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Full Moon Dream Circles

The school of Metaphysics will be holding Full Moon Dream Circles beginning on Monday, May 19th and continuing through the rest of the summer. Participants can bring a dream for interpretation, hear other peoples dreams, and learn the language that dreams come in. For more information call 344-2270.

Vernon Burton to Speak at May 22 Annual Meeting of League of Women Voters

Speaking on "America in the Age of Lincoln Today" at the annual meeting of the League of Women Voters of Champaign County will be Vernon Burton, University Distinguished Teacher/Scholar and Professor of History, African American Studies, and Sociology at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.

The meeting will be held May 22 at the Silvercreek Restaurant, 402 N. Race Street, in Urbana. There is a $10 charge if paid in advance, or $13 if paid at the meeting. Reservations are required and should be made by Monday, May 19. To make a reservation or for more information call (217) 344-4078.

Champaign Tree Walk

Learn simple way to identify trees at the Champaign Tree Walk. No cost or registration required, just meet on the corner of Victor and University Avenue on Saturday, May 24th at 9 AM. The walk will last until 11:00 AM. For more information call (217) 333-7672.

Senior Police Academy

The 2008 academy is under way. Although it started April 3rd, late registration can be arranged through Andrew at the Stevick Center 359-6500. Classes run 9:30 through 11:45 on Thursdays through May 29 at the Windsor.

Tolono Public Library May Events

May 1,15 After School movies. 3:15 pm grades 1-6. May 1--Bee Movie, May 15-- Enchanted
May 2 PARENT WONDERS Playgroup, ages 2-5, 10:30-11:30am
May 5 "Ask the Pet Doctor" 7pm--Dr. King of Village Pet Doctor in Tolono answers your questions
May 6 Library Board Meeting, 7pm
May 5,12,19 Children's Storytime, ages 3-5, no registration, 1:30-2:15pm
May 7,14,21 After school bingo, children ages 5-up, 3:30-4pm, no registration
May 8,22 "Kid's Cook'n", conducted by U of I Extension, grades 1-6, 3:30-4:15pm, no registration
May 9 PARENT WONDERS Playgroup, ages 0-24 months, 10:30-11:30am
May 12 "Hats off to You"--a visual presentation of vintage hats and jewelry with Denni Shurts of Second Hand Rose Antiques, 6:30pm
May 16 Scrapbooks Workshop, 6pm
May 19 "Little House Craft Club", grade 1-adult, 6:30pm project--butter/biscuits
May 23 Family Movie Night, 6:30pm movie--Enchanted, Free popcorn/lemonade
May 27 "Remember When..." for adults, 1:30pm

Medieval Marvels Camp

Explore the lifestyles and scientific ideas of Medieval Europe in a three-day, hands on camp at the Spurlock Museum, June 18th through 20th, from 9 AM until noon. The camp is for children 8-12 years old. The cost is $70. Space is limited, and registration closes June 6th. For more information, call Brook Taylor at (217)-265-0474

Bloomington Community Garden Walk

The Bloomington-Normal Community Garden Walk will be held Friday, June 20 from 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturday June 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets will be $12 in advance, $15 the weekend of the event and $7 for children ages 1 to 17. Tickets may be purchased in advance at a variety of vendors throughout Bloomington-Normal and at the David Davis Mansion the weekend of the event. For more information call (309) 828-1084 or click the link above.

Alzheimer's Support Group

Liberty Village of Danville will be hosting the Alzheimer's Support Group on the third Thursday of each month. The group will be located in the Downtown Plaza within the Hawthorne Inn. The Hawthorne Inn is on the Liberty Village Retirement Campus, 3222 Independence Dr, Danville. Please RSVP to Kim Leloup at 431-1600 between 9am and 5pm.

Lifelong Learning Institute

Sign up today to become a member of the Lifelong Learners at Parkland College. With free membership receive advance mailings of the newsletter twice a year with descriptions of all of our Lifelong Learning classes. Travelogues, and programs of interest. Call 351-2546 for additional information.

Crisis Nursery's Parent/Child Interaction Group

The Crisis Nursery will be holding a parent child interaction group Tuesday's from 4:00p.m.-5:30p.m. and Thursday's from 3:30 p.m.-5:00p.m. beginning the week of March 17th. This group is free and open to the community. For more information or to register call Cherlyanda at 337-2730.

Provena Covenant VIP Advantage Program

Provena Covenant Medical Center has announced the return of their VIP advantage program. VIP Advantage is a membership program for older adults, 55 and over. Members enjoy a variety of social and wellness programs including one-day bus trips to regional destinations, lectures, luncheons, bingo, and more. The program costs $10 per person. For more information call 337-2022.