Facebook or check out our website www.18mmfoundation.org
Annual Yard Sale at Saint Theresa Church June 7-9
The Annual Yard Sale at Saint Theresa Church will take place June 7th to June 9th 2013. It would be most appreciated if airtime was afforded the following ad on your station. Please feel free to modify the text to fit space available.
The Saint Theresa Yard Sale will take place Friday June 7th 5p.m, to 8 p.m. Saturday June 8th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday June 9th from 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. on the church grounds, 265 Stafford Road, Tiverton, RI. Kitchen will
be open Saturday and Sunday days.
Plenty of items for everyone, such as books, small appliances, toys, household goods, jewelry, records, DVD’s holiday decorations and more!!
The DSI Image & Design Council recognizes the importance and value of public art to our local community as well as becoming a cultural tourism attraction. The Council is proud to champion the new ARTIFICATION downtown mural project for 2013 and has a vision of four large scale murals created by local artists with the first being launched at the Taste of Downtown, July 12 & 13. As with any project of this size and scope, funding is needed to secure necessary supplies, equipment and cover artist fees. The estimated cost of each mural is $10,000. With your financial and in-kind contributions we can make this a reality and directly benefit downtown. For more detailed information please contact DSI at 217-544-1723. For your convenience, contributions are accepted online via PayPal using debit or credit cards. Checks are also accepted, payable to DSI. Thank you for your interest and support of this exciting new venture!
4th annual Open House Fly In for Autism June 29
The Sangamon Valley RC Flyers will be hosting the 4th annual Open House Fly In for Autism Fundraiser on June 29th 2013 at Holmes Field 8113 N. Pawnee Rd. Pawnee Il. (approximately 1 mile south of Lincoln Memorial Gardens on the Pawnee Rd. Raffle tickets will be available on the day of the event for a large selection of items including a large flat screen TV. These tickets will be sold for $1 each and discounted for multiple ticket purchases up to $100 for 250 tickets. In addition to these tickets we also will be selling tickets for a $1000 cash prize drawing. We will draw for $1000 for each 100 tickets sold, so we are hoping to have multiple drawings for $1000 each. These tickets are available now, and can be purchased by contacting Harry Scheldt@ 217-438-9858 or hscheldt812@gmail.com. These tickets will sell for $25 each or 5 for $100. Check out our website for additional infowww.svrcflyers.com.
wnee Prairie Days 5K Run/Walk, June 8th
Pawnee Prairie Days 5K Run/Walk, June 8th, 2013 at 8:00 a.m.
Event Venue: Pawnee Schools, 810 North 4th Street, Pawnee, Illinois 62558
Contact: Mindi Tuxhorn (217) 899-8814, mtuxhorn@hotmail.com
Race proceeds will benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association and Sudden Infant Death Services of Illinois
Cost is $20 per participant up to and including June 7th and $25 per participant the day of the race on June 8th
The race is 3.1 miles on a fairly flat course through the residential streets of Pawnee. Chip timing will be utilized and prizes will be awarded to the top overall male and female finisher and top two per age group per gender. Dri-fit t-shirts and goody bags will be given to all pre-registered participants.
Registration is available on getmeregistered.com
Annual Lloyd Loar's Hometown Bluegrass Festival
Lloyd Loar's Hometown Bluegrass Fesitval is held annually, the last full weekend in June, with a main focus being to promote scholarships for young Bluegrass Musicians.
Gates open Friday noon & close Sunday noon:
* Friday-Stage Show 7 pm
* Saturday-Open Stage-?am/pm
Stage Shows - 1pm/7pm
* Sunday - Gospel jam 9AM
* Bluegrass jamming all wknd.
* Primitive camping (No service).
* Shows rain or shine.
* Free will donation.
* Bring lawn chairs & umbrellas.
* No drugs or alcoholic beverages.
* All pets must be on a leash, but not allowed in food or stage area.
* No electric instruments, please.
* Generators off at 10PM.
* Not responsible for accidents/theft
1212 N. Cedar Street
Lewistown, IL 61542
Tel: 641-344-8284
wholeheartedlife1@gmail.com
Rodeo June 8 & 9
On June 8th and 9th we will be having on our district 2 rodeo in
Hillsboro at the luck and Buck Saddle Club.
Our rodeos have contestants from Kindergarten to 8th grade.
Illinois Walk for Children June 1
Illinois Walk for Children, June 1, 2013, Lincoln Park, Springfield
Be a SUPERHERO and join us for a 1-mile walk and kids carnival
to prevent child abuse on June 1, 2013 at Lincoln Park, Springfield.
Sign Up to be a WALKER at www.illinoiswalkforchildren.org.
Registration is $10 and includes a t-shirt. Every walker is encouraged
to collect pledges from friends and family prior to the walk, and for every
$100 you raise your name will be entered to
win SUPER prizes.
The Kids Superhero Carnival is $5, and includes a SuperHero bag,
all games, a hot dog, chips, and a drink.
9:30 am Sign-In, Walk at 10:00 am, and the Superhero Carnival at 10:30 am.
Meet and get your photo taken with the MARVEL Spiderman and Iron Man.
The event benefits Prevent Child Abuse Illinois. For Questions or
Carnival Group Rates call 217.522.1129.
Caroling at the Carillon Dec 15
Caroling at the Carillon
Time: 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Rees Memorial Carillon in Washington Park - W Fayette Ave at Chatham Rd, Springfield
Free Family-Friendly Event - Outside.
Gather around a roaring bonfire and sing Christmas carols accompanied by the beautiful music of the carillon bells, followed by hot cocoa and cookies. Souvenir songbooks.
A wonderful start to the Christmas season!
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Oct 18-19
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
October 18-19, 2013
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Washington Park - 1740 W Fayette Ave at Chatham Rd, Springfield
Admission: Adults $7; Kids 4-11 $5; Children 3 & Under Free
Outside - Rain or Shine - Accessible
Benefits the non-profit 67-bell Rees Memorial Carillon.
Enjoy a fun-filled fall evening at the 9th annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. Come see the splendor and awe of 2,013 hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins glowing around the Rees Memorial Carillon and the Botanical Garden. Gather up the family and come walk the grounds, view the jack-o-lanterns, dine with our food/candy vendors, enjoy a nice bonfire and listen to spooky music. Sorry, pets are not allowed; animals used for assistance to disabled persons are welcome.Park at Hobby Lobby near Wabash & Chatham Rd and ride the free shuttle to and from the park. Benefits the non-profit 67-bell Rees Memorial Carillon.
Carve for the Carillon Oct 12-13
Carve for the Carillon
October 12-13, 2013
11 AM – 3 PM – or until we run out of pumpkins
Rees Memorial Carillon - Washington Park, 1740 W Fayette Ave at Chatham Rd, Springfield
Free, outdoor event - rain or shine - accessible.
Bring your kids, friends, groups, etc. to this free, fun, family-friendly event & help carve the 2013 pumpkins (we provide while they last) that will light the way for Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular the following weekend. Bring your patterns and carving tools, or use ours while supplies last.
Art Spectacular at the Carillon Sept 14-15
Art Spectacular at the Carillon
September 14-15, 2013
Saturday 10AM-5PM; Sunday 10AM-4PM
Washington Park - 1740 W Fayette Ave at Chatham Rd, Springfield
8th annual juried fine art fair.
Free - Outside - rain or shine - accessible.
Benefits the non-profit 67-bell Rees Memorial Carillon.
50 artists sell original artwork in a dynamic variety of mediums at one
of the region's top juried fine art fairs for collector- and museum-quality
artwork. 6,500 people also enjoy patron bucks, artist demonstrations,
the popular silent auction and gift basket raffle, music provided by local
musicians who donate their time and talent, Kids' Place $1.25/child,
kids' art sale, and food vendors. Sorry, pets are not allowed; animals
used for assistance to disabled persons are welcome.
INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL June 2-8
INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL
June 2-8, 2013 except Wednesday
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Rees Memorial Carillon
Washington Park – 1740 W Fayette Ave – near Chatham Rd, Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: 217-546-3853
Cost: Free, Family Friendly Event
Fabulous Festival Fireworks – Friday, June 7, 9:15 p.m.
