Shane Bitney Crone will present Bridegroom at 5:30pm in the Trutter Center. Q & A session will follow the documentary. Space is limited & tickets are required for entry.. No phone reservations will be accepted, admittance will not be granted to non-ticket holders. For questions, please call 217-786-2241.
LLCC Chemistry and Environmental clubs invite children to second annual “Haunted Lab” Oct. 28
Children five and older invited to free event
SPRINGFIELD—The Lincoln Land Community College Chemistry and Environmental clubs are hosting the second annual “Haunted Lab” Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the LLCC-Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road. Children five and older are invited to the free event.
Children will see “spooky” science demonstrations and learn about science experiments they can do at home. Experiments will be conducted by club members under the guidance of Jennifer Ramm, LLCC professor of chemistry. Children are welcome to wear Halloween costumes to the event. Halloween treats will be available for purchase.
Experiments will take place in room 2215 on the upper level of Sangamon Hall. Shows begin every half-hour at 5:30, 6, 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Children will see bubbles, fire, animals and much more as they learn about science. While waiting for shows to begin, children can participate in hands-on activities across the hall in room 2214.
Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by emailing jennifer.ramm@llcc.edu.
Tower of Refuge presented by Bevey Louden from 12-1pm in the R.H. Stephens Room.
The featured presenter for the program is Bevey Louden, co-founder and the assistant director of the Tower or Refuge, Inc. in Springfield, IL. Tower of Refuge is a community based nonprofit corporation supporting, assisting, and equipping the incarcerated and the formerly incarcerated in successful reentry into society to become and remain healthy, productive citizens in the community, while reconciling family relationships and protecting the integrity of neighborhoods.
Louden will share her unique experiences working in a grassroots organization whose primary purpose is to reduce the rate of recidivism through various programs and community effort throughout the state of Illinois. Free snacks are provided! This event is sponsored by the Logger Activities Board.
Native Pride Dancers will be performing in the A. Lincoln Commons from 12-1:30pm. This is a high-energy show featuring an innovative blend of modern and traditional Native American dance styles. Performers will wear vivid assortments of brightly-colored ribbons, feathers and beads all which honor our nations’ elders. This event is sponsored by the Logger Activities Board.